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          Foy Vance Confronts the Rise of AI and the Realities of Fatherhood on Double Single “A.I.” / “Call Me Anytime”

          October 16, 2025

          Northern Ireland-born and Scotland-based Emmy Award-winning singer-songwriter Foy Vance shares two new songs, “A.I.” and “Call Me Anytime.” The double single release marks Vance’s Rounder Records debut, and the distinct tracks showcase his truly singular […]

          Happy Mondays
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          HAPPY MONDAYS Celebrate 40 Years with New Singles Compilation ‘The Factory Singles’ – Out December 5

          October 15, 2025

          London Records are to mark 40 years of the Happy Mondays with a series of special releases, beginning with the new compilation ‘The Factory Singles’, available November 28th on double CD, double LP & cassette. […]

          Courtney Barnett
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          Courtney Barnett Returns with New Single and Video “Stay in Your Lane”

          October 15, 2025

          Today, GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett makes an exciting return with her brand new single, “Stay In Your Lane.” The song kicks off her next musical chapter and is the first new material since the […]

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          dust - Sky is Falling
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dust – Sky Is Falling

          October 15, 2025

          Dust’s Sky Is Falling doesn’t so much make a statement as just show up and grab your attention. The Australian 5-piece follow up on their 2023 debut with an album that isn’t polished or overworked; […]

          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 […]

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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
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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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          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 […]

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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
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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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        • :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          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 […]

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        • Miles Kane | XS Noize Podcast #251
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          Miles Kane on new album ‘Sunlight in the Shadows’ & Working with Dan Auerbach | XS Noize Podcast #251

          October 15, 2025

          In this episode, #251 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Kane to discuss his electrifying new album Sunlight in the Shadows — a swaggering, soulful, and deeply personal record marking […]

          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 — […]

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REVIEW: John Andrews - Johnny Was EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: John Andrews – Johnny Was EP

October 20, 2018 Lori Gava

Northern Irish singer/songwriter John Andrews has followed up his 2014 debut with a new EP release “Johnny Was”. The five-song release is a continued introduction to Andrews’ singular sonic stylings. Those stylings are best described […]

THE BEATLES reveal three unreleased versions of 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'... 1
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THE BEATLES reveal three unreleased versions of ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’…

October 19, 2018 XS Noize

In November 1968, millions of double LPs were shipped to record stores worldwide ahead of that tumultuous year’s most anticipated music event: the November 22nd release of The Beatles (soon to be better known as […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mole - Danger Island
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Mole – Danger Island

October 19, 2018 Sandra Blemster

Danger Island is the debut solo album from singer-songwriter MOLE. A double album of 21 tracks, that has taken more than five years to make. MOLE is the solo project of Californian-born singer, songwriter and […]

BANANARAMA - Announce Coloured Vinyl & Cassette Reissues - Out 30th November
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BANANARAMA – Announce Coloured Vinyl & Cassette Reissues – Out 30th November

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

Indisputably the UK’s greatest girl group BANANARAMA broke the mould with their fashion-forward style, feisty attitude and an arsenal of timeless chart hits spanning three decades. Now for the first time since their original release, […]

COLDPLAY to release LIVE ALBUM & CONCERT FILM to accompany new documentary DVD on December 7
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COLDPLAY to release LIVE ALBUM & CONCERT FILM to accompany new documentary DVD on December 7

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

On December 7, Coldplay will celebrate their record-breaking A Head Full Of Dreams Tour with the release of Live In Buenos Aires / Live In São Paulo / A Head Full Of Dreams (Film), on CD, DVD, vinyl and digital. The Live In […]

IN FOCUS// Editors at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 15/10/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Editors at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 15/10/18

October 18, 2018 Clair McAllister

Editors played an amazing show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall, 15/10/18.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.               Editors […]

THOM YORKE shares new track 'Has Ended' - Listen Now
New Music

THOM YORKE shares the acoustic guitar and vocal ballad ‘Open Again’ – Listen Now

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

Last night saw the release of the acoustic guitar and vocal ballad “Open Again,” the fourth song to be released in advance of Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film). “Open Again” follows […]

TRACK PREMIERE: SK Shlomo - Invisible (Lost Raven remix) - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: SK Shlomo – Invisible (Lost Raven remix) – Listen Now

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

Newcomer Lost Raven (aka Michelle Raven) started secretly producing electronic music as a child in the 1990s but until now has deleted every track. Her eclectic, genre-defying sound is a mashup of techno, progressive house, […]

Sexy Synth Pop Beats & Grooves, Step Into The World Of 'Fjokra'
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Sexy Synth Pop Beats & Grooves, Step Into The World Of ‘Fjokra’

