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          Super Furry Animals Are Back! First UK & Ireland Tour in a Decade Announced for 2026

          September 29, 2025

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS return to re-open the door into their world of ageless, multicoloured melody and offbeat phantasia, surprising fans by announcing SIX SUPACABRA BRITAIN & IRELAND TOUR DATES opening at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on Wed 6 May 2026. Leaping into […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

        • Round Up

          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
          Gigs

          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
          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
        • The Jacques
          Podcasts

          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
          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 […]

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BUSH Announce new album, ‘The Kingdom’, due for release May 2020
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BUSH reveal new music video ‘Flowers On A Grave’ from new album ‘The Kingdom’ due May 2020

March 18, 2020 XS Noize

Iconic multi-platinum rock band BUSH unveil the video for their hard-charging lead track “Flowers On A Grave” today. The single will be featured on BUSH’s anticipated new album ‘The Kingdom’, due for release Summer 2020. […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS postpone UK live shows
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS postpone UK live shows

March 18, 2020 XS Noize

Following the Teenage Cancer Trust’s announcement of the postponement of the band’s show at the Royal Albert Hall, and the cancellation of Glastonbury 2020, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are also announcing the postponement of […]

FRANCIS ROSSI Announces New Spring 2021 dates for all postponed 'I Talk Too Much' Spoken Word shows 1
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FRANCIS ROSSI Announces New Spring 2021 dates for all postponed ‘I Talk Too Much’ Spoken Word shows

March 18, 2020 XS Noize

We’re pleased to announce that every postponed date from Francis Rossi’s ‘I Talk Too Much Tour’ has now been rescheduled. And all of your tickets for the 2020 shows remain valid for the 2021 shows. […]

THE WHO announce they will play one of their smallest live shows in over 40 years
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THE WHO announce rescheduled UK Tour dates

March 18, 2020 XS Noize

THE WHO are very happy to announce that they have rescheduled their U.K. tour for March 2021, the band wish to thank the fans for their patience and support. Singer Roger Daltrey assured fans last […]

ROGER O’DONNELL (of The Cure) releases new single 'The Haunt'
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ROGER O’DONNELL (of The Cure) releases new single ‘The Haunt’

March 17, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Roger O’Donnell (keyboard player of The Cure) releases the second track from his up and coming project ‘2 Ravens.’ ‘2 Ravens’ will be released in full on the 24th April on 99X10 Records/Caroline International. […]

THE PRETENDERS announce their brand-new album 'Hate For Sale' out on 1st May
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THE PRETENDERS announce their brand-new album ‘Hate For Sale’ out on 1st May

March 17, 2020 XS Noize

The Pretenders are delighted to announce their brand-new album Hate For Sale, set for release on 1st May via BMG. The album is the first to be recorded with the now long-standing touring line-up of […]

LARKIN POE announce new album 'Self Made Man' out 1st May 1
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LARKIN POE announce new album ‘Self Made Man’ out 1st May

March 16, 2020 XS Noize

GRAMMY® Award-nominated sister duo Larkin Poe have released the new single ‘She’s A Self Made Man’, which is the first track from their eagerly awaited new album, SELF MADE MAN, due out Friday, May 1st […]

MYSTERY JETS release new video for latest single 'A Billion Heartbeats'
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MYSTERY JETS release new video for latest single ‘A Billion Heartbeats’

March 16, 2020 XS Noize

Today brings the release of the video to accompany ‘A Billion Heartbeats’, the most recent single added to the well-equipped belt of Mystery Jets. Watch below. The single had its first play as Annie Mac’s […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Slow Readers Club - The Joy Of The Return
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Slow Readers Club – The Joy Of The Return

March 16, 2020 Sandra Blemster

Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club are back with a fourth album, The Joy Of The Return, out on March 20th via Modern Sky UK. It’s recorded at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool and produced by […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Dunts Live at SWG3, Glasgow
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LIVE REVIEW: The Dunts Live at SWG3, Glasgow

