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          Grammy-Winning Star Cam Announces ‘The Slow Down Tour’ With Dates In Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham & London

          August 19, 2025

          Today, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam has announced a headline tour through the US, UK, and EU, dubbed The Slow Down Tour. The US dates kick off on October 20th at The Gramercy Theatre in NY, making stops in Chicago, Nashville, […]

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          PICTURE THIS Announce Huge Christmas Shows at Dublin’s 3Arena & Belfast’s SSE Arena

          August 19, 2025

          PICTURE THIS have announced details of a major Belfast show this Christmas. The band will play the SSE Arena, Belfast, on 27th and the 3Arena, Dublin on 29th December 2025 as part of their special […]

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          Skerryvore Mark 20 Years with ‘XX – Live At Floors Castle’

          August 18, 2025

          Skerryvore have risen from modest roots to become a band able to embark upon global touring adventures, in the process also rising up the UK charts and landing a wealth of key airplay. So when […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2

          August 13, 2025

          We are closing in on the 58th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s death; complications from Huntington’s Disease finally sealed his fate on October 3rd, 1967. Despite the lengthy time that has passed, his fingerprints are still […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

          August 6, 2025

          When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

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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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          Chase & Status
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland Credit: Iam Burn
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

          August 18, 2025

          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

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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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        • Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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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

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
          Podcasts

          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

          In Episode #238 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam to talk about her new album, All Things Light. From her multi-platinum hit “Burning House” to co-writing on Beyoncé’s […]

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London three piece ARCTIC LAKE share breathtaking new single 'Forget About It All'
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London three piece ARCTIC LAKE share breathtaking new single ‘Forget About It All’

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

London three-piece Arctic Lake have returned with new single ‘Forget About It All’, the third track from their forthcoming EP Closer, set for release on 20th October. Once again building on an atmospheric, delicately layered […]

Listen to 'Oceans' the debut single from new fuzzy pop band The Yada Yada Yadas
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Listen to ‘Oceans’ the debut single from new fuzzy pop band The Yada Yada Yadas

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

The Yada Yada Yadas are a recently formed Durham-based alternative rock band that have truly mastered the craft of writing beautifully silly pop songs, and burying them deep beneath piles of dirt, feedback, and uncompromisingly […]

DMA'S - Release New Song "Dawning" - Listen Now!
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DMA’S – Release New Song “Dawning” – Listen Now!

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

DMA’S are back with a new track, it’s an absolute anthem and has the excitement and stadium-like sound the band is known for. Their debut album Hill’s End was released in 2016 via Mom+Pop Music […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
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THE SHERLOCKS – Announce biggest UK headline tour to date

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Following the recent success of their debut album, ‘Live For The Moment’, The Sherlocks have today announced their biggest UK headline tour to date in February 2018 (full dates below). The tour will go on […]

INERTIA - Celebrate their 25th anniversary with new album ’Dream Machine’, - Listen to track
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INERTIA – Celebrate their 25th anniversary with new album ’Dream Machine’, – Listen to track

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Fronted by Reza Udhin (also of Killing Joke and Black Volition), Inertia are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2017 with ’Dream Machine’. The band’s 13th album, it includes the recent ‘Only Law’ single, which reached […]

PROPAGANDHI - Announce 2018 European spring tour with UK shows
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PROPAGANDHI – Announce 2018 European spring tour with UK shows

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Propagandhi have announced a European tour in April and May 2018. After a handful of UK shows starting on April 20th, the band will kick off the mainland Europe run of the tour with a […]

INTERVIEW: Dhani Harrison talks about his debut album - IN///PARALLEL 1
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INTERVIEW: Dhani Harrison talks about his debut album – IN///PARALLEL

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Grammy Award-winning musician Dhani Harrison’s first solo album ‘IN///PARALLEL’ will be released on October 6 through BMG. Echoing influences from his time as a composer over the past few years, the music of IN///PARALLEL paints […]

THE BOXER REBELLION - Share Video For Brilliant New Track - 'What The F**k', Watch Now!
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THE BOXER REBELLION – Share Video For Brilliant New Track – ‘What The F**k’, Watch Now!

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

“What The Fuck” – the latest song from the London-based band The Boxer Rebellion – is a reflective monologue, a note to self, aimed at cutting through the noise of the socially and politically turbulent […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher - As You Were
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher – As You Were

October 3, 2017 Elizabeth Manno

After two sub-par Beady Eye records and a messy divorce, former Oasis frontman, working-class hero, and the voice of a generation, Liam Gallagher thought about quitting music for good. After his post-Oasis band, Beady Eye, […]

CHRIS REARDON - Shares video for 'Acid Rain' - Watch HERE
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CHRIS REARDON – Shares video for ‘Acid Rain’ – Watch HERE

October 3, 2017 XS Noize

Chris Reardon has just released his ‘From The Outside In’ EP, a collection of songs about dealing with changing circumstances; being an emotional voyeur and how the outside world affects you. The opening track from […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – ‘Visions of Life’

October 3, 2017 Lori Gava

There are duel occurrences that inform the band Wolf Alice’s second release “Visions of Life”. The first being the disorienting effect of success that their debut LP 2015’s “My Love is Cool” brought to the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Otherkin - 'OK'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Otherkin – ‘OK’

October 3, 2017 Lori Gava

It is always exciting to catch a young band on their way up the ladder to musical success. Otherkin has the potential to be one of those bands. They are releasing their first full-length LP […]

INTERVIEW: SOUP J5 of the legendary Jurassic 5
Interviews

INTERVIEW: SOUP J5 of the legendary Jurassic 5

October 2, 2017 XS Noize

Soup J5 came up and found fame as part of the iconic, gold-selling Hip-Hop group Jurassic 5. With over 25 years in the music industry, Soup has received gold records for his work on Wu-Tang’s […]

THOM YORKE RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM 'TOMORROWS MODERN BOXES' THROUGH BIT TORRENT
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THOM YORKE – Announces ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’ Reissue + US Live Dates

October 2, 2017 XS Noize

Thom Yorke will perform two US headline shows in a live mix with Nigel Godrich and visual artist Tarik Barri. Playing tracks from across his solo material, the two dates are an addition to his […]

LIAM GALLAGHER - Announces UK + Ireland Tour + New Single 'Wall of Glass'
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LIAM GALLAGHER – Shares New Video For ‘GREEDY SOUL’ Filmed At Air Studios – Watch Now!

October 2, 2017 XS Noize

After his explosive performance on ‘Later… with Jools Holland’, the iconic Liam Gallagher continues to build anticipation for his debut solo album ‘As You Were’ by sharing a video for the latest album cut ‘Greedy […]

EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
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EMBRACE – Premiere official video for new track ‘The Finish Line’

October 2, 2017 XS Noize

Embrace have premiered the official video for new track The Finish Line following the recent announcement of their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED released on 9th March 2018 through Cooking Vinyl. 20 […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Halina Rice - 'Atoms' - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: Halina Rice – ‘Atoms’ – Listen Now!

October 2, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere ‘Atoms’ from rising London based avant-electronic producer, Halina Rice from Her debut album ‘REDUX’ out 20th October. “ATOMS is about two people, but one has a secret life and is […]

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