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          DOVES Unearth Lost Track ‘Spirit Of Your Friend’ Ahead of Upcoming ‘Best Of’ Collection

          October 6, 2025

          DOVES surprise fans and themselves by releasing a presumed lost track from their studio archive, bringing the soaring Spirit Of Your Friend out of the shadows of fan forum rumours and into the light. Added […]

          JAMES
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          JAMES Announce “Nothing But Love” – The Definitive Best Of and 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates

          October 6, 2025

          JAMES have announced Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of, due for release on 21 November. The release is a comprehensive and career-spanning collection, documenting the band’s journey from their early singles through to […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft announces 3Arena Dublin show for May 2026

          October 6, 2025

          2025 has already been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He has earned rapturous, stadium-wide receptions throughout his run of huge shows as special guest to Oasis, while his recent singles have generated great anticipation […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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 […]

        • Round Up

          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, […]

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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
          Interviews

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

          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
          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 […]

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The Killers
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THE KILLERS add extra show at 3Arena, Dublin due to demand

December 7, 2023 XS Noize

Due to phenomenal demand, The Killers have added an extra date, 12th June 2024, at 3Arena with special guest Travis. Tickets for 12th, 14th, & 15th June go on sale Friday 8th December at 9.30am […]

Green Day
News

GREEN DAY release video for new single ‘Dilemma’

December 7, 2023 XS Noize

Global rock superstars Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – aren’t holding back on their latest single, “Dilemma.” This high-octane track will be featured on the band’s 14th studio album […]

Jane's Addiction
Gigs

JANE’S ADDICTION announce headline show at The Summer Series at Trinity College, Dublin

December 6, 2023 XS Noize

Legendary US rock band JANE’S ADDICTION today announced a headline show at The Summer Series at Trinity College, Dublin, on Friday, 28th June 2024. Formed back in 1985, JANE’S ADDICTION are a world-renowned, much loved, […]

BON JOVI
News

BON JOVI release video for ‘Christmas Isn’t Christmas’, filmed at Santa’s Pub!

December 6, 2023 XS Noize

As an early Christmas surprise for fans, rock and roll Hall of Fame band Bon Jovi released a new original holiday song, “Christmas Isn’t Christmas,” on Island Records. Recorded recently in Nashville. Jon has explained […]

The Libertines
News

THE LIBERTINES share video for new single ‘Night Of The Hunter’

December 6, 2023 XS Noize

The Libertines are delighted to announce the release of a wonderful new song, a Shakespearean tale of blood and revenge, entitled “Night of The Hunter”, which is taken from the band’s forthcoming fourth studio album, […]

Peter Cunnah
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: D:Ream’s Pete Cunnah on new compilation ‘The Best Thing’

December 5, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #158 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Peter Cunnah from D:Ream to discuss the brand new double CD compilation, “D:Ream – The Best Thing.” Peter Cunnah & Al Mackenzie made their […]

The Dwarves
Interviews

INTERVIEW: The Dwarves’ Blag Jesus on ‘The Dwarves Concept Album’

December 5, 2023 Randall Radic

Punk rock outfit The Dwarves released their new album, The Dwarves Concept Album, on November 17. When they formed in Chicago in the mid-80s, The Dwarves were a garage rock band named Suburban Nightmare, a […]

Sir Rod Stewart and Jools Holland
News

Sir Rod Stewart & Jools Holland partner up on new album ‘Swing Fever’

December 5, 2023 XS Noize

Sir Rod Stewart and Jools Holland with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra present the exquisite Swing Fever – a 13-track sparkling salute to the timeless songs of the big band years, reignited by two true […]

The Bothy Band
Gigs

THE BOTHY BAND are back! (Playing their first Irish concert since 1979) Live at Waterfront Hall, Belfast

December 5, 2023 XS Noize

After a 40-year hiatus, the most influential Irish trad band of all time are reforming and playing their first Irish concert since 1979 in Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on Sunday, 25th February 2024. This Belfast TradFest […]

noel gallagher
Gigs

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce four huge new summer 2024 live shows

