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          Helicon x Al Lover - Arise
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          Scottish band Helicon were formed in Glasgow’s East Kilbride by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes. They are a collective of musicians whose experimental sounds blend psychedelia, sitar, electronica and guitars to create a fuzzed-up wall […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST - Dagger
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          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST – Dagger

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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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          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
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          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

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          British rock band Marmozets delivered an electric, sweat-soaked performance at Rescue Rooms on 26 January, turning the packed venue into a wall of noise and movement. Demand was so intense that security were forced to […]

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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 […]

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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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          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

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          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
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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 […]

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          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

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TRACK OF THE DAY: HUNCK - 'I'll Wait'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: HUNCK – ‘I’ll Wait’

October 21, 2015 XS Noize

London based band HUNCK released their new single ‘I’ll Wait’ on October 16th, a wonderful mixture of dream-pop vibes, killer vocal melodies and psych guitars. The band have now shared a DIY, zero budget and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: METRIC - PAGANS IN VEGAS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: METRIC – PAGANS IN VEGAS

October 20, 2015 Tommy Trujillo

“What’s in a name?” quips the old Shakespearean adage. There’s no question why Toronto rock veterans Metric aptly included “Vegas” in the title of album #6. The connotation is dead on: futuristic, mechanical, an artificial […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE ZOMBIES – STILL GOT THAT HUNGER
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ALBUM REVIEW: THE ZOMBIES – STILL GOT THAT HUNGER

October 20, 2015 Sandra Blemster

It seems the Zombies show no sign of slowing down as their latest album, the aptly title Still Got the Hunger displays. Formed in St. Alban’s, England, in 1961 with Rod Argent on piano and Colin […]

MYSTERY JETS - announce new album 'CURVE OF THE EARTH'
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MYSTERY JETS – announce new album ‘CURVE OF THE EARTH’

October 20, 2015 XS Noize

Mystery Jets are pleased to annouce their new album, ‘Curve of the Earth,’ which will be released on Caroline International on January 22nd 2016. The album was recorded between summer 2013 & and summer 2015 […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEERHUNTER - 'Living My Life' (video)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEERHUNTER – ‘Living My Life’ (video)

October 20, 2015 XS Noize

The third track to be shared by the DEERHUNTER follows the mutant funk of ‘Snakeskin’ and luminous single ‘Breaker’. As with ‘Breaker’, Deerhunter kingpin Bradford Cox has taken on directorial duties for the video for […]

blur
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“BLUR: NEW WORLD TOWERS” DOCUMENTARY FILM RELEASED DEC 2,  WATCH TRAILER NOW

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

Relaying a rousing story of unfinished business, creative spontaneity and enduring friendship and set against the backdrop of two brilliant live performances, New World Towers, a new documentary film on Blur, will be released December […]

VILLAGERS - To play Irish dates
New Music

VILLAGERS – Release ‘Where Have You Been All My Life?’ on 8th January 2016

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

Where Have You Been All My Life?, released on 8th January 2016, is a collection of songs that distils five years and three albums of Villagers’ songwriting into one flowing narrative. Recorded in one day […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce eight date UK arena tour + win 'Best Album' at today's Q Awards
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce eight date UK arena tour + win ‘Best Album’ at today’s Q Awards

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced they will tour UK arenas next year, with special guests Super Furry Animals. The tour opens in Glasgow before visiting Aberdeen, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham and Bournemouth*. 2015 has […]

DMA'S unveil 'Lay Down' video - watch
New Music

DMA’S unveil ‘Lay Down’ video – watch

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

Sydney trio DMA’S have announced details of their brand new single ‘Lay Down’ released 13th November 2015 via Infectious Music, they will also be touring the UK from mid-October. Having already won over a legion […]

