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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

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          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

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          GRAMMY-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims today announces a run of outdoor shows and festivals across the UK and Ireland for summer 2026. Kicking off at Isle of Wight Festival on June 20, Swims will then […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

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          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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          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: 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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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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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          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

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          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 […]

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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

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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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          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 […]

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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, […]

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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

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          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 […]

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          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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COLDPLAY announce a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25th
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COLDPLAY announce a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25th

November 18, 2019 XS Noize

Coldplay has announced that they will play a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25 to celebrate the release of their new album, Everyday Life (out November 22). All proceeds from the show will […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces his largest ever Belfast show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Thursday, June 25th 2020
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DERMOT KENNEDY announces his biggest ever UK tour to date

November 18, 2019 XS Noize

Today #1 selling artist DERMOT KENNEDY announces his biggest ever UK tour to date including a headline show at London’s Alexandra Palace. This follows the release of his long-awaited #1 debut album ‘WITHOUT FEAR.’ The […]

WATCH: VAN MORRISON'S special video message for SNOW PATROL at the NI Music Prize
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WATCH: VAN MORRISON’S special video message for SNOW PATROL at the NI Music Prize

November 18, 2019 XS Noize

Local legend Van Morrison recorded a very special video message for Snow Patrol at the NI Music Prize, as the band were honoured with the ‘Oh Yeah Legend Award’ as supported by PRS for Music, […]

DEACON BLUE release title track from forthcoming 'City Of Love' album - Listen Now
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DEACON BLUE release title track from forthcoming ‘City Of Love’ album – Listen Now

November 18, 2019 XS Noize

2020 is a big one for Deacon Blue. They have announced a new album CITY OF LOVE which sees the multi-million selling band deliver eleven brilliant new tracks tethered by a singular belief – that […]

BECK shares 'Everlasting Nothing' from upcoming new album 'Hyperspace' - Listen Now
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BECK shares ‘Everlasting Nothing’ from upcoming new album ‘Hyperspace’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

The penultimate point on the timeline to Hyperspace has been charted: “Everlasting Nothing,” the latest album track from seven-time GRAMMY-winner Beck’s upcoming new album. “Everlasting Nothing” is the show-stopping finale of Hyperspace, a stunning, sublime […]

MODEST MOUSE release the tripped-out dreamscape 'Ice Cream Party' - Listen Now
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MODEST MOUSE release the tripped-out dreamscape ‘Ice Cream Party’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

Modest Mouse continues to add to their series of new music instalments with today’s release of the tripped-out dreamscape, “ Ice Cream Party .” The single is accompanied by an equally mesmerizing visual, full of […]

TRACK PREMIERE Taylor Waters: 'Delirious' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE Taylor Waters: ‘Delirious’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Delirious’ by 21-year-old Vancouver based singer/songwriter Taylor Waters. Her debut single ‘little Sister’ quickly gained a listenership on the streaming platforms. The single was added to top Spotify playlists […]

CONCHÚR WHITE releases new single ‘Daisies’ - Listen Now
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CONCHÚR WHITE releases new single ‘Daisies’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

Indicative of his raconteur nature, Conchúr’s lyrical influences include the likes of Father John Misty, Lana Del Rey, Alex Turner, and Charles Bukowski. There’s dream-like surrealism in White’s musical storytelling which he delivers with understated […]

TWISTED WHEEL release new single: 'Black & Blue' - Listen Now
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TWISTED WHEEL release new single: ‘Black & Blue’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

Not shying away from the major issues today, the band remain as culturally relevant as ever. The latest track is a story of self-medication and depression, coupled with a tribute to the genius of American […]

FEET Announce Clapped Records Christmas Party & 2020 Tour Dates with INHALER
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FEET Announce Clapped Records Christmas Party & 2020 Tour Dates with INHALER

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of a frenzy inducing, sold-out headline tour across the UK and Ireland in support of their debut album, FEET immediately announce a very special Clapped Records Christmas Party – the second […]

THE KILLERS announce Summer show at Malahide Castle with SAM FENDER on 16th June 2020
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THE KILLERS announce Summer show at Malahide Castle with SAM FENDER on 16th June 2020

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

THE KILLERS today announce a major UK and Ireland stadium tour, which includes a date at Malahide Castle on 16th June, along with the confirmation of their hotly anticipated sixth studio album, Imploding The Mirage, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Belafontes - 'Big Man' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Belafontes – ‘Big Man’ – Watch Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

We all know a big man. He’s the kind of guy who hangs around way too late at the end of parties and refuses to let the dream die. He’s the one who tells you […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Ollie Trevers - 'I Need Someone' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Ollie Trevers – ‘I Need Someone’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Following on from the earlier “I Can’t Make It Up” on “Cordelia”, “I Need Someone” seems to be another side of Ollie, no longer is it a slowed tempo, chaotic, tragedy enriched tale of pain […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Aaron Shanley - 'A Decent Apology' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Aaron Shanley – ‘A Decent Apology’ – Watch Now

November 14, 2019 XS Noize

A Decent Apology is a new single from Northern Irish singer-songwriter and producer Aaron Shanley. The single and video are the first new music to be revealed from the Hellacious EP, set to be released […]

ERASURE to release remastered and expanded reissue of ‘Chorus’ on February 14th 2020
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ERASURE to release remastered and expanded reissue of ‘Chorus’ on February 14th 2020

November 14, 2019 XS Noize

Erasure announces they will release the latest in their series of remastered and expanded Erasure CD reissues with a 3-CD edition of ‘Chorus’ on February 14th 2020. Featuring a remastered version of the original album […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Ollie Trevers - 'I Can't Make it Up' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Ollie Trevers – ‘I Can’t Make it Up’ – Listen Now

November 14, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Opening with a melancholic guitar strummed to an empty room, the sound-stage is impressive, you can really feel that this is intended for a film score. It’s raw and subtly catchy, you find yourself being […]

PALACE cover BILLIE EILISH on BBC Radio 1 & announce USA tour 1
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PALACE cover BILLIE EILISH on BBC Radio 1 & announce USA tour

November 14, 2019 XS Noize

After a triumphant sold-out closing night of their UK/EU tour at the Camden Roundhouse on Saturday night, London-based Palace have just announced a 15 date USA/Canada tour for February 2020, as well as dropping by […]

BILLIE EILISH shares new track 'everything i wanted' - Listen Now
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BILLIE EILISH shares new track ‘everything i wanted’ – Listen Now

November 14, 2019 XS Noize

Following the release of her groundbreaking Number, 1 debut album WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?, Darkroom/Interscope/Polydor Records artist Billie Eilish has released a brand new song titled “ everything i wanted.” […]

PET SHOP BOYS announce details of their new studio album, ‘Hotspot’ released on 24th January 2020 1
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PET SHOP BOYS announce details of their new studio album, ‘Hotspot’ released on 24th January 2020

November 14, 2019 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys today announce details of their highly anticipated new studio album, ‘Hotspot’, which will be released on 24th January 2020 on x2 Records/Kobalt. ‘Hotspot’ was mostly written and recorded in Berlin and Los […]

NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single 'Wandering Star' - Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single ‘Wandering Star’ – Listen Now

November 14, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release a brand new single ‘Wandering Star’ today. Produced by Noel, the track is taken from the forthcoming ‘Blue Moon Rising’ EP which is released on 6th March 2020. Noel […]

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