December 4, 2023 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today announce four huge outdoor shows for summer 2024, including Wigan’s Robin Park (Thursday, 18th July), London’s Alexandra Palace Park (Saturday, 20th July), as well as returning to Cardiff Castle […]

THE ZUTONS
Gigs

THE ZUTONS announce new album ‘The Big Decider’ & 2024 UK Tour

December 4, 2023 XS Noize

THE ZUTONS have announced details of their first album together for 16 years. The Big Decider is out on 26th April and was recorded at Abbey Road Studios with legendary songwriter and producer Nile Rodgers, […]

IN FOCUS// Lorna Shore (with Distant, Ingested and Rivers of Nihil) at O2 Academy, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Lorna Shore (with Distant, Ingested and Rivers of Nihil) at O2 Academy, Leeds

December 4, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

On the 29th of November, Leeds was visited by four heavy bands: energetic deathcore band Distant from the Netherlands, ferocious slammers Ingested from Manchester, UK, Pennsylvanian death metal giants Rivers of Nihil and deathcore geniuses […]

BLACK GRAPE
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Black Grape at Electric Ballroom, Camden

December 4, 2023 Michael Barron

Despite initially splitting up after just five years in 1998, with several extended hiatus’, Black Grape turned 30 this year. While there was no mention of this anniversary, new material debuted from their forthcoming fourth […]

Beetlebug
News

BEETLEBUG shares new single ‘until the end’ & plays her first-ever London headline show at The Courtyard Theatre on December 9th

December 4, 2023 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Beetlebug is cultivating an online community, welcomingly beckoning newcomers into a world rich with wistful melodies, gentle acoustics and heart-warming tales of self-discovery, growing up, youthful nostalgia and navigating the world with an open […]

James Arthur
Gigs

JAMES ARTHUR announces Custom House Square, Belfast show on 27th August 2024

December 4, 2023 XS Noize

Following his recent return with new tracks ‘Blindside’ & ‘A Year Ago’, James Arthur has announced his fifth, brand new studio album, Bitter Sweet Love – out January 26th, 2024, on Columbia Records. James Arthur […]

Limp Bizkit
Gigs

LIMP BIZKIT announce headline show at Belsonic, Belfast on 12th June 2024

December 4, 2023 XS Noize

US nu-metal legends Limp Bizkit are pleased to announce a headline show at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Wednesday 12th June 2024. Limp Bizkit has returned to touring with some of their biggest-ever UK shows. They […]

SNOW PATROL announce their only Irish date in 2024 at Thomond Park, Limerick
Gigs

SNOW PATROL announce their only Irish date in 2024 at Thomond Park, Limerick

December 4, 2023 XS Noize

Snow Patrol have announced their only Irish date in 2024 with a stadium show at Thomond Park, Limerick, on Friday 12th July 2024. Over a twenty-nine-year career, Snow Patrol has carved out a unique place […]

Keane
News

KEANE reveal unreleased single ‘Love Actually’, coinciding with classic British film’s 20th anniversary re-release

December 1, 2023 XS Noize

Following the announcement of the 20th Anniversary celebrations of their acclaimed debut album ‘Hopes and Fears’, Keane have unveiled a very special, unreleased single ‘Love Actually’ to coincide with the re-release of the classic British […]

Kenny Rogers, The Gambler - What Does This Song Mean?
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Kenny Rogers, The Gambler – What Does This Song Mean?

December 1, 2023 XS Noize

The Gambler, by Kenny Rogers, became a hit, and it was even used on television and recorded in many different ways to be available for future use. Because of this, Kenny Rogers, the author, became […]

Liam Gallagher
Gigs

LIAM GALLAGHER ‘Definitely Maybe 30 Years’ tour announced for BELFAST VITAL 2024

December 1, 2023 XS Noize

It would be hard to top Liam Gallagher’s biblical Knebworth Park shows, which proved to be some of the biggest live events of 2022. But the always ambitious icon has once again excelled himself with […]

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