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          Oasis release ‘Wonderwall (Live From Dublin, 16 August 2025)’ today

          September 4, 2025

          Last week the Oasis Live ‘25 Tour finally hit the United States, landing in Chicago to a wave of acclaim and adoration from fans and media alike as Rolling Stone magazine confirmed, “Oasis finally conquer America at first U.S. […]

          Radiohead
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          Radiohead Announce 2025 European Tour Dates for November and December

          September 3, 2025

          Radiohead have announced a run of 20 shows to take place in five cities across Europe. The band will play shows in Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen and Berlin. In a message to fans today, Radiohead’s Philip […]

          miles kane
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          Miles Kane Drops ‘I Pray’ From Upcoming Album ‘Sunlight In The Shadows’

          September 2, 2025

          Ahead of kicking off a run of stripped back solo in-store dates later this month, Miles Kane releases ‘I Pray,’ the latest cut to be taken from his forthcoming new album Sunlight In The Shadows. The album comes […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International

          September 3, 2025

          Named after a French football team, Saint Etienne have been the darlings of indie-pop, dance, and kitchen-sink storytelling since the 1990s. Few bands have captured everyday life with such charm, always anchoring their songs in […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

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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, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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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        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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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        • The Milk
          Podcasts

          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
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          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          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 […]

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XS NOIZE – UNSIGNED SHOWCASE #8 – INDIGO
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XS NOIZE – UNSIGNED SHOWCASE #8 – INDIGO

March 18, 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 […]

GABRIEL BRUCE shares video for "METAL SOUL"
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GABRIEL BRUCE shares video for “METAL SOUL”

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

As befitting the first track heralding an album about “the apocalypse”, “Metal Soul”, the brand new single from the acclaimed solo artist known as Gabriel Bruce, is darkly theatrical and deeply romantic. Having recently unveiled […]

NEWS: Manchester's Indie favourites THE RAINBAND announce the release of new single 'STORM'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE RAINBAND – STORM

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

Manchester’s Indie favourites The Rainband have released their new single ‘Storm’ today. The song is taken from their highly anticipated debut album ‘Satellite Sunrise’ which is scheduled for release on April 8th. Spring sees the […]

PJ HARVEY shares video for "THE COMMUNITY OF HOPE" - Watch
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PJ HARVEY shares video for “THE COMMUNITY OF HOPE” – Watch

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

The Community of Hope video was directed by award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker Seamus Murphy, drawing on footage filmed during trips to Washington, D.C. undertaken by Harvey and Murphy. This is the second single taken from […]

CHRIS BROWN BRINGS ONE HELL OF A NITE TO DUBLIN
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CHRIS BROWN BRINGS ONE HELL OF A NITE TO DUBLIN

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling artist Chris Brown today announced a headlining European tour, which will conclude in Dublin at 3Arena on 15 June. Chris Brown recently made his sixth #1 album entry on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart […]

GALANTIS CONFIRMED FOR TENNENT’S VITAL
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GALANTIS CONFIRMED FOR TENNENT’S VITAL

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

It’s already been a big week for Tennent’s Vital fans with Avicii just announced to headline Day 2 of the festival on Friday 26th August …. and the Swedish dance vibe just got stronger. Today […]

LA FEMME reveal hallucinatory video for brand new single 'Sphynx'
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LA FEMME reveal hallucinatory video for brand new single ‘Sphynx’

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

La Femme is back with a spectacular electro-pyscho new single and an accompanying hallucinatory video, taken from their forthcoming second album to be released in September, the French group follow up to 2013s award winning […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CATHEDRALS & CARS -  ‘Art School'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CATHEDRALS & CARS – ‘Art School’

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

It’s been a long time coming for the Suffolk based Dark-Indie outfit. After losing two of their original members (with one joining the military), they went into hiatus, leaving behind two previous EPs, a full […]

WIRE announce new album & share first single! 'Nocturnal Koreans' - Listen
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WIRE to release mini-album ‘Nocturnal Koreans’, Listen to track

