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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 […]

        • 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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
          Gigs

          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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VIDEO PREMIERE: Junkerry - 'Miss Baker's Ride' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Junkerry – ‘Miss Baker’s Ride’ – Watch Now

July 6, 2018 XS Noize

Junkerry is taking a different path to many musicians, she collaborates with visual artists and tech companies to create contemporary music based art projects. The Junkerry ethos is to merge artistic disciplines and genres, to […]

THE VAMPS Announce Belfast Show @ The SSE Arena, Tuesday 28th May 2019
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THE VAMPS Announce Belfast Show @ The SSE Arena, Tuesday 28th May 2019

July 6, 2018 XS Noize

The Vamps are certainly having a busy summer! Fresh from a US promo tour where they performed on some of the biggest TV shows in America, they now return to the UK with the announcement […]

THE CORAL announce new album 'Move Through The Dawn' to be released August 17th
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THE CORAL Announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Wednesday 21st November 2018

July 6, 2018 XS Noize

UK rock band The Coral are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday 21st November 2018. The Coral have announced details of their new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lúlla - 'Suffer' (Nude Disco Remix)
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lúlla – ‘Suffer’ (Nude Disco Remix)

July 6, 2018 XS Noize

Synth-pop duo Lúlla, DJ / producer Vern from Nude Disco & Icelandic singer/songwriter Heidrun Bjornsdottir, are pleased to announce the release of their brand new single ‘Suffer’ due this July via Nude Disco Records. They […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Henri - 'Last Dance' feat Imogen Rose
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TRACK PREMIERE: Henri – ‘Last Dance’ feat Imogen Rose

July 5, 2018 XS Noize

Following her release on Anjunadeep earlier this year, DJ, producer and songwriter Henri makes her return with “Last Dance.” The track is laced with cinematic emotion with the ethereal Imogen Rose’s piercingly high haunting vocal […]

DEAF HAVANA reveal video for single SINNER from new album RITUALS
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DEAF HAVANA reveal video for single SINNER from new album RITUALS

July 5, 2018 XS Noize

Deaf Havana can today reveal the official video for Sinner. This is the first single taken from Rituals, their forthcoming album which is out on August 3rd via SO recordings. Sinner has already received great […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Dan Bettridge 'Memphis, TN' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Dan Bettridge ‘Memphis, TN’ – Listen Now

July 5, 2018 XS Noize

Dan Bettridge is an artist whose output has defied rigid classification as soul, rock or country. Bettridge stands up with the kind of growl and swagger you’d expect from a singer-songwriter twice his age. In […]

INTERVIEW: Taylor Johnson of BRAND NEW FRIEND - "We made an album by accident"
Gigs

BRAND NEW FRIEND Unveil Video for New Single ‘Why Are You So Tired?’ + Live Dates

July 5, 2018 XS Noize

With 2018 proving to be their busiest year so far, Northern Irish quartet BRAND NEW FRIEND continue through the summer with the release of a new single ‘WHY ARE YOU SO TIRED?’ today 5th July. […]

JOHNNY MARR Announces New Album 'CALL THE COMET' To Be Released June 15th 2
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JUNE 2018 // Music Round-Up

July 4, 2018 Ben P Scott

Time for a look at some of the very best tracks of the last month or so in this new monthly round-up curated by DJ and writer Ben P Scott. This edition features new music […]

MENACE BEACH Share Video for 'Black Rainbow Sound' feat: Brix Smith - Watch Now 2
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MENACE BEACH Share Video for ‘Black Rainbow Sound’ feat: Brix Smith – Watch Now

July 4, 2018 XS Noize

After recently announcing their new album ‘Black Rainbow Sound’ is set for release August 31st via Memphis Industries, Leeds-based Menace Beach are sharing a new video for the lead single, which features vocals from Brix […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Joel Thomas - 'Promises' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Joel Thomas – ‘Promises’ – Listen Now

July 4, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Coming out of Liverpool and sounding wonderful right now is the young singer and songwriter Joel Thomas. With his indie-influenced sound starting to take real form and substance, he follows up the sun-soaked “Sunshine Funshine” […]

UGLY KID JOE 'America’s Least Wanted' 25th Anniversary Tour Comes To Belfast’s Limelight 1
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UGLY KID JOE ‘America’s Least Wanted’ 25th Anniversary Tour Comes To Belfast’s Limelight 1

July 4, 2018 XS Noize

Ugly Kid Joe will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their ‘America’s Least Wanted’ album with a Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 04th September 2018. The band will perform the album in its […]

REWIND// June 1998
Rewind

REWIND// June 1998

July 3, 2018 Ben P Scott

A monthly look back at the music we were listening to exactly twenty years ago. All of these singles were released back in June 1998. You can read a bit about each individual track and […]

DMA'S reveal new live acoustic video for ‘IN THE AIR’ - Watch Now
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DMA’S release acoustic version of ‘In The Air’ – Watch Now

July 3, 2018 XS Noize

Sydney trio DMA’S have today released an acoustic version of the track ‘In The Air’. Their purity and command of songcraft is on vivid display throughout this version. It’s a beautiful ballad, with sweeping production, […]

FATHERSON Announce Headline Show @ Voodoo, Belfast, Tuesday 2nd October 2018
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FATHERSON Announce Headline Show @ Voodoo, Belfast, Tuesday 2nd October 2018

July 3, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish alternative rock outfit Fatherson, are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show on Tuesday 02nd October 2018 at Voodoo. The band who release their new album ‘Sum Of All Your Parts’ in September 2018 […]

MARK LANEGAN & DUKE GARWOOD announce With Animals, due 24th August on Heavenly Recordings, plus UK live dates
News

MARK LANEGAN & DUKE GARWOOD share video for “With Animals”

July 2, 2018 XS Noize

With their second album With Animals due for release 24th August via Heavenly Recordings, Mark Lanegan & Duke Garwood unveil the LP’s deep and brooding title track as a single. Mark Lanegan says of the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Fancy Cars - "Brave"
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Fancy Cars – “Brave”

July 2, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Released and ready to hear through Universal Music Germany this week is “Brave” from Fancy Cars. They have really captured the essence of summer with this pop-influenced track, and it follows previous successes including “Time […]

THE TWANG Release ‘Either Way, It’s The Best Of The Twang’ Ahead of UK Tour
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THE TWANG returning to stages in December

July 2, 2018 XS Noize

Following a heady support slot on Friday night for Shed Seven at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl, The Twang today announce their return to the stage with headline shows planned for December 2018. Playing just a handful […]

THE DOORS ALIVE Announce Headline Belfast Show @ The Limelight 2 Saturday 10th November 2018
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THE DOORS ALIVE Announce Headline Belfast Show @ The Limelight 2 Saturday 10th November 2018

July 2, 2018 XS Noize

The Doors Alive are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 2 on Saturday 10th November 2018. The Doors Alive are a British tribute band widely regarded as […]

PALE WAVES Announce Headline Belfast Show @ Elmwood Hall on Friday 5th October
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PALE WAVES unveil new track ‘Noises’ – Listen Now

July 1, 2018 XS Noize

Pale Waves today unveiled new track ‘Noises’. This follows the release of their latest single ‘Kiss’ and comes in the wake of a string of tour announcements for the UK, Europe, Ireland and North America, […]

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