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          Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill announce two special Scottish events ahead of joint memoir release

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          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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          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

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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

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          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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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          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

          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

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          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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        • 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 […]

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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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STORMS - announce 'Undress' tour and live in session with 'Shame'
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STORMS – announce ‘Undress’ tour and live in session with ‘Shame’

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Storms have announced a full UK tour this October in association with Metropolis Music and Friends, with arrangement by X-ray touring. The band have been building a solid reputation across the industry and an ever-increasing […]

JOANNA GRUESOME - on tour in September see dates
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JOANNA GRUESOME – on tour in September see dates

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Cardiff noise pop group Joanna Gruesome will be touring the UK in support of their recently released second album Peanut Butter, out now on Fortuna POP! (UK) and Slumberland (US). The upcoming tour marks the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MERCURY REV - THE LIGHT IN YOU
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ALBUM REVIEW: MERCURY REV – THE LIGHT IN YOU

September 14, 2015 David McElroy

The Light In You from Mercury Rev is their first album since 2008’s Snowflake Midnight and, where that album seemed to indicate a band that had run out of steam, The Light In You sees them recharged […]

ALBUM REVIEW: CRAIG FINN - FAITH IN THE FUTURE
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ALBUM REVIEW: CRAIG FINN – FAITH IN THE FUTURE

September 14, 2015 Marty Clarke

Faith in the Future is the second solo album from Craig Finn (former frontman of The Hold Steady and his former band Lifter Puller) which is out now on Brooklyn based indie label Partisan Records. Based […]

CAST - Announce New Album + November UK Tour Dates - listen / Download New Song
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CAST – Announce New Album + November UK Tour Dates – listen / Download New Song

September 14, 2015 XS Noize

Britpop legends Cast return this month with a PledgeMusic campaign announcing their brand new new album, and a UK tour announcement, which includes a very special ‘All Change’ 20th Anniversary show with the Royal Liverpool […]

KATE BOY - ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM 'ONE'  & HEADLINE SHOW AT OSLO ON THE 2ND DECEMBER
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KATE BOY – ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM ‘ONE’ & HEADLINE SHOW AT OSLO ON THE 2ND DECEMBER

September 14, 2015 XS Noize

Stockholm’s Kate Boy have announced details of their hotly-anticipated debut album ONE released 6th November digitally and on CD and vinyl LP on Fiction Records. The electro-pop duo will follow the release with a show […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SLEAFORD MODS - Tarantula Deadly Cargo Remix
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TRACK OF THE DAY: SLEAFORD MODS – Tarantula Deadly Cargo Remix

September 14, 2015 XS Noize

Following Sleaford Mods’ guest slot on Channel 4 News discussing music and politics on Friday night, the duo have released a remix of Tarantula Deadly Cargo by Matt Allsebrook today. Matt is the regular peripheral […]

ALBUM REVIEW: PRINCE - Hit N Run Phase 1 1
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ALBUM REVIEW: PRINCE – Hit N Run Phase 1

September 13, 2015 Lori Gava

Inveterate legend Prince released his 29th studio album, Hit N Run Phase I on September 15th after an exclusive streamed release on Tidal. The album was produced by both Prince and Joshua Welton and performed […]

U2 - iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 - on-sale at The SSE Arena, Belfast, 9AM tomorrow
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U2 – iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 – on-sale at The SSE Arena, Belfast, 9AM tomorrow

September 13, 2015 XS Noize

U2’s sold out iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE European Tour 2015 will finish with six home shows, being Belfast on 18th & 19th November and four shows in Dublin on 23rd + 24th, 27th + 28th November […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: NIAMH CROWTHER - 'Little by Little' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: NIAMH CROWTHER – ‘Little by Little’ – Listen

September 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following 130,000 streams on Spotify and playlisting on national radio in Ireland, Niamh Crowther releases her single ‘Little by Little’ on October 23rd. Niamh came to prominence in Ireland aged sixteen when she beat over […]

