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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
          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 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
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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
          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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SAINT COLE - to release 'Within This Skin' in October - listen
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SAINT COLE – to release ‘Within This Skin’ in October – listen

September 10, 2015 XS Noize

Saint Cole are Nic (vocals/producer/DJ) and Curt (guitar/keys) they are from a small town called Dewsbury in West Yorkshire just two miles from Morley, home of the legendary nineties techno night The Orbit. Heavily influenced […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: GREEN BUZZARD -  ‘Slow It Down Now’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: GREEN BUZZARD – ‘Slow It Down Now’

September 10, 2015 XS Noize

It’s been an interesting first few months for Sydney’s Green Buzzard. Having released their debut single ‘Zoo Fly’ with little fuss or fanfare back in June, the five friends quickly captured the attention of global […]

NEW ORDER - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: 'MUSIC COMPLETE' - Listen to track
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Listen to the RAC remix of NEW ORDER Track, ‘RESTLESS’

September 9, 2015 XS Noize

New Order have announced that they will be ‘Live In Conversation at the 10th Annual Reeperbahn Festival’ on 25 September 2015. Streamed live online from 7pm UK time, fans will have the chance to hear […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: PALE HONEY - 'OVER YOUR HEAD' ( Video )
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: PALE HONEY – ‘OVER YOUR HEAD’ ( Video )

September 9, 2015 XS Noize

Pale Honey return with video for new single ‘Over Your Head’. PALE HONEY are a minimalistic rock duo from Gothenburg, Sweden. Already likened to artists likes PJ Harvey and Sleater-Kinney for their intensity and directness, […]

U2 ANNOUNCE INNOCENCE + EXPERIENCE TOUR 2015 1
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U2 confirm dates for six Irish shows in November

September 9, 2015 XS Noize

The Irish Times reports, U2 will play six Irish shows in November, with two concerts in Belfast and four in Dublin as part of their Innocence and Experience tour. The band will be performing in […]

LUCY ROSE - Announces new album 'Work It Out'
Gigs

LUCY ROSE to play Belfast Empire – 29th October

September 8, 2015 XS Noize

Following Work It Out’s debut in the UK top 10, Lucy Rose has been enjoying a Summer of festival performances ahead of her huge UK headline tour in October and November which culminates in a […]

TAME IMPALA: First Official Single "'Cause I'm A Man" Shared TODAY! - Listen
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TAME IMPALA – announce tour & Soulwax Remix – listen

September 8, 2015 XS Noize

To support the recent album release of Currents, after two years of far away shows, Tame Impala return home to tour Australia and New Zealand. Good friends Mini Mansions support the boys in Australia, and […]

THE DUKE SPIRIT - RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM & LONDON SHOW - listen to track
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THE DUKE SPIRIT – RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM & LONDON SHOW – listen to track

September 8, 2015 XS Noize

The band have announced that they are back with a new album and live date, leading with a brand new track from forthcoming album KIN (due early 2016). The song Here Comes The Vapour, is […]

THEN THICKENS - debut video for 'My Amsterdam'
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THEN THICKENS – debut video for ‘My Amsterdam’

September 8, 2015 XS Noize

Having recently announced their new album Colic, released 23rd October via Hatch Records, Chorley’s Then Thickens are streaming the video to their track ‘My Amsterdam’. The slow-burning and unassuming mini-epic is now backed by slow-motion […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DARKSTAR - 'Through The Motions
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: DARKSTAR – ‘Through The Motions

September 8, 2015 XS Noize

Electronic duo Darkstar can now preview a new cut from their album ‘Foam Island’. The song deals in uptempo pop with heavily processed vocals, reminiscent of ‘Need You’ and ‘Aidy’s Girl Is A Computer’, their […]

JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU announce new single + Hypnogogic Mandala Party
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JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU announce new single + Hypnogogic Mandala Party

September 7, 2015 XS Noize

Johnny Borrell & Zazou have announced a new live show for later this month at London’s Passing Clouds. The Hypnogogic Mandala Party is to celebrate the launch of new single ‘Black God’ on Atlantic Culture […]

THE PINSTRIPE PIGEON BAND - Exclusive! Premier of new video here! ahead of EP release
Interviews

INTERVIEW: WITH ‘THE PINSTRIPE PIGEON BAND’

September 7, 2015 XS Noize

What began as a modest, yet ambitious studio project, The Pinstripe Pigeon Band quickly developed into a seven-strong pop force releasing 5 well-received EPs throughout 2013/14. Their latest material showcases intelligent sophisti-pop, electronica, funkadelia and anthemic rock. I recently […]

SUEDE - Release 'Dog Man Star' - 20th Anniversary Live At The Royal Albert Hall set
New Music

SUEDE – TO RELEASE BRAND NEW ALBUM ‘NIGHT THOUGHTS’ ON JANUARY 22ND

September 7, 2015 XS Noize

Suede will release their brand new studio album Night Thoughts on January 22nd. The album, which features a full string section, was produced by long-time Suede collaborator Ed Buller. It was recorded at SARM studios […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ALL THIS NOISE - ‘Seven Billion Like You’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ALL THIS NOISE – ‘GHOST SHIRT’

September 7, 2015 XS Noize

West London band All This Noise have come a long way in the short time since they formed late in 2014. Their second release ‘Ghost Shirt’ has an even harder edge than their “different and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: CHRIS CORNELL - EUPHORIA MOURNING
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: CHRIS CORNELL – EUPHORIA MOURNING

September 6, 2015 Pearse O'Kane

For the past two decades Chris Cornell has been one of alternative rocks most revered artists, often considered one of the most prominent figures of the 90’s grunge movement as the singer, songwriter and rhythm […]

SILVERBIRD - to release debut album 'Pureland' on September 18th
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SILVERBIRD – PURELAND

September 6, 2015 Lori Gava

The band Silverbird has become a popular fixture on the NYC Club scene. They are following the release of their 2014 EP Surface Life with the debut LP Pureland available September 18th. Their music inhabits […]

JERRY DALMERS issues press statement re: death of legendary Jamaican trombonist RICO RODRIGUEZ
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JERRY DALMERS issues press statement re: death of legendary Jamaican trombonist RICO RODRIGUEZ

September 6, 2015 XS Noize

RICO RODRIGUEZ Deceased 4th September 2015 An appreciation by Jerry Dammers, founder of The Specials and 2 Tone records. 5th September 2015. It’s hard to express how sad I feel about the death of Rico […]

ALBUM REVIEW: ANDY BELL – Variance: The Torsten The Bareback Saint Remixes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ANDY BELL – Variance: The Torsten The Bareback Saint Remixes

September 6, 2015 Chris Snoddon

As Andy Bell embarks on another non-stop year, the flamboyant workaholic, who incidentally has just completed a solo string of gigs across South and Central America, releases the first of a number of Solo, Collaborative […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE LIBERTINES - Anthems For Doomed Youth
Gigs

THE LIBERTINES – donate proceeds from sell out tour to the current international refugee crisis

September 4, 2015 XS Noize

Having sold out their Uk tour this morning, within minutes of going on-sale, The Libertines have decided that due to the current international refugee crisis, they will be donating proceeds from their English shows to […]

ALBUM REVIEW - DEFEATER - ABANDONED
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW – DEFEATER – ABANDONED

September 4, 2015 Fionn Crossan

Abandoned is the latest full-length album from Massachusetts Melodic Hardcore band Defeater. It comes after a two year break from 2013’s fantastic Letter’s Home. In between the release of these two albums, the band’s vocalist […]

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