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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

          Teddy Swims
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          Teddy Swims Announces Huge Belsonic 2026 Headline Show – June 22nd

          September 29, 2025

          GRAMMY-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims today announces a run of outdoor shows and festivals across the UK and Ireland for summer 2026. Kicking off at Isle of Wight Festival on June 20, Swims will then […]

          Calvin Harris
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          Superstar DJ Calvin Harris Set for Belfast Vital 2026 Return

          September 29, 2025

          Renowned DJ and producer Calvin Harris has announced his biggest headline show in Belfast to date at Belfast Vital, Boucher Road Playing Fields on Saturday, 22nd August, featuring special guests. Producer, DJ and songwriter Calvin […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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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: 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
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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
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          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: 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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          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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        • The Jacques
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          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 […]

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GLASVEGAS return with new album 'Godspeed' - Listen to new single 'Shake The Cage (für Theo)'
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GLASVEGAS return with new album ‘Godspeed’ – Listen to new single ‘Shake The Cage (für Theo)’

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

After the year that never was, things are finally beginning to look up. Restrictions are easing, cases are falling, and music is creeping back – there are even signs of shows and festivals before the […]

GRETA VAN FLEET unveil a live video for 'Heat Above' - Watch Now!
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GRETA VAN FLEET share new single ‘Broken Bells’ from their upcoming album ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

Grammy Award-winning four-piece Greta Van Fleet are debuting their latest track “Broken Bells,” an anthem intended to inspire. “Broken Bells is what the fetter of society does to impact a pure and innocent soul. Our […]

JAKE BUGG announces new album 'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning' & Spring 2022 tour
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JAKE BUGG announces new album ‘Saturday Night, Sunday Morning’ & Spring 2022 tour

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of his euphoric single All I Need, Jake Bugg has announced the release of his 5th album and first full-length release through RCA Records with new album Saturday Night, Sunday Morning released […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Unify Separate - Dying on the Vine
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Unify Separate – Dying on the Vine

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

Stockholm-based synthpop band Unify Separate continue their strong momentum with the release of the video for their much-praised single ‘Dying on the Vine’. The video follows a teenager who is addicted to social media as […]

INHALER announce details of a full tour of the UK and Ireland later this year 1
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INHALER announce details of a full tour of the UK and Ireland later this year

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

Inhaler have announced details of a full tour of the UK and Ireland later this year. The dates in September, October and December include brand new UK tour dates alongside the band’s rescheduled tour of […]

WOLF ALICE announce new album 'Blue Weekend' - Watch video for first single 'The Last Man on Earth' 1
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WOLF ALICE announce a UK and Ireland tour for January 2022

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE have announced a BLUE WEEKEND tour for January 2022, their first headline shows since 2018. The tour will see the band performing songs from their eagerly-anticipated third album BLUE WEEKEND, including the evocative […]

THE CORAL share video for new single 'Lover Undiscovered' from upcoming double album 'Coral Island' 2
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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 […]

BLANCO BROWN shares cinematic video for new single 'CountryTime' - Watch Now!
New Music

BLANCO BROWN shares cinematic video for new single ‘CountryTime’ – Watch Now!

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

TrailerTrap creator and the mastermind behind the international sensation triple PLATINUM “The Git Up”, Blanco Brown now shares the official video for “CountryTime”.  “CountryTime,” considered to embody all that is TrailerTrap, was originally slated to […]

GEORGE EVE shares video for new single 'Gates' - Watch Now!
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GEORGE EVE shares video for new single ‘Gates’ – Watch Now!

