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          The Twilight Sad announce Spring 2026 UK Tour and new single ‘Waiting For The Call’ featuring Robert Smith of The Cure

          October 28, 2025

          Currently readying a long-awaited new album for release next year, The Twilight Sad today share a propulsive new single titled “Waiting For The Phone Call” via Rock Action Records. An impassioned autobiographical epic detailing a phone call […]

          The Damned
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          The Damned announce special new covers album “Not Like Everybody Else” in tribute to Brian James

          October 27, 2025

          The Damned announce the release of “Not Like Everybody Else”, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6th […]

          Chet Faker
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          Chet Faker Announces New Album ‘A Love For Strangers’ — Out 13th February 2026

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          Today, critically acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker officially kicks off the exciting next chapter of his storied career with the announce of his new album A Love For Strangers, slated for release on February 13th 2026 on […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits

          October 27, 2025

          Few bands embody the joyous intersection of funk, soul, and pop quite like Kool & The Gang. With a career spanning six decades and 23 studio albums, their influence runs deep; from disco dancefloors and […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice

          October 16, 2025

          “It’s a shit business”, proclaimed Les McQueen of Crème Brulee fame about the music industry. It is certainly a brutal business, as many have discovered. A fair chunk of the issue is the volume of […]

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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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          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium

          October 21, 2025

          Many artists proudly boast of having special guests on their tours, but few can introduce one with the grace and humility of Graham Nash. Best known for his pivotal roles in The Hollies and Crosby, […]

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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: 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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          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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        • Glen Matlock
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          Glen Matlock on Reclaiming His Story in ‘I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol’ | XS Noize Podcast #254

          October 26, 2025

          In this episode, #254 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by a true architect of punk — Glen Matlock, the original bassist and founding spark of The Sex Pistols. Glen co-wrote ten […]

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          White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of “Night Light” | XS Noize Podcast #253

          October 21, 2025

          In this episode, #253 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album Night Light. This bold, live-driven reinvention captures […]

          The Slow Readers Club
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          The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie: Celebrating “A Decade of Cavalcade” | XS Noize Podcast #252

          October 18, 2025

          In this episode, #252 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Aaron Starkie from The Slow Readers Club to celebrate A Decade of Cavalcade — marking ten years since the Manchester band’s […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: CHVRCHES – Love is Dead
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ALBUM REVIEW: CHVRCHES – Love is Dead

May 25, 2018 Amanda Stock

Glaswegian synth-pop trio Chvrches (who are Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty) release their highly-anticipated third album, “Love Is Dead” today through Glassnote records. Music fans have already heard quite a bit of the […]

LUCY ROSE will release a brand new remix album, ‘Something’s Changing (Remixes)’ on July 6th
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LUCY ROSE will release a brand new remix album, ‘Something’s Changing (Remixes)’ on July 6th

May 25, 2018 XS Noize

Lucy Rose will release a brand new remix album, ‘Something’s Changing (Remixes)’ on July 6th via Communion Records. The album is a collection of reworked songs from Lucy’s latest album, ‘Something’s Changing’, which was released […]

UB40 Announce First New Album In Five Years and 40th Anniversary Tour 1
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UB40 Announce First New Album In Five Years and 40th Anniversary Tour

May 25, 2018 XS Noize

As part of their 40th-anniversary celebrations, Britain’s world-famous reggae band UB40 will release their first new studio album in five years in September 2018, before embarking on a nationwide 40-date UK tour in 2019. Titled […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: LUI HILL - ‘Words Become Useless’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: LUI HILL – ‘Words Become Useless’ – Watch Now

May 25, 2018 XS Noize

‘Words Become Useless’ marks the third single from LUI HILL, the neo-soul artist due to release his debut album end of summer 2018. XS Noize can exclusively reveal the video premiere today. With piano, bass […]

TRACK PREMIERE: SANDS - 'Sweet Temptation' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: SANDS – ‘Sweet Temptation’ – Listen Now

May 24, 2018 XS Noize

Having been ensconced in the studio working on his new EP ‘Waves Calling’, multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter/producer SANDS is pleased to announce details of a brand new track ‘Sweet Temptation’ exclusively premiering on XS Noize today. ‘Sweet […]

HER'S share details of their debut album and stream a second cut "Low Beam" 1
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HER’S share details of their debut album and stream a second cut “Low Beam”

May 24, 2018 XS Noize

Following on from last year’s 9 track compilation ‘Songs Of Her’s’, the Liverpool duo’s upcoming debut LP ‘Invitation to Her’s’ released August 24th on Heist or Hit will be their most significant step yet. Today […]

LYKKE LI releases music video for "Hard Rain" from forthcoming album 'So Sad So Sexy' out June 8th
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LYKKE LI releases music video for “Hard Rain” from forthcoming album ‘So Sad So Sexy’ out June 8th

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Los Angeles based, Swedish vocalist, producer, and songwriter Lykke Li released a seductive video over this past weekend via her story on Instagram for her single “deep end” shot entirely on an iPhone. Today, she […]

HERE LIES MAN to release new album 'You Will Know Nothing' June 15th, via RidingEasy Records
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HERE LIES MAN to release new album ‘You Will Know Nothing’ June 15th, via RidingEasy Records

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Here Lies Man took the music world by storm in 2017 with their self-titled debut positing the intriguing hypothesis: What if Black Sabbath played Afrobeat? Rough Trade named Here Lies Man in their prestigious Top […]

ATLANTIC SESSIONS announces its 10th Anniversary celebrations!
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ATLANTIC SESSIONS announces its 10th Anniversary celebrations!

