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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
          Album Reviews

          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
          Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Live Reviews

          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
          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 […]

        • In Focus

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Podcasts

          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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ALBUM REVIEW: MALPAS - Rain River Sea
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MALPAS – Rain River Sea

August 20, 2015 Tommy Trujillo

I am a firm believer that all music is mood music and environment is a heavy factor. Pardon my brief moment of ignorance, but, as a native Californian, I’ve often pondered why it is that […]

WIN: Tickets to see FLORENCE + THE MACHINE at SSE ARENA, Belfast Weds 9th September 2015
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WIN: Tickets to see FLORENCE + THE MACHINE at SSE ARENA, Belfast Weds 9th September 2015

August 19, 2015 XS Noize

‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’, Florence’s third critically acclaimed album went to the top of the the Irish & UK album chart, selling more than the rest of the top 5 combined, topping the […]

ANGELINE - To release Back to Pike Place EP in September
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ANGELINE – To release Back to Pike Place EP in September

August 19, 2015 XS Noize

Originally from Loire Atlantique in France, singer/songwriter Angéline is now based in London, the city in which she studied for her music degree. She describes her latest EP ‘Back to Pike Place’ as bold and […]

EofE - Announce Self-Titled Debut Album
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EofE – Announce Self-Titled Debut Album

August 19, 2015 XS Noize

After a prolific year of relentless touring and three epic singles, Black Country 5-piece EofE have become one of the most hotly-tipped newcomers with their thunderous brand of pop rock. Following their highly-acclaimed performance at […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DILLY DALLY - "Desire" - Watch video
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DILLY DALLY – “Desire” – Watch video

August 19, 2015 XS Noize

Dilly Dally have shared the video for their new single “Desire”. Directed by Benjamin Dabu (who also directed Dilly Dally’s video for “Candy Mountain”), the footage was shot in and around the band’s native Toronto. […]

CITY AND COLOUR - announces new single 'Wasted Love' - Watch video
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CITY AND COLOUR – announces new single ‘Wasted Love’ – Watch video

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

World-renowned singer, songwriter and performer City and Colour (aka Dallas Green), returns with ‘Wasted Love’, the first official single from his brand new album ‘If I Should Go Before You’, released October 9th on Dine […]

THE ORDINARY BOYS - BREAK 10 YEAR HIATUS WITH  COMEBACK ALBUM
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THE ORDINARY BOYS – Announce New Self Titled Album

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

After a break of nearly 10 years, The Ordinary Boys are back with their most definitive album to date. Lead single ‘Four Letter Word’ is a soaring, energy driven statement of intent reminiscent of their […]

NO DEVOTION - release anthemic new single 'Permanent Sunlight'. Debut album out 25th September.
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NO DEVOTION – release anthemic new single ‘Permanent Sunlight’. Debut album out 25th September.

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

With the band’s inaugural Reading and Leeds performances quickly approaching, No Devotion today share ‘Permanent Sunlight’, the second new track to appear from the band’s debut LP Permanence coming next month. After sharing the blistering […]

NEW ORDER - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: 'MUSIC COMPLETE' - Listen to track
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NEW ORDER – unveil new video for ‘Restless’ – Watch

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

NEW ORDER have unveiled the official video for ‘Restless’, the first single to be taken from their new album Music Complete. Directed by acclaimed Spanish filmmakers NYSU, who have previously worked with Wild Beasts, Radiohead’s […]

Watch star-studded video for: ST ANTHONY - An ode to Anthony H Wilson... 2
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ST ANTHONY – charity single remixed by Andrew Weatherall – Watch video

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

Skinny Dog Records are proud to announce the release of ‘ST ANTHONY: AN ODE TO ANTHONY H WILSON’, a touching tribute to Factory Records legend Tony Wilson. The single is out now and features a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DRINKS - Hermits on Holiday
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ALBUM REVIEW: DRINKS – Hermits on Holiday

August 18, 2015 Jamie Gibson

On paper, a side project like DRINKS looks like a safe bet. On the one hand you’ve got Cate Le Bon, by now an established and critically acclaimed Welsh expat known for the unique blending […]

CHEATAHS - announce new album, Mythologies due 30th October
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CHEATAHS – announce new album, Mythologies due 30th October

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

Cheatahs have announced news of their second album ‘Mythologies’, due for release through Wichita Recordings on October 30th. ‘Seven Sisters’, the first track lifted from the album and featuring guest vocals by London musicians Liv […]

ENIGMATIC ELECTRONIC DUO 'MONARCHY' LINE UP LIMITED AUTUMN UK DATES
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ENIGMATIC ELECTRONIC DUO ‘MONARCHY’ LINE UP LIMITED AUTUMN UK DATES

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

Enigmatic electronic duo – MONARCHY – will return to dominate the dance floors of the UK once more this October for a limited number of live shows. In the midst of a full European tour […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CHAIN OF FLOWERS - 'CRISIS'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CHAIN OF FLOWERS – ‘CRISIS’

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

Emerging from the murk and dirt of their Cardiff home, Chain Of Flowers have lifted the lid on new track ‘Crisis’, along with details of their long-awaited debut album. Recorded at Monnow Valley Studios in […]

DANGER MOUSE - LAUNCHES 30TH CENTURY RECORDS
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DANGER MOUSE – LAUNCHES 30TH CENTURY RECORDS

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

Brian Burton, aka Danger Mouse, is excited to announce 30th Century Records, his imprint in collaboration with Columbia Records. Beginning this fall, the world-renowned artist, songwriter and producer will oversee a label comprised of artists […]

WATCH: TAME IMPALA'S "LET IT HAPPEN" VIDEO
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WATCH: TAME IMPALA’S “LET IT HAPPEN” VIDEO

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

TAME IMPALA has released the video for “Let It Happen” off their critically acclaimed third studio album Currents, which came out via Interscope on July 17th. The band will be returning to the US in […]

FIDLAR - UNVEIL VIDEO FOR NEW SONG 'DRONE'
New Music

FIDLAR – UNVEIL VIDEO FOR NEW SONG ‘DRONE’

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

Following a worldwide premiere on Beats 1 / Apple Music with Zane Lowe, today FIDLAR are unleashing a new song and music video to the masses with their track ‘Drone’. Along with ’40oz. On Repeat’ […]

50 CENT announces new track "9 SHOTS" (out 15th August) + three UK arena dates for November 2015
Gigs

50 CENT announces new track “9 SHOTS” (out 15th August) + three UK arena dates for November 2015

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

Award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor & producer Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson has announced the release of 9 Shots, the newest song from his highly anticipated upcoming album, Street King Immortal. 50 premiered his track live in […]

LONELADY - announces autumn tour / listen to new single 'Silverings'
New Music

LONELADY – announces autumn tour / listen to new single ‘Silverings’

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

This Autumn LoneLady (Julie Campbell) and her band will embark on their biggest tour yet, throughout the UK and Europe, including a headline date at Heaven, London on 7th October. To celebrate we are releasing […]

CHVRCHES - SHARE VIDEO FOR "LEAVE A TRACE"
New Music

CHVRCHES – SHARE VIDEO FOR “LEAVE A TRACE”

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

Having recently announced their highly anticipated sophomore album, Every Open Eye (out 9/25 on Glassnote) and massive North American tour, Scottish trio CHVRCHES are excited to share the video for their single “Leave A Trace,” […]

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