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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 […]

          shack
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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
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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
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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
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          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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        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          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 […]

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REVIEW: LUSH: CHORUS – THE COMPLETE ALBUM COLLECTION
Album Reviews

REVIEW: LUSH: CHORUS – THE COMPLETE ALBUM COLLECTION

December 4, 2015 Sandra Blemster

It’s been almost 20 years since we’ve heard anything from the inimitable indie band Lush. Not since their split in 1998 following on from the tragic death of their drummer Chris Acland in 1996 they […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: PASSION FALLS - 'The Greatest Adventure'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: PASSION FALLS – ‘The Greatest Adventure’

December 4, 2015 XS Noize

Growing up on show-tunes and majoring in Kanye is a sure fire route to musical magic, and Passion Falls frontman Jonny Holland is dripping with the stuff. Channelling his refreshingly eclectic tastes into a band […]

A NORTHERN SOUL EXPERIENCE 2
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A NORTHERN SOUL EXPERIENCE

December 3, 2015 Sandra Blemster

Tucked away in a venue in Manchester you will find me and approximately 40 plus people feverishly following a 30-something year old guy in very wide trousers around the room. Sounds like an episode of […]

REVEREND AND THE MAKERS Announce New Album & Film 'MIRRORS
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REVEREND AND THE MAKERS join THE LIBERTINES and THE COURTEENERS on 2016 tour dates

December 3, 2015 XS Noize

Reverend and The Makers, whose new album, Mirrors, was their fifth to go Top Twenty in the UK album charts last month, have just been announced as special guests on the forthcoming tours with The […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: PINK FROST - 'Where Days Go'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: PINK FROST – ‘Where Days Go’

December 3, 2015 XS Noize

Chicago’s critically-praised quartet Pink Frost premiere a new track today from the upcoming release of a completely remixed and remastered update to their debut album, Gargoyle Days. Originally released under the band’s previous moniker Apteka […]

ANDREW WEATHERALL ANNOUNCES HIS FIRST SOLO ALBUM SINCE 2009 “CONVENANZA”
New Music

ANDREW WEATHERALL ANNOUNCES HIS FIRST SOLO ALBUM SINCE 2009 “CONVENANZA”

December 3, 2015 XS Noize

‘Convenanza’ is the sound of Andrew Weatherall looking back at the clutter of a life thoroughly lived and realising it’s too late to tidy it up in any meaningful way. It would be marvellous to […]

PESKY to release 'SMELLS LIKE TWEEN SPIRIT' Mini-album in October
New Music

PESKY’S GIANT SCHOOL-HALL-OF-SOUND! – 7 Piece Pre-Teens Pesky! unveil Xmas Cover/Single 

December 2, 2015 XS Noize

The Truth: Pesky! are still seven kids from Ulverston, Cumbria, a small market town on the edge of the Lake District. They consist of Megan Cooper (vocals), Niamh Angell (vocals), Patsy Gillam (bass), Kate Stamp […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE ANCHORESS - 'POPULAR'
New Music

THE ANCHORESS unveils video for ‘You and Only You’ featuring Mansun’s Paul Draper

December 2, 2015 XS Noize

Renaissance woman, and force of nature Catherine Anne Davies aka The Anchoress, aka Catherine A.D. has announced her debut album Confessions of A Romantic Novelist which is released on January 8, 2016.  The album was […]

ORLANDO SEALE AND THE SWELL - Filthy Hope
Interviews

INTERVIEW: ORLANDO SEALE AND THE SWELL

December 2, 2015 XS Noize

British-born singer songwriter Orlando Seale was living and working as an actor in LA when his girlfriend lent him Elliot Smith’s old guitar. Then she left him. He made his way home to London and was […]

TAME IMPALA: First Official Single "'Cause I'm A Man" Shared TODAY! - Listen
Gigs

TAME IMPALA win big at the ARIA Awards and drop video for ‘The Less I Know The Better’…

