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          Humanist Release Deluxe Edition of “On The Edge of a Lost and Lonely World” with New Track “Everybody Needs” ft. Emily Breeze

          August 26, 2025

          Just over a year since the release of the acclaimed album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, today Humanist announce the release of an expanded deluxe edition of the LP – out today via Bella […]

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          August 26, 2025

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          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

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          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

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

          August 25, 2025

          Four years after their Brit Award-winning Blue Weekend gave them their first UK No. 1, Wolf Alice return with The Clearing—an album that feels less like a follow-up and more like a hard-earned arrival. Rather […]

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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
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          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 […]

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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

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

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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
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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// 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: Dates, venues, tickets and more

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

          August 20, 2025

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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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NORTHERN UPROAR - Return With Beautiful Spanish Influenced Album
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NORTHERN UPROAR – Return With Beautiful Spanish Influenced Album

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

Northern Uproar release a new album on October 9th 2015. ‘Hey Samurai!’, the Mancunian band’s fifth studio album, is set to impress fans and critics alike, challenging preconceptions through its unique blending of classic indie […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MICHAEL HEAD AND THE STRANDS - THE OLDE WORLD
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ALBUM REVIEW: MICHAEL HEAD AND THE STRANDS – THE OLDE WORLD

August 23, 2015 Lori Gava

Michael Head will be releasing The Olde World, a companion album to his mythic The Magical World of the Strands on August 28th. The release is like a wine aged to perfection, this vintage contains […]

ENEMIES - premiere 'Play Fire' their first track in two years. (Video)
New Music

ENEMIES – premiere ‘Play Fire’ their first track in two years. (Video)

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from their critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘Embark, Embrace’, Irish post-rock meets math-pop quartet Enemies are now set to return with their first new single in almost two years ‘Play Fire’. On the new […]

FOALS - Reveal new track 'Mountain At My Gates' - Listen
New Music

Listen to New Song from ‘Foals’ – ‘A Knife In The Ocean’

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

Foals have unveiled yet another new track from their upcoming fourth album. ‘A Knife In The Ocean’ is the third song to be taken from their new record ‘What Went Down’. You can listen to […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FUTURE ELEVATORS - 'MODERN WORLD'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: FUTURE ELEVATORS – ‘MODERN WORLD’

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

For the first single from Future Elevators self-titled debut, frontman Michael Shackelford found inspiration watching old episodes of Carl Sagan’s legendary documentary Cosmos: A Personal Voyage. The celestial visuals—planets spinning in space, clusters of stars […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEPARTMENT M - 'Bleak Technique' - Listen
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DEPARTMENT M – Stream ‘Bleak Technique’ B-Side ‘Long Way Into Your Heart’ – Listen

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

Leeds duo, Department M, are pleased to be streaming ‘Long Way Into Your Heart’, the b-side from their new single ‘Bleak Technique’ which is out now on limited edition 7” vinyl via independent label Hide […]

AUGUST WELLS - To release 'Come On In Out Of That Night', 4th September
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AUGUST WELLS – To release ‘Come On In Out Of That Night’, 4th September

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

‘Come On In Out Of That Night’ is the new single by August Wells and will be released on Friday September 4th on FIFA records.A musical project formed in New York by Dublin native Ken […]

GLASGOW'S 'MEDICINE MEN' RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE 'LOWLANDS', (Video)
New Music

GLASGOW’S ‘MEDICINE MEN’ RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE ‘LOWLANDS’, (Video)

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

Glasgow’s Medicine Men return with a new single ‘Lowlands’, released on 4th September 2015 via This Feeling Records. The band already caused quite a stir with their debut single ‘Show What You’re Made Of’, released […]

INTERVIEW: Michael Hutchence Producer Danny Saber talks about new track 'Friction' 1
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LEGENDARY MUSIC PRODUCER DANNY SABER TO WRITE COLUMN FOR XS NOIZE

August 21, 2015 XS Noize

“Ever wondered what it’s like to work in the music business? What happens in the studio? How do those magic tracks come to life? XSNoize are pleased to announce that we can now offer you […]

