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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

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          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
          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 […]

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          ‘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
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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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          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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TRACK OF THE DAY: HALO TORA - 'Ruins'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: HALO TORA – ‘Ruins’

August 12, 2015 XS Noize

Halo Tora are a five piece union of progressive rock burgeoning from Glasgow, Scotland. A bond formed through years of writing and live shows supporting the likes of Jamie Lenman (Reuben) and My Vitriol as […]

GWENNO - wins Welsh Language Album of the Year award
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: GWENNO – Y Dydd Olaf

August 12, 2015 Jamie Gibson

Let’s  catch up on an album that’s gotten some buzz online but will likely be missed by the masses. It’s Y Dydd Olaf, the first solo album of Gwenno Saunders (formerly of The Pipettes) and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION - GIVE UP YOUR DREAMS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION – GIVE UP YOUR DREAMS

August 12, 2015 Lori Gava

New Zealand musical titans The Phoenix Foundation are releasing their 6th album, Give Up Your Dreams on August 7th. They are a band who have earned rock god status in their home country and are […]

ARCADE FIRE: THE REFLEKTOR TAPES - Worldwide festival debut confirmed
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ARCADE FIRE: THE REFLEKTOR TAPES – Worldwide festival debut confirmed

August 11, 2015 XS Noize

The first feature film from Arcade Fire, The Reflektor Tapes, has been confirmed for inclusion in the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, which commences September 10th. The screening on September 12th will be the worldwide […]

EDITORS - reveal epic new track: 'Marching Orders' - listen here!
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EDITORS – Reveal New Video For ‘Life Is A Fear’ – Watch

August 11, 2015 XS Noize

Editors have revealed video no.3 from the new album IN DREAM, The album is released 2nd October. The album is released 2nd October. As with the video for No Harm & Marching Orders, Life Is […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release Second Single 'Plant the Seed', Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer
New Music

THE WINACHI TRIBE – Release Second Single ‘Plant the Seed’, Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer

August 11, 2015 XS Noize

The Winachi Tribe have lifted a second single from their ‘Time for Love’ EP. ‘Plant the Seed’ will be released on September 25th on A1M records. The track sees the band collaborating with Julie E […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release Second Single 'Plant the Seed', Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer
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THE WINACHI TRIBE – Release Second Single ‘Plant the Seed’, Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer

August 11, 2015 XS Noize

The Winachi Tribe have lifted a second single from their ‘Time for Love’ EP. ‘Plant the Seed’ will be released on September 25th on A1M records. The track sees the band collaborating with Julie E […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FRANK TURNER - POSITIVE SONGS FOR NEGATIVE PEOPLE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: FRANK TURNER – POSITIVE SONGS FOR NEGATIVE PEOPLE

August 11, 2015 Fionn Crossan

Frank Turner has had quite a career. Being a solo artist since 2005 after the split of his punk band Million Dead, Turner’s relentless touring has paid off for him, with him selling out Wembley […]

Watch star-studded video for: ST ANTHONY - An ode to Anthony H Wilson... 2
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Watch star-studded video for: ST ANTHONY – An ode to Anthony H Wilson…

August 11, 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 released on the 14th of […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD - return with Òran Mór Session LP; available from October 16th
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE TWILIGHT SAD – ‘It Was Never the Same’ / ‘Oran Mor Sessions’

August 11, 2015 Lori Gava

What a year it has been for The Twilight Sad. The release of their stellar album, “Nobody Wants to be Here, and Nobody Wants to Leave “ in late October of 2014 catapulted them onto […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE VRYLL SOCIETY - DEEP BLUE SKIES
Interviews

INTERVIEW: MIKE ELLIS FROM ‘THE VRYLL SOCIETY’

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Locked away in their subterranean rehearsal space in Liverpool for more than a year, The Vryll Society have been creating a complex body of work, to stimulate both the soul and mind. The Vryll Society […]

THE CRIBS - Announce Two UK Dates This Autumn Including London Roundhouse
Gigs

THE CRIBS – Announce Further UK Tour Dates

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Following the recent announcement of shows in Glasgow and London, The Cribs are pleased to confirm details of further shows throughout the UK in October. The band celebrated the arrival of their sixth album ‘For all […]

SPACE - to Tour UK and Release New Single 'Strange World'
Gigs

SPACE – to Tour UK and Release New Single ‘Strange World’

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Space are back with a new single ‘Strange World’. The band will also embark on an extensive UK tour of the same name throughout October and November 2015. ‘Strange World’ combines Space’s signature sound with […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD - return with Òran Mór Session LP; available from October 16th
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD – return with Òran Mór Session LP; available from October 16th

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

This October, almost a year since the release of their acclaimed fourth album Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants To Leave, Scotland’s The Twilight Sad return with the Òran Mór Session LP: a […]

GWENNO - wins Welsh Language Album of the Year award
Gigs

GWENNO – wins Welsh Language Album of the Year award

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Following excellent reviews for her just-released debut solo album ‘Y DYDD OLAF’, GWENNO has been awarded the Welsh Language Album of the Year at the annual Eisteddfod festival, a celebration of all things Welsh. Of […]

thesailmakers
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE SAILMAKERS – ‘PREACH PREACH PREACH’

August 10, 2015 Marty Clarke

In the short time since putting their heads above the parapet in 2012, the Sailmakers folk rock sound has changed somewhat and has seen a shift towards the purple haze side of the airwaves. A […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MICHAEL HEAD & THE STRANDS - THE MAGICAL WORLD OF THE STRANDS 1
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MICHAEL HEAD & THE STRANDS – THE MAGICAL WORLD OF THE STRANDS

August 9, 2015 Lori Gava

A revered UK songwriter and firm fixture of the 80’s Liverpool music scene; the woefully under appreciated Michael Head is someone most music aficionados have never sonically encountered. Through no fault of his own Head […]

REVIEW: RICHEY ROSE - STAY CRUEL EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: RICHEY ROSE – STAY CRUEL EP

August 9, 2015 Lori Gava

Stepping out to the front of the stage can be a daunting decision for a performer. Richey Rose best known as the guitarist and collaborator with songstress Jennie Vee has taking the plunge with his […]

CASPIAN - premiere new single + announce EU/UK tour
Gigs

CASPIAN – premiere new single + announce EU/UK tour

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

Atmospheric rock band Caspian have premiered their brand new song ‘Darkfield’ from their forthcoming album ‘Dust and Disquiet’ which is due out on 25th September 2015 via Big Scary Monsters. Dust and Disquiet is the […]

ROUGH YEAR - unveils new tracks 'Arch' and 'Gland' - listen
New Music

ROUGH YEAR – unveils new tracks ‘Arch’ and ‘Gland’ – listen

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

Unlike many electronic musicians, who seem content to work with ill-defined and ambivalent moods, North Philadelphia’s Rough Year is first and foremost a story-teller, whose work has a clear thematic focus. Their music is characterized […]

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