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          Belfast’s Silent Running Return with Fifth Album ‘Northstar’

          August 15, 2025

          Belfast’s Silent Running folded for a full 30 years after releasing their third album in 1989. One of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s was burned out. They had headlined numerous nights at London’s […]

          Ronboy
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          Ronboy Returns with Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring The National’s Matt Berninger

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2

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          We are closing in on the 58th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s death; complications from Huntington’s Disease finally sealed his fate on October 3rd, 1967. Despite the lengthy time that has passed, his fingerprints are still […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

          August 6, 2025

          When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy

          August 15, 2025

          Nottingham’s The Level was bursting at the seams on August 11th as Grammy-winning indie-rock darlings Wet Leg brought their Moisturizer tour to town — and they didn’t just play a gig, they turned it into […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2024: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2025: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham

          July 17, 2025

          Mangata Festival returned to Nottingham on July 12th, bringing with it a thunderous celebration of heavy music spread across multiple venues in the city. But the festivities began even earlier with Solgata, the official pre-party […]

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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// 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, […]

          IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory

          April 3, 2025

          On April 29th, one of Britain’s most electrifying live acts, The Darkness, lit up a sold-out OVO Wembley Arena with an impossible show to ignore. Kicking off the night in fine style were Ash, the […]

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          Jason Derulo’s 2026 tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more

          August 10, 2025

          Jason Derulo will be touring the UK in 2026, performing at some of the UK’s grandest venues in major cities. His return promises to be unforgettable, with electrifying dance moves, chart-topping bangers, and a voice […]

          OneRepublic
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          The ultimate guide to OneRepublic’s tour

          August 8, 2025

          Pop-rock sensation OneRepublic will bring their “Sweet Escape Tour” to Australia and New Zealand next year. With support from special guest Zara Larsson, Ryan Tedder and the crew will bring their hit songs “Counting Stars” […]

          Metallica
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          Everything you need to know about Metallica’s 2026 tour

          August 2, 2025

          From anthems to soulful ballads, Metallica is gearing up to take you on a unique journey through their 40-year catalogue. With no-repeat setlists, colossal stages, and an array of hard-hitting support acts, “M72 World Tour” […]

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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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        • 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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          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

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          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
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          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

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IN FOCUS// TURIN BRAKES - UNION CHAPEL, ISLINGTON 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// TURIN BRAKES – UNION CHAPEL, ISLINGTON

February 23, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Thomas S. Day was on hand to capture Turin Brakes at Union Chapel, Islington, 20-02-16              

MASSIVE ATTACK return with RITUAL SPIRIT EP and live dates
New Music

MASSIVE ATTACK Premiere the Video for “VOODOO IN MY BLOOD”

February 23, 2016 XS Noize

Massive Attack have today premiered the brand new video for “Voodoo In My Blood”. Directed by Ringan Ledwidge, the video is available to watch right now below. “Am I involved?… Someone said the girl in […]

BLUR Documentary "NEW WORLD TOWERS" Available To Buy/Rent From February 23rd
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BLUR Documentary “NEW WORLD TOWERS” Available To Buy/Rent From February 23rd

February 23, 2016 XS Noize

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

DMA's reveal new single 'In The Moment' from debut Album 'Hills End'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DMA’S – HILLS END

February 23, 2016 Odhrán Rodgers

DMA’s are a  Garage pop band from Sydney, Australia. Their Brit pop/rock influences are incredibly obvious from their previously released single Delete. After their debut EP, there has been high anticipation, waiting to see what […]

STATES OF EMOTION Share 'Rag & Bone Men' From Forthcoming album ‘Black & White to Gold’
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STATES OF EMOTION Share New Single ‘BACK TO BACK’ – Listen

February 23, 2016 XS Noize

States of Emotion have been through enough drama already, thanks. They deserve a good 2016. In the past three years the Essex natives have endured enough label and wider industry shenanigans that would kill a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LIIMA - '513'
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TRACK OF THE DAY: LIIMA – ‘513’

February 23, 2016 XS Noize

Meaning ‘glue’ in Finnish, Liima’s debut release features songs written during four week-long artist residencies in Finland, Berlin, Istanbul and Madeira. Each place influenced the sound, sometimes literally through field recording and sampling, every residency […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two exclusive UK live shows
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RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two exclusive UK live shows

February 23, 2016 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft will make a much-awaited return to the stage in the UK in 2016. Following the announcement of his first new album in six years, These People, he will be playing two special intimate […]

