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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
          Album Reviews

          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
          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: 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 […]

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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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          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 […]

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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 […]

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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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        • 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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          The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie: Celebrating “A Decade of Cavalcade” | XS Noize Podcast #252

          October 18, 2025

          In this episode, #252 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Aaron Starkie from The Slow Readers Club to celebrate A Decade of Cavalcade — marking ten years since the Manchester band’s […]

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Singer songwriter Fiona Brown Releases Demons EP
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Singer songwriter Fiona Brown Releases Demons EP

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

Singer songwriter Fiona Brown is inspired by roots, rock and soul music and her latest EP ‘Demons’ sees her embracing these influences wholeheartedly. Demons represents a coming of age for the multi-instrumentalist who says she’s […]

The Divine Comedy release new single 'To The Rescue' - Watch
New Music

The Divine Comedy release new single ‘To The Rescue’ – Watch

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

After a run of sold out acclaimed shows in 2016, The Divine Comedy release their latest single, ‘To The Rescue’ impacting 3rd March on Divine Comedy Records. A miniature baroque masterpiece that Gainsbourg himself would […]

Track of the Day: Peter118 - Radio
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Peter118 – Radio

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

Originally the solo project of Peter Field, formerly of Stoke-based Punk bands Senseless and Ambassadors of Shalom, Peter118 stormed onto the scene with the release ‘Make It Or Break It’ EP in 2014, when Field […]

Ennio Morricone Announces His Last Ever Irish Concert
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Ennio Morricone Announces His Last Ever Irish Concert

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

World famous Italian film composer Ennio Morricone announced today that he will perform a farewell concert at Dublin’s 3Arena on Saturday 23 September. He will not return again as he turns ninety years of age […]

Future Islands announce UK & European Tour for spring/summer
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Future Islands announce UK & European Tour for spring/summer

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

Baltimore heroes Future Islands will make a very welcome return to the UK and mainland Europe for a string of live shows this Spring and Summer. Samuel T. Herring, William Cashion and Gerrit Whelmers play […]

Maximo Park announce brand new album 'Risk To Exist'
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Maximo Park announce brand new album ‘Risk To Exist’

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

Alternative pop experts Maxïmo Park today announce the forthcoming release of their sixth studio album, ‘Risk To Exist’, available on Daylighting/Cooking Vinyl from April 21st. ‘Risk To Exist’ sees Maxïmo Park on blistering form, bringing […]

Brett Anderson to Release Solo Recordings Box Set on March 17TH
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Brett Anderson to Release Solo Recordings Box Set on March 17TH

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

Following the hugely successful Suede reformation and critical acclaim for ‘Bloodsports’ and ‘Night Thoughts’, Brett Anderson will release his ‘Collected Solo Work’ box set on March 17th. The recordings will be available on both CD […]

NEAR TO HEAR // Robocobra Quartet
Near to Hear

NEAR TO HEAR // Robocobra Quartet

January 19, 2017 Fionn Crossan

“Near To Hear” –  Northern Ireland in 2016 was a fantastic time for music. The strength of the releases truly showed Northern Ireland, and Ireland as a whole, in fact, was not a place to […]

Album Review: Julie Byrne - Not Even Happiness
Album Reviews

Album Review: Julie Byrne – Not Even Happiness

January 19, 2017 Lori Gava

Up and coming Folk singer Julie Byrne releases her sophomore effort Not Even Happiness on January 27th. The album is the follow up to her 2014 debut Rooms with Walls and Windows. The debut scored […]

White Lies release new video for track 'Don't Want To Feel It All' ahead of tour
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White Lies release new video for track ‘Don’t Want To Feel It All’ ahead of tour

January 19, 2017 XS Noize

White Lies have released a new video for track ‘Don’t Want To Feel It All’, taken from current album ‘Friends’ released late 2016. The video was directed by Alex Alvarez and shows White Lies during […]

Track of the Day: TEN FÉ - "Overflow"
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Album Review: TEN FÉ – ‘Hit The Light’

January 18, 2017 Sandra Blemster

London act Ten Fé consists of Ben Moorhouse and Leo Duncan. Their debut album Hit the Light is due out 3rd February 2017 and follows on from several singles that were released including Make Me […]

George Harrison's Vinyl Box + Book to be Released on February 24TH to Mark His 74th Birthday 1
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George Harrison’s Vinyl Box + Book to be Released on February 24TH to Mark His 74th Birthday

January 18, 2017 XS Noize

The Harrison family have announced the release of George Harrison – The Vinyl Collection (USM) box set featuring all of George Harrison’s solo studio albums in one collection for the first time. The vinyl box set includes all twelve of George’s […]

Keane Lead Singer Tom Chaplin Announces Solo Album
New Music

Tom Chaplin Unveils New Video ‘Still Waiting’ – Watch

January 18, 2017 XS Noize

Tom Chaplin will release his stunning new single ‘Still Waiting’, the third to be taken from his critically acclaimed solo album ‘The Wave’, impacting February 17th on Island Records. ‘The Wave’ debuted at number 3 […]

Track of the Day: PLAZA - 'Origami'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: PLAZA – ‘Origami’

January 18, 2017 XS Noize

PLAZA release new single ‘Origami’, out on Friday 20th January via Beyond The Wall and available to stream and download on all platforms. With ‘Origami’, their first single of 2017, and first single taken from […]

Peter Doherty will release a new single ‘Kolly Kibber,’ in February - Listen
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Peter Doherty will release a new single ‘Kolly Kibber,’ in February – Listen

January 18, 2017 XS Noize

Peter Doherty will release a new single ‘Kolly Kibber,’ taken from his wonderful new album ‘Hamburg Demonstrations,’ through BMG/Clouds Hill on Friday 17th February. ’Kolly Kibber,’ which has already been B Listed at BBC6 Music, […]

Jamiroquai Announce First Headline Festival Dates In Six Years
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Jamiroquai Announce First Headline Festival Dates In Six Years

January 17, 2017 XS Noize

Today, global electronic soul funk sensation, Jamiroquai, announce a string of international headline festival dates. Guaranteed to be this summer’s most sought after events, these new dates are the band’s first headline dates in over […]

First Reaction: Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool
Gigs

Radiohead confirm nine U.S. headline shows

January 17, 2017 XS Noize

Radiohead has confirmed nine U.S. headline shows in addition to the band’s previously announced headline engagement at this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale beginning […]

LISTEN: Ten Fé share Roman Flügel remix of 'Twist Your Arm'
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LISTEN: Ten Fé share Roman Flügel remix of ‘Twist Your Arm’

January 17, 2017 XS Noize

After Ben Moorhouse and Leo a.k.a Ten Fé released Twist Your Arm, their bluesy-electro-stomper produced by Ewan Pearson (Jagwar Ma, M83, The Rapture). Today Ten Fé unveil an exciting new rework by Berlin-based DJ and […]

Charlie Cunningham Shares Video for 'Minimum' - Watch
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Charlie Cunningham Shares Video for ‘Minimum’ – Watch

January 17, 2017 XS Noize

With its latin rhythms Minimum is an unlikely companion on a frosty English morning, but Charlie Cunningham lyrical surety is a welcome friend at the dawn of an uncertain year. Minimum is the new single […]

U2 Announce More Shows After Tickets Sell Out in Hours
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U2 Announce More Shows After Tickets Sell Out in Hours

January 17, 2017 XS Noize

Following last week’s announcement, that U2 will return to select stadiums this year with U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017, Live Nation has just confirmed that the tickets for all 8 UK and European performances […]

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