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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 […]

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          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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          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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          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: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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 […]

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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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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          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

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          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

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          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

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          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

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          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 […]

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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

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TRACK PREMIERE: DJ MMXJ - ‘Light’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: DJ MMXJ – ‘Light’ – Listen Now

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

Rising Singapore-based electronic producer/ songwriter/ DJ, MMXJ (MJ Kuok) kick starts the new year with an inspired electro-pop track ‘Light’ released through Umami Records this January. This single is a reminder from MMXJ to always see the good […]

Ten Fé share brand new single 'Echo Park' - Listen Now
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TEN FÉ – share new track ‘COASTING’ – Listen Now

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Ten Fé will release their incredible sophomore record Future Perfect, Present Tense on March 8th via Some Kinda Love/PIAS, and today they share another track from the album ‘Coasting.’ The band say the song is […]

FAT WHITE FAMILY Return with their third album Serfs Up! and share first track, “Feet”
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FAT WHITE FAMILY Return with their third album Serfs Up! and share first track, “Feet”

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Serfs Up! is Fat White Family ’s third album and their first for new label Domino. Released on Friday 19th April 2019 it marks the most gratifying and unexpected creative volte-face in recent musical history. […]

SOAK announces second album, ‘Grim Town’, Watch the video for new single, 'Knock Me Off My Feet'
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SOAK announces second album, ‘Grim Town’, Watch the video for new single, ‘Knock Me Off My Feet’

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

SOAK has today announced details of her much-anticipated second album, ‘Grim Town’, as well as unveiling new single ‘Knock Me Off My Feet’. Also featuring beautiful returning track ‘Everybody Loves You’, ‘Grim Town’ will be released on […]

JAMES BLAKE confirms fourth album, 'Assume Form' released 18th Jan
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JAMES BLAKE confirms fourth album, ‘Assume Form’ released 18th Jan

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

James Blake has confirmed details of fourth album ‘Assume Form’, which will be released next Friday (January 18th). An intimate UK headline tour has also been announced for April, with fans who pre-order the album […]

HOZIER releases ‘Spotify Singles Session’
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HOZIER releases ‘Spotify Singles Session’

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Hozier has released a two-track ‘Spotify Singles Session’. The session, recorded in New York and performed by Hozier with his full band, features his recent single ‘Movement’, as well as a cover of Destiny Child’s […]

WHITE LIES share "Tokyo", from upcoming new album, Five, due 1st February
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WHITE LIES share “Tokyo”, from upcoming new album, Five, due 1st February

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh into the new year and White Lies are pleased to share new track Tokyo along with the accompanying video. Directed by long-time visual collaborator David Pablos it was shot back to back with the bands previously released Believe It video in Tijuana Mexico […]

THOM YORKE to release previously unheard recordings from Suspiria sessions 1
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THOM YORKE to release previously unheard recordings from Suspiria sessions

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

February 22 will see the release of seven previously unheard recordings from Thom Yorke’s Suspiria… sessions. This 12” vinyl release from Thom and XL in partnership with The Vinyl Factory will be strictly limited to 1,500 copies and […]

LIVE REVIEW: The 1975 rock Belfast's SSE Arena 1
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LIVE REVIEW: The 1975 rock Belfast’s SSE Arena

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

The 1975 begin their UK & Ireland headline tour at Belfast’s SSE Arena in support of their critically acclaimed 3rd album A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships with support from fellow Mancs Pale Waves and […]

UNKLE Announce New Album "The Road: Part II / Lost Highway" Set for March 29th Release 1
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UNKLE Announce New Album “The Road: Part II / Lost Highway” Set for March 29th Release

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

UNKLE have announced their new album THE ROAD: PART II / LOST HIGHWAY which is set for release through frontman James Lavelle’s label  Songs For The Def on March 29, 2019. The album, which is split into two acts, is the follow-up […]

DEERHUNTER has shared a new song, ‘Plains’ - Listen Now
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DEERHUNTER has shared a new song, ‘Plains’ – Listen Now

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

With eighth studio album, Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? released next Friday, Atlanta’s Deerhunter has shared a new song, ‘Plains’, today. Inspired by James Dean who spent the last summer of his life filming ‘Giant’ in Marfa, Texas in 1955, […]

CIRCA WAVES release cult film inspired music video for 'Movies' 1
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CIRCA WAVES release cult film inspired music video for ‘Movies’

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

Circa Waves have today unveiled their brilliantly executed and highly entertaining video for latest single ‘Movies’, which sees the band expertly act out scenes from a variety of blockbuster films, from American hit comedy Wayne’s World to […]

TOY share 'You Make Me Forget Myself' from upcoming new album 'Happy In The Hollow'
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TOY share new single ‘Mechanism’ + announce Rough Trade instores

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

TOY have shared ‘Mechanism’, the latest cut from their new album Happy In The Hollow, which is released on Friday, January 25th 2019. Their fourth album, and their first for new label Tough Love Records, […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD share video for current single 'VTr', taken from new album IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME
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THE TWILIGHT SAD share video for current single ‘VTr’, taken from new album IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

With their much anticipated fifth full-length – and first for new label Rock Action Records – IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME arriving next Friday (January 18th), Glasgow’s The Twilight Sad return today with the accompanying video for their […]

MANSUN to reissue 'Six' on 22nd March
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MANSUN to reissue ‘Six’ on 22nd March

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

Mansun has announced details of a super-deluxe reissue of their hugely ambitious second album, SIX. Released little over a year after their No. 1 debut album, Mansun’s SIX was nothing less than a revelation. Arriving at the tail end of the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Catfish and the Bottlemen - 'Longshot' - Listen Now
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TRACK OF THE DAY: Catfish and the Bottlemen – ‘Longshot’ – Listen Now

January 9, 2019 Sandra Blemster

Catfish and the Bottlemen are back with their latest single Longshot. The single is released Tuesday 8th January 2019 ahead of their third album due out in the Spring. It’s been quite a ride for […]

The David Bowie is… Augmented Reality app Launched Today
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The David Bowie is… Augmented Reality app Launched Today

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

The David Bowie is… Augmented Reality app has been made available today (January 8th) on what would have been David Bowie’s 72nd birthday. Along with narration from the Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman the app features […]

SHARON VAN ETTEN Releases Video For New Single, “Seventeen” - Watch Now
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SHARON VAN ETTEN Releases Video For New Single, “Seventeen” – Watch Now

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

“Seventeen” originally began Lucinda Williams-esque, but wound up as more of an upbeat nod to Bruce Springsteen, exploring gentrification and generational patience. Van Etten shows the chain reaction, of moving to a city bright-eyed and […]

AMERICAN FOOTBALL share video for 'Silhouettes'; taken from new album American Football (LP3)
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AMERICAN FOOTBALL share video for ‘Silhouettes’; taken from new album American Football (LP3)

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

American Football has shared the music video for ‘Silhouettes’, from the forthcoming full-length album, American Football (LP3), out March 22nd on Big Scary Monsters. Directed by Shawn Brackbill, the video is based on a treatment […]

THE COATHANGERS announce new album 'The Devil You Know' for March 8th release
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THE COATHANGERS announce new album ‘The Devil You Know’ for March 8th release

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

Today we’re excited to announce the latest work from Atlanta’s three-woman riot, The Coathangers. New album ‘The Devil You Know’ is due out on March 8th via Suicide Squeeze Records. For 12 years The Coathangers have been building an infallible reputation for chaotic punk rock and visceral […]

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