December 2, 2015 XS Noize

Following a massive week seeing them win 5 awards at the ARIA Awards, including Album of the Year, Best Group, and Best Rock Album, Tame Impala have just dropped the awesome new video for ‘The […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LINE & CIRCLE -  "Like A Statue" - video
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: LINE & CIRCLE – “Like A Statue” – video

December 2, 2015 XS Noize

Today LA’s Line & Circle have shared a music video for “Like A Statue,” the first single from their debut album, Split Figure. The track is a riff on Arthur Rimbaud’s poem “The Sleeper In […]

SUEDE - Release 'Dog Man Star' - 20th Anniversary Live At The Royal Albert Hall set
Gigs

SUEDE REVEAL BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR ‘LIKE KIDS’ AND ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL 2016 TOUR DATES

December 2, 2015 XS Noize

Having premiered the new album and accompanying film during two consecutive nights at London’s Roundhouse, Suede have announced additional tour dates for 2016. They will be performing in London and Leeds. At these shows the […]

COLDPLAY - announce new album 'A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS' - Listen to track
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: COLDPLAY – A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS

December 2, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Since first breaking into the music scene in 2000 with the widely acclaimed Parachutes Coldplay have gone from strength-to-strength breaking markets world wide and managing massive success without selling out. Something very few artists manage […]

DJANGO DJANGO GEAR UP FOR HUGE UK SHOWS TO SEE OUT 2015
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DJANGO DJANGO GEAR UP FOR HUGE UK SHOWS TO SEE OUT 2015

December 1, 2015 XS Noize

Rounding off what has been a stellar year for the cosmic pop outfit, DJANGO DJANGO are now preparing to hit the road for what will be the biggest UK dates of their career so far. […]

MONEY - Share new single, 'I'll Be The Night'  Taken from Suicide Songs, released January 1
Gigs

MONEY – Share new single, ‘I’ll Be The Night’ Taken from Suicide Songs, released January

December 1, 2015 XS Noize

In 2013, MONEY released their debut album The Shadow Of Heaven, following only a handful of concerts that felt more like communions in out-of-the-way venues, advertised only by word-of-mouth. The record sounded similarly crafted – […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE JAY VONS (featuring members of REIGNING SOUND) - "It Was Wrong to Love You"
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE JAY VONS (featuring members of REIGNING SOUND) – “It Was Wrong to Love You”

December 1, 2015 XS Noize

The Jay Vons release their third single “It Was Wrong To Love You” via La Castanya on 11 December, along with the b-side, “Ghoulin’”. Featuring members of Reigning Sound, this Brooklyn rock’n’soul combo offer up […]

CHEATAHS share new song, 'Su-pra' + announce UK & US live dates
Gigs

CHEATAHS announce new single, Freak Waves + London headline show in January and new European shows

December 1, 2015 XS Noize

Having seen out 2015 with a run of live shows and the release of their second album, Mythologies, to high acclaim, Cheatahs are pleased to announce details of new single Freak Waves, which will be […]

LELAND SUNDRIES - Debut Album – Music For Outcasts  Out February
New Music

LELAND SUNDRIES – Debut Album – Music For Outcasts Out February

December 1, 2015 XS Noize

Crackling garage rock meets literate indie rock in a sound marinated in the extremes of New York City on Music For Outcasts, the full-length debut and first UK/European release for Leland Sundries. It comes out […]

BLUE SOAP MUSIC partner with MANCHESTER CITY FC 1
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BLUE SOAP MUSIC partner with MANCHESTER CITY FC

November 30, 2015 XS Noize

Blue Soap Radio Plugging and PR have today announced they are working with Manchester City Football Club to provide pre-match entertainment at the Etihad Stadium’s City Square. Andrea from Blue Soap Radio Plugging and PR: […]

A look back at the U2 / BRIAN ENO collaboration - PASSENGERS: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS 1 2
Album Reviews

A look back at the U2 / BRIAN ENO collaboration – PASSENGERS: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS 1

November 30, 2015 Lori Gava

For those too young to have been there and for those of us getting too old to remember, I want to pause a moment and go back to a time when U2 was not only […]

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