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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

          Teddy Swims
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          Teddy Swims Announces Huge Belsonic 2026 Headline Show – June 22nd

          September 29, 2025

          GRAMMY-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims today announces a run of outdoor shows and festivals across the UK and Ireland for summer 2026. Kicking off at Isle of Wight Festival on June 20, Swims will then […]

          Calvin Harris
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          Superstar DJ Calvin Harris Set for Belfast Vital 2026 Return

          September 29, 2025

          Renowned DJ and producer Calvin Harris has announced his biggest headline show in Belfast to date at Belfast Vital, Boucher Road Playing Fields on Saturday, 22nd August, featuring special guests. Producer, DJ and songwriter Calvin […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

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          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
          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 […]

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        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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        • The Jacques
          Podcasts

          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, […]

          Gary Numan
          Podcasts

          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

          Divine Comedy
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          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

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Anastacia
Gigs

Pop icon ANASTACIA announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on 23 April 2025

July 1, 2024 XS Noize

Pop icon Anastacia has today announced a huge European tour for 2025, introducing the ‘Not That Kind’ tour. The mammoth tour marks 25 years since Anastacia’s debut studio album which was released in 2000. Anastacia […]

Justin Timberlake
Features

10 of Justin Timberlake’s best collaborations of all time

June 28, 2024 XS Noize

Justin Randall Timberlake is a versatile artist, actor, and producer who has joined forces with some of the most prominent figures in the music world. From Madonna to Jay-Z, to A$AP Rocky, Timberlake has teamed […]

The Smashing Pumpkins
News

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS to release ‘(Rotten Apples) The Smashing Pumpkins Greatest Hits’ on vinyl

June 28, 2024 XS Noize

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins will release (Rotten Apples) The Smashing Pumpkins Greatest Hits on vinyl for the very first time on August 9, 2024, via Capitol/UMe. ​Spanning the first decade-plus […]

Foster The People
News

FOSTER THE PEOPLE heat up the summer with their latest track ‘Take Me Back’

June 27, 2024 XS Noize

RIAA Multi-Platinum and Diamond-certified group Foster The People are heating up the summer with their latest track, “Take Me Back,” available now via Atlantic Records. Produced by Foster, The People lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Redd Kross - Redd Kross
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Redd Kross – Redd Kross

June 27, 2024 Alex Hoggard

The eighth full-length studio album from Red Kross provides a bumper eighteen stellar rock tracks, and what better way to celebrate your band’s 45th anniversary than by releasing a self-titled double album? Brothers Jeff and […]

Pink
News

Everything you need to know about Pink’s Summer Carnival 2024 Tour

June 27, 2024 XS Noize

Multi-talented American singer, Alecia Beth Moore popularly known as Pink is currently embarking on her 2024 ‘Summer Carnival Tour’ from her ninth studio album, ‘Trustfall’ Born to a nurse and an insurance salesman, the 44-year-old […]

Belfast TradFest 2024
News

Trad will be the sound of the city as BELFAST TRADFEST adds more events to their festival programme

June 27, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast TradFest 2024: The World’s finest traditional musicians flock to Belfast for the fastest-growing festival of traditional music in Ireland, featuring over 370 events in the City. Belfast TradFest, Northern Ireland’s premier traditional music, song, […]

Shed Seven
Gigs

SHED SEVEN announce intimate autumn instore shows & record signings at big UK record stores

June 27, 2024 XS Noize

Shed Seven have today announced a run of intimate in-store events across the UK in support of their forthcoming album, Liquid Gold. Tickets are now on sale here. Each store will be treated to a […]

Vinyl
Features 2

The Revival of Vinyl: Why Analog Music is Making a Comeback

June 26, 2024 XS Noize

In an era dominated by digital streaming, the resurgence of vinyl records is a fascinating phenomenon. Despite the convenience of accessing millions of songs at our fingertips, music enthusiasts are increasingly turning back to analog […]

Van Morrison
News

VAN MORRISON announces new album ‘New Arrangements And Duets’

June 26, 2024 XS Noize

Van Morrison announces the September 27th of ‘New Arrangements And Duets’. The album is launched alongside its first single, ‘Choppin’ Wood’. ‘New Arrangements And Duets’ represents a small percentage of the huge amount of unreleased […]

Lisa Moorish
Podcasts

Back in the Spotlight: Lisa Moorish on ‘Divine Chaos’ and Her Triumphant Return to Music

June 26, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #184 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to singer/songwriter and indie-dance pop icon Lisa Moorish about her new album, Divine Chaos. This is Moorish’s first new music in 20 years, […]

IN FOCUS// Crosses at the O2 Forum, Kentish Town, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// ††† Crosses at the O2 Forum, Kentish Town, London

June 26, 2024 Denise Esposito

††† Crosses, the duo formed by Deftones singer Chino Moreno and multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez, are hitting the road for the first time in a decade and currently playing across Europe and the UK with their […]

taylor swift
Gigs

Taylor Swift to head for Amsterdam after hugely successful UK tour

June 25, 2024 XS Noize

On her 100th show of the tour at Anfield, fans were dancing, chanting, and wildling to the euphoria of Taylor Swift’s electrical performances. And then came a sudden pause and still, as silence gave sound […]

The WAEVE
News

The WAEVE announce details of their second studio album ‘City Lights’

June 25, 2024 XS Noize

The WAEVE – composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall – today announced details of their second studio album City Lights, set for release on 20th September 2024 via Transgressive Records. A year on […]

LIVE REVIEW: Chaka Khan & Nu Civilisation Orchestra at Meltdown Festival Credit: Jasper Watkins
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Chaka Khan & Nu Civilisation Orchestra at Meltdown Festival

June 24, 2024 Michael Barron

Over her fifty-year career in music, Chaka Khan has proven herself to be a musical pioneer. She won a Grammy Award as part of Rufus and became the first R&B artist to have a crossover […]

Cyndi Lauper
Gigs

CYNDI LAUPER announces UK and EU dates for her ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour’

June 24, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Cyndi Lauper announces UK and EU dates for her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the colossal tour will head to Europe next February, marking Lauper’s first major run […]

Karol G
Features

Everything you need to know about Karol G as she continues worldwide tour

June 24, 2024 XS Noize

Carolina Giraldo Navarro popularly known as Karol G is a multiple award-winning reggaeton singer from Colombia who has raised the bar and world attention to Latin reggaeton music in recent years. Born and raised in […]

Keith & Kristyn Getty
Gigs

KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY bring their ‘Home For Christmas’ show to The SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday 20 December 2024

June 24, 2024 XS Noize

Join Ireland’s own Keith & Kristyn Getty, famed GRAMMY®-nominated recording artists known for modern hymns and carols such as “In Christ Alone,” live at the SSE Arena, Belfast on December 20th 2024. Previously featured to […]

Kate Nash
Gigs

KATE NASH announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 17th December 2024

June 24, 2024 XS Noize

Kate Nash is a BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter, musician and actress known for her fearless approach to music and unapologetic storytelling. With a career spanning over a decade, she has garnered critical acclaim for her chart-topping […]

Steven Wilson
Gigs

STEVEN WILSON announces ‘The Overview Tour 2025’ – His first live dates in seven years

June 24, 2024 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has announced details of a tour in May/June 2025. The Overview Tour will visit the UK and eleven European countries following the release of Wilson’s eighth solo album, The Overview, which is due […]

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