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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
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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
          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
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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
          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 […]

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          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
          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
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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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        • 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 […]

          Tom Smith
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          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

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GOO GOO DOLLS release new live concert video for 'Autumn Leaves'
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GOO GOO DOLLS release new live concert video for ‘Autumn Leaves’

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

Today, multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have released a vibrant new live concert video for “Autumn Leaves”, a standout track from their 12th studio album Miracle Pill (Warner Records) that has become […]

DRUMCODE founder ADAM BEYER to headline Custom House Square on Saturday 15th August
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DRUMCODE founder ADAM BEYER to headline Custom House Square on Saturday 15th August

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

Following the SOLD OUT Shine @ Custom House Square show in August 2018, SHINE announces its return on Saturday 15th August 2020 for a special showcase of Techno powerhouse label DRUMCODE. Headlining is Drumcode founder […]

POLIÇA - Share new video for 'Steady' ahead of UK tour
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POLIÇA – Share new video for ‘Steady’ ahead of UK tour

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

After releasing their new LP ‘When We Stay Alive’ last week via Memphis Industries, Poliça are sharing a new video for album standout track “Steady”. The band will be touring across the UK this month […]

SPICE GIRLS Re-release "Spice World" and "Greatest Hits" on vinyl
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SPICE GIRLS Re-release “Spice World” and “Greatest Hits” on vinyl

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

The era-defining, history-making, best-selling female group of all time today announce the re-release of Spiceworld and The Greatest Hits on vinyl – the ultimate Mother’s Day gifts. The vinyl will be available from Friday, March […]

NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single 'Wandering Star' - Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS to play Eden Sessions

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have been announced as the latest headliners for the 2020 Eden Sessions. They will play at the home of the famous Biomes on Tuesday, June 23 rd 2020, accompanied by […]

RODDY WOOMBLE announces new EP and shares video for single 'Everyday Sun'
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RODDY WOOMBLE announces new EP and shares video for single ‘Everyday Sun’

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

“Everyday Sun” is a new single from Roddy Woomble, and the first taken from his forthcoming EP. The song is a hazy rumination, where observations on meaninglessness sit alongside optimism. Written alongside frequent collaborator and […]

New York rock legends THE STROKES announce surprise Belfast show at WATERFRONT HALL on 24th Feb 2020 1
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New York rock legends THE STROKES announce surprise Belfast show at WATERFRONT HALL on 24th Feb 2020

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

New York rock legends THE STROKES announce surprise Belfast show at WATERFRONT HALL on 24th Feb 2020. The band are currently working on a new album with Rick Rubin due for release this year. Tickets […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Arcadial Unleash new visual for 'Twenty Seven Closed Doors'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Arcadial Unleash new visual for ‘Twenty Seven Closed Doors’

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

Not just another London alt-rock band, Arcadial (Benjamin Blake and Jason Wadey), prove their worth on ‘Twenty Seven Closed Doors’, a timely reminder of our political zeitgeist. Lifted from their debut EP ‘Pandorium’ due this […]

WIN: copies of HAPPY MONDAYS first four era-defining albums on vinyl
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WIN: copies of HAPPY MONDAYS first four era-defining albums on vinyl

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

On January 31, 2020, London Records released brand new vinyl reissues of the first four era-defining Happy Mondays albums, their first vinyl pressings for many years. The reissues of ‘Squirrel And G-Man Twenty Four Hour […]

BAT FOR LASHES Shares 'The Boys of Summer' Live EP from Earth, London
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BAT FOR LASHES Shares ‘The Boys of Summer’ Live EP from Earth, London

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Bat For Lashes, aka Natasha Khan, shares the live EP The Boys of Summer recorded in November 2019 at Earth, London. Following her, critically acclaimed fifth studio album Lost Girls (which came out this […]

SUEDE Announce European tour this autumn playing classic album COMING UP album in full
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SUEDE Announce European tour this autumn playing classic album COMING UP album in full

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

Suede are delighted to announce an extended run of European dates for October, including UK shows in Edinburgh, Manchester and London. The gigs will see the band playing their classic, third album Coming Up in […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: R.O.C - 'Sea of Storms'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: R.O.C – ‘Sea of Storms’

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘Sea of Storms’ from R.O.C.  R.O.C released their fourth album ‘Bile & Celestial Beauty’ in 2019, their first new music in 12 years.  R.O.C are […]

EDITORS unveil stunning video for 'Upside Down' - Watch Now
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EDITORS unveil stunning video for ‘Upside Down’ – Watch Now

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

Having kicked off the European leg of their Greatest Hits tour in Paris last week, Editors today unveil the brand new video for ‘ Upside Down ’, the latest single from their best-of album Black […]

THE BLACK CROWES announce headline show at 3Arena in Dublin on 10th October 1
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THE BLACK CROWES announce headline show at 3Arena in Dublin on 10th October

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

The Black Crowes’ Chris and Rich Robinson will herald the thirty-year anniversary of their landmark quintuple platinum debut album Shake Your Money Maker with a UK & European tour beginning October 10 with a show […]

JAMES ARTHUR returns to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 11th August 2020
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JAMES ARTHUR returns to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 11th August 2020

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

X-Factor winner and multi-million selling artist, James Arthur returns to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 11th August 2020. James Arthur is a British singer/songwriter who after winning The X […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Bugeye - 'Don’t Stop'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Bugeye – ‘Don’t Stop’

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

Disco-punks Bugeye are teasing their debut album with the release of new single Don’t Stop, via independent label Reckless Yes on 28 February 2020. Ferocious in their DIY spirit and having drawn comparisons to Sleater-Kinney, […]

INTERVIEW: Tim Wheeler on Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash 1
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INTERVIEW: Tim Wheeler on Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

Having successfully outlasted their self-described ‘guaranteed real teenagers’ tagline when they first burst in earshot in 1994, ASH release Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash released on 14th February 2020. Teenage Wildlife traces the band’s […]

WIN: Tickets to see KAISER CHIEFS at 3ARENA DUBLIN on 23 February 2020 1
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WIN: Tickets to see KAISER CHIEFS at 3ARENA DUBLIN on 23 February 2020

February 2, 2020 XS Noize

Kaiser Chiefs will play a headline 3Arena Dublin show on 23rd of February 2020 with very special guests Razorlight and Somebody’s Child. XS Noize is giving away tickets to the 3Arena show. For a chance […]

LIVE REVIEW: Beverley Knight at Camden Roundhouse, London
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LIVE REVIEW: Beverley Knight at Camden Roundhouse, London

February 2, 2020 Michael Barron

Following Anaïs Mitchell’s outstanding performance at this years’  “In the Round” festival; Beverley Knight played out “In the Round” spectacularly. As part of a ten-piece band consisting of herself and a brass section and backing […]

ANDY GILL pioneering guitar player & founding member of GANG OF FOUR, passed away at age 64
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ANDY GILL pioneering guitar player & founding member of GANG OF FOUR, passed away at age 64

February 1, 2020 XS Noize

It is with great sadness that we announce that Andy Gill died today, aged 64, in a central London hospital after a short respiratory illness. Andy, often cited as one of the world’s greatest guitarists, […]

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