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

          August 22, 2025

          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 […]

          Kings of Leon
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          Kings of Leon Drop New Single “We’re Onto Something” Featuring Zach Bryan

          August 22, 2025

          GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon have released new single, “We’re Onto Something” featuring Zach Bryan, via Love Tap Records, the band’s own imprint distributed by Virgin Records. Last weekend, Zach Bryan joined Kings of Leon on […]

          Suede
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          Suede Reveal 2026 UK Tour in Support of Antidepressants After Southbank Sell-Out

          August 22, 2025

          Suede have announced a UK tour for 2026 that will see the band take their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Antidepressants on the road for the first time. Access is available to an exclusive fan tour presale from Wednesday […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

          August 21, 2025

          It has taken five years for new Deftones music, the longest gap between studio albums for the Sacramento, California-based alternative metal icons, but now they return with the outstandingly atmospheric offering Private Music. However, things […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971

          August 21, 2025

          On the 18th of September 1971, The Who took to the stage at The Oval cricket ground in South London to headline ‘Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the People […]

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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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          Chase & Status
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          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland Credit: Iam Burn
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          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

          August 18, 2025

          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

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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 […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          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

          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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
          Gigs

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

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

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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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

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          The Subways
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          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          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

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

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Album Review: The Wedding Present - Going, Going...
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Wedding Present – Going, Going…

December 23, 2016 Lori Gava

In November respected UK Indie band The Wedding Present released their ninth studio album, “Going, Going”. The release is their first double album and contains a prolific volume of 20 songs. The album tells the […]

Delays frontman Greg Gilbert seeks funds for life-saving cancer treatment
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Delays frontman Greg Gilbert seeks funds for life-saving cancer treatment

December 23, 2016 XS Noize

Delays’ vocalist Greg Gilbert has been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. Below you’ll find a message from his fiancee Stacey, and this is a link to her GoFundMe appeal to fund Greg’s treatment: Greg […]

Video Premiere: Albert Man - Riding Shotgun
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Video Premiere: Albert Man – Riding Shotgun

December 23, 2016 XS Noize

Albert Man first appeared on XS Noize in May this year as one of our unsigned showcases HERE. Aside from his excellent piano driven alt-rock music, we were also impressed by his already extensive CV. […]

Track of the Day: Chick Quest - "Savant Garde"
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Chick Quest – “Savant Garde”

December 19, 2016 XS Noize

Having previously featured in the XS Noize Showcase Chick Quest have released another belter track ‘Savant Garde’ from the their album ‘Model View Controller’, listen below. Chick Quest In Their Own Words: The initial concept […]

Listen to 'GETAWAY' the brand new single from BLOSSOMS 1
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Blossoms’ Debut Album is Now The Highest Selling British Debut Record of 2016

December 19, 2016 XS Noize

Released in August this year, Blossoms’ eponymous record is now the highest selling British debut album of the year surpassing both Jack Garratt and Zayn Malik. Available now as a deluxe version with 10 additional […]

#27: XS Noize Music Podcast Feat: Singer/Songwriter Willow Robinson
Podcasts

#27: XS Noize Music Podcast Feat: Singer/Songwriter Willow Robinson

December 18, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #27 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by singer/songwriter Willow Robinson. 22 year old singer/songwriter Willow Robinson was born in Los […]

Kings of Leon reveal video for 'Waste A Moment'
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Kings Of Leon reveal the new video for ‘Find Me’

December 16, 2016 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling rock band Kings Of Leon has revealed the new video for ‘Find Me’ which is taken from their most recent album. ‘WALLS’. The action-filled visual is a continuation of the album’s first video […]

Holy Holy have unveiled the video for their latest single, ‘Elevator’ - Watch
New Music

Holy Holy have unveiled the video for their latest single, ‘Elevator’ – Watch

December 16, 2016 XS Noize

Holy Holy have today unveiled the video for their latest single, ‘Elevator’, and have recently revealed details of their highly anticipated sophomore LP. The new album, ‘Paint’, is set for release on February 24, 2017. […]

PETER DOHERTY announces NEW ALBUM & SINGLE
Album Reviews

Album Review: Peter Doherty – ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’

