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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 […]

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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          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 […]

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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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        • 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
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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
          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
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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
          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 […]

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Johnny Altman - Hallucinating You
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Johnny Altman – Hallucinating You

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

Never Too Late To Rock And Roll is the debut album by actor and musician Johnny Altman released on Nov 20th via NUB Music / The Orchard. Familiar with most TV and Film viewers throughout […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ada Morghe - ‘Rainy Day’ filmed at Real World Studios
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ada Morghe – ‘Rainy Day’ filmed at Real World Studios

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

Ada Morghe’s current album ‘Box’ captured the musicality of the multi-faceted creative talent. The artist demonstrated a real talent as a jazz vocalist and songwriter, with the ability to be simultaneously elegant, passionate and melancholic. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Belle Roscoe - Soho Shoes
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TRACK PREMIERE: Belle Roscoe – Soho Shoes

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

Soho Shoes is the outstanding new single from Australian brother and sister duo Belle Roscoe, to be released October 16th, 2020. Soho Shoes is the first release from the band’s forthcoming EP Talking To The […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Paddy Hanna - The Hill
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ALBUM REVIEW: Paddy Hanna – The Hill

October 16, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

You didn’t expect someone who called his last record Frankly, I Mutate to stay in one place for long, did you? Once the leader of the sorely missed Grand Pocket Orchestra and a key part […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Adrianne Lenker – songs and instrumentals
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Adrianne Lenker – songs and instrumentals

October 15, 2020 Jacob Thompson

After Big Thief’s bumper dual-album 2019, frontperson Adrianne Lenker returns on October 23rd with two new lockdown solo albums, songs and instrumentals, both recorded in a cabin in the mountains of Western Massachusetts. An acoustic […]

INTERVIEW: Rising indie band THE LATHUMS discuss 'Ghosts' EP and upcoming debut album 1
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INTERVIEW: Rising indie band THE LATHUMS discuss ‘Ghosts’ EP and upcoming debut album

October 15, 2020 XS Noize

The emergence of the melodic indie band from Wigan with heart-quickening live intensity, near-spiritual positive energy and literary influences has thrilled The Lathums’ growing, all-ages fanbase covering all corners of the UK. In an 18-month […]

PUBLIC ENEMY reveals tracklist for new studio album, out September 25th via Def Jam
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PUBLIC ENEMY Share Powerful Animated Video for “GRID” ft Cypress Hill & George Clinton – Watch Now!

October 15, 2020 XS Noize

Public Enemy’s single “Grid” featuring Cypress Hill and George Clinton “is a love letter to hip-hop’s golden era (and the classic Def Jam roster’s role in it), full of withering political analysis, blistering boom-bap and […]

DAVID GILMOUR set to release 'YES, I HAVE GHOSTS' special limited edition 7” single for RSD Black Friday on November 27th
New Music

DAVID GILMOUR set to release ‘YES, I HAVE GHOSTS’ special limited edition 7” single for RSD Black Friday on November 27th

October 15, 2020 XS Noize

YES, I HAVE GHOSTS, the first new song from David Gilmour in five years, is to be released as a special limited edition 7” single for RSD Black Friday on November 27th. The song, written […]

‘Long Hot Summers: The Story of THE STYLE COUNCIL’ Greatest hits / anthology released October 30th
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‘Long Hot Summers: The Story of THE STYLE COUNCIL’ Greatest hits / anthology released October 30th

October 15, 2020 XS Noize

The Style Council was emblematic of its creator. Paul Weller, smart, fearless, audacious, with a social conscience totally unafraid to push the possibilities of pop. With their generous slew of chart hits, The Style Council […]

THE WATERBOYS reveal video for 'Why Should I Love You' - Watch Now!
New Music

THE WATERBOYS reveal video for ‘Why Should I Love You’ – Watch Now!

