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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
          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
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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
          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
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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
          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
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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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        • 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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PALE WAVES Share their new track ‘My Obsession’. from their forthcoming debut EP
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PALE WAVES unveil a live video for their huge single THERE’S A HONEY – Watch Now

April 7, 2019 XS Noize

PALE WAVES have unveiled a live video for their huge single THERE’S A HONEY. The video was filmed during the band’s previous UK headline tour, which came in the wake of their critically acclaimed debut […]

LIVE REVIEW: She Makes War - Cheese and Grain, Frome
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: She Makes War – Cheese and Grain, Frome

April 7, 2019 Ben P Scott

The humble but generously-sized Cheese and Grain in Frome is the setting for tonight’s show, where the headline act are folk-punk legends the Levellers. The Brighton group’s music has always combined their more organic influences […]

LIVE REVIEW: Pinegrove – The Dissection Room, Summerhall, Edinburgh
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LIVE REVIEW: Pinegrove – The Dissection Room, Summerhall, Edinburgh

April 6, 2019 Fionn Crossan

It wasn’t long ago that many thought Pinegrove was forever gone. Blossoming into indie rocks one of inventive stars after the release of 2016’s Cardinal, the band then disappeared almost overnight at the end of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Cinematic Orchestra – To Believe
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Cinematic Orchestra – To Believe

April 6, 2019 Fionn Crossan

One of Englands finest experimental groups, The Cinematic Orchestra have returned this year with ‘To Believe’, their first studio album since 2007’s ‘Ma Fleur’. Spearheaded by producer Jason Swinscoe, this new record feels like a […]

U2: No Line On The Horizon - Revisited
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U2: No Line On The Horizon – Revisited

April 5, 2019 Lori Gava

U2’s release of its 12th album “No Line on the Horizon” in 2009 ended a long five year wait for U2 fans hungry for another helping of U2 goodness. At the time it was the […]

REVIEW: Sonja Sleator - 'Violent Strawberry' EP
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REVIEW: Sonja Sleator – ‘Violent Strawberry’ EP

April 5, 2019 Amanda Stock

Recorded in the weeks before her 2018 appearance at Hard Working Class Heroes, “Violent Strawberry” – the third EP from Belfast singer-songwriter Sonja Sleator is four tracks of some her most personal writing so far. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Africa Express ft. Damon Albarn - Xhosa
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Africa Express ft. Damon Albarn – Xhosa

April 5, 2019 Ben P Scott

‘Xhosa’ is a wonderfully rhythmic offering taken from ‘MOLO’ a brand new 4-track EP by the Damon Albarn-led project Africa Express. This song features the Blur/Gorillaz legend’s unmistakable tones, while other tracks on the EP […]

DAVE HAUSE announces brand new full-length album 'KICK' + UK tour 1
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singer-songwriter DAVE HAUSE has released new single, ‘Fireflies.’ – Listen Now

April 5, 2019 XS Noize

Acclaimed Philadelphia-raised singer-songwriter DAVE HAUSE has released a new single, ‘Fireflies.’ The single is taken from his forthcoming studio album titled Kick. As a soft and touching track from the upcoming collection, “Fireflies” is an […]

THE LUMINEERS Announce third studio album, ‘III’ + Dublin 3Arena show
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THE LUMINEERS Announce third studio album, ‘III’ + Dublin 3Arena show

April 5, 2019 XS Noize

After the triumph of their UK and US No.1 record, The Lumineers are back with their third studio album, ‘III’, out on Decca Records on 13th September. The two-time GRAMMY-nominated band also release ‘Gloria’, the first […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Us3r - "Renegade" - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Us3r – “Renegade” – Listen Now

April 5, 2019 XS Noize

Us3r is a solo indie electronic artist based in Seattle, WA, who began writing music under that name in 2018. Us3r is a combination of funk, dance, synthpop, and modern pop. Working by day in […]

THE DARKNESS Announce New Album, 'Easter Is Cancelled'
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THE DARKNESS Announce New Album, ‘Easter Is Cancelled’

