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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 […]

          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
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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
          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 […]

        • 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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          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
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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
          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
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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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STATUS QUO
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STATUS QUO announce headline show at Botanic Gardens, Belfast on May 2024

November 16, 2023 XS Noize

The iconic STATUS QUO returns to the live circuit with shows for Summer 2024, including a date for Belfast at Live At Botanic Gardens on 28th May. STATUS QUO need no introduction – more hit […]

Junodream
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Exploring Junodream’s Debut Album ‘Pools of Colour’

November 15, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #155 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Ed Vyvyan and Tom Rea from dream rock four-piece junodream about their debut album, Pools Of Colour. Lined ten tracks deep, the band’s debut […]

Big Country
Gigs

BIG COUNTRY announce Limelight, Belfast show in September 2024

November 15, 2023 XS Noize

Big Country broke worldwide with the release of the album’s classic singles ‘Fields Of Fire’, ‘Chance’ and signature song ‘In A Big Country’, which went on to become massive worldwide hits, selling over 2 million […]

Gareth Dunlop at Ulster Hall, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Gareth Dunlop at Ulster Hall, Belfast

November 15, 2023 Bernie McAllister

Far From Saints were at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, as part of their extensive UK and Ireland tour with support from Belfast’s synth-pop artist, Gareth Dunlop, who played a fantastic set. Bernie McAllister was there […]

Smoke Fairies – Carried in Sound
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Smoke Fairies – Carried in Sound

November 15, 2023 Randall Radic

Alt-folk duo Smoke Fairies, aka Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies, release their sixth studio album, Carried in Sound, an album confronting the loss and grief of the intimate and challenging emotions that have on a […]

IN FOCUS// The Answer at Limelight 2, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
Gigs

THE ANSWER release video for new single ‘Wild Heart’

November 15, 2023 XS Noize

THE ANSWER announces a new video for their Nov 17th single “Wild Heart”. Directed by British director JJ Eringa, the video delves into a number of retro 70’s clips from the daredevil biker era when […]

IN FOCUS// Death Cult at Rock City, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Death Cult at Rock City, Nottingham

November 15, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

Ian Astbury and Death Cult came to Nottingham for their 8323 tour. The 40th-anniversary celebration tour gathered the life-long fans of the band and those who love The Cult. The post-punk legends were welcomed with […]

Music Genres and Their Seemingly Unrelated Connections
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Music Genres and Their Seemingly Unrelated Connections

November 14, 2023 XS Noize

Music, like all forms of art, is a naturally subjective thing. A hundred people could listen to the same song and get a hundred different meanings from it. On the other hand, certain genres of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SPELLES – Diving Into the Arms of the Divine
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SPELLES – Diving Into the Arms of the Divine

November 14, 2023 Randall Radic

Diving Into the Arms of the Divine, the debut album from indie-pop/dream-pop duo SPELLES is a mystical, cinematic exploration of our inner worlds and the private hells therein. Made up of Luc Laurent and Kathryn […]

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT
Gigs

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT announce show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

November 14, 2023 XS Noize

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT have announced a mammoth run of dates for 2024, taking in full tours of Australia and New Zealand, North America and the UK and Ireland. The live dates will see […]

Tool
Gigs

TOOL return to the UK in May and June for arena shows

November 14, 2023 XS Noize

TOOL make their highly-anticipated return to Europe this Spring, with a month of dates slated for the 2024 trek, including outings at London’s The O2, Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena and Paris’ Accor Arena, as well as […]

IN FOCUS// Nothing But Thieves at OVO Arena, Wembley, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Nothing But Thieves at OVO Arena, Wembley, London

November 13, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

On the 10th and 11th of November, one of the most exciting indie rock bands from Essex, Nothing But Thieves, had their completely sold-out gigs at the OVO Wembley Arena. The two support bands on […]

G Flip
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Australian pop-rocker G Flip on new single ‘Good Enough’

November 13, 2023 Randall Radic

Meet the Australian pop-rocker G Flip, who recently released their new single/music video, “Good Enough,” a track lifted from their latest album, DRUMMER. “Good Enough” is a brilliant example of the heat this nonbinary artist […]

Brand New Heavies
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Brand New Heavies at Barbican Centre, London

November 13, 2023 Michael Barron

The Brand New Heavies began life in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brothers International and changed their name once they signed their first record contract. When any band is still going strong […]

The Smile
News

THE SMILE announces new album ‘Wall Of Eyes’ & run of dates in the UK and Europe in March 2024

November 13, 2023 XS Noize

The Smile have today revealed details of their brand-new album Wall Of Eyes, set for release on 26th January on XL Recordings. The band have also shared the title track from the album “Wall Of […]

Far From Saints
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FAR FROM SAINTS share brand new track ‘The Weather Left To Go’

November 10, 2023 XS Noize

Released in June, Far From Saints’ self-titled album became one of the most critically acclaimed debuts of the year and immediately made a major chart impact, landing at #5 on the Official UK Album Chart […]

LIVE REVIEW: Hot Mulligan at Bogart’s, Cincinnati, Ohio Credit: Jesse Yarbrough
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Hot Mulligan at Bogart’s, Cincinnati, Ohio

November 10, 2023 Jesse Yarbrough

Hot Mulligan has had a busy, busy year. After completing a European tour, the group kicked off their North American tour on the 8th of November to a sold-out crowd. The entry queue stretched down […]

L.S. Dunes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: L.S. Dunes – Lost Songs: Lines And Shapes

November 9, 2023 Stuart Evans

In 2002, L.S. Dunes vocalist Anthony Green, guitarist Frank Iero, drummer Tucker Rule, bassist Tim Payne and guitarist Travis Stever released their debut album, Past Lives, a post-hardcore, punk, boundary-pushing record which went on to […]

The Killers
News

THE KILLERS announce new career-spanning collection REBEL DIAMONDS

November 9, 2023 XS Noize

Two decades into their incredible career, The Killers are thrilled to announce a celebratory ‘best of’ album, Rebel Diamonds, to be released on 8th December via EMI. The album of highlights features 20 tracks, including […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Rob Giles – Meditation Drive-Thru
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Rob Giles – Meditation Drive-Thru

November 9, 2023 Randall Radic

After almost a decade away from music, Grammy award-winning indie singer-songwriter Rob Giles releases his new album, Meditation Drive-Thru. At a sold-out show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, Giles walked off stage and stopped. […]

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