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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
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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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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 […]

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        • 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
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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 — […]

          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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GENGAHR share 'Where Wildness Grows' - Listen Now!
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ALBUM REVIEW: Gengahr – ‘Where Wildness Grows’

March 15, 2018 Elizabeth Manno

Following the release of their 2015 debut album, A Dream Outside, London indie rockers Gengahr are back with their second studio album, Where Wildness Grows. The band scrapped their initial effort at that clichéd “difficult […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Cabbage - 'Post Nihilistic Glamour Shots'
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ALBUM REVIEW: Cabbage – ‘Post Nihilistic Glamour Shots’

March 15, 2018 Michael Barron

Despite self-describing their sound as “Indie rock’s lowest common denominator”, in their short existence, Cabbage became the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition winners in 2016. They have released thirty-six singles and played over two hundred gigs. […]

ERASURE Share The Adam Turner Remix Of ‘LOVE YOU TO THE SKY’ - Listen
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LIVE REVIEW: ERASURE @ Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland, 13th March

March 15, 2018 XS Noize

Electro synth pop group Erasure featuring Vince Clarke and Andy Bell returned to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre for the first of three shows after being forced to reschedule Januarys sold-out shows in Dublin’s traditional venue due […]

EELS Announce new album, single and tour dates
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EELS Unveil New Track ‘PREMONITION’ – Listen Now

March 14, 2018 XS Noize

EELS’ new song ‘Premonition’ is premiering today. Listen/share HERE. The new track comes from the highly-anticipated new album The Deconstruction, out April 6 on E Works/[PIAS]. The album was performed by E and longtime collaborators […]

ARCADE FIRE - Six New Headline Dates Added to EVERYTHING NOW CONTINUED Tour
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ARCADE FIRE – Six New Headline Dates Added to EVERYTHING NOW CONTINUED Tour

March 14, 2018 XS Noize

Fresh off their triumphant showing at Florida’s Okeechobee Festival and on the heels of their March 17 Saturday Night Live appearance, Arcade Fire has confirmed the kick-off of the Everything Now Continued tour. The six […]

THIEVERY CORPORATION announce new Video for 'Voyage Libre' - Watch Now
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THIEVERY CORPORATION announce new Video for ‘Voyage Libre’ – Watch Now

March 14, 2018 XS Noize

Thievery Corporation announces the release of ‘Treasures from the Temple’, a companion LP to the band’s chart-topping 2017 album ‘Temple of I & I’. The 12-track compendium includes a trove of original recordings and remixes […]

PEARL JAM Release Protest Song “Can’t Deny Me” - Listen Now!
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PEARL JAM Release Protest Song “Can’t Deny Me” – Listen Now!

March 14, 2018 XS Noize

Pearl Jam has released a new track, “Can’t Deny Me,” from their forthcoming album today on Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records. Co-produced by the band and Brendan O’Brien, this song marks Pearl Jam’s first new music since […]

COLIN GEDDIS (General Banter) At The Limelight 1, Belfast On Friday 27th April 2018
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COLIN GEDDIS (General Banter) At The Limelight 1, Belfast On Friday 27th April 2018

March 14, 2018 XS Noize

After selling out The Ulster Hall & 2 Nights at The Limelight, Colin Geddis returns on April 27th 2018. His show, “General Banter…” Combines the venomous social commentary from his successful online videos and podcasts […]

TRAVIS to Play Their Classic Album ‘The Man Who’ Live! Over 15 UK Dates This Year In June & December
Gigs

TRAVIS Performing THE MAN WHO @ Custom House Square, Belfast Wednesday 22nd August

March 14, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish indie rock band Travis will play their album ‘The Man Who’ live in full at Belfast’s CHSq on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018. Released 19 years ago, ‘The Man Who’ spent 11 weeks at number […]

LIVE REVIEW: Brian Fallon, Limelight, Belfast, 11th March 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Brian Fallon, Limelight, Belfast, 11th March

March 13, 2018 Clair McAllister

Last time Brian Fallon visited The Emerald Isle, Belfast wasn’t on the list, and this time the appreciation was wholly evident for The Gaslight Anthem’s charismatic frontman, who was joined in support by Belfast’s own […]

