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          Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill announce two special Scottish events ahead of joint memoir release

          September 25, 2025

          Simple Minds founder members and lifelong collaborators Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill are pleased to announce two very special Scottish events next month to celebrate the publication of their long-awaited memoir. A candid, moving and kinetic story of self-realisation through […]

          Fine Young Cannibals
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          Fine Young Cannibals Mark 40 Years with New Career-Spanning Compilation ‘FYC40’ Out November 21

          September 24, 2025

          In 1985, Fine Young Cannibals made an unforgettable first impression with their debut single ‘Johnny Come Home’ and their self-titled album, showcasing a fully-formed act with a sharp, soulful sound and potent songs. But it was […]

          Keith & Kristyn Getty
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          Keith & Kristyn Getty Returning to Belfast with ‘Home for Christmas’

          September 24, 2025

          Following two unforgettable sold-out nights in Belfast last December, world-renowned NI hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty are bringing their acclaimed ‘Home for Christmas’ concert back to the SSE Arena on Monday 22 December for […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Evalyn - A Quiet Life
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Evalyn – A Quiet Life

          September 18, 2025

          Los Angeles electro-pop artist Evalyn returns with her sophomore album A Quiet Life — a bold, luminous exploration of awareness, transformation, and the messy beauty of change. Written and recorded during her first pregnancy, the […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon

          September 10, 2025

          After more than two decades without new material, The Chameleons return with Arctic Moon, their fifth album proper, a seven-track collection that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. From the opening moments, it’s clear the […]

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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
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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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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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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 […]

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          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
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          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
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          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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        • 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 […]

          DURAN DURAN
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          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
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          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, […]

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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

          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 […]

          Divine Comedy
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          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

          Tom Smith
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          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

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TEDDY FAILURE share brand new single ‘Be My Guest’ from their debut EP ‘I’m A Failure Pt. 1’
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TEDDY FAILURE share brand new single ‘Be My Guest’ from their debut EP ‘I’m A Failure Pt. 1’

March 26, 2022 XS Noize

Rising Swedish duo Teddy Failure – Teo Runsiö and Frans Torell – excel at writing songs that capture the highs and lows of your teenage years. The pair capture every step, from first love to […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Who at Royal Albert Hall in Aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
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LIVE REVIEW: The Who at Royal Albert Hall in Aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

March 26, 2022 Michael Barron

One can tell how great a noble cause is judging by the people who get involved with it. So far, in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, the Royal Albert Hall has seen Don Broco, Deaf […]

RY X will release his eagerly anticipated third studio album ‘Blood Moon’ on June 17th 2
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RY X will release his eagerly anticipated third studio album ‘Blood Moon’ on June 17th

March 26, 2022 XS Noize

RY X will release his eagerly anticipated third studio album ‘Blood Moon’ on June 17th on digital and streaming, while physical formats will follow on August 26th. The album announcement is amplified as he today […]

BUDJERAH to release new EP ‘Conversations’ on April 8th - Watch the video for his current single ‘What Should I Do?’
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BUDJERAH to release new EP ‘Conversations’ on April 8th – Watch the video for his current single ‘What Should I Do?’

March 26, 2022 XS Noize

Budjerah is Australia’s rising homegrown R&B star. Possessing a heart-wrenching voice, songwriting ingenuity and old-soul wisdom, it quickly became abundantly clear that he was the kind of artist that the nation had been missing. He demonstrates talent and […]

KINGS OF LEON announce special guests for their 2022 UK arena tour 1
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KINGS OF LEON announce INHALER as special guests at The SSE Arena, Belfast, Sunday 26 June 2022

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Kings of Leon have announced that Inhaler are confirmed as special guests at SSE Arena, Belfast, Sunday 26 June 2022. Upon release in March 2021, Kings of Leon’s eighth studio album ‘When You See Yourself’ […]

SKUNK ANANSIE release video for 'Can't Take You Anywhere'
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SKUNK ANANSIE release video for ‘Can’t Take You Anywhere’

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

British rock icons Skunk Anansie have released the brand new video for their single ‘Can’t Take You Anywhere’. Filmed in the past week on tour in Spain and Portugal it gives fans a thrilling taste […]

LIVE REVIEW: Madness at Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Madness at Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

March 25, 2022 Michael Barron

After an unwanted three year hiatus, the annual series of gigs at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust has finally returned. Don Broco, with support from Deaf Havana, got things going […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Matisyahu - Matisyahu
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ALBUM REVIEW: Matisyahu – Matisyahu

