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        • Joshua Burnside
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          Joshua Burnside announces new album “It’s Not Going to Be Okay” and unveils haunting new single and video “Moon High.”

          November 14, 2025

          Today, Joshua Burnside announces his new album, It’s Not Going to be Okay and shares his latest single and video, “Moon High,” an arresting and poignant cut from one of modern folk music’s essential artists. […]

          Kings of Leon
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          Kings of Leon return to Belfast as Belsonic 2026 headliners

          November 14, 2025

          Multi-GRAMMY and BRIT Award-winning band Kings of Leon will headline Belsonic at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Monday, 29th June 2026. Recognized as one of the world’s biggest alternative rock bands of the last 20 years, […]

          Kula Shaker
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          Kula Shaker return with uplifting new track ‘Be Merciful’ from forthcoming album Wormslayer

          November 12, 2025

          Consistently one of Britain’s most exhilarating live bands, Kula Shaker have evolved from a phenomenally successful anomaly of the Britpop era to step into an adventurous, ambitious and hallucinogenic new era with the release of […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Belair Lip Bombs – Again
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Belair Lip Bombs – Again

          November 10, 2025

          The Australian indie scene has long perfected the art of masking malaise behind sun-drenched, jangly guitar pop, and Melbourne’s The Belair Lip Bombs deliver a textbook example with their punchy second album, Again. Over ten […]

          Swim School
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          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” […]

        • Book Reviews

          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
          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: Thornhill Bring Their Electrifying BODIES Tour to Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Thornhill Bring Their Electrifying BODIES Tour to Leeds

          November 11, 2025

          One of Australia’s most exciting modern rock exports, Thornhill, stormed into Leeds on November 6th as part of their BODIES tour — bringing with them a night of sheer intensity, emotion, and energy. The evening […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello – Rock City, Nottingham – October 30th Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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, […]

  • 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
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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
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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 […]

  • Podcast
        • ALKY
          Podcast

          ALKY on breaking the cycle with debut album ‘Rinse & Repeat’ | XS Noize Podcast #258

          November 13, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by ALKY — the Dublin-born indie-rock artist and former Emmy-nominated audio engineer whose raw, heartfelt songwriting is making serious waves across Ireland’s indie […]

          The Charlatans
          Podcast

          Martin Blunt – The Charlatans: Inside new album ‘We Are Love’ | XS Noize Podcast #257

          November 9, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Martin Blunt — founding member and bassist of The Charlatans, one of Britain’s most enduring and beloved bands. From their breakthrough with […]

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

          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. […]

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THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN Share video for ‘Nineteen Seventeen’ - Watch Now
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THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN Share video for ‘Nineteen Seventeen’ – Watch Now

June 24, 2019 XS Noize

Nineteen Seventeen – the third track taken from The Good, The Bad & The Queen’s acclaimed album Merrie Land – is out now.  A new video, featuring the band performing the song at Le Trianon […]

PETE MACLEOD releases new single 'Goodbye Woman' ahead of UK live dates - Listen Now
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PETE MACLEOD releases new single ‘Goodbye Woman’ ahead of UK live dates – Listen Now

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Pete MacLeod is set to release a single entitled ‘Goodbye Woman’. Taken from his current album, ‘Walk To The Light’, it coincides with the first of four solo acoustic dates that the Glasgow based […]

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN announce signing at ROUGH TRADE WEST this Thursday, 22 November
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THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN announce signing at ROUGH TRADE WEST this Thursday, 22 November

November 20, 2018 XS Noize

To celebrate the release of The Good, The Bad & The Queen’s second studio album, Merrie Land, the band will be at their local record store, Rough Trade West for a one-off signing this Thursday, 22 November. From […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Good, The Bad And The Queen - Merrie Land
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Good, The Bad And The Queen – Merrie Land

November 15, 2018 Ben P Scott

Prolific as ever following two Gorillaz albums in the space of a year, the legend that is Damon Albarn has been in the studio with his supergroup that also features Clash bassist Paul Simonon, ex-Verve guitarist Simon Tong and renowned […]

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN share new track ‘GUN TO THE HEAD’ from forthcoming album 'MERRIE LAND', Watch Video
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Steve Lamacq to broadcast THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN live from Damon Albarn’s Studio, 21st November

November 13, 2018 XS Noize

To mark the release of Merrie Land, the new album from The Good, The Bad & The Queen, Steve Lamacq will broadcast his entire BBC 6Music show live from Damon Albarn’s Studio 13 in West London on 21st November. The […]

INTERVIEW: The Verve Guitarist Nick McCabe on the 20th Anniversary of Urban Hymns 4
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INTERVIEW: The Verve Guitarist Nick McCabe discusses Urban Hymns

September 5, 2017 XS Noize

Now and again, the world of music throws up a record that is out of the ordinary, something in its timing, quality and spirit that feels right. Verve’s 1997 album Urban Hymns, released on September […]

INTERVIEW: The Verve Guitarist Nick McCabe on the 20th Anniversary of Urban Hymns 2
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Verve – Urban Hymns 20th Anniversary Reissue

September 4, 2017 Sandra Blemster

The Verve have just released a remastered version of one of the definitive albums of 1997, Urban Hymns, and they still sound just as majestic. On hearing that beautifully orchestrated introduction on Bitter Sweet Symphony, […]

THE VERVE - URBAN HYMNS 20th anniversary edition gets September release 2
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THE VERVE – URBAN HYMNS 20th anniversary edition gets September release

July 6, 2017 XS Noize

Every now and again, the world of music throws up a record that is out of the ordinary, something in its timing, quality and spirit that just feels right. The Verve’s 1997 album Urban Hymns, […]

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