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

Having completed a preliminary round of work on their eponymous 2015 album at Rockfield Studios, Wire Found themselves with 19 tracks. Among them, there was a critical mass of 11 aesthetically unified songs, which made […]

PRIMAL SCREAM announce new album 'CHAOSMOSIS' + intimate UK shows
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: PRIMAL SCREAM – CHAOSMOSIS

March 17, 2016 David McElroy

11 albums in and Primal Scream show no signs of slowing down. Chaosmosis is , ultimately, a pop album, the moment where the Scream shed most, if not all, of their rock n roll swagger […]

STUART MASTERS releases new album 'Mystic Blue and the Black Balloon'
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STUART MASTERS releases new album ‘Mystic Blue and the Black Balloon’

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

If Syd Barrett and Nick Drake had been Davey Graham’s brothers and a fourth sibling had access to a time-travelling record player with the albums of Michael Hedges and Radiohead, it’s just possible his music […]

NEW YORK TOURISTS follow up the success of their last single 'Call' with debut album 'You + Me'
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NEW YORK TOURISTS follow up the success of their last single ‘Call’ with debut album ‘You + Me’

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Their debut EP received rave reviews from some of the UK’s most respected music media outlets and their song ‘Chew Me Up, Spit Me Out’ was selected as one of BBC Introducing’s top 10 tracks […]

Dorset based multi-instrumentalist GRIS-DE-LIN releases her first EP 'THE KICK' on April 22nd
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Dorset based multi-instrumentalist GRIS-DE-LIN releases her first EP ‘THE KICK’ on April 22nd

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Gris-de-Lin’s music combines elements of post-rock, blues and alt-folk, peppered with twisted electronics.

 ‘The Kick’ is Gris’ first solo project and was recorded in a nursery school in Dorset where she worked with producer Cee […]

KATE JACKSON (of the Long Blondes) announces UK tour ...
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KATE JACKSON (of the Long Blondes) announces UK tour …

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Following the news of her debut solo album, British Road Movies, former Long Blondes frontwoman Kate Jackson has announced a series of live dates in May and June. Backed by her band The Wrong Moves, […]

PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 - listen
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Listen to PET SHOP BOYS – THE POP KIDS (PSB DEEP DUB REMIX)

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have unveiled the deep dub remix of their forthcoming single “The Pop Kids”. The remix, available to stream now via YouTube, is taken from the upcoming remix package of “The Pop Kids” […]

ALBUM REVIEW: UNDERWORLD - Barbara Barbara, We Face A Shining Future
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: UNDERWORLD – Barbara Barbara, We Face A Shining Future

March 15, 2016 Landon Murray

Over the course of nearly thirty years, and with various members coming and going, Underworld finds themselves releasing their first record in six years. Under the guidance of Hyde and Smith, the band has become […]

PLACEBO to celebrate 20th Anniversary with a World Tour
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PLACEBO to celebrate 20th Anniversary with a World Tour

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

Placebo will be heading out on a world tour in October to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of their platinum selling debut album ’Placebo’. The first leg of the ’20 Years of Placebo’ […]

TOM HINGLEY BAND release charity 7" for RECORD STORE DAY 1
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TOM HINGLEY BAND release charity 7″ for RECORD STORE DAY

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

From its beginnings in 2007, Record Store Day has grown into an international celebration of music culture, with the great and good of indie, rock, pop, electronica and more all involved in the annual event. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: OCTOBER DRIFT - LOSING MY TOUCH
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: OCTOBER DRIFT – LOSING MY TOUCH

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

October Drift announce their debut EP Stranger Days for release via Scruff Of The Neck Records on March 25th, with a subsequent UK tour beginning with a sold-out show at Manchester’s St Phillips Church. Lead […]

LUCY ROSE unveils New Video For 'Nebraska' starring DANNY DYER
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LUCY ROSE unveils New Video For ‘Nebraska’ starring DANNY DYER

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

Lucy Rose has unveiled a video for her new single ‘Nebraska’, starring Danny Dyer. The collaboration between Lucy and Danny is the result of a conversation the pair had last year after Dyer, who is […]

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