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          Kula Shaker return with uplifting new track ‘Be Merciful’ from forthcoming album Wormslayer

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          Consistently one of Britain’s most exhilarating live bands, Kula Shaker have evolved from a phenomenally successful anomaly of the Britpop era to step into an adventurous, ambitious and hallucinogenic new era with the release of […]

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          Sananda Maitreya announces ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’ — a 4-LP box set celebrating his first four groundbreaking albums (1987–1995)

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          Emily Fern
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          November 10, 2025

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Belair Lip Bombs – Again

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          The Australian indie scene has long perfected the art of masking malaise behind sun-drenched, jangly guitar pop, and Melbourne’s The Belair Lip Bombs deliver a textbook example with their punchy second album, Again. Over ten […]

          Swim School
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Swim School – Swim School

          November 4, 2025

          Swim School have delivered a super cool debut album that manages to combine a classic indie feel with a modern edge. Filled with powerful riffs, enchanting melodies and runaway choruses, “This Is The Debut Album” […]

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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
          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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          LIVE REVIEW: Thornhill Bring Their Electrifying BODIES Tour to Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Thornhill Bring Their Electrifying BODIES Tour to Leeds

          November 11, 2025

          One of Australia’s most exciting modern rock exports, Thornhill, stormed into Leeds on November 6th as part of their BODIES tour — bringing with them a night of sheer intensity, emotion, and energy. The evening […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello – Rock City, Nottingham – October 30th Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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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 […]

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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
          Gigs

          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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        • TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

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

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

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        • The Charlatans
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          Martin Blunt – The Charlatans: Inside new album ‘We Are Love’ | XS Noize Podcast #257

          November 9, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Martin Blunt — founding member and bassist of The Charlatans, one of Britain’s most enduring and beloved bands. From their breakthrough with […]

          Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256
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          Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256

          November 2, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Mani — legendary bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, and one of the most influential figures in British rock history. […]

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

          October 28, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Moya Brennan — the unmistakable voice of Clannad, often hailed as the First Lady of Celtic Music. This year marks the 40th […]

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Andy Bell
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Andy Bell Unveils Vince Clarke Remix of ‘Dance For Mercy’ Ahead of First-Ever North American Solo Tour

September 16, 2025 XS Noize

Andy Bell has today shared a brand-new remix by Vince Clarke of one of the standout tracks from the Erasure frontman’s studio album, Ten Crowns. The new remix arrives as Bell prepares to follow up […]

ERASURE
News

ERASURE to release 2CD Deluxe Hardback Book edition of 1997’s classic ‘Cowboy’ album

May 8, 2024 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) will release the 2CD Deluxe Hardback Book edition of 1997’s classic Cowboy album on Mute / BMG on 31 May 2024. Cowboy – their eighth studio album, originally released […]

Vince Clarke – Songs of Silence
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Vince Clarke – Songs of Silence

November 17, 2023 Iam Burn

When you review an album, you usually get a bit of spiel from the PR company telling you a bit about the background of the artist and some details about their new release. The second […]

Vince Clarke
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VINCE CLARKE shares ‘White Rabbit’ – the latest track to be released from his forthcoming debut solo album ‘Songs of Silence’

October 18, 2023 XS Noize

VINCE CLARKE has shared ‘White Rabbit’, the latest track to be released from his forthcoming debut solo album, Songs of Silence, a 10-track lyric-less album of uncategorisable ambient beauty. In addition, Vince Clarke’s debut solo performance […]

VINCE CLARKE
News

VINCE CLARKE announces his debut solo album ‘Songs of Silence’ – Watch the video for first track ‘The Lamentations of Jeremiah’

September 6, 2023 XS Noize

VINCE CLARKE has announced details of his debut solo album, Songs of Silence, a 10-track lyric-less album of uncategorisable ambient beauty. The album will be available on vinyl, CD and digitally via Mute on 17 […]

ERASURE - 'Always (The Very Best of Erasure)' updated, and set for release on vinyl for the first time
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ERASURE – ‘Always (The Very Best of Erasure)’ updated, and set for release on vinyl for the first time

July 4, 2023 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced details of an updated release of Always (The Very Best of Erasure), out on vinyl for the very first time as a double disc heavyweight vinyl edition […]

Tiny Magnetic Pets
New Music

Irish synth artists TINY MAGNETIC PETS announce new album ‘Re-Mix/Re-Model’

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

Anyone with their ear to the ground in the electronic music world will already know Tiny Magnetic Pets, the Irish synth artists who have collaborated with Wolfgang Flür (Kraftwerk), supported Michael Rother (NEU!) & The […]

Erasure – Day-Glo (Based On A True Story)
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ALBUM REVIEW: Erasure – Day-Glo (Based On A True Story)

