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          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 […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

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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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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

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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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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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

          August 25, 2025

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          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
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          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

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          All Points East has always prided itself on curating a forward-thinking electronic bill, and this year was no exception. Chase & Status set Victoria Park alight with their trademark mix of drum ’n’ bass and […]

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          December 22, 2018

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          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

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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 Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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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          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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          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 […]

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

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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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          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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LIVE REVIEW: DU BLONDE - The Shacklewell Arms, London 21st July 2015 1
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LIVE REVIEW: DU BLONDE – The Shacklewell Arms, London 21st July 2015

July 22, 2015 Thomas S. Day

The Shacklewell Arms is a tricky pub to find, but as tonight they play host to Du Blonde tonight, I made it my prerogative to find it! The venue is a tiny dance hall at […]

DRINKS (Cate Le Bon & White Fence) share new song, 'Laying Down Rock', taken from Hermits On Holiday
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DRINKS (Cate Le Bon & White Fence) share new song, ‘Laying Down Rock’, taken from Hermits On Holiday

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

Heavenly Recordings are thrilled to announce the signing of DRINKS, the new project from Cate Le Bon and Tim Presley, aka White Fence, whose album Hermits On Holiday will be released 21st August. The pair […]

Electronic / indie duo PERTINI - to release Debut single ‘Blackfriars Bridge’ on July 31st
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Electronic / indie duo PERTINI – to release Debut single ‘Blackfriars Bridge’ on July 31st

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

Not many bands have disbanded due to a key band member wanting to become a priest, but this time last year, Sandro Schiena, found himself on the wrong side of the altar when his co-founder […]

WOMPS - Premiere new single ‘Live A Little Less’ Recorded by Steve Albini
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WOMPS – Premiere new single ‘Live A Little Less’ Recorded by Steve Albini

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

This debut single from Glasgow’s WOMPS, is a first taste of eleven tracks recorded by Steve Albini at Electrical Audio Studios for their upcoming LP. Mastered by Matthew Barnhart of Chicago Mastering Service and is […]

ALPHAS - REVEAL VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'WAVES'
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ALPHAS – REVEAL VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘WAVES’

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

Waves is the follow up to the Aberdeen trio Alphas debut single, Here Comes The Burn, and captures the band’s kinetic onstage presence with a pure punchy indie pop sound that could easily appeal to […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CLIFF LOTHAR – THE SNOW IS FALLING
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CLIFF LOTHAR – THE SNOW IS FALLING

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

In early 2013, Cliff Lothar seemingly appeared out of thin air with the ‘White Savage’ EP, released on legendary Dutch label Viewlexx. It was a unique sounding release, which quickly gained widespread support. White Savage […]

WOLF ALICE - SHARE ‘BROS’ VIDEO - Watch
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WOLF ALICE – unveil ‘You’re A Germ’ as next single

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

With their stunning debut album, My Love Is Cool, now racking up acclaim across the globe, London’s Wolf Alice are pleased to announce live favourite ‘You’re A Germ’ as their next single. Flirting with whispered […]

SHOPPING - Announce second album, 'WHY CHOOSE' released 2nd October
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SHOPPING – Announce second album, ‘WHY CHOOSE’ released 2nd October

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in East London in 2012 by members Rachel Aggs (guitar), Billy Easter (bass) and Andrew Milk (drums), SHOPPING forge an itchy, angular explosion of propulsive bass lines, primitive disco-not-disco drums and guitar lines sharp […]

Download / listen to new track ‘CAN’T TAKE IT’ from SEXTILE
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SEXTILE – SHARE 2ND TRACK ‘FLESH’ from DEBUT ALBUM ‘A THOUSAND HANDS’ OUT AUGUST 21ST

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

Last month brand new LA band SEXTILE shared their debut track online, gleaning attention from blogs & music sites across the web. Today, with the release of their debut album ‘A Thousand Hands’ set for […]

THE VIEW - Announce Single 'Under The Rug' & Album released September 11th with UK Autumn Tour Dates
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THE VIEW – Announce Single ‘Under The Rug’ & Album released September 11th with UK Autumn Tour Dates

