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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 […]

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          Keith & Kristyn Getty Returning to Belfast with ‘Home for Christmas’

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          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
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          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

          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
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          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
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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
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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
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          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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          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 CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA announce 'TO BELIEVE REMIXES' out 6th March 1
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THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA announce ‘TO BELIEVE REMIXES’ out 6th March

February 18, 2020 XS Noize

In celebration of last year’s critically acclaimed album, ‘To Believe’, The Cinematic Orchestra are set to release “To Believe Remixes” digital album on 6th March plus two 12” vinyl releases featuring select remixes due out […]

ARIEL PINK announces the second instalment of Ariel Pink Archives 1
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ARIEL PINK announces the second instalment of Ariel Pink Archives

February 18, 2020 XS Noize

Ariel Pink announces the second instalment of Ariel Pink Archives, comprised of The Doldrums, Worn Copy and House Arrest out on 24 April on Mexican Summer. Representing Ariel Pink’s most classic recordings as Ariel Pink’s […]

SIMPLY RED Reveal ‘Tonight (0AM Mix)’ - Listen Now
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SIMPLY RED Reveal ‘Tonight (0AM Mix)’ – Listen Now

February 18, 2020 XS Noize

With a huge Autumn 2020 tour announced, Simply Red today release a new (0AM Mix) of ‘Tonight’. The track is taken from their 12th studio album, ‘Blue Eyed Soul’, which came out last year on […]

THE DAMNED return in 2018 with both new material and an extensive UK tour
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THE DAMNED announce a string of UK headline appearances for May 2020

February 18, 2020 XS Noize

The greatest surviving British punk band THE DAMNED have announced a string of UK headline appearances for May 2020. Special guests for these show are yet to be announced, tickets go on sale this Friday […]

FEET Announce UK Headline Tour Dates for May 2020
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FEET Announce UK Headline Tour Dates for May 2020

February 18, 2020 XS Noize

Currently, on tour with Inhaler, FEET have announced new headline tour dates across the UK this May. Having been back in the studio earlier this year, the band will preview brand new material across 7 live dates, […]

US country star, SCOTTY MCCREERY announces headline show at The Limelight1 on Friday, May 22nd
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US country star, SCOTTY MCCREERY announces headline show at The Limelight1 on Friday, May 22nd

February 18, 2020 XS Noize

US country star, Scotty McCreery is pleased to announce a headline show at The Limelight1 on Friday, May 22nd 2020. Scotty has gained fans around the globe and earned two No. 1 hits in America […]

IN FOCUS: Supergrass + Hunkpapa @ Ulster Hall Belfast 6
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IN FOCUS: Supergrass + Hunkpapa @ Ulster Hall Belfast

February 18, 2020 Conor Kinahan

The Legendary Supergrass came to Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall on Monday night, leaving not a single seat free. Our Photographer Conor Kinahan was there to capture the night, take a look below.       […]

THE PALE WHITE return with huge new single 'Polaroid'
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THE PALE WHITE return with huge new single ‘Polaroid’

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

The Pale White have returned with huge new single ‘Polaroid.’ ‘The track is the latest surprise release from the Newcastle trio and follows the gargantuan ‘Swim For Your Life’, which dropped around the band’s huge […]

ANNA CALVI shares 'Eden' featuring Charlotte Gainsbourg
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ANNA CALVI shares ‘Eden’ featuring Charlotte Gainsbourg

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

Anna Calvi announced her new release Hunted last month; set for release on March 6th, Hunted features reworkings of seven tracks from Hunter – Calvi’s Mercury Prize-nominated third album from 2018. Distilling the songs to […]

FOO FIGHTERS Drummer TAYLOR HAWKINS On How He Almost Joined GUNS ‘N ROSES 3
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The GUNS N’ ROSES Tour Just Got Bigger

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

When Guns n’ Roses go on tour, it’s big news. When they eventually get around to releasing their long-promised new album, it will be even bigger news – but we know from past experience not […]

DAPHNE GUINNESS releases a new single, ‘Hallucinations’ - Listen Now
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DAPHNE GUINNESS releases a new single, ‘Hallucinations’ – Listen Now

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

Daphne Guinness today releases a new single, ‘Hallucinations’, alongside the announcement of her much-anticipated third studio album, ‘Revelations’, due out via Agent Anonyme/Absolute in 2020. Daphne recorded the album at Les Studios Saint Germain, Paris […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Gigi Masin – Calypso
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ALBUM REVIEW: Gigi Masin – Calypso

February 17, 2020 David Ham

The Italian, Venetian born composer, Gigi Masin has probably moved into the veteran category in the world of electronic ambient music. “Wind” was his debut album, it was privately pressed in 1986. Unfortunately, Masin’s house […]

American country music singer-songwriter, ASHLEY MCBRYDE announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, September 1st
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American country music singer-songwriter, ASHLEY MCBRYDE announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, September 1st

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

American country music singer-songwriter, Ashley McBryde is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, September 01st 2020. Lauded by The New York Times as “an alluringly flexible singer, fluent […]

TRACK PREMIERE: GodNo! Release debut single 'Unholy Water' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: GodNo! Release debut single ‘Unholy Water’ – Listen Now

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

Introducing GodNo! – featuring members of Cable, Grawl!x, Merrick’s Tusk and Pet Crow Fusing dissonance, melody and odd time signatures GodNo! are announcing themselves onto the scene with the release of their first single ‘Unholy […]

Dreampop band GRAWL!X share video for 'In' following release of fourth album Peeps
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Dreampop band GRAWL!X share video for ‘In’ following release of fourth album Peeps

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

‘Peeps’, the fourth album from Derby-based multi-instrumentalist Grawl!x evolves their dream-pop sound with a greater dose of electronics in the mix, as thematically they move from the melancholy solitude of grief (explored as a trilogy […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Bartleby Delicate’s new single tackles the subject of irrepressible memories
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TRACK PREMIERE: Bartleby Delicate’s new single tackles the subject of irrepressible memories

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

Bartleby Delicate is full of contrasts – with folk music rooted in the heart and his recent love for experimental electronic music. Starting as a singer-songwriter venture, the project morphed into a blend of philosophical […]

INTERVIEW: New Music, Writing Books, Revels & Going to the Gym – A sit-down with TIM BURGESS
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INTERVIEW: New Music, Writing Books, Revels & Going to the Gym – A sit-down with TIM BURGESS

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess must be the busiest man in music. He has announced news of his new solo album ‘I Love The New Sky’ released 22nd May via Bella Union and shared a […]

DAMON ALBARN - To Play London Palladium With New Project - The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows
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DAMON ALBARN – To Play London Palladium With New Project – The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

A second London date has been announced for The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows – the new project from singer, songwriter and composer Damon Albarn inspired by the landscapes of Iceland – […]

INTERVIEW: From the Altar to the Mainstage - A Chat with OCTOBER DRIFT 3
Interviews

INTERVIEW: From the Altar to the Mainstage – A Chat with OCTOBER DRIFT

February 16, 2020 Sandra Blemster

October Drift don’t take shortcuts. With their own personal style of intense guitar-driven, emotionally charged music the Taunton, Somerset quartet of Kiran Roy, Chris Holmes, Alex Bispham and Daniel Young have toured around the country […]

IN FOCUS: Steel Panther @ Ulster Hall, Belfast 4
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Steel Panther @ Ulster Hall, Belfast

February 16, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Glam-Metalheads Steel Panther arrived in style to Belfast’s Ulster Hall and didn’t spare an inch of their fabulous, sequin infused 80’s hair metal, our Photographer Conor Kinahan was there to capture the night.     […]

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