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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 […]

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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
          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
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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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VIDEO PREMIERE: Engine Summer share video for 'Under The Sea'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Engine Summer share video for ‘Under The Sea’

February 20, 2020 XS Noize

Chicago’s Engine Summer have released a video for “Under The Sea”, the new single from their EP “Back-Street Boys” that was recorded at Treehouse Records (White Reaper, Twin Peaks, Modern Vices etc.) “Under The Sea” […]

Manchester’s finest AITCH returns with his first solo offering of the year, MICE - Listen Now
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Manchester’s finest AITCH returns with his first solo offering of the year, MICE – Listen Now

February 20, 2020 XS Noize

Following on his nomination for Best Newcomer at the 2020 Brit Awards, Manchester’s finest Aitch returns with his first solo offering of the year which was dropped as a surprise release on his website, before […]

TRACK PREMIERE: love val - 'Ibuprofen'
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TRACK PREMIERE: love val – ‘Ibuprofen’

February 20, 2020 XS Noize

“IBUPROFEN” is the first release from love val, a project centred around the idea of letters written to listeners. Influence heavily by heartache and loss, the song invokes strong pop melodies and urban/alternative production, instilling […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Grimes - Miss Anthropocene
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ALBUM REVIEW: Grimes – Miss Anthropocene

February 20, 2020 Lori Gava

Claire Boucher, aka Grimes, has made more news in recent years for her romantic involvement with Elon Musk than in her musical endeavours. This is all about to change with the release of her fifth […]

BON JOVI Releases New Single ‘LIMITLESS’ from Forthcoming Album BON JOVI 2020
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BON JOVI Releases New Single ‘LIMITLESS’ from Forthcoming Album BON JOVI 2020

February 20, 2020 XS Noize

BON JOVI releases new single ‘Limitless’ from forthcoming album ‘Bon Jovi 2020’ album set for release on May 15th. The first single ‘Limitless’ is an upbeat anthem encouraging optimism in an uncertain world. “Limitless” will […]

TRACK PREMIERE: King Park - Listen Up Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: King Park – Listen Up Now

February 20, 2020 XS Noize

King Park has been turning out mercurial, high-contrast indie rock since they released their 2017 breakout track, “Stay.” Gritty and lush, the quartet’s sound mirrors the antitheses of their hometown, Hamilton, Ontario: on the one […]

US rock titans PEARL JAM announce headline show at Hyde Park, London on Friday 10th July
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PEARL JAM Have unveiled the music video for ‘Superblood Wolfmoon’

February 19, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Pearl Jam have unveiled the music video for their new single “Superblood Wolfmoon.” The song is the latest single to be released from the group’s anxiously awaited new album, Gigaton, arriving March 27, 2020, […]

GLASS ANIMALS Share brand new single ‘Your Love (Déjà vu)’
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GLASS ANIMALS Share brand new single ‘Your Love (Déjà vu)’

February 19, 2020 XS Noize

Fresh off the back of playing a pair of shockwave shows in Manchester and London this week, Glass Animals have shared their brand new single ‘Your Love (Déjà vu)’ – released today on Wolf Tone/Polydor. […]

LIVE REVIEW: Black Midi at Ulster Sports Club, Belfast
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LIVE REVIEW: Black Midi at Ulster Sports Club, Belfast

February 19, 2020 Max Pilley

A 10 pm arrival on a Saturday night. A well-oiled, sold-out crowd. The echoes of an opening half-hour set from Bo Ningen vocalist Taigen Kawabe’s hip-hop side project still permeating the air. Two years of […]

HANS ZIMMER releases his first ever JAMES BOND score with DECCA RECORDS
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HANS ZIMMER releases his first ever JAMES BOND score with DECCA RECORDS

February 19, 2020 XS Noize

Following last night’s captivating performance by Grammy-winners Billie Eilish and Hans Zimmer at the BRIT Awards, Decca Records announces the release of Zimmer’s first-ever Bond score: the official soundtrack to the latest film in the […]

