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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 […]

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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

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          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: 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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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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          June 17, 2021

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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

          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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          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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Irelands finest, THE CORONAS, play the ULSTER HALL, BELFAST this SUNDAY.
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Irelands finest, THE CORONAS, play the ULSTER HALL, BELFAST this SUNDAY.

December 14, 2015 XS Noize

The Coronas are one of Ireland’s biggest and best loved rock bands and make a welcome return to Belfast on Sunday 20th December. The Coronas hurtled into 2015 with a sold out show at the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JENNIE VEE - "REAL EYES"
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: JENNIE VEE – “REAL EYES”

December 14, 2015 XS Noize

“Real Eyes”, the third single from Jennie Vee’s stunning debut album SPYING, is a song drenched in melancholy and longing. She says “I set the scene in the first verse with the imagery of a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ROB BRAVERY - BROOM CUPBOARD
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ALBUM REVIEW: ROB BRAVERY – ESQUE

December 13, 2015 Lori Gava

The end of the year release list is commonly a bit of a desert when it comes to noteworthy original entries. The usual year end list is comprised mostly of re release deluxe boxed sets […]

MUSIC IS MAGIC: MYSTERY SKULLS CONJURES ART FOR THE DANCEFLOOR 1
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MUSIC IS MAGIC: MYSTERY SKULLS CONJURES ART FOR THE DANCEFLOOR

December 13, 2015 Ari Rosenschein

It’s a predictably rainy night on Seattle’s Capitol Hill and a brony is loose inside Chop Suey. The pegasister wears a full My Little Pony costume à la the character actors who wander through Disneyland. […]

INTERVIEW: A chat with THE HALF EARTH 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: A chat with THE HALF EARTH

December 12, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Indie Electro-pop songster The Half Earth, was kind enough to have XSNoize’s Tom Day along for a chat before his EP Launch on 29th October. Read on to find out more about “Confidence is Bliss”, […]

Listen to 'Plastic Ocean' the latest track from SUGARMEN
New Music

SUGARMEN unveil video to latest single ‘PLASTIC OCEAN’

December 11, 2015 XS Noize

Sugarman have unveiled the video to their latest single ‘Plastic Ocean’ watch below. 2015 has been a huge year for Sugarmen. The band played two Hyde Park shows with The Who and Blur, as well […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FAITALA - ‘BEASTS’
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TRACK OF THE DAY: FAITALA – ‘BEASTS’

December 11, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester based three-piece, FAITALA are set to release their debut single on Tiny Records on the 11th of December 2015. ‘Beasts’ produced with Tom Lonsbrough (Paper Recordings) and sees the band take on a more […]

CITY AND COLOUR reveal official video for 'Lover Come Back'
New Music

CITY AND COLOUR reveal official video for ‘Lover Come Back’

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

The official music video for City and Colour’s ‘Lover Come Back’ created by acclaimed music video director, Michael Maxxis, premiered yesterday at Wall Street Journal’s Speakeasy. The video – shot in Mississippi – sees a […]

FORTY FOUR HOURS - share video for new track 'Only Just Holding On'- watch
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FORTY FOUR HOURS – share video for new track ‘Only Just Holding On’- watch

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester born alternative trio FORTY FOUR HOURS, will release their new EP ‘Only Just Holding On’ on January 22nd 2016. This release is a radical left turn from the bands earlier material. “If anything, this […]

JAMIE HEWLETT'S "THE SUGGESTIONISTS" EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
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JAMIE HEWLETT’S “THE SUGGESTIONISTS” EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

November saw the the unveiling of “The Suggestionists”, the first ever art exhibition from renowned artist and designer Jamie Hewlett, at the Saatchi Gallery. Presenting three brand new bodies of work, “The Suggestionists” reveals an […]

THE JEZABELS' share new video 'Come Alive' - Watch
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THE JEZABELS’ share new video ‘Come Alive’ – Watch