October 15, 2020 XS Noize

The Waterboys have released the video for ‘Why Should I Love You’ from the critically acclaimed new album Good Luck, Seeker out now via Cooking Vinyl. ‘Why Should I Love You’ is a fantastic cover […]

10cc/Godley & Creme legend KEVIN GODLEY releases new video from forthcoming solo album MUSCLE MEMORY 2
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10cc/Godley & Creme legend KEVIN GODLEY releases new video from forthcoming solo album MUSCLE MEMORY

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

10cc/Godley & Creme Legend Kevin Godley has released a new video “Expecting a Message” from his highly anticipated forthcoming solo album MUSCLE MEMORY! “This is as DIY as it gets. No film crew, no editor, […]

Listen to SHARON VAN ETTEN’s 'Let Go' from 'Feels Good Man' Documentary Film
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Listen to SHARON VAN ETTEN’s ‘Let Go’ from ‘Feels Good Man’ Documentary Film

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Sharon Van Etten presents “Let Go,” a track from Feels Good Man, a documentary film about the Internet meme Pepe the Frog that’s set to premiere on PBS on Friday, Oct 19th. In “Let […]

SCREAM share recently found unreleased recordings with fans
New Music

SCREAM share recently found unreleased recordings with fans

October 14, 2020 Dan Volohov

In a recent Facebook post, the members of Scream have mentioned that they suddenly found old and previously unavailable recordings “from 1984”. Notable that the first of the series of recordings is Scream’s cover version […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS change dates of Cardiff shows paying tribute to NHS staff
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS change dates of Cardiff shows paying tribute to NHS staff

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers have moved their previously announced shows in December at the  to Friday 16th and Saturday 17th July 2021. This is due to the ongoing Covid 19 restrictions for the live music industry. […]

DEFTONES announce headline Dublin show at 3Arena on 6th June 2021 with special guests GOJIRA 1
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WIN: Tickets to see DEFTONES with special guests GOJIRA at 3Arena, Dublin on 6th June 2021

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

GRAMMY Award-winning, internationally lauded band Deftones has announced a Dublin show at 3Arena on 6th June 2021 with special guests Gojira and XS Noize has one pair of tickets to give away to a lucky […]

VIAGRA BOYS announce new album 'Welfare Jazz' - out January 8th 1
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VIAGRA BOYS announce new album ‘Welfare Jazz’ – out January 8th

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

Stockholm post-punk hero’s Viagra Boys have announced a new album Welfare Jazz, available January 8th via YEAR0001. The album is produced by Matt Sweeney (Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Run the Jewels), Justin and Jeremiah Raisen (Yves […]

PLACEBO celebrate 20th anniversary of Black Market Music with new video-series “Black Market Music Stories” 1
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PLACEBO celebrate 20th anniversary of Black Market Music with new video-series “Black Market Music Stories”

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

2020 rings in the 20th anniversary of Placebo’s beloved third album Black Market Music. To celebrate, the band have completed filming of a four-part video-series – “Black Market Music Stories” – which sees bassist Stef […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: André Uhl - Are You With Me?
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: André Uhl – Are You With Me?

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for Are You With Me? by André Uhl. Are You With Me? is the fourth single from André Uhl’s upcoming album Relax and Implode, to […]

THE STRUTS announce intimate 'An Acoustic Evening With The Struts' tour dates 1
Gigs

THE STRUTS announce intimate ‘An Acoustic Evening With The Struts’ tour dates

October 13, 2020 XS Noize

The Struts have announced a string of intimate UK dates to celebrate the release of their new album Strange Days, which is coming out this Friday 16th via Interscope / Polydor. The shows will be An Acoustic Evening […]

OASIS' classic single 'Wonderwall' passes One Billion Spotify streams
New Music

OASIS’ classic single ‘Wonderwall’ passes One Billion Spotify streams

October 13, 2020 XS Noize

Oasis’s classic single ‘Wonderwall’ has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify following the release of the 25th-anniversary edition of ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ which is No. 3 in the UK Official Album Chart. Universally […]

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