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          The Proclaimers announce CHSQ Belfast show for Sunday 16th August 2026

          October 28, 2025

          Scottish music duo The Proclaimers announce a return to Belfast on Sunday, 16th August, to headline Custom House Square. Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 34 years ago with their debut album This […]

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          The Twilight Sad announce Spring 2026 UK Tour and new single ‘Waiting For The Call’ featuring Robert Smith of The Cure

          October 28, 2025

          Currently readying a long-awaited new album for release next year, The Twilight Sad today share a propulsive new single titled “Waiting For The Phone Call” via Rock Action Records. An impassioned autobiographical epic detailing a phone call […]

          The Damned
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          The Damned announce special new covers album “Not Like Everybody Else” in tribute to Brian James

          October 27, 2025

          The Damned announce the release of “Not Like Everybody Else”, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6th […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits

          October 27, 2025

          Few bands embody the joyous intersection of funk, soul, and pop quite like Kool & The Gang. With a career spanning six decades and 23 studio albums, their influence runs deep; from disco dancefloors and […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice

          October 16, 2025

          “It’s a shit business”, proclaimed Les McQueen of Crème Brulee fame about the music industry. It is certainly a brutal business, as many have discovered. A fair chunk of the issue is the volume of […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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: 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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium

          October 21, 2025

          Many artists proudly boast of having special guests on their tours, but few can introduce one with the grace and humility of Graham Nash. Best known for his pivotal roles in The Hollies and Crosby, […]

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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: 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
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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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          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

          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 […]

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        • 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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          White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of “Night Light” | XS Noize Podcast #253

          October 21, 2025

          In this episode, #253 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album Night Light. This bold, live-driven reinvention captures […]

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Track of the Day: Morrissey & Marshall - “She’s Got Love”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Morrissey & Marshall – “She’s Got Love”

April 7, 2017 XS Noize

Two friends Darren Morrissey and Greg Marshall busk outside the bank, two friends play local bars, two friends get scouted by The Magic Numbers in said local bar in Kilburn, two friends release debut album […]

ERASURE Share The Adam Turner Remix Of ‘LOVE YOU TO THE SKY’ - Listen
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ERASURE Share The Adam Turner Remix Of ‘LOVE YOU TO THE SKY’ – Listen

April 6, 2017 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have shared the Adam Turner remix of ‘Love You To The Sky’ the first single from their brand new album, World Be Gone, released 19 May 2017. The reworking […]

LOOM announce debut album details and share 'Hate' - Listen
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LOOM Share New Video for ‘Lice’ – Watch

April 6, 2017 XS Noize

Loom have now premiered their twisted new video for ‘Lice’, which was directed by Dean Richardson of the Rattlesnakes. Speaking to The Beat about the new video Joshua Fitzgerald (guitars) said: “Lice directly captures our […]

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN - 'Idle Man'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN – ‘Idle Man’

April 6, 2017 XS Noize

Their latest single ‘Idle Man’ is the first release from their 2016 sessions with Grammy award-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (My Morning Jacket, Beck, Morrissey) at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles. With it’s “fantastically affecting fusion […]

THE CHARLATANS Release New Single "Plastic Machinery" Off Forthcoming Album - Listen
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THE CHARLATANS Release New Single “Plastic Machinery” Off Forthcoming Album – Listen

April 6, 2017 XS Noize

The Charlatans have released their new single “Plastic Machinery,” available now for download and streaming. The song is from the band’s thirteenth album entitled Different Days, due out May 26, 2017 via BMG. Co-produced by […]

THE BEATLES Celebrate ‘SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND’ with Special Anniversary Edition Releases
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THE BEATLES Celebrate ‘SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND’ with Special Anniversary Edition Releases

April 5, 2017 XS Noize

It was 50 years ago this June 1st when The Beatles’ John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr astonished and delighted the world, ushering in the Summer of Love with Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely […]

Fleet Foxes Announce New Album 'Crack-Up'
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FLEET FOXES Announce World Tour and Release Album Trailer

April 4, 2017 XS Noize

Fleet Foxes have announced an extensive international tour for 2017, including newly added US dates throughout the Southwest, Southern California, and the Midwest as well as a fall stretch across Europe. These dates are in […]

ANILORE return with the Lull EP
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ANILORE return with the Lull EP

April 4, 2017 XS Noize

Hailing from New York, Andy Cheng, Andrew Malenda and Michael Worsa met in the 90’s and formed Anilore. In 2006, the band released a remastered version of Still Awake, drawing on their influences from post punk […]

