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        • Natalia Imbruglia
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          Natalie Imbruglia announces new album ‘Algorithm’ and shares new single ‘Upside Down’

          April 29, 2026

          Natalia Imbruglia is known to millions as the star behind the global hit ‘Torn’ which remains one of the defining songs of the nineties. It started a phenomenal run of success which has included two BRIT Awards, three Grammy nominations, a Silver […]

          Picture This
          News

          PICTURE THIS add extra Belfast and Dublin dates following huge demand

          April 28, 2026

          Picture This announce their most intimate shows ever for Winter 2026 including dates in The Telegraph Building and the Millennium Forum. “We spent last summer playing cities, towns and venues in Ireland that we had […]

          Editors 
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          Editors return with ‘Call It In’ and reveal 2027 UK & EU tour dates

          April 28, 2026

          Editors return with brand new single, ‘Call It In’, and news of 2027 tour dates across the UK & EU. Call It In marks the band’s first new music since 2022’s studio album EBM, and emerges from studio sessions […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

          March 25, 2026

          There’s long been a subtle rebellious streak at the core of The Dandy Warhols. Since emerging from Portland in 1994, they’ve approached genres as something fluid rather than fixed, and Pin Ups – their 2026 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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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          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring ‘The Mountain’ to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut

          April 1, 2026

          Gorillaz finally made it to Belfast — and instead of rolling out a greatest hits set, they came in with something very different. Support came from Argentine rapper, singer and songwriter Trueno, and I’ve never […]

        • Round Up

          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: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

  • Gigs
        • December 10
          Gigs

          December 10 announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show for July 20th 2026

          April 2, 2026

          Britain’s brand-new boyband December 10 today announce December 10: The Next Step– kicking off in Edinburgh on Friday 10 July and wrapping in Dublin on Tuesday 21 July. “We loved our Introducing! run of shows […]

          White Denim
          Gigs

          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Formed in 2006, for approaching 20 years White Denim has been celebrated for their fearless blend of garage rock, soul, jazz fusion, psychedelia, and experimental improvisation. Based for much of that time in Austin, though […]

          Tom Jones
          Gigs

          Tom Jones to Play Dublin & Belfast Headline Shows This August 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Legendary Welsh singer and performer Tom Jones has announced a return to Ireland with a headline show within the idyllic grounds of Palmerstown House Estate, just 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre on Sunday 09th […]

  • Interviews
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          Ganser
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          INTERVIEW: Alicia Gaines on the Architecture of Ganser and Discomfort by Design

          April 12, 2026

          Chicago’s underground has always thrived in the margins, and few bands embody that restless, art-driven spirit quite like Ganser. Formed in the city’s DIY circuit, the group have carved out a reputation for wiry, confrontational […]

          Elles Bailey
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          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

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        • Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
          Podcast

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282

          April 29, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Glen Hansard for a warm, honest and deeply reflective conversation about his new live/studio album, Don+t Settle – (Vol 1 Transmissions […]

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
          Podcast

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280

          April 14, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Carol Decker for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about T’Pau’s return with the new album Be Wonderful. You can watch […]

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SIMPLE MINDS release new single 'SENSE OF DISCOVERY' - Listen Now!
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SIMPLE MINDS release new single ‘SENSE OF DISCOVERY’ – Listen Now!

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Simple Minds today have released SENSE OF DISCOVERY, the second single to be taken from Simple Minds’ new album, WALK BETWEEN WORLDS. The album recently charted at #1 and #4 on the UK Vinyl and […]

INTERVIEW: Jim Kerr of Simple Minds discusses latest album - Walk Between Worlds 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Jim Kerr of Simple Minds discusses latest album – Walk Between Worlds

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

On 2nd February 2018, Simple Minds will release Walk Between Worlds, Their first album of new material since 2014’s Big Music. It is a relatively concise affair, with its eight tracks rocketing past in 42 minutes. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Simple Minds - Walk Between Worlds
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Simple Minds – Walk Between Worlds

January 28, 2018 Lori Gava

Simple Minds continues to kick against the idea that bands with 40+ years clocked on the odometer should be limited to the legacy tour circuit; releasing lacklustre albums that are pale imitations of their classics. […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce brand new album 'WALK BETWEEN WORLDS' plus UK live shows for February 2018 1
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SIMPLE MINDS Share Video for New Single ‘Magic’ – Watch Now!

January 4, 2018 XS Noize

Simple Minds today release MAGIC, the first single to be taken from their new album WALK BETWEEN WORLDS, out 2nd February on BMG. MAGIC finds Simple Minds at their most instant and anthemic best. It’s […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce brand new album 'WALK BETWEEN WORLDS' plus UK live shows for February 2018 1
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS announce brand new album ‘WALK BETWEEN WORLDS’ plus UK live shows for February 2018

November 23, 2017 XS Noize

On 2nd February 2018, BMG will release Walk Between Worlds, Simple Minds’ first album of new material since 2014’s Big Music (which Mojo magazine declared, “Their best album in 30 years”). Walk Between Worlds was […]

Live Review: SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC - Belfast Waterfront 1
Live Reviews

Live Review: SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC – Belfast Waterfront

June 7, 2017 XS Noize

Simple Minds moved on up to Belfast’s Waterfront last night on their extensive UK Acoustic tour. Playing under a glittering chandelier Simple Minds had the usual ‘up for it’ Belfast crowd going from the start […]

