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          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

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          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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

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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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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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          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

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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 […]

          Andrea Bocelli
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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          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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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          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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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          Asha Maclean
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          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

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          DURAN DURAN
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

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        • Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

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          The Jacques
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

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TRACK OF THE DAY: GIRLPOOL  'Magnifying Glass'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: GIRLPOOL ‘Magnifying Glass’

June 25, 2015 XS Noize

Earlier this month Girlpool celebrated the release of their debut album ‘Before The World Was Big’ (out now on Wichita) with a series of packed out London launch shows. Before they return for an appearance […]

STRANGE WILDS - share new song from Sub Pop debut album
New Music

STRANGE WILDS – share new song from Sub Pop debut album

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Strange Wilds share new song ‘Starved For’ from their debut album ‘Subjective Concepts released 24th July on Sub Pop. Strange Wilds is a musical power-trio from Olympia, Washington. There are three members: Allen, who plays […]

RED HOUSE GLORY - reveal 'So Easy' video - Watch
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RED HOUSE GLORY – reveal ‘So Easy’ video – Watch

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Hotly-tipped London four-piece Red House Glory have revealed the gripping video for new single ‘So Easy’ which premiered on Kerrang. The ‘So Easy’ video features a man’s seedy adulterous behaviour replayed in front of his […]

Sweden's KINETICS release EP and Chewbacca video!
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Sweden’s KINETICS release EP and Chewbacca video!

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Since late 2013 Sweden based Kinetics has released a series of critically acclaimed indie gems, appearing on blogs and at radio worldwide. These tracks are now compiled into a vinyl EP together with the new […]

SWEET BILLY PILGRIM - Announce UK tour in September
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SWEET BILLY PILGRIM – Announce UK tour in September

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Sweet Billy Pilgrim set out on a UK tour this September following the release of their fourth album – the critically acclaimed masterpiece ‘Motorcade Amnesiacs’. See the dates below. Receiving stellar reviews, ‘Motorcade Amnesiacs’ is […]

MODEST MOUSE - Announce UK tour in support of new album 'STRANGERS TO OURSELVES,'
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MODEST MOUSE – Announce UK tour in support of new album ‘STRANGERS TO OURSELVES,’

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of ‘Strangers To Ourselves’, Modest Mouse’s first album in 8 years, the band have announced a string of headline dates across the UK, alongside slots at this year’s ‘London Calling’ and ‘T […]

REFUSED - STREAM NEW ALBUM 'FREEDOM', LISTEN HERE:
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REFUSED – STREAM NEW ALBUM ‘FREEDOM’, LISTEN HERE:

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Refused are streaming their anticipated new album, Freedom, which comes out June 29 on Epitaph, in its entirety online now. Freedom is the band’s first new album since their iconic 1998 album The Shape of […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ABEL RAISE THE CAIN - BLACK SWANS - Watch
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ABEL RAISE THE CAIN – BLACK SWANS – Watch

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

An alternative indie rock band formed in the Northeast, Abel Raise the Cain were brought together by a mutual love of atmospheric and epic indie soundscapes influenced by the likes of Arcade Fire, Sigur Ros […]

GIRLPOOL share new track "Cherry Picking", + announce tour with Frankie Cosmos
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: GIRLPOOL – BEFORE THE WORLD WAS BIG

June 23, 2015 Jamie Gibson

It’s been quite a year for Girlpool, the band formed by Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad that doesn’t need a drummer to make some serious noise. Having initially released their self-titled debut EP on Bandcamp […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SUN KIL MOON - UNIVERSAL THEMES
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SUN KIL MOON – UNIVERSAL THEMES

June 23, 2015 Fionn Crossan

2014 was a good year to be Mark Kozelek. The esteemed singer-songwriter, who’s been performing under the Sun Kil Moon moniker since his old band Red House Painters disbanded, is no stranger to receiving critical […]

SHAUN RYDER - RELEASES LIMITED EDITION Vinyl 12" - 'CLOSE THE DAM' - Listen
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INTERVIEW: SHAUN RYDER – Talks New Albums, Aliens and Singing In The Rainforest

June 23, 2015 XS Noize

Music legend Shaun William Ryder is back on the road with his post Happy Monday’s band Black Grape. They played a brilliant show in Belfast on Saturday night, I caught up with him earlier in […]

HYDE AND BEAST - return with new EP ‘Hard Times Good Times’ on 24th July
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TRACK OF THE DAY: HYDE & BEAST – ‘Hard Times Good Times’

June 23, 2015 XS Noize

Hyde and Beast return with new EP ‘Hard Times Good Times’ on 24th July on Tail Feather Records via Caroline International. Hyde and Beast released their second studio album ‘Keep Moving’ last August to critical […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release debut track 'Time For Love' 20th July
New Music

THE WINACHI TRIBE – Release single ‘TIME FOR LOVE’ in July

June 23, 2015 XS Noize

The psychedelic funk of George Clinton, the brooding menace of Massive Attack, the rolling hypnotic beats of Happy Mondays and the vision and flow of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five are all essential ingredients […]

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

NEW ORDER – ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: ‘MUSIC COMPLETE’ – Listen to track

June 22, 2015 XS Noize

New Order have announced the release of their new album, Music Complete, out on 25 September 2015. The long awaited album will be New Order’s first full studio release since 2005’s Waiting For The Siren’s […]

MERCURY REV - Announce new studio album - Listen to track
New Music

MERCURY REV – Announce new studio album – Listen to track

June 22, 2015 XS Noize

Bella Union are excited to announce the long-awaited return of US alt-rock legends Mercury Rev whose new album The Light In You will be released 18th September via the label and is available to preorder […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JACK + ELIZA - 'White Satin' - Watch
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: JACK + ELIZA – ‘White Satin’ – Watch

June 22, 2015 XS Noize

New York City’s Jack + Eliza have released the latest song from their upcoming debut album, Gentle Warnings, out August 7th on Yebo Music and available for pre-order now on iTunes. Paired with footage of […]

GARDENS & VILLA Announce New Record & Tour, Listen to Single 'Fixations'
New Music

GARDENS & VILLA Announce New Record & Tour, Listen to Single ‘Fixations’

June 22, 2015 XS Noize

There’s a quote tucked into the recent documentary film about the iconic design duo Charles and Ray Eames, commenting on the symbiotic nature of Charles and Ray’s marriage, their work life in Venice Beach, their […]

REVIEW: SHARON VAN ETTEN -  I Don't Want To Let You Down EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: SHARON VAN ETTEN – I Don’t Want To Let You Down EP

June 22, 2015 Jamie Gibson

I Don’t Want To Let You Down is a somewhat surprisingly quick follow up to Sharon Van Etten’s highly acclaimed album Are We There? released around the same time last year with 4 brand new […]

ALBUM REVIEW: TESS PARKS & ANTON NEWCOMBE - I DECLARE NOTHING
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TESS PARKS & ANTON NEWCOMBE – I DECLARE NOTHING

June 21, 2015 Lori Gava

On June 29th Tess Parks & Anton Newcombe release the results of their exciting collaborative effort entitled I Declare Nothing. It is an enticing and tempting creation that combines Newcombe’s legendary psychedelica with Tess Park’s smoldering […]

MOGWAI – MUSIC INDUSTRY 3 FITNESS INDUSTRY 1 EP
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: MOGWAI – Olympia theatre, Dublin

June 21, 2015 Fionn Crossan

Mogwai, Scottish Post-Rock pioneers, are currently on a tour of shows celebrating their 20th anniversary of being a band. As part of this tour the band came back to the Olympia Theatre in Dublin for […]

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