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Fjokra is a multi-instrumentalist hailing from Dublin, Ireland. While he creates and records his music from his London base, he is joined on stage by Annie Bea (vocalist, percussionist) Jack Richardson (guitarist) and Filippo Galli (drummer) customized percussion and lots of elements […]

Manchester's Best Kept Secret Just Got Out - CLEARGREEN Release Indie Gem 'Gone' 1
The Listening Post

Manchester’s Best Kept Secret Just Got Out – CLEARGREEN Release Indie Gem ‘Gone’

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Cleargreen is powered by the formidable songwriting partnership of Ali Staley (vocals/guitar)and Liam McIver (vocals/bass) alongside two of the North West’s most complete musicians in Josh Haworth (lead guitar) and Mike Wilcox (drums). The band […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Form - Defiance + Entropy
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Form – Defiance + Entropy

October 17, 2018 Chris Snoddon

Defiance + Entropy the debut album, from synth trio Mark Bebb, Keith Trigwell and Rob Dust emerges from the ever-evolving but never-ending electronic stronghold of  “Electronica” to provide us with a serious but yet uplifting […]

SHRED KELLY to release their fourth album, 'Archipelago', on October 19th followed by UK tour
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SHRED KELLY to release their fourth album, ‘Archipelago’, on October 19th followed by UK tour

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Shred Kelly will be releasing their most ambitious project yet in their fourth album, Archipelago, on October 19th 2018 via DevilDuck Records, followed immediately by a tour in the UK. The new record was produced […]

PICTURE THIS Announce 5 Night Run 27th – 31st MARCH 2019 @ 3Arena Dublin
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PICTURE THIS Announce 5 Night Run 27th – 31st MARCH 2019 @ 3Arena Dublin

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Today, critically acclaimed Irish international phenomenon Picture This have announced an unprecedented 5-night run at 3Arena Dublin, March 2019. The band have also announced a new single entitled “One Drink.” The song heralds the arrival […]

Ten Fé announce new album 'Future Perfect, Present Tense' + share new track 'Won't Happen' 1
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Ten Fé announce new album ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’ + share new track ‘Won’t Happen’

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Ten Fé have announced their brand new album ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’, due for release on Some Kinda Love/PIAS on March 8th. They’ve shared a taste of the album in brand new track ‘Won’t Happen’ […]

Set Sail for a Special Evening of Music on Rathlin Island This Weekend 1
Gigs

Set Sail for a Special Evening of Music on Rathlin Island This Weekend

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

We were going to call it MusicLiteratureArtDanceWhiskey Galore but that was too long for a poster, so we distilled it down. Much like the fine libation that fuels these events. Now in its third year, […]

RYAN MCMULLAN Announces 'An Intimate Evening With' Show @ The Black Box, Belfast, Tuesday 18th December
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN Announces ‘An Intimate Evening With’ Show @ The Black Box, Belfast, Tuesday 18th December

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of his SOLD OUT Ulster Hall show on December 21st, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan is pleased to announce an intimate Belfast show at the Black Box on Tuesday, December 18th 2018. The past […]

Limelight Comedy Club Is Back This Week!! MC Karl Spain is joined by guests Paul Currie, Richie Bree & Colm McGlinchey
Gigs

Limelight Comedy Club Is Back This Week!! MC Karl Spain is joined by guests Paul Currie, Richie Bree & Colm McGlinchey

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

After an incredible month of shows, the limelight comedy club Is back with another incredible line up this Thursday! MC Karl Spain is joined by guests Paul Currie, Richie Bree & Colm McGlinchey The recent […]

The 1975 Share New Video for “Love It If We Made It” - Watch Now
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The 1975 Share New Video for “Love It If We Made It” – Watch Now

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

The 1975 have announced a 2019 North American tour in support of their forthcoming record A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships. The tour kicks off in March, following January shows in the UK and Ireland. Pale Waves […]

SILENT RIVAL have announced a UK tour for January next year
Gigs

SILENT RIVAL have announced a UK tour for January next year

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Los Angeles based SILENT RIVAL have announced a headline UK tour for January next year, following their successful, sold out UK tour earlier this year in April. Full dates below: The sinister and eye-catching video […]

EDITORS reveal video for new single 'Cold' - Watch Now
Gigs

EDITORS reveal video for new single ‘Cold’ – Watch Now

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Platinum-selling British band Editors today unveil the video for ‘Cold’, the 4th single taken from their 6th studio album Violence, released in March via Play It Again Sam. The moving video, directed by celebrated artist Rahi […]

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