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          Richard Ashcroft Unveils New Single “Lovin’ You” – Title Track from Forthcoming Album

          August 28, 2025

          Richard Ashcroft has spent much of the summer inspiring huge sing-alongs to classics like ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ and ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ as a special guest on Oasis’s stadium tour. It inspired Louder’s review to […]

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          Just over a year since the release of the acclaimed album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, today Humanist announce the release of an expanded deluxe edition of the LP – out today via Bella […]

          DOVES
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          DOVES reveal ‘Best of..’ track listing and announce new Sheffield and Manchester live shows

          August 26, 2025

          DOVES have revealed the name of the unreleased track set to appear on their upcoming collection of three-decade-spanning career highs, ‘So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves’, alongside the 18 other hit singles, album highlights and […]

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          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 […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

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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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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
          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
          Gigs

          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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          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

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        • 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
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          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

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

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TRACK OF THE DAY: GLENN SMYTH - What Have I Done To Deserve This?
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: GLENN SMYTH – What Have I Done To Deserve This?

February 17, 2016 XS Noize

Birmingham’s Glenn Smyth has unveiled the video for his new single ‘What Have I Done To Deserve This?’. Mixed by Owen Morris (Oasis, The Verve) and produced by Dave McCabe, the track was recently premiered […]

Muse-Drones
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MUSE Reveal Video For New Single ‘REAPERS’

February 17, 2016 XS Noize

This week Muse picked up the award for Best Rock Album at The Grammys for their album ‘Drones’. It is the second time the band has received the award, having won it in 2011 for […]

Nashville's ALL THEM WITCHES share new music video for ‘Open Passageways’
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Nashville’s ALL THEM WITCHES share new music video for ‘Open Passageways’

February 16, 2016 XS Noize

Having just released their triumphant new album Dying Surfer Meets His Maker in Europe via New West Records, Nashville psych force All Them Witches reveal a new music video for ‘Open Passageways’. Inspired by vocalist […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE WHOLLS - ‘X21’ (VIDEO)
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Watch Video For The New Single From The WHOLLS – ‘X21’ Out March

February 16, 2016 XS Noize

This rule-breaking band began their career by sneaking into their would-be manager’s grounds, then setting up a PA on the lawn and playing their hearts out without invitation – it was clear these guys were […]

ASTARI NITE shares video for “Always Like Yesterday”
New Music

ASTARI NITE shares video for “Always Like Yesterday”

February 16, 2016 XS Noize

Indie Rock, Dark Wave band Astari Nite released a video for their single “Always Like Yesterday” off their upcoming album Until the End of the Moon. The video, directed by Photohause productions, is a short […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ANDREW WEATHERALL - “WE COUNT THE STARS”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ANDREW WEATHERALL – “WE COUNT THE STARS”

February 16, 2016 XS Noize

‘Convenanza’ is the sound of Andrew Weatherall looking back at the clutter of a life thoroughly lived and realising it’s too late to tidy it up in any meaningful way. It would be marvellous to […]

LIBERTY SHIP release new single 'Learning to Fly' on April 1st 2
Gigs

LIBERTY SHIP release new single ‘Learning to Fly’ on April 1st

February 16, 2016 XS Noize

Liberty Ship release new single ‘Learning to Fly’ on April 1st 2016. The Sheffield suburbs have produced some of UK music’s most exciting bands, the latest is Liberty Ship. The four piece have already toured with […]

Listen to "Wedding" the new single from POLICA
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: POLICA – UNITED CRUSHERS

February 16, 2016 Lori Gava

American synth indie band Polica are releasing their third long play album, United Crushers on March 4th. The album condenses their prior signature synth heavy stylings into a resulting tighter sonic groove. That sound is […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: VIOLA BEACH - BOYS THAT SING
News

Friends & Family Campaign to get VIOLA BEACH To The Top Of Charts

February 15, 2016 XS Noize

Following the tragic passing of Viola Beach and their manager Craig Tarry, a campaign is being driven by friends and family to propel the Warrington band’s debut single up the charts. The band’s independent, self-released […]

