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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 […]

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          ‘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
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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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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 […]

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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: 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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        • 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 […]

          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
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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, […]

          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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ALIENS Unveil 'Long Way to Run' From Their New Album, 'Terradome' - Listen Now
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ALIENS Unveil ‘Long Way to Run’ From Their New Album, ‘Terradome’ – Listen Now

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Since September 2016, Aliens potent mix of Alt Rock, Pop hooks and politically engaged social commentary has been firing up live audiences, reviewers and DJ’s across the UK. Long Way to Run is the lead track from their new […]

British Rock Guitarist and Composer JNYHZD Releases New single, 'Calling' - Listen Now
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British Rock Guitarist and Composer JNYHZD Releases New single, ‘Calling’ – Listen Now

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

JNYHZD is a British rock guitarist and composer, who writes big songs with big choruses ideal for mainstream Rock radio and that is exactly what ‘Calling’ is. ‘Calling’ has soaring anthemic guitar lines and enormous […]

Manchester's FROM CARBON Release 2nd Album, 'Existence' - Listen to Track
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Manchester’s FROM CARBON Release 2nd Album, ‘Existence’ – Listen to Track

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

From Carbon are an Indie band from Manchester, England. Formed 5 years ago, the band have developed a creative sound and a great live reputation. They released their debut album ‘Wealth’ in 2014 to critical […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD share video for current single 'VTr', taken from new album IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME
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THE TWILIGHT SAD share new video for ‘Shooting Dennis Hopper Shooting’ + Announce New Live Dates

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today The Twilight Sad announce two new live dates as well as sharing a new video for Shooting Dennis Hopper Shooting. The band released the album, IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME, in January to critical acclaim. They […]

BLOSSOMS Add Festival Warm Up Shows to Their Summer UK Dates
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BLOSSOMS Add Festival Warm Up Shows to Their Summer UK Dates

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Blossoms have announced a series of new festival warm-up shows. The band will be playing in Cardiff and Leicester in June and Lincoln and Stoke-on-Trent in August. Tickets for the gigs are on sale here at 9 am […]

EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
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EMBRACE Announce Headline Show at London Alexandra Palace Theatre

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Following on from the band’s sold out London Roundhouse show last month, and with their huge hometown gig at the 6,000 capacity Halifax Piece Hall in June also now sold out, Embrace will be signing […]

SPIRAL STAIRS (Pavement) Announce VOODOO, Belfast Show, September 25th 2019
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SPIRAL STAIRS (Pavement) Announce VOODOO, Belfast Show, September 25th 2019

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Pavement co-founder Scott Kannberg – best known to the musical world as Spiral Stairs is pleased to announce a headline show at Voodoo, Belfast on 25th September 2019. Their new album We Wanna Be Hyp-No-Tized […]

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres Release NEW SINGLE 'Paradise Is Under Your Nose' - Listen Now
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Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres Release NEW SINGLE ‘Paradise Is Under Your Nose’ – Listen Now

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres release a new single ‘Paradise Is Under Your Nose’, through Strap Originals/Cargo Records.’Paradise Is Under Your Nose’ is the second single, along with ‘Who’s Been Having You Over,’ to […]

TOKYO TEA ROOM Release Highly Anticipated Psych Pop Single ‘FOREVER OUT OF TIME’ - Watch Video
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TOKYO TEA ROOM Release Highly Anticipated Psych Pop Single ‘FOREVER OUT OF TIME’ – Watch Video

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Canterbury music-scene kingpins and BBC Introducing in Kent favourites Tokyo Tea Room are releasing their new single ‘Forever Out Of Time’ on March 27th via Easter Island Records/Painted Halo Records. Accompanying the single which sees […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Quiet Marauder - 'What Happened To Science'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Quiet Marauder – ‘What Happened To Science’