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Following the sell-out success of Atlantic Sessions, last year and its 2017 NI Tourism Award for most Innovative Event, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will be bringing Atlantic Sessions back to the Causeway Coast […]

BILL NICKSON unveils new single 'WHAT TO SAY' - Listen Now
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BILL NICKSON unveils new single ‘WHAT TO SAY’ – Listen Now

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Bill Nickson is a 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Wirral, UK. His musical output consists of home-recorded DIY bedroom pop which he began releasing independently in 2014, only recently bringing this music into a live setting with […]

YXNG BANE announces headline Belfast show @ Elmwood Hall Saturday November 3rd 2018
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YXNG BANE announces headline Belfast show @ Elmwood Hall Saturday November 3rd 2018

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

UK rapper Yxng Bane is pleased to announce a headline show in Belfast’s Elmwood Hall on Saturday, November 03rd 2018. Yxng Bane first appeared online when he dropped “Lone Wolf” on Soundcloud at the age […]

ENTER SHIKARI share ‘UNDERCOVER AGENTS’ video ahead of headline festival dates
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ENTER SHIKARI share ‘UNDERCOVER AGENTS’ video ahead of headline festival dates

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Huge UK alt-rock band Enter Shikari have shared a video for ‘Undercover Agents’, taken from their critically acclaimed Top 5 album ‘The Spark’. Following their biggest Arena tour to date, the quartet will play the […]

MS LAURYN HILL announces Dublin show with The Miseducation of LAURYN HILL 20th anniversary tour 1
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MS LAURYN HILL announces Dublin show with The Miseducation of LAURYN HILL 20th anniversary tour

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Ms Lauryn Hill today announces a 3Arena date, Friday 30th November, to her newly announced World Tour, celebrating twenty years of her anthemic debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Tickets and VIP experiences […]

KURT VILE announces first UK and European tour dates with THE VIOLATORS in nearly two years
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KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS announce headline Belfast show @ THE LIMELIGHT 1 Thursday 15th November

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Kurt Vile, one of rock’s most captivating frontmen, guitarists, and songwriters, has announced a Belfast headline show with The Violators (Rob Laakso, Kyle Spence, and Jesse Trbovich) at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 15th November […]

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol's Nathan Connolly on new album Wildness + possible return to Ward Park, Bangor 1
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INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol’s Nathan Connolly on new album Wildness + possible return to Ward Park, Bangor

May 22, 2018 XS Noize

On May 25th, Snow Patrol will return with Wildness, which finds the band searching for clarity, connection, and meaning while staying true to the melodic songwriting prowess that brought them to prominence. Wildness taps into […]

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS announce Irish return with 3Arena, Dublin show
Gigs

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS announce Irish return with 3Arena, Dublin show

May 22, 2018 XS Noize

The Chemical Brothers have announced their Irish return with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on October 29th, 2018 with very special guests Stephan Bodzin & James Holroyd. For twenty years The Chemical Brothers have redefined […]

THE NATIONAL announce digital/CD release of 'Boxer (Live In Brussels)
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THE NATIONAL announce digital/CD release of ‘Boxer (Live In Brussels)

May 22, 2018 XS Noize

To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their acclaimed album Boxer, The National performed the record from beginning to end at a very special show in Brussels, Belgium on November 9th, 2017. The vinyl was released […]

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

May 21, 2018 XS Noize

Heavenly Recordings are thrilled to announce With Animals, the second album by Mark Lanegan & Duke Garwood, released 24th August. The record’s 12 songs are spectral and sinewy, often defined by the spaces in between […]

GOLDFRAPP announce release of Silver Eye: Deluxe Edition including track with Dave Gahan - Listen
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GOLDFRAPP announce release of Silver Eye: Deluxe Edition including track with Dave Gahan – Listen

May 21, 2018 XS Noize

Goldfrapp has today announced the release of Silver Eye: Deluxe Edition, out on the 6th July on Mute. The set includes a re-recording of the original album’s track ‘Ocean’, now performed as a duet with […]

Swedish folk-duo FIRST AID KIT announce headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building Monday 22nd October
Gigs

Swedish folk-duo FIRST AID KIT announce headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building Monday 22nd October

May 21, 2018 XS Noize

Swedish folk-duo First Aid Kit is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Monday 22nd October 2018. First Aid Kit released their fourth studio album in January to mass critical […]

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