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          On 19 September, WLS Records will release The Milk’s sophisticated new album Borderlands, which features outstanding songwriting, deftly served by extraordinary musicianship, mixed with ambitious arrangements and world-class production. A lovingly crafted sonic memoir, it […]

          Silent Running
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          Belfast’s Silent Running Return with Fifth Album ‘Northstar’

          August 15, 2025

          Belfast’s Silent Running folded for a full 30 years after releasing their third album in 1989. One of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s was burned out. They had headlined numerous nights at London’s […]

          Ronboy
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          Ronboy Returns with Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring The National’s Matt Berninger

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

          August 6, 2025

          When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

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          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
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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 […]

          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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          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

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          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy

          August 15, 2025

          Nottingham’s The Level was bursting at the seams on August 11th as Grammy-winning indie-rock darlings Wet Leg brought their Moisturizer tour to town — and they didn’t just play a gig, they turned it into […]

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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

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          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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          Gigs

          Jason Derulo’s 2026 tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more

          August 10, 2025

          Jason Derulo will be touring the UK in 2026, performing at some of the UK’s grandest venues in major cities. His return promises to be unforgettable, with electrifying dance moves, chart-topping bangers, and a voice […]

          OneRepublic
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          The ultimate guide to OneRepublic’s tour

          August 8, 2025

          Pop-rock sensation OneRepublic will bring their “Sweet Escape Tour” to Australia and New Zealand next year. With support from special guest Zara Larsson, Ryan Tedder and the crew will bring their hit songs “Counting Stars” […]

          Metallica
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          Everything you need to know about Metallica’s 2026 tour

          August 2, 2025

          From anthems to soulful ballads, Metallica is gearing up to take you on a unique journey through their 40-year catalogue. With no-repeat setlists, colossal stages, and an array of hard-hitting support acts, “M72 World Tour” […]

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        • Asha Maclean
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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

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          Stephen Moore
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        • The Subways
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          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

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          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
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          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

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SUPER FURRY ANIMALS' BUNF RELEASES 'LOTS OF DOTS' WITH THE PALE BLUE DOTS
New Music

THE PALE BLUE DOTS SHARE ‘TOKYO HOTEL SILENCE…’ VIDEO

December 11, 2014 XS Noize

Landing at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport is something Huw ‘Bunf’ Bunford, guitarist with Super Furry Animals, has done time and time again. Yet, during 15 years of touring in the band, no amount of preparation […]

FILTER DISTORTION ANNOUNCE 'NEON LIGHTS' AS THEIR NEW SINGLE
New Music

FILTER DISTORTION ANNOUNCE ‘NEON LIGHTS’ AS THEIR NEW SINGLE

December 11, 2014 XS Noize

Filter Distortion, a four piece electro band from Liverpool, have finally emerged from a self-imposed year of confinement in a windowless room. The band set about producing their finest work yet, and have certainly achieved […]

SEAZOO ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE 'PANDA PAINS' LISTEN HERE
New Music

SEAZOO ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE ‘PANDA PAINS’ LISTEN HERE

December 11, 2014 XS Noize

Welsh bedroom-pop group SEAZOO formed in April 2013 and consisted of two humans and a charity shop teddy bear. SEAZOO self-recorded and released EP ‘Ken’ during the summer of 2013 gaining BBC and Amazing Radio […]

LONDON NEWCOMERS 'PALACE' TO SUPPORT JAMIE T
New Music

LONDON NEWCOMERS ‘PALACE’ TO SUPPORT JAMIE T

December 10, 2014 XS Noize

London newcomers Palace are thrilled to be supporting Jamie T on his European tour this February. The four-piece had previously supported him at his London comeback show in August. Palace recently announced a London headline […]

NEW SINGLE FROM 'CUT' - ‘PAGE 59’
New Music

NEW SINGLE FROM ‘CUT’ – ‘PAGE 59’

December 10, 2014 XS Noize

London space-punk pioneers CuT are set to release a new single on Ra-Ra Rok Records on the 2nd of February 2015. ‘Page 59’, co-produced and engineered by Sean Read of The Rockingbirds, was recorded in […]

CAIROBI TO RELEASE 'DISTANT FIRE' EP ON 16TH FEBRUARY
New Music

CAIROBI TO RELEASE ‘DISTANT FIRE’ EP ON 16TH FEBRUARY

December 10, 2014 XS Noize

‘Zoraide’ is the first single from Distant Fire, the debut EP from multinational electronic outfit Cairobi. The track is currently being used for Halford’s national television advert and made it to the Top 200 Shazam […]

HANNE KOLSTO TO RELEASE 'FOREVER MAYBE' IN JANUARY
New Music

HANNE KOLSTO TO RELEASE ‘FOREVER MAYBE’ IN JANUARY

December 10, 2014 XS Noize

Hanne Kolstø is a musical trapeze artist. She evolves, pulsates and lives to find what is true for herself, and she does so while balancing high above the circus ring. Her music exudes confidence, but […]

SHONA BROWN TO RELEASE A SINGLE PER MONTH
Album Reviews

SHONA BROWN – THE NARROW ROAD EP

December 8, 2014 David McElroy

Shona Brown is a Glasgow based musician who, on 10 November 2014, will release her Narrow Road e.p, as the first of her 10 in 10 project which will see 10 releases in the next ten months. […]

