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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
          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 […]

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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, […]

  • 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
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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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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, […]

  • Podcast
        • 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
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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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VIDEO PREMIERE: Tali - Walking Paradox
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Tali – Walking Paradox

October 1, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Walking Paradox’ the new video from Toronto R&B popster Tali from her debut Shadows EP. Tali talks about the video: The ‘Walking Paradox’ video was a series of […]

AMY MACDONALD announces ‘An Evening With Amy Macdonald’ a live stream event to benefit #WEMAKEEVENTS
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AMY MACDONALD announces ‘An Evening With Amy Macdonald’ a live stream event to benefit #WEMAKEEVENTS

September 30, 2020 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald will launch her new album ‘The Human Demands’ with a unique ticketed 100% live-streamed event ‘An Evening With Amy Macdonald’, which begins at 7 pm UK time on November 1st. The show will […]

Elbows' Guy Garvey releases new single 'My Angel' - the theme music to the new BBC One drama 'Life'
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Elbows’ Guy Garvey releases new single ‘My Angel’ – the theme music to the new BBC One drama ‘Life’

September 30, 2020 XS Noize

Guy Garvey’s new single ‘My Angel’ is out now. The track is the theme music to the new BBC One drama ‘Life’, featuring a star-studded cast including Alison Steadman, Peter Davidson, Adrian Lester, Victoria Hamilton, […]

WALT DISCO release debut EP 'Young Hard and Handsome' - Listen Now
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WALT DISCO release debut EP ‘Young Hard and Handsome’ – Listen Now

September 30, 2020 XS Noize

Walt Disco releases their much-anticipated debut EP ‘Young Hard and Handsome’ via Blood Records. A band who defy all convention to create a world of their own, truly like no other. Walt Disco’s fearless, unique […]

JÓNSI shares new single 'Salt Licorice' featuring Swedish pop icon Robyn
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JÓNSI shares new single ‘Salt Licorice’ featuring Swedish pop icon Robyn

September 30, 2020 XS Noize

Just ahead of his first solo LP in a decade, Shiver, released on Friday 2nd October (via Krunk), Jónsi shares the single “Salt Licorice” featuring Swedish pop icon Robyn. An ode to “Scandinavian Pain”, “Salt […]

BROTHYS LAW share video for new single 'Record Collector' - Watch Now
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BROTHYS LAW share video for new single ‘Record Collector’ – Watch Now

September 30, 2020 XS Noize

‘Brophy’s Law’ are a Celtic Alt-Rock outfit based in Copenhagen, but originally from England, Ireland, Scotland and Denmark. Neil Brophy writes music that draws influences from Billy Bragg & Bob Dylan’s singer-songwriter styles of social […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Twenty Committee - In A Rush 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Twenty Committee – In A Rush

September 30, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of their highly praised new single ‘In A Rush’ ft. Chloe Rodgers in September, Scandinavian collective Twenty Committee, led by producer Anders Källmark, now return with the new lyric video for their […]

WATCH: First Look Teaser Clip of Alan McGee Biopic 'Creation Stories'
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WATCH: First Look Teaser Clip of Alan McGee Biopic ‘Creation Stories’

September 29, 2020 XS Noize

On the 60th birthday of music industry svengali, Alan McGee, Burning Wheel Productions are delighted to reveal a brand new teaser clip from their upcoming title CREATION STORIES. CREATION STORIES is the feature film of […]

ULTRAÍSTA Announce 'Ordinary Boy - The Remixes' EP out 6th November 1
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ULTRAÍSTA Announce ‘Ordinary Boy – The Remixes’ EP out 6th November

September 29, 2020 XS Noize

Ultraísta – vocalist/producer Laura Bettinson (FEMME / lau.ra), multi-instrumentalist/producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead) and drummer/producer Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M) – have detailed their upcoming EP, ‘Ordinary Boy – The Remixes’. The collection will be out November […]

INTERVIEW with CABBAGE - "We got to the point where shouting political statements in people’s faces might not be the way to go" 3
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INTERVIEW with CABBAGE – “We got to the point where shouting political statements in people’s faces might not be the way to go”

