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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 […]

          Simple Minds
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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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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, […]

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          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
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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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IN FOCUS// Peter Hook & The Light @ The Limelight, Belfast Saturday 14th September 2019 7
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Peter Hook & The Light @ The Limelight, Belfast Saturday 14th September 2019

September 15, 2019 Lee Campbell

Peter Hook & The Light brought their “Technique & Republic Tour to Belfast on Saturday 14th September 2019. Having toured the albums from Hooky’s previous bands Joy Division and New Order for almost eight years […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher - Why Me? Why Not
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ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher – Why Me? Why Not

September 13, 2019 Ben P Scott

We all know the story so far. Well, you should do, unless you’ve been living under a rock since the mid-90s. A decade ago, the biggest band of our generation breaks up after a blazing […]

SIMPLY RED release their stellar new track ‘BadBootz’ - Listen Now
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SIMPLY RED release their stellar new track ‘BadBootz’ – Listen Now

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of their highly anticipated show for Radio 2 in Hyde Park this weekend, Simply Red today release their stellar new track ‘BadBootz’, taken from their 12th studio album, ‘Blue-Eyed Soul’, which will be released […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Pixies - Beneath the Eyrie
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Pixies – Beneath the Eyrie

September 13, 2019 Lori Gava

The Pixies, like every seminal band that broke up and then reformed, has a Herculean challenge they constantly face. How can they contradict the idea that to preserve all that is great about the band’s […]

TEMPLES Share New Track "Context"  From New LP Hot Motion - Listen Now
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TEMPLES Share New Track “Context” From New LP Hot Motion – Listen Now

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Temples have today shared Context, one of the stand-out tracks from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion – to be released worldwide on ATO Records on Friday 27th September 2019. Talking about the track, James […]

MILES KANE releases sun-soaked video for new single 'Blame It On The Summertime'...
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MILES KANE releases sun-soaked video for new single ‘Blame It On The Summertime’…

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement last week that he’ll play a string of intimate UK shows this October which subsequently sold out almost immediately, Miles Kane today releases a feel-good video for his latest single, ‘Blame It […]

Irish Artist LILLA VARGEN Announces Her New Single ‘Why Wait’ - Watch Video
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Irish Artist LILLA VARGEN Announces Her New Single ‘Why Wait’ – Watch Video

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Making a spellbinding entrance into 2019, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Lilla Vargen shines on stunning new single ‘Why Wait’. Showcasing the stellar vocals and deeply personal songwriting that has seen Lilla Vargen rack up millions of […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new track - 'A Dream Is All I Need To Get By'
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new track – ‘A Dream Is All I Need To Get By’

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release a brand new track ‘A Dream Is All I Need To Get By.’ The track follows the release of new single ‘This Is The Place’ which is taken from […]

THE WHO announce new album, UK & Ireland Tour & share new track - 'Ball and Chain' 3
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THE WHO announce new album, UK & Ireland Tour & share new track – ‘Ball and Chain’

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

The Who has one of the greatest rock legacies in music history, they’re one of the all-time great live bands, have sold over 100 million records world including 9 US & 10 UK top ten […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Galileo's Fan - 'We Are The Lucky Ones' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Galileo’s Fan – ‘We Are The Lucky Ones’ – Watch Now

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere Scottish duo Galileo’s Fan’s new video – ‘We Are The Lucky Ones’ as they prepare to release their spellbinding new album, ‘I Won’t Be Found,’ on 16th September […]

PREMIERE: RECLAIM VIENNA unleash anthemic debut single ‘Kick The Butterfly’ - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: RECLAIM VIENNA unleash anthemic debut single ‘Kick The Butterfly’ – Listen Now

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Indie-pop band Reclaim Vienna announce their arrival today with the release of their anthemic debut single ‘Kick The Butterfly’ via 42s Records. The latest in the rapidly growing wave of exciting new bands in the […]

Irish four-piece INHALER announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 28th September 2019
New Music

INHALER share video for brand new single ‘Ice Cream Sundae’ – Watch Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Inhaler has released the video for brand new single ‘Ice Cream Sundae.’ The track is the Dublin quartet’s first release via Polydor and is out now. A shimmering indie-rock anthem, a sense of melancholia lurks […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Naked Sun - "Secret We Both Know" - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Naked Sun – “Secret We Both Know” – Watch Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

The Naked Sun is a 6-piece roots-rock band from Philadelphia, PA. After releasing their debut album War With Shadows with the band’s most moody sonic palette to date.  Throughout, they explore love’s darker side – […]

SHE DREW THE GUN announce brand new single 'Trouble Every Day' - Listen Now
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SHE DREW THE GUN release politically charged video for new single ‘Trouble Every Day’

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from a series of triumphant festival appearances this summer, including performances at Glastonbury, Latitude, Bluedot and Deer Shed, She Drew The Gun have today released the politically charged video for new single ‘Trouble Every […]

LOST COUSINS unveil 'STAY' (Mystery Jets Remix) - Listen Now
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LOST COUSINS unveil ‘STAY’ (Mystery Jets Remix) – Listen Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Indie psych-rock outfit Lost Cousins unveil the Mystery Jets Remix of their single ‘Stay.’ The track is about both physical and emotional movement. Uncertainties that lie ahead and remnants of the past are unearthed through […]

SHED SEVEN - Announce 'Going For Gold' Deluxe Vinyl Re-Issue 1
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SHED SEVEN – Announce ‘Going For Gold’ Deluxe Vinyl Re-Issue

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Marking the 20th Anniversary of their seminal singles collection – SHED SEVEN – are pleased to announce a deluxe expanded edition of: ‘Going For Gold’. Set to be re-issued on the 18th October on Gold-coloured […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Logan J Parker - ‘I Don't Wanna Go' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Logan J Parker – ‘I Don’t Wanna Go’ – Listen Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘I Don’t Wanna Go’ by Logan J Parker. Logan J Parker takes her cue from early influences like Memphis Minnie and Screaming Jay Hawkins. These days she might […]

KATE TEMPEST drops a new version of her song 'People’s Faces' - Listen Now
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KATE TEMPEST drops a new version of her song ‘People’s Faces’ – Listen Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Today, British spoken word artist, rapper, poet, novelist and playwright Kate Tempest drops a new version of her song “People’s Faces” off of her critically acclaimed album The Book Of Traps & Lessons —listen to […]

THE ROLLING STONES - Havana Moon Concert to be Screened In Venues Across the UK Next Month
New Music

THE ROLLING STONES – Havana Moon Concert to be Screened In Venues Across the UK Next Month

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Audiences across the UK will be able to experience one of the most legendary live shows by The Rolling Stones in recent times, as an immersive screening of the iconic band’s 2016 Havana show will […]

ARCADE FIRE to celebrate 15th anniversary of debut album 'FUNERAL' with series of exclusive content
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ARCADE FIRE to celebrate 15th anniversary of debut album ‘FUNERAL’ with series of exclusive content

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Arcade Fire’s Funeral holds up as one of the standout albums of the millennium, a record with an everlasting, enduring appeal, adored by fans and critics alike. It is a collection of truly unique and […]

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