April 2, 2019 Ben P Scott

The Welsh anti-folk collective Quiet Marauder have just unveiled their excellent new single ‘What What Happened To Science?’ a bold track taken from their upcoming third LP  ‘The Crack And What It Meant’. The album […]

INTERVIEW: Scottish Multi-Instrumentalist C DUNCAN discusses third album, 'Health'
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INTERVIEW: Scottish Multi-Instrumentalist C DUNCAN discusses third album, ‘Health’

April 1, 2019 XS Noize

Released via Fat Cat Records on March 29, 2019, C DUNCAN’s third album HEALTH sees the Scottish multi-instrumentalist ditch his bedroom studio and work with other producers, engineers and musicians for the first time. Warm […]

THE LEVELLERS announce limited edition vinyl releases
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LIVE REVIEW: The Levellers – Royal Albert Hall, London

April 1, 2019 Michael Barron

XS Noize recently brought the Teenage Cancer Trust to your attention, the only charity dedicated to making sure young people diagnosed with cancer get the expert treatment and personalised support they need. When XS Noize […]

Currently number 1 in UK midweek album charts, BILLIE EILISH shares video for 'Bad Guy' - Watch Now
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Currently number 1 in UK midweek album charts, BILLIE EILISH shares video for ‘Bad Guy’ – Watch Now

April 1, 2019 XS Noize

Billie Eilish has released her enormously-anticipated debut album, ‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?’ In the midweek UK charts, announced this evening, the record is currently number 1 and out-performing its closest […]

KIERAN GOSS collaborates with ANNIE KINSELLA on their debut duo album, 'Oh, The Starlings'
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KIERAN GOSS collaborates with ANNIE KINSELLA on their debut duo album, ‘Oh, The Starlings’

April 1, 2019 XS Noize

Long hailed as one of Ireland’s leading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss has collaborated with singer/songwriter Annie Kinsella on their debut duo album. Titled ‘Oh, The Starlings’, the record will be released worldwide on 1st […]

LIVE REVIEW: Fairport Convention - Union Chapel, London
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FAIRPORT CONVENTION Announce Armagh + Belfast shows with special guests The 4 of Us

April 1, 2019 XS Noize

Fairport Convention has been making great music for over fifty years. Credited with originating British folk-rock music, the band has been through many changes, but the current members retain a passion for live performance. This […]

ARDS INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL Starts This Week!! 1
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ARDS INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL Starts This Week!!

April 1, 2019 XS Noize

This year’s Ards International Guitar Festival will rock into Newtownards from 3 – 7 April. With an eclectic mix of brilliant local talent and international artists, expect guitar-inspired gigs, guitar clinics with industry professionals and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Fat White Family - Serfs Up!
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Fat White Family – Serfs Up!

April 1, 2019 Michael Barron

With their fans including A-lister, Lady Gaga, working on side projects with artists including Sean Lennon, their single, Whitest Boy on the Beach, featuring on the T2 Trainspotting soundtrack, as well as laying into other […]

SON OF THE HOUND to play Belfast show on April 3rd at Limelight 2
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INTERVIEW: Son of the Hound talks ahead of debut album launch at Belfast’s Limelight, 2

April 1, 2019 XS Noize

Son of The Hound is guitar pop brainchild of Irish troubadour Michael McCullagh. Simultaneously melancholic and euphoric, his outsider anthems of life’s light and shade have fostered a connection with his fans. If you’ve attended […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Model Depose - 'Damage Control' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Model Depose – ‘Damage Control’ – Listen Now

April 1, 2019 Amanda Stock

“Damage Control” is the latest single from new wave, Netherlands – hailed Model Depose and the first from their second album, which also happens to be called “Damage Control” and is due for release this […]

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BLUR reunite at Africa Express show in London

March 31, 2019 Ben P Scott

The four members of Blur came together once again on Friday night (29 March) at Leytonstone. The surprise performance was part of the Africa Express gig held by Damon Albarn as part of the Waltham […]

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