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          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

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          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 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: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

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          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

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          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

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          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// 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 […]

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          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

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          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

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          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
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          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
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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 […]

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          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

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

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

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          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 […]

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          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
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          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

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          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to revisit Howl — the band’s third album and a bold creative left turn […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
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          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

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          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

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THE DUNWELLS  UK TOUR FEB 2015 / NEW EP ANNOUNCED
New Music

THE DUNWELLS ADDED TO GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL LINE-UP / Watch new video

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

The Dunwells are pleased to announce their addition to the line-up for The Great Escape, Europe’s leading festival for new music, on May 15th. This performance comes just before the release of their brand new […]

FOLLOW THE LION - To release debut EP 'The Candy and Gravity Motel' in June
New Music

FOLLOW THE LION – To release debut EP ‘The Candy and Gravity Motel’ in June

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

Follow the Lion are a Leeds based alternative rock band who formed in 2013, quickly gaining a strong following thanks to their energetic and infectious live sets. The band have played a range of venues […]

HEYROCCO - NEW SINGLE 'ALLISON' released June 1st - Listen
New Music

HEYROCCO – NEW SINGLE ‘ALLISON’ released June 1st – Listen

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

After making waves at home and abroad last year, US three-piece Heyrocco, continue to win fans on both sides of the pond with their infectious mix of grunge-pop. The band are now set to unleash […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : CEREMONY - ‘YOUR LIFE IN FRANCE
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : CEREMONY – ‘YOUR LIFE IN FRANCE

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

After recently announcing their forthcoming album The L-Shaped Man and sharing a double video for album tracks “The Separation” and “The Understanding,” Ceremony are back today to share the video for another track from the […]

MUMFORD & SONS  will release their third album, 'Wilder Mind', on the 4th May
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW : MUMFORD & SONS – WILDER MIND

May 6, 2015 Thomas S. Day

After the massive success of 2012’s Babel both here and in the USA, London’s Mumford & Sons return with their 3rd studio album Wilder Mind on 4th May 2015. For better or worse, the album finds the […]

WOAHNOWS - Stream Debut Album 'Understanding and Everything Else' In Full
Album Stream

WOAHNOWS – Stream Debut Album ‘Understanding and Everything Else’ In Full

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Plymouth turbo-charged-indie-punks WOAHNOWS are pleased to be streaming their debut album ‘Understanding and Everything Else’ in full this week. The album is out now via Big Scary Monsters Recording Company and available to listen to […]

COUNTING DOWN TO THE... GIGANTIC INDIE ALL DAYER VOL.2 SATURDAY 23rd MAY 2015
Gigs

COUNTING DOWN TO THE… GIGANTIC INDIE ALL DAYER VOL.2 SATURDAY 23rd MAY 2015

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

One May Bank Holiday down, one GIGANTIC one it’s time to get excited for one of huge proportion still to come as we count down to the… GIGANTIC INDIE ALL DAYER VOL. 2. Gigantic by […]

GRATEFUL DEAD - 'FARE THEE WELL: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD' TO BE SCREENED IN UK CINEMAS
New Music

GRATEFUL DEAD – ‘FARE THEE WELL: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD’ TO BE SCREENED IN UK CINEMAS

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

GRATEFUL DEAD – ‘FARE THEE WELL: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD’ TO BE SCREENED IN UK CINEMAS Tickets to go on sale on 13th May for ‘Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 years of […]

COLDER - ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE TURN YOUR BACK
New Music

COLDER – ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE TURN YOUR BACK

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Colder has just completed his third, very long-awaited album and it’s abundantly clear from the opening strains that the lengthy absence since 2002 debut on Trevor Jackson’s seminal OUTPUT Recordings (‘Again’, and 2005 successor,’Heat’) hasn’t […]

POSTCARDS FROM JEFF - RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM 'MODERN LANGUAGE' 24th July
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POSTCARDS FROM JEFF – RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ‘MODERN LANGUAGE’ 24th July

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Postcards From Jeff release their debut album ‘Modern Language’. An elegy for cinema revealing stolen glimpses of another world, another life. Each track a cinematic snapshot, shifting and shimmering in a flickering film light, capturing […]

The Thurston Moore Band Announces North American Summer Tour Dates
Gigs

The Thurston Moore Band Announces North American Summer Tour Dates

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Following an extensive European summer tour, the Thurston Moore Band will return to North America for series of shows on the East Coast, beginning with an appearance at Montreal’s Osheaga Music & Arts Festival (July […]

CAJSA SIIK - New single "Follow You Down" Listen
New Music

CAJSA SIIK – to release “Change Of Heart” as New single! – Listen

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Hot off the back of releasing her latest studio album ‘Contra’ in October last year, Swedish singer-songwriter Cajsa Siik releases anothersparkling single. ‘Change Of Heart’ is the third new outing from Cajsa this spring, and […]

GAZ COOMBES - MATADOR
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES releases new single – “THE GIRL WHO FELL TO EARTH” is out 15th June – plus UK & Irish tour starts this week

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes releases the third single from his hugely acclaimed solo album Matador (“His masterpiece” Q, 4*) on June 15th. “The Girl Who Fell To Earth” is the gorgeous acoustic heart and soul of Matador […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : LUNACRE - ENGINE - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : LUNACRE – ENGINE – Listen

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Split between Cambridge and London, the enigmatic electro-indie quintet Lunacre, are now ready to release their latest single ‘Engine’. It’s a multifarious listen which blends a number of influences and calls to mind the sounds […]

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 04/05/2015 6
Vinyl Five

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 04/05/2015

May 4, 2015 Kenny Murdock

Check out this weeks ‘Vinyl Five for Monday 04/05/2015’, 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 BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE WILL RELEASE 'MUSIQUE DE FILM IMAGINE' ON 27TH APRIL
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW : THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE – Musique De Film Imagine’

May 3, 2015 Lori Gava

Anton Newcombe founder and leader of the legendary Brian Jonestown Massacre has released their 15th album Musique De Film Imagine. The predominantly instrumental record was generating and originated by Newcombe on “the band’s behalf” and […]

EDITORS - Announce massive European tour, see dates / download new song
Gigs

EDITORS – Announce massive European tour, see dates / download new song

May 2, 2015 XS Noize

Editors this week announced their plans for a comeback in 2015. Taking production duties into their own hands,with Alan Moulder on mixing duties. the Birmingham indie rock five-piece have been holed up in a studio […]

NORDIC GIANTS - reveal 'Rapture' video
Gigs

NORDIC GIANTS – reveal ‘Rapture’ video

May 1, 2015 XS Noize

Nordic Giants have unveiled the short film for ‘Rapture’, the lead track from the elusive duo’s debut album A Séance Of Dark Delusions released through Kscope on May 4th. The video premiered at Wonderland who […]

FRANKIE & THE HEARTSTRINGS  Announce new album 'Decency'
Gigs

FRANKIE & THE HEARTSTRINGS Announce new album ‘Decency’

May 1, 2015 XS Noize

Frankie & The Heartstrings mark a welcome return this summer and are pleased to announce details of their third album ‘Decency’ on July 10th through Pop Sex Ltd. A taster of what’s to come can […]

CARALIS releases video for 'Be Automatic'!
New Music

CARALIS releases video for ‘Be Automatic’!

May 1, 2015 XS Noize

CARALIS is the brainchild of former Anison front man Dan Frau, who began writing and creating music for his solo project after the band split in late 2014. Collaborating with producer and friend John Merriman, […]

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