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        • Remember Monday
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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
          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 […]

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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
          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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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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        • Moon Panda
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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TRACK OF THE DAY: CCIITTYY - 'Still On My Mind'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CCIITTYY – ‘Still On My Mind’

July 17, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Launching themselves officially as a duo to watch this week is CCIITTYY, two producers from Germany and The Netherlands. They bring sparkling musicality and 80s references with the brand new “Still On My Mind,” which […]

REVIEW: Cold Water Swimmers - 'She’s Falling Apart / Everything We’ve Ever Had (we’ve had to fight for)'
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REVIEW: Cold Water Swimmers – ‘She’s Falling Apart / Everything We’ve Ever Had (we’ve had to fight for)’

July 17, 2018 Sandra Blemster

“You begin to hyperventilate, within seconds your heart begins to race and your blood pressure spikes….” Cold Water Swimmers were formed in Manchester in February 2018 when the winter seemed to have gone on forever. They […]

BOOK REVIEW: Nick Cave: 'Mercy on Me' by Reinhard Kleist
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Nick Cave: ‘Mercy on Me’ by Reinhard Kleist

July 17, 2018 Michael Barron

In June 2018, courtesy of SelfMadeHero, XS Noize guided readers through the less ordinary life of Johnny Cash as told by Reinhard Kleist in his unique graphic novel: I See a Darkness. XS Noize has […]

NIC CESTER releases animated video for track 'Psichebello' - Watch Now
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NIC CESTER releases animated video for track ‘Psichebello’ – Watch Now

July 16, 2018 XS Noize

After selling 6 million records with the resurgent rock ‘n’ rollers Jet, Nic Cester builds towards the 27TH July release of his debut album ‘Sugar Rush by sharing the video for the track ‘Psichebello’. Swelling […]

CHVRCHES Announce Headline Belfast Show @ Ulster Hall, Tuesday 19th February 2019
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CHVRCHES Announce Headline Belfast Show @ Ulster Hall, Tuesday 19th February 2019

July 16, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Tuesday 19th February 2019. The announcement follows the release of their acclaimed third album Love Is Dead and […]

WIN: Tickets to see TWENTY ØNE PILØTS @ SSE Arena Belfast Saturday 2nd March, 2019
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WIN: Tickets to see TWENTY ØNE PILØTS @ SSE Arena Belfast Saturday 2nd March, 2019

July 16, 2018 XS Noize

We have 1 pair of tickets to give away to one lucky winner to see TWENTY ØNE PILØTS @ SSE Arena Belfast Saturday 2nd March 2019. For a chance to win, simply LIKE, SHARE & […]

INTERVIEW: Pete Wilkinson (Aviator) discusses new album 'Omni' 1
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INTERVIEW: Pete Wilkinson (Aviator) discusses new album ‘Omni’

July 15, 2018 XS Noize

Pete Wilkinson is part of Psyc-Rock band Aviator. Having recently released the bands latest album ‘Omni’ Mark Millar catches up with Pete to talk about the record and his time in legendary bands Shack, Cast and […]

Canadian Ska From The K-MAN & The 45's New Album
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Canadian Ska From The K-MAN & The 45’s New Album

July 13, 2018 XS Noize

K-Man & The 45s, where Ska meets Rock and Roll. This Canadian 5 piece band from downtown Montreal is as heavily influenced by old school ska as it is with classic rock n roll. With […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single ‘If Love Is The Law’ with guest performance from JOHNNY MARR

July 13, 2018 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today announce new single ‘If Love Is The Law’ – taken from the Number 1 album ‘Who Built the Moon?’. The track – glowing riffs and ringing bells teamed with […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE shares new single 'Hunger' + announces new album, ‘High As Hope’ 1
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ALBUM REVIEW: Florence and the Machine – High as Hope

July 11, 2018 Lori Gava

It becomes quickly apparent that Florence Welsh frontwoman for Florence and the Machine has been taking inventory of her life. Turning 30 in the period between the release of Flo+Machine’s third release “How Big, How […]

ENTER SHIKARI Announce Their Longest Ever UK Tour
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ENTER SHIKARI Announce Their Longest Ever UK Tour

July 11, 2018 XS Noize

Hot off the heels of winning Best Album at the Kerrang! Awards for Top 5 album ‘The Spark’, the soaring career of alt-rock band Enter Shikari continues to rise as they announce their longest UK […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: MYO - 'San Junipero' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: MYO – ‘San Junipero’ – Watch Now

July 11, 2018 XS Noize

Today XS Noize are pleased to premiere the video for San Junipero the new single from MYO. This forward thinking 4-piece spend their time programming synths, crashing Ableton and battling midi controllers. Combining the expressive vocals of […]

THE LEMON TWIGS Announce new album 'Go To School' and live shows
Gigs

THE LEMON TWIGS Announce new album ‘Go To School’ and live shows

July 10, 2018 XS Noize

The Lemon Twigs have announced details of their most ambitious project to date: their second album, Go To School to be released August 24. A musical conceived by brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario, the 15-track […]

THE KOOKS announce fifth album 'Let's Go Sunshine' and drop two new tracks 1
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THE KOOKS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ The Limelight 1 Monday 3rd September

July 10, 2018 XS Noize

English pop band The Kooks are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Monday 03rd September 2018. Back with their fifth studio album, ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’ which is due for […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD - Share New song 'I/M NOT HERE [missing face]' + Tour Dates
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THE TWILIGHT SAD – Share New song ‘I/M NOT HERE [missing face]’ + Tour Dates

July 10, 2018 XS Noize

Off the back of the news of their recent signing to Rock Action Records, Glasgow’s The Twilight Sad today announce plans for extensive UK, European and North American tours this autumn as well as sharing […]

LIVE REVIEW: City Beerfest 2018, Guildhall Yard, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: City Beerfest 2018, Guildhall Yard, London

July 9, 2018 Michael Barron

XS Noize was invited to City Beerfest 2018, held in Guildhall Yard, London. Whilst for many, beer is an essential festival ingredient; music is an essential ingredient for all. It was pleasing to XS Noize […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Grace Savage drops a brand new remix of her summer smash ‘Running Under Water’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Grace Savage drops a brand new remix of her summer smash ‘Running Under Water’

July 9, 2018 XS Noize

Grace Savage drops a brand new remix of her summer smash ‘Running Under Water’, including a series of summer festival dates. Remixed by hotly tipped London producer Jason Julian, Grace says: “I wanted Jason to […]

Rising Star ROE to Release Brand New Single “Wasted.Patient.Thinking.”
Gigs

ROE – Releases Clever New Video for ‘HEY THOMAS’ – Watch Now

July 9, 2018 XS Noize

ROE is 19-year-old grumpy multi-instrumentalist from Derry (Ireland), Roisin Donald. Laying down her unique brand of self-styled “Grumpy Electro-Pop”, she has been blazing a trail for young female indie artists across Ireland, UK, Europe and […]

MILES KANE Announces 12-date Winter Headline Tour
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MILES KANE Announces 12-date Winter Headline Tour

July 6, 2018 XS Noize

Following an intimate and rip-roaring UK club tour with his explosive new band that included two sold-out shows at Moth Club, Miles Kane has announced 12 further UK dates for this winter including a show […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Mr. Probz - 'Space For Two' (R3HAB Remix)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Mr. Probz – ‘Space For Two’ (R3HAB Remix)

July 6, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Working its way out of the studio of the iconic producer and superstar DJ R3HAB at the moment is his brand new remix for Mr Probz. Having taken the soulful sound of “Space For Two” […]

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