CHASTITY - stare ignorance in the face with new video for 'Saliva
New Music

CHASTITY – stare ignorance in the face with new video for ‘Saliva

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

Ontario’s Chastity have unveiled the vital new video for their snarling track ‘Saliva’. The video depicts an interacial gay couple kissing in front of a huge projection of TV news footage depicting the everyday atrocities […]

DAUGHTER - Announce European Tour, New Album Out In January
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DAUGHTER – Announce European Tour, New Album Out In January

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

With the recent news of Daughter’s second album Not To Disappear coming in January, the band are today announcing a European tour to coincide with its release. Starting on release day in Cambridge on January […]

BULLY - TO PLAY UK SHOWS IN NOVEMBER - WATCH VIDEO FOR "TOO TOUGH"
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BULLY – TO PLAY UK SHOWS IN NOVEMBER – WATCH VIDEO FOR “TOO TOUGH”

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

The last few months has seen Nashville four-piece Bully slowly but surely cement their position as one of the best and brightest new talents of the year, with sold out shows on both sides of […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE ANCHORESS - 'POPULAR'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE ANCHORESS – ‘POPULAR’

October 19, 2015 Lori Gava

Renaissance woman, and force of nature Catherine Anne Davies aka The Anchoress, aka Catherine A.D. has announced her debut album Confessions of A Romantic Novelist which is released on January 8, 2016. In the run up […]

LIVE REVIEW: SWIM DEEP - The Ritz, Manchester 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: SWIM DEEP – The Ritz, Manchester

October 18, 2015 holly mason

Catholic Action are the first support band on at The Ritz in Manchester, their quartet consists of 3 guitars backed by a drummer, with an intensifying sound that builds up to a slower melody when […]

WASHINGTON IRVING - Announce new single ‘We Are All Going To Die’ - Listen
Gigs

WASHINGTON IRVING – Announce new single ‘We Are All Going To Die’ – Listen

October 18, 2015 XS Noize

November 6th will see Glasgow’s Washington Irving return with their triumphant new single ‘We Are All Going To Die’ via their own Naked Emperor Records. Transcending their last collection of EP’s, Palomides I & II, […]

BEACH HOUSE - Releasing New Album 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' Next Week
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: BEACH HOUSE – THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS

October 17, 2015 Lori Gava

Last week fans of Beach House got an early Christmas present with the announcement that just a mere two months after the release of the spectacular “Depression Cherry” the duo would release another full length […]

JENNIE VEE confirms debut album "SPYING" to be released October 15th
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: JENNIE VEE – SPYING

October 17, 2015 Lori Gava

Toronto born NY, NY transplant  has had an exciting 18 months. Starting with her debut show in May 2014 she has followed up with opening for Manic Street Preachers on their Holy Bible Tour in […]

SON LUX - European tour starts in London next Wednesday, listen to 'Redone' ft Olga Bell.
Gigs

SON LUX – European tour starts in London next Wednesday, listen to ‘Redone’ ft Olga Bell.

October 17, 2015 XS Noize

Son Lux’s long awaited European headline tour in support of their visionary new album ‘Bones’ kicks off next week with a show at London’s Village Underground next Weds 21st October. Olga Bell will be supporting […]

Listen to "Watch Your Back" from THE COATHANGERS
New Music

Listen to “Watch Your Back” from THE COATHANGERS

October 17, 2015 XS Noize

Given The Coathangers and Black Lips prolific output of 7″ singles and split EPs, it seems crazy that it’s taken nearly a decade of coexistence and mutual admiration for Atlanta’s two favorite troublemakers to team […]

ORPHAN BOY - have revealed a new music video for ‘Thirtysomething Lovesick Ballad’ - watch
Gigs

ORPHAN BOY – have revealed a new music video for ‘Thirtysomething Lovesick Ballad’ – watch

October 17, 2015 XS Noize

Orphan Boy have revealed a new music video for ‘Thirtysomething Lovesick Ballad’, the B-side to forthcoming single ‘Money To Money’, due for release on October 9th via Concrete Recordings. A tale of grim reality in […]

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