March 25, 2022 Michael Barron

In 2006 Later with Jools, Holland introduced a unique artist most in the UK had never seen before: a young Jewish man from America in his mid-twenties wearing ultra-orthodox clothing who could beatbox, rap and […]

JAMES GILLESPIE shares new single 'Love On The Side' - Listen Now
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JAMES GILLESPIE shares new single ‘Love On The Side’ – Listen Now

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Last year saw James Gillespie enjoy the biggest moment of his career to date when his Kygo collab ‘Gone Are The Days’ exceeded 60 million streams. The Norwegian superstar became the latest huge artist to […]

REEF release their brand new single ‘Best Of Me’ from forthcoming album 'Shoot Me Your Ace'
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REEF release their brand new single ‘Best Of Me’ from forthcoming album ‘Shoot Me Your Ace’

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Glastonbury quartet REEF have released their brand new single, ‘Best Of Me’, accompanied by a brilliant lyric video, which brings their album art to life, featuring musical skeletons, wolfman skateboarders and glorious animation. A stomping […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce ONE-OFF live performance of NEW GOLD DREAM in support of UNICEF FOR CHILDREN IN UKRAINE 3
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SIMPLE MINDS announced for major outdoor show – in the grounds of English Heritage’s Audley End House & Gardens, Essex on 11th August

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Simple Minds have announced they will perform a special outdoor show in the grounds of English Heritage’s Audley End House & Gardens in Saffron Walden, Essex, as part of this summer’s Heritage Live concert series. […]

GORILLAZ announce their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022 1
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GORILLAZ announce their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Gorillaz have announced their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022. Virtual band Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs. Created […]

THE AMAZONS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 6th October 2022 1
Gigs

THE AMAZONS return with single ‘Bloodrush’ & announce their anthem filled new album ‘How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me?’

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Following two huge Top 10 records and sold-out shows across the globe, one of the UK’s most exciting bands, The Amazons, have announced their stratospheric, anthem-packed new album How Will I Know If Heaven Will […]

INTERVIEW: MA/SA opens up about 'In My Breath' and his new EP
Interviews

INTERVIEW: MA/SA opens up about ‘In My Breath’ and his new EP

March 25, 2022 Randall Radic

Two-time Grammy-nominated MA/SA Matthew Santos recently unveiled the video for “In My Breath,” a track lifted from his latest EP, MMXXII. A collaboration with gifted songwriter and producer Xela, who has worked with No Rome, […]

EP STREAM: Rose Tiger - The Shallows ACT.1
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EP STREAM: Rose Tiger – The Shallows ACT.1

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

New wave and glam rock act Rose Tiger share their brand new EP ‘The Shallows ACT.1’. Fronted by the charismatic French singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cyprien “Wendy” Jacquet, their new record finds them crafting a collection […]

BLOSSOMS reveal their brand new single 'The Sulking Poet' - Listen Now
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BLOSSOMS reveal their brand new single ‘The Sulking Poet’ – Listen Now

March 24, 2022 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new single The Sulking Poet and its accompanying video, directed by Edwin Burdis, Arctic Monkeys’ Creative Director, who worked on the band’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and AM albums. […]

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Draper at Rough Trade East, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Draper at Islington Assembly Hall, London

March 24, 2022 Michael Barron

One of the reasons Paul Draper’s latest, second solo effort, Cult Leader Tactics, impressed was its ability to pay homage to both his debut solo efforts and Mansun material whilst also venturing into new territory. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Cowboy Junkies - Songs of the Recollection
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Cowboy Junkies – Songs of the Recollection

March 24, 2022 Lee Campbell

Cowboy Junkies are one of those outstanding bands that just get on with what they do and quietly slip under many people’s radars. The Timmins siblings & bassist Alan Anton are now into their fifth […]

THE AMAZONS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 6th October 2022 1
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THE AMAZONS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 6th October 2022

March 24, 2022 XS Noize

UK rock band, The Amazons are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 6th October 2022. The band have announced their new album, titled ‘How Will I Know If Heaven […]

THE WATERBOYS unveil psychedelic video for new single ‘Here We Go Again’
Gigs

THE WATERBOYS unveil psychedelic video for new single ‘Here We Go Again’

March 24, 2022 XS Noize

The Waterboys have dropped the trippy video for their new single ‘Here We Go Again’ – the third taste from their forthcoming new album, All Souls Hill, out May 6th on Cooking Vinyl. The album […]

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