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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

          The Cure
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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

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

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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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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 […]

        • In Focus

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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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        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          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 […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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

          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, […]

          The Jacques
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          Gary Numan
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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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The Symbiotic Link between Music & Video Games
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The Symbiotic Link between Music & Video Games

April 23, 2019 XS Noize

There was a time when music and video games had very little in common. Early console games were played to the sound of blips, beeps and other computer-generated noises aimed at adding an extra dimension […]

THE VAMPS - Release their 'Missing You' EP ahead of Belfast & Dublin Shows 1
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THE VAMPS – Release their ‘Missing You’ EP ahead of Belfast & Dublin Shows

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

The Vamps are back and this time they’re doing it on their terms, with the release of their Missing You EP. Entirely co-written and co-produced by the band. Live Nation and The O2 have today […]

THE WATERBOYS Announce a Headline Show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 20th May 2019
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THE WATERBOYS – Strut Through Streets of Tokyo In Video For New Single “Where The Action Is” – Watch Now

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following the release of last month’s single “Right Side Of Heartbreak (Wrong Side Of Love),” The Waterboys released today the video for “Where The Action Is,” the title track and new single from their forthcoming […]

SAARLOOS - Announce DUKE OF YORK, Belfast Show on Thursday 17th October 2019
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SAARLOOS – Announce DUKE OF YORK, Belfast Show on Thursday 17th October 2019

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

Irish band Saarloos has announced a headline Belfast show at Duke of York on Thursday, October 17th 2019. The critically acclaimed band has already racked up over 4 million plays on Spotify and have performed […]

LA FINE EQUIPE - Release New Album, ‘5th Season’ - Listen to track
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LA FINE EQUIPE – Release New Album, ‘5th Season’ – Listen to track

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

La Fine Equipe are a wildly talented group of beatmakers comprised of four skilled producers from Marseille. Oogo, Chomsky, Mr Gib & Blanka, have been making a thrilling mixture of hip-hop, disco, R&B and funk […]

TRACK PREMIERE: BELONGING Returns with New Single ‘ALL I CAN HEAR’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: BELONGING Returns with New Single ‘ALL I CAN HEAR’ – Listen Now

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following support from Radio X and blog buzz for his 2018 singles, London singer-songwriter Belonging returns today with a brand new track. The pulsating and anthemic All I Can Hear mashes up pop-punk hooks to […]

NO ROME returns with new track ‘Cashmoney’ - Listen Now
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NO ROME returns with new track ‘Cashmoney’ – Listen Now

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

No Rome returns today with new track ‘Cashmoney’, which is available now on Dirty Hit. His ambitious second EP, ‘Crying in the Prettiest Places’, will be released on May 3rd, with the tracklisting also revealed […]

Eagles Of Death Metal’s JESSE HUGHES Announces First Ever Covers Album
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Eagles Of Death Metal’s JESSE HUGHES Announces First Ever Covers Album

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

Eagles Of Death Metal’s Jesse “Boots Electric” Hughes is tipping his hat to 13 of his favourite songs with his first covers album, titled Eagles Of Death Metal Presents Boots Electric Performing The Best Songs […]

PRIMAL SCREAM share video to their 1986 classic 'VELOCITY GIRL' - Watch Now
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PRIMAL SCREAM share video to their 1986 classic ‘VELOCITY GIRL’ – Watch Now

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

In just 82 seconds, Primal Scream’s ‘Velocity Girl’ became a landmark moment in the nascent indie scene and ignited a band who would become a pivotal part of British music culture. First released as the b-side to their second […]

THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES - Return with New Album “RISE” out 21st June 2
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THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES – Return with New Album “RISE” out 21st June

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

The Hollywood Vampires – return with new music from their explosive second album, “Rise.” Rock and roll royalty Joe Perry, Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp and shock rock icon Alice Cooper join forces once again for the unmissable rock album of 2019. Seconds into the […]

