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          The Cure announce “The Show of a Lost World” — remixed, recut, remastered — arriving on Blu-ray & DVD this December

          November 28, 2025

          On 1st November 2024, The Cure released their widely acclaimed, now Grammy-nominated album Songs Of A Lost World. To mark the occasion, the band performed the album in full — for the first and only […]

          Matt Cardle
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          Matt Cardle Returns with New Album ‘The Great Escape’ and First Single ‘Drinking Dreams’

          November 27, 2025

          ‘The Great Escape’ cements Matt’s longevity as a recording artist in a career that now spans over 15 years, with record sales in excess of 3 million. Matt Cardle’s stunning four-octave vocal range made him […]

          Saint Etienne
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          Saint Etienne Announce Farewell UK & Ireland Tour for September 2026

          November 27, 2025

          Saint Etienne played their first ever live show on 15 November 1990 at Heaven nightclub in London, just months after releasing their debut single ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’. Since then, they’ve appeared at […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

          November 28, 2025

          For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

          November 27, 2025

          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

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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
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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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          Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show

          November 25, 2025

          One of America’s most successful heavy rock exports, Drowning Pool descended on Nottingham’s Rock City on November 19th with a set that hit like a wrecking ball. It was one of the busiest nights the […]

          Bastille
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          LIVE REVIEW: Bastille – Songs from The First 15 Years at The O2, London

          November 19, 2025

          With three UK number-one albums, a string of major hits, and—impressively—their original core line-up still intact since forming in 2010, now seems the perfect moment for Bastille to take stock of everything they’ve built.  Their […]

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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
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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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        • TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          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 […]

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        • The Altered Hours
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          The Altered Hours: Cathal Mac Gabhann on Their Stunning New Self-Titled Album | XS Noize Podcast #261

          November 27, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by guitarist and songwriter Cathal Mac Gabhann from Cork alt-rock and shoegaze outfit The Altered Hours — one of Ireland’s most vital underground […]

          The Clause
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          Pearce Macca: The Clause’s Rise and Debut Album “Victim of a Casual Thing” | XS Noize Podcast #260

          November 23, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Pearce Macca — frontman of Birmingham indie-rockers The Clause, a band whose rise has become one of the most inspiring new stories […]

          Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
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          Roland Gift on 40 Years of Fine Young Cannibals & His New Christmas Single | XS Noize Podcast #259

          November 16, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Roland Gift — the iconic voice of Fine Young Cannibals and one of the most instantly recognisable singers in British music. With […]

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The ultimate fan’s guide to seeing Ed Sheeran in Zurich 

July 13, 2025 XS Noize

Ed Sheeran’s blockbuster three-year global “+ – = ÷ ×” Tour—popularly known as the “Mathematics Tour”—has been nothing short of a phenomenon. Launching with back-to-back sold-out nights at Dublin’s iconic Croke Park, the opening shows […]

ED SHEERAN announces extra date for The O2's 10th Birthday
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Five of Ed Sheeran’s biggest hits

June 5, 2025 XS Noize

Ed Sheeran stands as one of the most influential and commercially dominant pop acts of the 21st century. Whether through emotionally resonant ballads or global chart-toppers, his songwriting prowess has firmly cemented his legacy in […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Seeing Ed Sheeran Perform in Oslo

April 23, 2025 XS Noize

Summer is coming, and with it, the pulsating energy of the “Galway” singer, Ed Sheeran, who, for two nights only in Oslo, Norway, will serve his fans an unforgettable night of thrilling live performance. Five-time […]

Ed Sheeran makes surprise visit to Northern Ireland in support of Belfast music charities Credit: Bradley Quinn
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Ed Sheeran makes surprise visit to Northern Ireland in support of Belfast music charities

January 11, 2025 XS Noize

World-renowned musician and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran made a surprise visit to Northern Ireland this week as part of the UK-wide launch of his new charity, The Ed Sheeran Foundation. The Foundation, which aims to raise […]

ED SHEERAN announces extra date for The O2's 10th Birthday
Gigs

What you can and cannot take with you to see Ed Sheeran perform in Rome

November 27, 2024 XS Noize

The Eternal City is set to host one of the most anticipated concerts in 2025 as Ed Sheeran’s  “+ – = ÷ ×” ( Mathematics Tour) will make a stop at the Stadio Olimpico in […]

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Gigs

Everything You Need To Know About Ed Sheeran in Madrid

October 7, 2024 XS Noize

Ed Sheeran is currently on his fourth concert tour, supporting his fifth studio album “Equals” (=) and his sixth studio album “Subtract” (–). “The Mathematics Tour” commenced on 23 April 2022 at Croke Park in […]

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How Ed Sheeran Became A Global Superstar

September 24, 2024 XS Noize

Ed Sheeran is one of the most famous and successful musicians in the world. His ability to command crowds with just his voice and a guitar is one of the reasons he is at the […]

