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          Super Furry Animals Are Back! First UK & Ireland Tour in a Decade Announced for 2026

          September 29, 2025

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS return to re-open the door into their world of ageless, multicoloured melody and offbeat phantasia, surprising fans by announcing SIX SUPACABRA BRITAIN & IRELAND TOUR DATES opening at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on Wed 6 May 2026. Leaping into […]

          Simple Minds
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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 […]

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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
          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
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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
          Round Up

          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 […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          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: 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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INTERVIEW: Ian McCulloch (Echo And The Bunnymen) – “We write great songs and we’ve written some of the greatest” 3
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ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN share a reimagined version of BRING ON THE DANCING HORSES

September 26, 2018 XS Noize

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN have released a reimagined version of BRING ON THE DANCING HORSES, streaming everywhere from now and available immediately as an instant grat via iTunes and the band’s official artist store.  Originally […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT shares track 'Born To Be Strangers' taken from album 'Natural Rebel'
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RICHARD ASHCROFT shares track ‘Born To Be Strangers’ taken from album ‘Natural Rebel’

September 26, 2018 XS Noize

Following the great response to latest single ‘Surprised By The Joy’, Richard Ashcroft unveils the second track from album‘Natural Rebel’ titled ‘Born To Be Strangers’. It’s a slick rock n roll record bristling with charisma, featuring authentic guitars and Ashcroft’s vocals […]

METALLICA: Worldwired Tour heads to SLANE CASTLE: Saturday 8th June 2019
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METALLICA: Worldwired Tour heads to SLANE CASTLE: Saturday 8th June 2019

September 24, 2018 XS Noize

Metallica’s WorldWired Tour has confirmed an Irish date at Slane Castle on Saturday 8th June as part of an extensive European Tour. This will be Metallica’s first Irish show in a decade. The new dates are Metallica’s first in the […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN to play Ulster Hall, Belfast: Wednesday 27th February 2019
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN to play Ulster Hall, Belfast: Wednesday 27th February 2019

September 24, 2018 XS Noize

Pure electricity crackled across the fields of Britain and Europe this summer with Catfish and The Bottlemen’s pulse-quickening, headline festival performances and their own acclaimed open-air shows. Barely pausing for breath, the band announces that […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Christine and the Queens – “Chris”
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Christine and the Queens – “Chris”

September 24, 2018 Amanda Stock

French singer, songwriter, choreographer and dancer Heloise Letissier is one of the most compelling, thought-provoking, creative artists to hit the music scene since the likes of Madonna or Lady Gaga. Even then, she is still […]

INTERVIEW: Simon Fowler of Ocean Colour Scene discusses new EP + Christmas shows 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Simon Fowler of Ocean Colour Scene discusses new EP + Christmas shows

September 23, 2018 XS Noize

Ocean Colour Scene has notched up nine albums, three of which went Top 5 – 1996’s Moseley Shoals, 1997’s Marchin’ Already and 1999’s One From The Modern – and a run of nine successive Top […]

WOLF ALICE announced as winner of 2018 Hyundai Mercury Prize for Album of The Year
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WOLF ALICE announced as winner of 2018 Hyundai Mercury Prize for Album of The Year

September 21, 2018 XS Noize

The second WOLF ALICE album, VISIONS OF A LIFE, was last night announced as the winner of the 2018 Hyundai Mercury Prize for Album of The Year at a ceremony at the Eventim Apollo in […]

Irish pop sensation LAOISE releases new track 'AGAIN' - Listen Now
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Irish pop sensation LAOISE releases new track ‘AGAIN’ – Listen Now

September 21, 2018 XS Noize

Irish singer LAOISE makes an electrifying return with her new ‘80s-pop-inspired single ‘AGAIN’, out on Friday 21 September. The track is co-written and co-produced by Richey McCourt and Seán Behan, and is taken from her […]

SAMANTHA HARVEY announces headline Belfast show @ OH YEAH CENTRE, Sat November 17th 2018
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SAMANTHA HARVEY announces headline Belfast show @ OH YEAH CENTRE, Sat November 17th 2018

September 21, 2018 XS Noize

Samantha Harvey is a British pop singer and songwriter currently signed to a major label in the UK and US. She initially gained a following by posting covers of popular songs on her YouTube channel. […]