March 16, 2020 Fionn Crossan

Despite not being very familiar with the Dunts music before the evening of their headline show at SWG3 in Glasgow, it was clear the room was filling with young teenagers ready to sing back every […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Phono Pony - Back To School Special
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Phono Pony – Back To School Special

March 16, 2020 XS Noize

Phono Pony is a glam-garage project from Canada. This multi-instrumentalist duo creates huge sounds with guitar, drums, vocals, synth and theremin. Their grit-polished sonics, style and conviction as songwriters have landed them gigs alongside Sublime […]

WIN: A copy of the new THERAPY? album Greatest Hits (2020 Versions) on limited edition Translucent Green 12" vinyl 1
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WIN: A copy of the new THERAPY? album Greatest Hits (2020 Versions) on limited edition Translucent Green 12″ vinyl

March 15, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Irish rockers Therapy? celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the band with Greatest Hits (The Abbey Road Session) out now! To coincide with the bands So Much for the 30 Year Plan Tour, the band […]

BOOK REVIEW: The Golden Sheep (part three) By Kaori Ozaki
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BOOK REVIEW: The Golden Sheep (part three) By Kaori Ozaki

March 15, 2020 Michael Barron

After three months the wait to find out what happened to Tsugu, Sora, Yuushin and Sally (Asari) is now finally over. Music lovers were hooked line and sinker from the opening scene in part one […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Morrissey - I Am Not A Dog On A Chain
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ALBUM REVIEW: Morrissey – I Am Not A Dog On A Chain

March 15, 2020 Michael Barron

When Morrissey released his last album, California Son, there was much hype around this release. The hype did not centre on the collaborators who joined Morrissey on this cover album such as Billie Joe Armstrong (Green […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Hunter Complex – Dead Calm and Zero Degrees
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ALBUM REVIEW: Hunter Complex – Dead Calm and Zero Degrees

March 15, 2020 David Ham

Hunter Complex is the Dutch musician and composer, Lars Meijer. He’s well-known in the Netherlands underground electronica scene. He has been composing electronic, synth-based music for other 30 years. In the late 80’s he began […]

LIVE REVIEW: Morrissey Live at Wembley Arena
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LIVE REVIEW: Morrissey Live at Wembley Arena

March 15, 2020 Michael Barron

Amidst the packed Wembley arena, it is hard to believe that we living in a coronavirus pandemic or that the ongoing boycotts against Morrissey were taking place. There was no support act, instead, fans watched […]

THE JOHN ANDREWS BAND - Release cinematic first single, 'OMG' - Listen Now
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THE JOHN ANDREWS BAND – Release cinematic video for first single, ‘OMG’ – Watch Now

March 13, 2020 XS Noize

John Andrews has been plying his trade as a singer-songwriter for 3 years and is now firmly established as one of the finest talents on the Belfast scene. He has combined the harmonic complexity of […]

BRIAN FALLON releases stirring new single 'Horses' - Listen Now
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BRIAN FALLON releases stirring new single ‘Horses’ – Listen Now

March 13, 2020 XS Noize

Brian Fallon has released his new single “Horses,” available today at all digital music retailers and streaming services. “Horses” heralds Fallon’s eagerly awaited new album, LOCAL HONEY, due Friday, March 27 via his own Lesser-Known […]

THE DEARS - Announce New Album 'Lovers Rock' out 15th May 2
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THE DEARS – Announce New Album ‘Lovers Rock’ out 15th May

March 13, 2020 XS Noize

Montréal stalwarts The Dears have announced the release of their eighth studio album Lovers Rock on May 15 via Dangerbird Records. They’ve released the album’s first single “The Worst In Us” which you can hear […]

DMA'S announce London fundraiser show
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DMA’S release Orbital remix of ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’

March 13, 2020 XS Noize

Today, DMA’S release Orbital remix of their single ‘Life is A Game Of Changing’. The legendary electronic duo put their spin on this euphoric track, resulting in an anthemic techno-inspired dance floor filler. “It was […]

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