LIVE REVIEW: Brian Fallon // Dave and Tim Hause // The Olympia, Dublin // 10th March 2018 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Brian Fallon // Dave and Tim Hause // The Olympia, Dublin // 10th March 2018

March 13, 2018 Clair McAllister

The last time Brian Fallon graced The Olympia with his presence in 2016, he played to a relatively full venue. Just 18 months on, accompanied by the vastly talented Dave and Tim Hause, he sold […]

ARCTIC MONKEYS Announce North American Tour Dates
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ARCTIC MONKEYS Announce North American Tour Dates

March 13, 2018 XS Noize

Arctic Monkeys have announced several North American live dates. The band will perform at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on May 5th. After headlining Firefly Festival in June, the band will head to Nashville, NYC, Boston, DC, […]

CAITLYN SCARLETT launches new track ‘Ornaments’ - Listen Now!
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CAITLYN SCARLETT launches new track ‘Ornaments’ – Listen Now!

March 13, 2018 XS Noize

Having been ensconced in the studio working on her forthcoming EP ‘Red Tape, Vol. 2’, Caitlyn Scarlett is pleased to announce details of a brand new track ‘Ornaments’ produced by Raf Riley (Diplo, Emile Sandé, […]

Manchester's THE HIGH release 'Say It Now' 12" double A vinyl for Record Store Day
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Manchester’s THE HIGH release ‘Say It Now’ 12″ double A vinyl for Record Store Day

March 12, 2018 XS Noize

The High was formed in Manchester in 1989 by Andy Couzens ( ex-Stone Rose ), John Matthews, Chris Goodwin and Simon Davies. They signed to London Records after only one gig. Their highly acclaimed debut […]

THE STONE ROSES predecessor band THE WATERFRONT release rare tracks for Record store Day
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THE STONE ROSES predecessor band THE WATERFRONT release rare tracks for Record store Day

March 12, 2018 XS Noize

The Waterfront was the predecessor for the legendary band we now know as The Stone Roses. The band consisted of Andy Couzens ( Guitar ), Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield ( Bass ), David ‘ Kaiser’ Carty […]

CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG announces new single 'Sylvia Says' & reveals Tensnake Remix
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CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG announces new single ‘Sylvia Says’ & reveals Tensnake Remix

March 12, 2018 XS Noize

Today Charlotte Gainsbourg’s announces her new single ‘Sylvia Says’. Taken from her critically acclaimed new album ‘Rest’, the single has received a remix treatment from renowned German DJ and producer Tensnake. Speaking about the track, […]

VOLBEAT announce headline Belfast show @ The Telegraph Building Sat 26th May
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VOLBEAT announce headline Belfast show @ The Telegraph Building Sat 26th May

March 12, 2018 XS Noize

Danish Metal band Volbeat has announced a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Saturday 26th May 2018. The past decade has seen the band steadily increasing their fan base with their unique blend […]

ARCADE FIRE release short film 'MONEY + LOVE' starring TONI COLLETTE
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ARCADE FIRE release short film ‘MONEY + LOVE’ starring TONI COLLETTE

March 12, 2018 XS Noize

Everything Now is proud to present Money + Love, a double video directed by David Wilson, written by David Wilson and Arcade Fire, and starring Arcade Fire and Toni Collette. Money + Love will be […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB release new single 'You Opened Up My Heart' - Listen Now!
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB release new single ‘You Opened Up My Heart’ – Listen Now!

March 12, 2018 XS Noize

Manchester indie-electro four piece The Slow Readers Club have released their new single ‘You Opened Up My Heart’, taken from their upcoming album Build A Tower, to be released on May 4th via Modern Sky. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Steven Wilson - "To The Bone"
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Steven Wilson – “The most successful British artist you need to hear.”

March 12, 2018 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has recently released his expansive, brilliant fifth album – To the Bone and is currently on a major 2018 UK tour. Fusing driving futurist rock and spectral electronics to the elegiac hyper-space ambience and […]

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