COUNTING COINS - to release new single 'Don't Look Down'  1st October
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COUNTING COINS – to release new single ‘Don’t Look Down’ 1st October

September 13, 2015 XS Noize

Get ready to skank, pogo, mosh, jig, polka and maybe even waltz – The sound of Counting Coins refuses to stay still, switching from ska-punk to gypsy to hip-hop and back again, several times, within […]

NO DEVOTION - announce UK shows to celebrate the release of debut album 'Permanence'
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NO DEVOTION – announce UK shows to celebrate the release of debut album ‘Permanence’

September 13, 2015 XS Noize

After the band’s triumphant sets at this summer’s Reading and Leeds festivals, No Devotion will be hitting the road at the end of September, with their inaugural mainland Europe dates and first London headline show […]

THE CRIBS - Announce Details of New Single 'Summer of Chances'
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THE CRIBS – Announce Details of New Single ‘Summer of Chances’

September 13, 2015 XS Noize

Having seen out the summer with a triumphant main stage appearance at this year’s Reading & Leeds Festival, The Cribs are pleased to confirm a new single ‘Summer Of Chances’ for release on 30th October. […]

INTERVIEW: PAUL DRAPER on the anniversary of 'Six', getting sacked from Mansun & 'Spooky Action' 1
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INTERVIEW: PAUL DRAPER on the anniversary of ‘Six’, getting sacked from Mansun & ‘Spooky Action’

September 12, 2015 XS Noize

This week marks 17 years since the release of cult album ‘Six’ by Mansun. Released in September 1998 via Parlophone during the Britpop era, ‘Six’ was like no other album released at that time. Paul […]

ERASURE -  Share 'SACRED: TO BLACK LIGHT ODYSSEY REMIX' - Listen
New Music

ERASURE – CELEBRATE 30th ANNIVERSARY WITH A SERIES OF RELEASES – Listen to ‘Sometimes’ 2015 Remix

September 11, 2015 XS Noize

2015 sees one of the UK’s most enduring award-winning songwriting duos, ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke), mark the 30th anniversary of their first release and to celebrate, Mute / BMG are delighted to announce […]

WOLF ALICE -  REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'BROS' - Listen
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TRACK OF THE DAY: WOLF ALICE – ‘Baby Ain’t Made Of China’ – Listen / Download

September 11, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of their upcoming UK tour, Wolf Alice are pleased to share their first new material since the release of their debut album, My Love Is Cool, in the form of track ‘Baby Ain’t Made […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DURAN DURAN - PAPER GODS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DURAN DURAN – PAPER GODS

September 11, 2015 Amanda Stock

Today marks the release of Duran Duran’s fourteenth studio album, Paper Gods on Warner Bros. records. It has been five years since All You Need Is Now, the album that saw the band make a return […]

Muse-Drones
Gigs

MUSE – ANNOUNCE DRONES WORLD TOUR – SSE Arena, BELFAST

September 11, 2015 XS Noize

Today Muse announced the first list of cities/countries of what will be an extensive world tour in support of their hugely acclaimed global No 1 album Drones. ‘The Drones World Tour’ will see the band perform […]

DAVE GAHAN & SOULSAVERS announce 'Angels & Ghosts' - 23rd October 2015
Gigs

DAVE GAHAN & SOULSAVERS announce ‘Angels & Ghosts’ – 23rd October 2015

September 10, 2015 Chris Snoddon

Just over a week ago XS Noize reported the first known details on this release that Dave Gahans eagerly expected second album, collaborating with British duo The Soulsavers was soon to be announced. At that […]

THE LITTLE UNSAID - unveil new single 'Can We Hear It' - listen
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THE LITTLE UNSAID – unveil new single ‘Can We Hear It’ – listen

September 10, 2015 XS Noize

The Little Unsaid was stewed up in the badlands of West Yorkshire by multi-instrumentalist, producer, poet and songwriter John Elliott. After beginning as a solo project, The Little Unsaid has evolved into a growing community […]

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