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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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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
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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
          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
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          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
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          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: 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 […]

          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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THE WATERBOYS release new single - Listen to 'The Soul Singer' Now 1
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THE WATERBOYS release new single – Listen to ‘The Soul Singer’ Now

July 15, 2020 XS Noize

The Waterboys release their brand new single ‘The Soul Singer’ today accompanied by a vibrantly psychedelic video. The single premiered on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show and is the second taste of their highly anticipated […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ron Hawkins and The Do Good Assassins - Teenage Insurrection
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ron Hawkins and The Do Good Assassins – Teenage Insurrection

July 15, 2020 XS Noize

Ron Hawkins has long been revered as one of Canada’s greatest contemporary singer-songwriters. As lead singer/multi-instrumentalist and main songwriter of Canada’s legendary Lowest of the Low, Ron Hawkins has enjoyed many accolades through the years: […]

IDLES reveal new song 'A Hymn' - Watch Video Now
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IDLES reveal new song ‘A Hymn’ – Watch Video Now

July 14, 2020 XS Noize

Today, IDLES have shared a new song “A Hymn” – the emotional centrepiece of the Bristol band’s forthcoming LP, ‘Ultra Mono’ (out Sept 25th via Partisan). The accompanying music video features the band driving with […]

REVIEW: Gang of Four - Anti Hero EP
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REVIEW: Gang of Four – Anti Hero EP

July 14, 2020 Lee Campbell

After the passing of Gang of Four’s leader and guitarist Andy Gill earlier this year, fellow axeman Tom Morello praised Gill as a major influence with his “industrial funk deconstructed guitar anti-hero sonics and fierce […]

SEMISONIC release official video for 'You’re Not Alone' their first single in nearly 20 years
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SEMISONIC release official video for ‘You’re Not Alone’ their first single in nearly 20 years

July 14, 2020 XS Noize

Today, the Grammy-nominated, Twin Cities-based trio Semisonic released the official video for “You’re Not Alone,” the group’s first new song in nearly 20 years. The single is the title track from their forthcoming five-song EP […]

WILL BUTLER announces new solo album 'Generations' - out Sept 25th 2
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WILL BUTLER announces new solo album ‘Generations’ – out Sept 25th

July 14, 2020 XS Noize

In the five years since Will Butler released his debut album, Policy, he’s toured the world both solo and as a member of Arcade Fire, released the Friday Night live album, recorded and released Arcade […]

BOB MOULD shares new single 'Forecast of Rain' - Listen Now 1
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BOB MOULD shares new single ‘Forecast of Rain’ – Listen Now

July 14, 2020 XS Noize

Bob Mould has released ‘Forecast of Rain’, the second taster of his explosive upcoming album Blue Hearts, which arrives via Merge Records on Friday, September 25th. Mould released this statement about the song: “As a […]

THE FLAMING LIPS share video for new track 'Dinosaurs On The Mountain' - Watch Now 1
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THE FLAMING LIPS share video for new track ‘Dinosaurs On The Mountain’ – Watch Now

July 13, 2020 XS Noize

Today, The Flaming Lips release a new track and video, “Dinosaurs On The Mountain,” from their forthcoming album AMERICAN HEAD set for release on 11th September via Bella Union in the UK/Europe and Warner Records […]

DAPHNE GUINNESS shares video for new single ‘Looking Glass’ - Watch Now
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DAPHNE GUINNESS shares video for new single ‘Looking Glass’ – Watch Now

July 13, 2020 XS Noize

Daphne Guinness releases a new single, ‘Looking Glass’, the latest to be lifted from her forthcoming third album, ‘Revelations’ due out on August 14, 2020, via Agent Anonyme/Absolute. Daphne recorded the album at Les Studios […]

Top 8 Music Streaming Services Popular Among Students
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Top 8 Music Streaming Services Popular Among Students

July 13, 2020 XS Noize

Thanks to the rapid advancement of technology, music streaming has been growing tremendously over the years. The majority of people today use music streaming services to listen to their favourite tracks. These services allow people […]