September 29, 2020 XS Noize

The green and pleasant lands above Manchester spawn a monster, as literary performance punks, CABBAGE descends from the misted Pennines once more to release their second album AMANITA PANTHERINA. Mark Millar caught up with Co-Frontman, […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB unveil new track 'Two Minutes Hate' - Listen Now
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB unveil new track ‘Two Minutes Hate’ – Listen Now

September 29, 2020 XS Noize

Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club have released the second track from their fifth studio album, 91 Days in Isolation. Speaking about the new track, Aaron Starkie (Lead Singer) says: “Lyrically it’s a song about the […]

Indie-psych duo HI FRISCO return with bouncing new single 'Quiet Lights'
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Indie-psych duo HI FRISCO return with bouncing new single ‘Quiet Lights’

September 29, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of their explosive initial singles ‘Gold’, ‘Snowfall’, ‘The War’, and ‘Headspin’ ft. Charlotte Spiral over the last year, which have since gone on to receive airplay on BBC Radio 1 and BBC […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dream Division – Beyond The Mirror’s Image
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dream Division – Beyond The Mirror’s Image

September 29, 2020 David Ham

The last few years have been a very productive time for Tom McDowell and his musical project Dream Division. McDowell is an electronic music composer whose speciality is the heavy and decidedly dark synth sound […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Waterflower - Find It!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Waterflower – Find It!

September 28, 2020 XS Noize

Waterflower is one of music’s genuine mavericks – the Latvia-based singer, songwriter and producer has already garnered attention due to her extraordinary soundscapes and use of plants and flowers to generate musical tones but she […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Mental Health Charity/ Record Label Key Changes Share New Double A-Side From London Rapper STICKZN15 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: Mental Health Charity/ Record Label Key Changes Share New Double A-Side From London Rapper STICKZN15

September 28, 2020 XS Noize

Tottenham based rapper, STICKZN15 is London born and bred. Born in Westminster, having lived in Hackney but settling in Tottenham his journey into music has seen him rub shoulders with the likes of Stormzy, STICKZN15 […]

BOOK REVIEW: Joan Baez: The Last Leaf by Elizabeth Thomson
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Joan Baez: The Last Leaf by Elizabeth Thomson

September 27, 2020 Michael Barron

There is a well-known saying to fans in awe of their favourite musicians: “Don’t meet your heroes” or else you will be disappointed.  Thomson’s experience with Joan Baez is a testament that this saying is […]

INTERVIEW: JIMMY CHAMBERLIN on his New Complex Album, Drumming and SMASHING PUMPKINS 3
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INTERVIEW: JIMMY CHAMBERLIN on his New Complex Album, Drumming and SMASHING PUMPKINS

September 26, 2020 Dan Volohov

Smashing Pumpkins’ Jimmy Chamberlin on the newest chapter of his jazz experiments. Honor released by Jimmy Chamberlin Complex is not the only example of how different individuals brought together different influences, energetics, and ideas. But […]

Over 500 members of THE NI LIVE EVENTS INDUSTRY stand peacefully in solidarity at Custom House Square today
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Over 500 members of THE NI LIVE EVENTS INDUSTRY stand peacefully in solidarity at Custom House Square today

September 25, 2020 XS Noize

Today at Belfast’s Custom House Square, over 500 members of the live events community gathered in a socially distanced, COVID-compliant display. Another 100 squares were marked out for those unable to join. The event organised […]

MIDNIGHT OIL announce brand new mini-album THE MAKARRATA PROJECT - out October 30th
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MIDNIGHT OIL announce brand new mini-album THE MAKARRATA PROJECT – out October 30th

September 25, 2020 XS Noize

It’s been almost 20 years since Midnight Oil unveiled a new long-form release. That wait will finally be over on October 30 when their seven-song mini-album, THE MAKARRATA PROJECT lands online and in stores on […]

KYLIE shares the video for brand new single ‘Magic’ - Watch Now
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KYLIE shares the video for brand new single ‘Magic’ – Watch Now

September 25, 2020 XS Noize

Today Kylie releases her brand-new single and video for ‘Magic’, taken from her forthcoming album ‘DISCO’, out November 6 via BMG Recordings. Produced and mixed by PhD (also known as Peter Wallevik & Daniel Davidsen), […]

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