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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

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          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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          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

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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

          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

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          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 […]

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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 […]

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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

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          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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          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 […]

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          June 19, 2025

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

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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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TRACK OF THE DAY: RACETRACK GOSPEL - 'WISEBLOOD' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: RACETRACK GOSPEL – ‘WISEBLOOD’ – Listen

June 15, 2015 XS Noize

‘Wiseblood’ is the debut track from Racetrack Gospel, the new project from Sam Herlihy, former lead singer and songwriter with Hope Of The States. The song premiered on Steve Lamacq’s BBC 6 Music show yesterday […]

BECK: UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “DREAMS” - Listen
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BECK: UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “DREAMS” – Listen

June 15, 2015 XS Noize

Beck unveils the new single “Dreams,” his first release since Morning Phase took Album of The Year honors at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. A 180-degree turn from that multiple-GRAMMY-winning “instant folk-rock classic” (Rolling Stone), the […]

HIDDEN CHARMS - Announce new single + Full UK Tour
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HIDDEN CHARMS – Announce new single + Full UK Tour

June 15, 2015 XS Noize

London four-piece Hidden Charms will release their brand new single, “Dreaming Of Another Girl”, on July 24th, alongside an extensive string of UK dates. “Dreaming Of Another Girl” was produced by Shel Talmy, the legendary […]

WOLF ALICE -  REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'BROS' - Listen
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WOLF ALICE – MY LOVE IS COOL

June 14, 2015 Lori Gava

Few young bands have experienced the amount of anticipation for their debut release as Wolf Alice have encountered. Their first full length release My Love is Cool hits the music market on June 22, 2015. […]

THE JAM - "About The Young Idea" 2-CD Best Of Announced 2
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THE JAM – “About The Young Idea” 2-CD Best Of Announced

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

UMC-Polydor, in association with Nicetime Productions Inc., is proud to announce the release of About The Young Idea – The Very Best Of The Jam. A comprehensive, 47-track anthology, released to tie in with the […]

THE SMALL FACES - ALBUMS SET FOR RELEASE ON 180g VINYL
New Music

THE SMALL FACES – ALBUMS SET FOR RELEASE ON 180g VINYL

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

Between spring 1965, when they began rehearsing at the Ruskin Arms in East London’s Manor Park, and June 1967, with their farewell Decca release, The Small Faces were emblematic of a fast-moving youth culture. Mod-ish […]

THE DISTRICTS - Share New Single 'Chlorine' - Listen
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THE DISTRICTS – Share New Single ‘Chlorine’ – Listen

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

The Districts will release ‘Chlorine’ as their new single on 17th July 2015. The track is the latest to be taken from their current album ‘A Flourish And A Spoil’ which is out now on […]

BEAR'S DEN - Announce UK & European Headline Tour
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BEAR’S DEN – Announce UK & European Headline Tour

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

Bear’s Den have announced details of a European headline tour for October 2015. Culminating with a previously announced show at London’s Roundhouse on 27th October, the tour will also include shows in Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol, […]

THE MARKS CARTEL - share new track - 'Take Me Home' - listen
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THE MARKS CARTEL – share new track – ‘Take Me Home’ – listen

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

THE MARKS CARTEL release their brand new single ‘Take Me Home’ produced by Lee House their first release since signing to End Of The Trail Records ‘Take Me Home’ is released on 24th July 2015. […]

CARINA ROUND - Announces Remix Album - Tigermixes due out on 31 July
New Music

CARINA ROUND – Announces Remix Album – Tigermixes due out on 31 July

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of her fourth critically acclaimed 2012 studio album “Tigermending”, British singer/songwriter Carina Round returns from a brief spell of touring and recording with her other musical endeavours Puscifer and Early Winters with […]

FUFANU release their debut single ‘Circus Life’/ ‘Goodbye’ on 6th April - Listen
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: FUFANU – ‘Will We Last’

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

Fufanu follow up their Circus Life debut with an EP of brand new material. ‘Adjust to the Light’ is released as a 12″ Vinyl and Digital Download via One Little Indian on Monday 29th June. […]

LIAM GALLAGHER & THE WHO'S ROGER DALTREY Form Supergroup
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LIAM GALLAGHER & THE WHO’S ROGER DALTREY Form Supergroup

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

According to the NME, this week’s Chris Evans-hosted TFI Friday episode features Liam Gallagher forming a supergroup with Roger Daltrey and performing The Who’s hit, ‘My Generation’. TFI Friday is returning for a one-off live […]

THE HEARTLESS BASTARDS: STREAM NEW SINGLE “GATES OF DAWN”
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: HEARTLESS BASTARDS – RESTLESS ONES

June 12, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Blues-rockers, Heartless Bastards, release their latest Album, Restless Ones on 22nd June. The album is littered with dirty blues riffs and Erika Wennerstrom’s signature syrupy vocals, making it a superbly foot-tapping collection of new material […]

JOANNA GRUESOME - announce UK tour for September
Gigs

JOANNA GRUESOME – announce UK tour for September

June 11, 2015 XS Noize

Cardiff noise pop group Joanna Gruesome announce a tour in support of their recently released second album Peanut Butter, out now on Fortuna POP! (UK) as well as Slumberland (US) and via Turnstile (ROW). As […]

HYDE AND BEAST - return with new EP ‘Hard Times Good Times’ on 24th July
Gigs

HYDE AND BEAST – return with new EP ‘Hard Times Good Times’ on 24th July

June 11, 2015 XS Noize

Hyde and Beast released their second studio album ‘Keep Moving’ last August to critical acclaim. The album was ‘Album of the Day’ on 6Music, and the title track was ‘Single of the Week’ on Shaun […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MAMMOTH PENGUINS - "Propped Up" - Listen
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: MAMMOTH PENGUINS – “Propped Up” – Listen

June 11, 2015 XS Noize

“Propped Up” is the first single to be taken from the debut album Hide and Seek (due out on 10 July via Fortuna POP!) from Mammoth Penguins, the new band fronted by Emma Kupa, formerly […]

Introducing... LOCK - Debut Single 'Click' - Listen
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LOCK – Debut Single ‘Click’ – Watch Video

June 10, 2015 XS Noize

It’s in the blood. Introducing Lock. Sisters Edie and Gita, who release their debut single ‘Click’ via Raygun Records on July 10th. The track is a sinister, slinky, stripped-down showcase for Edie and Gita’s sultry […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MG - MG
New Music

ANDY STOTT – Remixes – ‘Europa Hymn’ by Martin Gore, listen

June 10, 2015 XS Noize

Following Martin L. Gore’s critically acclaimed self-titled release under the moniker MG comes an introspective remix of “Europa Hymn” from deep techno producer and musician, Andy Stott. Listen to the remix BELOW: “Europa Hymn” is […]

LUCY ROSE - Announces Autumn UK Tour Details
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LUCY ROSE – Announces Belfast Empire date 29th October

June 10, 2015 XS Noize

Lucy Rose will head out on a huge UK tour this autumn in support of her forthcoming second album, Work It Out. The 23 dates kick off on the 19th October at Manchester’s Academy 3 […]

BADLY DRAWN BOY - Announces 'Hour of The Bewilderbeast' - 15th Anniversary shows...
Gigs

BADLY DRAWN BOY – Announces ‘Hour of The Bewilderbeast’ – 15th Anniversary shows…

June 10, 2015 XS Noize

To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of The Hour of Bewilderbeast album, Badly Drawn Boy is proud to announce ‘The Hour Of Bewilderbeast’ UK tour. The tour begins in Bristol at St George’s on July 24th […]

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