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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

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          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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

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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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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 […]

          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 […]

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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

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          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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        • Eros Ramazzotti
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          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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
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          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

          August 16, 2025

          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

          Lady Gaga
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          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

          August 13, 2025

          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

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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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          June 19, 2025

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

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        • John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
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          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

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          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
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          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

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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

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EMILIE NICOLAS - Shares Stunning, new video for the single 'Pstereo' - Watch
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EMILIE NICOLAS – Shares Stunning, new video for the single ‘Pstereo’ – Watch

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her stunning debut LP ‘Like I’m A Warrior’ on June 29th, Emilie Nicolas has unveiled the brand new video for ‘Pstereo’, the single which is out June 22nd. The Emilie […]

GENGAHR - ANNOUNCE UK OCT TOUR
Gigs

GENGAHR – ANNOUNCE UK OCT TOUR

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their debut album A Dream Outside – slated for a June 15th Release through Transgressive Records – North London’s Gengahr are set to head out on the road this October for […]

ICKY BLOSSOMS - NEW ALBUM 'MASK' OUT THIS MONTH - Watch video
New Music

ICKY BLOSSOMS – NEW ALBUM ‘MASK’ OUT THIS MONTH – Watch video

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Electronic pop trio Icky Blossoms share their new video for single “In Folds” below. The video finds the band in their very own own horror film and not for the faint of heart! As the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : LIGHTS THAT CHANGE - 'Voices' Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : LIGHTS THAT CHANGE – ‘Voices’ Listen

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Lights That Change is an alternative ethereal dreampop outfit, hailing from North Wales and headed by Marc Joy. After many years producing other artists, he finally turned his attention towards his own creative endeavours. Thus […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD'S JAMES GRAHAM TALKS ABOUT END OF TOUR + NEW SINGLE WITH ROBERT SMITH
Interviews

THE TWILIGHT SAD’S JAMES GRAHAM TALKS ABOUT END OF TOUR + NEW SINGLE WITH ROBERT SMITH

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

The Twilight Sad have had their most successful year of their career after releasing their masterpiece ‘Nobody Wants to Be Here, and Nobody Wants to Leave’, one of the best albums released last year. I […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : CEREMONY - ‘YOUR LIFE IN FRANCE
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CEREMONY – STREAM NEW ALBUM THE L-SHAPED MAN – listen

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

In advance of next week’s release of their new album The L-Shaped Man, Ceremony is back today to share a stream of the record in its entirety. Check out The L-Shaped Man in full here […]

COURTNEY BARNETT RELEASES VIDEO FOR "DEAD FOX"
New Music

COURTNEY BARNETT RELEASES VIDEO FOR “DEAD FOX”

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

Courtney Barnett’s debut album which was released in March on Mom+Pop Music has taken the music world by storm, with critics hailing the Melbourne-based artist as one of the most important songwriters of her generation. […]

MOON KING ANNOUNCE US TOUR WITH MR TWIN SISTER THIS SUMMER
Gigs

MOON KING ANNOUNCE US TOUR WITH MR TWIN SISTER THIS SUMMER

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

Toronto duo Moon King released their debut LP Secret Life last month on Last Gang Records. Now, the band is wrapping up a run of dates with Doldrums and have announced a summer tour with […]

THE CURE'S Roger O'Donnell Releases Solo Album Feat. Julia Kent
New Music

THE CURE’S Roger O’Donnell Releases Solo Album Feat. Julia Kent

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

Best known for his role as keyboard player with alternative rock band The Cure, Roger O’Donnell has spent most of the last five years composing for orchestral strings. Ranging in size from the Wurttemberg Chamber […]

ORPHAN BOY  Announce third album Coastal Tones for May 25th
Gigs

ORPHAN BOY Announce third album Coastal Tones for May 25th

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

Featuring recent single ‘Beats Like Distant Tides’ and the forthcoming 2nd cut, ‘From the Provinces’, Cleethorpes’ Orphan Boy announce the release of their triumphant third album Coastal Tones for May 25th via Concrete Recordings. Offering […]

FUFANU share brand new track from forthcoming 'Adjust to the Light' EP + more LONDON shows announced.
Gigs

FUFANU share brand new track from forthcoming ‘Adjust to the Light’ EP + more LONDON shows announced.

