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        • Remember Monday
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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
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          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          Asha Maclean
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          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

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        • BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN releases performance video of new song 'Tucson Train' - Watch Now
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN releases performance video of new song ‘Tucson Train’ – Watch Now

May 30, 2019 XS Noize

Bruce Springsteen has released the song ‘Tucson Train’ globally, along with a performance video by Grammy and Emmy Award-winning director Thom Zimny. The black-and-white video features many of the musicians who appear on his new […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: GO GRACIOUS unveil video for their new single ‘Solid Influence’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: GO GRACIOUS unveil video for their new single ‘Solid Influence’ – Watch Now

May 30, 2019 XS Noize

Go Gracious was dragged, kicking and screaming, into existence once their half written ideas had become stadium-sized, with razor-sharp pop hooks delivered over a fiery growl of heavy guitars and dance beats. Imagine if Dragons […]

THE WONDER STUFF to perform classic albums The Eight Legged Groove Machine and HUP in their entirety on UK tour
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THE WONDER STUFF to perform classic albums The Eight Legged Groove Machine and HUP in their entirety on UK tour

May 29, 2019 XS Noize

October 2019 sees the release of The Wonder Stuff’s ninth studio album, Better Being Lucky. The album comes exactly 30 years after the release of the band’s classic second album, HUP. To celebrate the new […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sam Wickens - All I’ve Seen
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ALBUM REVIEW: Sam Wickens – All I’ve Seen

May 28, 2019 Daniel Lynch

Finally a glimpse into the mind of one of Northern Ireland’s most exciting rising talents. Anyone following Sam Wickens closely might have had a frustrating wait since his emergence a few years ago. Since 2016, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Duncan Lloyd - Outside Notion
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ALBUM REVIEW: Duncan Lloyd – Outside Notion

May 28, 2019 Lori Gava

Duncan Lloyd, UK guitarist and lead songwriter for the esteemed band Maximo Park, has over the last decade established himself as a deft solo artist. At first, he released his independent works under the moniker […]

Snow Patrol, Joshua Burnside, ROE and The Academic announced to play Other Voices Belfast
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Snow Patrol, Joshua Burnside, ROE and The Academic announced to play Other Voices Belfast

May 28, 2019 XS Noize

Other Voices is delighted to be returning to the culturally vibrant city of Belfast. This edition will run over three days, showcasing an array of fantastic musical and cultural events. The spectacular line up of […]

BASTILLE announce unique fully immersive theatrical experience to launch DOOM DAYS 2
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BASTILLE announce unique fully immersive theatrical experience to launch DOOM DAYS

May 24, 2019 XS Noize

Bastille’s highly-anticipated third album Doom Days charts the course of a big night out, in search of distraction from the surrounding apocalypse. On release day, the band will invite fans to escape the outside world […]

THE CORONAS release their new single 'Find The Water' today - Listen Now
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THE CORONAS release their new single ‘Find The Water’ today – Listen Now

May 24, 2019 XS Noize

The Coronas release their new single ‘Find The Water’ on 24th May, the first single to be taken from their upcoming album which they are currently recording. The album, the sixth from the band, is […]

TRACK OF THE DAY - Cardiochaos – 'Brother of Sleep'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY – Cardiochaos – ‘Brother of Sleep’

May 24, 2019 Amanda Stock

Cardiochaos is the solo electro-alternative pop music project of Viennese musician and filmmaker, Peter Brunner. Brunner suffers from extrasystoles that he feels in his chest – additional heartbeats that appear between regular beats, known as […]

TRACK PREMIERE: LASHES Return with Epic New Single ‘BLISS’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: LASHES Return with Epic New Single ‘BLISS’ – Listen Now

May 24, 2019 XS Noize

Following Classic Rock Magazine’s seal of approval and widespread rock media acclaim for their debut roots-rock single Daydreamer, London rockers Lashes are back with another new song. The epic Bliss showcases the soaring vocals of […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT gives statement on The Rolling Stones after winning Ivor Novello Award today
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RICHARD ASHCROFT gives statement on The Rolling Stones after winning Ivor Novello Award today

May 23, 2019 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft gives a statement on Rolling Stones after winning Ivor Novello Award today. Richard Ashcroft received the Ivor Novello Award today for Outstanding Contribution To British Music. “It gives me great pleasure to announce […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: QUARRY releases surreal animated video for “Everything And Its Opposite” - Watch Now 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: QUARRY releases surreal animated video for “Everything And Its Opposite” – Watch Now

May 23, 2019 XS Noize

Indie-Rock Singer-Songwriter Quarry releases a New Animated Music Video for the second single “Everything And It’s Opposite”, taken from the album “Super Arcade”, out everywhere via Lowfieye. Quarry portrays the paradoxes of this age through […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Empathy Test - 'Empty Handed' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Empathy Test – ‘Empty Handed’ – Listen Now

May 23, 2019 XS Noize

XS NOIZE are very, very excited to premiere the latest dazzling new single release, “Empty Handed” from London synthpop group, Empathy Test, released on Friday 24th May. “Empty Handed” follows the success of double A-side […]

KAISER CHIEFS announce brand new album 'DUCK' for 26 July 2019
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KAISER CHIEFS announce brand new album ‘DUCK’ for 26 July 2019

May 23, 2019 XS Noize

We are pleased to announce details of Kaiser Chiefs’ forthcoming new album Duck, released on July 26th 2019 through Polydor. Duck is the sound of one of the most successful British guitar bands of the […]

FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES Share KATE COX Directed Video for “KITTY SUCKER” - Watch Now
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FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES Share KATE COX Directed Video for “KITTY SUCKER” – Watch Now

May 22, 2019 XS Noize

Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes revered new album “End Of Suffering” catapulted into the top 5 of the Official UK Charts when it was released a fortnight ago and off the back of this phenomenal news they […]

SWIMMING TAPES Announce Headline Belfast Show at VOODOO on Friday 1st November 2019
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SWIMMING TAPES Announce Headline Belfast Show at VOODOO on Friday 1st November 2019

May 22, 2019 XS Noize

London guitar band, Swimming Tapes are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 01st November 2019. The band release their debut album ‘Morningside’ on May 24th of this year. Sublime, blissful, […]

INTERVIEW: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets discuss new album, 'And Now for the Whatchamacallit' 1
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INTERVIEW: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets discuss new album, ‘And Now for the Whatchamacallit’

May 22, 2019 XS Noize

Perth natives Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are playing a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Wednesday 22nd May 2019. Renowned for their crowd surfing inducing, mosh pit embracing live show as best described by The Music […]

INTERVIEW: With Mike Scott of The Waterboys, "What I love most is making the music, and being inside the music" 3
Gigs

Watch the video to new track ‘Ladbroke Grove Symphony’ from The Waterboys

May 21, 2019 XS Noize

Ladbroke Grove Symphony is a tribute to the former Bohemian heart of West London, in which Mike Scott invokes his time living and writing among the crumbling, seaside-esque streets of Notting Hill during the 80s. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Honeyblood - In Plain Sight
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Honeyblood – In Plain Sight

May 21, 2019 Lori Gava

Glaswegian musician Stina Tweeddale had always intended to recruit a full band in her creation of Honeyblood, but as the saying goes, “things don’t always turn out as planned”. Instead, she entered into a duo […]

THE LAFONTAINES Announce new single 'Alpha' - Listen Now
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THE LAFONTAINES Announce new single ‘Alpha’ – Listen Now

May 21, 2019 XS Noize

The LaFontaines are just around the corner from the release of their new album, Junior, which will be out on June 14th via So Recordings. To whet your appetites further, the band have released the […]

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