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          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

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          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 Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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
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          ‘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
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          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 […]

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

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          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
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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

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

          August 27, 2025

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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

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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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NEWS: MILES KANE'S First Band, THE LITTLE FLAMES Release Lost Album, Listen to track
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NEWS: MILES KANE’S First Band, THE LITTLE FLAMES Release Lost Album, Listen to track

February 4, 2016 XS Noize

The Little Flames were formed in Liverpool by singer Eva Petersen and songwriter/guitarist Mat Gregory. They were later joined by drummer Greg Mighall, bassist Joe Edwards and guitarist Miles Kane. Signed to legendary indie label […]

Check out the new single from PAVES 'Take Me While I'm Here'
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Check out the new single from PAVES ‘Take Me While I’m Here’

February 4, 2016 XS Noize

London four-piece Paves have revealed their new single ‘Take Me While I’m Here’. With the swaggering bluesy guitar of Blossoms and propulsive rhythm of early Kings of Leon, the song is an aspirational anthem with […]

ANNABEL JONES Shares latest track 'IOU', Listen 1
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ANNABEL JONES Shares latest track ‘IOU’, Listen

February 4, 2016 XS Noize

Once upon a time, pop stars tore up pictures of the pope and cursed out the Queen on television. Most days, that era seems long dead. We live in a landscape where being on-brand trumps […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: METER BRIDGE - IT WAS NOTHING
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: METER BRIDGE – IT WAS NOTHING

February 4, 2016 David McElroy

What is it with Canada at the moment? There is so much good music pouring out of that country that it’s getting increasingly hard to take it all in. Meter Bridge are a synthpop duo […]

NEWS: MELLOR unveil video for 'DOLLY DAYDREAM' Check it out here!
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NEWS: MELLOR unveil video for ‘DOLLY DAYDREAM’ Check it out here!

February 3, 2016 XS Noize

Describing themselves as making indie ‘pop-smack’, Mellor are a four piece from Reading whose sound and image has been compared to that of The Libertines, Arctic Monkeys and Miles Kane. Gary, Josh and Evert met […]

ALBUM REVIEW:  MT DOUBT - MY PAST IS A QUIET BEAST
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MT DOUBT – MY PAST IS A QUIET BEAST

February 3, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Mt Doubt was created at the beginning of last year by Edinburgh-based Leo Bargery and his debut album My Past is a Quiet Beast produced by Mark Morrow (of The Winter Tradition) has picked up […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FRONTEERS - IDOL
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: FRONTEERS – IDOL

February 3, 2016 XS Noize

‘Idol’ is the third release from Hull’s hottest new export; FRONTEERS. Released on 11th March, it received its worldwide premiere from 6Music’s Steve Lamacq on Tuesday 26th January and was swiftly followed later that evening […]

NEWS: Manchester's Indie favourites THE RAINBAND announce the release of new single 'STORM'
New Music

NEWS: Manchester’s Indie favourites THE RAINBAND announce the release of new single ‘STORM’

February 3, 2016 XS Noize

Manchester’s Indie favourites The Rainband have announced the release of their new single ‘Storm’ on March 18th. The song is taken from their highly anticipated debut album ‘Satellite Sunrise’ which is scheduled for release on […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE DANDY WARHOLS - You Are Killing Me
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NEWS: THE DANDY WARHOLS announce new album ‘Distortland’

February 2, 2016 XS Noize

The Dandy Warhols have announced the upcoming release of a new album, Distortland that will be released on Dine Alone Records on April 8th, the band’s first for the label. Distortland was first recorded in […]

ALBUM REVIEW: NZCA LINES - INFINITE SUMMER
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: NZCA LINES – INFINITE SUMMER

February 2, 2016 Lori Gava

London musician Michael Lovett or as he is better known Nzca Lines released his second album Infinite Summer on January 22. The release reveals some major change ups in his musical direction and additions to the […]

NEWS: DIIV ANNOUNCE FULL SPRING TOUR FOR UK / EUROPE
Gigs

NEWS: DIIV ANNOUNCE FULL SPRING TOUR FOR UK / EUROPE

February 2, 2016 XS Noize

After a successful 2015, which saw them not only finish up work on their highly anticipated second album, but also complete a mammoth stateside tour alongside No Joy and Sunflower Bean, Brooklyn-based DIIV are set […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: THE CURE - WISH
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: THE CURE – WISH

February 2, 2016 Lori Gava

In 1992 The Cure were at the height of their popularity. Their 1989 masterpiece Disintegration and the subsequent Prayer Tour had not only taken the popular music world by storm, but had also silenced their […]

LUST FOR YOUTH - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'COMPASSION', listen to new track 'STARDOM'
Gigs

LUST FOR YOUTH – ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘COMPASSION’, listen to new track ‘STARDOM’

February 2, 2016 XS Noize

Copenhagen-based three piece Lust For Youth return with news of their new album ‘Compassion’, which is due March 18th on Sacred Bones Records. The trio are sharing their new single ‘Stardom’ from the forthcoming record.’Stardom’ […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: EMILY WELLS - 'You Dream of China'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: EMILY WELLS – ‘DON’T USE ME UP’

February 2, 2016 XS Noize

With the release of her new album, Promise, less than two weeks away and coming off the back of a run of EU shows that included a packed-out show within the intimate confines of London’s […]

PJ HARVEY Shares video for "THE WHEEL", Watch
Gigs

PJ HARVEY Shares video for “THE WHEEL”, Watch

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Taken from the forthcoming LP The Hope Six Demolition Project, released ‪April 15th on Island. Directed by award-winning photo-journalist and film-maker Seamus Murphy. PJ Harvey releases the video for The Wheel, the first track to […]

TERRIBLY YOURS - RELEASES NEW TRACK "NO GENIUS", Listen
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TERRIBLY YOURS – RELEASES NEW TRACK “NO GENIUS”, Listen

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Terribly Yours, the New Wave indie project of Brooklyn’s Sean Bones, is pleased to release his new single “No Genius,” a dysfunctional break up song with a nod to OMD and The Cars. Terribly Yours […]

DAPHNE GUINNESS Announces Tony Visconti-Produced Album
New Music

DAPHNE GUINNESS Announces Tony Visconti-Produced Album

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Daphne Guinness has confirmed release details for her debut album, Optimist In Black, due out via Agent Anonyme/Absolute on May 27 2016. The album was produced by the great Tony Visconti, in sessions recorded at […]

ALL THEM WITCHES Announce new album 'Dying Surfer Meets His Maker' for February 12th
Gigs

ALL THEM WITCHES Announce new album ‘Dying Surfer Meets His Maker’ for February 12th

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Nashville psych crew All Them Witches offer the first taste of their new album Dying Surfer Meets His Maker with ‘Dirt Preachers’, due February 12th via New West Records. Heavy, heady and hypnotic, within each […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JAMES ATKIN (EMF) - 'Love Blind'
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: JAMES ATKIN (EMF) – ‘Love Blind’

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

James Atkin (EMF) releases his new single ‘Love Blind’ as a single on the 11th of March 2016. Alongside a 12′ Love Blind EP package including mixes by Jay Lamb, Mango Trasher, Dollboys North Street […]

PRIMAL SCREAM announce new single 'WHERE THE LIGHT GETS IN', duet with Sky Ferreira
Gigs

PRIMAL SCREAM announce new single ‘WHERE THE LIGHT GETS IN’, duet with Sky Ferreira

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Primal Scream release their 11th studio album, ‘Chaosmosis’ on March 18th on the band’s own First International label (through Ignition Records). Recorded in London, New York & Stockholm, and written and produced by Bobby Gillespie […]

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