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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
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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
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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
          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
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

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          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
          Podcasts

          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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HINDS - RELEASE VIDEO FOR "SAN DIEGO" WATCH NOW
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HINDS – RELEASE VIDEO FOR “SAN DIEGO” WATCH NOW

December 18, 2015 XS Noize

Hinds will release their stellar debut album Leave Me Alone on January 8th, and today the band shares an amazing, on-the-road video for “San Diego”. Capturing scenes of the fun-loving, Madrid-based four-piece on tour in […]

MONEY - Share new single, 'I'll Be The Night'  Taken from Suicide Songs, released January 1
Gigs

MONEY share ‘A Cocaine Christmas and an Alcoholic’s New Year’, taken from new album “Suicide Songs”

December 18, 2015 XS Noize

MONEY have shared a festive treat, in the form of a video for their alternative Christmas Carol, ‘A Cocaine Christmas and an Alcoholic’s New Year’. Songwriter Jamie Lee’s inspiration lies within the feeling of finding […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ROB BRAVERY - FRUITION - Watch Video
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ROB BRAVERY – FRUITION – Watch Video

December 18, 2015 XS Noize

‘Fruition’ from Rob Bravery has a sparkling acoustic guitar and fully utilizes alternative folk stylings. The question asked by the track is do you fight the inevitable or give in and spare yourself the aggravation; […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: PASSION FALLS - 'The Greatest Adventure'
New Music

PASSION FALLS reveal video for debut single ‘The Greatest Adventure’

December 18, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester 4 piece Passion Falls have unveiled the video for their debut new single ‘The Greatest Adventure’, ahead of the release of their debut EP of the same name on February 19th on MUK Records. […]

CHVRCHES - SHARE VIDEO FOR "LEAVE A TRACE"
Gigs

Watch CHVRCHES recent performance on the James Cordon Show

December 17, 2015 XS Noize

CHVRCHES are having a busy holiday season having just completed a massive headlining tour of both the US and their native UK. The band is currently in the States for a string of shows including […]

WORKING FOR A NUCLEAR FREE CITY - to release new album - What Do People Do All Day?
New Music

WORKING FOR A NUCLEAR FREE CITY – to release new album – What Do People Do All Day?

December 17, 2015 XS Noize

Working for a Nuclear Free City have never been too concerned with genre. Since their debut release almost a decade ago they have danced around the constraints of genre, eschewing predictability and expectation in the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CHORUSGIRL - "Dream On Baby Blue" - Watch video
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CHORUSGIRL – “Dream On Baby Blue” – Watch video

December 17, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of their acclaimed eponymous debut album on Fortuna POP!, Chorusgirl reveal the video for their latest single “Dream On Baby Blue”. Directed by Christina Hardinge, the clip was shot on Super 8 […]

POLSKY - to release debut album 'My Own Company' in January - Listen to track
New Music

POLSKY – to release debut album ‘My Own Company’ in January – Listen to track

December 17, 2015 XS Noize

My Own Company; a frenetic journey of post-punk urgency, electro hysteria and a shaky egg, is the debut album by POLSKY, a musical corporate entity for the modern day. My Own Company takes you on […]

CAPTIVA RELEASES DEBUT SELF-TITLED EP; LISTEN HERE
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CAPTIVA RELEASES DEBUT SELF-TITLED EP; LISTEN HERE

December 17, 2015 XS Noize

Kansas City indie rockers Captiva released their debut self-titled EP on December 15th, which includes their most recent single release of “Road To Ruin”. They’ll be kicking things off with a television performance in Des […]

THOUSAND FINGERS shares new single 'Down'
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THOUSAND FINGERS shares new single ‘Down’

December 16, 2015 XS Noize

Sound Engineer, London based, Istanbul born, pizza and pineapple appreciator Thousand Fingers coming with his debut EP after releasing solo singles/remixes and putting out many acclaimed works with his disco house duo Paradisko. His debut […]

TRACK OF THE DAY – DESERT MOUNTAIN TRIBE - “RUNWAY”
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DESERT MOUNTAIN TRIBE – Reveal ‘Either That Or The Moon’ / title and cover of debut album

December 16, 2015 XS Noize

The London based modern psych rock trio Desert Mountain Tribe have revealed the title and cover artwork for their forthcoming debut album. ‘Either That Or The Moon’ will be released on 4th March 2016, with […]

DOUG TUTTLE announces album 'IT CALLS ON ME', Hear new single "Falling To Believe".
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DOUG TUTTLE announces album ‘IT CALLS ON ME’, Hear new single “Falling To Believe”.

