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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”

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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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          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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          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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          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
          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
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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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LOWER DENS   SET TO RELEASE 'ESCAPE FROM EVIL' ON MARCH 30th
New Music

LOWER DENS SET TO RELEASE ‘ESCAPE FROM EVIL’ ON MARCH 30th

February 5, 2015 XS Noize

Ribbon Music is pleased to announce the third album from Baltimore’s Lower Dens, Escape from Evil on March 30, 2015 (March 31, 2015 in the USA). On Escape From Evil, Lower Dens’ Jana Hunter emerges: […]

THE LITTLE SECRETS SHARE DEBUT SINGLE 'ALL I NEED' - listen
New Music

THE LITTLE SECRETS SHARE DEBUT SINGLE ‘ALL I NEED’ – listen

February 5, 2015 XS Noize

Liverpool’s The Little Secrets are Kevin Dixon and Stacy Jo. Formed in 2010 after meeting at Liverpool’s world famous Cavern Club, Stacy was singing with another band when Kevin spotted her. Blown away by her […]

COURTNEY BARNETT ANNOUNCES 2015 US TOUR DATES
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COURTNEY BARNETT ANNOUNCES 2015 US TOUR DATES

February 5, 2015 XS Noize

It’s been an exciting week for Courtney Barnett fans after the Melbourne-based artist dropped her explosive and awesomely addictive first single “Pedestrian At Best” last week, along with the news that her debut album Sometimes […]

SHINERS - KARMA (IS COMING TO GET YOU)
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SHINERS – KARMA (IS COMING TO GET YOU)

February 5, 2015 XS Noize

Sick of living in a time where money, rather than talent, warrants success and minimum wage jobs won’t pay the rent? So Are SHINERS. SHINERS grew up at the height of Britpop with their parents’ […]

BC CAMPLIGHT - 'YOU SHOULD'VE GONE TO SCHOOL' - Listen
New Music

BC CAMPLIGHT – ‘HOW TO DIE IN THE NORTH’, MINI DOCUMENTARY – watch

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

BC Camplight – How To Die In The North, Mini Documentary. Shot at EVE Studios, Manchester, while BC Camplight was making his new album How To Die In The North. Featuring the track Atom Bomb […]

RIHANNA: FOURFIVESECONDS FT. KANYE WEST & PAUL MCCARTNEY - watch
New Music

RIHANNA: FOURFIVESECONDS FT. KANYE WEST & PAUL MCCARTNEY – watch

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

One of the biggest collaborations in music history, Rihanna has teamed up with Kanye West and Paul McCartney for a new song ‘FourFiveSeconds’. The campfire song is taken from Rihanna’s as-yet-untitled forthcoming album and is […]

NOEL GALLAGHER HAS OFFERED TO WRITE SONGS FOR LIAM GALLAGHER
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NOEL GALLAGHER HAS OFFERED TO WRITE SONGS FOR LIAM GALLAGHER

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher has offered to write songs for his brother Liam Gallagher should he start a solo career. Speaking to NME, Noel said that he would be happy to write songs for his brother and […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS LAUNCH 10 DATE + MIRRORS TOUR
New Music

IMAGINE DRAGONS LAUNCH 10 DATE + MIRRORS TOUR

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

With their highly anticipated new album ‘Smoke + Mirrors’ out imminently, US chart phenomenon Imagine Dragons play ten UK arena shows this November including their biggest UK show to date at London’s The O2 on […]

JAMES REISSUE DELUXE BOX SET OF  CLASSIC ALBUM 'LAID' & 'WAH WAH' 1
New Music

JAMES REISSUE DELUXE BOX SET OF CLASSIC ALBUM ‘LAID’ & ‘WAH WAH’

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

Twenty years on, Laid and Wah Wah have finally been reunited, and will be reissued together as the band originally intended. The two albums were recorded simultaneously at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studio in 1993; […]

The Twilight Sad
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD NEW SINGLE, ‘I COULD GIVE YOU ALL THAT YOU DON’T WANT’ OUT 9TH FEB

