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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

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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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 […]

        • 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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          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 […]

        • 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
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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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INTERVIEW: The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt discusses solo album ‘The Custodian’ 1
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INTERVIEW: The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt discusses solo album ‘The Custodian’

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

October 5th saw the release of The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt solo album ‘The Custodian’ via Good Deeds Music, a double CD of thirty acoustic songs, written over the last four decades. Mark Millar recently […]

Leeds-based psych-grunge trio BROODERS announce their new single, 'Breathe' - Listen Now
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Leeds-based psych-grunge trio BROODERS announce their new single, ‘Breathe’ – Listen Now

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

BREATHE is the new single from Leeds based Psyche-Grunge trio BROODERS, released on 16 November. BREATHE speaks of the realities that people face in everyday life and through all walks of life. The ambiguous and […]

The Magic Numbers announce December Tour Dates
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The Magic Numbers announce December Tour Dates

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

Following the release of the album Outsiders earlier in the year, London quartet The Magic Numbers will hit the road in December with some select tour dates across the UK, including Gorilla in Manchester, Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms, Islington Assembly […]

GENGAHR share video for new single 'Atlas Please' - Watch Now
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GENGAHR share video for new single ‘Atlas Please’ – Watch Now

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

Gengahr today share the cinematic visuals for new stand-alone single ‘Atlas Please’, out now via Transgressive Records. Produced by Jack Steadman (Bombay Bicycle Club, Mr Jukes), ‘Atlas Please’ is the first collaborative effort between the two and stands as […]

LIVE REVIEW: Tom Baxter at the Union Chapel, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Tom Baxter at the Union Chapel, London

November 7, 2018 Michael Barron

Despite not having a top 40 single or a top 10 album to his name or a name that comes to mind concerning a household name; Tom Baxter’s most well-known track “Better” featured on the […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy are Champions of Brighton 1
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LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy are Champions of Brighton

November 7, 2018 Helen Russell

The Prodigy brought their No Tourists tour to a SOLD-OUT Brighton Centre on Monday 5th November, bouncing on stage later than planned – Not that the crowd cared one bit. The band brought their own […]

LIVE REVIEW: The KVB - The Louisiana, Bristol - 01/11/2018
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LIVE REVIEW: The KVB – The Louisiana, Bristol – 01/11/2018

November 7, 2018 Ben P Scott

After being captivated by The KVB’s incredible new album ‘Only Now Forever’, I discovered that they were playing in nearby Bristol. A gut feeling told me that I had to go and see them live. Tonight’s […]

Depeche Mode 12" vinyl singles project continues with the release of Construction Time Again, and Some Great Reward on December 14, 2018. 2
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Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project continues with the release of Construction Time Again, and Some Great Reward on December 14, 2018.

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

Sony Music Entertainment’s Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project continues with the release of Construction Time Again | The 12″ Singles and Some Great Reward | The 12″ Singles on December 14, 2018.Each of these definitive box sets contains six 12″ vinyl singles contemporaneous […]

INTERVIEW: Dublin-based Irish rock band DELORENTOS discuss fifth album 'True Surrender' 1
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INTERVIEW: Dublin-based Irish rock band DELORENTOS discuss fifth album ‘True Surrender’

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

Dublin-based Irish rock band Delorentos will play a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Thursday 08th November 2018. The band released their new album, and 5th studio album to date ’True Surrender’ in […]

WYNONA BLEACH “SUGAR” EP Launch at THE DUKE OF YORK, Belfast, Wednesday 12th December 2018
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WYNONA BLEACH “SUGAR” EP Launch at THE DUKE OF YORK, Belfast, Wednesday 12th December 2018

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

Electrifying 5 piece from Belfast, N.I, Wynona Bleach announce their headline Belfast EP launch show at The Duke of York on Wednesday 12th December 2018. Formally known as R51, they’ve toured Russia (6,000-mile tour with 12 gigs in as many […]