August 9, 2022 David McElroy

Erasure’s recent productivity has been a real joy for fans. Recent albums have seen them return to form, focussing on their classic pure pop sound to incredible effect. 2020’s The Neon gathered deserved universal acclaim, […]

ERASURE announce 'Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)' - out 12th August on Mute 1
New Music

ERASURE announce ‘Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)’ – out 12th August on Mute

June 14, 2022 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced details of their new release, Day-Glo (Based on a True Story) – out on Mute on 12 August 2022 on fluorescent green vinyl, CD and digitally. Day-Glo […]

ERASURE announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th May 2022 1
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ERASURE announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th May 2022

October 25, 2021 XS Noize

Monday 25th October: Due to popular demand ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have added extra UK dates to the European leg of The Neon Tour in May 2022 – including a date at The […]

ERASURE announce details of a surprise EP, celebrating the first night of their UK tour 1
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ERASURE announce details of a surprise EP, celebrating the first night of their UK tour

September 30, 2021 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced details of a surprise EP, celebrating the first night of their UK tour. Out on CD, limited edition purple cassette and digitally tomorrow, Friday 1 October, Ne: EP is a […]

ERASURE announce 2021 tour dates including Dublin's 3Arena on 4TH OCTOBER 1
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ERASURE announce 2021 tour dates including Dublin’s 3Arena on 4TH OCTOBER

August 28, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) celebrate the release of their eighteenth studio album, The Neon, with the announcement of the first leg of their eagerly anticipated dates. October 2021 will see Erasure bring The […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Erasure - The Neon
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Erasure – The Neon

August 15, 2020 Chris Snoddon

Electronic Music’s dynamic duo Andy Bell and Vince Clarke better known as Erasure embark on their 18th Studio album release this week and its a rather rowdy affair in comparison to 2017’s thought-provoking World be […]

ERASURE share the fabulous new video for their latest single ‘Nerves of Steel’ - Watch Now 1
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ERASURE share the fabulous new video for their latest single ‘Nerves of Steel’ – Watch Now

August 11, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have shared the fabulous new video for their latest single, ‘Nerves of Steel’. Featuring over 20 LGBTQIA+ stars, including several best known for their appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race, […]

ERASURE Announce new album 'The Neon' out 21 August - Listen to 'Hey Now (Think I Got a Feeling)' Now
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ERASURE share the second track from new album ‘The Neon’ – Listen to ‘Shot A Satellite’ Now!

July 10, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have shared the second track to be taken from their eagerly awaited new album, The Neon. Launching off a bed of stuttering, percussive sci-fi synths, ‘Shot A Satellite’ is the […]

ERASURE - Release: 'Hey Now (Think I Got A Feeling)' Remix EP - Listen Now
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ERASURE – Release: ‘Hey Now (Think I Got A Feeling)’ Remix EP – Listen Now

June 26, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have released an EP featuring remixes of their forthcoming album’s luminous opener, ‘Hey Now (Think I Got a Feeling)’ Out now on Mute, the EP features remixes from UK […]

ERASURE Announce new album 'The Neon' out 21 August - Listen to 'Hey Now (Think I Got a Feeling)' Now
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ERASURE Announce new album ‘The Neon’ out 21 August – Listen to ‘Hey Now (Think I Got a Feeling)’ Now

June 4, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced details of their eighteenth studio album, The Neon, and share the album’s luminous opener, ‘Hey Now (Think I Got a Feeling)’. The 10-track album is out on […]

ALBUM REVIEW: ERASURE - 'Chorus' Remastered & Expanded Edition
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ERASURE – ‘Chorus’ Remastered & Expanded Edition

February 10, 2020 Chris Snoddon

Back in the late ’80s, early 90’s Erasure were riding high as synth-pop royalty having released consecutive albums from 1986 through to 1989 and embarking on a mammoth World tour supporting their Wild album. They […]

ERASURE to release remastered and expanded reissue of ‘Chorus’ on February 14th 2020
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ERASURE to release remastered and expanded reissue of ‘Chorus’ on February 14th 2020

November 14, 2019 XS Noize

Erasure announces they will release the latest in their series of remastered and expanded Erasure CD reissues with a 3-CD edition of ‘Chorus’ on February 14th 2020. Featuring a remastered version of the original album […]

ERASURE Share The Adam Turner Remix Of ‘LOVE YOU TO THE SKY’ - Listen
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: ERASURE @ Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland, 13th March

March 15, 2018 XS Noize

Electro synth pop group Erasure featuring Vince Clarke and Andy Bell returned to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre for the first of three shows after being forced to reschedule Januarys sold-out shows in Dublin’s traditional venue due […]

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