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        • Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend
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          Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend

          September 5, 2025

          Belfast City Council will be showcasing a fabulous programme of live music during the Belfast Maritime Festival, celebrating Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music. Over 60 of Northern Ireland’s leading musicians will be performing in […]

          Parov Stelar
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          Parov Stelar Announces New Album ‘Artifact’ Out November 14th

          September 5, 2025

          Parov Stelar is known for his unmistakable sound. Since the early 2000s, he has been blending jazz and swing with breakbeats, house, and electronic music. Songs like ‘All Night’ and ‘Booty Swing’ became worldwide hits, […]

          OASIS
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          Oasis release ‘Wonderwall (Live From Dublin, 16 August 2025)’ today

          September 4, 2025

          Last week the Oasis Live ‘25 Tour finally hit the United States, landing in Chicago to a wave of acclaim and adoration from fans and media alike as Rolling Stone magazine confirmed, “Oasis finally conquer America at first U.S. […]

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          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International

          September 3, 2025

          Named after a French football team, Saint Etienne have been the darlings of indie-pop, dance, and kitchen-sink storytelling since the 1990s. Few bands have captured everyday life with such charm, always anchoring their songs in […]

        • 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 […]

        • 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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

        • 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
          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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 […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • The Milk
          Podcasts

          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor Announces Eighth Studio Album ‘Perimenopop’ and Unveils New Single ‘Taste’

May 9, 2025 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her much-anticipated 8th studio album ‘Perimenopop’, which will be released on 12th September via Decca. Alongside the album announcement, she has shared new single and MNEK collaboration ‘Taste’ and announced a brand-new show at London KOKO on 8th September. […]

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor announces her biggest-ever UK headline tour

October 24, 2024 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest-ever UK headline tour in May and June 2025, including a headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The entertaining and dazzling video for her new single, the glorious and […]

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor releases new disco-pop anthem ‘Freedom of the Night’

October 18, 2024 XS Noize

Welcome to the glorious and magical disco-pop anthem ‘Freedom of the Night’, the brand-new single from Sophie Ellis-Bextor, out today on Sophie’s new musical home of Decca Records. An energetic, fun, and glitteringly catchy track, […]

FELIX JAEHN AND SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR
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FELIX JAEHN and SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR share collaboration ‘Ready For Your Love’

July 5, 2024 XS Noize

Multi-award-winning DJ, producer, and global sensation Felix Jaehn has joined forces with pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor for the new single ‘Ready For Your Love’, a contagious dance track released on July 5th and set to […]

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares PNAU remix of ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’

February 9, 2024 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a PNAU remix of one of her most loved and successful songs ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’, which recently charted back in the UK Singles Chart at #2, remaining at the same […]

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor releases ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ on 7″ vinyl for the first time

January 12, 2024 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor will release one of her most loved and successful songs ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ on 7” vinyl for the first time following the track charting back in the Top Ten at #8 for […]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares video for new single ‘Lost in the Sunshine’

May 25, 2023 XS Noize

Following her recent single ‘Breaking The Circle’ and latest track ‘Everything is Sweet’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor recently released the new single ‘Lost in the Sunshine’ and has today shared the charming Italian filmed video for the […]

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares new single ‘Lost in the Sunshine’

April 18, 2023 XS Noize

Following her recent single ‘Breaking The Circle’ and latest track ‘Everything is Sweet’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared new single ‘Lost in the Sunshine’, which is taken from her seventh studio album ‘HANA’ released on 2nd […]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares new track ‘Everything is Sweet’

March 23, 2023 XS Noize

Following her recent single ‘Breaking The Circle’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a new track ‘Everything Is Sweet’, which is taken from her seventh studio album ‘HANA’ released on 2nd June via Cooking Vinyl. A glorious […]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares video for ‘Breaking The Circle’ & announces London album launch show at Lafayette

March 1, 2023 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared the official video for her recent single ‘Breaking The Circle’, which is taken from her seventh studio album ‘HANA’ released on 2nd June via Cooking Vinyl. She has also announced an […]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares new single ‘Breaking The Circle’ & announces new album ‘HANA’

February 8, 2023 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a brand-new single ‘Breaking The Circle’ and announced her seventh studio album ‘HANA’ will be released on 2nd June via Cooking Vinyl. Premiered on Zoe Ball’s Breakfast show on BBC Radio […]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares video for new track ‘Hypnotized’ with Wuh Oh

July 26, 2022 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared the captivating video and dance routine for her new track Hypnotized with Glaswegian producer, composer and performer Wuh Oh, which is out now via Cooking Vinyl. Directed by long-term collaborator Sophie […]

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares new track 'Hypnotized' with Wuh Oh
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares new track ‘Hypnotized’ with Wuh Oh

July 6, 2022 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a new track Hypnotized with Glaswegian producer, composer and performer Wuh Oh, which is out now via Cooking Vinyl. Hypnotized sees Sophie return to her original dance roots, but in her […]

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares 'My Favourite Things (Christmas Kitchen Disco Version)' & announces Christmas Kitchen Disco
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares ‘My Favourite Things (Christmas Kitchen Disco Version)’ & announces Christmas Kitchen Disco

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of her new album Songs from the Kitchen Disco: Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Greatest Hits, Sophie has shared a new version of one of the covers featured on the album with My Favourite Things […]

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares video for new single 'Crying at the Discotheque'
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares video for new single ‘Crying at the Discotheque’

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared the video for her recent single Crying at the Discotheque, which was filmed in empty venues across London to raise awareness of #WeMakeEvents and the lack of support for the live […]

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR announces new single 'Crying at the Discotheque'
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR announces new single ‘Crying at the Discotheque’

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

Following her much-loved Instagram Live Kitchen Discos during the Covid-19 lockdown, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced the release of one of the most popular songs from her virtual live set, with her version of the classic […]

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STEPS return with brand new album & 14-date arena tour

September 8, 2020 XS Noize

Three years after they staged the most successful comeback of the decade, enduring pop legends STEPS – aka Claire, Faye, H, Lee and Lisa – return once again with their new album, What The Future […]

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR announces 'Kitchen Disco Tour' and new album 'Songs From The Kitchen Disco'
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR announces ‘Kitchen Disco Tour’ and new album ‘Songs From The Kitchen Disco’

July 15, 2020 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Instagram Live Kitchen Disco’s during the Covid-19 lockdown were a means of virtual escapism for many and became weekly moments of united sequined catharsis for the hundreds of thousands tuning in. Now as […]

GROOVE ARMADA release video for new single ‘Get Out On The Dancefloor’ - Watch Now
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GROOVE ARMADA release video for new single ‘Get Out On The Dancefloor’ – Watch Now

April 30, 2020 XS Noize

As Groove Armada, Tom Findlay and Andy Cato are undeniably one of the most influential forces in dance music and embellished in the fabric of UK music history. After hinting at new material over the […]

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