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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

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          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

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          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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

          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
          Live Reviews

          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
          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, […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
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          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
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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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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          Asha Maclean
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          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 […]

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        • Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          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

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

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

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

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Album Review: BRITISH SEA POWER- Let the Dancers Inherit the Party 2
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Album Review: BRITISH SEA POWER- Let the Dancers Inherit the Party

March 25, 2017 Lori Gava

Unique and eclectic are two words that come to mind when the band British Sea Power is mentioned. On March 31, 2017 the band will be releasing their 10th studio album Let the Dancers Inherit […]

THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC - Share new video for 'Someone Just Like You' - Watch
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THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC – Share new video for ‘Someone Just Like You’ – Watch

March 24, 2017 XS Noize

Montreal-based alt-folk band The Franklin Electric are set to release their highly anticipated sophomore album titled ‘Blue Ceilings’ on 5th May 2017 via Indica Records. The band will be heading to the UK in Spring […]

THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS share new single 'Whiteout Conditions' - Listen
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THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS share new single ‘Whiteout Conditions’ – Listen

March 24, 2017 XS Noize

Critically acclaimed supergroup The New Pornographers are premiering the title track of their forthcoming full-length record Whiteout Conditions today. Stream/share the song here. The album is due April 7th and is the first release on […]

British newcomer TOM WALKER announces the release of his new EP ‘Blessings’ April 21st
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British newcomer TOM WALKER announces the release of his new EP ‘Blessings’ April 21st

March 24, 2017 XS Noize

Set to take 2017 by storm, British newcomer Tom Walker not only announces the release of his new EP ‘Blessings’ April 21st on Relentless Records, but also an 8 date UK tour including his biggest […]

Track of the Day: JOY ROOM - 'What's Your Number'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: JOY ROOM – ‘What’s Your Number’

March 24, 2017 XS Noize

West-London fourpiece Joy Room have announced new release What’s Your Number? out today, with b-side Down coming soon. Joy Room announced themselves back in September with the intro track Late At Night, which has since […]

Live Review: BLOSSOMS LIVE at The Roundhouse 1
Live Reviews

Live Review: BLOSSOMS LIVE at The Roundhouse

March 24, 2017 Helen Russell

The VO5 NME Awards Tour 2017 landed in London last night and Blossoms were worthy headliners. The guys from Stockport filled the Roundhouse from floor to ceiling with devoted fans that would be worthy of […]

GORILLAZ - Announce New Album 'HUMANZ' - Watch Video Here
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GORILLAZ – Announce New Album ‘HUMANZ’ – Watch Video Here

March 23, 2017 XS Noize

Gorillaz are back. The world’s most successful virtual band will make their highly anticipated return with a new studio album titled Humanz, to be released by Parlophone Records on 28th April, 2017. Produced by Gorillaz, […]

Black Lips announce new album "Satan's graffiti or God's art?", Listen to track 1
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Black Lips announce new album “Satan’s graffiti or God’s art?”, Listen to track

March 23, 2017 XS Noize

Atlanta flower punk pioneers Black Lips have announced that their first album in three years, Satan’s graffiti or God’s art?, is set for release May 5th in the UK through Vice Records. Produced by Sean […]

Goldfrapp have revealed their new track, ‘Ocean’ - Listen
New Music

GOLDFRAPP have revealed their hypnotic new track, ‘Moon In Your Mouth’- Listen

March 23, 2017 XS Noize

Goldfrapp have revealed their hypnotic new track, ‘Moon In Your Mouth’, the latest from their forthcoming album ‘Silver Eye’, released on March 31st through Mute. Backed by a chorus of sensual synths, Alison’s haunting vocals […]

Track of the Day: The Jacques - No Kamikaze
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Jacques – No Kamikaze

March 22, 2017 XS Noize

The Jacques new song No Kamikaze nosedived into view on 10th March. In a nod to the band’s growing popularity and acceptance in mainland Europe it was released exclusively in France in early February and […]

JULIE BYRNE expands tour to include headlining Summer dates
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JULIE BYRNE expands tour to include headlining Summer dates

March 22, 2017 XS Noize

Julie Byrne has expanded her tour to include a string of Summer headlining dates. In the live arena she enchants, leaving rooms and festival crowds mesmerized by her voice and warm presence, who find a […]

THURSTON MOORE Announces New Album "Rock n Roll Consciousness" - Listen to track
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THURSTON MOORE Announces New Album “Rock n Roll Consciousness” – Listen to track

March 22, 2017 XS Noize

Rock n Roll Consciousness, the new album by Thurston Moore, is set for release on April 28th on Caroline International. The album was recorded with producer Paul Epworth (Adele, The Pop Group) at The Church […]

Listen To TOM CHAPLIN - ‘Solid Gold’ ft. JONES
Gigs

Listen To TOM CHAPLIN – ‘Solid Gold’ ft. JONES

March 21, 2017 XS Noize

It’s been a busy start to the year for Tom Chaplin, just back from an intimate American club tour with his amazing band. Luckily he’s found time to return to the studio and record a […]

LUCY ROSE - Announces New Album 'Something's Changing' + Global Cinema Tour
Gigs

LUCY ROSE – Announces New Album ‘Something’s Changing’ + Global Cinema Tour

March 21, 2017 XS Noize

Lucy Rose has announced details of a new album and a global cinema tour to showcase the record and a companion documentary film. ‘Something’s Changing’ is released on the 14th July through Communion Records. The […]

Album Review: SPOON - Hot Thoughts
Album Reviews

Album Review: SPOON – Hot Thoughts

March 20, 2017 Lori Gava

March is proving to be a spectacular month for new Indie music releases and veteran Indie band Spoon has only made the month more noteworthy. Hot Thoughts the follow up to 2014’s stellar album They […]

Live Review: ALL TIME LOW - Ulster Hall, Belfast – 19th March 2017 1
Live Reviews

Live Review: ALL TIME LOW – Ulster Hall, Belfast – 19th March 2017

March 20, 2017 Fionn Crossan

Baltimore Pop Punk giants All Time Low made their triumphant return to Belfast last night. Performing once again in Belfast’s Ulster Hall, the band again proved after 15 years together, they are showing no signs […]

Review: THE G-O-D - GRAFTERS OV DENTON – EP
Album Reviews

Review: THE G-O-D – GRAFTERS OV DENTON – EP

March 20, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Drummer Si Wolstencroft hardly needs an introduction. Famous on the Manchester scene for turning down the Smiths back in the early days. He played in The Patrol before they became the Stone Roses and was […]

TEXAS Announce 21 Date UK Autumn Tour + New Album ‘Jump On Board’
Gigs

TEXAS Announce 21 Date UK Autumn Tour + New Album ‘Jump On Board’

March 20, 2017 XS Noize

With their glorious new album ‘Jump On Board’ coming out April 21st on BMG, Texas announce 21 UK dates this autumn including a very special show at the Royal Albert Hall 17th September. Tickets go […]

Live Review: THE PIGEON DETECTIVES - The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth 2
Live Reviews

Live Review: THE PIGEON DETECTIVES – The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

March 19, 2017 Helen Russell

The Pigeon Detectives are BACK After performing Southsea Feast last year it was no surprise that they were back in Portsmouth this time at The Wedgewood Rooms, within 5 months of their last gig. Lead […]

Alison Moyet Announces Irish Dates For October 2017
Gigs

Alison Moyet Announces Irish Dates For October 2017

March 17, 2017 XS Noize

Alison Moyet has just announced Irish dates this October as part of The Other Tour. Alison will play The Cork Opera House on Friday October 27th, followed by The Olympia Theatre on Saturday 28th, and […]

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