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          Culture Wars Swing Back Hard with Anthemic New Single “Bittersweet”

          October 15, 2025

          Emotion-fueled rock collective Culture Wars return with their new single “Bittersweet,” an arena-ready, shout-from-the-rooftops anthem that showcases frontman Alex Dugan’s dynamic vocal range and the band’s ability to blend soaring hooks with raw angst. The […]

          Ilan Eshkeri
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          BAFTA and Emmy-Nominated Composer Ilan Eshkeri Announces Visionary ‘Space Station Earth’ Tour for Summer 2026

          October 15, 2025

          Ilan Eshkeri’s ‘Space Station Earth’ is a genre-defying audio-visual experience which offers the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of an astronaut. A collaboration between the BAFTA and Emmy-nominated composer and the European […]

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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

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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
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          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 […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘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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          Divine comedy
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          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 […]

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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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        • 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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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          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 […]

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        • Miles Kane | XS Noize Podcast #251
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          Miles Kane on new album ‘Sunlight in the Shadows’ & Working with Dan Auerbach | XS Noize Podcast #251

          October 15, 2025

          In this episode, #251 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Kane to discuss his electrifying new album Sunlight in the Shadows — a swaggering, soulful, and deeply personal record marking […]

          BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
          Podcast

          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

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Take That
Gigs

TAKE THAT announce Belfast, Belsonic show on Saturday 22nd June 2024

October 16, 2023 XS Noize

Take That have today announced their return to Europe with a huge outdoor live tour set for summer 2024. This Life Under The Stars will see the trio – Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard […]

Liam Gallagher
Gigs

LIAM GALLAGHER announces ‘Definitely Maybe 30 Years’ arena tour in 2024

October 16, 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 […]

Nirvana
News

NIRVANA unveil visualiser for newly remastered ‘Dumb’ ahead of 30th anniversary ‘In Utero’ release

October 13, 2023 XS Noize

Today marks the release of the quasi-psychedelic visualiser for the newly remastered track “Dumb” from the upcoming 30th-anniversary reissue of Nirvana’s In Utero. Directed and created by RuffMercy from hand-painted Super-8mm film.  Also available is […]

KiD RAiN
News

KiD RAiN shares video for his brand new single ‘Last Resort’

October 13, 2023 XS Noize

KiD RAiN is on fire after a big reaction to his summer ‘Something To Hate’, which earned his first Radio 1 Future Pop & Future Artist plays as well as his debut BBC Introducing session. […]

The Libertines 2023 Photo Credit Ed Cooke
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THE LIBERTINES announce new album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’ & share first single ‘Run Run Run’

October 13, 2023 XS Noize

The Libertines are excited to announce the release of their fourth studio album entitled All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade, out 8th March 2024. The release marks the band’s first new album in nine years […]

The Streets - The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Streets – The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light

October 13, 2023 Michael Barron

When multi-instrumentalist Mike Skinner’s project The Streets released their first LP in 2002, apart from offering a fresh, vibrant sound, its success was also being able to capture the zeitgeist. Over 20 years later, cultural […]

The Menzingers - Some Of It Was True
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Menzingers – Some Of It Was True

October 13, 2023 Jesse Yarbrough

The Menzingers, a Philadelphia-based US band, are back with their seventh studio album, Some Of It Was True, featuring 13 new tracks. The band worked with producer Brad Cook (Bon Iver, The War on Drugs, […]

Peter Frampton
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Strumming Through Time with Guitar Legend Peter Frampton

October 12, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #150 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Guitar legend Peter Frampton to talk about his recent live album – Peter Frampton At Royal Albert Hall. Peter Frampton is one of the […]

Boxer Rebellion
News

THE BOXER REBELLION return with their first new music in five years, revealing new single “Powdered Sugar”

October 12, 2023 XS Noize

Open arms greet The Boxer Rebellion as they release their first new music in five years, revealing a new single, “Powdered Sugar”, at the same time as completing their first run of SOLD-OUT live dates […]

Bombay Bicycle Club
Gigs

BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

October 11, 2023 XS Noize

Bombay Bicycle Club are thrilled to share ‘Tekken 2’, a surprise collaboration with the queen of funk and R&B, Chaka Khan. The track is the final track to be lifted from the band’s forthcoming new […]

Van Morrison
Gigs

VAN MORRISON announces 2 intimate album launch shows at The Limelight, Belfast in November

October 11, 2023 XS Noize

Van Morrison unveils his 45th studio album, Accentuate the Positive, ahead of its release on November 3rd. This electrifying homage to rock ‘n’ roll is launched alongside its first single, a new take on the […]

IN FOCUS// Haircut 100 at The Limelight, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Haircut One Hundred at The Limelight, Belfast

October 10, 2023 Bernie McAllister

Fresh from sold-out shows in London and Oxford in May, ’80s new wave pop band Haircut One Hundred kicked off their Haircut 100% Live Tour in Belfast with a brilliant performance at the iconic Limelight, […]

Bryan Adams
Gigs

BRYAN ADAMS announces Dublin and Belfast dates as part of his 2024 ‘So Happy It Hurts’ tour

October 10, 2023 XS Noize

Bryan Adams has announced Dublin and Belfast dates as part of his 2024 So Happy It Hurts tour at 3Arena, Dublin, on 21 May and The SSE Arena on 22 May. Tickets go on sale […]

Blossoms
News

BLOSSOMS reveal brand new single ‘To Do List (After The Breakup)’ Feat. Findlay

October 9, 2023 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new single “To Do List (After The Breakup)” featuring Findlay and produced by long-term producer James Skelly. The single is the first new music from Blossoms since their third Number […]

Unknown Territories
News

Mancunian supergroup UNKNOWN TERRITORIES announce debut single ‘Broken’

October 9, 2023 XS Noize

Unknown Territories is a Mancunian supergroup of sorts; what started out as an idea between Rikki Turner (Paris Angels) and Martin McLaren grew into a project with Seán Crossey, Esther Maylor (Heavy Salad), Tom Hingley […]

Neal Bernard
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Neal Barnard talks CarbonWorks, health & his new book

October 9, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Neal Barnard is a man of many talents and many passions. Impressively, he’s found a way to blend his work, encouraging people to eat and live well with that of his work as an artist […]

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds

October 9, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

One of the biggest post-punk genre legends, New Order, performed at the First Direct Arena in Leeds. The gig was filled with nostalgia, Joy Division and Ian Curtis tributes, and new material. Fun rock band […]

Christy Moore
Gigs

Legendary singer/songwriter CHRISTY MOORE returns to Belfast next year to play Live at Botanic Gardens

October 9, 2023 XS Noize

One of the most compelling and inspirational musicians Ireland has ever seen, Christy has a universal fan base and still continues to entertain, cementing him as an Irish icon. It is his deep urge to […]

Becky Hill
Gigs

BECKY HILL & special guest JAZZY announced for BELSONIC 2024

October 9, 2023 XS Noize

Following a sold-out CHSQ earlier this year, two-time Brit-award-winning singer-songwriter Becky Hill has announced her biggest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Saturday 15th June 2024 with very special guest […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Lauren Lakis – A Fiesta and a Hell
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lauren Lakis – A Fiesta and a Hell

October 6, 2023 Randall Radic

Austin, Texas-based dark rock/shoegaze artist Lauren Lakis releases her new album, A Fiesta and a Hell, via Green Witch Recordings. Recorded in Austin, the album was produced by Carey McGraw, mixed by Elliott Frazier, and […]

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