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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
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          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 […]

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          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
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          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

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          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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WENDY JAMES to release AA single Indigent Blues / Bad Intentions and a Bit of Cruelty - Listen
New Music

WENDY JAMES to release AA single Indigent Blues / Bad Intentions and a Bit of Cruelty – Listen

April 26, 2016 XS Noize

Originally from London, now a resident of NYC, Wendy James wrote her latest album ’The Price Of The Ticket’ in its entirety, with the exception of two inspired cover choices, ‘It’s Alright Ma’ by Bob […]

ALBUM REVIEW: ERRANT BOY - A WAYWARD MIRROR
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ERRANT BOY – A WAYWARD MIRROR

April 26, 2016 David McElroy

Errant Boy are an Edinburgh based four piece whose debut album A Wayward Mirror is released on 22 April on Errant Media. I’ve mentioned them here and on Scottish Fiction before when I reviewed their […]

STRANGE COLLECTIVE Announce ‘Super Touchy’ EP - Listen to 'Heavy'
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STRANGE COLLECTIVE Reveal Gross-Out Video For ‘Heavy’ – Watch

April 25, 2016 XS Noize

Liverpool garage-tinged psych-pop quartet, Strange Collective, have revealed a brand new video for their single ‘Heavy’ which is out now. The artfully-shot black-and-white video finds the boys indulging in that most delightful of pastimes: eating […]

MUMFORD & SONS, BAABA MAAL / Share video for There Will Be Time (Live in South Africa)
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MUMFORD & SONS, BAABA MAAL / Share video for There Will Be Time (Live in South Africa)

April 25, 2016 XS Noize

Having announced details of ‘Johannesburg’ last week – a mini-album made in South Africa with Baaba Maal, Beatenberg and The Very Best – Mumford & Sons have this afternoon unveiled a video for the lead […]

FLORENCE WELCH and VINCENT HAYCOCK unveil short film ‘The Odyssey’
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FLORENCE WELCH and VINCENT HAYCOCK unveil short film ‘The Odyssey’

April 25, 2016 XS Noize

Florence Welch and director Vincent Haycock have debuted their short film The Odyssey. The film, created for Florence + the Machine’s new album How Big How Blue How Beautiful and starring Florence, debuted online last […]

BIG DEAL debut new single 'Avalanche'; taken from new album, Say Yes
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BIG DEAL debut new single ‘Avalanche’; taken from new album, Say Yes

April 25, 2016 XS Noize

London’s Big Deal return with the first single proper from their forthcoming third album, Say Yes, released June 10th on FatCat Records. It comes in the form of the rollicking ‘Avalanche’, one of the band’s […]

HOTEI - to release debut international album 'Strangers' October 16th
News

Watch HOTEI feat. RAMMSTEIN’S Richard Z. Kruspe – video for new single ‘Move It’

April 25, 2016 XS Noize

Hotei has revealed the video for his latest single ‘Move It’ which features guest vocals from Richard Z. Kruspe (Emigrate/Rammstein). Echoing the upbeat industrial vibe of the song and shot in Berlin, the video is […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE BOXER REBELLION - OCEAN BY OCEAN
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE BOXER REBELLION – OCEAN BY OCEAN

April 25, 2016 Lori Gava

Highly regarded indie musicians The Boxer Rebellion are releasing their fifth studio album, Ocean by Ocean on April 29. The meltdown that was the music industry world circa 2000 forced The Boxer Rebellion to be […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE INSOMNIAC PROJECT - 'VACILLATION'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE INSOMNIAC PROJECT – ‘VACILLATION’

April 25, 2016 David McElroy

Glasgow 6 piece The Insomniac Project are back with a new single, Vacillation, and, once again, they’ve hit gold. Vacillation is a prime example of what The Insomniac Project do best – an infusion of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: WEEZER - WEEZER (The White Album)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WEEZER – WEEZER (The White Album)

April 24, 2016 Marcus Millar

It’s absolutely impossible to talk about Weezer without making mention of the massive impact they had with their first two albums; the first of these two had some of the brightest and catchiest songs of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: PRINCE - Hit N Run Phase 1 1
Top Tens

PRINCE – TOP TEN ALBUMS RANKED

April 24, 2016 Lori Gava

The world is set a reel with Thursday’s sad news of the untimely passing of Prince. Already a living legend, his death has forced the world to review his far reaching impact. Here was an […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: A DEAD FOREST INDEX - MYTH RETRACED
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A DEAD FOREST INDEX share video for ‘Summit Down’ – Watch

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

A Dead Forest Index has shared the latest cut from their debut album In All That Drifts From Summit Down, out April 29th on Sargent House. A melancholic dreamy number, the visuals premiered on Brooklyn […]

BIG WILD Shares CHVRCHES’ 'Empty Threat' remix - Listen
The Listening Post

BIG WILD Shares CHVRCHES’ ‘Empty Threat’ remix – Listen

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

Following a triumphant performance at Coachella last weekend, Big Wild has unveiled a brand new remix of CHVRCHES’ ‘Empty Threat’. The remix is featured on CHVRCHES’ recent limited edition Record Store Day 12” vinyl of […]

TANITA TIKARAM Shares  Video for new single ‘The Way You Move’ - Watch
News

TANITA TIKARAM Shares Video for new single ‘The Way You Move’ – Watch

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

Multi-million selling British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram has shared the video for new single ‘The Way You Move’, the latest track to be lifted from her recently released and acclaimed new album Closer To The People. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LITTLE BARRIE -  ‘I.5.C.A.’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: LITTLE BARRIE – ‘I.5.C.A.’

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

Following the release of their last album ‘Shadow’ in 2014, Little Barrie embarked on a worldwide tour. The low budget US west coast leg of the tour involved travelling from Tokyo to Los Angeles, crossing […]

THE BROADCASTS to release eponymous debut album in June
News

THE BROADCASTS to release eponymous debut album in June

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

The Broadcasts are a four piece Alt Rock/Acoustic band who are based just outside of Cardiff, South Wales. Previously signed to indie label Right Recordings, the band released a double A side single recorded by […]

ZUBLUE to release debut EP 'Change the Channel' - Listen to track
News

ZUBLUE to release debut EP ‘Change the Channel’ – Listen to track

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

Zublue are a high energy three piece Garage Rock band from Essex, UK. Influenced by the likes of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Foo Fighters and Sonic Youth, the band’s debut EP ‘Change the Channel’ is an […]

THE 1975 reveal stunning video for new single 'A Change Of Heart' - Watch
New Music

THE 1975 reveal stunning video for new single ‘A Change Of Heart’ – Watch

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

The 1975 have announced their latest single, ‘A Change Of Heart’, which will be released on May 27th on Dirty Hit/Polydor. ‘A Change Of Heart’ is taken from their acclaimed album I like it when […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB  to support - JAMES - on May UK tour
Gigs

THE SLOW READERS CLUB to support – JAMES – on May UK tour

April 21, 2016 XS Noize

Manchester indie-electronica outfit The Slow Readers Club will support James on 11 dates of the ‘Girl At The End Of The World tour’. With an anthemic electronic sound perfectly suited to the big halls of […]

Listen To Fickle Sun (iii) I'm Set Free from BRIAN ENO'S forthcoming album THE SHIP
New Music

Listen To Fickle Sun (iii) I’m Set Free from BRIAN ENO’S forthcoming album THE SHIP

April 21, 2016 XS Noize

We can now reveal the track “Fickle Sun (iii) I’m Set Free” as the lead single from Eno’s forthcoming album, The Ship. Since announcing the album, this cover of The Velvet Underground originally penned by […]

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