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        • Kings of Leon
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          Kings of Leon return with EP #2 — their first self-produced release in over two decades

          November 7, 2025

          Today, GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon are back with their first EP in over two decades. Simply named EP #2, the four-track project marks the band’s first independent release on their own label, Love Tap […]

          Robbie Williams
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          Robbie Williams ‘Performs’ on Iconic ’90s Show The Word in New ‘Pretty Face’ Video

          November 6, 2025

          Robbie Williams has today (6th Nov) released the video for his track ‘Pretty Face’. Inspired by the groundbreaking 90s show ‘The Word’, the film is directed by Charlie Lightening and sees Robbie in his trademark […]

          CABARET VOLTAIRE
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          Cabaret Voltaire Announce Limelight, Belfast Show – October 8th 2026

          November 5, 2025

          Marking 50 years since the live launch of one of Britain’s most influential electronic bands, Cabaret Voltaire announce a headline Limelight, Belfast show for Thursday 8th October 2026. Talking about the newly announced dates, Stephen Mallinder, says: “What a wonderful opportunity to […]

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          Swim School
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Swim School – Swim School

          November 4, 2025

          Swim School have delivered a super cool debut album that manages to combine a classic indie feel with a modern edge. Filled with powerful riffs, enchanting melodies and runaway choruses, “This Is The Debut Album” […]

          The Dears – Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears – Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!

          November 4, 2025

          The title of Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! wasn’t born from looking ahead but from looking back. During The Dears’ 20th anniversary tour of No Cities Left, frontman Murray Lightburn was […]

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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: Gogol Bordello – Rock City, Nottingham – October 30th Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello Ignite Rock City with Their Signature ‘Gypsy Punk’ Fury

          November 3, 2025

          On October 30th, the unstoppable Gogol Bordello stormed into Rock City and tore the place apart in the best possible way. From the moment they hit the stage, it was clear the crowd was in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

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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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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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        • :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          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
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          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
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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 […]

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        • Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256
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          Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256

          November 2, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Mani — legendary bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, and one of the most influential figures in British rock history. […]

          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255
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          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255

          October 28, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Moya Brennan — the unmistakable voice of Clannad, often hailed as the First Lady of Celtic Music. This year marks the 40th […]

          Glen Matlock
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          Glen Matlock on Reclaiming His Story in ‘I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol’ | XS Noize Podcast #254

          October 26, 2025

          In this episode, #254 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by a true architect of punk — Glen Matlock, the original bassist and founding spark of The Sex Pistols. Glen co-wrote ten […]

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Gary Numan
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Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

September 24, 2025 XS Noize

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 […]

Coldplay
News

COLDPLAY unveil the video for ‘feelslikeimfallinginlove’ following their rapturously-received Glastonbury Festival headline set

July 1, 2024 XS Noize

Coldplay have today premiered the music video for their new single, feelslikeimfallinginlove. The video was shot on location at Athens’ stunning 2,000-year-old Odeon of Herodes Atticus in front of an audience invited via the band’s […]

Tom A. Smith
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Rising singer songwriter Tom A. Smith discusses his latest release EP3

July 6, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #137 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets fast-rising Sunderland artist Tom A. Smith to discuss his latest release EP3. Despite still being a teenager, Sunderland-based newcomer Tom A. Smith has already […]

Jamie Webster
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JAMIE WEBSTER is back with new single ‘Voice Of The Voiceless’

June 27, 2023 XS Noize

Creating a lane of his own where authenticity and ambition collide with an unstoppable sense of community, the observational and aspirational singer-songwriter Jamie Webster releases his first new music of the year ahead of playing […]

FOO FIGHTERS
Gigs

FOO FIGHTERS announce 2024 ‘Everything or Nothing at All UK Tour’

June 27, 2023 XS Noize

Making good on Dave Grohl’s promise from the stage at Glastonbury – a performance described by The Guardian as “a set that shows Foo Fighters have recaptured their very essence” – Foo Fighters are giving […]

Lana Del Rey
Gigs

LANA DEL REY announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on Friday July 7th following her Glastonbury performance

June 27, 2023 XS Noize

Lana Del Rey reveals three more surprise dates around Europe over the next three weeks “I love Europe and after playing Glastonbury, have decided to play a few more shows in various countries around my […]

Hozier
News

HOZIER fulfils overwhelming fan demand for the release of ‘Unknown / Nth’

June 23, 2023 XS Noize

Today, due to overwhelming fan demand since first teasing the song in September of last year, Hozier has shared “Unknown / Nth” from his forthcoming album Unreal Unearth. Featuring dreamy blues guitar thread over a […]

Rick Astley
News

RICK ASTLEY to release new album ‘Are We There Yet?’ – Hear new single ‘Dippin My Feet’