THE ADELAIDES share video for new single ‘Seven Billion’ - Watch Now
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THE ADELAIDES share video for new single ‘Seven Billion’ – Watch Now

July 13, 2020 XS Noize

UK Country Pop trio The Adelaides are making the video for their brilliant new single ‘Seven Billion’, written under the Nashville sun by the band with acclaimed producer Femke Weidema, available TODAY. The Adelaides themselves […]

FRANCIS ROSSI on the 35th anniversary of Live Aid
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FRANCIS ROSSI on the 35th anniversary of Live Aid

July 13, 2020 XS Noize

“Monday marks the 35th anniversary of the Live Aid show. Whenever Quo steps onto a stage we strive to give it our best, no one audience or gig is more important than another to the […]

ERASURE Announce new album 'The Neon' out 21 August - Listen to 'Hey Now (Think I Got a Feeling)' Now
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ERASURE share the second track from new album ‘The Neon’ – Listen to ‘Shot A Satellite’ Now!

July 10, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have shared the second track to be taken from their eagerly awaited new album, The Neon. Launching off a bed of stuttering, percussive sci-fi synths, ‘Shot A Satellite’ is the […]

ALANIS MORISSETTE releases new single - Listen to 'Reckoning' Now!
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ALANIS MORISSETTE releases new single – Listen to ‘Reckoning’ Now!

July 10, 2020 XS Noize

Seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette releases her new song, “Reckoning” today! The track was written by Alanis and Michael Farrell and produced by Catherine Marks. The song comes from Alanis’ highly anticipated upcoming album, […]

ASYLUMS share a video of a day in the life of a record label and their writing process - Watch Now 1
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ASYLUMS share a video of a day in the life of a record label and their writing process – Watch Now

July 10, 2020 XS Noize

Asylums release their fantastic new album Genetic Cabaret on July 17th 2020 on Cool Thing Records. The album was recorded with legendary recording engineer and sound alchemist Steve Albini (In Utero by Nirvana, Rid Of Me […]

PICTURE THIS unveil new single - Listen to ‘Unconditional’ Now!
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PICTURE THIS unveil new single – Listen to ‘Unconditional’ Now!

July 10, 2020 XS Noize

Delivering another anthem with global potential and following the release of latest single ‘Troublemaker’, Irish international phenomenon, Picture This, unveil a brand new single entitled “Unconditional” today. Handclaps and a stadium-ready beat propel the track […]

GEMMA BRADLEY releases new summer single - Listen to ‘Obsessed’ Now!
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GEMMA BRADLEY releases new summer single – Listen to ‘Obsessed’ Now!

July 10, 2020 XS Noize

Pop – RnB artist Gemma Bradley, continues to develop her career in music with the new enchanting and seductive single ‘Obsessed’.  Returning to the spotlight after the buzz generated by her last two single’s Hollow […]

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM unveil the video for new single ‘Everyone Looks So Fine’ - Watch Now
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EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM unveil the video for new single ‘Everyone Looks So Fine’ – Watch Now

July 10, 2020 XS Noize

Emperor of Ice Cream are quickly following up the chart success of ‘Lambent Eyes’ – the band’s first single from its imminent debut album – with a second summer scorcher of a track, ‘Everyone Looks […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Blackout Balter - Burn The Ships
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TRACK PREMIERE: Blackout Balter – Burn The Ships

July 10, 2020 XS Noize

Blackout Balter is an electrifying, 5-piece Alternative Rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Their first EP, Twist And Bend, featured Dave Keuning (The Killers), and received critical acclaim by the famed Consequence of Sound and […]

80s New Wave Legends A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS Release Remix Of Rare ROBERT CALVERT Track!
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80s New Wave Legends A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS Release Remix Of Rare ROBERT CALVERT Track!

July 9, 2020 XS Noize

‘80s New Wave Legends A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS Release Remix Of Rare ROBERT CALVERT Track! More Calvert remixes coming from Xiu Xiu, Die Krupps, Peter Hook, Small Black, The KVB, Soft Kill, Black Plastic feat. […]

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