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          Oasis release ‘Bring It Down (Live From Edinburgh 9 August ’25)’

          August 22, 2025

          Ahead of beginning their sold-out run of shows in North America, Oasis release ‘Bring It On Down (Live from Edinburgh, 9 August ‘25).’ The track was recorded on Saturday 9th August at the second of […]

          Kings of Leon
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          Kings of Leon Drop New Single “We’re Onto Something” Featuring Zach Bryan

          August 22, 2025

          GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon have released new single, “We’re Onto Something” featuring Zach Bryan, via Love Tap Records, the band’s own imprint distributed by Virgin Records. Last weekend, Zach Bryan joined Kings of Leon on […]

          Suede
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          Suede Reveal 2026 UK Tour in Support of Antidepressants After Southbank Sell-Out

          August 22, 2025

          Suede have announced a UK tour for 2026 that will see the band take their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Antidepressants on the road for the first time. Access is available to an exclusive fan tour presale from Wednesday […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

          August 21, 2025

          It has taken five years for new Deftones music, the longest gap between studio albums for the Sacramento, California-based alternative metal icons, but now they return with the outstandingly atmospheric offering Private Music. However, things […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971

          August 21, 2025

          On the 18th of September 1971, The Who took to the stage at The Oval cricket ground in South London to headline ‘Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the People […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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
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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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          Chase & Status
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          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

          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

          August 18, 2025

          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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          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 […]

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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

          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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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

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

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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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

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          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

          August 6, 2025

          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 […]

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Month: June 2015

PETE MACLEOD - Streams new track ‘MINOTAUR’ - listen
New Music

PETE MACLEOD – Unveils video for new track ‘Minotaur’ – Watch

June 30, 2015 XS Noize

Introducing Pete MacLeod. Hailing from Glasgow and recently signed by Alan McGee’s Creation Management, Pete has been working with renowned producer Youth (Pink Floyd, The Verve, Primal Scream) to craft an eclectic dance record, showcasing […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: PESKY - KEEP ME
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: PESKY – KEEP ME

June 30, 2015 David McElroy

Pesky are a seven piece from Cumbria made up of 10-12 year olds and they’ve just released their debut track Keep Me from their forthcoming ep Smells Like Tween Spirit which, I have to say, is really rather […]

REVIEW: WOZNIAK - AUSTER EP
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REVIEW: WOZNIAK – AUSTER EP

June 30, 2015 David McElroy

Edinburgh’s Wozniak, whose superb Five Star featured on the first Almost Scottish Fiction ep, release their second ep, Auster the follow up to their superb debut e.p. Pikes Peak. Auster represents a leap forward for the band […]

HIDDEN CHARMS - Announce new single + Full UK Tour
New Music

HIDDEN CHARMS – Share début single ‘DREAMING OF ANOTHER GIRL’ – Listen

June 30, 2015 XS Noize

London four-piece HIDDEN CHARMS today revealed their debut single “Dreaming Of Another Girl,” which is set for release via B3SCI Records in North America and Deltasonic Records in the UK on July 24th, 2015. “Dreaming […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEPARTMENT M - 'Bleak Technique' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEPARTMENT M – ‘Bleak Technique’ – Listen

June 30, 2015 XS Noize

Leeds’ Department M are pleased to announce they will release new single ‘Bleak Technique’ as a limited edition 7” vinyl on 7th August via independent label Hide & Seek Records. The second track to be […]

THE PRODIGY announce 'THE NIGHT IS MY FRIEND' EP for July release
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THE PRODIGY announce ‘THE NIGHT IS MY FRIEND’ EP for July release

June 30, 2015 XS Noize

The Prodigy recently announced a huge tour of UK arenas to close their incredible 2015 – a year which witnessed the band score their 6th consecutive No.1 album. Taking the counter comment to the album’s […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: ARCADE FIRE - FUNERAL
Album Reviews

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: ARCADE FIRE – FUNERAL

June 29, 2015 Lori Gava

A decade after Arcade Fire’s debut album Funeral was released it can be hard to remember how Arcade Fire shook up musical standards. It arrived at a time when the music industry paradigm was disintegrating […]

SLEAFORD MODS - release new video for 'Tarantula Deadly Cargo'
New Music

SLEAFORD MODS – release new video for ‘Tarantula Deadly Cargo’

June 29, 2015 XS Noize

“Tarantula Deadly Cargo is a bit of a departure from the main formula and it reeks of a tour weary band in-between gigs, snatching their free time in a wink but quickly having to give […]