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

The Jezabels’ have shared the haunting animated video for their new single ‘Come Alive’? ‘Come Alive’ is the first track to be taken from Synthia, the dark Australian synth-pop collective’s upcoming third album, due for […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MAN & THE ECHO - I Don't Give A F*ck What You Reckon
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MAN & THE ECHO – I Don’t Give A F*ck What You Reckon

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

The Warrington based band Man & The Echo are back with ‘I Don’t Give A Fuck What You Reckon’, another sharp and witty lyric, this time taking aim at modern society in the digital age. […]

SENNEN - EXPOSE ULTRA-HAPPY 60'S AIRLINE ADS IN NEW VIDEO FOR AUTOPILOT
New Music

SENNEN – EXPOSE ULTRA-HAPPY 60’S AIRLINE ADS IN NEW VIDEO FOR AUTOPILOT

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Inspired by Douglas Coupland’s iconic novel ‘Girlfriend in a Coma’, the new single from Sennen, ‘Autopilot’, builds on subtle hypnotic layers before exploding into a wall of noise and confusion. Amidst layers of flashing imagery […]

ORLANDO SEALE & THE SWELL:  Share Video for 'All Of The Dogs' - Watch
New Music

ORLANDO SEALE AND THE SWELL – Unveil video for New single ‘WRESTLING’

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

‘Wrestling’ is the new single from Orlando Seale and The Swell. Conceived in a condemned Denmark Street rehearsal room and inspired by the collapsing state of Seale’s own personal life, ‘Wrestling’ pitches us straight into […]

PIXX - unveils  'Deplore' Video
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PIXX – unveils ‘Deplore’ Video

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Pixx, the creative alias of songwriter Hannah Rodgers, has launched a new video for her song ‘Deplore’. Directed by the Marshall Darlings (the same filmmakers behind the visuals for Pixx’s previous single ‘Fall In’) and […]

OPHIUCO to release 'Hybrid' LP, Listen to first single
New Music

OPHIUCO to release ‘Hybrid’ LP, Listen to first single

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Trip hop indietronic outfit Ophiuco have released their first single ‘Pneumatic Psycho Bodhidharma’ inadvance of releasing their forthcoming ‘Hybrid’ LP. This long awaited release comes eight years after their debut LP ‘Hypno Queue’ (Minuta Records, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: CRAIG FINN - FAITH IN THE FUTURE
Gigs

CRAIG FINN returns to the UK in December for shows with Mariachi El Bronx + Solo show in Ramsgate

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Craig Finn, who will appear as special guest on Mariachi El Bronx’s UK shows this month, has also confirmed a solo headline at Ramsgate Music Hall on 11th December. Finn, who recently performed a string […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JULIAN CASABLANCAS + JEHNNY BETH - BOY/GIRL
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: JULIAN CASABLANCAS + JEHNNY BETH – BOY/GIRL

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Cult Records and Pop Noire Records are pleased to announce the release of a collaboration between Julian Casablancas (The Strokes/The Voidz) and Jehnny Beth (Savages). The two joined forces to duet on a cover of “Boy-Girl”, originally released by […]

Listen to 'From Me To You' The Stunning New Single from JESS THRISTAN
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Listen to ‘From Me To You’ The Stunning New Single from JESS THRISTAN

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

In 2014 at the age of 18 Jess began creating her debut album, working with the likes of Steve Crisanthou (Corinne Bailey-Rae, Eliza Dolittle) and Jonny Wright (Foxes, Becky Hill). She released her debut single […]

Listen to 'Plastic Ocean' the latest track from SUGARMEN
The Listening Post

Listen to ‘Plastic Ocean’ the latest track from SUGARMEN

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

2015 has been a huge year for Sugarmen. The band played two Hyde Park shows with The Who and Blur, as well as sharing stages with Sleaford Mods, The Bohicas, Hooton Tennis Club, Deer Hunter, […]

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