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

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

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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

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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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          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland Credit: Iam Burn
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          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

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          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

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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 […]

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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// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

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

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          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

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          DURAN DURAN
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          Stephen Moore
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          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          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

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WIRE - SHARE NEW VIDEO ‘BURNING BRIDGES’ - Watch
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WIRE – SHARE NEW VIDEO ‘BURNING BRIDGES’ – Watch

April 15, 2015 XS Noize

To celebrate the release of their self-titled album, which is out this week via pinkflag (April 21st in the US), Wire share the new video for album standout track ‘Burning Bridges’. Directed by Kenichi Iwasa, […]

THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH:  Shares New Track 'Dark Bird is Home' - listen
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THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH: Shares New Track ‘Dark Bird is Home’ – listen

April 15, 2015 XS Noize

Anyone who watched the beautiful trailer announcing The Tallest Man On Earth’s new album and first since 2012, Dark Bird Is Home, was offered a glimpse of the title track and what is sure to […]

EAST INDIA YOUTH - CULTURE OF VOLUME
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EAST INDIA YOUTH – CULTURE OF VOLUME

April 15, 2015 Lori Gava

William Doyle operating under the Moniker East India Youth has released his second album “Culture of Volume”. The sophomore release follows his critically acclaimed debut, “Total Strife Forever” which gained East India Youth a fair […]

WILSEN / Streams 'Garden', First Taster From Forthcoming Full Debut Album
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WILSEN / Streams ‘Garden’, First Taster From Forthcoming Full Debut Album

April 15, 2015 XS Noize

Introducing ‘Garden’, the first taster from forthcoming full debut album from WILSEN that will be released later in 2015. The track was produced & mixed by Ben Baptie @ The Creamery in New York & […]

BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB - 'Live In Paris' Album & DVD Released 4th May
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BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB – ‘Live In Paris’ Album & DVD Released 4th May

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

San Francisco rock legends Black Rebel Motorcycle Club are pleased to announce the release of ‘Black Rebel Motorcycle Club- Live In Paris’ on May 4th through Abstract Dragon. The double album and accompanying DVD was […]

SPECTOR - Unleash New Single  ‘Bad Boyfriend’ - Listen
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SPECTOR – Unleash New Single ‘Bad Boyfriend’ – Listen

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

Having impressed both fans and critics alike with recent single ‘All The Sad Young Men’, Spector, return with another burst of their wonderful new sound on forthcoming single ‘Bad Boyfriend’ impacting June 8th via Fiction. […]

HAPPY MONDAYS - To tour classic album 'Pills 'N' Thrills And Bellyaches'
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HAPPY MONDAYS – To tour classic album ‘Pills ‘N’ Thrills And Bellyaches’

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

Happy Mondays have confirmed an 18-date tour for November and December to celebrate the 25-year anniversary of the band’s classic album ‘Pills ‘N’ Thrills And Bellyaches’. The band will perform the 1990 album in full […]

JACK WHITE: ANNOUNCES FINAL ACOUSTIC SHOWS FOLLOWING COACHELLA
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JACK WHITE: ANNOUNCES FINAL ACOUSTIC SHOWS FOLLOWING COACHELLA

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

After many years of performing in a multitude of configurations, Jack White is announcing that he will be taking a break from performing live for a long period of time. To cap off an incredible […]

THE ANTLERS -  Announce 'The Antlers In London' live album
New Music

THE ANTLERS – Announce ‘The Antlers In London’ live album

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

Transgressive Records are proud to present The Antlers In London a limited edition vinyl only release, which will not be issued digitally. The deluxe double set captures the entirety of their sold-out Hackney Empire show, […]

MUMFORD & SONS - Share New Track 'The Wolf' - listen
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MUMFORD & SONS / Unveil Video For ‘The Wolf’ – Watch

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons have unveiled the video to forthcoming new single, ‘The Wolf’. Performed live, the track is the second to be lifted from the band’s second album, ‘Wilder Mind’, out on the 4th May […]

BLOSSOMS - PERFORM A SOLD OUT LONDON SHOW NEXT WEEK
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BLOSSOMS: REACH NO.7 IN FIRST EVER UK VINYL CHART WITH SINGLE ‘CUT ME AND I’LL BLEED’

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

Blossoms’ latest single, ‘Cut Me and I’ll Bleed’ reached number 7 in The Official Charts Company’s first every UK Vinyl Chart yesterday. The five-piece band from Stockport have recently confirmed a special homecoming show at […]

ALBUM REVIEW: PLAIN WHITE T'S - AMERICAN NIGHTS
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ALBUM REVIEW: PLAIN WHITE T’S – AMERICAN NIGHTS

April 14, 2015 Tillie Elvrum

Chicago pop band Plain White T’s have released their 7th album American Nights. The band made a name for themselves with their Grammy-nominated single “Hey There Delilah” in 2006/2007 – there hasn’t been much to […]

THE GRISWOLDS - Album ‘BE IMPRESSIVE’ released May
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THE GRISWOLDS – Album ‘BE IMPRESSIVE’ released May

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

Brace yourself or some Infectious hooks and catchy choruses as Australian four piece indie pop band The Griswolds bring a little sunshine to our shores this Spring. These four boys have all the youthful exuberance […]

ZOHARA - Bass And Drum - Listen
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ZOHARA – Bass And Drum – Listen

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

ZOHARA is a prodigiously talented songwriter and producer from Tel Aviv and London who has recently finished recording an album’s worth of brilliant, other-worldly material from her bedroom. Having showcased for a variety of labels […]

THE DEMIGS - Stream entire forthcoming 2xLP - Listen here
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THE DEMIGS – Stream entire forthcoming 2xLP – Listen here

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Denton, TX quartet The Demigs stream their forthcoming 20-song 2xLP in its entirety starting today. Listen and please share BELOW. The band take to the road for shows throughout the region over the course of […]

VILLAGERS - To play Irish dates
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VILLAGERS – To play Irish dates

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Villagers have announced Irish dates in May in support of their new album ‘Darling Arithmetic’. Villagers will play 20 May: DUBLIN, Olympia Theatre, 23 May: CORK, Opera House, 24 May: LIMERICK, Big Top, 25 May: BELFAST, […]

ANTON NEWCOMBE & TESS PARKS premiere track & announce album & tour - listen
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ANTON NEWCOMBE & TESS PARKS premiere track & announce album & tour – listen

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Anton Newcombe and Tess Parks will release their stunning collaboration ‘I Declare Nothing’ on A Recordings on 29th June 2015. Born in Berlin in early 2014 and nurtured over the following summer, ‘I Declare Nothing’ […]

PAUL WELLER - To play Belfast & Dublin in November
New Music

PAUL WELLER – To play Belfast & Dublin in November

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Rock icon Paul Weller has announced his Northern Irish return with a live date at the Waterfront, Belfast on 16 November and the Olympia theatre Dublin 17 November. Continuing his ever soaring creative peak, Paul […]

THE THURSTON MOORE BAND: Announce UK Tour Dates for Spring
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THE THURSTON MOORE BAND: Announce UK Tour Dates for Spring

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of their recent critically acclaimed album The Best Day (2014) The Thurston Moore Band (James Sedwards of Nought – guitar, Deb Googe of My Bloody Valentine – bass and Steve Shelley ofSonic […]

WOMAN'S HOUR - DANCING IN THE DARK - listen
New Music

WOMAN’S HOUR: Share ‘Sea of Silence’, from Upcoming Record Store Day Release.

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Woman’s Hour are happy to share a second track taken from the Dancing in the Dark 12″ which will be released on Record Store Day via Best Fit recordings. The intimate piano led track exposes […]

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