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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

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          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, […]

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

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          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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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          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 […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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 […]

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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

          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
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          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
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          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: 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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          June 19, 2025

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

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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, […]

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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

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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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COURTNEY BARNETT ANNOUNCES 2015 US TOUR DATES
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COURTNEY BARNETT Shares video for new song “DEPRESTON” – Watch

March 4, 2015 XS Noize

March 23rd will see the much-anticipated release of the debut LP proper from Courtney Barnett, “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit”. Recorded in the autumn of 2014 in an intense ten […]

SAUNA YOUTH - Announce new album, Distractions Released 8th June
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SAUNA YOUTH – Announce new album, Distractions Released 8th June

March 3, 2015 XS Noize

Having started out in 2009 in Brighton, Sauna Youth ended up moving to London and changing line up to its current constellation in 2011. Attracted to the possibilities apparent within a DIY philosophy, the band […]

POCKET APOCALYPSE - Stream New Track 'Hollow' + Announce UK Tour Dates
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POCKET APOCALYPSE – Stream New Track ‘Hollow’ + Announce UK Tour Dates

March 3, 2015 XS Noize

Liverpool post-rock quartet Pocket Apocalypse are pleased to announce that their mini-album ‘Under Our Sky’ will be released on 23rd March, as well as an extensive run of UK tour dates and festival appearances for […]

ART NIKELS Debut EP ‘Primitives’ Out March 30th
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ART NIKELS Debut EP ‘Primitives’ Out March 30th

March 3, 2015 XS Noize

Art Nikels is a brewing presence in the East Bay and greater San Francisco music scene. Art Nikels presents a freeform blend of electronically fused psych-rock, citing influences ranging from hip-rock to kraut-höp. Unpredictable performers, […]

TOYDRUM - REMIX NOEL GALLAGHER'S 'IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT' - Listen
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TOYDRUM – REMIX NOEL GALLAGHER’S ‘IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT’ – Listen

March 3, 2015 XS Noize

In The Heat Of The Moment (Toydrum remix) is the first time Pablo Clements and James Griffith have remixed a Noel Gallagher track since they remixed ‘AKA.. What A Life!’, and ‘Let The Lord Shine […]

MUMFORD & SONS  will release their third album, 'Wilder Mind', on the 4th May
New Music

MUMFORD & SONS will release their third album, ‘Wilder Mind’, on the 4th May

March 2, 2015 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons will release their third album, ‘Wilder Mind’, on the 4th May 2015 through Gentlemen of the Road/Island Records. It will be preceded by a new single, ‘Believe’, on the 27th April. ‘Wilder […]

MARTIN GORE - Announces solo album - 'MG' out April - Listen to track
New Music

MARTIN GORE – Announces solo album – ‘MG’ out April – Listen to track

March 2, 2015 XS Noize

Martin Gore founding member of Depeche Mode who have sold over 100 million records worldwide, has announced the release of a new solo album. MG will be released on Mute Records on 27 April 2015. […]

SWERVEDRIVER ANNOUNCE FIRST ALBUM IN 18 YEARS
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SWERVEDRIVER – I Wasn’t Born To Lose You

March 2, 2015 Lori Gava

After a lengthy hiatus Shoegaze indie band Swervedriver reunites to release their fifth album “I Wasn’t Born To Lose You”. Swervedriver were inspired to reconvene after observing the success of The Pixies reunion in conjunction […]

BOWHUNTER - ‘Count To Ten’
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BOWHUNTER – ‘Count To Ten’

March 2, 2015 XS Noize

Kent four-piece BOWHUNTER are pleased to announce that their debut EP ‘To Love Again’ will be released on 4th May. After The JCQ called an end to their full-throttle rock and roll in 2014, vocalist […]

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 27/04/2015 1
Vinyl Five

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 02/03/2015

March 1, 2015 Kenny Murdock

Check out this weeks ‘Vinyl Five for Monday 02/03/2015’, The essential vinyl you should own this week, carefully selected by Kenny Murdock from Belfast’s best vinyl record store ‘Sick Records Belfast‘. About ‘Sick Records, Belfast’ […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS - Chasing Yesterday
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS – Chasing Yesterday

March 1, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher has pulled out another ten tracks from his endless bag of songs to bring us his second solo album, Chasing Yesterday. The self produced record was recorded between Jan – July 2014 and announced […]

LITTLE MAY / Announce new single ‘Hide’ and UK dates
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LITTLE MAY / Announce new single ‘Hide’ and UK dates

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

Hailed by international tastemakers as Australia’s breakout act of 2014, Liz Drummond, Hannah Field and Annie Hamilton, otherwise known as Little May, have quickly won over hearts far beyond home shores. 2014 saw the band […]

LANDSHAPES - Announce 'Heyoon', due 4th May
New Music

LANDSHAPES – Announce ‘Heyoon’, due 4th May

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

Lost practices, hidden worlds, secret topics – Landshapes shift around the dark, magical borders of alternative culture, soaking up poetry and peccadillos, high art and low desires. On their second album Heyoon, released on Bella […]

ELSTOW - Share video for 'Evil Dreams' - Watch
New Music

ELSTOW – Share video for ‘Evil Dreams’ – Watch

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

In July 2012 Jared Shaw and Chel Browne sent a couple of low-fi demos to Peats Ridge Festival on a whim. Having played only one live show together, their obsession with music was very much […]

DAYDREAM FRENZY - release download track 'Jade's Song'!
New Music

DAYDREAM FRENZY – release download track ‘Jade’s Song’!

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

Daydream Frenzy are all set to unveil their debut album, Pride & Wonder, due for release on March 30th 2015 via Daydream Records. To celebrate their forthcoming album’s release, the band have released the explosive […]

SURFER BLOOD:   Stream new track 'Dorian' - Listen
New Music

SURFER BLOOD: Stream new track ‘Dorian’ – Listen

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

After announcing the upcoming release of a new album, their first with beloved UK indie-rock imprint Fierce Panda records, today Surfer Blood preview the first taste of 1000 Palms with the sprawling Dorian. Of the […]

ANDREA BALENCY - New Single 'Waterfalls' Stream here
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ANDREA BALENCY – New Single ‘Waterfalls’ Stream here

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

Franco-Mexican artist, singer, instrumentalist and producer ANDREA BALENCY follows her breakthrough 2014 with a brand new EP entitled Volcano, demonstrating a growth in style, experience and quality beyond that which she has already earned. Having […]

THOM YORKE RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM 'TOMORROWS MODERN BOXES' THROUGH BIT TORRENT
Album Stream

THOM YORKE – releases UK Gold soundtrack for free! – Listen

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

Between Thom Yorke’s surprise solo album Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes and working on the new Radiohead album, the singer managed to sneak in some minimalist soundscapes to help score the documentary UK Gold, which details Big […]

HANNAH COHEN - unveils new track "Fake It" - Listen
Gigs

HANNAH COHEN – unveils new track “Fake It” – Listen

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

With her sublime second album Pleasure Boy due for release 30th March on Bella Union, HANNAH COHEN has just announced news of London headline show at Corsica Studios to begin a European tour. Date / […]

YOUNG ROMANCE -  Announce 'Wild' EP
Gigs

YOUNG ROMANCE: share video for new single Wasting Time’ – watch

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in 2013 – Young Romance is the London based Noise Pop duo comprising of Claire (Vocal & Drums) and Paolo (Guitar). After early shows supporting Mystery Jets, Slow Club and Summer Camp, 2014 saw […]

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