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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
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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
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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
          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
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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 […]

        • 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
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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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WIN: A copy of MANSUN ‘Closed For Business’ 25th anniversary deluxe box set 2
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WIN: A copy of MANSUN ‘Closed For Business’ 25th anniversary deluxe box set

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

To mark the 25th anniversary of the band, Mansun has announced details of a comprehensive 25 disc deluxe box set which collects together everything they ever recorded. Released on Friday 27th November 2020 on KScope, […]

Bon Scott's FRATERNITY announce Seasons Of Change – The Complete Recordings 1970-1974 - Out January
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Bon Scott’s FRATERNITY announce Seasons Of Change – The Complete Recordings 1970-1974 – Out January

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

Founded in Australia, rock band FRATERNITY will forever be associated with their lead singer, Bon Scott, who would later join AC/DC and enjoy worldwide fame. However, Scott’s tenure with Fraternity has been poorly documented on […]

THE STRUTS share new single ‘I Hate How Much I Want You' featuring Phil Collen and Joe Elliott of Def Leppard
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THE STRUTS share new single ‘I Hate How Much I Want You’ featuring Phil Collen and Joe Elliott of Def Leppard

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

The Struts have shared their scorching new single ‘I Hate How Much I Want You,’ an explosive collaboration with Def Leppard’s Phil Collen and Joe Elliott. The stadium-sized anthem is the latest single from The […]

Motörhead announce new 'Motörcast' podcast mini-series 2
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Motörhead announce new ‘Motörcast’ podcast mini-series

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Rock N’Roll renegades Motörhead continue the 40th anniversary celebrations of the dirtiest, meanest, toughest album of them all, Ace Of Spades, with a new podcast mini-series called Motörcast, telling stories from the recording studio, on […]

FLEET FOXES release video for 'Can I Believe You' - Watch Now
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FLEET FOXES release video for ‘Can I Believe You’ – Watch Now

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Last month, on the Autumnal Equinox, Fleet Foxes surprised fans with the digital release of their fourth studio album Shore. Today, Fleet Foxes shared the video for “Can I Believe You” off of the album. […]

The Vaccines' keyboardist T TRUEMAN releases new single and EP 'Born To Be Right'
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The Vaccines’ keyboardist T TRUEMAN releases new single and EP ‘Born To Be Right’

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

T Truman today releases his debut EP ‘Born To Be Right’, along with a groovy video for EP title track “Born To Be Right”. Co-directed by T Truman and frequent aesthetic collaborator Timothy Heinrich, the […]

THE STIR FRY POP STAR announces new album 'Groovebox Messiah Sessions'
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THE STIR FRY POP STAR announces new album ‘Groovebox Messiah Sessions’

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

The Stir Fry Pop Star’s forthcoming album ‘Groovebox Messiah Sessions’ was written on a cheap second- hand Roland MC303 keyboard. Wilson stated the reason for choosing such an instrument, was to go back to basics […]

VIDEO PREMIERE:  Nervous Twitch - Keeping Faith in Something
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Nervous Twitch – Keeping Faith in Something

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Leeds three-piece Nervous Twitch are giving the first taste of their fourth album with the release of single ‘Keeping Faith In Something’ / ‘Something To Look Forward To’ digitally via Reckless Yes on 9 October […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: EJ Worland - Over The Pond
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VIDEO PREMIERE: EJ Worland – Over The Pond

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for “Over The Pond” by Australian R&B artist EJ Worland. EJ Worland talks about the song: “Over The Pond” was written in my good mate’s […]

AC/DC return with highly anticipated new album ‘POWER UP' - Hear lead track 'Shot In The Dark' 1
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AC/DC return with highly anticipated new album ‘POWER UP’ – Hear lead track ‘Shot In The Dark’

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

AC/DC will release their seventeenth full-length album POWER UP on November 13, 2020. This marks the legendary band’s first new music since 2014. To set the stage, they just unleashed a new single entitled Shot […]

FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single ‘Born In A War’
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FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single ‘Born In A War’

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their sixth album As Long As You Are this Friday, Future Islands have shared a new single ‘Born In A War’. To accompany the song is a stunning animated video […]

TRAVIS release Fran Healy-directed video for new track 'All Fall Down'
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TRAVIS Release New Track ‘Waving At The Window’ – Listen Now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their album 10 Songs this Friday, Scottish legends, Travis, have today released a romantically reminiscent new track titled “Waving At The Window”. Co-produced by both Fran and Robin Baynton (Coldplay, […]

5 Underrated Albums From Rock Legends Worth Revisiting in 2020 1
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5 Underrated Albums From Rock Legends Worth Revisiting in 2020

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

The album is dead, some claim. Long live the Spotify playlist, others might say. And yet, while the way we listen to music might have changed in recent years, it’s perhaps too premature to cite […]

THE WHO announces a new version of last year’s album ‘WHO’ - Hear updated version of 'Beads On One String'
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THE WHO announces a new version of last year’s album ‘WHO’ – Hear updated version of ‘Beads On One String’

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

On 30th October The Who are to release a new version of last year’s album ‘WHO’ featuring an updated version of Beads On One String newly remixed by Pete Townshend and acoustic tracks from the […]

FRANK TURNER + JON SNODGRASS Announce 'Buddies II: Still Buddies' - Listen to single now 1
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FRANK TURNER + JON SNODGRASS Announce ‘Buddies II: Still Buddies’ – Listen to single now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Xtra Mile Recordings and songwriters Frank Turner & Jon Snodgrass are pleased to present: Buddies II: Still Buddies – for release on Friday 13th November 2020. Ten years ago, the two acclaimed musicians hung out, […]

The War On Drugs announce 'LIVE DRUGS' out 20th November - Hear lead track 'Pain (Live)' 2
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The War On Drugs announce ‘LIVE DRUGS’ out 20th November – Hear lead track ‘Pain (Live)’

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

The War On Drugs will release LIVE DRUGS, their first new album since 2017’s GRAMMY-winning A Deeper Understanding, on November 20th via Super High-Quality Records, bandleader Adam Granduciel’s own record label. LIVE DRUGS is a […]

THE ANTLERS return with new single 'Wheels Roll Home' - Listen Now
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THE ANTLERS return with new single ‘Wheels Roll Home’ – Listen Now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today The Antlers are releasing “Wheels Roll Home”, their first new music since the 2014 release of their fifth album Familiars. “ “Wheels Roll Home” is a simple song about the hopeful promise of reunion […]

REBEKAH FITCH shares video for new single ‘Dust’ - Watch Now
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REBEKAH FITCH shares video for new single ‘Dust’ – Watch Now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Irish alt-pop songwriter Rebekah Fitch performs with a sense of purpose and ardour on new single ‘Dust’. An ode to letting go and moving on with life after a sudden loss, the track exhibits her […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Touché Amoré - Lament
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ALBUM REVIEW: Touché Amoré – Lament

October 6, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Last time out, Touché Amoré offered up an unflinching document of loss, with 2016’s Stage Four recounting Jeremy Bolm losing his mother to cancer in excruciating detail. It was, to say the least, a tough listen, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Grant Kilpatrick - Close To You
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Grant Kilpatrick – Close To You

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Grant Kilpatrick announces hypnotic video for the latest release, ‘Close to You’. With a searing edge that cuts deep, Grant Kilpatrick is carving his own musical path. Pushing out a sound that is […]

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