SIMPLE MINDS to perform Live In Concert for BBC Radio 2
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SIMPLE MINDS – Move On Up To The WATERFRONT With Acoustic BELFAST Show

May 16, 2017 XS Noize

Simple Minds will be taking their new album SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC (out now) on the road in June 2017. The band play Belfast’s Waterfront on June 6th & Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on June 7th. This […]

SIMPLE MINDS to perform Live In Concert for BBC Radio 2
Gigs

Simple Minds bring their ACOUSTIC show to Belfast Waterfront

December 8, 2016 XS Noize

Simple Minds will be taking their new album SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC (out now) on the road in June 2017. The band play Belfast’s Waterfront on June 6th & Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on June 7th. This […]

SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC album set for release on 11th November 2016 1
Album Reviews

Album Review: Simple Minds – Acoustic

November 7, 2016 Lori Gava

It is hard to believe that the band Simple Minds is standing on the edge of clocking in 40 years in the music business. It seems like only yesterday the band led by best friends […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce extensive UK ACOUSTIC TOUR for spring 2017
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS announce extensive UK ACOUSTIC TOUR for spring 2017

November 7, 2016 XS Noize

On 11th November, Simple Minds will release ‘Simple Minds Acoustic’ via Caroline International. To celebrate the album release, Simple Minds will be taking to the road to perform their career spanning collection of songs acoustically […]

SIMPLE MINDS to perform Live In Concert for BBC Radio 2
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SIMPLE MINDS to perform Live In Concert for BBC Radio 2

October 11, 2016 XS Noize

In her show tonight, Jo Whiley announced that Simple Minds will perform a special BBC Radio 2 In Concert on Thursday 10 November at Hackney Empire, London. The performance, which will be their only UK […]

SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC album set for release on 11th November 2016 2
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SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC album set for release on 11th November 2016

September 28, 2016 XS Noize

On 11th November, Simple Minds will release ‘Simple Minds Acoustic’ via Caroline International. This follows several years in which the band has gone from strength-to-strength, becoming more relevant than ever; their 2014 album ‘Big Music’ […]

Album Review: Simple Minds - New Gold Dream 81-82-83-84 - Deluxe Box Set 2
Album Reviews

Album Review: Simple Minds – New Gold Dream 81-82-83-84 – Deluxe Box Set

July 26, 2016 Lori Gava

The storied band Simple Minds has been experiencing a well deserved revival. The beginning of this decade saw renew interest in the influential Scottish band with numerous critics and music aficionados giving the band’s vast […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE ANCHORESS - 'POPULAR'
New Music

THE ANCHORESS unveils video for ‘You and Only You’ featuring Mansun’s Paul Draper

December 2, 2015 XS Noize

Renaissance woman, and force of nature Catherine Anne Davies aka The Anchoress, aka Catherine A.D. has announced her debut album Confessions of A Romantic Novelist which is released on January 8, 2016.  The album was […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SIMPLE MINDS - ONCE UPON A TIME - 30th ANNIVERSARY Deluxe Box Set
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SIMPLE MINDS – ONCE UPON A TIME – 30th ANNIVERSARY Deluxe Box Set

November 12, 2015 Lori Gava

Simple Minds’ masterwork Once Upon a Time reaches a noteworthy milestone turning 30 in October of this year. Where does time go? In many ways that question is appropriate when considering the album. Time, its passing and […]

BELLE & SEBASTIAN announce great line-up additions for their 2nd November Clyde Auditorium SAVE THE CHILDREN benefit gig
Gigs

BELLE & SEBASTIAN announce great line-up additions for their 2nd November Clyde Auditorium SAVE THE CHILDREN benefit gig

October 22, 2015 XS Noize

Belle & Sebastian are delighted to announce that Franz Ferdinand have joined the bill for the benefit gig they have organised in aid of Save the Children, taking place at the Clyde Auditorium on 2nd […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce November 2015 UK arena live dates
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS announce November 2015 UK arena live dates

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

Following the acclaim of their 16th album BIG MUSIC & current UK tour, due to phenomenal demand (and to cap off what has been a remarkable year for the band), Simple Minds today announce that […]

SIMPLE MINDS - 'SPARKLE IN THE RAIN', Deluxe Box Set
Album Reviews

SIMPLE MINDS – ‘SPARKLE IN THE RAIN’, Deluxe Box Set

March 21, 2015 Lori Gava

There are a few albums that can instantly transport me to my youth in just a few opening notes; Sparkle In the Rain is on that short list. As an American heavily in to U2 […]

Simple-Minds-BigMusic
New Music

SIMPLE MINDS: To release ‘SPARKLE IN THE RAIN’, 5-DISC BOX SET

March 11, 2015 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their hugely acclaimed Top 15 album, Big Music, on March 16th, Universal Music Catalogue will release a five-disc box set of Simple Minds’ SPARKLE IN THE RAIN. It will be […]

SIMPLE MINDS REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'HONEST TOWN' LISTEN HERE
Album Reviews

SIMPLE MINDS – BIG MUSIC

November 1, 2014 Lori Gava

They say everything old is new again. These days Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill and the other members of Simple Minds could attest to that truism. Simple Minds is in the midst of a musical renaissance. […]

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