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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 […]

          Stuart Bailie
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          Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival

          October 8, 2025

          A four-decade chronicle of music, madness, and meaning from one of Belfast’s most respected writers, Belfast music journalist and author Stuart Bailie, has announced details of his new book The Song Is Nearly Over: Music […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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
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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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        • 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
          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, […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: Hello Mary – Emita Ox
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Hello Mary – Emita Ox

September 11, 2024 Iam Burn

I have always had a very keen and slightly morbid interest in the nuclear apocalypse. Growing up in the 1980s Cold War era, when Reagan, Brezhnev, and Thatcher all seemed ready to set the world on […]

James Blunt
Gigs

JAMES BLUNT announces 3Arena, Dublin show as part of his ‘Back To Bedlam’ 20th anniversary tour

September 11, 2024 XS Noize

James Blunt brings his ‘Back to Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour’ live to 3Arena Dublin on 6th March 2025. This follows the news of his SOLD-OUT Dublin show at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dale Crover - Glossolalia
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dale Crover – Glossolalia

September 11, 2024 Alex Hoggard

Dale Crover was already well assured of a place in musical history long before he embarked on a solo career. Having initially been recruited from an Iron Maiden cover band, Crover has served as the […]

Franz Ferdinand
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FRANZ FERDINAND announce details of new album ‘The Human Fear’

September 11, 2024 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand has announced details of their new studio album, The Human Fear, which will be released on Friday, January 10th, 2025, on Domino. Produced with Mark Ralph, who previously worked with them on their […]

Betty Boo
Podcasts

Betty Boo on Defying Expectations with new album “Rip Up The Rulebook”

September 11, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #192 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Betty Boo about her new album Rip Up The Rulebook.  Rip Up The Rulebook, Betty Boo’s fourth studio album, is a tribute […]

Beyonce
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How Beyonce went from pop girl band member to global superstar

September 10, 2024 XS Noize

From performing in local talent shows for recognition to headlining the halftime Super Bowl, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. Simply known as Beyoncé, she is a singer, songwriter, […]

FRANK TURNER
Gigs

FRANK TURNER announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Saturday 15th February 2025

September 10, 2024 XS Noize

Frank Turner is one of the UK’s most successful artists. He’s just released his tenth studio album ‘Undefeated’ which debuted at Number 3 on the Official Album Chart and Number 1 on the Independent Album […]

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT
Gigs

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT to Perform New Order’s ‘Get Ready’ Live in April 2025

September 10, 2024 XS Noize

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT have announced three UK dates for April next year. They will perform the New Order album Get Ready in its entirety alongside a selection of the most seminal tracks from the rich […]

Snow Patrol - The Forest Is the Path
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Snow Patrol – The Forest Is the Path

September 9, 2024 Michael Barron

In 2006, Snow Patrol’s fourth LP, Eyes Open, became the UK’s best-selling album of the year. Their enduring success lies in their ability to evolve from a raw indie sound into a more polished, commercially […]

Richard Ashcroft
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two shows for October 2024 at The Royal Albert Hall, London and Wolverhampton Civic Hall

September 9, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Richard Ashcroft has announced two shows for October 2024: The Royal Albert Hall, London, on Friday, the 25th, and Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Sunday, the 27th. The show in London will see Richard perform […]

Sløtface
News

SLØTFACE shares new single ‘I Used To Be A Real Piece Of Sh**’

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

Sløtface is releasing the final teaser from their upcoming third album, Film Buff. The new single, ‘I Used To Be A Real Piece Of Sh**,’ is out today. Imagine a song inspired by both the […]

shed seven
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SHED SEVEN share new orchestral version of their anthem ‘Chasing Rainbows’ – from forthcoming album ‘Liquid Gold

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

It’s been a big week in a gargantuan 30th anniversary year for the irrepressible Shed Seven. After landing on the BBC Radio 2 B-list with their current single ‘Waiting For The Catch’ and being named […]

English Teacher
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English Teacher’s acclaimed debut LP ‘This Could Be Texas’ wins the 2024 Mercury Prize

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

English Teacher’s acclaimed debut LP ‘This Could Be Texas’ (April 12th / Island Records) wins the 2024 Mercury Prize. The judging team said: “This has been a really tough year for the Mercury Prize judges, […]

Linkin Park
News

LINKIN PARK share new single ‘The Emptiness Machine’ – their first brand new music in seven years

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

LINKIN PARK—Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, Joe Hahn, alongside new members Emily Armstrong [of the critically acclaimed band Dead Sara] as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain [songwriter/producer for G Flip, Illenium, One OK Rock] as a […]

Adele
Gigs

ADELE’S Best Selling Albums of All Time

September 5, 2024 XS Noize

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, widely recognized by her first and stage name, Adele, has firmly established herself as one of the most successful and lyrically talented artists globally. Her music journey began in 2006 after […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dummy - Free Energy
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dummy – Free Energy

September 5, 2024 XS Noize

Dummy’s debut album, Mandatory Enjoyment, released in 2021, made an immediate impression. With a name like that, how could it not? Their unique blend of psychedelic textures and ambient tones captivated listeners, earning them support […]

JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020
Gigs

Punk Icon JOHN LYDON Returns to the Road with His Spoken-Word Tour Across the UK and Ireland

September 5, 2024 XS Noize

Legend and icon John Lydon will discuss his unique and extraordinary career during a spoken-word tour of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The shows in Autumn 2025 will visit all parts of the British Isles […]

The War On Drugs
News

THE WAR ON DRUGS announce “Live Drugs Again” out 13th September

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

The War On Drugs, announce Live Drugs Again, out next Friday, 13th September, via Super High Quality Records, and present a visualizer for the exhilarating live version of Lost in the Dream standout, “Burning.” Watch […]

New Order
News

NEW ORDER announce a new remastered set of formats for their album ‘Brotherhood’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Today (4th September), New Order announce a new remastered set of formats for their album Brotherhood, to be released via Warner Music on 22nd November 2024, available in 2CD, 2DVD and 1LP. Also being made […]

Gavin Friday
News

GAVIN FRIDAY returns with ‘Ecce Homo’ – his first new solo album in 13 years

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Irish renaissance man Gavin Friday returns with details of his highly anticipated new solo album Ecce Homo. Out 25th October via BMG, the new album – which was produced by Soft Cell’s Dave Ball […]

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