December 15, 2016 Clair McAllister

It’s been 7 years since the Shambolic Genius known as Peter Doherty has released a solo record, and almost 2 years since the former heroin dependent Libertines front-man got clean and sober. Yet if Hamburg […]

Passport To Stockholm Announce Stand Up To Cancer Show
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Passport To Stockholm Announce Stand Up To Cancer Show

December 14, 2016 XS Noize

Passport to Stockholm have announced they are taking part in Stand Up To Cancer, at London’s iconic Union Chapel on February 3rd 2017. They’ll be playing along side Laura Mvula, London Contemporary Voices and The […]

Bill Ryder-Jones + The Lost Brothers Release Leonard Cohen tribute video
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Bill Ryder-Jones + The Lost Brothers Release Leonard Cohen tribute video

December 14, 2016 XS Noize

The Lost Brothers unveil The Bird Dog Tapes, a new series of releases taken from their studio vaults. Volume 1 is a semi-covers album that features Bill Ryder-Jones and The Coral’s Nick Power. The Lost […]

Track of the Day: TEN FÉ - "Overflow"
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: TEN FÉ – “Overflow”

December 14, 2016 XS Noize

Ben Moorhouse and Leo Duncan, aka Ten Fé, will release their debut album Hit The Light. on February 3, 2017. The 11 track LP from the London-based duo follows the release of their acclaimed singles, […]

UB40 Announce Major UK Tour For 2017
Gigs

UB40 Announce Major UK Tour For 2017

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Birmingham’s world-famous reggae stars UB40 have announced a major eight-date UK tour for December 2017. Featuring UB40’s five founding members Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer and Norman Hassan, and long-time members Duncan […]

Indie-electro quartet Kid Cupid debut their gutsy new track 'Broken Down'
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Indie-electro quartet Kid Cupid debut their gutsy new track ‘Broken Down’

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Female fronted electronic pop group Kid Cupid explore internal conflicts with their latest single ‘Broken Down’. The electro act fuses soul, electronic and indie rock to form an infectious style like no other. The quartet […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #23 - illustr8ors
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #23 – illustr8ors

December 13, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

Track of the Day: Sounds of Sputnik - Light Scheme feat Ummagma
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Sounds of Sputnik – Light Scheme feat Ummagma

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Rooted in a shared love of melodic dream pop and shoegaze with a taste of the 80s-90s, Sounds of Sputnik has teamed up with the German label to bring the bands’ influences – from Lush, […]

Little Barrie reveal the video for current single ‘Love or Love
Gigs

Little Barrie reveal the video for current single ‘Love or Love

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

LITTLE BARRIE return with new single ‘Love Or Love’. Released digitally on 9th December and physically on 7th January, it’s the first single to be taken from their new album ‘Death Express’, which will drop […]

Paul Draper Releases Public Service Broadcasting Remix Of 'FRIENDS MAKE THE WORST ENEMIES’ - Listen
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Paul Draper Releases Public Service Broadcasting Remix Of ‘FRIENDS MAKE THE WORST ENEMIES’ – Listen

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Paul Draper – former frontman of iconic alt-rock band Mansun – has collaborated with Public Service Broadcasting to release a remix of ‘Friends Make the Worst Enemies’, out now via Kscope. Friends Make the Worst […]

Live Review: Walking on Cars – Pyramids Centre, Portsmouth 2
Live Reviews

Live Review: Walking on Cars – Pyramids Centre, Portsmouth

December 12, 2016 Helen Russell

Walking on Cars performed a blazing debut show at Portsmouth’s Pyramids Centre. The band came on to the stage for their final night of their UK tour (minus London) and instantly made an impact to […]

Track of the Day: The Slow Show - ‘Ordinary Lives’
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Slow Show – Dream Darling

December 12, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Manchester’s the Slow Show consists of Rob Goodwin (vocals, guitar), Frederik ‘t Kindt (keyboards), Joel Byrne-McCullough (lead guitar), Chris Hough (drums) and James Longden (bass). They began their incarnation when keyboardist and producer Kindt helped […]

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