MARK LANEGAN has announced news of his new solo album, 'Straight Songs of Sorrow' 2
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MARK LANEGAN has announced news of his new solo album, ‘Straight Songs of Sorrow’

February 19, 2020 XS Noize

Following the success of last year’s Somebody’s Knocking LP, Mark Lanegan has announced news of his new solo album, Straight Songs of Sorrow, due for release 8 May via Heavenly Recordings. The album features guest […]

COLD YEARS announce debut album 'Paradise', out 8th May 2
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COLD YEARS announce debut album ‘Paradise’, out 8th May

February 19, 2020 XS Noize

COLD YEARS have today announced release of their debut album, ‘Paradise’, set for release on May 8th through eOne, with new single ‘Night Like This’. It doesn’t come much more grim than life in a […]

Ards International Guitar Festival 2020 Programme Announced
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Ards International Guitar Festival 2020 Programme Announced

February 19, 2020 XS Noize

Ards and North Down Borough Council is pleased to launch the 2020 Ards International Guitar Festival programme. The Festival will take place from 1 – 5 April at various venues around Newtownards. Now in its […]

SPECTOR announce compilation EP 'Non Fiction', released 29th April
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SPECTOR announce compilation EP ‘Non Fiction’, released 29th April

February 19, 2020 XS Noize

Spector are excited to announce Non-Fiction, a new compilation set to be released physically for the first time. Non-Fiction is a compilation of the band’s last three EP’s, released between 2017 and 2019, including the […]

SAM LEE releases the official video for ‘The Garden Of England’ - Watch Now 2
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LIVE REVIEW: Sam Lee at EartH, Hackney, London

February 18, 2020 Michael Barron

As the crowd entered the seven hundred and fifty capacity Evolutionary Arts Hackney venue one could not miss a slogan deliberately laid down on the stage: “No Music On A Dead Planet”. It was clear […]

PURITY RING announce their third album WOMB out April 3rd 1
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PURITY RING announce their third album WOMB out April 3rd

February 18, 2020 XS Noize

After more than five years, Purity Ring have returned to announce their third album. WOMB will be released on April 3rd via 4AD and is entirely written, recorded, produced and mixed by the duo of […]

BRIGHT EYES Announce 2020 World Tour
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BRIGHT EYES Announce 2020 World Tour

February 18, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Bright Eyes have shared details of a forthcoming world tour, with an extensive run across North America. Full list of dates below. Tickets on-sale February 21st at 12:00 PM EST. After a 9 year […]

THE LOSING TOUCH announce new single ‘Through the Night’ out 13 March
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THE LOSING TOUCH announce new single ‘Through the Night’ out 13 March

February 18, 2020 XS Noize

The Losing Touch had an accomplished debut year in 2019, having played sold-out gigs in Liverpool, Leeds and in their hometown of Barnsley twice. The band released their debut EP, entitled ‘Midnight Again’ on October […]

THE GARDEN announce their fourth studio album 'Kiss My Super Bowl Ring' out March 13
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THE GARDEN announce their fourth studio album ‘Kiss My Super Bowl Ring’ out March 13

February 18, 2020 XS Noize

The Garden (Wyatt and Fletcher Shears) have announced their fourth studio album Kiss My Super Bowl Ring due out March 13 via Epitaph. Though primarily self-produced, the album includes tracks co-produced by Dylan Brady, and […]

Electro Funk collective THE WINACHI TRIBE tease upcoming single 'Funky But Chic'
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Electro Funk collective THE WINACHI TRIBE tease upcoming single ‘Funky But Chic’

February 18, 2020 XS Noize

One of the U.K’s most unique bands teams up with one of Italy’s most iconic fashion brands for an exciting collaboration!!! Spring // Summer 2020 will see Electro Funk collective ‘The Winachi Tribe’ embark on […]

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