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          Kings of Leon return with EP #2 — their first self-produced release in over two decades

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          Today, GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon are back with their first EP in over two decades. Simply named EP #2, the four-track project marks the band’s first independent release on their own label, Love Tap […]

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          Cabaret Voltaire Announce Limelight, Belfast Show – October 8th 2026

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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

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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 […]

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello Ignite Rock City with Their Signature ‘Gypsy Punk’ Fury

          November 3, 2025

          On October 30th, the unstoppable Gogol Bordello stormed into Rock City and tore the place apart in the best possible way. From the moment they hit the stage, it was clear the crowd was in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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 […]

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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 […]

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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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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

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          August 18, 2025

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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

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          Asha Maclean
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          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255

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          Glen Matlock
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Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

October 11, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

Ciaran Lavery & Bear's Den - Promiser
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Bear’s Den & Ciaran Lavery Team Up on New Single “Promiser” Ahead of Irish Tour

September 12, 2025 XS Noize

Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery have joined forces for ‘Promiser’ – a collaborative new single, released ahead of a fast-selling Irish tour later this month. The track is taken from an EP of […]

Bear's Den
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BEARS DEN announce new EP ‘White Magnolias’ & twin live residencies in London and New York

August 30, 2023 XS Noize

Following the release of the Radio 2-supported EP ‘First Loves’ earlier this year, Bear’s Den have now announced their plans for a new EP titled ‘White Magnolias’, which is out on November 10th through Communion […]

Bear's Den
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BEAR’S DEN release new Tennessee Williams inspired track ‘Summer & Smoke’ from upcoming ‘First Loves’ EP

May 16, 2023 XS Noize

After recently announcing their new EP ‘First Loves’, the first new collection since their highly-praised fourth studio album ‘Blue Hours’ and their original soundtrack for the Apple TV+ series Trying last year, Bear’s Den continue […]

Bear's Den
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BEAR’S DEN announce new EP ‘First Loves’ & share new track ‘Evelyn’

April 13, 2023 XS Noize

After an incredibly prolific 2022, which saw them release their highly-praised fourth studio album ‘Blue Hours’ in May, and their original soundtrack for the Apple TV+ series Trying, on which they collaborated with the likes […]

BEAR’S DEN
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BEAR’S DEN return with their powerful new single ‘Stitch In Time’

September 14, 2022 XS Noize

Having already embarked on their most prolific year to date, which includes the release of their highly-praised fourth studio album ‘Blue Hours’ in May, and their original soundtrack for the Apple TV+ series Trying – […]

Bear's Den soundtrack third season of Apple TV's hit series 'Trying'
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Bear’s Den soundtrack third season of Apple TV’s hit series ‘Trying’

July 6, 2022 XS Noize

Following on from the enormous praise they received for their fourth studio album ‘Blue Hours’, which was released earlier this year and reached #1 in the UK indie charts and #6 in the UK album […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bear’s Den - Blue Hours
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bear’s Den – Blue Hours

May 11, 2022 Lee Campbell

If ‘Blue Hours’ was the first ever Bear’s Den record that you listened to, you would be confused as to why they have been consistently labelled as ‘folk-rock’. They now seem to have fully shed […]

INTERVIEW: Andrew Davie of Bear’s Den on their upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Blue Hours’ 1
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INTERVIEW: Andrew Davie of Bear’s Den on their upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Blue Hours’

April 25, 2022 Lee Campbell

Bear’s Den began as a threesome. Now, eight years after their debut album ‘Islands’, the band’s core is now a very well-established duo, Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones. Lee Campbell spoke with Andrew about their […]

Bear's Den release new single 'Blue Hours' the title track from their forthcoming new album - out May 13th + announce run of UK instores
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Bear’s Den release new single ‘Blue Hours’ the title track from their forthcoming new album – out May 13th + announce run of UK instores

March 30, 2022 XS Noize

Following on from the announcement of their highly-anticipated new album ‘Blue Hours’, set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – […]

Bear's Den release the incredibly moving short-film 'Spiders & Shadows' - Watch Now 2
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Bear’s Den release the incredibly moving short-film ‘Spiders & Shadows’ – Watch Now

March 15, 2022 XS Noize

With their highly-anticipated new album ‘Blue Hours’ set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – now unveil the poignant and […]

Bear's Den release the poignant video for their latest single 'Shadows'
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Bear’s Den release the poignant video for their latest single ‘Shadows’

March 9, 2022 XS Noize

With their highly-anticipated new album ‘Blue Hours’ set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – have now shared the new […]

BEAR'S DEN unveil new single 'Shadows' taken from their forthcoming album 'Blue Hours' - out May 13th
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BEAR’S DEN unveil new single ‘Shadows’ taken from their forthcoming album ‘Blue Hours’ – out May 13th

February 16, 2022 XS Noize

With their highly-anticipated new album ‘Blue Hours’, set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – return to offer up the […]

BEAR'S DEN unveil the captivating video for their new single 'Spiders'
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BEAR’S DEN unveil the captivating video for their new single ‘Spiders’

February 3, 2022 XS Noize

With their highly-anticipated new album ‘Blue Hours’ set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – have now unveiled the captivating […]

BEAR'S DEN announce new album 'Blue Hours' set for release on May 13th - Hear new single 'Spiders'
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BEAR’S DEN announce new album ‘Blue Hours’ set for release on May 13th – Hear new single ‘Spiders’

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

Set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, the album sees the much-loved folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – once again team up with producer Ian […]

BEAR'S DEN return with new single 'All That You Are'
New Music

BEAR’S DEN return with new single ‘All That You Are’

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

After taking a short hiatus throughout most of 2021, Bear’s Den are now back to break their silence as they reemerge with the outstanding offering ‘All That You Are.’ Speaking about the new release, the […]

BEAR'S DEN release new EP 'Christmas, Hopefully' today - Listen Now
New Music

BEAR’S DEN unveil new video for their festive single ‘Christmas, Hopefully’ recorded in immersive audio

December 10, 2020 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their critically-acclaimed new EP ‘Christmas, Hopefully’, Bear’s Den have unveiled the official video for the collection’s title-track. Recorded in immersive audio, similar to surround sound, the new visuals for ‘Christmas, […]

BEAR'S DEN release new EP 'Christmas, Hopefully' today - Listen Now
New Music

BEAR’S DEN release new EP ‘Christmas, Hopefully’ today – Listen Now

December 1, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the release of their critically-acclaimed record ‘Fragments’ in September, a collaborative release with noted producer and composer Paul Frith, Bear’s Den has now capped off their 2020 with the release of a […]

BEAR’S DEN announce new EP ‘Christmas, Hopefully’ - Out December 1st 1
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BEAR’S DEN announce new EP ‘Christmas, Hopefully’ – Out December 1st

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the release of their critically-acclaimed record ‘Fragments’ in September, a collaborative release with noted producer and composer Paul Frith, Bear’s Den are now looking to cap off their 2020 with the unveiling […]

BEAR's DEN and PAUL FRITH share re-worked 'Napoleon' single and video - Watch Now
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BEAR’s DEN and PAUL FRITH share re-worked ‘Napoleon’ single and video – Watch Now

August 5, 2020 XS Noize

Today Bear’s Den + Paul Frith share the reimagined track ‘Napoleon’ from their upcoming record, ‘Fragments’. Listen and watch the accompanying video below. The newly released recording of ‘Napoleon’ has been completely re-worked by British […]

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