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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 […]

        • 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
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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
          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
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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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        • 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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        • 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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CUT COPY announce sixth studio album 'Freeze, Melt' and share new single 'Cold Water' 1
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CUT COPY announce sixth studio album ‘Freeze, Melt’ and share new single ‘Cold Water’

June 26, 2020 XS Noize

Electronic favourites Cut Copy are back today to share their new single, “ Cold Water .” Arriving alongside the track is the greatly anticipated announcement of the four-piece’s sixth studio album, Freeze, Melt, dropping on […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Love Ghost - Outer Space
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TRACK PREMIERE: Love Ghost – Outer Space

June 26, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere “Outer Space” by Love Ghost. “Outer Space” is the follow up to their last single, I’ll Be Fine released for Mental Health Awareness month last week, that addresses isolation […]

THE FLAMING LIPS announce new album 'AMERICAN HEAD' out 11th September - Watch video for new track 'My Religion Is You' 2
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THE FLAMING LIPS announce new album ‘AMERICAN HEAD’ out 11th September – Watch video for new track ‘My Religion Is You’

June 26, 2020 XS Noize

THE FLAMING LIPS are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album, AMERICAN HEAD, set for release on 11th September via Bella Union in the UK/Europe and Warner Records in the US. The […]

ERASURE - Release: 'Hey Now (Think I Got A Feeling)' Remix EP - Listen Now
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ERASURE – Release: ‘Hey Now (Think I Got A Feeling)’ Remix EP – Listen Now

June 26, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have released an EP featuring remixes of their forthcoming album’s luminous opener, ‘Hey Now (Think I Got a Feeling)’ Out now on Mute, the EP features remixes from UK […]

JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD shares two new songs 'There'll Come A War' & 'Seeking The Room With The Three Windows' - Listen Now
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JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD shares two new songs ‘There’ll Come A War’ & ‘Seeking The Room With The Three Windows’ – Listen Now

June 26, 2020 XS Noize

James Dean Bradfield has released two new tracks. There’ll Come A War/Seeking The Room With The Three Windows are both available on DSPs today (June 26th). Two very different views of the forthcoming album, There’ll […]

REEF featuring Andy Taylor announce UK Drive-In Tour 1
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REEF featuring Andy Taylor announce UK Drive-In Tour

June 26, 2020 XS Noize

Utilita Live from the Drive-In are thrilled to announce the addition of REEF featuring Andy Taylor (Duran Duran/The Power Station) to play a special Drive-In tour this August and September. Reef frontman Gary Stringer says, […]

FONTAINES D.C. announce UK tour dates for May 2021
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FONTAINES D.C. announce UK tour dates for May 2021

June 26, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Fontaines D.C. have announced new UK tour dates for May 2021. The new dates will also include the band’s biggest headline UK show to date at London’s Alexandra Palace. Dates are as follows: 7th May […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Westerner - The Reverend
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TRACK PREMIERE: Westerner – The Reverend

June 25, 2020 XS Noize

Los Angeles based psychedelic rock band Westerner are a ballsy cocktail of psychedelic rock, disco, and trip-hop. Drawing influence from Pink Floyd, Massive Attack and late-90s electronica, the collective makes their return with arguably their […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lōwli - Cavalry
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lōwli – Cavalry

June 25, 2020 XS Noize

There could hardly be a more fitting title for Lōwli’s forthcoming single. Cavalry is the latest offering from an artist who has consistently built on the integrity of each of her previous releases; and it […]

SYLVETTE release new single 'Kelpius' produced by New Order's Phil Cunningham - Listen Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Sylvette – Kelpius

June 25, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video for “KELPIUS” the new single from 5-piece Art-Rock band SYLVETTE which was released on 19th June. The band joined forces with New Order guitarist Phil Cunningham […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lazy Queen - Sober
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lazy Queen – Sober

June 25, 2020 XS Noize

Straight off the back of releasing the explosive single ‘Throwaway’, Oslo-based alt-rock outfit Lazy Queen continue down the rabbit hole of exploring the complex nature of addiction on ‘Sober’. In contrast to the previous single, […]

BLACK GRAPE reschedules ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight…. Yeah’ 25th anniversary tour for March 2021 1
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BLACK GRAPE reschedules ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight…. Yeah’ 25th anniversary tour for March 2021

June 24, 2020 XS Noize

Manchester legends Black Grape have rescheduled their seven dates. The tour scheduled for October 2020 will now take place in March 2021 with a Newcastle show added to the run. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of […]

THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS share new song ‘Come All Ye Faithful' - Listen Now
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THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS share new song ‘Come All Ye Faithful’ – Listen Now

June 24, 2020 XS Noize

The Psychedelic Furs have today made available a new song, ‘Come All Ye Faithful,’ from their highly anticipated new album, ‘Made Of Rain,’ released through Cooking Vinyl on Friday 31st July. ’Come All Ye Faithful’ […]

NOTHING BUT THIEVES release their new single 'Real Love Song' - Listen Now
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NOTHING BUT THIEVES release their new single ‘Real Love Song’ – Listen Now

June 24, 2020 XS Noize

Southend five-piece Nothing But Thieves have released their new single Real Love Song, which was premiered exclusively as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in the World on Radio 1 and follows their recent single Is Everybody […]

WENDY JAMES announces rescheduled tour for April 2021
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WENDY JAMES announces rescheduled tour for April 2021

June 24, 2020 XS Noize

WENDY JAMES is delighted to announce that her 19-date UK tour (originally booked for May and already rescheduled once for September) has been rescheduled to April 2021. Full dates below. “I’ve been waiting this out,” […]

Top Ten Ranked: Modern Sports Walk-Out Songs
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Top Ten Ranked: Modern Sports Walk-Out Songs

June 24, 2020 XS Noize

Across almost all major sports leagues and competitions, you’ll find at least once instance of a team or individual star walking to the arena of battle to their own song. The songs provide many benefits […]

RIDE's Mark Gardener and 2Square of France's Telepopmusik share 'Chained' single
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RIDE’s Mark Gardener and 2Square of France’s Telepopmusik share ‘Chained’ single

June 23, 2020 XS Noize

Now that shoegaze kingpins Ride are in touring limbo, frontman Mark Gardener has been busy with recording, production, mixing and mastering work at his OX4 Sound Studio. He has also released a new single, called […]

INTERVIEW: Ian McCulloch (Echo And The Bunnymen) – “We write great songs and we’ve written some of the greatest” 3
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ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN announce 2021 UK Tour Celebrating 40 Years of magical songs

June 23, 2020 XS Noize

One of the most influential British bands in modern history, Echo & The Bunnymen, have today announced a 16 date UK tour for May 2021. The tour, which opens at Sheffield City Hall on Friday […]

SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘All The Best Moves’ - Watch Video
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SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘All The Best Moves’ – Watch Video

June 23, 2020 XS Noize

Almost nine years on from their first foray into working together where they spent the summer of 2011 ensconced in an attic in Hammersmith making the distinctly wintery Funny Looking Angels LP, old mates Tom […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Proud Mary - Songs From Catalina
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ALBUM REVIEW: Proud Mary – Songs From Catalina

June 23, 2020 Sandra Blemster

Manchester band Proud Mary are back after a seven-year break with their new album Songs From Catalina, out 26th June. Proud Mary comprises Greg Griffin (vocals), Paul ‘Spot’ Newsome (guitars, bass, keys, drums, harmonica and […]

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