December 16, 2015 XS Noize

New Hampshire-native Doug Tuttle returns with his second solo record It Calls On Me that’s set for release on Trouble In Mind, February 19, 2016. He’s unveiled the first single “Falling To Believe” which you […]

DIIV - share new single, 'Dopamine' - listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DIIV – “UNDER THE SUN”

December 16, 2015 XS Noize

On the heels of recently detailing their forthcoming sophomore album Is the Is Are, DIIV are back today to share a new single. “Under the Sun,” which made its broadcast debut on Saturday on Sirius […]

ALBUM REVIEW: HURRICANE #1 - Find Out What You Love and Let it Kill You
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: HURRICANE #1 – Find Out What You Love and Let it Kill You

December 16, 2015 XS Noize

Hurricane #1 formed in Oxford in 1996 by Andy Bell, formerly of Ride, and vocalist/guitarist Alex Lowe. The band also consisted of Will Pepper on Bass and Gareth Farmer on the sticks. They released their […]

Glasgow's ELARA CALUNA sprinkle some 'Silver Dust' over Xmas: Debut single
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Glasgow’s ELARA CALUNA sprinkle some ‘Silver Dust’ over Xmas: Debut single

December 15, 2015 XS Noize

‘Silver Dust’ is the debut single from Glasgow’s elara caluna – comprising songwriters Benedict Salter and Kitty Hall. The single is released on 18th December on 7’’ Vinyl, with etched artwork, and is limited to […]

TANITA TIKARAM ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘CLOSER TO THE PEOPLE’
New Music

TANITA TIKARAM ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘CLOSER TO THE PEOPLE’

December 15, 2015 XS Noize

Multi million selling British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram will be returning with new album ‘Closer To the People’ on 11th March 2016 through earmusic. Tanita’s distincitve voice and superlative songwriting saw her rise to worldwide acclaim […]

ROO PANES reveals 'The Original' video & announces live dates
Gigs

ROO PANES reveals ‘The Original’ video & announces live dates

December 15, 2015 XS Noize

‘The Original’ is the second track to be revealed from Roo Panes’ sophomore album ‘Paperweights’, which is released on 4th March. Out now, ‘The Original’ has picked up plays from Lauren Laverne at 6Music and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : LIGHTS THAT CHANGE - 'Voices' Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: LIGHTS THAT CHANGE – SONG TO THE SIREN

December 15, 2015 XS Noize

Lights That Change is back with a new single ‘Song To The Siren’, a cover version pays homage to one of their favorite compositions, written by Tim Buckey, therein presenting a delicious pre-holiday gift for […]

SNOW GHOSTS: New single 'The Hunted' featured on new 'X-Men - Apocalypse' Trailer
New Music

SNOW GHOSTS: New single ‘The Hunted’ featured on new ‘X-Men – Apocalypse’ Trailer

December 15, 2015 XS Noize

Snow Ghosts’ new single ‘The Hunted’ is available now on Houndstooth. The track originally appeared on their critically acclaimed debut album ‘A Small Murmuration’ and it has been chosen for the new ‘X-Men Apocalypse’ film […]

ST. LUCIA TO RELEASE BRAND NEW ALBUM ‘MATTER’ IN JANUARY
New Music

ST. LUCIA TO RELEASE BRAND NEW ALBUM ‘MATTER’ IN JANUARY

December 14, 2015 XS Noize

St. Lucia will release brand new album, ‘Matter’, on January 29 2016. The album was produced by bandleader Jean-Philip Grobler along with Chris Zane (Passion Pit, The Walkmen). The album was primarily recorded on a […]

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