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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 […]

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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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        • 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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VIDEO PREMIERE: RATTS - 'Twig and Thread' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: RATTS – ‘Twig and Thread’ – Watch Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

Twig and Thread is the second single from RATTS. A Garage / Grunge 3-piece from London. The single is released on April 5th and the band play The Monarch, Camden the same night. Love At The Community Centre […]

INTERVIEW: Embrace singer Danny McNamara on the 21st anniversary of 'The Good Will Out'
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INTERVIEW: Embrace singer Danny McNamara on the 21st anniversary of ‘The Good Will Out’

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

Embrace celebrate the 21st anniversary of their debut album, The Good Will Out, with a ten date UK tour in March, including a prestigious show at the London Roundhouse, playing their seminal album in full. […]

NEW PAGANS announce new single, ‘IT’S DARKER’ & Irish tour dates
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NEW PAGANS Release Video for New Single ‘It’s Darker’ & Irish Tour Dates

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

New Pagans create music that is vivid and engaged. The songs have massive riffs and rare dynamics. The lyrics are ready to start conversations and challenge the given ideas. Every release is a throwdown, a […]

THE WATERBOYS Announce New Album 'Where The Action Is' - Listen to first single
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THE WATERBOYS Announce New Album ‘Where The Action Is’ – Listen to first single

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

Continuing the blazing trail set by 2015’s acclaimed Modern Blues and 2017’s top ten-reaching double album Out Of All This Blue, on May 24th The Waterboys will release their new album Where The Action Is, […]

SOAK premieres new single ‘DÉJÀ VU’ - Watch Now
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SOAK premieres new single ‘DÉJÀ VU’ – Watch Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

SOAK has today released a video for ‘Déjà Vu’, the lead single from her anticipated second album ‘Grim Town’, which will be released on April 26th on Rough Trade Records. Bridie has also been confirmed […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Just Drive - 'Romance is Over' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Just Drive – ‘Romance is Over’ – Watch Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

‘Romance is Over’ is the second release this year from Welsh Indie rock band Just Drive. Produced and recorded by Nick Brine (Oasis, The Darkness, Teenage Fan Club) at the iconic Rockfield studios in Monmouth, […]

FUGITIVE ORCHESTRA unveils new single, 'Tomahawk Caress' - Listen Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Fugitive Orchestra – ‘Tomahawk Caress’ – Watch Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

Portsmouth-based Singer-Songwriter James Tattington began performing as Fugitive Orchestra after reading a passage in a J. G. Ballard novel. Fusing together Beatboxing, Live-Looping and Guitar, Fugitive Orchestra makes music best described as Alternative Jazz-infused, Bluesy […]

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION release 'Left Alive' video - Watch Now
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Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION release ‘Left Alive’ video – Watch Now

March 7, 2019 XS Noize

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have released the video for their new single, ‘Left Alive’, following their sold-out show at London’s ULU last week. The song is the commercial track for the new action […]

DAVID GRAY Releases his new single ‘A Tight Ship’ - Listen Now
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DAVID GRAY Announces 17 Date UK & Ireland Tour

March 7, 2019 XS Noize

DAVID GRAY has confirmed release details for a new album Gold In A Brass Age – his first album of new material in four years – alongside a seventeen-date tour of the UK for 2019.  The album will […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleeper - The Modern Age
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ALBUM REVIEW: Sleeper – The Modern Age

March 7, 2019 Amanda Stock

On 22nd March 2019, after a musical hiatus of 21 years, Sleeper releases their new album “The Modern Age”. It wasn’t meant to happen. In fact, the band had promised each other it never would. […]

Country trio MIDLAND bring their live show to Belfast's Ulster Hall this December
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Country trio MIDLAND bring their live show to Belfast’s Ulster Hall this December

March 7, 2019 XS Noize

Made up of singer Mark Wystrach, lead guitarist Jess Carson and bass player Cameron Duddy, a trio of friends based in Dripping Springs, Texas, MIDLAND is the embodiment of Seventies California country, all smooth Eagles […]

BANANARAMA Announce New Single 'Stuff Like That' - Listen Now
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BANANARAMA Announce New Single ‘Stuff Like That’ – Listen Now

March 7, 2019 XS Noize

Bananarama has revealed that the first single taken from their forthcoming studio album, In Stereo, will be the disco stomper Stuff Like That. Available everywhere now, the single proves testament to why Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Tall Tree 6 Ft Man - ‘40 Bags’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Tall Tree 6 Ft Man – ‘40 Bags’ – Listen Now

March 7, 2019 XS Noize

On 17th May Cambridge quintet Tall Tree 6 Ft Man are to release ‘Boundaries’, their debut long player on Label Fandango. Revolving around the core of singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Czerwik, their sublime piano-led […]

RICHARD HAWLEY Announces his eighth studio album, 'Further' - Listen to track
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RICHARD HAWLEY Announces his eighth studio album, ‘Further’ – Listen to track

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

2019 is set to be a landmark year for songwriter Richard Hawley.  Not only is he due to release his eighth studio album, Further, but a musical based on a collection of his songs opens […]

HOZIER shares the video for 'Dinner & Diatribes' - Watch Now
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HOZIER shares the video for ‘Dinner & Diatribes’ – Watch Now

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

Hozier has today shared the video for Dinner & Diatribes, taken from his new album Wasteland, Baby! The video features actress Anya Taylor -Joy, best known for her roles in the films The Witch, Split and Glass and was directed by Anthony Byrne. […]

WIN: Tickets To See BREATHE - THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE @ Belfast's Limelight, Saturday March 9th 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See BREATHE – THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE @ Belfast’s Limelight, Saturday March 9th 2019

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience are playing Belfast’s Limelight, Saturday, March 9th 2019. Breathe formed in 2015 when a group of Irish session musicians came together over a shared love of Pink Floyd and […]

FONTAINES D.C. - Unveil new video for 'Roy's Tune' + UK Live dates 1
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FONTAINES D.C. – Unveil new video for ‘Roy’s Tune’ + UK Live dates

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

Over the last year, FONTAINES D.C. has released five critically acclaimed singles, all of which garnered considerable support both from radio, with the band A-listed at BBC Radio 6 Music for their last single ‘Big’, […]

AMA Shares Video for 'SLIP' - Watch Now
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AMA Shares Video for ‘SLIP’ – Watch Now

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

AMA is 18 years old from West London. Her first 2 singles, “MONOCHROME” & “SLIP”, have been produced by COURAGE (BLACK BUTTER) & MIXED BY SPIKE STENT (FRANK OCEAN, VINCE STAPLES).  Her MONOCHROME video was […]

SNOW GHOSTS Announce new album 'A Quiet Ritual' - Listen to brand-new single, ‘Rip’
New Music

SNOW GHOSTS Announce new album ‘A Quiet Ritual’ – Listen to brand-new single, ‘Rip’

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

Snow Ghosts have announced the release of their third album, A Quiet Ritual, out May 3rd via fabric’s Houndstooth label. The band have also released the brand-new single, ‘Rip’, the first track to be taken […]

MIKE PETERS Announces The Alarm - Hurricane of Change 30th Anniversary Acoustic Tour
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MIKE PETERS Announces The Alarm – Hurricane of Change 30th Anniversary Acoustic Tour

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

The Alarm’s lead singer & songwriter Mike Peters will present his The Alarm – Hurricane of Change 30th Anniversary Acoustic Tour via a newly-announced extensive 24-date run of UK live shows in Autumn 2019. The […]

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