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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
          Album Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Album Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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
          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
          Gigs

          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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        • 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
          Interviews

          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
          Podcasts

          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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John Grant
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JOHN GRANT announces new album ‘The Art Of The Lie’

March 19, 2024 XS Noize

Today, John Grant announces his new album, The Art Of The Lie, due for release on 14th June via Bella Union and is available to preorder here. To accompany the announcement, Grant has shared a […]

Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood 
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood 

March 19, 2024 Stuart Evans

Kate Crutchfield unleashes her inner Americana on an album full of Country-Alt joy and beautiful musicianship. Before setting sail on her solo career, she joined forces with her twin sister, Allison. They formed P.S. Eliot, […]

Marc Almond
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MARC ALMOND announces new album ‘I’m Not Anyone’ & UK tour

March 19, 2024 XS Noize

Whether with his rich solo catalogue or during his time with the iconic Soft Cell, Marc Almond has always giftedly introduced songs – some lesser known, others a little forgotten by time – to new […]

Lemoncello
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Lemoncello announce self-titled debut album for May 3rd & share new single ‘Old Friend’

March 18, 2024 XS Noize

New Claddagh Records signing Lemoncello announced that their eponymous debut album will be released on Friday, May 3rd, 2024. The album announcement comes as Laura Quirke and Claire Kinsella share their new single, ‘Old Friend, […]

The Libertines
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THE LIBERTINES announce 4 extra live shows in November 2024

March 18, 2024 XS Noize

The Libertines, who release their eagerly awaited new album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade on April 5th, are thrilled to see their UK/IRELAND tour sell out within hours—faster than any previous tour in their […]

The Gaslight Anthem
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THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM announce new EP ‘History Books – Short Stories’

March 18, 2024 XS Noize

The Gaslight Anthem has announced HISTORY BOOKS – SHORT STORIES, a new EP arriving Friday, March 22, on their own Rich Mahogany Recordings label via Thirty Tigers. HISTORY BOOKS – SHORT STORIES collects four exclusive […]

LIVE REVIEW: Grace Petrie at Islington Assembly Hall Credit: Emily Marcovecchio
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Grace Petrie at Islington Assembly Hall

March 18, 2024 Michael Barron

At the Islington Assembly Hall, the typical struggle of support acts to garner a full audience was refreshingly absent. Just 15 minutes after the doors opened at 7 pm, Grace Petrie took to the stage […]

Shed Seven
Gigs

SHED SEVEN announce 30th-anniversary tour

March 18, 2024 XS Noize

Following the release of their acclaimed number one album, ‘A Matter of Time’, Shed Seven are thrilled to announce a very special 30th-anniversary tour, spanning 23 dates across 23 cities and towns this November and […]

Syncing Beats: The Rhythm of Music and Casino Gaming
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Syncing Beats: The Rhythm of Music and Casino Gaming

March 16, 2024 XS Noize

Imagine you’re at a concert, the band’s rhythm syncing with the pulse of the crowd, creating an electric atmosphere that’s both exhilarating and mesmerising. Now, let’s jump to a different kind of pastime: online gaming. […]

IN FOCUS// Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

March 15, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

Electronic new-wave music pioneers OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) graced the stage of Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on March 13th. The venue, filled to the brim with attendees spanning generations, eagerly anticipated the band’s […]

Daisy Chute
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Daisy Chute, Hollie Rogers & The Dunwells – Hold On To Us

March 15, 2024 XS Noize

Scottish/American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Daisy Chute brings us a beautiful new single, ‘Hold Onto Us.’ It is a collaboration between three acclaimed acts well established on the UK Folk / Americana scene: The Dunwells, Hollie […]

Kelly Jones
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Stereophonics frontman KELLY JONES announces intimate UK solo tour for May 2024

March 15, 2024 XS Noize

Following the news of his recently announced solo album, Kelly Jones has shared details of a five-city May 2024 UK tour today. The tour will see him perform twelve intimate live shows. The performances will […]

KillerStar
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KILLERSTAR share video for ‘Feel’ ahead of their headline show at London’s 100 Club

March 15, 2024 XS Noize

KillerStar released their debut album last week, which received critical acclaim. They are preparing to play their headline album launch show tomorrow at London’s 100 Club. The band’s founders, Rob Fleming (vocals, guitar, synths) and […]

Sister Bliss
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SISTER BLISS drops euphoric new single ‘Dancing With U’

March 15, 2024 XS Noize

A true dance music trailblazer and one of the forces behind Faithless, Sister Bliss announces her latest single, ‘Dancing With U’. The track drops Friday, March 15th, via Junkdog. One of the most successful British […]

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce ‘The Wild God Tour’

March 15, 2024 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce their first headline tour of the UK and Europe since 2017, with 27 shows across 17 countries this Autumn. The band are widely regarded as one of the […]

ride
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RIDE release new track ‘Monaco’ from their forthcoming seventh studio album ‘Interplay’

March 14, 2024 XS Noize

Ride today release ‘Monaco,’ the latest offering from their forthcoming seventh studio album, Interplay, out 29th March via Wichita Recordings / PIAS. The track follows the previously released BBC Radio 6 Music A-listed ‘Peace Sign’ […]

Starsailor
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Starsailor – Where the Wild Things Grow

March 14, 2024 Michael Barron

Starsailor, a band born from chance encounters at Wigan College, may not be a quintessential Wigan-based group, but their legacy as a musical institution is undeniable. Celebrating two decades since their debut, the release of […]

Bon_Jovi
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BON JOVI announce new album ‘FOREVER’ & release single ‘Legendary’

March 14, 2024 XS Noize

BON JOVI, a Grammy Award®-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band and one of history’s most iconic acts, continues their 40th-anniversary celebration with the release of “Legendary,” a new single and video out now […]

Shaheed and DJ Supreme
News

Shaheed and DJ Supreme release new album ‘The Art Of Throwing Darts’

March 14, 2024 XS Noize

Sometimes, returning to fundamentals is all it takes to remind you of the beauty at the roots of something great. At the roots of hip-hop—now a global phenomenon that speaks words of hope and compassion […]

Villagers
News

VILLAGERS share new single ‘You Lucky One’ from the forthcoming album ‘That Golden Time’

March 14, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Villagers share “You Lucky One”, the second single from the forthcoming sixth album That Golden Time – due May 10th. The exquisite new record unfurls award-winning Dublin singer-songwriter-instrumentalist-dramatist Conor O’Brien’s trademark melodic flair, his […]

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