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

Off the back of Isle of Wight, T in The Park and Kyle Falconer’s tour with Mark Ronson performing The Bike Song, (Glastonbury, Benicassim and Australian dates) The View are pleased to announce a UK […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BRING ME THE HORIZON - 'Happy Song'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: BRING ME THE HORIZON – ‘Happy Song’

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

Sunday, July 12th 2015 saw the much anticipated unveiling of a brand new track by Sheffield’s finest, Bring Me The Horizon. ‘Happy Song’ was the ‘rockest’ record on Dan Carter’s rock show. 2013 saw Bring […]

Danish teens BABY IN VAIN unveil provocative 'Muscles' video
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Danish teens BABY IN VAIN unveil provocative ‘Muscles’ video

July 20, 2015 XS Noize

Copenhagen’s Baby In Vain have unveiled the provocative and surreal new video for their track ‘Muscles’. Watch now BELOW. Surrounded by henchman and a sickening buffet of sugary sweets and seafood, the Danish teenagers take […]

MARTIN GORE - Shares video for 'EUROPA HYMN' - Watch
New Music

MARTIN GORE – Announces Remix EP + Remix Competition

July 20, 2015 XS Noize

Martin Gore has announced a remix EP on double 12” vinyl and digital release, out on 2 October 2015 via Mute. The vinyl will include remixes by Andy Stott, Virgil Enzinger and Christoffer Berg, alongside […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS - BORN IN THE ECHOES
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS – BORN IN THE ECHOES

July 20, 2015 Fionn Crossan

The Chemical Brothers, success is undeniable. Credited as pioneers of the 90’s dance music scene. Along with groups like The Prodigy, they have platinum selling albums under their belts such as their 1995 debut Exit […]

SEØUEL shares new track 'Subtle'! / EP 'Reykjavik' due July 24th
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SEØUEL shares new track ‘Subtle’! / EP ‘Reykjavik’ due July 24th

July 20, 2015 XS Noize

London-based Scottish producer SEØUEL shares another slice of his darkcore sounds with new track ‘Subtle’. The EP ‘Reykjavik’ is due July 24th via Disorder Recordings. Inspired by the icy, otherworldly scenery of Reykjavik, ‘Subtle’ is […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOXIE KICKS - 'SO ALIVE' - Listen / Download
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOXIE KICKS – ‘SO ALIVE’ – Listen / Download

July 20, 2015 XS Noize

Introducing Moxie Kicks, who release their debut single ‘So Alive’ on July 31st 2015. Mixed by Chris Potter (The Verve, U2) the song is an upbeat indie stomper, drenched in harmonies and arpeggiated guitars reminiscent […]

LIVE REVIEW: ANTON NEWCOMBE & TESS PARKS at Olso, Hackney 18th July 2015 2
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: ANTON NEWCOMBE & TESS PARKS at Olso, Hackney 18th July 2015

July 19, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Tonight, Hackney’s Olso plays host to psychedelic legend Anton Newcombe and the smouldering vocals of Ontario’s Tess Parks. The tour marks the release of I Declare Nothing, Newcombe and Parks collaborative LP which was released […]

EDITORS - announce new album 'IN DREAM' out 2nd October
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VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: EDITORS

July 18, 2015 XS Noize

Following the surprise release of their first new music in two years via a secretive placing of ‘No Harm’ on a Play It Again Sam label sampler and a further taster in the form of […]

GENGAHR - share video for 'Haunter' - Watch
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GENGAHR – share new single ‘Fill My Gums With Blood’ + Free Download

July 18, 2015 XS Noize

North London boys Gengahr have announced new single ‘Fill My Gums With Blood’. A favourite since first appearing online as a demo back in spring 2014, it has since evolved into a standout track from […]

French-Cameroonian duo AIR BAG ONE debut new track 'You've Got Somethin'
New Music

Indie-Pop duo AIR BAG ONE debut new track ‘Killing Stars’ with Wonderland

July 18, 2015 XS Noize

Cameroon-born, France-based, duo called AIR BAG ONE have just shared their brand new track ‘Killing Stars’. Sitting somewhere between Everything Everything, Phoenix – and with more than a few nods to 80s pop as well […]

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