THE DUKE SPIRIT reveal video for 'Hands' from their forthcoming album 'KIN'
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THE DUKE SPIRIT reveal video for ‘Hands’ from their forthcoming album ‘KIN’

February 15, 2016 XS Noize

The Duke Spirit announce the release of their highly anticipated new album Kin, through Ex Voto Records, on Friday 6th May. A new single, the BBC 6 B Listed Hands, is released on February 19th, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DIIV - IS THE IS ARE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DIIV – IS THE IS ARE

February 15, 2016 Marcus Millar

Is The Is Are is the highly anticipated and long awaited sophomore album from the New York Jangle Pop pioneers, DIIV. It comes four years after their critically acclaimed debut Oshin, an album that drew […]

LIVE REVIEW: SUEDE - OLYMPIA THEATRE, DUBLIN 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: SUEDE – OLYMPIA THEATRE, DUBLIN

February 14, 2016 XS Noize

For Suede’s latest live outing, Irish fans are treated to a show of two halves, a cinematic experience and an energetic live performance on the same night. Barely visible glimmers of the static band appear […]

“Counter-Factuals are Usually a Waste Of Time”: An Interview with FRANK TURNER
Interviews

“Counter-Factuals are Usually a Waste Of Time”: An Interview with FRANK TURNER

February 14, 2016 Fionn Crossan

Frank Turner is a singer-songwriter from Hampshire. Having started in punk bands in the early part of his career, Turner went solo and has had incredible success in doing so. From selling out venues across […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: VIOLA BEACH - BOYS THAT SING
News

Farewell to Warrington’s ‘Boys That Sing’ – Tragic Accident Claims the Lives of VIOLA BEACH Members and Manager

February 14, 2016 Julie Blore-Bizot

In a tragic car accident in Sweden, the Warrington, UK group Viola Beach and their manager, Craig Tarry–who also shared management duties for the London-based Hidden Charms–perished in the hours before dawn on Saturday, February 13. […]

LIVE REVIEW: FRANK TURNER - THE LIMELIGHT, BELFAST 2
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: FRANK TURNER – THE LIMELIGHT, BELFAST

February 12, 2016 Fionn Crossan

Frank Turner made his return to a Northern Irish stage for the first time since 2013’s Cut The Transmission Festival, and any frustration that was built awaiting his return was certainly released at Thursday’s sold […]

IN FOCUS// FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES - Voodoo, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES – Voodoo, Belfast

February 12, 2016 Bernie McAllister

Bernie McAllister was on hand to capture Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes at Voodoo Belfast on 9th Feb.

NEWS:  JAGWAR MA announce May UK tour dates
Gigs

NEWS: JAGWAR MA announce May UK tour dates

February 12, 2016 XS Noize

Jagwar Ma sign off a European tour with fellow Australians Tame Impala this weekend with two sold out shows at London’s Alexandra Palace, before returning to their London studio to continue recording their second album […]

NEWS: GWEN STEFANI to Create Live Music Video for New Single “Make Me Like You”
New Music

NEWS: GWEN STEFANI to Create Live Music Video for New Single “Make Me Like You”

February 12, 2016 XS Noize

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Gwen Stefani and Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced that they are collaborating to produce the first music video ever created on live television. The action will unfold live on CBS as […]

INTERVIEW: OLLY HOOKINGS from STATES OF EMOTION 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: STATES OF EMOTION – BLACK & WHITE TO GOLD

February 12, 2016 Thomas S. Day

After a tumultuous start in the music business, Rainham, Essex ’s States of Emotion had what seemed like an amazing start. On the back of their self-released single, The Unsung in 2010, they got signed […]

PET SHOP BOYS release their new single "THE POP KIDS" on March 18th
New Music

PET SHOP BOYS release their new single “THE POP KIDS” on March 18th

February 12, 2016 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys will release “The Pop Kids”, the first single from their forthcoming album, “Super”, on March 18th on both CD and digital formats. From February 16th, “The Pop Kids” will be available on […]

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