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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

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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 […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
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          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
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          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
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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
          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
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          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
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          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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        • 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

          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
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          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
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          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
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          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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BOWIE – A REAL STAR MAN
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BOWIE – A REAL STAR MAN

January 16, 2016 XS Noize

I hadn’t even heard Changes when I saw The Breakfast Club for the first time, but his words spoke to my ten-year-old self. I was one of the children they were spitting on. As I grew, I […]

ALBUM REVIEW: David Bowie - Blackstar
Classic Albums

ALBUM REVIEW: David Bowie – Blackstar

January 16, 2016 Lori Gava

Reviewer’s Note (I was in the midst of reviewing this album when the news was announced that David Bowie had left us. I was already enthralled with the album before his passing and would tell […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  WOLF ALICE - Moaning Lisa Smile’
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TRACK OF THE DAY: WOLF ALICE – Moaning Lisa Smile’

January 15, 2016 XS Noize

To mark the start of 2016, London’s Wolf Alice have announced ‘Moaning Lisa Smile’ as their next single. With the track nominated for Best Rock Performance at the prestigious 58th Annual Grammy Awards, Wolf Alice will […]

MICHAEL GIRA (Swans) - Announces solo tour...
Gigs

MICHAEL GIRA (Swans) – Announces solo tour…

January 15, 2016 XS Noize

Michael Gira of Swans has announced a London performance at the Barbican on 30 March 2015. The solo London date, his first since 2013’s performance at the Church of St John at Hackney, is part […]

ARCADE FIRE'S JEREMY GARA ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM "LIMN"
New Music

ARCADE FIRE’S JEREMY GARA ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM “LIMN”

January 15, 2016 XS Noize

Jeremy Gara, drummer of Arcade Fire, releases his first solo album Limn on March 11, 2016. Mastered by Helge Sten (Deathprod, Supersilent), produced and recorded by Jeremy over many months while on tour and in […]

ALBUM REVIEW:  TURIN BRAKES - LOST PROPERTY
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TURIN BRAKES – LOST PROPERTY

January 15, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Turin Brakes release their 8th Studio Album, Lost Property on 29th January 2016. Always evolving, the London duo-come-quartet strive to do something new with each release and Lost Property is no exception. Often compared to […]

ALBUM REVIEW:  SUEDE - NIGHT THOUGHTS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SUEDE – NIGHT THOUGHTS

January 15, 2016 David McElroy

Suede’s 2013 album Bloodsports was a sensational comeback for a band whose last album, 2002’s underwhelming A New Morning seemed destined to be a flat end to what was a wonderful catalogue. Bloodsports showed that Suede […]

VILLAGERS - To play Irish dates
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: VILLAGERS – WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?

January 14, 2016 Ari Rosenschein

“Farewell to my only friend, you’ve been so good to me,” sings Conor O’Brien. These lyrics open Villagers’ new album, and in the wake of David Bowie’s sudden passing they assume an added poignancy. January […]

THE HANGING STARS Announce Debut Album 'Over the Silvery Lake'
New Music

THE HANGING STARS Announce Debut Album ‘Over the Silvery Lake’

January 14, 2016 XS Noize

London-based psych-folk outfit The Hanging Stars release their much anticipated debut album Over the Silvery Lake in March 2016 via The Great Pop Supplement/Crimson Crow. Blending folk pastoralism with swampy 60s Americana, they sound like […]

SHIPS HAVE SAILED to release new album 'MOODSWINGS'
New Music

SHIPS HAVE SAILED to release new album ‘MOODSWINGS’

January 14, 2016 XS Noize

Ships Have Sailed, an alternative pop-rock duo hailing from Los Angeles, debuted their first EP ‘Someday’ in 2014, gaining extensive airplay on College, NPR, and commercial radio in the US and Canada. The EP’s success […]