Taylor Swift
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LIVE REVIEW Taylor Swift at Wembley Stadium, London

August 18, 2024 Michael Barron

It’s safe to say that almost everyone knows who Taylor Swift is. While she has dabbled in acting and appeared in blockbuster films, her primary identity is that of a singer-songwriter. Media coverage of Swift […]

ED SHEERAN announces extra date for The O2's 10th Birthday
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10 of the biggest selling artists of the century

May 27, 2024 XS Noize

The past 25 years have witnessed the all-time grossing sales record smashed and re-set while some new musical artists that rose to stardom less than a decade ago have already achieved historical heights, setting themselves […]

STEVEN WILSON
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STEVEN WILSON’s seventh album, THE HARMONY CODEX is currently No. 2 on the midweek UK Album Charts

October 2, 2023 XS Noize

Steven Wilson’s seventh album, THE HARMONY CODEX, is currently No. 2 on the midweeks in the UK Album Charts, with only Ed Sheeran ahead in sales. Steven’s last two albums – To The Bone and […]

Ryan McMullan
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN announces headline show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast in December

May 18, 2023 XS Noize

Following a string of SOLD-OUT Belfast shows, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan announces a headline show at the Ulster Hall on Friday, 15th December 2023. The past two years have seen Ryan play two sold-out […]

ED SHEERAN & BUDJERAH team up for ‘2step’ remix feat. Lil Baby
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ED SHEERAN & BUDJERAH team up for ‘2step’ remix feat. Lil Baby

May 11, 2022 XS Noize

Ed Sheeran has enlisted Budjerah for an all-new remix of ‘2step’, which is out now on Asylum/Atlantic and has been joined by an official visualiser. Ed has teamed up with an array of artists from […]

TAYLOR SWIFT releases Red (Taylor’s Version) a 30 track album of new recordings
New Music

TAYLOR SWIFT releases Red (Taylor’s Version) a 30 track album of new recordings

November 12, 2021 XS Noize

Today Taylor Swift released Red (Taylor’s Version). The 30 track album of new recordings features musical collaborations with Phoebe Bridgers, Gary Lightbody, Ed Sheeran and Chris Stapleton. Red (Taylor’s Version) includes nine never before released […]

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ED SHEERAN announces stadium tour dates for 2022

September 17, 2021 XS Noize

Ed Sheeran has announced his ‘+ – = ÷ x Tour’ (pronounced ‘The Mathematics Tour’), taking place in stadiums throughout 2022. Kicking off in April next year, the tour will see Ed play shows across […]

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Gigs

PASSENGER shares ‘Sword from the Stone (Gingerbread Mix)’ produced by Ed Sheeran

January 15, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of his acclaimed new album Songs For The Drunk And Broken Hearted, which was sitting comfortably at number 2 in the UK Official Charts midweek earlier this week, Passenger (Mike Rosenberg) now […]

TEENAGE CANCER TRUST Heads to YouTube With Unseen Archive Performances
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TEENAGE CANCER TRUST Heads to YouTube With Unseen Archive Performances

October 13, 2020 XS Noize

There is nothing quite like the thrill of live music. Seeing a great band in a packed venue full of adoring fans is just amazing, with the crowd often generating an atmosphere and feel that […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Eminem - Music to Be Murdered By
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Eminem – Music to Be Murdered By

January 20, 2020 Michael Barron

Opening with “Premonition – Intro” – Eminem cuts to the chase concerning his bitterness over his previous LP, his tenth, Kamikaze not getting the reviews he expected. We see Slim Shady looking back over his […]

WESTLIFE announce Stadium show at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork on Friday 28th August 2020
Gigs

WESTLIFE announce Stadium show at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork on Friday 28th August 2020

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

Ireland and the UK’s top-selling album group of the 21st century, Westlife, today announce that they will perform their first-ever Páirc Uí Chaoimh Stadium show on Friday 28 August 2020, subject to licence.  It follows […]

Masked heavy metal band SLIPKNOT on course to knock ED SHEERAN off the No 1 spot 1
Gigs

Masked heavy metal band SLIPKNOT on course to knock ED SHEERAN off the No 1 spot

August 13, 2019 XS Noize

Masked American heavy metal band Slipknot are set to peak at the number one spot on the UK Official Charts this Friday with ‘WE ARE NOT YOUR KIND’ the band’s first studio LP in almost five […]

INTERVIEW: Ryan McMullan on playing his biggest ever Belfast show at Custom House Square 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Ryan McMullan on playing his biggest ever Belfast show at Custom House Square

August 13, 2019 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT Ulster Hall show on December 21st,  Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan is playing his biggest ever Belfast show at Custom House Square on Saturday 17th August 2019.  The past year has seen a […]

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