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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: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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
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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
          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, […]

  • 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 […]

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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
          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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        • 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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Swedish dream-pop trio ViVii share live video for new single 'Rendevouz'
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Swedish dream-pop trio ViVii share live video for new single ‘Rendevouz’

November 5, 2020 XS Noize

With the recent release of their spellbinding single ‘Rendevouz’ in October still resonating across numerous outlets lately, Swedish dream-pop outfit ViVii now return to unveil a magical live performance of their latest offering. Following on […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Sleep Council - Tease 2
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TRACK PREMIERE: Sleep Council – Tease

November 5, 2020 XS Noize

Sleep Council aka Richard Allan is a Brighton-based DIY project, with its roots in 60s garage, shoegaze and psychedelia. With new EP Christian Pleasures lined up with mixing from LA-based, ARIA-nominated producer Callum Barter (Courtney […]

LARRY PINK THE HUMAN & IDLES' Joe Talbot collaborate on new single
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LARRY PINK THE HUMAN & IDLES’ Joe Talbot collaborate on new single

November 5, 2020 XS Noize

LARRY PINK THE HUMAN have released their brand new single ‘WASTED DAYS [INBETWEENS]’, which features guest vocals from IDLES’ frontman Joe Talbot. The track premiered with Steve Lamacq on BBC 6Music who said, “I love […]

THE OFFSPRING release their first ever Holiday single, 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home') - Listen Now!
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THE OFFSPRING release their first ever Holiday single, ‘Christmas (Baby Please Come Home’) – Listen Now!

November 5, 2020 XS Noize

Today, best-selling SoCal punk rock band THE OFFSPRING has released their first-ever Holiday track, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” produced by Bob Rock. Originally released by Darlene Love, THE OFFSPRING put their unique stamp on […]

British Rock Icons THUNDER Announce New Album 'All The Right Noises' 2
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British Rock Icons THUNDER Announce New Album ‘All The Right Noises’

November 5, 2020 XS Noize

British hard-rock heroes, Thunder, have announced the release of their 13th studio album ‘All The Right Noises’ on 12th March 2021. The band have also shared the first single ‘Last One Out Turn Off The […]

BLOSSOMS announce details of their brand-new, feature-length documentary 'BACK TO STOCKPORT' 1
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BLOSSOMS announce details of their brand-new, feature-length documentary ‘BACK TO STOCKPORT’

November 4, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have announced details of their brand-new, feature-length documentary Back To Stockport, as well as releasing the first trailer from the upcoming film. Directed by a long-term collaborator of the band Charlie Watts, Back To […]

GOO GOO DOLLS release new music video for 'This Is Christmas'
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GOO GOO DOLLS release new music video for ‘This Is Christmas’

November 4, 2020 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have unveiled their official music video for “This Is Christmas.” Arriving just in time for the Christmas season, the piece finds the band driving through wintry landscapes […]

REBEKAH FITCH releases new single ‘Game Over’ - Listen Now!
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Irish alt-pop songwriter REBEKAH FITCH creates playable video game for new single ‘Game Over’

November 4, 2020 XS Noize

Irish alt-pop songwriter Rebekah Fitch takes influence from poetry and experimental electronica. New single ‘Game Over’ leans into the electronic side, with a despondency that perfectly captures the feeling of having the rug pulled from […]

PASSENGER shares video for 'A Song for the Drunk and Broken Hearted' - Watch Now! 1
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PASSENGER shares video for ‘A Song for the Drunk and Broken Hearted’ – Watch Now!

November 4, 2020 XS Noize

Mike Rosenberg, better known as Passenger, announces his new studio album Songs for the Drunk and Broken Hearted will be released on January 8, 2021, and today he shares the track that inspired the album’s […]

Best Scottish Albums of 2020 1
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Best Scottish Albums of 2020

November 4, 2020 XS Noize

These are the artists putting the Scottish music scene on the global map. These are the albums that made 2020 not a ‘lost year’ in the Scottish music scene. The voices may be underground, but […]

BLEACH LAB reveal heartbreaking new single 'Never Be' - Listen Now! 2
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BLEACH LAB reveal heartbreaking new single ‘Never Be’ – Listen Now!

