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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
          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
          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
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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
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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
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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 […]

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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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The Importance of Music in Online Casinos 2
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The Importance of Music in Online Casinos

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

When we think of our current favourite virtual games or, equally, nostalgic childhood ones, we often think of the graphics, the storyline, the characters, or the overall enjoyment factor. What we rarely think about in […]

Foals’ frontman YANNIS PHILIPPAKIS directs and features in CAMELPHAT collaboration ‘Hypercolour’
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Foals’ frontman YANNIS PHILIPPAKIS directs and features in CAMELPHAT collaboration ‘Hypercolour’

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

Multi-platinum producers Camelphat and Foals’ frontman Yannis Philippakis have released the visual for their latest collaboration ‘Hypercolour’. A visual manifestation of the track’s theme ‘hypercolour’, the psychedelic video has been directed by Yannis Philippakis along […]

THE CORONAS share new single ‘Light Me Up' - Listen Now
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THE CORONAS share new single ‘Light Me Up’ – Listen Now

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

Irish pop-rock band The Coronas release their new single ‘Light Me Up’ on July 17th 2020, the latest song to be revealed from their hotly anticipated new album ‘True Love Waits’, released on 31st July. […]

STONE FOUNDATION announce new album ‘Is Love Enough?’ - Listen to first single 'Deeper Love' featuring PAUL WELLER
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STONE FOUNDATION announce new album ‘Is Love Enough?’ – Listen to first single ‘Deeper Love’ featuring PAUL WELLER

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

The 8-piece Midlands-based Soul band, Stone Foundation will release the stunning ‘Is Love Enough?’ album on 11th September 2020 through 100 Percent Records. The album will be preceded by the track ‘Deeper Love’, which features […]

THE CORAL's Ian Skelly seeks out sunny melancholy with JOKERMAN - Listen Now
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THE CORAL’s Ian Skelly seeks out sunny melancholy with JOKERMAN – Listen Now

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

A plea for salvation sung through a sunny smile, Jokerman is the second, upbeat summer single to be released from Ian Skelly’s forthcoming album, Drifters Skyline. Promising to open the door to a bright world […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Linah Rocio - Keep Your Grace 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Linah Rocio – Keep Your Grace

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

Powerful and sensual: The singer-songwriter Linah Rocio surprises with a new vibe on her first EP. With her new EP, Keep Your Grace, musician Linah Rocio brings unusual new facets of her already wide range […]

HAPPY MONDAYS share 'Hallelujah (Ewan Pearson Remixes)' plus new animated video - Watch Now
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HAPPY MONDAYS share ‘Hallelujah (Ewan Pearson Remixes)’ plus new animated video – Watch Now

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

How do you tackle a British classic with a remix that’s already ingrained the culture of the last 30 years? Ewan Pearson new take on Happy Monday’s ‘Hallelujah’ sounds fresh from bringing Kirsty MacColl’s backing […]

LEE ROGERS shares new single ‘Silent Song’ - Listen Now
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LEE ROGERS shares new single ‘Silent Song’ – Listen Now

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

Lee Rogers began his career writing music and performing in his native Northern Ireland seven nights a week until he signed a recording and publishing deal with Cambridge based record label Zenith Café. Lee’s debut […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: LMNL unveils 80s new wave inspired video for 'Best Impression' 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: LMNL unveils 80s new wave inspired video for ‘Best Impression’

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

Expansive 80s led synths lead the way for Simon Batten’s LMNL guise on his infectious new track ‘Best Impression’. Homage to synth-pop of the 1980s following the internal monologue of the eternally self-conscious. The song […]

Listen to previously unheard PRINCE song - 'I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man' (1979 Version)
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Listen to previously unheard PRINCE song – ‘I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man’ (1979 Version)

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

Today, The Prince Estate in partnership with Warner Records, releases “I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man (1979 Version),” a previously unheard recording from Prince’s legendary vault that will be featured on the […]

Music Styles That Quickly Lost Popularity 2
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Music Styles That Quickly Lost Popularity

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

Right now, picking out types of music to listen to, is not that big of a deal. But, back in the day, music was more than just sounds you would listen to pass the time. […]

WILLIAM SHATNER joins CANNED HEAT on new version of 'LET’S WORK TOGETHER!' - Listen Now
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WILLIAM SHATNER joins CANNED HEAT on new version of ‘LET’S WORK TOGETHER!’ – Listen Now

July 16, 2020 XS Noize

In 1969, songwriter and recording artist Wilbert Harrison released “Let’s Work Together” amidst unprecedented social strife and racial tensions in America. The song was a clarion call to “every boy, girl, woman and man” to […]

Leeds locals JABBAWOKI announce their debut EP 'Something's Cookin' - Out 4th September
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Leeds locals JABBAWOKI announce their debut EP ‘Something’s Cookin’ – Out 4th September

July 16, 2020 XS Noize

Something’s Cookin’ is the much-anticipated debut EP from Leeds locals Jabbawoki. The genre-melding EP features the single ‘Unkle Funkle’ which was released on the 22nd of May. A blend of Indie, Hip Hop and Funk, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: sleepmakeswaves - these are not your dreams
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ALBUM REVIEW: sleepmakeswaves – these are not your dreams

July 16, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

There’s something to be said for ambition in the world of instrumental music. sleepmakeswaves know a thing or two about that – the Australian post-rock act have spent much of the past 14 years carving […]

TIM BURGESS announces headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club, Belfast on Wednesday 14th April 2021 1
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TIM BURGESS announces headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club, Belfast on Wednesday 14th April 2021

July 16, 2020 XS Noize

Charlatans frontman, Tim Burgess is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club, Belfast on Wednesday 14th April 2021. Tim recently released his new solo record ‘I Love The New Sky’, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Crawford Mack - Depends On Where You Stand
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TRACK PREMIERE: Crawford Mack – Depends On Where You Stand

July 16, 2020 XS Noize

Crawford Mack is not your average new artist. His fellow Glaswegians would argue that he is not particularly new for starters, given his regular live performances across the city. With his debut solo album set […]

ED HARCOURT announces details of new album & shares video - Watch Now 1
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ED HARCOURT announces details of new album & shares video – Watch Now

July 16, 2020 XS Noize

Ed Harcourt has announced details of Monochrome To Colour, his ninth studio album, released on Friday, September 18th 2020 on Point Of Departure, his second release for the label following 2018’s Beyond The End. A […]

TRAVIS release new track 'Valentine' from forthcoming album '10 Songs'
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TRAVIS release Fran Healy directed video for new track ‘Valentine’ – Watch Now

July 15, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of the animated video for “A Ghost”, frontman Fran Healy has returned to the director’s chair with the video for Travis ’ new track, “Valentine”. The track is the third from their […]

JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD shares new video for 'The Boy From The Plantation'
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JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD shares new video for ‘The Boy From The Plantation’

July 15, 2020 XS Noize

Directed by longtime Manic Street Preachers collaborator Kieran Evans, the video features James in Wales alongside archive footage sourced specifically for the video. Kieran Evans: says of the video: “James and I have been collaborating […]

BEABADOOBEE returns with new single ‘Care’ - Watch video
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BEABADOOBEE returns with new single ‘Care’ – Watch video

July 15, 2020 XS Noize

Indisputably one of the most exciting breakthrough artists of the past year, Beabadoobee shares her brand new single ‘Care’, her first since her BRITs 2020 Rising Star Award nomination and BBC Sound Of nod and […]

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