BETH DITTO shares new track 'Fire' with debut solo album details - Listen 1
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BETH DITTO shares new track ‘Fire’ with debut solo album details – Listen

April 4, 2017 XS Noize

After 17 years of kicking out increasingly dancy garage-punk with the Gossip, Beth Ditto will make her solo debut with Fake Sugar, set for release on June 16 via Virgin Records. “Fire,” the album’s leadoff […]

Album Review: WIRE – SILVER/LEAD
Album Reviews

Album Review: WIRE – SILVER/LEAD

April 4, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Wire, (formed in London in October 1976) are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year and celebrate with the release of their new album Silver/Lead which has just been released on the band’s Pinkflag label. The […]

GUNS N' ROSES Confirm Full Line Up for SLANE CASTLE
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GUNS N’ ROSES Confirm Full Line Up for SLANE CASTLE

April 4, 2017 XS Noize

Guns N’ Roses return to Slane Castle on Saturday 27th May for their sold-out concert with their Not In This Lifetime Tour, 25 years since they last played the legendary venue. Royal Blood, Mark Lanegan […]

#31. XS Noize Music Podcast: NATALIA YANCHAK of THE DEARS on Times Infinity Volume One + Two
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#31. XS Noize Music Podcast: NATALIA YANCHAK of THE DEARS on Times Infinity Volume One + Two

April 3, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #31 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. On This week’s show Mark Millar is joined by Natalia Yanchak Of The Dears.  The Dears released their sixth studio album, Times Infinity Volume One, on February […]

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED will release their highly anticipated debut single ‘Damned for Eternity’ on 12th May
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BRIX & THE EXTRICATED will release their highly anticipated debut single ‘Damned for Eternity’ on 12th May

April 3, 2017 XS Noize

Hurtling into 2017, Brix & The Extricated will release their highly anticipated debut single and fierce statement of intent ‘Damned for Eternity’ on 12th May on Blang Records. Formed by the visionary Brix Smith Start […]

Track of the Day: ALEX LOWE - 'Coal Trains'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: ALEX LOWE – ‘Coal Trains’

April 3, 2017 XS Noize

No one can say the past few years for Alex Lowe have been easy. After battling cancer, front man Alex Lowe has emerged triumphant and resurrected his old band Hurricane #1 with a new killer […]

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THE MANICS to release new book, ‘You Love Us: Manic Street Preachers In Photographs 1991-2001’

April 3, 2017 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers are the latest artist’s legendary music photographer Tom Sheehan has chosen for his new series of books. Released 30th June 2017 through Flood Gallery Publishing, the book will feature a foreword by […]

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes now announce a brand spanking new run of dates in December – their biggest and most exciting to date 2
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Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes now announce a brand spanking new run of dates in December – their biggest and most exciting to date

April 3, 2017 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of a sold out headline tour of the UK, their third sold out UK tour in a row, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes now announce a brand spanking new run of […]

Jamiroquai Announce First Headline Festival Dates In Six Years
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Album Review: JAMIROQUAI – ‘Automaton’

April 3, 2017 Chris Snoddon

It has been seven long years since the pretty mediocre ‘Rock Dust Light Star’ was showcased by London based Jamiroquai but 31st March 2017 sees Jay Kay and his band of Acid Jazz Funksters return […]

Album Review: THE JESUS & MARY CHAIN - 'Damage and Joy'
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Album Review: THE JESUS & MARY CHAIN – ‘Damage and Joy’

April 3, 2017 Lori Gava

It is all too often a cringe worthy experience when a beloved band seminal in one’s developing musical tastes, comes back out of the cold to release a new studio album after 19 years. I […]

ALBUM REVIEW - Lydia Ainsworth - "Darling Of The Afterglow”
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW – Lydia Ainsworth – “Darling Of The Afterglow”

March 31, 2017 Amanda Stock

Toronto-based artist, composer and producer Lydia Ainsworth announces her sublime second album, “Darling of the Afterglow”. The album is released today through Bella Union. “Darling of the Afterglow “is Lydia Ainsworth’s sophomore record and follow […]

XS Noize Exclusive Video Premiere: THE BRAZEN - 'Delusion'
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XS Noize Exclusive Video Premiere: THE BRAZEN – ‘Delusion’

March 31, 2017 XS Noize

Leeds-based indie rockers The Brazen have released their anthemic new single Delusion on today,  Friday 31st March. Check out the video below. The new single follows sold-out shows all over the UK and media support from […]

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