November 3, 2020 XS Noize

South London quartet Bleach Lab have revealed new single ‘Never Be’. Whereas previous single ‘Sleep’ reflected on a relationship falling apart, ‘Never Be’ is its heartbreaking aftermath. It offers solace during moments of regret as […]

BRADFORD return with haunting new single 'Down-Faced Doll' (feat. Stephen Street) - Listen Now!
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BRADFORD return with haunting new single ‘Down-Faced Doll’ (feat. Stephen Street) – Listen Now!

November 3, 2020 XS Noize

Today, BRADFORD present “Down-Faced Doll”, the latest single to emerge from their eagerly awaited new album: ‘Bright Hours’. Distressed of sound and disturbed of subject matter, “Down-Faced Doll” sees the classic indie outfit connect with […]

THE ANCHORESS announces new album 'The Art of Losing' - Hear first single ‘Show Your Face’ 1
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THE ANCHORESS announces new album ‘The Art of Losing’ – Hear first single ‘Show Your Face’

November 3, 2020 XS Noize

‘The Art of Losing’, the second album from Welsh multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies), will be released on March 5th 2021 (via Kscope). The first single ‘Show Your Face’ is available from today, […]

INTERVIEW: Paradise Lost’ Gregor Mackintosh discusses new album 'Obsidian' 1
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INTERVIEW: Paradise Lost’ Gregor Mackintosh discusses new album ‘Obsidian’

November 2, 2020 Dan Volohov

Dan Volohov talks to Gregor Mackintosh, co-founder and guitarist of Paradise Lost. Gregor speaks about the recent “Obsidian” album and re-arranging cover versions, about his technique of writing songs and the nature of previous “Medusa” […]

DOVES mark the long-awaited release of their fifth album with the new single: BROKEN EYES
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DOVES announce 2021 outdoor show at The Piece Hall, Halifax

November 2, 2020 XS Noize

The Live at The Piece Hall series has added a further legendary name to its 2021 line-up, as Manchester alternative rock band Doves has been announced to play a special outdoor performance at the prized […]

SOUND OF BELFAST 2020 Full programme announced 2
Gigs

SOUND OF BELFAST 2020 Full programme announced

November 2, 2020 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced details of its Sound of Belfast 2020 programme. Now in its 7th year, this annual celebration, dedicated to the sounds of the city is normally dominated by live […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Goo Goo Dolls – It’s Christmas All Over
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Goo Goo Dolls – It’s Christmas All Over

November 2, 2020 David Ham

“It’s Christmas” shouts Noddy Holder on every Christmas compilation album and on every mainstream radio show and on every Spotify playlist. Having a popular Christmas song can be very lucrative. People may not know any […]

REVIEW: October Drift - Naked EP 2
Album Reviews

REVIEW: October Drift – Naked EP

November 2, 2020 Sandra Blemster

October Drift returns with their acoustic EP Naked released on Physical Education Records on 6th November. This follows on from the success of their debut album Forever Whatever, released earlier this year, which received critical […]

Actor & Musician DANIEL DONSKOY shares debut single ‘24’ - Listen Now!
New Music

Actor & Musician DANIEL DONSKOY shares debut single ‘24’ – Listen Now!

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Introducing a musician without borders: Daniel Donskoy. Starting in Moscow, Daniel’s career has taken him all over the world, from Germany to North America, the Middle East to London and shows no signs of stopping. […]

SONNY shares new single ‘Place I Love’ - Listen Now!
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SONNY shares new single ‘Place I Love’ – Listen Now!

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Stirring timeless influences with modern pop sensibilities, 21-year-old Sonny offers something a little different in the current landscape. It’s a sound that has seen him reach 20 million streams at Spotify within just a handful […]

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