WHITE REAPER - share new track 'Pills' - Listen
New Music

WHITE REAPER – share new track ‘Pills’ – Listen

June 29, 2015 XS Noize

Like everything White Reaper does, the band’s trajectory from regional act renowned for its high-intensity shows to national touring group was accomplished at the speed of 0 to 60. “We went all over the country […]

JOHN J. PRESLEY - Announces White Ink EP for July 24th
New Music

JOHN J. PRESLEY – Announces White Ink EP for July 24th

June 29, 2015 XS Noize

Following his triumphant 2014 singles ‘Honeybee’ and ‘Left’, electric bluesman John J. Presley has announced the release of his debut EP White Ink, due digitally from July 24th via Vital Music, and on limited edition […]

BABY IN VAIN - return with ferocious new track 'Muscles'
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BABY IN VAIN – return with ferocious new track ‘Muscles’

June 29, 2015 XS Noize

Copenhagen’s Baby In Vain are back with their ferocious new track ‘Muscles’, streaming now on SoundCloud. The disorientating blues-sludge of ‘Muscles’ is a powerful return for the band, who despite having an average age of […]

WIN 2 WEEKEND TICKETS TO CREAMFIELDS
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WIN 2 WEEKEND TICKETS TO CREAMFIELDS

June 29, 2015 XS Noize

Creamfields 2015 is set to take over Daresbury, Chesire this August Bank Holiday Weekend with acts like Avicii, The Chemical Brothers, Armin van Buuren, Gorgon City & more (full line-up here). If you fancy WINNING […]

DARKTOWN JUBILEE - Announce 'City of Light' LP + home-town launch gig
Gigs

DARKTOWN JUBILEE – Announce ‘City of Light’ LP + home-town launch gig

June 29, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester Indie-Rockers DARKTOWN JUBILEE return with their brand new album ‘City of Light’ and accompanying single, Falling Down. ‘City of Light’ is the follow up to 2013’s well received debut album ‘The World, The Flesh […]

STEVE EYRE - Premiers videos from new ANDRENACHROME album - watch
New Music

STEVE EYRE – Premiers videos from new ANDRENACHROME album – watch

June 29, 2015 XS Noize

New Beginnings is the debut album from Lincolnshire musician Steve Eyre and is a complete step away from his first EP under this guise ‘Science & Nature’ released 3 years ago. This is also a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE PHANTOM SOUND - 'GET TO ME' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE PHANTOM SOUND – ‘GET TO ME’ – Listen

June 29, 2015 XS Noize

Marisa is currently completing her first solo album as The Phantom Sound Her influences include artists from the late 70s and early 80s punk and new wave movements such as David Bowie, Roxy Music, Blondie, […]

Rising Scottish rock band VUKOVI release 'Boy George' video - Watch
Gigs

Rising Scottish rock band VUKOVI release ‘Boy George’ video – Watch

June 27, 2015 XS Noize

Scotland’s Vukovi have unveiled the hard-hitting video for their new single ‘Boy George’ – watch now BELOW. The undeniably punchy track is backed by an equally powerful video, which sees singer Janine Shilstone battling her […]

MALPAS - Folktronica duo to release: ‘Rain River Sea’ LP - 27th July
New Music

MALPAS – Folktronica duo to release: ‘Rain River Sea’ LP – 27th July

June 27, 2015 XS Noize

MALPAS, aka songwriter Ali Forbes and producer Andy Savours, will release their début album ‘Rain River Sea’ on 27th July 2015 through Killing Moon Records.It’s a collection of ten gorgeous songs that meld intimate folk […]

ALDEN PENNER streams 'Canada in Space' EP in full! - listen here
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ALDEN PENNER streams ‘Canada in Space’ EP in full! – listen here

June 27, 2015 XS Noize

After recently announcing his signing to City Slang, ex-The Unicorns member Alden Penner is streaming his EP ‘Canada In Space’ in full online ahead of it’s release on June 29th. Alden Penner is set to […]

IS TROPICAL: hear new track + UK/European tour has started.
Features

INTERVIEW: IS TROPICAL – Share tour stories, influences and music with Mark Millar

June 26, 2015 XS Noize

How did Is Tropical form, and how did you decide on the name ? Hey! We formed on a muggy day in October in a South London squat. We had been playing together (the three […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE VRYLL SOCIETY - DEEP BLUE SKIES
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE VRYLL SOCIETY – DEEP BLUE SKIES

June 26, 2015 XS Noize

The Vryll Society have released their debut single ‘Deep Blue Skies’ on visionary label Deltasonic. The Vryll Society were discovered by label owner the late Alan Wells, and what a discovery this band are. ‘Deep Blue […]

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