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          The Milk Return with ‘Borderlands’ — Their Most Ambitious Album to Date

          August 15, 2025

          On 19 September, WLS Records will release The Milk’s sophisticated new album Borderlands, which features outstanding songwriting, deftly served by extraordinary musicianship, mixed with ambitious arrangements and world-class production. A lovingly crafted sonic memoir, it […]

          Silent Running
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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

          August 15, 2025

          Ronboy, the exciting artist project of musician Julia Laws, returns with a haunting new single “Disaster” featuring The National’s frontman Matt Berninger. The track first made its debut on Matt Berninger’s North American US Tour, […]

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

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

          August 13, 2025

          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)
          Album Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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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          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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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          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

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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

          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

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          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 […]

          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

          In Episode #238 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam to talk about her new album, All Things Light. From her multi-platinum hit “Burning House” to co-writing on Beyoncé’s […]

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Month: September 2016

DMA's announce Glastonbury Performance and Reveal New Video for 'Timeless'
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DMA’S unveil new video for ‘Step Up The Morphine’

September 20, 2016 XS Noize

‘Step Up The Morphine’ is one of the DMA’S more sentimental songs and director Errol Rainey manages to produce the perfect video to complement the raw emotion that is delivered vocally as Tommy O’Dell lays […]

Van Morrison returns to the Belfast Waterfront on Sunday 18th December for one night only.
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Van Morrison returns to the Belfast Waterfront on Sunday 18th December for one night only.

September 20, 2016 XS Noize

One of music’s true legends Sir Van Morrison returns to the Belfast Waterfront on Sunday 18th December for one night only. The multi award winning singer, composer and performer will be showcasing songs from his […]

David Gray Announces Live Shows + New Greatest Hits Collection
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David Gray Announces Live Shows + New Greatest Hits Collection

September 20, 2016 XS Noize

David Gray has announced his first UK dates in two years with a set of acoustic solo shows in support of his forthcoming Greatest Hits collection. Entitled ‘An Evening With David Gray’, the dates will […]

Album Review: Bon Iver - 22 a Million
Album Reviews

Album Review: Bon Iver – 22 a Million

September 20, 2016 Lori Gava

It is a bit of an understatement to say that most people have found 2016 to be a challenging year. Justin Vernon, the main creative force behind the band Bon Iver, is contributing added complexity […]

NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS release new studio album 'Skeleton Tree' on September 9
Album Reviews

Album Review: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Skeleton Tree

September 20, 2016 Landon Murray

It’s rare for a musician, or group of musicians to still have noteworthy things to say on their sixteenth album, but for perennial avant rock and rollers Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, all it […]

Track of the Day: Feed The Kid - 'IN THE CITY’
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Feed The Kid – ‘IN THE CITY’

September 19, 2016 XS Noize

Mancunian blues-revivalists FEED THE KID aim high with double barrelled single release via taste-making imprint B33 Records. Following a prologue of sell-out headline performances at some of Manchester’s most prestigious venues, Feed The Kid are […]

#16: XS Noize Music Podcast: Shaun Ryder + Danny Saber - It's Great When You're Straight... Yeah, 21 Years on.
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#16: XS Noize Music Podcast: Shaun Ryder + Danny Saber – It’s Great When You’re Straight… Yeah, 21 Years on.

September 18, 2016 XS Noize

On this weeks XS Noize Music Podcast Mark Millar talks to music legend Shaun Ryder and Producer Danny Saber to discuss 21 years of Black Grape’s debut album ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight… Yeah’ and […]

Review: Blondage EP – Blondage
Album Reviews

Review: Blondage EP – Blondage

September 16, 2016 Amanda Stock

Today marks the release of the self-titled debut EP from Blondage, the Danish electronic-duo comprising of Esben Andersen and Pernille Smith –Sivertsen who are based in Copenhagen. The EP is mixed by Esben and Mags […]

Listen to Super Furry Animals stream of unheard, 1995 demo of classic, expletive-laden single ‘The Man Don’t Give A F***’.
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Listen to Super Furry Animals stream of unheard, 1995 demo of classic, expletive-laden single ‘The Man Don’t Give A F***’.

