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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
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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
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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
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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

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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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VIDEO PREMIERE: EYLIE Debuts haunting new track ‘Singing Without You’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: EYLIE Debuts haunting new track ‘Singing Without You’

June 10, 2019 XS Noize

Twenty-three-year-old singer-songwriter EYLIE is pleased to announce details of a brand-new single ‘Singing Without You’ and will be accompanied by an intimate, personal visual homage to her late father. She says: “The words and melodies […]

BAT FOR LASHES will release her fifth studio album, Lost Girls, on September 6th - Listen to first single, Kids In The Dark 2
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BAT FOR LASHES will release her fifth studio album, Lost Girls, on September 6th – Listen to first single, Kids In The Dark

June 10, 2019 XS Noize

Bat For Lashes — aka Natasha Khan — will release her fifth studio album, entitled Lost Girls, on September 6th, 2019 via AWAL Recordings.  The album’s first song, “Kids In The Dark,” is available to hear below. Lost Girls is another brilliant full-length […]

FEEDER release new single 'Youth' from new album 'Tallulah' - Watch Now
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FEEDER announce further shows for November UK tour in London and Manchester

June 7, 2019 XS Noize

Feeder are in the midst of a resurgence, having scored consecutive Top 10 albums with 2016’s ‘All Bright Electric’ and the 2017 ‘Best Of’. That renewed power continues with their tenth studio album ‘Tallulah’, which will be released on August 9th via BELIEVE.  They have […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Grace Savage - shares live acoustic session of ‘Cracks’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Grace Savage – shares live acoustic session of ‘Cracks’ – Watch Now

June 7, 2019 XS Noize

An evolving talent Grace Savage cut her teeth, rising through the beat-boxing scene picking up numerous awards, she has taken those skills and transformed them into something better. We love this intimate, acoustic version of […]

KEANE Return With New Album, 'Cause and Effect' out September 20th
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KEANE Return With New Album, ‘Cause and Effect’ out September 20th

June 7, 2019 XS Noize

After months of speculation, Keane, one of Britain’s most beloved bands are back with a brand new album out September 20th on Island Records and featuring the powerful first single ‘The Way I Feel’. Watch […]

JOSH SAVAGE Releases Video For New Single 'Citizen Of The World' - Watch Now
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JOSH SAVAGE Releases Video For New Single ‘Citizen Of The World’ – Watch Now

June 7, 2019 XS Noize

Singer/songwriter Josh Savage has been building a loyal fanbase one living room at a time. In 2018 he played 79 shows across 5 months ( The Living Room Tour) – culminating in a performance at […]

Newly formed band HAIG announces debut single ALL ON US - Listen Now
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Newly formed band HAIG announces debut single ALL ON US – Listen Now

June 7, 2019 XS Noize

It may seem glamorous, but the life of an emerging band can be anything but. Bands form, gig, struggle…and sometimes come undone. It’s a game of survival of the fittest, in which the most hard-working, […]

KEANE - Announce WATERFRONT, BELFAST Show on Monday 7th October 2019 2
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KEANE – Announce WATERFRONT, BELFAST Show on Monday 7th October 2019

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

One of Britain’s most beloved bands, Keane are back with a Belfast Waterfront show on Monday 07th October 2019. Keane has announced a brand new album named ‘Cause and Effect’ out September 20thon Island Records […]

NO HOT ASHES - Unveil new video for 'W.Y.N.A.' - Watch Now
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NO HOT ASHES – Unveil new video for ‘W.Y.N.A.’ – Watch Now

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

NO HOT ASHES have unveiled the brand new video for “W.Y.N.A.”, taken from their forthcoming debut album “Hardship Starship” (out 16th August via Modern Sky UK). “A video filmed in one day with no budget […]

AMOS announces new EP Soulkeeper to be released on Friday 24th May
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AMOS announces new EP Soulkeeper to be released on Friday 24th May

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

Following the success of single ‘Battlecry’ last year, Amos announces new EP Soulkeeper to be released on Friday 24th May 2019. The EP is comprised of three tracks: ‘Free’, ‘Soulkeeper’, and ‘To The Lonely’. Soulkeeper […]

