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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
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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: 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 […]

        • In Focus

          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, […]

  • Gigs
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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
          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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          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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VIET CONG - Announce World Tour
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VIET CONG – Announce World Tour

July 16, 2015 XS Noize

Recently long listed for the 2015 Polaris Award, Viet Cong haven’t stayed still since their critically acclaimed debut self-titled album was released earlier this year. A broken hand couldn’t even stop a commanding and powerful […]

BROKEN HANDS - Stream new space-rock track 'Meteor' - Listen
New Music

BROKEN HANDS – announce debut album TURBULENCE / Watch new ‘Meteor’ video

July 16, 2015 XS Noize

Broken Hands are proud to announce the release of their long-awaited debut album Turbulence, on 9th October via So Recordings. A truly ambitious and bold statement of intent, Turbulence has by no means come easily […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: IAIN MORRISON - 'EAS' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: IAIN MORRISON – ‘EAS’ – Listen

July 16, 2015 XS Noize

Iain Morrison has premiered his new song ‘Eas’ (taken from the album of the same name) with Folk Radio, who describe it as “music that will cut you adrift from this world”. Gaelic for ‘cascading […]

EDITORS - announce new album 'IN DREAM' out 2nd October
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EDITORS – announce new album ‘IN DREAM’ out 2nd October

July 15, 2015 XS Noize

Following the surprise release of their first new music in two years via a secretive placing of ‘No Harm’ on a Play It Again Sam label sampler and a further taster in the form of […]

MEAT WAVE - announce new album, Delusion Moon, due Sept 18th
Gigs

MEAT WAVE – announce new album, Delusion Moon, due Sept 18th

July 15, 2015 XS Noize

Meat Wave are constantly being asked about their name, but they get why you would. Pulled from a classic headline in The Onion, the Chicago-based trio will release their new album Delusion Moon via new […]

BROTHER & BONES - Unveil video for 'Raining Stone'
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BROTHER & BONES – Unveil video for ‘Raining Stone’

July 15, 2015 XS Noize

BROTHER & BONES unveil their powerful new live video for ‘Raining Stone’, taken from the band’s forthcoming self titled debut album, out August 28th. Directed by Luke Pilbeam, the footage was taken from their recent […]

SMALL FEET - Reveal New Single "Gold" from August Album 'From Far Enough Away Everything Sounds Like The Ocean'
New Music

SMALL FEET – Reveal New Single “Gold” from August Album ‘From Far Enough Away Everything Sounds Like The Ocean’

July 15, 2015 XS Noize

Fronted by Stockholm based songwriter Simon Stålhamre, SMALL FEET draw from American influences, drawing comparisons to Neil Young, Chad VanGaalen and a Scandinavian Woods. Stålhamre was a virtual recluse after leaving school at 15 and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEMOB HAPPY - 'Wash It Down' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEMOB HAPPY – ‘Wash It Down’ – Listen

July 15, 2015 XS Noize

Following their critically acclaimed ‘Succubus’ single and Young & Numb EP, Brighton’s rising garage rock force Demob Happy assert themselves as one of the UK’s most exciting new bands with ‘Wash It Down’, the roaring […]

THE SUGARCUBES - to reissue 'Life's Too Good' album in green vinyl
New Music

THE SUGARCUBES – to reissue ‘Life’s Too Good’ album in green vinyl

July 14, 2015 XS Noize

It’s sometimes hard to recall just how much of an impact The Sugarcubes debut single ‘Birthday’ made when it’s magical off-kilter melody first hit the airwaves via John Peel’s show in the later part of […]

REVIEW: GUS HARROWER - MYSTERY EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: GUS HARROWER – MYSTERY EP

July 14, 2015 David McElroy

Mystery is the debut e.p. by Edinburgh based singer/songwriter Gus Harrower who, despite only being the tender age of 16 years old, has produced an e.p. that displays fine songwriting abilities and an ear for […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ALAN MAIR - STAIRWAY TO HELL - (video)
Album Reviews

TRACK OF THE DAY: ALAN MAIR – STAIRWAY TO HELL – (video)

July 14, 2015 XS Noize

Musical icon of The Only Ones returns with a powerful follow up to his first single “Four Winds”. Written, sung and produced by Alan Mair ‘Stairway to Hell’ is an accumulation of his experiences and […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release debut track 'Time For Love' 20th July
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Liam from THE WINACHI TRIBE

July 13, 2015 XS Noize

The psychedelic funk of George Clinton, the brooding menace of Massive Attack, the rolling hypnotic beats of Happy Mondays and the vision and flow of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five are all essential ingredients […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPECTOR - 'STAY HIGH' (video)
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPECTOR – ‘STAY HIGH’ (video)

July 13, 2015 XS Noize

Having impressed fans and critics alike with previous singles ‘All The Sad Young Men’ and ‘Bad Boyfriend’, Spector return with new single ‘Stay High’ released August 21st on Fiction Records. Taken from their eagerly anticipated […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS - Chasing Yesterday
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’s HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce new single – “LOCK ALL THE DOORS” (watch video)

July 13, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will release ‘Lock All the Doors’ on August 28th. The track is the fourth single to be released from the hugely successful No 1 album ‘Chasing Yesterday’. ‘Lock All The […]

THE PRODIGY announce 'THE NIGHT IS MY FRIEND' EP for July release
New Music

THE PRODIGY – announce Scottish arena dates & reveal ‘GET YOUR FIGHT ON’ video

July 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following their headlining set at T In The Park this weekend, The Prodigy reveal an incendiary video for album favourite ‘Get Your Fight On’. Filmed live onstage while also giving GoPro cameras to members of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS - KEY MARKETS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS – KEY MARKETS

July 13, 2015 Lori Gava

The Sleaford Mods are suddenly becoming a popular sensation with their blend of English crossness and grass roots punk. The duo is releasing Key Markets on July 24, their third proper album their count or […]

ALBUM REVIEW: HEY ROCCO - TEENAGE MOVIE SOUNDTRACK
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: HEY ROCCO – TEENAGE MOVIE SOUNDTRACK

July 11, 2015 Lori Gava

You don’t get much closer to the definition of “baby band” than Hey Rocco, a trio of musicians barely out of high school, who call Charleston, South Carolina home. They are releasing their debut album […]

ROSE MCDOWALL announces reissue of  'Cut With The Cake Knife'
New Music

ROSE MCDOWALL announces reissue of ‘Cut With The Cake Knife’

July 9, 2015 XS Noize

Born in times of difficulty and adventure, Cut With The Cake Knife is the debut album from Rose McDowall, solo-artist and ex-member of cult pop group Strawberry Switchblade. Originally recorded in 1988-89 and now re-mastered […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release debut track 'Time For Love' 20th July
New Music

THE WINACHI TRIBE – Unveil New Video Starring Keith Allen – Watch

July 9, 2015 XS Noize

The psychedelic funk of George Clinton, the brooding menace of Massive Attack, the rolling hypnotic beats of Happy Mondays and the vision and flow of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five are all essential ingredients […]

Introducing... LOCK - Debut Single 'Click' - Listen
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WIN: ltd edition cassette single of ‘Click’ the debut single from ‘LOCK’

July 9, 2015 XS Noize

Sisters Edie and Gita aka Lock, release their debut single ‘Click’ via Raygun Records on July 10th. The track is a sinister, slinky, stripped-down showcase for Edie and Gita’s sultry voices. We have 2 very […]

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