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          Craig David announces ‘Born To Do It – 25th Anniversary Edition’ out December 12th

          October 30, 2025

          25 years ago, a then largely unknown Craig David dropped his debut album ‘Born To Do It’, a record which became a landmark in UK garage and British R&B and instantly made its creator a household name. All […]

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          Rising indie rock duo Dea Matrona release new single “Magic Spell” ahead of UK & Ireland tour this November

          October 30, 2025

          Following the critical acclaim of their debut album ‘For Your Sins’, Dea Matrona continue to defy expectations with their unique blend of classic rock swagger and modern alt-pop edge. And new single “Magic Spell” is a […]

          Oasis 
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          OASIS celebrate 30 years of ‘Wonderwall’ with new limited-edition 7-inch singles box set

          October 30, 2025

          Oasis today celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wonderwall. Three decades since its first release and with over 3 billion streams, Wonderwall’s significance, popularity and legacy continues to grow amidst the unprecedented glow of the Live ‘25 Tour. A […]

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          Bob Dylan
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Dylan – Through The Open Window: The Bootleg Series Vol. 18 (1956–1963)

          October 30, 2025

          There are countless artists rightly celebrated as prolific contributors to music who haven’t released anywhere near eighteen albums — let alone eighteen compilations of rarities, B-sides, and outtakes. With Through The Open Window, Bob Dylan […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits
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          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 […]

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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, […]

        • 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
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          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
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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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        • Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255
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          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255

          October 28, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Moya Brennan — the unmistakable voice of Clannad, often hailed as the First Lady of Celtic Music. This year marks the 40th […]

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

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          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 […]

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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
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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
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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 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Beach House - 7
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ALBUM REVIEW: Beach House – 7

May 21, 2018 Lori Gava

Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand, the duo who make up the musical entity Beach House have always been known for their singular independence. They seem unaffected by the whims and crotchets of the musical world […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY Shares the self-directed video for “All My Dreams”
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RÓISÍN MURPHY Shares the self-directed video for “All My Dreams”

May 18, 2018 XS Noize

From Moloko onwards, Róisín Murphy has always gravitated towards a deep groove. But here, with Baltimore maverick musician/producer/DJ Maurice Fulton, she’s gone and made some of the most hip-twitching, pleasure-centre-stimulating music of her life. Today […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Samantha Clemons new single ‘BURN’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Samantha Clemons new single ‘BURN’ – Watch Now

May 18, 2018 XS Noize

Texas Folk-Blues singer-songwriter Samantha Clemons will release her long-awaited debut EP Burn on Friday, May 25th. The five-song record blends vintage soul, gritty blues and folk storytelling is preceded by the stunning lead single and […]

THE JOY FORMIDABLE make triumphant return with new song, video and headline London show at The Lexington
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THE JOY FORMIDABLE make triumphant return with new song, video and headline London show at The Lexington

May 18, 2018 XS Noize

As The Joy Formidable prepares for their sold-out show at Meltdown Festival next month, the Welsh trio is ready to share a brand new track from their forthcoming album, and announce a UK headline date […]

GLASVEGAS to perform debut album in its entirety in a run of special 10-year anniversary shows
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GLASVEGAS to perform debut album in its entirety in a run of special 10-year anniversary shows

May 18, 2018 XS Noize

Glasvegas to perform debut album in its entirety in a run of special 10-year anniversary shows. To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the release of their Mercury-nominated self-titled platinum-selling debut album the band announce […]

THE KOOKS announce fifth album 'Let's Go Sunshine' and drop two new tracks 1
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THE KOOKS announce fifth album ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’ and drop two new tracks

May 17, 2018 XS Noize

The Kooks today returns with two new songs ‘No Pressure’ and ‘All The Time’. They also announce details of their long-awaited fifth studio album ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’, with brash, bold, songs that mix melancholy and […]

NINE INCH NAILS release new song "GOD BREAK DOWN THE DOOR" today - 'BAD WITCH' is released on 22nd June 2018
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NINE INCH NAILS release new song “GOD BREAK DOWN THE DOOR” today – ‘BAD WITCH’ is released on 22nd June 2018

May 17, 2018 XS Noize

Nine Inch Nails’ “God Break Down the Door” – heard on Beats 1 this morning – is now available everywhere. Download/stream the track HERE or view the visualizer BELOW. Listen to Trent Reznor’s conversation with […]

CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS - Unveils New Single 'Girlfriend' + UK Tour Dates for November
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CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS – Unveils New Single ‘Girlfriend’ + UK Tour Dates for November

May 17, 2018 XS Noize

CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS today makes her eagerly anticipated comeback with new single Girlfriend, available to stream and download now via Because Music. Debuted as Annie Mac’s ‘Hottest Record In The World’ on BBC Radio […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mansun - Attack Of The Grey Lantern (21st Anniversary Remastered Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Mansun – Attack Of The Grey Lantern (21st Anniversary Remastered Edition)

May 17, 2018 Michael Barron

George Orwell once told the story about A Clergyman’s Daughter, Mansun tells the story about a Clergyman’s son: Paul Draper (the bands’ leader and frontman) and his bandmates Dominic Chad (guitar), Stove King (bass) and […]

LIVE REVIEW: We Are Scientists - Belfast’s Limelight II & Dublin’s Academy 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: We Are Scientists – Belfast’s Limelight II & Dublin’s Academy

May 17, 2018 Clair McAllister

We Are Scientists are one of those bands who seem to just have the right mix of fun and fantastic music, and they certainly didn’t disappoint once again, as they graced Belfast’s Limelight II and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Zimbabwean soul-pop artist THABO shares 'Better' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Zimbabwean soul-pop artist THABO shares ‘Better’ – Listen Now

May 17, 2018 XS Noize

Lyrically conscious, future-focused soul music artist Thabo is pleased to announce the release of his brand new EP ‘Hey Mama’ due this May. The Zimbabwean born singer pre-empts its release by sharing a new emotive […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Arctic Monkeys – Tranquillity Base Hotel & Casino
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Arctic Monkeys – Tranquillity Base Hotel & Casino

May 17, 2018 Elizabeth Manno

The Arctic Monkeys’ highly anticipated sixth studio album has been the subject of mythical rumours for years since their 2013 commercial and critical megahit, AM. In the seemingly long and dreaded five-year gap since we […]

ALBUM REVIEW:  Gomez ‎– Bring It On 20th Anniversary Edition
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Gomez ‎– Bring It On 20th Anniversary Edition

May 17, 2018 Lori Gava

In late April of this year, the band Gomez re-released their 1998 Mercury Music Prize-winning epic “Bring It On” to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the album. The lads from Merseyside were an anodyne to […]

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