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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
          Album Reviews

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

          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
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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, […]

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        • 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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        • 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, […]

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        • Gary Numan
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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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Lydia Luce – Florida Girl
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lydia Luce – Florida Girl

October 26, 2023 Randall Radic

Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lydia Luce releases her third long player, Florida Girl, via Nettwerk Music Group. Luce explains, “I hope the album helps people along in their own healing journeys and reminds them that […]

Winachi
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Liam Croker from Winachi & Producer John X on Debut Album ‘Sympathy for the Future’

October 26, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #152 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Liam Croker from electrofunk soul sonic collective Winachi to talk about their long-awaited debut album Sympathy for the Future alongside the album’s producer, the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Duran Duran - Danse Macabre
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Duran Duran – Danse Macabre

October 25, 2023 John Kearns

Duran Duran has never been a band even momentarily to rest on their considerable laurels. Hot on the heels of the hugely successful Future Past tour comes Danse Macabre, a special Halloween interim project, and […]

Philip Selway & Elysian Collective
News

Philip Selway & Elysian Collective share “The Heart Of It All” from upcoming album “Live At Evolution Studios”

October 25, 2023 XS Noize

On 8th December, Philip Selway & Elysian Collective will release Live At Evolution Studios via Bella Union. A companion piece of sorts to Strange Dance, the acclaimed solo album which Selway released earlier this year, […]

Benjamin Francis Leftwich
News

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH announces his new album ‘Some Things Break’

October 25, 2023 XS Noize

Benjamin Francis Leftwich has announced his new album ‘Some Things Break’, which will be released Friday, 9th February via Dirty Hit. The album consists of ten brand new tracks, all written and performed by Leftwich […]

KAISER CHIEFS announce their 'EASY EIGHTH ALBUM' + headline UK tour for spring 2024
Gigs

KAISER CHIEFS announce their ‘EASY EIGHTH ALBUM’ & headline UK tour for spring 2024

October 25, 2023 XS Noize

Almost two decades in the game and armed with an extensive back-catalogue of stadium belters and record-breaking success, Kaiser Chiefs return with their brand new studio album, the aptly titled Kaiser Chiefs’ Easy Eighth Album, […]

Kula Shaker
News

KULA SHAKER share Bollywood inspired video for new single ‘INDIAN RECORD PLAYER’

October 25, 2023 XS Noize

As Kula Shaker’s reunited and re-energised original line-up follow their summer hit ‘WAVES’ with the 2nd single ‘INDIAN RECORD PLAYER’, on 25 October, the band are to share a video for the new single. A […]

The Mountain Goats - Jenny from Thebes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Mountain Goats – Jenny from Thebes

October 24, 2023 Lori Gava

Indie rock veterans The Mountain Goats are releasing their 22nd studio album, Jenny from Thebes. Band founder and frontman John Darnielle has become legendary for his observational, literate lyrics. The band’s sonic stylings work within […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Taking Back Sunday -152
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Taking Back Sunday – 152

October 24, 2023 Stuart Evans

On this, their thrilling eighth studio album, Taking Back Sunday, dial back the Emo to launch into huge, open rock landscapes. Having made music together as a band for over twenty years and sold millions […]

sleaford mods
News

POLE & SLEAFORD MODS team up for new track ‘Stechmück’

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

POLE – aka innovative German electronic artist Stefan Betke – has teamed up with uncompromising political British duo Sleaford Mods for what sounds – on paper – like an unlikely collaboration. The new reworking to […]

GreenDay
News

GREEN DAY release brand-new single “The American Dream Is Killing Me”

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

Global rock superstars Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – have returned with a fiery call to action on their brand-new single “The American Dream Is Killing Me.” The single […]

Future Islands
News

FUTURE ISLANDS announce new album ‘People Who Aren’t There Anymore’

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

Today, less than two months following the final tour date of their As Long As You Are tour, Future Islands announce the details of their new album People Who Aren’t There Anymore, which will be […]

49 Winchester
Gigs

49 WINCHESTER announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Friday, 31st May 2024

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

Fresh from supporting Luke Combs at his recent sold-out SSE Arena show, 49 Winchester is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Friday, 31st May 2024. With its latest album, “Fortune […]

Underworld
Gigs

UNDERWORLD announce 2024 UK & EU tour & share hypnotic new single ‘denver luna’

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

The last few weeks have seen electronic innovators Underworld share new music through the release of their hypnotic new single, ‘denver luna’. Arriving in two formats – Underworld first dropped the intimate, choral acapella of […]

DELAIN
Gigs

DELAIN announce show at The Limelight, Belfast on November 18th 2024

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

DELAIN has started a thrilling new chapter and is ready to storm the globe again. After experiencing a lineup change in 2021, Martijn Westerholt (founder/main songwriter/keys) was rejoined by long-time members Ronald Landa (guitars) and […]

Cast
News

CAST announce new album for early 2024 & release their new single ‘Love Is The Call’ on October 26th

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

With seven Top 10 singles, three Top 10 albums and a rich catalogue of timeless songs, including ‘Walkway’, ‘Alright’, ‘Fine Time’ and ‘Flying’, Cast were one of the big success stories of the Britpop era. […]

Duran Duran
News

DURAN DURAN cover Talking Heads ‘Psycho Killer’ with Victoria De Angelis of Maneskin

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

Just in time for Halloween, Duran Duran have released a brand new cover of Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ featuring Victoria De Angelis of Måneskin on guest bass and vocals, with ex-Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor […]

Bandcamp
Features

The Future of Bandcamp

October 23, 2023 Chris Mullan

Below are three titles from the last month alone of Bandcamp Daily, the journalistic arm of the independent music hub Bandcamp, which subverts the customs of major streaming giants, genuinely shines a light on independent […]

Niall McDowell
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Niall McDowell talks being nominated for Single Of The Year at NI Music Awards

October 23, 2023 Niall Donnelly

It’s been a stellar year for Belfast local Niall McDowell. The past few months alone have continued a trend of sold-out shows, seen them selected to travel to Canada and play at the Home County […]

Chris Shiflett
Gigs

Foo Fighters guitarist CHRIS SHIFLETT announces headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast

October 23, 2023 XS Noize

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has just announced a full UK tour in March 2024, which concludes with a show at London’s Electric Ballroom on the 27th. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 27th at […]

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