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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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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
          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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 Conversation With THE SOPRANOS Coming to SSE ARENA, Belfast on May 31st 2020 1
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In Conversation With THE SOPRANOS Coming to SSE ARENA, Belfast on May 31st 2020

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

The Sopranos is one of the most iconic TV shows of all time. From 1999–2007 the show aired 86 episodes and bagged multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards from a list of 111 nominations. A […]

FEET share video for their new single ‘Petty Thieving’ - Watch Now
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FEET share video for their new single ‘Petty Thieving’ – Watch Now

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

FEET have today shared their new single Petty Thieving, the fourth track taken from their debut album What’s Inside Is More Than Just Ham which is due for release on 4th October through the band’s […]

GABRIELLE APLIN returns to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 1, Monday 9th March 2020
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GABRIELLE APLIN returns to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 1, Monday 9th March 2020

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

English singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 1 on Monday 9th March 2020. Gabrielle has announced the release of her forthcoming third album […]

HONEYVALE unveil their new single ‘Mercurial’ - Listen Now
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HONEYVALE unveil their new single ‘Mercurial’ – Listen Now

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

Hailing from sunny East Kilbride where there are more roundabouts than human beings, Honeyvale release their new single ‘Mercurial’ on September 10th. A raucous 2 minutes 50 seconds of classic indie-pop; ‘Mercurial’ is a tale […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Electronic producer KA FU shares new single 'Good & Grey' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Electronic producer KA FU shares new single ‘Good & Grey’ – Listen Now

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

Ka Fu has announced the release of a new single ‘Good & Grey’ which will be accompanied by B-side track ‘Frozen.’ Set to drop on the 13th of September via Hidden Vibes (Zoo Brazil, Death […]

PET SHOP BOYS unveil their brand new single ‘Dreamland’, featuring YEARS & YEARS - Listen Now
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PET SHOP BOYS unveil their brand new single ‘Dreamland’, featuring YEARS & YEARS – Listen Now

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have today unveiled their brand new single ‘Dreamland’, featuring Years & Years. The single was written by Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant with Olly Alexander who also duets with Neil Tennant on […]

THE BOWIE COLLECTIVE announce three UK shows for November 2019 1
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THE BOWIE COLLECTIVE announce three UK shows for November 2019

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

The game-changing, immersive theatrical and musical experience that is The Bowie Collective are delighted to announce three UK shows for November 2019, in Bath, Buxton and Swansea Doing for ‘tribute bands’ what Cirque de Soleil […]

INTERVIEW: Status Quo’s Richie Malone - "I Used To Queue For Eight Hours In The Rain To Get Into A Quo Gig" 1
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INTERVIEW: Status Quo’s Richie Malone – “I Used To Queue For Eight Hours In The Rain To Get Into A Quo Gig”

September 11, 2019 Daniel Lynch

Cast your mind back to Christmas 2016 and the idea of a new Status Quo album seemed about as likely as… well, something very unlikely. With the death of founding member Rick Parfitt, the band […]

THE CATHODE RAY to release the long awaited new single 'Heightened Senses' - Listen Now
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THE CATHODE RAY to release the long awaited new single ‘Heightened Senses’ – Listen Now

September 10, 2019 XS Noize

Stereogram Recordings are delighted to announce the release of ‘Heightened Senses’, the long-awaited new single by The Cathode Ray on September 27th 2019, available on video, download and stream formats. It’s released before the band’s third album, […]

INTERVIEW: Brighton quartet FUR chat ahead of their headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Sunday 15th September 1
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INTERVIEW: Brighton quartet FUR chat ahead of their headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Sunday 15th September

September 10, 2019 XS Noize

Brighton quartet FUR announces a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Sunday 15th September 2019. The band released their new self-titled EP on February 14th on Nice Swan Records. Nice Swan has quickly become […]

CLANNAD celebrate 50 year career with multi-format deluxe set & farewell world tour
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CLANNAD celebrate 50 year career with multi-format deluxe set & farewell world tour

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

Having sold 15 million records worldwide and with eight Top 10 U.K. albums to their name, multi-award-winning Clannad today announce their ‘In a Lifetime’ The Farewell World Tour. The Grammy and BAFTA award-winning quartet will […]

JAKE BUGG takes new music on the road as November UK tour announced
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JAKE BUGG takes new music on the road as November UK tour announced

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

One of the UK’s finest artists of the last decade, Jake Bugg, today announces a special run of UK November tour dates where he’ll be road testing new songs alongside firm fan favourites from his […]

INTERVIEW: The Coronas' Danny O'Reilly - "Playing live is like a drug to me" 2
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THE CORONAS bring their ‘Long Way Home Festival’ to Dublin!

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

Over the past few months, The Coronas have travelled the length and breadth of Ireland on their ‘Long Way Home Festival’ tour. Each show featured support from some of the band’s favourite up-and-coming Irish acts […]

BAT FOR LASHES announces UK live dates in November
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BAT FOR LASHES announces UK live dates in November

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

On Friday, Bat For Lashes aka Natasha Khan released her fifth album, the dazzling cinematic masterpiece “Lost Girls” on AWAL. Critics have unanimously declared it a spellbinding return for Khan, with the likes of XS […]

JAMES BLUNT Announces Early 2020 UK Tour
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JAMES BLUNT tests the water with video for new single ‘Cold’ – Watch Now

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement of his most welcome return, James Blunt is back in the water for his video for new single ‘Cold’, taken from his eagerly anticipated sixth studio album ‘Once Upon A Mind’ – […]

SUPERGRASS
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SUPERGRASS announce their incredible return with Dublin & Belfast shows for next February

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

Supergrass have today announced they are reforming for a theatre tour of the UK, Europe and North America in 2020. The thirteen date tour will kick off in Paris on 4th February, before the UK […]

KING NUN have returned with their new single BLACK TREE - Watch Video
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KING NUN have returned with their new single BLACK TREE – Watch Video

September 8, 2019 XS Noize

KING NUN have returned with their new single BLACK TREE. The track comes alongside news of the band’s highly anticipated debut album, MASS, which will be released on 4 October by the iconic Dirty Hit. […]

IN FOCUS: Tin Man Heart Presents: Petty Youth + OverLockers + Red House @ McHugh's Basement, Belfast 6
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Tin Man Heart Presents: Petty Youth + OverLockers + Red House @ McHugh’s Basement, Belfast

September 8, 2019 Conor Kinahan

It’s a Thursday night, and three incredible acts are sound-checking for a (literal!) underground gig in the depths of McHugh’s Basement. Sitting on the sidelines and watching the warmup you can learn a lot about […]

LIVE REVIEW: Carl Barât & Peter Doherty @ Somewhere Festival, Hackney Empire, London
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LIVE REVIEW: Carl Barât & Peter Doherty @ Somewhere Festival, Hackney Empire, London

September 7, 2019 Michael Barron

The longevity of The Libertines was always a bone of contention. Having split up in 2004, both Barât and Doherty moved on to several new bands and solo projects. After a six-year wait there was […]

MUSE announce release of the deluxe boxed set 'Origin of Muse'
New Music

MUSE announce release of the deluxe boxed set ‘Origin of Muse’

September 7, 2019 XS Noize

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the band’s debut album Showbiz, Muse has announced the release of the deluxe boxed set Origin of Muse. This deluxe set will chronicle the band from their early beginnings in […]

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