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          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

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          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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          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: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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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
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          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

          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
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          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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          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
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          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
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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 […]

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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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        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #248 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Rick McMurray — drummer of Northern Irish rock legends Ash […]

          The Jacques
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

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          Gary Numan
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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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Month: January 2017

Track of the Day: PLAZA - 'Origami'
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Track of the Day: PLAZA – ‘Origami’

January 18, 2017 XS Noize

PLAZA release new single ‘Origami’, out on Friday 20th January via Beyond The Wall and available to stream and download on all platforms. With ‘Origami’, their first single of 2017, and first single taken from […]

Peter Doherty will release a new single ‘Kolly Kibber,’ in February - Listen
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Peter Doherty will release a new single ‘Kolly Kibber,’ in February – Listen

January 18, 2017 XS Noize

Peter Doherty will release a new single ‘Kolly Kibber,’ taken from his wonderful new album ‘Hamburg Demonstrations,’ through BMG/Clouds Hill on Friday 17th February. ’Kolly Kibber,’ which has already been B Listed at BBC6 Music, […]

Jamiroquai Announce First Headline Festival Dates In Six Years
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Jamiroquai Announce First Headline Festival Dates In Six Years

January 17, 2017 XS Noize

Today, global electronic soul funk sensation, Jamiroquai, announce a string of international headline festival dates. Guaranteed to be this summer’s most sought after events, these new dates are the band’s first headline dates in over […]

First Reaction: Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool
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Radiohead confirm nine U.S. headline shows

January 17, 2017 XS Noize

Radiohead has confirmed nine U.S. headline shows in addition to the band’s previously announced headline engagement at this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale beginning […]

LISTEN: Ten Fé share Roman Flügel remix of 'Twist Your Arm'
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LISTEN: Ten Fé share Roman Flügel remix of ‘Twist Your Arm’

January 17, 2017 XS Noize

After Ben Moorhouse and Leo a.k.a Ten Fé released Twist Your Arm, their bluesy-electro-stomper produced by Ewan Pearson (Jagwar Ma, M83, The Rapture). Today Ten Fé unveil an exciting new rework by Berlin-based DJ and […]

Charlie Cunningham Shares Video for 'Minimum' - Watch
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Charlie Cunningham Shares Video for ‘Minimum’ – Watch

January 17, 2017 XS Noize

With its latin rhythms Minimum is an unlikely companion on a frosty English morning, but Charlie Cunningham lyrical surety is a welcome friend at the dawn of an uncertain year. Minimum is the new single […]

U2 Announce More Shows After Tickets Sell Out in Hours
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U2 Announce More Shows After Tickets Sell Out in Hours

January 17, 2017 XS Noize

Following last week’s announcement, that U2 will return to select stadiums this year with U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017, Live Nation has just confirmed that the tickets for all 8 UK and European performances […]

Track of the Day: Olivia May - Tonight
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Olivia May – Unveils Video for ‘Tonight’ – Watch

January 16, 2017 XS Noize

Olivia May has a story to tell. Years of starts, stops and self-doubt has shaped a voice now ready to empower and inspire those going through similar struggles. Hailing from Fresno, California, Olivia began her […]

White Lies Announce Feb & March 2017 UK Headline Tour
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WHITE LIES Share Video for “Don’t Want To Feel It All” – Watch

January 16, 2017 XS Noize

White Lies have released a new video for track ‘Don’t Want To Feel It All’, taken from current album Friends released late 2016. The video was directed by Alex Alvarez and shows White Lies during […]

Track of the Day: Leon Of Athens - 'Xenos'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Leon Of Athens – ‘Xenos’

January 16, 2017 XS Noize

Highly acclaimed Greek indie-pop experimentalist Leon Of Athens has unveiled his brand new song ‘Xenos’. Leading with dark creeping electronics and stark guitars, the song is the first taste of new music since the release […]

Album Review: The XX – “I See You”
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Album Review: The XX – “I See You”

January 16, 2017 Amanda Stock

Atmospheric English indie pop group the xx formed in South London in 2005 when band members, Oliver Sim, Romy Madley- Croft and Jamie Smith were still at secondary school. They released their stunning, critically and […]

Track of the Day: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - "Down (Is Where I Want To Be)"
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Track of the Day: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – “Down (Is Where I Want To Be)”

January 13, 2017 XS Noize

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s 2005 self-released debut album set a precedent for how bands might begin to approach making music independently. The record — which vocalist/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Alec Ounsworth wrote entirely by himself— received widespread […]

Sorority Noise announce new album 'Your Are Not As _____ As You Think'
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Sorority Noise announce new album ‘Your Are Not As _____ As You Think’

January 13, 2017 XS Noize

Sorority Noise have announced You’re Not As _____ As You Think, their third full length record and follow up to 2015’s Joy, Departed. You’re Not As _____ As You Think is set to be released […]

Dutch Uncles share "Big Balloon" video - Watch
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Dutch Uncles share “Big Balloon” video – Watch

January 12, 2017 XS Noize

Dutch Uncles present the new video for “Big Balloon,” the lead single from their eponymous new studio album (anticipated 17th February 2017 on Memphis Industries). The track is currently on the A List at BBC […]

IN FOCUS// Avenged Sevenfold, 3 arena Dublin 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Avenged Sevenfold, 3 arena Dublin

January 12, 2017 Clair McAllister

Clair McAllister was on hand to capture Avenged Sevenfold at 3 arena Dublin, Ireland on ‘The Stage World Tour 2017’.              

ELEPHANT STONE Announce May 2017 UK Tour Dates
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ELEPHANT STONE Announce May 2017 UK Tour Dates

January 11, 2017 XS Noize

Following an extensive tour of the US, Canada and Europe last year, Montreal, Canada-based psych-rock trio Elephant Stone are pleased to announce they will return to the UK for a week-long run of headline tour […]

Josh Franchesci slams Robbie Williams' team over ticket resale revelations
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Josh Franchesci slams Robbie Williams’ team over ticket resale revelations

January 11, 2017 XS Noize

This morning You Me At Six vocalist Josh Franchesci joined the Victoria Derbyshire programme to discuss the revelation that Robbie Williams’s management team is placing tickets directly on to resale ticketing websites at higher prices. […]

DAVID BOWIE: 'No Plan' Video and EP Released On His 70th Birthday
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DAVID BOWIE: ‘No Plan’ Video and EP Released On His 70th Birthday

January 11, 2017 XS Noize

One minute past midnight on January 8th, the day that would have been David Bowie’s 70th birthday, a subtly stunning video for the song “No Plan” surfaced quietly, watch BELOW. The “No Plan” clip was […]

STONE FOUNDATION announce PAUL WELLER produced album ' Street Rituals'
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STONE FOUNDATION announce PAUL WELLER produced album ‘ Street Rituals’

January 11, 2017 XS Noize

‘Street Rituals’ is the new studio album from Midlands band Stone Foundation – set for release on March 31st 2017 via 100% Records. ‘Street Rituals’ features ten new songs with a major contribution from Paul […]

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
 - 'One More Time With Feeling' To Get DVD/Blu-Ray Release on March 3rd
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NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
 – ‘One More Time With Feeling’ To Get DVD/Blu-Ray Release on March 3rd

January 11, 2017 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced the release on DVD and Blu-ray of One More Time Feeling – the feature film about the making of their universally acclaimed album Skeleton Tree directed by […]

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