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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 […]

          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
          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
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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          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 […]

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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
          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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PAUL McCARTNEY To Release All-New Double A-Side Single
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PAUL McCARTNEY To Release All-New Double A-Side Single

June 19, 2018 XS Noize

Following a whirlwind week that saw his Instagram presence rebooted as he played one of the most intimate gigs of his storied career, Paul McCartney is done keeping the world in suspense: “I Don’t Know” […]

THE LAFONTAINES (UP Tour) Announced for McHugh's Basement, Belfast on Saturday 22nd September 2018
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THE LAFONTAINES (UP Tour) Announced for McHugh’s Basement, Belfast on Saturday 22nd September 2018

June 19, 2018 XS Noize

Fresh from their UK and European tour supporting Don Broco, Scottish rockers The LaFontaines, are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018. The new upbeat, summer rap/rock […]

BOOK REVIEW: Johnny Cash: I See A Darkness By Reinhard Kleist
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Johnny Cash: I See A Darkness By Reinhard Kleist

June 19, 2018 Michael Barron

It is almost fifteen years ago since Johnny Cash passed away aged 71. His global impact on music cannot be understated. One could even attribute superhero status to him. Why? After all only superheroes get […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Perttu - Milky Way ft. Malou
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Perttu – Milky Way ft. Malou

June 18, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Finland’s producer and DJ Perttu is stamping his mark on Universal Music Germany with his new single release “Milky Way.” Currently based in the capital city over there, he brings together both his own electronic […]

ABOVE & BEYOND Announce Headline Belfast Show @ The Telegraph Building, Friday 9th November
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ABOVE & BEYOND Announce Headline Belfast Show @ The Telegraph Building, Friday 9th November

June 18, 2018 XS Noize

British electronic supergroup ABOVE & BEYOND is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at The Telegraph Building on Friday 09th November 2018. ABOVE & BEYOND are firm favourites of Northern […]

COUNTING CROWS And ALISON KRAUSS Confirmed For BluesFest 2018
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COUNTING CROWS And ALISON KRAUSS Confirmed For BluesFest 2018

June 18, 2018 XS Noize

Counting Crows and Alison Krauss are to headline 3Arena as part of this autumn’s Bluesfest. Counting Crows, the multi-million-selling folk-rockers and Alison Krauss are confirmed to play the festival on Saturday, October 27th for a […]

THE COURTESY GROUP Unveil New Track - 'One Red Stripe Across The Sky' + Announce 2nd Album
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THE COURTESY GROUP Unveil New Track – ‘One Red Stripe Across The Sky’ + Announce 2nd Album

June 18, 2018 XS Noize

The Courtesy Group release their long-awaited second album ‘2nd CITY LIQUOR’ – out 24th August 2018 on MA DOOCEY. Since its acclaimed, and BBC 6-played debut, ‘Tradesman’s Entrance’, TCG’s line-up has changed considerably, with original […]

The View's frontman KYLE FALCONER will release his debut album ‘No Thank You’ on July 27th
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KYLE FALCONER releases track ‘Family Tree’ to coincide with Fathers Day

June 17, 2018 XS Noize

Kyle Falconer releases 2ndsingle ‘Family Tree’, to coincide with Fathers Day. ‘Family Tree’ is arguably the song that unites the album – and the nearest blend of The View’s rambunctious anthems with Falconer’s more reflective […]

JOHNNY MARR Announces New Album 'CALL THE COMET' To Be Released June 15th 2
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ALBUM REVIEW: Johnny Marr – Call the Comet

June 16, 2018 Lori Gava

Elder Rock Statesman and Guitar Genius Johnny Marr is releasing his third solo album on June 15th. “Call the Comet” is the follow up to 2014’s cracking “Playland”. It may have taken Marr a decade […]

TRACK PREMIERE:  LESKA - 'Waves' featuring Darren Bancroft - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: LESKA – ‘Waves’ featuring Darren Bancroft – Listen Now

June 15, 2018 XS Noize

Electronic pop duo Leska drop new track ‘Waves’ featuring Darren Bancroft from We Have Band + new EP ‘Circles II’. Trained cellist who spent several years at the conservatory and self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Les Gordon quickly began to produce […]

