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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, […]

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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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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

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

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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
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          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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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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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WHITE LIES announce new album, 'Five', due 1st February 2019 1
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LIVE REVIEW: White Lies – Kentish Town Forum, London

February 15, 2019 Michael Barron

To coincide with the release of their new album, Five on February 1st, 2019 via [PIAS] Recordings and a decade of their existence; White Lies have embarked on an international tour. XS Noize caught up […]

ANDY BELL (Erasure) Returns with Third solo album, 'Torsten In Queereteria'
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ANDY BELL (Erasure) Returns with Third solo album, ‘Torsten In Queereteria’

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

Torsten In Queereteria is the third solo album by Andy Bell (Erasure) performing as alter-ego Torsten, a semi-immortal polysexual who is destined to love many, lose many and be haunted by bittersweet memories, due to […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Mould - Sunshine Rock
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ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Mould – Sunshine Rock

February 15, 2019 Lori Gava

Almost as legendary as his mammoth guitar attacks are Bob Mould’s introspective battles with his psyche. Since his early days in the seminal post-punk band Husker Du, Mould has looked to channel his intense restlessness […]

BLUE AMERICANS Announce Headline Belfast Show at Voodoo on Sunday March 26th 2019
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BLUE AMERICANS Announce Headline Belfast Show at Voodoo on Sunday March 26th 2019

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

Belfast duo Blue Americans – Kris Platt and Daniel Morgan Ball are pleased to announce a Belfast headline show at Voodoo on Sunday, May 26th 2019. The two-piece released their brand new single ‘Dumbo’ on […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Babybird - King Of Nothing - from new album Happy Stupid Nothing out March 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Babybird – King Of Nothing – from new album Happy Stupid Nothing out March 1

February 15, 2019 Ben P Scott

Alternative music legend Babybird releases a new album ‘Happy Stupid Nothing’, on March 1 via Psycho Mafia Recordings. Described as “a dazzling collection of songs that will surprise many”, it’s the first Babybird material in […]

A CERTAIN RATIO Celebrate Their 40th Anniversary with Box Set and Tour
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A CERTAIN RATIO Celebrate Their 40th Anniversary with Box Set and Tour

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

A CERTAIN RATIO – who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year – has shared details of a new box set, ACR: BOX, out on Mute on 3 May 2019 on vinyl, CD and digitally. ACR: […]

TRACK PREMIERE: GFE - ’70s Gone’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: GFE – ’70s Gone’ – Listen Now

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

GFE is a London based Post Punk band made up of Matt Fletcher (singer/guitarist) & Tom Beal (bassist.) Matt & Tom first met one another at the Royal Oak pub in East London when Tom […]

Belfast Dream-Pop Trio, BEAUTY SLEEP Shares 'The Dark' Ahead of Album Release
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Belfast Dream-Pop Trio, BEAUTY SLEEP Shares ‘The Dark’ Ahead of Album Release

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

Belfast dream-pop trio Beauty Sleep is set to release their debut album ‘Be Kind‘ on May 17th via Quiet Arch Records, and today share the first track from the album, ‘The Dark’ – an effervescent lo-fi […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Telekinesis - Effluxion
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ALBUM REVIEW: Telekinesis – Effluxion

February 15, 2019 Sandra Blemster

According to the Oxford English Dictionary Effluxion means the action of flowing out. And when Michael Benjamin Lerner aka Telekinesis first heard the word he said: “I looked it up and it felt really indicative […]

INTERVIEW: Eoin Loveless of Drenge discusses new album, 'Strange Creatures' 1
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INTERVIEW: Eoin Loveless of Drenge discusses new album, ‘Strange Creatures’

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

DRENGE release their third album, STRANGE CREATURES, produced by long-time collaborator Ross Orton on 22 February 2019 via Infectious Music. The follow up to their critically acclaimed albums DRENGE [2013] and UNDERTOW [2015] as well […]

HOWIE B Shares New Single ‘HARMONICA’ (Feat. NORMAN REEDUS) - Listen Now
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HOWIE B Shares New Single ‘HARMONICA’ (Feat. NORMAN REEDUS) – Listen Now

February 14, 2019 XS Noize

Pussyfoot Records founder, Howie B has shared a new single on his renowned and newly relaunched independent imprint. ‘Harmonica’ features the voice of American actor/director and The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus. Looped, ambient and […]

Ten Fé Unveil New Song "Here Again" From Upcoming New Album 1
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Ten Fé Unveil New Song “Here Again” From Upcoming New Album

February 14, 2019 XS Noize

Ten Fé will release their sophomore album next month and embark on a massive tour spanning North America, UK and Europe, and today they share another track off the forthcoming record. “ Here Again ” […]

GIRL UNIT announces his long-awaited debut album, “Song Feel”
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GIRL UNIT announces his long-awaited debut album, “Song Feel”

February 14, 2019 XS Noize

UK mastermind Phil Gamble aka Girl Unit makes a powerful return with new single ‘Stuck’ featuring Taliwhoah and announces his long-awaited debut album, “Song Feel”, released on iconic London label Night Slugs on April 5th.   This follows last years “WYWD (Remix)” with Kelela and will be […]

Ards International Guitar Festival 2019 Programme Launched 1
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Ards International Guitar Festival 2019 Programme Launched

February 14, 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 […]

LIVE REVIEW: Enter Shikari at The Dome, London 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Enter Shikari at The Dome, London

February 14, 2019 Michael Barron

Since 2009, at around the same time as The Brit Awards, large and acclaimed artists including, Ed Sheeran, alt-J and Rag ‘n’ Bone Man have played in small, intimate venues raising vital funds and awareness […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS currently in studio + announce new UK tour dates
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS currently in studio + announce new UK tour dates

February 14, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher is recording new material in studios in London and LA, he’s also announcing a short run of all-seated shows in Britain before heading to the Far East on tour in May. Noel Gallagher’s […]

STEREOPHONICS drop surprise new song 'CHAOS FROM THE TOP DOWN' today - Listen Now
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STEREOPHONICS drop surprise new song ‘CHAOS FROM THE TOP DOWN’ today – Listen Now

February 13, 2019 XS Noize

Stereophonics announce the surprise release of their brand-new song, ‘Chaos From The Top Down’, out today. The official video for the single is also available to watch below now. Of the song, Kelly Jones says: […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN reveal 'Longshot' their first new music in three years ahead of UK Arena Tour
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN reveal ‘Fluctuate’ from anticipated, third album, ‘The Balance’ – Listen

February 13, 2019 XS Noize

The second track from Catfish and The Bottlemen’s forthcoming third album has emerged, with Fluctuate aired for the very first time by long-time supporter, Zane Lowe on his Beats 1 show tonight. An established live […]

JAMES ATKIN (EMF) announces new solo album, 'Popcorn Storm', release date 21st April 2019
New Music

JAMES ATKIN (EMF) announces new solo album, ‘Popcorn Storm’, release date 21st April 2019

February 13, 2019 XS Noize

EMF frontman James Atkin has topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, enjoyed platinum-selling album success, received an Ivor Novello nomination for his songwriting and toured the world many times over. He is […]

DAVE HAUSE announces brand new full-length album 'KICK' + UK tour 1
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DAVE HAUSE announces brand new full-length album ‘KICK’ + UK tour

February 13, 2019 XS Noize

Acclaimed Philadelphia-raised singer-songwriter DAVE HAUSE has announced his brand new studio album titled Kick. Out on Friday 12th April via Rise Records, Kick is Hause’s fourth solo outing that finds him carrying on in the […]

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