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          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 […]

          DOVES
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          DOVES reveal ‘Best of..’ track listing and announce new Sheffield and Manchester live shows

          August 26, 2025

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

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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: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

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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
          Book Reviews

          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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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

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

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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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          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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WIN: Tickets to see FLORENCE + THE MACHINE at SSE ARENA, Belfast Weds 9th September 2015
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WIN: Tickets to see FLORENCE + THE MACHINE at SSE ARENA, Belfast Weds 9th September 2015

August 19, 2015 XS Noize

‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’, Florence’s third critically acclaimed album went to the top of the the Irish & UK album chart, selling more than the rest of the top 5 combined, topping the […]

ANGELINE - To release Back to Pike Place EP in September
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ANGELINE – To release Back to Pike Place EP in September

August 19, 2015 XS Noize

Originally from Loire Atlantique in France, singer/songwriter Angéline is now based in London, the city in which she studied for her music degree. She describes her latest EP ‘Back to Pike Place’ as bold and […]

EofE - Announce Self-Titled Debut Album
New Music

EofE – Announce Self-Titled Debut Album

August 19, 2015 XS Noize

After a prolific year of relentless touring and three epic singles, Black Country 5-piece EofE have become one of the most hotly-tipped newcomers with their thunderous brand of pop rock. Following their highly-acclaimed performance at […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DILLY DALLY - "Desire" - Watch video
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DILLY DALLY – “Desire” – Watch video

August 19, 2015 XS Noize

Dilly Dally have shared the video for their new single “Desire”. Directed by Benjamin Dabu (who also directed Dilly Dally’s video for “Candy Mountain”), the footage was shot in and around the band’s native Toronto. […]

CITY AND COLOUR - announces new single 'Wasted Love' - Watch video
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CITY AND COLOUR – announces new single ‘Wasted Love’ – Watch video

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

World-renowned singer, songwriter and performer City and Colour (aka Dallas Green), returns with ‘Wasted Love’, the first official single from his brand new album ‘If I Should Go Before You’, released October 9th on Dine […]

THE ORDINARY BOYS - BREAK 10 YEAR HIATUS WITH  COMEBACK ALBUM
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THE ORDINARY BOYS – Announce New Self Titled Album

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

After a break of nearly 10 years, The Ordinary Boys are back with their most definitive album to date. Lead single ‘Four Letter Word’ is a soaring, energy driven statement of intent reminiscent of their […]

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

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

With the band’s inaugural Reading and Leeds performances quickly approaching, No Devotion today share ‘Permanent Sunlight’, the second new track to appear from the band’s debut LP Permanence coming next month. After sharing the blistering […]

NEW ORDER - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: 'MUSIC COMPLETE' - Listen to track
Gigs

NEW ORDER – unveil new video for ‘Restless’ – Watch

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

NEW ORDER have unveiled the official video for ‘Restless’, the first single to be taken from their new album Music Complete. Directed by acclaimed Spanish filmmakers NYSU, who have previously worked with Wild Beasts, Radiohead’s […]

Watch star-studded video for: ST ANTHONY - An ode to Anthony H Wilson... 2
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ST ANTHONY – charity single remixed by Andrew Weatherall – Watch video

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

Skinny Dog Records are proud to announce the release of ‘ST ANTHONY: AN ODE TO ANTHONY H WILSON’, a touching tribute to Factory Records legend Tony Wilson. The single is out now and features a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DRINKS - Hermits on Holiday
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DRINKS – Hermits on Holiday

August 18, 2015 Jamie Gibson

On paper, a side project like DRINKS looks like a safe bet. On the one hand you’ve got Cate Le Bon, by now an established and critically acclaimed Welsh expat known for the unique blending […]

CHEATAHS - announce new album, Mythologies due 30th October
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CHEATAHS – announce new album, Mythologies due 30th October

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

Cheatahs have announced news of their second album ‘Mythologies’, due for release through Wichita Recordings on October 30th. ‘Seven Sisters’, the first track lifted from the album and featuring guest vocals by London musicians Liv […]

ENIGMATIC ELECTRONIC DUO 'MONARCHY' LINE UP LIMITED AUTUMN UK DATES
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ENIGMATIC ELECTRONIC DUO ‘MONARCHY’ LINE UP LIMITED AUTUMN UK DATES

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

Enigmatic electronic duo – MONARCHY – will return to dominate the dance floors of the UK once more this October for a limited number of live shows. In the midst of a full European tour […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CHAIN OF FLOWERS - 'CRISIS'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CHAIN OF FLOWERS – ‘CRISIS’

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

Emerging from the murk and dirt of their Cardiff home, Chain Of Flowers have lifted the lid on new track ‘Crisis’, along with details of their long-awaited debut album. Recorded at Monnow Valley Studios in […]

DANGER MOUSE - LAUNCHES 30TH CENTURY RECORDS
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DANGER MOUSE – LAUNCHES 30TH CENTURY RECORDS

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

Brian Burton, aka Danger Mouse, is excited to announce 30th Century Records, his imprint in collaboration with Columbia Records. Beginning this fall, the world-renowned artist, songwriter and producer will oversee a label comprised of artists […]

WATCH: TAME IMPALA'S "LET IT HAPPEN" VIDEO
Gigs

WATCH: TAME IMPALA’S “LET IT HAPPEN” VIDEO

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

TAME IMPALA has released the video for “Let It Happen” off their critically acclaimed third studio album Currents, which came out via Interscope on July 17th. The band will be returning to the US in […]

FIDLAR - UNVEIL VIDEO FOR NEW SONG 'DRONE'
New Music

FIDLAR – UNVEIL VIDEO FOR NEW SONG ‘DRONE’

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

Following a worldwide premiere on Beats 1 / Apple Music with Zane Lowe, today FIDLAR are unleashing a new song and music video to the masses with their track ‘Drone’. Along with ’40oz. On Repeat’ […]

50 CENT announces new track "9 SHOTS" (out 15th August) + three UK arena dates for November 2015
Gigs

50 CENT announces new track “9 SHOTS” (out 15th August) + three UK arena dates for November 2015

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

Award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor & producer Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson has announced the release of 9 Shots, the newest song from his highly anticipated upcoming album, Street King Immortal. 50 premiered his track live in […]

LONELADY - announces autumn tour / listen to new single 'Silverings'
New Music

LONELADY – announces autumn tour / listen to new single ‘Silverings’

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

This Autumn LoneLady (Julie Campbell) and her band will embark on their biggest tour yet, throughout the UK and Europe, including a headline date at Heaven, London on 7th October. To celebrate we are releasing […]

CHVRCHES - SHARE VIDEO FOR "LEAVE A TRACE"
New Music

CHVRCHES – SHARE VIDEO FOR “LEAVE A TRACE”

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

Having recently announced their highly anticipated sophomore album, Every Open Eye (out 9/25 on Glassnote) and massive North American tour, Scottish trio CHVRCHES are excited to share the video for their single “Leave A Trace,” […]

ALBUM REVIEW: BEACH HOUSE - DEPRESSION CHERRY
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: BEACH HOUSE – DEPRESSION CHERRY

August 17, 2015 Lori Gava

Dream pop, Indie duo Beach House are releasing their fifth album Depression Cherry on August 28, the follow up to the critically acclaimed 2012 Bloom. On this latest release the duo circles back to the […]

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