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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
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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, […]

  • 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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Núria Graham shares new track ‘Smile On The Grass’ - Listen Now!
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Núria Graham shares new track ‘Smile On The Grass’ – Listen Now!

February 21, 2018 XS Noize

Half Irish, half Catalan indie-pop artist Núria Graham is pleased to announce details of her brand new album ‘Does It Ring A Bell’ due this March through Primavera Sound’s in-house label E; Segell. She pre-empts […]

DMA'S share video for single 'In The Air' + announce album 2 'For Now' 1
Gigs

DMA’S announce UK Tour for April & May

February 21, 2018 XS Noize

Sydney trio DMA’S have today announced a UK Headline tour for May/April 2018, including dates at the Manchester Academy, 02 Forum Kentish Town & Barrowland, Glasgow (see full tour dates below). You can buy pre-sale […]

INTERVIEW: Jeremy Cunningham (The Levellers)
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Jeremy Cunningham (The Levellers)

February 20, 2018 Michael Barron

Michael Barron talks to Jeremy Cunningham about upcoming album ‘We The Collective’, released on March 9th. The album features a string section and the talents of legendary producer John Leckie (Radiohead, Stone Roses), the album contains new acoustic […]

First Reaction: Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool
Gigs

RADIOHEAD has confirmed a summer 2018 North American tour.

February 20, 2018 XS Noize

Radiohead has confirmed a summer 2018 North American tour. The newly announced dates begin July 7 in Chicago and conclude August 1 in Philadelphia. The new U.S. and Canada shows to extend the world tour […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Typhoon - 'Offerings'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Typhoon – ‘Offerings’

February 19, 2018 Lori Gava

Indie, Portland, Oregon band Typhoon released their fourth album, “Offerings” on January 12, 2018. “Offerings” is the scintillating follow up to Typhoon’s 2013 critically acclaimed album “White Lighter”. Admirers of Typhoon’s prior works are acquainted […]

THE BOXER REBELLION speak out on mental health and share ‘Love Yourself’ video for CALM
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THE BOXER REBELLION Reveal fragile, heartfelt new video ‘Here I Am’ ahead of UK tour

February 19, 2018 XS Noize

London quartet The Boxer Rebellion have today revealed ‘Here I Am’; the second single from their new album Ghost Alive which is due for release on 23rd March via the band’s own label, Absentee Records. […]

Derry three piece Punk band, TOUTS announce headline Belfast show @ the Duke Of York 2
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Derry three piece Punk band, TOUTS announce headline Belfast show @ the Duke Of York

February 19, 2018 XS Noize

Derry three piece Punk band, TOUTS have announced a headline Belfast show at the Duke Of York on Saturday March 31st 2018. TOUTS released their highly-anticipated second EP LIT, on 10 November 2017 via Hometown […]

HAIM announce U.K. & European headline tour
Gigs

HAIM announce U.K. & European headline tour

February 19, 2018 XS Noize

Following their win for Best International Band at Wednesday’s NME Awards and nomination for Best International Group at next week’s BRITs, Los Angeles trio HAIM are set to return to Europe for a highly anticipated […]

GEORGE EZRA announces return to Belfast with headline show at CHSq in August
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GEORGE EZRA announces return to Belfast with headline show at CHSq in August

February 19, 2018 XS Noize

English singer~songwriter sensation George Ezra is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at CHSq on Friday, August 10th 2018. George recently announced his highly anticipated sophomore album Staying At Tamara […]

HOWIE PAYNE shares new mix of 'Evangeline', taken from his acclaimed second solo album ‘Mountain’
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HOWIE PAYNE shares new mix of ‘Evangeline’, taken from his acclaimed second solo album ‘Mountain’

February 19, 2018 XS Noize

Howie Payne has today released a new California mix of ‘Evangeline (Los Angeles)’, a track taken from his acclaimed second solo album ‘Mountain’. The former Stands frontman is currently on a headline acoustic tour, which […]

INTERVIEW: Jonny Brown (Twisted Wheel) – 'I've got something to prove, and I'm going to prove it to everyone.'
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Jonny Brown (Twisted Wheel) – ‘I’ve got something to prove, and I’m going to prove it to everyone.’