September 16, 2016 XS Noize

The madness and the majesty of Super Furry Animals’ chaotic emergence as an indefinable, thrillingly exciting addition to the innovative margins of mainstream rock and roll is irresistibly encapsulated in the 20th anniversary reissue of […]

LOW announce Christmas tour
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LOW announce Christmas tour

September 16, 2016 XS Noize

LOW’s 8-song 1999 EP Christmas is often referred to as one of the seminal alternative festive releases and is a gift that music lovers return to every winter to get them in the seasonal mood. […]

Swedish star Ängie drops brand new video for ‘Smoke Weed Eat Pussy’.
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Swedish star Ängie drops brand new video for ‘Smoke Weed Eat Pussy’.

September 16, 2016 XS Noize

The self-proclaimed “Lil Weed Hoe” Ängie has revealed the video for her in-your-face debut ‘Smoke Weed Eat Pussy’, out now through Universal. Passing her introductory blunt, the Swedish trap-hop star writhes among the sweetest strains […]

Tall Ships return with new single 'Meditations On Loss'
New Music

Tall Ships return with new single ‘Meditations On Loss’

September 16, 2016 XS Noize

Tall Ships return with their first dose of new music since early 2015 with the driving ‘Meditations On Loss’, the band’s new single and precursor for a future release. The track, which premiered last night […]

Heroes In Hiding to release mini LP “CURTAINS” in October
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Heroes In Hiding to release mini LP “CURTAINS” in October

September 16, 2016 XS Noize

Since the release of debut EP “Hush” in 2014, Heroes In Hiding have gathered a momentum that is now in full pendulum swing. The burgeoning band are centre stage in Ireland as one of the […]

Summer Moon share debut single ‘With You Tonight’ - listen
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Summer Moon share debut single ‘With You Tonight’ – listen

September 16, 2016 XS Noize

The Strokes’ bassist Nikolai Fraiture takes a turn as front man for the “underground supergroup” (NME) Summer Moon, who will be releasing their debut single ‘With You Tonight’ on DTF Records/Membran. The demo version of […]

Track of the Day: Spencer - 'Harry's Still Sad'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Spencer – ‘Harry’s Still Sad’

September 16, 2016 XS Noize

Following on from a summer spent playing European festivals and picking up global airplay and press praise from Rolling Stone, KROQ, Indie Shuffle, Amazing Radio, XS Noize, SRF3 & Rockstr Magazine, Swiss rockers Spencer will […]

Kings of Leon reveal video for 'Waste A Moment'
New Music

Kings of Leon reveal video for ‘Waste A Moment’

September 15, 2016 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling rock band KINGS OF LEON officially announce the release of their hugely anticipated seventh studio album WALLS on October 14th through Columbia Records. The Grammy Award winning group decided to return to their […]

Track of the Day: October Drift - 'Cinnamon Girl'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: October Drift – ‘Cinnamon Girl’

September 15, 2016 XS Noize

Rising four-piece October Drift have announced their second EP, This Is Nowhere, for an October 7th release via Bad Revival Records, and a headline UK tour for October. The This Is Nowhere EP see’s the […]

ARCADE FIRE: THE REFLEKTOR TAPES - Worldwide festival debut confirmed
Top Tens

Top Ten Ranked: Arcade Fire

September 14, 2016 Landon Murray

Since early 2004, Montreal based Arcade Fire have been overachieving when it comes to making thoughtful, poignant indie rock. In the more than decade since their debut, the band has released four quite different, but […]

Hurricane#1 Announce 20th Anniversary tour of their Creation debut album
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Hurricane#1 Announce 20th Anniversary tour of their Creation debut album

September 14, 2016 XS Noize

It’s all been happening this year for Hurricane #1, today the band announced they will be arranging their 20th Anniversary tour of their Creation debut album released back in 1997 playing classics like Step Into My […]

Levellers release special 25th anniversary edition of 'Levelling The Land'
New Music

Levellers reveal live video for ‘Battle Of The Beanfield’

September 14, 2016 XS Noize

Brighton folk punk band Levellers have just revealed the live video of ‘Battle Of The Beanfield’, taken from the three-disc 25th Anniversary edition of their timeless platinum-selling, second album Levelling The Land. You can watch […]

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