VELOUR MODULAR RETURNS WITH NEW TRACK 'STRUCK'
New Music

VELOUR MODULAR RETURNS WITH NEW TRACK ‘STRUCK’

December 8, 2014 XS Noize

When Velour Modular (AKA Annabelle Guilhem) first emerged with 2013’s Capsule EP, she channelled Kuedo’s melodic synth motifs, summoned the bubbling electronica of Seekae, the spacious, hallucinatory elements of Clams Casino, and the shuffling percussion […]

PERFUME GENIUS UNVEILS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “FOOL”
New Music

PERFUME GENIUS UNVEILS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “FOOL”

December 8, 2014 XS Noize

With his aptly named third album “Too Bright”, Perfume Genius defiantly stepped out of the darkness and into the spotlight, undeniably conquering 2014 as a result. Armed with breakthrough singles like “Queen” and “Grid”, “Too […]

SHONA BROWN TO RELEASE A SINGLE PER MONTH
New Music

SHONA BROWN TO RELEASE A SINGLE PER MONTH

December 8, 2014 David McElroy

Shona Brown is a Glasgow based singer and flautist who mixes traditional instrumentation with electronics and loops to produce a really unique sound. She is currently embarking upon an adventurous project called “10 in 10” […]

SWING HERO PREMIERE NEW SINGLE 'INTEREST' LISTEN HERE:
New Music

SWING HERO PREMIERE NEW EP ‘YOU’VE NEVER BEEN SO ALONE’

December 8, 2014 XS Noize

Typically the most effective art, in any form, comes from a very simple idea. It defies overly general classification, yet clearly exhibits some sort of relevance to just about anyone. LA’s Swing Hero is a […]

JAMES ROBINSON NEW EP 'START A FIRE' SET FOR RELEASE ON 1ST DECEMBER
Album Reviews

JAMES ROBINSON – START A FIRE EP

December 8, 2014 Lori Gava

Emerging singer songwriter James Robinson has released his second EP titled Start a Fire on December 3. The prior frontman for the Alternative pop band Two Spot Gobi, is bringing his assured and enticing vocals to […]

NERVOUS NELLIE  WILL RELEASE ALBUM “WHERE THE NIGHTMARE GETS IN" IN DECEMBER 2014
Album Reviews

NERVOUS NELLIE – WHEN THE NIGHTMARE GETS IN

December 8, 2014 Lori Gava

Don’t let the fact that the band Nervous Nellie hails from Sweden chase you off. Thankfully we are not dealing with ABBA or AHA but an engaging young Alternative band from Stockholm. The group’s sound […]

SHOEGAZE MOVIE 'BEAUTIFUL NOISE' FINALLY GETS RELEASE
New Music

SHOEGAZE MOVIE ‘BEAUTIFUL NOISE’ FINALLY GETS RELEASE

December 7, 2014 XS Noize

Beautiful Noise is the first-ever documentary about one of the most influential, underground music movements of the late 20th century, a fascinating period when some innovative musicians mixed guitar noise into conventional pop song structures […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS UNVEIL 'STRAIGHT' VIDEO WATCH HERE
New Music

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS UNVEIL ‘STRAIGHT’ VIDEO WATCH HERE

December 6, 2014 XS Noize

Just two weeks ago, A Place To Bury Strangers announced their new album, Transfixiation (out 16th February 2015 on Dead Oceans), and shared the fantastic first single, “Straight”. The album is a boldly experimental step […]

JIB KIDDER SHARES NEW TRACK 'APPETITES'
New Music

JIB KIDDER SHARES NEW TRACK ‘APPETITES’

December 6, 2014 XS Noize

‘Appetites’ follows ‘Dozens’, the first song to be released from the record, and sees Schuster-Craig joined on vocals by friend and collaborator Julia Holter. Fans of Holter’s work and also that of Noah Lennox, Bradford […]

IN DYNAMICS PREMIERE 'WALKING LIFE' VIDEO
New Music

IN DYNAMICS PREMIERE ‘WALKING LIFE’ VIDEO

December 6, 2014 XS Noize

Brighton alt-rock trio In Dynamics return with news of a brand new video for ‘Waking Life’, The track is taken from their latest release, the ‘Questions’ EP. Lyrically philosophical and hard hitting, front man and […]

THE CROOKES RELEASE 'YOUR JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS'
New Music

THE CROOKES RELEASE ‘YOUR JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS’

December 6, 2014 XS Noize

Steel City heart-stealers THE CROOKES are maintaining their fine tradition of Christmas carousing by rush releasing a brand new yuledite anthem, ‘You’re Just Like Christmas’, on Fierce Panda. Fittingly, as this comes not but a […]

SAMARIS RELEASE THIRD SINGLE FROM 'SILKIDRANGER' ALBUM
New Music

SAMARIS RELEASE THIRD SINGLE FROM ‘SILKIDRANGER’ ALBUM

December 5, 2014 XS Noize

Samaris are set to release a third and final single from their acclaimed ‘Silkidrangar’ album; Tíbrá [pronounced TEA-BROW] is released on 8th December. The group are back for their first headline UK shows next week! […]

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