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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing

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          Four years after their Brit Award-winning Blue Weekend gave them their first UK No. 1, Wolf Alice return with The Clearing—an album that feels less like a follow-up and more like a hard-earned arrival. Rather […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          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 […]

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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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

          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
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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

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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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          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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          DURAN DURAN
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

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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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          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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Month: February 2017

John Mellencamp To Release “Sad Clowns & Hillbillies” Featuring Carlene Carter
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John Mellencamp To Release “Sad Clowns & Hillbillies” Featuring Carlene Carter

February 28, 2017 XS Noize

On April 28th, Heartland rocker John Mellencamp will release his 23rd full-length album, Sad Clowns & Hillbillies featuring Carlene Carter, the daughter of June Carter Cash and stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, on Republic Records. Sad […]

The Dandy Warhols share new song and video ahead of sold out London Roundhouse show
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The Dandy Warhols share new song and video ahead of sold out London Roundhouse show

February 28, 2017 XS Noize

Portland, Oregon based indie rock icons The Dandy Warhols fly into London for a sold out performance at London’s Roundhouse venue this Saturday and have released a video for their new track ahead of the […]

Album Review: Dude York - Sincerely
Album Reviews

Album Review: Dude York – Sincerely

February 28, 2017 Lori Gava

If you’re a young band from Seattle it can be hard to shake the shadow that 90’s Grunge cast over bands now originating in the region. Dude York with their February 23rd release of  Sincerely […]

Live Review: THE SHERLOCKS - Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms 1
Live Reviews

Live Review: THE SHERLOCKS – Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms

February 28, 2017 Helen Russell

The Sherlocks Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms A whistle stop tour of the UK did not stop The Sherlocks from pulling out a worthy show at Portsmouth’s Wedgewood Rooms on Thursday night. The indie rock band from […]

Paul Draper releases a second four track EP on Kscope
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Former Mansun Frontman PAUL DRAPER Announces FIRST EVER LIVE SHOWS

February 28, 2017 XS Noize

Paul Draper – former frontman of Mansun, one of the ’90s most forward-thinking and iconic rock’n’roll bands – has announced details of his first solo live shows. Paul will tour the UK in September with […]

Album Review: Hippo Campus – Landmark
Album Reviews

Album Review: Hippo Campus – Landmark

February 27, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Landmark is the debut album from Hippo Campus. Since their formation and the release of two EPs in 2014 & 2015, Bashful Creatures and South respectively they have rapidly risen to become an unquestionable breakthrough […]

FEEDER - Reveal video for Another Day On Earth + Announce Special Edition Album Re-issues 1
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FEEDER – Reveal video for Another Day On Earth + Announce Special Edition Album Re-issues

February 24, 2017 XS Noize

Today, FEEDER are revealing the video for their third single ‘Another Day On Earth’, from their recent top 10 album ‘All Bright Electric’. Produced & directed by Sitcom Soldiers, the stunning video was cut in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  “VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR” – Bruce Woolley and Polly Scattergood
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: “VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR” – Bruce Woolley and Polly Scattergood

February 24, 2017 Amanda Stock

Video Killed The Radio Star is internationally one of the most instantly recognisable songs of all time. Written by Bruce Woolley, Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, the original Buggles music video is famous for being […]

ERASURE - Announce New Album 'World Be Gone' + Headline Tour Dates
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ERASURE – Announce New Album ‘World Be Gone’ + Headline Tour Dates

February 24, 2017 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) today announce details of their seventeenth studio album, World Be Gone, out on Mute on 19 May 2017. World Be Gone is the follow up to 2014’s The Violet […]

Exclusive Video Premiere: The Magic Es - Running Scared
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Exclusive Video Premiere: The Magic Es – Running Scared

February 24, 2017 XS Noize

English rock n’ roll band The Magic Es will release their new single Running Scared today via Oh Mercy! Records. The anthemic new release follows previous singles Colour Up My World and Melody Jane, which […]

Album Review: Tycho - Epoch
Album Reviews

Album Review: Tycho – Epoch

February 23, 2017 Lori Gava

Fans of IDM have long been familiar with the works of Scott Hansen, producer, graphic artist and musician who operates under the moniker Tycho. Hansen set off on his musical journey as his alter ego […]

Track of the Day: Zahed Sultan - 'Cake & Butter'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Zahed Sultan – ‘Cake & Butter’

February 23, 2017 XS Noize

In a follow up to his 2015 sophomore album eyeamsound, multimedia artist Zahed Sultan (Kuwait) releases a new single ‘Cake & Butter’. ‘Cake & Butter’ is a gritty, alternative rock song with an infectious chorus. […]

Listen to The Chainsmokers brand new single 'Something Just Like This' with Coldplay
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Listen to The Chainsmokers brand new single ‘Something Just Like This’ with Coldplay

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

GRAMMY Award-winning artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have released their brand new single with Coldplay, “Something Just Like This.” Following four consecutive Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 Hits (including the record-shattering hit “Closer”), “Something Just Like […]

TEN FÉ Share New Single "Twist Your Arm" - Listen
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Ten Fé release Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas rework of ‘Twist Your Arm’ – LISTEN

February 22, 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), which was NME’s New Music of the Day, Line Of Best Fit’s […]

Twin Atlantic announce a new UK tour for 2017
Gigs

Twin Atlantic announce a new UK tour for 2017

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

One of UK’s most exciting bands Twin Atlantic announce a new UK tour taking their critically acclaimed live show to UK cities they have not been to in years. The tour begins in Aberdeen on […]

Cayetana share "Mesa" video, + announce new album 'New Kind Of Normal'
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Cayetana share “Mesa” video, + announce new album ‘New Kind Of Normal’

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

Cayetana has shared “Mesa,” the lead single from their new album, New Kind Of Normal. Cayetana is self-releasing New Kind Of Normal, the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut, on their new label Plum […]

Jamiroquai - Reveal Cloud 9 Video (co-starring Monica Cruz) - WATCH
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Jamiroquai – Reveal Cloud 9 Video (co-starring Monica Cruz) – WATCH

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

Continuing the incredible momentum of their return, global superstars Jamiroquai officially release the video for ‘Cloud 9’, their debut single from eighth studio album ‘Automaton’. Shot in Almeria Spain with Automaton director Charlie Lightening and […]

Track of the Day: Sweet White - ‘Lovers’
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Track of the Day: Sweet White – ‘Lovers’

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

Sweet White return with new single ‘Lovers’ following the brilliant success of EP Monet’ and stand alone single ‘Genine’. Produced by Sweet White drummer Shaun Wilson, Lovers, in it’s 4 minutes and 20 seconds, sees […]

Elliott Smith - Either/Or  20th Anniversary edition out March 10th - Listen to unreleased tracks
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Elliott Smith – Either/Or 20th Anniversary edition out March 10th – Listen to unreleased tracks

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Elliott Smith’s best-selling and greatly beloved album, Either/Or, UMC are releasing Either/Or: Expanded Edition, on March 10th on 2CD and digital, with a 2LP following on May 19th. Either/Or: […]

Broken Social Scene announce european tour dates
Gigs

Broken Social Scene announce european tour dates

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

Having made an explosive return to the live arena at the end of last summer with acclaimed performances at Electric Picnic, Festival No.6 and End Of The Road, and currently putting the finishing touches to […]

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