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        • 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 […]

          ROSE BETTS
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          Viral Singer-Songwriter Rose Betts Announces Irish Eyes Tour — Belfast Limelight 2 Show Set for January 22, 2026

          November 5, 2025

          Rose Betts is an English singer-songwriter. She came to attention with viral TikTok hits “Driving Myself Home” in 2022, and “Irish Eyes” in 2023. In 2021, she produced and performed a cover of Tim Buckley’s “Song to […]

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          Swim School
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          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!
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          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 […]

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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: 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
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          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, […]

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          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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          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

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          Asha Maclean
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          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

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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

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Miles Kane
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MILES KANE announces headline gig in The Limelight, Belfast, on May 7th 2024

October 20, 2023 XS Noize

Following on from an outstanding performance in a sold-out SSE Arena as the Arctic Monkeys’ special guest, Miles Kane has just announced his headline gig in The Limelight, Belfast, on May 07th 2024. Hailing from […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL release new single ‘Faraway Worlds’ from the forthcoming album ‘Sea Of Mirrors’

September 5, 2023 XS Noize

Flipping the dusty fallboard up on the saloon bar piano to stir deep pools of longing and regret while sensing hope of salvation by making good their escape, The Coral release the twilight requiem of […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL release ‘That’s Where She Belongs’ from their forthcoming album ‘Sea Of Mirrors’

July 26, 2023 XS Noize

Refloating a treasure-laden wreck with the creative guile they’ve earned over three decades, The Coral release a glittering gem once feared lost from their forthcoming album, Sea Of Mirrors, a harmony-rich fanfare to ultimate freedom […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL release new track ‘Ocean’s Apart’ feat. Cillian Murphy

June 29, 2023 XS Noize

Freedom reigns in the world of The Coral after almost 30 years as a band, adding concepts and collaborators to faintly-pencilled wish lists, and now another layer of intrigue embedded into upcoming album, Sea Of […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL release new track ‘Drifter’s Prayer’ feat actor John Simm

June 14, 2023 XS Noize

Guessing what’s coming next from The Coral is revealed as a fool’s errand as the band follows up their announcement of TWO albums for 2023 with the first bittersweet fruit of their recent collaborations, releasing […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL announce TWO 2023 albums with new single – WILD BIRD

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Singular psych-folk-pop-rock wanderers, The Coral revel in a resurgent phase of artistic enquiry and announce that TWO albums will be released later this year at the same time as revealing their first new music since […]

Miles Kane
News

MILES KANE releases new single ‘Baggio’ from his forthcoming new album ‘One Man Band’

May 17, 2023 XS Noize

Miles Kane releases ‘Baggio’, the second cut from his forthcoming new album One Man Band, out August 4th on Modern Sky Records. A cosmic song about childhood life and belief, ‘Baggio’ is straight-up, guitar-driven brilliance as […]

ian broudie
Podcast

INTERVIEW: The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie on new album ‘See You In The Stars’

October 11, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #105 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie to talk about ‘See You In The Stars’, their first album on the new label BMG – […]

THE CORAL launch their visually and audibly remastered 2002 hit single 'Dreaming Of You' ahead of 20th Anniversary Tour
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Coral at London, O2 Forum Kentish Town

March 11, 2022 Michael Barron

The Coral’s self-titled debut LP contains the top 20 hit single “Dreaming of You”, which was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize turns twenty in August. Ahead of this significant milestone, the Skelly brothers and […]

SUNDOWNERS announce third album - Watch video for title track 'Pulling Back The Night' feat: Clean Cut Kid
New Music

SUNDOWNERS announce third album – Watch video for title track ‘Pulling Back The Night’ feat: Clean Cut Kid

March 10, 2022 XS Noize

Shimmering in a heat haze and beaching on Merseyside’s shores between gently lapping waves, Sundowners announce their return with the title track from their forthcoming album Pulling Back The Night. Five becomes two as original […]