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

STEREOPHONICS – announce ten date UK arena tour for December 2015

August 21, 2015 XS Noize

After their brilliant performance at T in the Park and a headline slot at V Festival to follow this weekend, Stereophonics announce ten UK arena dates for this December, including a show at London’s O2 […]

WOLF ALICE - Unveil Grindhouse Inspired ‘YOU’RE A GERM’ Video
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WOLF ALICE – Unveil Grindhouse Inspired ‘YOU’RE A GERM’ Video

August 21, 2015 XS Noize

Wolf Alice are today sharing the new video to current single ‘You’re A Germ’. Directed by Chris Grieder and inspired by b-movie and early grindhouse films, the clip captures the song’s whispered menace and the […]

CourtneyBarnett
New Music

COURTNEY BARNETT – unveils new video as part of mysterious global teaser campaign

August 21, 2015 XS Noize

‘Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go To The Party’ is the new single from Courtney Barnett, already one of 2015’s most-talked about break – out stars. Shot 48 hours ago and directed by Jon […]

THE CORONAS WILL RELEASE ‘JUST LIKE THAT’, THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE LONG WAY’, ON 16TH FEBRUARY
Gigs

THE CORONAS – To play Belfast Ulster Hall, Sunday 20th December

August 21, 2015 XS Noize

The Coronas are one of Ireland’s biggest and best loved rock bands and make a welcome return to Belfast on Sunday 20th December. The Coronas hurtled into 2015 with a sold out show at the […]

NO DEVOTION - release anthemic new single 'Permanent Sunlight'. Debut album out 25th September.
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: NO DEVOTION – PERMANENT SUNLIGHT

August 21, 2015 Fionn Crossan

No Devotion are back with their second single since last years “Stay”. ‘Permanent Sunlight’  pulls no punches.  The band formed with former members of  ‘LostProphets‘ and singer Geoff Rickley from American rock band ‘Thursday‘. This track comes […]

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: THE BEST OF MANSUN
Video Spotlight

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: THE BEST OF MANSUN

August 20, 2015 XS Noize

Mansun were an English alternative rock band formed in Chester in 1995. The band comprised vocalist/rhythm guitarist Paul Draper, bassist Stove King, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dominic Chad, and drummer Andie Rathbone. It was announced in […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FIDLAR - TOO
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: FIDLAR – TOO

August 20, 2015 Fionn Crossan

FIDLAR are the American garage punk band from Los Angeles. Since formation in 2009, the band have epitomised Party music. The band have yet to change up their sound massively, from their early EP’s like […]

HOTEI - to release debut international album 'Strangers' October 16th
Gigs

HOTEI – to release debut international album ‘Strangers’ October 16th

August 20, 2015 XS Noize

HOTEI has announced the release of his new album ‘Strangers’, the first international release of his stellar career on October 16th through Spinefarm Records. The album features an array of impressive guests including the godfather […]

THE SHEEPDOGS Announce New Album - ‘Future Nostalgia’
New Music

THE SHEEPDOGS Announce New Album – ‘Future Nostalgia’

August 20, 2015 XS Noize

The Sheepdogs will release their third album Future Nostalgia on October 2nd, 2015 via Dine Alone Records (City and Colour, BRONCHO). The highly-anticipated collection, mixed by Vance Powell (Jack White) in Nashville, brings the band […]

EXCLUSIVE - TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 - 'Think Of The Sunshine' - Listen
Track Of The Day

EXCLUSIVE – TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 – ‘Think Of The Sunshine’ – Listen

August 20, 2015 Marty Clarke

Hurricane #1 formed in Oxford in 1996 by Andy Bell, formerly of Ride, and vocalist/guitarist Alex Lowe. The band also consisted of Will Pepper on Bass and Gareth Farmer on the sticks. They released their self-titled album […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MALPAS - Rain River Sea
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MALPAS – Rain River Sea

August 20, 2015 Tommy Trujillo

I am a firm believer that all music is mood music and environment is a heavy factor. Pardon my brief moment of ignorance, but, as a native Californian, I’ve often pondered why it is that […]

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