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          Robbie Williams ‘Performs’ on Iconic ’90s Show The Word in New ‘Pretty Face’ Video

          November 6, 2025

          Robbie Williams has today (6th Nov) released the video for his track ‘Pretty Face’. Inspired by the groundbreaking 90s show ‘The Word’, the film is directed by Charlie Lightening and sees Robbie in his trademark […]

          CABARET VOLTAIRE
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          Cabaret Voltaire Announce Limelight, Belfast Show – October 8th 2026

          November 5, 2025

          Marking 50 years since the live launch of one of Britain’s most influential electronic bands, Cabaret Voltaire announce a headline Limelight, Belfast show for Thursday 8th October 2026. Talking about the newly announced dates, Stephen Mallinder, says: “What a wonderful opportunity to […]

          ROSE BETTS
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          Viral Singer-Songwriter Rose Betts Announces Irish Eyes Tour — Belfast Limelight 2 Show Set for January 22, 2026

          November 5, 2025

          Rose Betts is an English singer-songwriter. She came to attention with viral TikTok hits “Driving Myself Home” in 2022, and “Irish Eyes” in 2023. In 2021, she produced and performed a cover of Tim Buckley’s “Song to […]

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          Swim School
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Swim School – Swim School

          November 4, 2025

          Swim School have delivered a super cool debut album that manages to combine a classic indie feel with a modern edge. Filled with powerful riffs, enchanting melodies and runaway choruses, “This Is The Debut Album” […]

          The Dears – Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears – Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!

          November 4, 2025

          The title of Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! wasn’t born from looking ahead but from looking back. During The Dears’ 20th anniversary tour of No Cities Left, frontman Murray Lightburn was […]

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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: Gogol Bordello – Rock City, Nottingham – October 30th Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello Ignite Rock City with Their Signature ‘Gypsy Punk’ Fury

          November 3, 2025

          On October 30th, the unstoppable Gogol Bordello stormed into Rock City and tore the place apart in the best possible way. From the moment they hit the stage, it was clear the crowd was in […]

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

          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 […]

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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: 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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          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

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          Asha Maclean
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          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

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          Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256

          November 2, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Mani — legendary bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, and one of the most influential figures in British rock history. […]

          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

          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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LCD SOUNDSYSTEM - Unveil third track from its eagerly anticipated fourth album AMERICAN DREAM
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LCD SOUNDSYSTEM – Unveil third track from its eagerly anticipated fourth album AMERICAN DREAM

August 16, 2017 XS Noize

LCD Soundsystem has released the third track from its eagerly anticipated fourth album AMERICAN DREAM: Having premiered today via Apple Music as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Beats 1, “tonite” has been a staple of […]

Van Morrison returns to the Belfast Waterfront on Sunday 18th December for one night only.
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VAN MORRISON releases new single ‘TRANSFORMATION’, taken from his forthcoming 37th studio album ‘ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES’

August 16, 2017 XS Noize

Van Morrison has released the first single proper from his forthcoming album via all digital services. Transformation is a sublime piece of soulful music; the kind of gloriously transcendent song that only Van Morrison seems […]

SKRILLEX releases new single 'Would You Ever' feat. POO BEAR
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SKRILLEX releases new single ‘Would You Ever’ feat. POO BEAR

August 15, 2017 XS Noize

Skrillex and singer/songwriter Poo Bear have teamed up for their new song ‘Would You Ever’, out now via OWSLA / Atlantic. Poo Bear has been building his name as Justin Bieber’s go-to hit writer – […]

Manchester’s THE TRAVELLING BAND announce their forthcoming album, 'SAILS' due 25th August
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Manchester’s THE TRAVELLING BAND announce their forthcoming album, ‘SAILS’ due 25th August

August 15, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester’s The Travelling Band have announced their forthcoming album, SAILS, due 25th August 2017 via Sideways Saloon Records/Kartel. Focused on the songwriting talents and production skills of Jo Dudderidge and Adam Gorman and the rhythmic […]

Art-rock tunesmiths ADAM & ELVIS add a serious alt-pop groove to the afterlife on new release ‘Wasting Away’
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Art-rock tunesmiths ADAM & ELVIS add a serious alt-pop groove to the afterlife on new release ‘Wasting Away’

August 15, 2017 XS Noize

For a song that deals with life’s limited duration and how the knowledge of which impacts on the human condition, ‘Wasting Away’ is a remarkably upbeat tune. From the off, an angelic baroque-pop prelude segues […]

THE AMAZONS - Unleash New Single 'Ultraviolet' + October UK Live Dates
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THE AMAZONS – Unleash New Single ‘Ultraviolet’ + October UK Live Dates

August 15, 2017 XS Noize

Who’s the highest charting debut British rock album of the year so far? That’ll be The Amazons, whose self-titled debut smashed into the album charts at #8 earlier this summer. It also reached #6 on […]

GRIZZLY BEAR - Premiere 'Mourning Sound' video from new album 'Painted Ruins'
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GRIZZLY BEAR – Premiere ‘Mourning Sound’ video from new album ‘Painted Ruins’

August 14, 2017 XS Noize

Grizzly Bear has released a new video for their song ‘Mourning Sound’, the lead single from their forthcoming album ‘Painted Ruins’ (out this Friday, 8/18 via Columbia/RCA Records). Directed by Beatrice Pegard and filmed in […]

STARSAILOR - Announce Brand New Album 'All This Life', Stream Lead Track  'Listen To Your Heart' Now
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STARSAILOR – release video for ‘All This Life’ – Watch HERE

August 14, 2017 XS Noize

British quartet Starsailor have unveiled the video for their latest single ‘All This Life’, the title track from their upcoming album, which is out September 1st via Cooking Vinyl. Lead singer and guitarist James Walsh […]

PREMIERE: White Fever - "Sands" - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: White Fever – “Sands” – Listen Now!