THE CORAL launch their visually and audibly remastered 2002 hit single 'Dreaming Of You' ahead of 20th Anniversary Tour
Gigs

THE CORAL launch their visually and audibly remastered 2002 hit single ‘Dreaming Of You’ ahead of 20th Anniversary Tour

February 17, 2022 XS Noize

The Coral’s platinum, top-ten-skimming hit, Dreaming Of You, is given new life almost two decades on from its breezy, summer-soundtracking release as the band launch the track’s remastered video and audio. Arguably the band’s career-defining […]

THE CORAL share the remastered audio and video for their April Fools Day 2002 single 'Skeleton Key'
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THE CORAL share the remastered audio and video for their April Fools Day 2002 single ‘Skeleton Key’

December 2, 2021 XS Noize

Drawing one of their most successful years as a band to a close, The Coral sail from their widely-acclaimed, No.2-charting double album, Coral Island, back into familiar waters with the release of the remastered audio […]

THE CORAL to play debut album in full over twelve UK dates & announce reissue plans 1
Gigs

THE CORAL to play debut album in full over twelve UK dates & announce reissue plans

September 6, 2021 XS Noize

The Coral announce their first headline tour in over three years, playing their self-titled, debut album in full over twelve UK-wide 20th Anniversary dates in March 2022, with tickets going on sale to fans at […]

THE CORAL share video for 'Change Your Mind' - Watch Now!
New Music

THE CORAL share video for ‘Change Your Mind’ – Watch Now!

June 30, 2021 XS Noize

Summer has arrived on Coral Island and nobody is basking in the optimistic dawn of longer days and wilder nights than the resort’s tour guides, The Coral. Having attained their second-highest ever UK Album Chart […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral - Coral Island
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – Coral Island

April 26, 2021 Lee Campbell

Merseysiders, The Coral, are back with a rollercoaster double-album that leaves you pining for candy-floss, slot machines and teen love in the fading summer dusk of our childhood amusement arcades. Their 2018 album, Move Through […]

THE CORAL announce first, ever double-album 'Coral Island' and release 'Faceless Angel' 1
Featured Interview

PODCAST: The Coral’s NICK POWER discusses their first ever double-album ‘Coral Island’

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

On episode #36 of The Xs Noize Music Podcast Mark Millar catches up with The Coral’s Nick Power to discuss their first ever double-album ‘Coral Island’ – Listen BELOW: Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify […]

THE CORAL release 'Vacancy' from their forthcoming studio album 'Coral Island'
New Music

THE CORAL release ‘Vacancy’ from their forthcoming studio album ‘Coral Island’

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

Following Ray Manzarek and Ray Davies into the woozy headrush of the House Of Mirrors and meeting Boris Karloff by the Coconut Shy, The Coral send their latest broadcast from the shores of their own […]

THE CORAL share video for new single 'Lover Undiscovered' from upcoming double album 'Coral Island' 2
New Music

THE CORAL share video for new single ‘Lover Undiscovered’ from upcoming double album ‘Coral Island’

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

Cutting the sweet, major-chord optimism of spring with the frayed pages of might-have-been memory, Lover Undiscovered becomes the second single from The Coral’s upcoming TENTH studio album, Coral Island. The track is the latest to […]

THE CORAL get Grandad in on the act on upcoming album… CORAL ISLAND 2
New Music

THE CORAL get Grandad in on the act on upcoming album… CORAL ISLAND

February 25, 2021 XS Noize

Without parallel in handbraking through expectation-confounding twists and turns for almost two decades, The Coral prove to be the ringmasters of the unforeseen once more as they announce that 85-year old, Ian Murray (aka The […]

THE ANCHORESS shares video for new single 'The Art of Losing' 1
Playlists

PLAYLIST: XS Noize February 2021 – Listen Now

February 5, 2021 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize Spotify playlist brings together the essential new music of the last month featured on the website. The February 2021 edition features tracks from The Coral, Hello Cosmos, Teenage Fanclub, King Gizzard and […]

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