February 17, 2018 XS Noize

Mark Millar talks to Jonny Brown about the return of Twisted Wheel. Twisted Wheel is back and as always, it’s with a bang! Born in the backwaters of Saddleworth in 2007, the young band, fronted […]

It Doesn’t ‘Get Better’ Than SCREECH BATS London Punk Rockers Unleash Video Single Taken From Forthcoming Sophomore EP
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It Doesn’t ‘Get Better’ Than SCREECH BATS London Punk Rockers Unleash Video Single Taken From Forthcoming Sophomore EP

February 16, 2018 XS Noize

London’s Screech Bats have unveiled the video single for ‘Get Better’, the lead single from their forthcoming sophomore EP ‘Wish You Were Her’ below. Ostensibly a performance video featuring slick visuals that contrast with their […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: There's Talk - 'Soundry' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: There’s Talk – ‘Soundry’ – Watch Now!

February 16, 2018 XS Noize

The video for There’s Talk’s “Soundry” is an atmospheric journey through neon rainbow roads and serene effervescence. The track is off There’s Talk’s upcoming EP, ‘bathed water moon’, out February 23rd.  “The Soundry was a darling, ephemeral art […]

IN FOCUS// Paul Weller @ Ulster Hall, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Paul Weller @ Ulster Hall, Belfast

February 16, 2018 Clair McAllister

The Modfather Paul Weller played Belfast’s famous Ulster Hall on 15th Feb. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these great shots.                  

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new video for 'International Blue'
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new single ‘Distant Colours’ – Watch Now!

February 16, 2018 XS Noize

Taken from their forthcoming 13th studio album ‘Resistance Is Futile’, ‘DISTANT COLOURS’ is released today on Columbia/Sony. The album is now released 13th April having been pushed back a week. The first track from the new […]

THE KILLERS - unveil the video for their dazzling new single,"The Man" - Watch Now!
Gigs

THE KILLERS announce open-air concert at Dublin’s RDS Arena on 26 June with FRANZ FERDINAND

February 16, 2018 XS Noize

The Killers have announced an open-air concert at RDS Arena on 26 June. Special guests are Franz Ferdinand. Tickets from €69.50 including booking fees go on sale Friday 23 February at 9am. The Killers sold […]

MUFFIN to release debut self-titled EP in March - Listen to new single
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MUFFIN to release debut self-titled EP in March – Listen to new single

February 15, 2018 XS Noize

MUFFIN is the answer to the question, ‘what happens if you put Grunge, Punk, Indie and Rock in one big pot and mix it all together?’ It’s explosive, energetic, heavy music that you can dance […]

BIRDS OF HELL'S new single 'I Love Saturday Night' to be released in March
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BIRDS OF HELL’S new single ‘I Love Saturday Night’ to be released in March

February 15, 2018 XS Noize

March 16th, 2018 sees the release of Birds Of Hell’s new single ‘I Love Saturday Night’; a scummy ode to nights on the town. Birds Of Hell is the work of Pete Murdoch. He comes […]

SEAN McGOWAN - Announces 'Son Of The Smith' album + Extensive 2018 Tour Dates
New Music

SEAN McGOWAN – Announces ‘Son Of The Smith’ album + Extensive 2018 Tour Dates

February 15, 2018 XS Noize

Seán McGowan is excited to announce the release of his debut album, Son of the Smith, through Xtra Mile Recordings on 11 May 2018. The first single taken from the album is ‘Off the Rails’, out […]

THE LOVELY EGGS share video for "Wiggy Giggy" + Announce May Tour Dates
Gigs

THE LOVELY EGGS share video for “Wiggy Giggy” + Announce May Tour Dates

February 15, 2018 XS Noize

Currently in the middle of their sold-out UK tour supported by Phill Jupitus as Porky The Poet and Mr Ben and The Bens, The Lovely Eggs reveal the mind-melting new video for their new single […]

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