SUEDE - REVEAL VIDEO FOR ‘PALE SNOW’, Watch
Gigs

SUEDE – REVEAL VIDEO FOR ‘PALE SNOW’, Watch

January 14, 2016 XS Noize

Ahead of the album release, Suede have revealed a hauntingly poignant video for the track ‘Pale Snow’, taken from the album’s accompanying film. The band will be appearing at a special series of in-store shows […]

ALBUM REVIEW:  OST & KJEX - FREEDOM WIG
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: OST & KJEX – FREEDOM WIG

January 14, 2016 David McElroy

Ost & Kjex are a Norwegian electro duo whose new album Freedom Wig amply shows how difficult it can be to translate electronic music from DJ sets to an album. They are obviously influenced by […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  ELECTRIC EYE - MERCURY RISE
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ELECTRIC EYE – MERCURY RISE

January 14, 2016 XS Noize

Norwegian psych-rock quartet Electric Eye are back with a new song and accompanying visuals – ‘Mercury Rise’ (which can be seen below). It’s the second piece of new material to surface since 2013’s ‘Pick-Up, Lift- […]

DAUGHTER - Announce European Tour, New Album Out In January
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DAUGHTER – NOT TO DISAPPEAR

January 13, 2016 Fionn Crossan

Daughter is the name for the three piece indie-folk band from North London. The band formed in 2010 and since releasing their debut EP, His Young Heart, in 2011, the band have continued to go […]

THE CORAL - SET OUT TO ‘CLEANSE’ CRIMINAL CASSETTE COMPILATIONS BY RECORDING NEW ALBUM OVER FANS’ TAPE MISTAKES
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THE CORAL – SET OUT TO ‘CLEANSE’ CRIMINAL CASSETTE COMPILATIONS BY RECORDING NEW ALBUM OVER FANS’ TAPE MISTAKES

January 13, 2016 XS Noize

Cassette tapes have been used and abused for decades, being used to compile collections of saccharine love songs by unwanted admirers and tunes chopped abruptly before a radio DJ cuts in. The Coral have followed […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2016 UK / EUROPEAN TOUR
Gigs

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2016 UK / EUROPEAN TOUR

January 13, 2016 XS Noize

Following on from highly successful 2015 dates in UK, Europe and North America John Rotten Lydon’s Public Image Ltd (PiL) are pleased to announce a further UK/Europe summer tour kicking off in Valencia, Spain on […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FIELD MUSIC - DISAPPOINTED
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: FIELD MUSIC – DISAPPOINTED

January 13, 2016 XS Noize

Field Music have just shared another new track “Disappointed,” in the wake of the sax-punctuated groove of the BBC 6 Music A-listed “The Noisy Days Are Over.” “Disappointed” was premiered last night by Zane Lowe […]

The Name of This Band Is… BILLY BIBBY & THE WRY SMILES Winter Tour 2016 and Upcoming EP 5
Features

The Name of This Band Is… BILLY BIBBY & THE WRY SMILES Winter Tour 2016 and Upcoming EP

January 12, 2016 Julie Blore-Bizot

Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles are the recently formed and freshly christened band fronted by former lead guitar and founding member of Catfish and the Bottlemen, Billy Bibby. XSNoize has reported on Billy previously […]

WIN: Tickets to see SLIPKNOT With very special guest: Suicidal Tendencies, The SSE Arena, Belfast – 15 Feb 2016
Competitions

WIN: Tickets to see SLIPKNOT With very special guest: Suicidal Tendencies, The SSE Arena, Belfast – 15 Feb 2016

January 12, 2016 XS Noize

The multi-platinum, Grammy-Award-winning, masked beast that is SLIPKNOT will play The SSE Arena, Belfast on 15th February. After their triumphant return headlining this year’s Download Festival at Donington Park, the metal icons return to these […]

KULA SHAKER announce February album and tour, listen to new track 'Infinite Sun'
Gigs

KULA SHAKER unveil video for ‘INFINITE SUN’, Watch

January 12, 2016 XS Noize

Kula Shaker have finally emerged from the silence and mark their return with a new album a series of special live dates throughout the UK & Beyond. On 12 February 2016 the band will release […]

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