KODALINE Announce new album 'Politics Of Living' out August 10th and new single 'Shed A Tear' out today 1
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KODALINE Announce new album ‘Politics Of Living’ out August 10th and new single ‘Shed A Tear’ out today

June 15, 2018 XS Noize

After playing to a sold-out crowd of 21,000 fans at Dublin’s Malahide Castle last Friday night, Kodaline, announce the release of their eagerly anticipated new album ‘Politics Of living’ out August 10th on Sony Music. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Sergioisdead & Hyara - All Of The Things
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Sergioisdead & Hyara – All Of The Things

June 15, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Sweeping in new fans from all over the globe with his newest single release this week is sergioisdead, who is currently pitched in New York City. He has dropped another record via Swedish outlet PRMD […]

PAUL DRAPER – Announces solo album Spooky Action, Listen to new track  ‘Things People Want’
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PAUL DRAPER Announces November Acoustic Tour

June 15, 2018 XS Noize

Paul Draper has announced details of an acoustic tour of the UK this November – see dates below. These shows will see Paul playing his first ever full-length acoustic concerts with regular guitarist Ben Sink, […]

U2 - Reissue: Achtung Baby - Zooropa - Best of 1980-1990 on 2LP Vinyl 27th July
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U2 – Reissue: Achtung Baby – Zooropa – Best of 1980-1990 on 2LP Vinyl 27th July

June 15, 2018 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce three new vinyl reissues from U2. Remastered and pressed on 180gsm double LP black vinyl, Achtung Baby (1991), Zooropa (1993) and The Best of 1980-1990 (1998) will be released […]

IN FOCUS// Bad Religion - @ Download Festival, Donington Racecourse, Castle Donington 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Bad Religion – @ Download Festival, Donington Racecourse, Castle Donington

June 14, 2018 Clair McAllister

American punk rock band from Los Angeles played Download Festival, Donington Racecourse, Castle Donington. Clair Mc Allister was there to shoot these amazing stage images as well as beautiful candid shots. Bad Religion Setlist @ […]

IN FOCUS// Avenged Sevenfold - @ the SSE Arena, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Avenged Sevenfold – @ the SSE Arena, Belfast

June 14, 2018 Clair McAllister

American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California recently played at The SSE Arena Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland Clair McAllister was on hand to take these amazing images. Avenged Sevenfold Setlist at The SSE Arena […]

ST JUDE THE OBSCURE plead communing with nature in Atmospheric Art-Pop track - ‘I’m The Wolves’
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ST JUDE THE OBSCURE plead communing with nature in Atmospheric Art-Pop track – ‘I’m The Wolves’

June 14, 2018 XS Noize

St. Jude the Obscure are an art pop 2-piece, residing in Liverpool. Formerly known as Feral Love and Bird, now, Adele Emmas and Christian Sandford have undergone a metamorphosis that led to St. Jude the […]

GORILLAZ Release New Studio Album The Now Now Out June 29th - Listen to Track
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GORILLAZ Unveil another new album track from The Now Now – Listen to ‘Fire Flies’

June 14, 2018 XS Noize

Gorillaz have revealed yet another new album track from The Now Now: In addition to first single “Humility,” and its #1 Global Trending Video on YouTube directed by Jamie Hewlett and starring Gorillaz’ own 2D […]

East Belfast Singer-Songwriter JOHN ANDREWS Releases Stunning New EP - Listen to Track
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East Belfast Singer-Songwriter JOHN ANDREWS Releases Stunning New EP – Listen to Track

June 14, 2018 XS Noize

Gritty, honest and not shying away from his inner self, step into the world of Singer-Songwriter John Andrews with his colourful characters and lessons learned. As a child growing up in a religious background in […]

LEVELLERS UK tour starts tomorrow including exclusive 100 Club show
Gigs

LEVELLERS UK tour starts tomorrow including exclusive 100 Club show

June 14, 2018 XS Noize

Iconic folk-punk band Levellers continue their rescheduled 30th anniversary UK tour tomorrow, following the release of their Top 20 album We The Collective earlier this year. The album saw the band transform classic tracks into […]

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