SNOW PATROL Perform “What if This is All the Love You Ever Get?” on The Late Late Show With James Corden
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SNOW PATROL Perform “What if This is All the Love You Ever Get?” on The Late Late Show With James Corden

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

Snow Patrol, currently on a stadium tour of the US with Ed Sheeran, returned to The Late Late Show With James Corden last night, where Gary Lightbody performed a stirring rendition of “What If This […]

Talented Rapper 'MINX' Spits Fire On Her New Single " Love You,I" - Listen Now 1
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Talented Rapper ‘MINX’ Spits Fire On Her New Single ” Love You,I” – Listen Now

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

MINX is a female MC from the UK who’s been working back and forth between her native London and NYC, real name Madeline Dunbar, she’s an extremely talented rapper, singer and songwriter. Having performed all […]

BLACKBERRY SMOKE play Belfast’s Telegraph Building tonight, Tuesday, November 06th 2018
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BLACKBERRY SMOKE play Belfast’s Telegraph Building tonight, Tuesday, November 06th 2018

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

In celebration of the new album, the band – who have been called “country-rock’s most ferocious live band” by Rolling Stone—will tour throughout 2018, including a headline show at Belfast’s Telegraph Building tonight, Tuesday, November […]

THE DANDY WARHOLS share creepy new video for 'Forever' - Watch Now
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THE DANDY WARHOLS celebrate 25 years with a UK tour

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

The Dandy Warhols will kick off their 25th-anniversary celebrations with a UK and European tour in January and February 2019 with shows in London at O2 Academy Brixton (1 Feb) and O2 Institute Birmingham (19 Jan). Born out of Portland, Oregon in 1994 in […]

SUNSCREEM announce the release of their 'lost' album,  Out Of The Woods 1
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SUNSCREEM announce the release of their ‘lost’ album, Out Of The Woods

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

With 12 UK chart singles to their name, plus four #1s and two #2s in the US Dance Chart, SUNSCREEM stood alongside The Prodigy and The Shamen in the 1990s in pioneering commercial electronic music. […]

THE HORRORS announce PRIMARY COLOURS 10th anniversary show
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THE HORRORS announce PRIMARY COLOURS 10th anniversary show

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

The Horrors are delighted to announce that they will be playing a Primary Colours 10th-anniversary show at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The gig will be an exclusive UK performance and will see […]

Glasgow’s BABY CHAOS has announced two forthcoming dates in Dundee and Glasgow
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Glasgow’s BABY CHAOS has announced two forthcoming dates in Dundee and Glasgow

November 5, 2018 XS Noize

Glasgow’s BABY CHAOS has announced two forthcoming dates in Dundee and Glasgow in December when they will be performing songs from their soon to be released the fourth album. Details as follows: DECEMBER Sat 01 […]

IDLES Confirm 2019 UK & EU Tour
Gigs

IDLES Confirm 2019 UK & EU Tour

November 5, 2018 XS Noize

After a wrapping up sell-out UK and US tours, IDLES have confirmed a 2019 world tour, headlining their biggest venues yet. The run will include two London headliners at The Electric Ballroom and their first ever run […]

INTERVIEW: Taylor Johnson of BRAND NEW FRIEND - "We made an album by accident"
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BRAND NEW FRIEND to support RAT BOY at his London Electric Ballroom show on November 18, 2018

November 5, 2018 XS Noize

Northern Irish 6Music and Radio 1-supported quartet, Brand New Friend will support Rat Boy at his London Electric Ballroom show on November 18, 2018. News of the date arrives in the midst of what is proving to be an […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Nick Aslam - 'Doing It All Again' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Nick Aslam – ‘Doing It All Again’ – Watch Now

November 5, 2018 XS Noize

Nick was a professional football player. Playing for Norwich and Black Watch Soccer Club Tampa USA, prior to moving into music. Nick also played at the Gresley’s ground where the video was shot. Fresh from […]

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