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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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          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

          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
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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 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 […]

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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

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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
          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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          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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          June 19, 2025

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

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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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THE ALARM announce new single, UK winter 2018 tour + special Cardiff show with Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choir
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THE ALARM announce new single, UK winter 2018 tour + special Cardiff show with Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choir

August 21, 2018 XS Noize

The Alarm, who are currently engaged on a marathon 44-date tour of North America, will return to the UK for a winter tour of select city venues, including an opening night at ULU in central […]

PRIMAL SCREAM to release newly-discovered album, 'GIVE OUT BUT DON'T GIVE UP: THE ORIGINAL MEMPHIS RECORDINGS' 1
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PRIMAL SCREAM to release newly-discovered album, ‘GIVE OUT BUT DON’T GIVE UP: THE ORIGINAL MEMPHIS RECORDINGS’

August 21, 2018 XS Noize

Following the recent discovery of these tracks in a box lurking in Andrew Innes’ basement, Primal Scream will release the original studio recordings from Memphis of the tracks that eventually became their 1994 album ‘Give […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Neil and Liam Finn - Lightsleeper
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ALBUM REVIEW: Neil and Liam Finn – Lightsleeper

August 21, 2018 Lori Gava

I have come to believe that if you look up prolific in the dictionary you would find a picture of Neil Finn accompanying the definition. In the last few years, he has put out two […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ben Khan - Ben Khan
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ALBUM REVIEW: Ben Khan – Ben Khan

August 16, 2018 Gemma Harewood

The highly anticipated debut album from Ben Khan has arrived, and it’s everything we hoped it would be. His self-titled LP spans a total of 15 tracks and is laced with his signature style throughout. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Mr. Koifish - 'The End'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Mr. Koifish – ‘The End’

August 15, 2018 XS Noize

Mr. Koifish is Morten Køie’s new band. It’s all about kicking back and taking it easy – letting the stress flow off your back. You might remember Morten from Danish ‘Best Live Band’ Turboweekend, where […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces new album & UK dates 1
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RICHARD ASHCROFT announces new album & UK dates

August 15, 2018 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft is set to return with the October 19threlease of his fifth solo studio album ‘Natural Rebel’. The album will be released on his own RPA label and will be his first released via […]

FLOGGING MOLLY announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 1, Sunday 16th December 2018
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FLOGGING MOLLY announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 1, Sunday 16th December 2018

August 14, 2018 XS Noize

US Celtic punk band Flogging Molly is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Sunday 16th December 2018. Quintessential Irish-American folk punk band Flogging Molly – Dave King (lead vocals, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Rising electronic star PRISMO Unveils new video ‘Solo’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Rising electronic star PRISMO Unveils new video ‘Solo’ – Watch Now

August 14, 2018 XS Noize

Having been ensconced in the studio working on his debut album due in 2019, emerging Texan electronic producer Prismo (Zach Burgett) is pleased to announce details of a brand new video ‘Solo’ due this summer […]

ROTTEN HILL GANG unveil lyric video for single ‘Let Me Breathe’ - Listen Now
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ROTTEN HILL GANG unveil lyric video for single ‘Let Me Breathe’ – Listen Now

August 13, 2018 XS Noize

‘Let Me Breathe’, taken from the brand new Rotten Hill Gang album, ‘Teach Peace’. The gang recently launched the brilliant new record with an exclusive in-store performance for Rough Trade, and have since been aired […]

THOM YORKE announces Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes U.S. Tour 2018
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THOM YORKE announces Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes U.S. Tour 2018

August 13, 2018 XS Noize

Thom Yorke has confirmed a series of live electronic performances in the U.S. during which he, Nigel Godrich and visual artist Tarik Barri will perform songs spanning his solo works The Eraser and Tomorrow’s Modern […]

Ten Fé make triumphant return with new single 'Not Tonight' - Listen Now
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Ten Fé make triumphant return with new single ‘Not Tonight’ – Listen Now

August 13, 2018 XS Noize

Today Ten Fé return with new single ‘Not Tonight’. Expansive and cinematic, the narrative of a suffocating relationship is knowingly delivered through the band’s uplifting pop songcraft. Willingly at odds with anything else on the […]

HOZIER announces three intimate rehearsal shows in Dublin this September
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HOZIER announces three intimate rehearsal shows in Dublin this September

August 13, 2018 XS Noize

Hozier has today announced he will play a special run of intimate live rehearsal shows at The Academy, Dublin this September. Tickets costing €30, limited to 2 per person, will be available from 9 am Friday 17th […]

THE LEVELLERS announce limited edition vinyl releases
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THE LEVELLERS announce limited edition vinyl releases

August 13, 2018 XS Noize

To celebrate their 30th anniversary, the Levellers have announced the release of a series of limited edition coloured vinyl albums, including the never before released headline set at Glastonbury 1994. The announcement comes ahead of […]

REVIEW: MICHAEL JACKSON: On the Wall exhibition, National Portrait Gallery, London 1
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REVIEW: MICHAEL JACKSON: On the Wall exhibition, National Portrait Gallery, London

August 13, 2018 Michael Barron

This year would have marked Michael Jackson’s sixtieth birthday, so the time feels right to commemorate the King of Pop. To say he was iconic wouldn’t do him justice. With the many creative accomplishments Jackson […]

STARSAILOR announce concerts to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their Gold-certified album Silence Is Easy
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STARSAILOR announce concerts to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their Gold-certified album Silence Is Easy

August 13, 2018 XS Noize

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of their Gold-certified album Silence Is Easy, Starsailor has announced three very special UK shows this November. The shows will see the band perform their lauded second album in full, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MEMBA - 'Flash'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MEMBA – ‘Flash’

August 10, 2018 Gemma Harewood

If you’ve been keeping up with New York’s bustling electronic scene, chances are you’ve probably heard of trap duo MEMBA, and their global-infused, percussion-driven sound. Following the release of EP “SAGA-I,” they’ve teamed up with […]

U2 Release 'Summer of Love' (Remixes EP)
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U2 Release ‘Summer of Love’ (Remixes EP)

August 10, 2018 XS Noize

Summer of Love (Remixes EP) is the follow up to U2’s #1 Billboard Dance Club Chart remixes of “Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way” and features four new versions of ‘Summer of Love’, […]

BIRDPEN Unveil new video 'Oh So Happy' from the forthcoming album 'There's Something Wrong With Everything' 1
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BIRDPEN Unveil new video ‘Oh So Happy’ from the forthcoming album ‘There’s Something Wrong With Everything’

August 10, 2018 XS Noize

BirdPen is an alternative rock/electronic/prog act formed by Dave Pen (also the singer and guitarist in Archive) and Mike Bird. Their fifth studio album, ’There’s Something Wrong With Everything’, will be released in mid-October. New […]

NOTHING release tranquilizing lullaby 'The Carpenter's Son' - Listen Now
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NOTHING release tranquilizing lullaby ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ – Listen Now

August 10, 2018 XS Noize

Philly shoegazers NOTHING have released their most solemn and personal track today from the new album, Dance on the Blacktop released this August 24th on Relapse Records. ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ is a dream-like, 7-minute lullaby […]

THE BLINDERS - Unveil 'Brave New World' + Album: 'Columbia' out 21st Sept
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THE BLINDERS – Unveil Video For New Single ‘Brave New World’ – Watch Now

August 10, 2018 XS Noize

THE BLINDERS have unveiled the video for new single ‘Brave New World’, a coruscating anthem about the distorting impact of hyper-capitalism, referencing everything from Trump’s Presidency to Aldous Huxley. The hotly tipped Manchester-based trio was […]

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