MADONNA to release 14th studio album 'Madame X' globally on June 14th - Listen to first track 'Medellín' 2
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MADONNA to release 14th studio album ‘Madame X’ globally on June 14th – Listen to first track ‘Medellín’

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Madonna’s highly-anticipated 14th studio album Madame X will be released on June 14th globally from Live Nation, Interscope Records and Maverick. The first track from the album “Medellín,” with Colombian superstar Maluma, will be Zane […]

Gang of Four
Gigs

GANG OF FOUR reveal the official video for new single, ‘Change The Locks’ – Watch Now

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Pioneering post-punk band Gang of Four release a video for brand new single ‘Change The Locks’ today. A standout cut from their forthcoming new album ‘Happy Now’ (19 April), ‘Change The Locks’ is a synth […]

D O V E S - Announce Limited, Coloured Vinyl Reissues of their first three albums 1
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D O V E S – Announce Limited, Coloured Vinyl Reissues of their first three albums

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

High on the emotional responses to their first gigs for a decade, a re-energised Doves follow their live return by announcing numbered limited edition, two-disc, coloured vinyl packages of their first three albums. Released on […]

THE CHATS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday August 20th 2019
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THE CHATS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday August 20th 2019

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Australian punk rock band The Chats are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 20th August 2019. The band released their new single ‘Pub Feed’ after the announcement of […]

Danny Boyle to Exec Produce Irvine Welsh Screenplay 'Creation Stories' on Music Industry Svengali, Alan McGee 1
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Danny Boyle to Exec Produce Irvine Welsh Screenplay ‘Creation Stories’ on Music Industry Svengali, Alan McGee

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Burning Wheel Productions have announced that Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, T2, Sunshine, Slumdog Millionaire) has joined the feature production Creation Stories as Executive Producer. Penned by the acclaimed novelist Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting, Filth, Porno, Blade Artist) […]

LARKINS Announce New Album, 'Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester' - Watch Video 2
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LARKINS Announce New Album, ‘Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester’ – Watch Video

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Larkins has announced the release of the live album Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester, due for digital release on April 19th and physically on CD, cassette and vinyl from July 5th via Good […]

HONEYBLOOD reveal video for new single "SHE'S A NIGHTMARE" - huge UK tour kicks off later this month
Gigs

HONEYBLOOD reveal video for new single “SHE’S A NIGHTMARE” – huge UK tour kicks off later this month

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Honeyblood have today shared ‘She’s A Nightmare’, the latest single & video from their upcoming third album ‘In Plain Sight’ – out 24 May on their new label home, Marathon Artists. The single was given […]

LYDIA AINSWORTH premieres new song "Diamonds Cutting Diamonds" - Listen Now
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LYDIA AINSWORTH premieres new song “Diamonds Cutting Diamonds” – Listen Now

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Lydia Ainsworth’s new record Phantom Forest is out May 10, and today she shares its third and final single, the ornate album opener “Diamonds Cutting Diamonds.” ” Lyrically, I am singing about the entrance to […]

EDITORS release 'Hallelujah (So Low)' - the second track from their forthcoming album 'The Blanck Mass Sessions'
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EDITORS release ‘Hallelujah (So Low)’ – the second track from their forthcoming album ‘The Blanck Mass Sessions’

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Having sold out their limited edition colour vinyl of The Blanck Mass Sessions for Record Store Day on Saturday, Editors today unveil the second track from the album: ‘Hallelujah (So Low)’. Fans queued overnight to […]

SAM FENDER announces debut album 'HYPERSONIC MISSILES' out 9th August 2019
Gigs

SAM FENDER announces debut album ‘HYPERSONIC MISSILES’ out 9th August 2019

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Sam Fender has announced details of his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles. It is released on the 9th of August 2019. Hypersonic Missiles was written, recorded and produced at Fender’s own self-built warehouse studio in North […]

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