THE STRUTS share video for 'Primadonna Like Me' ft. ALICE COOPER
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THE STRUTS share video for ‘Primadonna Like Me’ ft. ALICE COOPER

September 21, 2018 XS Noize

British glam-rockers The Struts have shared the new video for ‘Primadonna Like Me’. The video follows the announcement of their highly anticipated new album, YOUNG&DANGEROUS, out October 26th via Polydor Records. A raucous barrage of […]

PALE WAVES announce debut album 'My Mind Makes Noises'
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ALBUM REVIEW: – Pale Waves – My Mind Makes Noises

September 20, 2018 Ben P Scott

‘My Mind Makes Noises’ is the debut from the Manchester four-piece Pale Waves, whose goth-punk appearance turns out to be completely at odds with the massively unoriginal and highly commercialised sound of their music. Bright, […]

SEMISONIC announce 20th anniversary edition of 'Feeling Strangely Fine'
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SEMISONIC announce 20th anniversary edition of ‘Feeling Strangely Fine’

September 20, 2018 XS Noize

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal album Feeling Strangely Fine, Semisonic will release a deluxe edition reissue of the record on October 19th via UMe. The album will be released on deluxe edition CD and digital, as […]

ARCADE FIRE - Six New Headline Dates Added to EVERYTHING NOW CONTINUED Tour
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ARCADE FIRE share video for “PETER PAN (EQUIKNOXX REMIX)” – Watch Now

September 20, 2018 XS Noize

As Arcade Fire approach the grand finale of their Everything Now Continued Tour, headlining The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles tonight, a new remix and accompanying video has been released for Peter Pan, from the […]

THE TEA STREET BAND - Unveil 'Marseille Blues' single - Listen Now
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THE TEA STREET BAND – Unveil ‘Marseille Blues’ single – Listen Now

September 20, 2018 XS Noize

‘Marseille Blues’ is the brilliant new single from The Tea Street Band, available to stream now LINK and impacting at radio on October 12th. The track is the first single to be taken from the […]

AVRIL LAVIGNE Is Back! Releases First New Music In Five Years “Head Above Water” - Listen Now
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AVRIL LAVIGNE Is Back! Releases First New Music In Five Years “Head Above Water” – Listen Now

September 20, 2018 XS Noize

With more than 40 million albums sold and eight Grammy nominations, global recording superstar Avril Lavigne released her first new music in five years today. Preceded by a heartfelt letter to her fans on social […]

THE NORTHERN IRELAND MUSIC PRIZE 2018 line up announced - tickets on sale now 1
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THE NORTHERN IRELAND MUSIC PRIZE 2018 line up announced – tickets on sale now

September 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Northern Ireland Music Prize honours and celebrates the very best of Northern Irish albums, and this year includes three additional categories for Best Single, Best Live Act and The Oh Yeah Contender Award. The […]

MAJOR LAZER - Debuts New Single "Okrant/Balance Pon It" ft. Babes Wodumo - Watch Now
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MAJOR LAZER – Debuts New Single “Okrant/Balance Pon It” ft. Babes Wodumo – Watch Now

September 19, 2018 XS Noize

Major Lazer debuts a new song “Orkant/Balance Pon It” featuring South African singer Babes Wodumo today. The song comes accompanied by a second visual collaboration between Major Lazer and South African director Adriaan Louw, this […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce 'For All Here To Observe' Acoustic EP
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REVIEW: The Slow Readers Club –  For All Here To Observe EP

September 19, 2018 Sandra Blemster

Manchester indie-electronic favourites The Slow Readers Club have released a new acoustic EP, For All Here To Observe, this month on  September 14th via Modern Sky. The EP features tracks spanning across their entire career including songs, […]

BLOC PARTY announce Silent Alarm Live album + intimate tour warm up show in Leeds next month
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BLOC PARTY announce Silent Alarm Live album + intimate tour warm up show in Leeds next month

September 19, 2018 XS Noize

Bloc Party today announce they will release a live version of their seminal debut album Silent Alarm on 22 February 2019. The album will be recorded during the band’s forthcoming six-date European tour where they […]

IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro @ The Waterfront Hall, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro @ The Waterfront Hall, Belfast

September 19, 2018 Clair McAllister

Biffy Clyro played an amazing show at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall 16/09/18 on their MTV Unplugged tour.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.   Biffy Clyro […]

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