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their fourth full-length, Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants To Leave, Scotland’s The Twilight Sad have unveiled the second official single from the album. It comes in the […]

BETH JEANS HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE TO 'DU BLONDE',  NEW ALBUM SET FOR SPRING 2015
New Music

BETH JEANS HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE TO ‘DU BLONDE’, NEW ALBUM SET FOR SPRING 2015

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

Beth Jeans Houghton will release a brand new album this spring on Mute under the name DU BLONDE. The new moniker is a fresh start for Beth whose forthcoming album is a big change in […]

PANDORA PRESENTS: JACK WHITE LIVE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TRACK-BY-TRACK ARCHIVE
New Music

PANDORA PRESENTS: JACK WHITE LIVE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TRACK-BY-TRACK ARCHIVE

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading internet radio service, partnered with Jack White and Third Man Records to livestream White’s sold out Madison Square Garden show last Friday. The career-spanning set which The New York Post […]

MYLETS - 'TREMBLING HANDS' - listen
Track Of The Day

MYLETS – ‘TREMBLING HANDS’ – listen

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

Under the moniker Mylets, Henry Kohen takes on the roles of several musicians at once. The wunderkind guitarist who, at 17, became the youngest artist signed to Sargent House has since established his reputation as […]

PANDA BEAR - PANDA BEAR MEETS THE GRIM REAPER
New Music

PANDA BEAR RELEASES NEW SINGLE, ‘BOYS LATIN’, ON 23RD MARCH 2015

February 3, 2015 XS Noize

Boys Latin will be released as the second single from Panda Bear’s critically acclaimed recent album, Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper, on 23rd March 2015. The ‘Boys Latin’ video was directed by Isaiah Saxon […]

U2 ADD NEW DATES TO THE iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE TOUR 2015
Gigs

U2 ADD NEW DATES TO THE iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE TOUR 2015

February 3, 2015 XS Noize

Due To Overwhelming Demand 7th NEW YORK & 5th CHICAGO DATES ON SALE FEBRUARY 10 Newly Added Barcelona, London & Los Angeles Shows On Sale Now. NEW YORK, NY (Tuesday, February 3, 2014) – Having […]

MENACE BEACH - RATWORLD
Album Reviews

MENACE BEACH – RATWORLD

February 3, 2015 Jamie Gibson

Even in today’s instant download, Bandcamp upload world where even Beyonce can drop an album out of nowhere while you went to bed early for work the next morning, 2 years from your first ever […]

GRACE - PLUTO - listen, watch video
Track Of The Day

GRACE – PLUTO – listen, watch video

February 3, 2015 XS Noize

Anchored by a minimal beat amidst pulsing synths and stuttering drums, ‘Pluto’ is the debut offering from Australian native, Grace – out now via Liberation Music. Produced by Dave Sitek (TV On The Radio), Pluto […]

JOE BOYD TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM IN FEBRUARY
New Music

JOE BOYD NEW SINGLE – ‘DRIVER’ RELEASED ON AGONY & ECSTASY RECORDS – 2ND FEBRUARY 2015

February 3, 2015 XS Noize

Essex based Joe Boyd is set to release a new single on Agony & Ecstasy Records on the 2nd of 2015. ‘Driver’, is the follow up to ‘The Dead Of The Night’, and is the […]

INTERVIEW - IN THE COMPANY OF 'WOLF ALICE' 11
Interviews

INTERVIEW: In the company of Wolf Alice

February 2, 2015 Julie Blore-Bizot

The UK band Wolf Alice borrows its moniker from the twisted folktale of the same name by English novelist Angela Carter. In that story, a girl is raised by wolves, and taken in by nuns […]

GAZ COOMBES - MATADOR
Album Reviews

GAZ COOMBES – MATADOR

February 2, 2015 Stewart Gibson

Supergrass were one of the leading lights of the 90’s Britpop scene but this second solo effort from Gaz Coombes is as far away from that as can be which is a good thing. The […]

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