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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

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          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
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

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          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’

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          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

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          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: 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

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          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

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          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 […]

  • 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

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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
          Podcasts

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

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          The Jacques
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

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DAMIEN DEMPSEY Plays Belfast, Limelight 1 Next Thursday - FEB 1st 2018
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DAMIEN DEMPSEY Plays Belfast, Limelight 1 Next Thursday – FEB 1st 2018

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter DAMIAN DEMPSEY is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 01st February 2018. Described as ‘One of the most thoughtful singer-songwriters his generation’, the troubadour tours in […]

ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND Shares new video for ‘Measures’
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ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND Shares new video for ‘Measures’

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Art School Girlfriend – the most recent signing to Paul Epworth’s record label, Wolf Tone (The Horrors, Glass Animals) – shares her new video for ‘Measures’, taken from her debut EP of the same name. […]

The Limiñanas' to play Rough Trade East instore this week
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The Limiñanas’ to play Rough Trade East instore this week

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

French psych duo The Limiñanas have released their new album ‘Shadow People’ on Because Music. To celebrate, they have confirmed they’ll be playing an in-store at London’s Rough Trade East on Thursday 25th January. Event […]

FOO FIGHTERS Concrete and Gold North American Tour 2018 Expanded by Popular Demand
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FOO FIGHTERS Concrete and Gold North American Tour 2018 Expanded by Popular Demand

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Foo Fighters’ Concrete and Gold Tour has added seven new headline dates to its North American itinerary. The North American leg of the tour supporting the international #1 album Concrete and Gold (Roswell Records/RCA Records) […]

Rising Star ROE to Release Brand New Single “Wasted.Patient.Thinking.”
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Rising Star ROE to Release Brand New Single “Wasted.Patient.Thinking.”

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

ROE is the moniker of 18-year-old grumpy multi-instrumentalist from Derry, Roisin Donald. She describes her music as ‘Grumpy Electro Pop’ and only a year into her songwriting career has already earned herself a slot at […]

Dublin Alt-Rockers THE STOLES Announce the release of highly anticipated debut album “Age of Deception”
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Dublin Alt-Rockers THE STOLES Announce the release of highly anticipated debut album “Age of Deception”

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Dublin Alt-Rockers The Stoles have announced the release of their highly anticipated debut album titled “Age of Deception” After a phenomenal 12 months with 3 singles released, 2 tours across Ireland’s best venues and getting […]

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS' share brilliant new video displaying the dangers of pharmaceuticals
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THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS’ share brilliant new video displaying the dangers of pharmaceuticals

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

Why is the world in love again? US alt-rock legends They Might Be Giants released their 20th studio album ‘I Like Fun’ on Friday to huge acclaim from the likes of BBC 6 Music, MOJO, […]

US rock outfit BLACK STONE CHERRY announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1
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US rock outfit BLACK STONE CHERRY announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

US rock outfit Black Stone Cherry are pleased to announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 07th June 2018. The rock four piece has released five studio albums to date and […]

AVENGED SEVENFOLD to Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD to Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: Wednesday 6th June 2018

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

When talking about Avenged Sevenfold impressive statistics always get a mention. These include a string of best-selling albums, among them two consecutive No. 1’s on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart along with Diamond, Platinum and […]

EDITORS unveil new single 'Magazine', taken forthcoming album 'Violence' - Listen Now! 1
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EDITORS Announce exclusive album first listen competition

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

Editors fans from across Europe will be given a unique chance to listen and share their reactions to the new album ‘Violence’. Through an exclusive online competition launched today, 6 lucky fans (each with a […]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Paul Draper talks new solo tour, beards + Mansun reissues
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Win A MEET & GREET With Ex-MANSUN Frontman PAUL DRAPER & Drop In On His Pre-Show Soundcheck! At Limelight, Belfast

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

We have a very special competition launching today for a special Meet & Greet with Paul Draper and the band on the ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’ tour in Belfast on Saturday 24th Feb. A […]

IN FOCUS// Steel Panther - The Academy, Dublin on 18/01 and The Limelight I in Belfast on 19/01. 2
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Steel Panther – The Academy, Dublin on 18/01 and The Limelight I in Belfast on 19/01.

January 21, 2018 Clair McAllister

Steel Panther played The Academy in Dublin on 18/01 and The Limelight I in Belfast on 19/01. Clair McAllister was on hand at both shows to take these great shots.

TUNE-YARDS - Announces new album and single
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ALBUM REVIEW: TuNe-YaRds – I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life

January 21, 2018 Lori Gava

The musical entity Tune-Yards is not so much a band as a music project with New England native Merrill Garbus as the central locus. Over a period spanning from Tune Yard’s debut “BiRdBrAiNs” to their […]

ERASURE - Announce 'World Beyond' a new album with Echo Collective 1
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ERASURE – Announce ‘World Beyond’ a new album with Echo Collective

January 19, 2018 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced a collaboration with Echo Collective, the Brussels based collective of post-classical musicians best known for their ongoing collaborative work with A Winged Victory for the Sullen, Johann […]

Legendary Hip-Hop Group, RUN DMC Announce Rare One-Off London Concert
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Legendary Hip-Hop Group, RUN DMC Announce Rare One-Off London Concert

January 19, 2018 XS Noize

US legendary hip-hop group, Run DMC is set to return to the UK stage for the first time in three years for a rare one night only exclusive show on Thursday 5th July 2018 at […]

KYLIE MINOGUE Announces Brand New Album ‘GOLDEN’, Listen to Track
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KYLIE MINOGUE Announces Brand New Album ‘GOLDEN’, Listen to Track

January 19, 2018 XS Noize

Kylie Minogue will release her new album ‘Golden’ on 6th April via BMG, her first for the label. The album’s lead single, ‘Dancing’ is out now, and available to stream on all digital streaming platforms. […]

DEF LEPPARD Announced for 2nd December 2018 in The SSE Arena, Belfast
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DEF LEPPARD Announced for 2nd December 2018 in The SSE Arena, Belfast

January 19, 2018 XS Noize

DEF LEPPARD Announces UK & EIRE headline tour playing the seminal “HYSTERIA” album in full + other songs from their catalogue throughout December 2018 On 19th January 2018 around the world, legendary British rock icons […]

Mercury Prize-Winning UK Group YOUNG FATHERS Announce New Album
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Mercury Prize-Winning UK Group YOUNG FATHERS Announce New Album

January 18, 2018 XS Noize

Young Fathers announced that they’d completed work on a new album in November 2017, and the trio—Alloysious Massaquoi, Graham ‘G’ Hastings and Kayus Bankole—marked the news by previewing a brand new song, “Lord,” and a […]

MGMT Announce Feb 9th Release Date for 'Little Dark Age'
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MGMT Announce Feb 9th Release Date for ‘Little Dark Age’

January 18, 2018 XS Noize

MGMT is proud to announce the release of their fourth album, Little Dark Age, out this February 9th via Columbia Records. The band has released a behind-the-scenes video chronicling the making of Little Dark Age […]

Broken Fingaz Crew Create Animated Video for U2’s "Get Out Of Your Own Way"
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Broken Fingaz Crew Create Animated Video for U2’s “Get Out Of Your Own Way”

January 18, 2018 XS Noize

Broken Fingaz Crew, the fearless Israeli graffiti collective whose provocative, groundbreaking and often disturbing fluorescent sketches were among the first street art in their native Haifa, have directed U2’s new video for “Get Out Of […]

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