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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

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          Teddy Swims Announces Huge Belsonic 2026 Headline Show – June 22nd

          September 29, 2025

          GRAMMY-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims today announces a run of outdoor shows and festivals across the UK and Ireland for summer 2026. Kicking off at Isle of Wight Festival on June 20, Swims will then […]

          Calvin Harris
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          Superstar DJ Calvin Harris Set for Belfast Vital 2026 Return

          September 29, 2025

          Renowned DJ and producer Calvin Harris has announced his biggest headline show in Belfast to date at Belfast Vital, Boucher Road Playing Fields on Saturday, 22nd August, featuring special guests. Producer, DJ and songwriter Calvin […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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
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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

          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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PAUL WELLER doesn't want to "alienate" his fans
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PAUL WELLER doesn’t want to “alienate” his fans

January 1, 2019 XS Noize

Paul Weller wants to challenge his fans but doesn’t want his new music to “alienate” them. The former Jam frontman is keen to “challenge” his audiences so stays away from crowd-pleasing greatest hits sets in […]

NILE ROGERS' cancer battles motivated him to do more collaborations and live shows
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NILE ROGERS’ cancer battles motivated him to do more collaborations and live shows

January 1, 2019 XS Noize

Nile Rodgers’ has revealed how his cancer battles in 2010 and 2017 motivated him to do more collaborations and live shows. The 66-year-old star – whose latest album ‘It’s About Time’ saw Chic team up […]

TAYLOR SWIFT had a moment when the crowd sang 'All Too Well' back to her on tour
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TAYLOR SWIFT had a moment when the crowd sang ‘All Too Well’ back to her on tour

January 1, 2019 XS Noize

Taylor Swift admits it was quite a moment when the crowd sang ‘All Too Well’ back to her on her reputation stadium tour. The ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ hitmaker admits it was amazing […]

The Greatest Showman' soundtrack has beaten Adele's UK album chart record
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The Greatest Showman’ soundtrack has beaten Adele’s UK album chart record

December 29, 2018 XS Noize

‘The Greatest Showman’ soundtrack is in its 24th non-consecutive week at the top, triumphing Adele’s record. The soundtrack for the American musical has now spent more weeks at number one in the UK than any […]

The Alarm frontman Mike Peters awarded MBE for services to charity
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The Alarm frontman Mike Peters awarded MBE for services to charity

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Internationally acclaimed musician and healthcare campaigner Mike Peters has been awarded an MBE for services to charity having raised thousands for cancer care projects in the UK and abroad and dedicating his life to giving hope for families affected by […]

SIA is releasing a new album in 2019
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SIA is releasing a new album in 2019

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Sia is releasing a new album in 2019, as well as a “feature-length musical” which she has written and directed. The 43-year-old singer – who is famous for hiding her face under a huge wig […]

LADY GAGA'S Las Vegas residency has been a major challenge for the pop star
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LADY GAGA’S Las Vegas residency has been a major challenge for the pop star

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Lady Gaga’s Las Vegas residency has been a major challenge for the pop star, according to Bobby Campbell, her manager. The 32-year-old singer is set to embark on a two-part residency in Sin City, and […]

EMINEM thinks Tupac Shakur and The Notorious BIG's rivalry changed rap music
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EMINEM thinks Tupac Shakur and The Notorious BIG’s rivalry changed rap music

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Tupac Shakur and The Notorious BIG’s rivalry changed rap music, according to Eminem. The chart-topping star was a fan of the popular rap duo, and he’s admitted to having split loyalties at the height of […]

JAKE BUGG has signed to a new record label in a bid to relaunch his career
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JAKE BUGG has signed to a new record label in a bid to relaunch his career

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Jake Bugg has inked a record deal with Sony’s RCA Records in a bid to switch up his sound and relaunch his career. The ‘Lightning Bolt’ hitmaker is now with Sony’s RCA Records after his contract […]

VAN MORRISON quit smoking to preserve his voice
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VAN MORRISON quit smoking to preserve his voice

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Van Morrison quit smoking to preserve his voice because he realised the impact cigarettes were having. The 73-year-old singer doesn’t take particular measures to ensure his vocals are as strong as ever, but he tries […]

BRETT ANDERSON embraces Suede's early days
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BRETT ANDERSON embraces Suede’s early days

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Brett Anderson has learned to embrace Suede’s “stuttering start” thanks to his recent memoir ‘Coal Black Mornings’. The 51-year-old singer reflected on the group’s early days for his autobiography, ‘Coal Black Mornings’, and having to “forensically […]

BOOK REVIEW: Tyler Cross: Black Rock By Fabien Nury and Laurence Croix
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BOOK REVIEW: Tyler Cross: Black Rock By Fabien Nury and Laurence Croix

December 28, 2018 Michael Barron

Several months ago XS Noize alongside Titan Comics invited readers to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of The Beatles Yellow Submarine film by giving a guided tour of the graphic novel by Bill Morrison (The Simpsons). […]

NOEL GALLAGHER cured Marcus Mumford's writer's block
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NOEL GALLAGHER cured Marcus Mumford’s writer’s block

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Marcus Mumford has revealed Noel Gallagher’s frank talk about writer’s block inspired him to jump back in the studio and pen the tracks for Mumford & Son’s ‘Delta’ LP. Noel Gallagher inspired Marcus Mumford to […]

MARIAH CAREY set a new one-day streaming record with her classic Christmas hit 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'
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MARIAH CAREY set a new one-day streaming record with her classic Christmas hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Mariah Carey set a new one-day streaming record with her classic Christmas hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You‘ after it was played 10.8 million times on Spotify. The 48-year-old singer broke a new […]

OZZY OSBOURNE isn't quitting touring
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OZZY OSBOURNE isn’t quitting touring

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Ozzy Osbourne will “still tour”, despite being in the middle of his “farewell tour” named ‘No More Tours 2’. The 70-year-old rocker has backtracked on his decision to put an end to his touring days, as […]

NOEL GALLAGHER expected being a solo artist to be "hard work"
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NOEL GALLAGHER expected being a solo artist to be “hard work”

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher has found being a solo artist far easier than he expected. The former Oasis guitarist – who quit the group in 2009 due to tension with his brother, frontman Liam Gallagher enjoys the […]

DAVID BOWIE feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland
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DAVID BOWIE feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland

December 22, 2018 XS Noize

David Bowie feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland in 1987. The 69-year-old star passed away in 2016 after a secret battle with cancer but Irish musician Christy Dignam, […]

TAKE THAT feel 'settled' despite lineup changes
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TAKE THAT have called off their upcoming world tour

December 22, 2018 XS Noize

Take That have called off their upcoming world tour and will only tour in Europe due to an illness in Gary Barlow’s family. The group were expected to hit the road in 2019 to celebrate […]

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

December 22, 2018 Ben P Scott

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 […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT admits the Verve's break-up was "heavy"
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RICHARD ASHCROFT admits the Verve’s break-up was “heavy”

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

Former frontman of The Verve, Richard Ashcroft, won’t comment on the bands split is because he won’t be responsible for “messing someone up”. The ‘Drugs Don’t Work’ hitmakers originally broke up in 1999 following the […]

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