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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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          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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          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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SAM FENDER announces new single 'Play God' + UK tour
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SAM FENDER announces new single ‘Play God’ + UK tour

January 15, 2019 XS Noize

BRITs Critics’ Choice Winner Sam Fender is pleased to announce details of a new single. It is out now through Polydor Records. To coincide with its launch, a new headline tour is also announced for […]

XS NOIZE AND PAINTED HALO PRESENT: UNSIGNED #2.3 – THE LUTRAS 2
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XS NOIZE AND PAINTED HALO PRESENT: UNSIGNED #2.3 – THE LUTRAS

January 15, 2019 Ivan Marziano

XS Noize and Painted Halo Records are passionate advocates for new music and are delighted to provide a platform for emerging artists in the form of XS Unsigned, a feature showcasing brand new talent cherry-picked […]

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE to release self titled album on 15th March 2019
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BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE to release self titled album on 15th March 2019

January 15, 2019 XS Noize

Brian Jonestown Massacre burst into 2019 with the release of their 18th full-length album, just 7 months after their last one. The self-titled 9-track album is released on Anton Newcombe’s A Recordings on 15th March […]

FEATURE: The card games every music fan wants to play 1
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FEATURE: The card games every music fan wants to play

January 14, 2019 Michael Barron

Most of us love card games and Trump cards games. Those of us fortunate enough will have happy memories or stories from old relatives reminiscing over the halcyon days playing Happy Families and Go Fish. […]

THE KILLERS Release New Song “Land Of The Free” with Video By Spike Lee - Watch Now
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THE KILLERS Release New Song “Land Of The Free” with Video By Spike Lee – Watch Now

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

The Killers have unveiled a new standalone song Land Of The Free with a video by Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee. Recorded at their own Battle Born Studios in Las Vegas, Nevada and produced by Jacknife Lee, with […]

WIN: Tickets To See THE STRANGLERS at the Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 28th February 2019 1
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WIN: Tickets To See THE STRANGLERS at the Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 28th February 2019

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

Following their sold-out Belfast show last year, UK rock legends The Stranglers will play a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast with very special guests Dr Feelgood on Thursday 28th February 2019. With […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Lost Under Heaven - Love Hates What You Become
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ALBUM REVIEW: Lost Under Heaven – Love Hates What You Become

January 14, 2019 Amanda Stock

Lost under Heaven (a.k.a. LUH) is the project of former WU LYF frontman Ellery James Roberts and Dutch visual artist Ebony Hoorn. Love Hates What You Become (released through MUTE) is the follow-up album to […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Liquid Stranger - Burn Like The Sun ft. Leah Culver
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Liquid Stranger – Burn Like The Sun ft. Leah Culver

January 14, 2019 Gemma Harewood

The brilliant label Waakan has just released a new sound from Liquid Stranger. The US producer has teamed up with the gifted singer/songwriter Leah Culver for ‘Burn Like The Sun,’ which warms us up nicely […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Twig Pigeon - "Chemistry" Ft. Vanessa Stacey - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Twig Pigeon – “Chemistry” Ft. Vanessa Stacey – Listen Now

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

Twig Pigeon is the brainchild of New Zealand-based musician and producer, Ricky Simmonds. Ricky released his debut EP under the name Twig Pigeon, featuring Sydney Future Soul Singer, Wallace, Wellington Soul/RnB Singer Vanessa Stacey and […]

BROS are coming ‘home’ to play O2 Academy Brixton Friday 5th July 2019
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BROS are coming ‘home’ to play O2 Academy Brixton Friday 5th July 2019

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

BROS are coming ‘home’ to South London to play a very special show at O2 Academy Brixton on Friday 5th July 2019. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 18th January at 9.00am from www.ticketmaster.co.uk Matt & […]

DESERT SHIPS to release their second album ‘Eastern Flow’ on 01.03.19
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DESERT SHIPS to release their second album ‘Eastern Flow’ on 01.03.19

January 12, 2019 XS Noize

Following critically received debut album ‘Doll Skin Flag’ in 2012, and EP ‘Skyliner’ in 2014, Desert Ships release their second album‘Eastern Flow’ on 01.03.19. Mixed by Mark Gardener (of resurgent shoegaze band Ride) and recorded at Abbey Road Studios by Haydn […]

MARK MATHEWS to release ‘Fizzy Beasts’ EP on 5th April
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MARK MATHEWS to release ‘Fizzy Beasts’ EP on 5th April

January 12, 2019 XS Noize

Mark Mathews, has been described as, arguably the hardest working solo artist in the UK right now, and it is no wonder why. His continued commitment to tour across the UK and the globe, playing […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FUDGE - 'Not A Threat Just A Warning' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: FUDGE – ‘Not A Threat Just A Warning’ – Listen Now

January 12, 2019 XS Noize

FUDGE. are a young band from Leeds with confidence, attitude and an edge of danger. They possess an ability to write songs that will hit you like a hammer to the guts and the same […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad - It Won/t Be Like This All the Time
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It Won/t Be Like This All the Time

January 11, 2019 Lori Gava

Life is certainly a series of swings and roundabouts. The Scottish band The Twilight Sad can certainly attest to that statement. Just before the release of their stellar 2014 fourth release, Nobody Wants to Be […]

INTERVIEW: Ryan Ellis of The Vryll Society discusses debut album 'Course Of The Satellite' 1
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY frontman Mike Ellis parts ways with the band

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

Sad news today as it is announced that Mike Ellis frontman with Liverpool psychedelic rockers The Vryll Society has parted with the band. The Vryll Society released their debut album Course Of The Satellite on 10th August […]

FATHERSON release 're-imagined' EP of tracks from recent studio album’ Sum Of All Your Parts’
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FATHERSON release ‘re-imagined’ EP of tracks from recent studio album’ Sum Of All Your Parts’

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

Following September’s release of their third studio album Sum of All Your Parts, Fatherson present four re-worked versions of tracks from that album due for release on 11th January. Following their largest ever headline tour in October, the band […]

LCD SOUNDSYSTEM confirm February 8 release date for their ELECTRIC LADY SESSIONS
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LCD SOUNDSYSTEM confirm February 8 release date for their ELECTRIC LADY SESSIONS

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

LCD Soundsystem have confirmed a February 8 release date for their ELECTRIC LADY SESSIONS double album, to be released via Columbia Records/DFA and available for preorder now. Recorded live in the studio at its namesake, […]

BOOK REVIEW: SKIP TO THE END by Jeremy Holt, Alex Diotto, Renzo Podesta, Adam Wollet and Tim Daniel 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: SKIP TO THE END by Jeremy Holt, Alex Diotto, Renzo Podesta, Adam Wollet and Tim Daniel

January 11, 2019 Michael Barron

From the typeface on the front cover, the visual depictions of the members of the fictional three piece grunge band, Samsara (not to be confused with real metalcore quartet from Yuma, Arizona), the year Samsara […]

THE JAPANESE HOUSE returns with brand new single ‘Lilo’ - Listen Now
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THE JAPANESE HOUSE announces new album and UK dates

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

The Japanese House today announces her new UK tour for March 2019, concluding with a night at London’s Electric Ballroom. The tour, which takes in seven dates across the UK, will celebrate the release of […]

Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet MASTODON to play The Ulster Hall, Belfast on January 14th
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Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet MASTODON to play The Ulster Hall, Belfast on January 14th

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet Mastodon has confirmed their return to live action with an extensive tour of the U.K. and Europe beginning in Belfast at The Ulster Hall on January 14th 2019. This tour includes a show […]

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