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

Fufanu follow up their Circus Life debut with an EP of brand new material. ‘Adjust to the Light’ will be released as a 12” Vinyl and Digital Download via One Little Indian on Monday 29th […]

ALBUM REVIEW : NORTHERN AMERICAN - MODERN PHENOMENA
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW : NORTHERN AMERICAN – MODERN PHENOMENA

May 12, 2015 Lori Gava

Hailing from the sun filled city of LA, the quartet Northern American releases their first full length album on May 19th. “Modern Phenomena” is the follow up to their self released EP  “Happiness Hangover”. Theirs […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: AUGUST WELLS - ‘Here in the Wild’ - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: AUGUST WELLS – ‘Here in the Wild’ – Listen

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

‘Here in the Wild’ is a sumptuous piece of music by Ken Griffin (Rollerskate Skinny,Kid Silver and Favourite Sons) and New York pianist John Rauchenberger, with their new band August Wells. A thoughtful, piano and […]

SHAUN RYDER - RELEASES LIMITED EDITION Vinyl 12" - 'CLOSE THE DAM' - Listen
New Music

SHAUN RYDER – RELEASES LIMITED EDITION Vinyl 12″ – ‘CLOSE THE DAM’ – Listen

May 11, 2015 XS Noize

Shaun William Ryder once of Happy Mondays and Black Grape but now also known for UFO Documentaries, “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ and having teeth not quite as white as former bandmate […]

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 11/05/2015 6
Vinyl Five

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 11/05/2015

May 11, 2015 Kenny Murdock

Check out this weeks ‘Vinyl Five for Monday 11/05/2015’, The essential vinyl you should own this week, carefully selected by Kenny Murdock from Belfast’s best vinyl record store ‘Sick Records, Belfast‘.   Album Of The […]

MAXIMO PARK - Announce 10th Anniversary Shows
Gigs

MAXIMO PARK – Announce 10th Anniversary Shows

May 11, 2015 XS Noize

Maxïmo Park are pleased to mark their 10th anniversary with news of a series of live shows in November 2015. Celebrating ten years since the release of their debut ‘A Certain Trigger’, the band will […]

LUCY ROSE - Announces new album 'Work It Out'
New Music

LUCY ROSE – Announces new album ‘Work It Out’

May 11, 2015 XS Noize

Lucy Rose has announced details of a new album for the Summer. ‘Work It Out’ is released on the 6th July through Columbia Records. It features her recent, Radio 1 playlisted returning single ‘Our Eyes’, […]

STEREOPHONICS announce new single, new album & V Festival headline slot for summer 2015
New Music

STEREOPHONICS announce new single, new album & V Festival headline slot for summer 2015

May 11, 2015 XS Noize

Stereophonics are set to release a brand new single, ‘C’est La Vie’ on May 11th, taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album ‘Keep The Village Alive’, which is due September 11th on their own Stylus […]

THE ARKIVE announces THE FALL reissues 2
New Music

THE ARKIVE announces THE FALL reissues

May 11, 2015 XS Noize

The Arkive is the new catalogue and archive department for past and present Beggars Group labels and artists, and they are pleased to announce the Beggars Banquet reissues of several long awaited albums by The […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: KILL THE WAVES - BETTER DAYS - listen
New Music

KILL THE WAVES – Release new single ‘The Oak Tree – Watch video

May 11, 2015 XS Noize

Kill The Waves have released their latest single The Oak Tree via Bloc+Music. The track is taken from their debut album, The One That Could Have Been. We said: Opener Oak Tree sets the scene […]

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