April 4, 2019 XS Noize

In the Year of Our Lord, 2019, while turmoil and chaos beset the world, a mighty force is about to be unleashed. As the spartan time of Lent unfolds, and society looks set to implode, […]

TIMMY TRUMPET Plus special guests Live @ Boucher Road Playing Fields Saturday August 24th
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TIMMY TRUMPET Plus special guests Live @ Boucher Road Playing Fields Saturday August 24th

April 4, 2019 XS Noize

Following his sold Out Belsonic show in 2018, Timmy Trumpet returns to Belfast along with special guest Jonas Blue, Fedde Le Grand, MaRlo & Jay Pryor at Boucher Road Playing Fields Belfast on Saturday, August […]

The Answer's CORMAC NEESON to release his first ever solo album, 'White Feather' on APRIL 26th 2019
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The Answer’s CORMAC NEESON to release his first ever solo album, ‘White Feather’ on APRIL 26th 2019

April 4, 2019 XS Noize

Cormac Neeson, the lead singer of Irish rock band The Answer, is set to release his first ever solo album titled White Feather. The new project propels him into the life-affirming world of the singer/songwriter […]

INTERVIEW: Sonja Sleator discusses her third EP, 'Violent Strawberry' 1
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INTERVIEW: Sonja Sleator discusses her third EP, ‘Violent Strawberry’

April 4, 2019 Amanda Stock

Sonja Sleator has established herself as one of Northern Ireland’s most recognisable singer/songwriters. Her story-driven songs are making her one to watch in the Irish music scene and have led to appearances on local radio, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hermitude feat Hoodlem - ‘Every Day’ - Watch Video
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hermitude feat Hoodlem – ‘Every Day’ – Watch Video

April 4, 2019 Millie Cox

Electronic hip hop duo Hermitude are back with their second release of the year ‘Every Day’ featuring Australia’s front runner of experimental soul and future R&B, Hoodlem. With breezy vocals, measured verses and pulsating rhythms […]

SAM FENDER Releases Video For Single "Hypersonic Missiles" - Watch Now
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SAM FENDER Releases Video For Single “Hypersonic Missiles” – Watch Now

April 4, 2019 XS Noize

Today Sam Fender shares the video for his new single, “Hypersonic Missiles ” via Interscope. This follows on the heels of Fender’s landmark trip to North America featuring sold-out shows in Los Angeles, New York […]

THE NATIONAL Announce New Album 'I Am Easy To Find' - Watch Trailer 1
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THE NATIONAL Share New Song ‘Light Years’ & “An Evening With…” Details

April 4, 2019 XS Noize

The National have shared another album track ‘Light Years’ off their forthcoming album I Am Easy To Find. You can watch the accompanying video below, featuring scenes from the short film ‘I Am Easy To […]

THE DIVINE COMEDY Release Brand New Album, ‘Office Politics’ on June 7th + Announces Live Dates
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THE DIVINE COMEDY Release Brand New Album, ‘Office Politics’ on June 7th + Announces Live Dates

April 4, 2019 XS Noize

Neil Hannon, one of the country’s foremost songwriters, releases a wonderful new Divine Comedy album ‘Office Politics’ on June 7th. It’s the follow-up to the acclaimed top ten 2016 album ‘Foreverland’. “Office Politics” is a […]

VAN MORRISON has confirmed he will play a show at Live At Botanic Gardens on 23 June 2
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VAN MORRISON has confirmed he will play a show at Live At Botanic Gardens on 23 June

April 4, 2019 XS Noize

VAN MORRISON has confirmed he will play a show at Live At Botanic Gardens on 23 June. A brand new festival for this summer, Live At Botanic Gardens will be a series of outdoor concerts […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: ALTERED SKY Release New Single & Announce UK Tour Dates
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: ALTERED SKY Release New Single & Announce UK Tour Dates

April 4, 2019 XS Noize

Scottish alt-rockers Altered Sky returns today with an anthemic new single and video ‘Surrounded’. After establishing themselves with a melodic pop-punk sound on previous releases, the new track sees the Glasgow band exploring heavier and […]

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