LARKINS release shimmering new single 'Sugar Sweet' - Listen Now
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LARKINS release shimmering new single ‘Sugar Sweet’ – Listen Now

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

Fast-rising Manchester band Larkins have released their new single ‘Sugar Sweet’ via Good Soldier Records. The single premiered as Zane Lowe’s ‘World First’ on Beats 1. Already a firm fan favourite live, ‘Sugar Sweet’ is […]

PLAYLIST: XS Noize May 2019
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PLAYLIST: XS Noize May 2019

June 6, 2019 Ben P Scott

The new monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The May 2019 edition features tracks from Noel Gallagher’s […]

RIDE Announce Belfast Show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday 7th June 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See RIDE @ Belfast’s Limelight, 2 on Friday 7th June 2019

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band RIDE plays a headline show at the Limelight 2 on Friday 07th June 2019. The bands most recent album release ‘ Weather Diaries’ is the fifth studio album by the English rock […]

Icelandic quintet OF MONSTERS AND MEN announce Belfast + Dublin shows
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Icelandic quintet OF MONSTERS AND MEN announce Belfast + Dublin shows

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

Multiplatinum Icelandic quintet OF MONSTERS AND MEN have announced a run of the UK and European dates in support of their new album FEVER DREAM out 26th July. Fans who pre-order FEVER DREAM between Thursday […]

SALAD Unveil 'Under The Wrapping Paper' the First track to be released from the brand new album THE SALAD WAY
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SALAD Unveil ‘Under The Wrapping Paper’ the First track to be released from the brand new album THE SALAD WAY

June 5, 2019 XS Noize

What’s under the wrapping paper? Fear, paranoia, guilt and denial. It’s time to expose what we are sticking in the sand, and shoving under the carpet, or indeed, under the wrapping paper. It could also […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY shares a new track ‘Incapable’- Listen Now
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RÓISÍN MURPHY shares a new track ‘Incapable’- Listen Now

June 5, 2019 XS Noize

Today Róisín Murphy, one of music’s most creative forces, shares a new track ‘Incapable’,  produced by long-time collaborator DJ Parrot aka Crooked Man and released via Skint Records. Murphy’s ‘Incapable’ is a shimmering,  shuffling,  club ready house track […]

THE FUTUREHEADS Announce ‘Powers’ their first electric album in a decade 2
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THE FUTUREHEADS Announce ‘Powers’ their first electric album in a decade

June 5, 2019 XS Noize

The Futureheads announce  ‘Powers’, their sixth studio album and their first electric guitar release in almost a decade will be released on 30th August. Recorded and self-produced at Newcastle’s First Avenue Studio, ‘Powers’ is a […]

TEMPLES Announce New Album 'Hot Motion,' + Share Title Track - Listen Now
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TEMPLES Announce New Album ‘Hot Motion,’ + Share Title Track – Listen Now

June 5, 2019 XS Noize

Temples have announced details of their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion – to be released worldwide on ATO Records on Friday 27th September 2019. This marks their debut for the esteemed indie label. The band […]

THE LONDON AFRICAN GOSPOL CHOIR presents: A rendition of Paul Simon’s Classic Album “Graceland” - Ulster Hall, Belfast on Monday August 26th 1
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THE LONDON AFRICAN GOSPOL CHOIR presents: A rendition of Paul Simon’s Classic Album “Graceland” – Ulster Hall, Belfast on Monday August 26th

June 5, 2019 XS Noize

Known for bringing African gospel into the hearts of audiences worldwide, the London African Gospel Choir have announced a return to Belfast with their performance of Paul Simon’s classic “Graceland” at the Ulster Hall on 26 August 2019, which will be […]

MOUNT FOREL - Unveil New Video for 'Greenland' - Watch It Now
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MOUNT FOREL – Unveil New Video for ‘Greenland’ – Watch It Now

June 5, 2019 XS Noize

Having blown the roof off Autonomy Music Group’s Official Alternative Escape Showcase last month in Brighton, Mount Forel release the video for their latest single ‘Greenland’ – which is out now on Fallen Swine Records. […]

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