June 20, 2023 XS Noize

It’s been 36 years since he first shot to fame, yet Rick Astley is now arguably a more prominent force in popular culture than he ever was. The endearingly boyish 57-year-old is still winning over […]

slowdive
News

SLOWDIVE announce new album ‘everything is alive’ – Hear lead single ‘kisses’

June 20, 2023 XS Noize

Slowdive announce their new album, everything is alive, out on 1st September on Dead Oceans, present the video for the lead single, “kisses,” and unveil a North American, UK and Ireland tour (on sale Friday, […]

Jack Valero
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jack Valero shares his new single ‘Pull Back The Hammer’

May 31, 2023 XS Noize

Jack Valero today kickstarts a big year ahead by sharing his new single ‘Pull Back The Hammer’. It represents the first song to be taken from his debut EP which will follow later this summer. […]

TOM MEIGHAN announces headline show at the Limelight, Belfast on Saturday May 13th 2023
Gigs

TOM MEIGHAN announces headline show at the Limelight, Belfast on Saturday May 13th 2023

December 16, 2022 XS Noize

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is back with live dates in 2023 with the release of his album ‘The Reckoning’, following brilliant live reviews and sold-out Christmas shows. Tom Meighan has sold four million albums. […]

IDLES
Gigs

IDLES announce ‘Five Years of ‘Brutalism’ release this December

November 1, 2022 XS Noize

IDLES – Joe Talbot, Mark Bowen, Lee Kiernan, Adam Devonshire and Jon Beavis – today announce details of a brand new reissue of their seminal debut album Brutalism. Set for release on Friday 9th December […]

TomSmith
Video Premiere

Sunderland artist TOM A. SMITH shares new video for the MILES KANE co-produced single – ‘Like You Do’

October 24, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

After releasing his highly-praised ‘EP2’ earlier this year, fast-rising Sunderland artist Tom A. Smith has returned once again to offer up the official video for his latest single ‘Like You Do’ which was co-written with […]

THE WATERBOYS celebrate landmark festival appearance with new track 'Glastonbury Fayre'
Gigs

THE WATERBOYS celebrate landmark festival appearance with new track ‘Glastonbury Fayre’

June 16, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of the band’s landmark twelfth performance at the iconic Glastonbury Festival, The Waterboys are feeling in a celebratory mood as they today drop a brand new track to mark the occasion, the inspired ‘Glastonbury […]

INTERVIEW: Gary Stringer from Reef on new album Shoot Me Your Ace
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INTERVIEW: Gary Stringer from Reef on new album Shoot Me Your Ace

May 6, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #84 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Gary Stringer, lead singer from Glastonbury rockers Reef. Their new album Shoot Me Your Ace showcases their talents in one of recent […]

R.E.M. to premiere broadcast of legendary Glastonbury performance
News

R.E.M. to premiere broadcast of legendary Glastonbury performance

July 30, 2020 XS Noize

Continuing celebrations around the 50th anniversary of Glastonbury Festival this year, R.E.M.’s historic headline set from the Pyramid Stage in 1999 will be released globally next Thursday (August 6). Fans can tune in for the […]

KYLIE MINOGUE 'anxious' about Glastonbury performance
News

KYLIE MINOGUE ‘anxious’ about Glastonbury performance

May 3, 2019 XS Noize

Kylie Minogue says she is feeling “anxious” and “nervous” about performing at Glastonbury this summer where she will be performing at the Legends slot on June 30. The 50-year-old singer – who was scheduled to […]

LUCY SPRAGGAN shares lyric video to new track ‘End of The World’ + announces Glastonbury performance
Gigs

LUCY SPRAGGAN shares lyric video to new track ‘End of The World’ + announces Glastonbury performance

April 23, 2019 XS Noize

Lucy Spraggan is in a good place and wants to share it with the world – last week Lucy announced that she will be playing Glastonbury for a second time and today she shares a lyric video to […]

MIKE SKINNER has teased that The Streets will be performing at Glastonbury 2019
News

MIKE SKINNER has teased that The Streets will be performing at Glastonbury 2019

December 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Streets star Mike Skinner has teased that the ‘Dry Your Eyes’ hitmakers could be performing at Glastonbury festival next year. The ‘Fit But You Know It’ rapper has dropped a huge hint for the […]

KYLIE MINOGUE confirmed for Glastonbury legend slot
Gigs

KYLIE MINOGUE confirmed for Glastonbury legend slot

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

Kylie Minogue has announced she is set to perform on the Pyramid stage for Glastonbury’s Sunday afternoon Legend slot in 2019. Kylie Minogue has been confirmed for Glastonbury’s Sunday afternoon Legend slot. The 50-year-old pop […]

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