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          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
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          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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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 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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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

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          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

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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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 […]

          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 […]

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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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          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

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          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

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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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          Stephen Moore
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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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THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release Second Single 'Plant the Seed', Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer
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THE WINACHI TRIBE – Release Second Single ‘Plant the Seed’, Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer

August 11, 2015 XS Noize

The Winachi Tribe have lifted a second single from their ‘Time for Love’ EP. ‘Plant the Seed’ will be released on September 25th on A1M records. The track sees the band collaborating with Julie E […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release Second Single 'Plant the Seed', Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer
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THE WINACHI TRIBE – Release Second Single ‘Plant the Seed’, Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer

August 11, 2015 XS Noize

The Winachi Tribe have lifted a second single from their ‘Time for Love’ EP. ‘Plant the Seed’ will be released on September 25th on A1M records. The track sees the band collaborating with Julie E […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FRANK TURNER - POSITIVE SONGS FOR NEGATIVE PEOPLE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: FRANK TURNER – POSITIVE SONGS FOR NEGATIVE PEOPLE

August 11, 2015 Fionn Crossan

Frank Turner has had quite a career. Being a solo artist since 2005 after the split of his punk band Million Dead, Turner’s relentless touring has paid off for him, with him selling out Wembley […]

Watch star-studded video for: ST ANTHONY - An ode to Anthony H Wilson... 2
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Watch star-studded video for: ST ANTHONY – An ode to Anthony H Wilson…

August 11, 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 released on the 14th of […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD - return with Òran Mór Session LP; available from October 16th
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE TWILIGHT SAD – ‘It Was Never the Same’ / ‘Oran Mor Sessions’

August 11, 2015 Lori Gava

What a year it has been for The Twilight Sad. The release of their stellar album, “Nobody Wants to be Here, and Nobody Wants to Leave “ in late October of 2014 catapulted them onto […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE VRYLL SOCIETY - DEEP BLUE SKIES
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INTERVIEW: MIKE ELLIS FROM ‘THE VRYLL SOCIETY’

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Locked away in their subterranean rehearsal space in Liverpool for more than a year, The Vryll Society have been creating a complex body of work, to stimulate both the soul and mind. The Vryll Society […]

THE CRIBS - Announce Two UK Dates This Autumn Including London Roundhouse
Gigs

THE CRIBS – Announce Further UK Tour Dates

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Following the recent announcement of shows in Glasgow and London, The Cribs are pleased to confirm details of further shows throughout the UK in October. The band celebrated the arrival of their sixth album ‘For all […]

SPACE - to Tour UK and Release New Single 'Strange World'
Gigs

SPACE – to Tour UK and Release New Single ‘Strange World’

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Space are back with a new single ‘Strange World’. The band will also embark on an extensive UK tour of the same name throughout October and November 2015. ‘Strange World’ combines Space’s signature sound with […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD - return with Òran Mór Session LP; available from October 16th
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD – return with Òran Mór Session LP; available from October 16th

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

This October, almost a year since the release of their acclaimed fourth album Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants To Leave, Scotland’s The Twilight Sad return with the Òran Mór Session LP: a […]

GWENNO - wins Welsh Language Album of the Year award
Gigs

GWENNO – wins Welsh Language Album of the Year award

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Following excellent reviews for her just-released debut solo album ‘Y DYDD OLAF’, GWENNO has been awarded the Welsh Language Album of the Year at the annual Eisteddfod festival, a celebration of all things Welsh. Of […]

thesailmakers
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TRACK OF THE DAY: THE SAILMAKERS – ‘PREACH PREACH PREACH’

August 10, 2015 Marty Clarke

In the short time since putting their heads above the parapet in 2012, the Sailmakers folk rock sound has changed somewhat and has seen a shift towards the purple haze side of the airwaves. A […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MICHAEL HEAD & THE STRANDS - THE MAGICAL WORLD OF THE STRANDS 1
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MICHAEL HEAD & THE STRANDS – THE MAGICAL WORLD OF THE STRANDS

August 9, 2015 Lori Gava

A revered UK songwriter and firm fixture of the 80’s Liverpool music scene; the woefully under appreciated Michael Head is someone most music aficionados have never sonically encountered. Through no fault of his own Head […]

REVIEW: RICHEY ROSE - STAY CRUEL EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: RICHEY ROSE – STAY CRUEL EP

August 9, 2015 Lori Gava

Stepping out to the front of the stage can be a daunting decision for a performer. Richey Rose best known as the guitarist and collaborator with songstress Jennie Vee has taking the plunge with his […]

CASPIAN - premiere new single + announce EU/UK tour
Gigs

CASPIAN – premiere new single + announce EU/UK tour

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

Atmospheric rock band Caspian have premiered their brand new song ‘Darkfield’ from their forthcoming album ‘Dust and Disquiet’ which is due out on 25th September 2015 via Big Scary Monsters. Dust and Disquiet is the […]

ROUGH YEAR - unveils new tracks 'Arch' and 'Gland' - listen
New Music

ROUGH YEAR – unveils new tracks ‘Arch’ and ‘Gland’ – listen

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

Unlike many electronic musicians, who seem content to work with ill-defined and ambivalent moods, North Philadelphia’s Rough Year is first and foremost a story-teller, whose work has a clear thematic focus. Their music is characterized […]

DARKSTAR - Release Third album 'FOAM ISLAND', 25th September
New Music

DARKSTAR – Release Third album ‘FOAM ISLAND’, 25th September

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

The album deals in contemporary electronic­-pop interlaced with powerful statements of community, society and hope in the 21st century. The duo are streaming album track ‘Pin Secure’. The song is a mutated, Darkstar filtered version […]

PURE PHASE ENSEMBLE 4 - feat. Mark Gardener (RIDE) to release 'Live at SpaceFest' LP
New Music

PURE PHASE ENSEMBLE 4 – feat. Mark Gardener (RIDE) to release ‘Live at SpaceFest’ LP

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

Pure Phase Ensemble is an international music collective, created especially for the SpaceFest festival in Gdansk, which takes place annually in December and is organised by the Nasiono Association. The city of Gdansk plays host […]

BATTLES - New Album 'La Di Da Di' Released 18th September
New Music

BATTLES – New Album ‘La Di Da Di’ Released 18th September

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

Battles are the Networked Band, or perhaps the-band-as-network. An island chain linked by a unique combination of artistry, experimentation, technology and singular focus. A band that holds computerized loops in their brains, leaves sweat on […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: APRIL TOWERS - 'A LITTLE BIT OF FEAR'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: APRIL TOWERS – ‘A LITTLE BIT OF FEAR’

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

April Towers will release their brand new single ‘A Little Bit Of Fear’ on 28th August. The Nottingham-based duo have been creating a buzz since the beginning of the year thanks to their incendiary singles […]

WIRE - SHARE NEW VIDEO ‘BURNING BRIDGES’ - Watch
Gigs

WIRE – Announce European dates / Watch new video for ‘High’

August 6, 2015 XS Noize

After successful tours of UK & USA, commencing with DRILL : LEXINGTON and culminating in DRILL : CHICAGO, in support of the band’s extremely well received 14th studio album simply entitled WIRE – the band […]

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