August 11, 2017 XS Noize

We are excited to premiere the video for ‘Sands’ from London dark-pop band White Fever. ‘Sands’ is taken from their new EP ‘Concrete’ on 29th September. Inspired by the legend of Pasqual Penon (the man […]

THE JEZABELS' share new video 'Come Alive' - Watch
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THE JEZABELS – Announce New Single ‘The Others’ + Live Dates

August 11, 2017 XS Noize

Australian four-piece, The Jezabels are set to release a new single on the 11th of August 2017. ‘The Others’, recorded with the band’s long time producer Lachlan Mitchell, and mixed by Bob Clearmountain (Bruce Springsteen, […]

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX - Announce New Global Tour Dates
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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX – Announce New Global Tour Dates

August 11, 2017 XS Noize

Cigarettes After Sex has today announced details of more world tour dates including the addition of two Australian shows taking them into 2018. The band arrive in the UK to make their debut at Reading […]

Brighton Indie Rockers WHITE ROOM Announce Release of Double A-Side 'The Blue/Tomorrow Always Knew' from Forthcoming Double EP 'Eight'
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Brighton Indie Rockers WHITE ROOM Announce Release of Double A-Side ‘The Blue/Tomorrow Always Knew’ from Forthcoming Double EP ‘Eight’

August 10, 2017 XS Noize

Brighton indie rockers White Room have announced the release of their brand new double A-side The Blue/Tomorrow Always Knew, the second pair of tracks taken from their forthcoming double EP Eight out via Deltasonic Records […]

CUT COPY return with first single in four years, 'Airborne', live dates + album news - Listen Now!
Gigs

CUT COPY – Announce new album, ‘Haiku From Zero’ + share new track

August 10, 2017 XS Noize

Cut Copy have announced details of ‘Haiku From Zero’, their first studio album in four years, which will be released on September 22nd (Virgin EMI/Astralwerks). The band have also unveiled the second single from the […]

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have unleashed “The Evil Has Landed,” - Listen HERE
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have unleashed “The Evil Has Landed,” – Listen HERE

August 10, 2017 XS Noize

Cranking up the heat as the release of Villains creeps up behind you, Queens Of The Stone Age have unleashed “The Evil Has Landed,” the second track off their fiercely anticipated seventh album, with a […]

GARETH DUNLOP - To release debut album "No.79" August 11th + Live dates
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Gareth Dunlop – “No.79”

August 10, 2017 Fionn Crossan

You could say Belfast songwriter Gareth Dunlop has been working up to this moment for a long time. Releasing two EP’s and a number of singles since 2014, all while working as a songwriter for […]

MOGWAI - Unveil video for 'Party In The Dark' single - taken from the new album 'EVERY COUNTRY'S SUN'
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MOGWAI – Unveil video for ‘Party In The Dark’ single – taken from the new album ‘EVERY COUNTRY’S SUN’

August 10, 2017 XS Noize

Mogwai have today shared the video for new single ‘Party In The Dark’, taken from forthcoming album ‘Every Country’s Sun’. Directed by Craig Murray and inspired by 80s sci-fi and horror movies, the practical effects […]

THE SEAGULLS - forthcoming LP ‘Blood Orange’ gets August release
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PREMIERE: The Seagulls – “Silver Or Lead” – Check out the new video HERE

August 10, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere “Silver Or Lead” the new video by The Seagulls from their forthcoming LP ‘Blood Orange’ released on 21st August 2017. The band consists of three brothers who have been producing […]

THE PLEA - Share 'Wild One' from their forthcoming new album 'Propanoia'
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THE PLEA – Share ‘Wild One’ from their forthcoming new album ‘Propanoia’

August 9, 2017 XS Noize

‘Wild One’ is the first single to be taken from The Plea’s new album ‘Propanoia’ which is due to be released later this year. The track is a stunning, string laden, acoustic number with a […]

Vienna based three piece LEX AUDREY release debut EP 'God Given'
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Vienna based three piece LEX AUDREY release debut EP ‘God Given’

August 9, 2017 XS Noize

Please meet Vienna based three piece, Lex Audrey. Featuring Niklas Apfel (vocals, guitar, samples), Patrick Pillichshammer (drums, sampling pad) and Lukas Staudinger (bass, synthesizer), with a nod to Audrey Hepburn the band ask their audience […]

THE HORRORS release their stunningly assertive fifth album ‘V’ on September 22 + announce UK & Irish tour for October 2017
Gigs

THE HORRORS – Reveal euphoric new single ‘SOMETHING TO REMEMBER ME BY’ – Listen HERE

August 9, 2017 XS Noize

The Horrors’ brand new single, ‘Something to Remember Me By’, an epic, brooding, progressive pop track, is out now. The track fuses elements of dance and euphoric trance with their classic Horrors sound, creating a […]

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