Echo & The Bunnymen, Shed Seven, Cast, Black Grape, The Wonder Stuff, The Bluetones, & many more announced for Shiiine On Weekender 2016 1
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Echo & The Bunnymen, Shed Seven, Cast, Black Grape, The Wonder Stuff, The Bluetones, & many more announced for Shiiine On Weekender 2016

February 22, 2016 XS Noize

Following the sell-out success of the 2015 Shiiine On Weekender, the festival which showcases the best of indie and dance music, alongside some of the best up and coming new bands, returns in 2016 with […]

SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS Premiere New Track, 'Ablaze' - Listen
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS – SVIIB

February 22, 2016 Lori Gava

In late 2012 fate dealt the American Indie rock band School of Seven Bells a terrible blow. The pair had just finished one of the most creative and inspired summers of their lives as they […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: onDEADWAVES - BLUE INSIDE
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: onDEADWAVES – BLUE INSIDE

February 22, 2016 Amanda Stock

Sometimes, a song comes along that you fall in love with instantly. Blue Inside, the second single from Mute –signed on DeadWaves  is quite simply delicious. From its twanging guitar- filled inception, this is a […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT Returns with New Single and Album 'THESE PEOPLE' - Listen to track 1
New Music

RICHARD ASHCROFT Returns with New Single and Album ‘THESE PEOPLE’ – Listen to track

February 22, 2016 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft returns in 2016 with his fourth solo album ‘These People’, released on his new Righteous Phonographic Association label viaCooking Vinyl Records on 20th May. The first single from the album, ‘This Is How […]

CAGE THE ELEPHANT - announce UK & Europe shows in February 2016
Interviews

INTERVIEW: MATT SHULTZ from CAGE THE ELEPHANT

February 21, 2016 Sandra Blemster

I’m sat backstage at the 02 Ritz in Manchester whilst various roadies pass by up and down the stairs. I’m waiting to interview Matt Shultz, lead singer of Kentucky based Cage the Elephant whose fourth […]

STEREOPHONICS announce new single "WHITE LIES" + seven huge UK summer shows now confirmed
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STEREOPHONICS announce new single “WHITE LIES” + seven huge UK summer shows now confirmed

February 20, 2016 XS Noize

Following Stereophonics’ announcement of seven huge shows for summer 2016 (including a very special show at Cardiff City Stadium on June 4th), the band’s anthemic new single “White Lies” is set for release on 8th […]

RICKY WARWICK - shares new track 'Celebrating Sinking' - Listen
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RICKY WARWICK – shares new track ‘Celebrating Sinking’ – Listen

February 19, 2016 XS Noize

BLACK STAR RIDERS frontman Ricky Warwick is set to release his two solo albums, ‘When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)’ and ‘Hearts On Trees’, as a double CD on 26th […]

THE FEELING premiere video for new single 'SPIRALLING'
Gigs

THE FEELING premiere video for new single ‘SPIRALLING’

February 19, 2016 XS Noize

The Feeling have premiered the video for new single Spiralling, which is the first single from their self-titled fifth album The Feeling, both released on 4th March. The video features a stylishly shot live performance […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FUN LOVIN' CRIMINALS - Come Find Yourself – 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS – Come Find Yourself – 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

February 19, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Hard to believe it’s been 20 years since we heard the dulcet tones of Dah dah dah Fun Lovin’ Criminals and the album Come Find Yourself. First released on 20th February 1996 and incorporating an […]

THE COATHANGERS share second track from album and announce tour dates!
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THE COATHANGERS share second track from album and announce tour dates!

February 19, 2016 XS Noize

The Coathangers who release their fifth LP, Nosebleed Weekend, on April 15th via Suicide Squeeze Records have just announced a string of tour dates supporting Refused in the US. Nosebleed Weekend comes on the heels […]

ALBUM REVIEW: WOLFMOTHER - VICTORIOUS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WOLFMOTHER – VICTORIOUS

February 19, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Eleven years after the release of their eponymous début, Sydney hard rockers Wolfmother drop their 4th studio album, Victorious, on 19th February. Boasting production from Brendan O’Brien who’s impressive CV includes classic albums from the […]

POLICA announce new album, video and tour, Listen to new track 'Lime Habit'
Gigs

POLICA announce UK tour & share new song

February 19, 2016 XS Noize

In the wake of a raucous sold out headline show at Village Underground in London earlier this week, and a triumphant performance at the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, POLIÇA have announced a full European […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE MANOR - Don’t Like Going Places
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE MANOR – Don’t Like Going Places

February 19, 2016 XS Noize

‘Don’t Like Going Places’ is the third visual from South London trio The Manor’s critically acclaimed debut album, “Don’t Do What We Did”. The track received widespread radio coverage on Radio 1 and 1Xtra, after […]

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