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

George Eve’s early independent tracks such as ‘My Girl’ and ‘One Track Mind’ gave the young singer-songwriter his first airplay, which included support from Jack Saunders at Radio 1 and BBC introducing. Those two tracks […]

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH announces his new album ‘To Carry A Whale’ - out June 18th 1
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BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH announces his new album ‘To Carry A Whale’ – out June 18th

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

Benjamin Francis Leftwich will release his new album ‘To Carry A Whale’ on June 18th via Dirty Hit. It is Leftwich’s fourth album and comprises 10 brand new tracks, including lead single and album opener […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Donovan Woods - Whatever Keeps You Going
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Donovan Woods – Whatever Keeps You Going

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

In 2020, Donovan Woods released ‘Without People’ via his own Meant Well label. It’s an album that ranks as Woods’ most successful release with more than 10 million streams and climbing. Due March 26, a […]

ALBUM STREAM: Schaus - Pop EP
Album Stream

ALBUM STREAM: Schaus – Pop EP

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

Avant-pop artist Schaus returns with his bold new project ‘Pop EP’ set for release on 19th March. With influences ranging from R&B and Hip-Hop to J-Pop and Hyperpop, Schaus combines various hues and textures from […]

INTERVIEW: Project213 - blends punk, rock, and pop art on new single 'Bleed With Who?'
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Project213 – blends punk, rock, and pop art on new single ‘Bleed With Who?’

March 18, 2021 Randall Radic

Project213, aka Jared Hallock, makes innovative music, tip-toeing somewhere betwixt and between abstract sonic expressionism, punk, and rock, the result of natural limitations and inspiration. At once psychedelic and muscular, Project213’s latest music video, “Bleed […]

ARCHITECTS announce a headline UK tour for Feb/March 2022
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ARCHITECTS announce a headline UK tour for Feb/March 2022

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Following on from the release of their UK number 1 album ‘For Those That Wish To Exist’, ARCHITECTS have announced a UK arena tour for February and March 2022. You can watch the band discussing […]

THE HIGH KINGS perform a special ST PATRICK'S DAY show tonight with special guest Chloe Agnew
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THE HIGH KINGS perform a special ST PATRICK’S DAY show tonight with special guest Chloe Agnew

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Join the High Kings as their special guest to an intimate live performance this St. Patricks Day! “This show is a labour of love from our hearts to yours. “ Says member Darren Holden. “We […]

INGRID MICHAELSON shares 'To Begin Again' an uplifting duet featuring global superstar ZAYN
New Music

INGRID MICHAELSON shares ‘To Begin Again’ an uplifting duet featuring global superstar ZAYN

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Today pop singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson shares “To Begin Again,” an uplifting duet featuring global superstar ZAYN. Written as a snapshot of our current moment in time, the song serves as an acknowledgement of the hard times […]

CLANNAD share new version of 'In A Lifetime' featuring Denise Chaila - Watch Now!
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CLANNAD share new version of ‘In A Lifetime’ featuring Denise Chaila – Watch Now!

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Today BMG release IN A LIFETIME LIVE, a new recording of Clannad’s global smash originally released in 1985 with Bono of U2 as the featured vocalist. The new version featuring Denise Chaila (The Guardian’s ‘One […]

INTERVIEW: James Atkin (EMF) discusses his fifth full-length solo album – SONGS OF RESISTANCE
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INTERVIEW: James Atkin (EMF) discusses his fifth full-length solo album – SONGS OF RESISTANCE

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

James Atkin has released his fifth full-length solo release, SONGS OF RESISTANCE. Created during the 2020 pandemic lockdown, this album mirrors and reflects the current climate, the big questions and recent issues facing everyone on […]

TEENAGE FANCLUB release video for new single 'The Sun Won’t Shine On Me' 1
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TEENAGE FANCLUB release video for new single ‘The Sun Won’t Shine On Me’

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

With their new album Endless Arcade due for release 30th April, and having previously shared videos for the tracks ‘Home’ and ‘I’m More Inclined’, TEENAGE FANCLUB today share another new track, “The Sun Won’t Shine […]

UNKLE announce full tracklisting for the highly anticipated Rōnin I Mixtape 1
New Music

UNKLE announce full tracklisting for the highly anticipated Rōnin I Mixtape

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Today, James Lavelle’s UNKLE reveal the pre-order details for the highly anticipated Rōnin I Mixtape and the new single ‘If We Don’t Make It’. Watch the stunning visual preview of Rōnin I BELOW. UNKLE’s Rōnin […]

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