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          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
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          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

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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

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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

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          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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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

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          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 […]

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          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

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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// 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

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          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 […]

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          Lady Gaga
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          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

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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

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          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

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SIMPLE MINDS announce brand new album 'WALK BETWEEN WORLDS' plus UK live shows for February 2018 1
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SIMPLE MINDS announce brand new album ‘WALK BETWEEN WORLDS’ plus UK live shows for February 2018

November 23, 2017 XS Noize

On 2nd February 2018, BMG will release Walk Between Worlds, Simple Minds’ first album of new material since 2014’s Big Music (which Mojo magazine declared, “Their best album in 30 years”). Walk Between Worlds was […]

AWOLNATION - Announces third studio album ‘Here Come The Runts’
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AWOLNATION – Announces third studio album ‘Here Come The Runts’

November 22, 2017 XS Noize

Multi-platinum artist AWOLNATION has announced the release of their third studio album, Here Come The Runts, on February 2, 2018. European tour dates announced. Serving as a follow up to the platinum-certified debut album Megalithic […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Lahayna - 'Lahayna'
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COMPETITION: WIN Strictly Limited Edition Signed LAHAYNA Album Artwork

November 22, 2017 Michael Barron

Lahayna made chart history in 2007 with their infectious anthem, In the City. Despite being unsigned and unconnected, through the band’s hard work and talent, In the City entered the official singles chart at No33. […]

MORRISSEY - Announces UK & Ireland Tour
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MORRISSEY – Adds O2 Academy Brixton show to UK tour

November 22, 2017 XS Noize

Due to overwhelming demand, a fourth and final London date has been announced to Morrissey’s 2018 UK tour at the O2 Academy Brixton on Thursday 1st March. Tickets go on general sale 10 am, Friday […]

Steve Mason and Primal Scream’s Martin Duffy collaborative on 4 track mini album as Alien Stadium
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Steve Mason and Primal Scream’s Martin Duffy collaborative on 4 track mini album as Alien Stadium

November 22, 2017 XS Noize

Fast forward through the history books! The new victors of the space-time continuum, the Priests Of Sound, have committed to The Alien Stadium for all times. What joys, this meddling kerfuffle! THIS IS FOR THE […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: D/TROIT - 'A Little Kindness' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: D/TROIT – ‘A Little Kindness’ – Watch Now!

November 22, 2017 XS Noize

Winter is truly coming and so are the holiday season. So it’s time for us to shine a light on the closing song on D/troit’s new album Soul Sound System, that was released in the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Ali Horn - 'Bloom' - Listen Now!
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ALI HORN: Unveils Video for New Single – ‘Bloom’ – Watch Now!

November 22, 2017 XS Noize

A wall of spiralling, hazy guitars reminiscent of Spiritualized, Tame Impala and early-Verve, Liverpool’s Ali Horn has just unveiled a video to go with his new single ‘Bloom’. His second single after the release of […]

NICK HODGSON - Announces Debut Album 'Tell Your Friends' Coming January 2018
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NICK HODGSON – Announces Debut Album ‘Tell Your Friends’ Coming January 2018

November 21, 2017 XS Noize

Emerging back into earshot, erstwhile Kaiser Chief Nick J.D. Hodgson is pleased to announce his debut solo album Tell Your Friends. Set for release on Janu, ry 26th 2018 on his own label imprint Prediction […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ARK - ‘Made for Us’ - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ARK – ‘Made for Us’ – Listen Now!

November 21, 2017 XS Noize

The latest signing to the Kobalt/AWAL label is singer/songwriter ‘ARK’ released her debut single ‘Made for Us’ on the 17th November. The single introduces the ethereal yet bold and revealing vocal of ARK, delivering a […]

INTERVIEW: Neil McCormick – From Killing Bono to #Zero 1
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INTERVIEW: Neil McCormick – From Killing Bono to #Zero

November 21, 2017 XS Noize

Neil McCormick is the Daily Telegraph’s chief pop and rock music critic. He is an author, radio pundit and television presenter, with his own music weekly interview show Neil McCormick’s Needle Time broadcast on Vintage […]

TURIN BRAKES - Announce New Album 'Invisible Storm'- Released January 26th
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TURIN BRAKES – Announce New Album ‘Invisible Storm’- Released January 26th

November 21, 2017 XS Noize

Turin Brakes don’t hang about. The estimable London 4-piece release their eighth studio album with Cooking Vinyl on January 26th 2018, followed by a UK & European tour. The opening track ‘Would You Be Mine’ […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Björk - Utopia
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Björk – Utopia

November 20, 2017 Lori Gava

On November 24, 2017, Bjork, the trailblazing musical icon, releases her ninth studio album “Utopia”. “Utopia” is the follow up to her cathartic 2015 release “Vulnicura”. Those fans who have followed Bjork’s wide gyre through […]

DEL AMITRI will return in 2018 for a UK tour
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DEL AMITRI will return in 2018 for a UK tour

November 20, 2017 XS Noize

Del Amitri will return in 2018 for a UK tour, the celebrated Glaswegian band’s first run of dates since 2014. The July 2018 tour includes original band members – Justin Currie (vocals, guitar), Iain Harvie […]

THE CUCKOOS Release New Video for 'New Sunrise' - Watch Now!
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The Cuckoos – Release their new single ‘A Little Bit Funky’ – Watch Video

November 20, 2017 XS Noize

Hailing from Austin, Texas, neo-Psych Rock crew THE CUCKOOS release their new single ‘A Little Bit Funky’, taken from their forthcoming eponymous mini-album released via the Republic Of Music on November 24th. Inspired by the […]

Check out the video for 'Show Me' from Brighton / Dublin band - KEY
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Check out the video for ‘Show Me’ from Brighton / Dublin band – KEY

November 20, 2017 XS Noize

Key is a Groove Rock & Ambient Grunge outfit hailing from Brighton and Dublin. Comprising of brothers and a Brighton born frontman, KEY began when 2 guitarists crossed paths 5 years ago at Dublin’s School […]

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: John Reynolds - 'High and Dry' - Watch Now! 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: John Reynolds – ‘High and Dry’ – Watch Now!

November 20, 2017 XS Noize

High and Dry is the brilliant new debut single from Mancunian singer-songwriter John Reynolds. Ahead of the release, we caught up with John, at boomshack studios in east Manchester to ask him about his music, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: R.E.M. - Automatic For The People (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: R.E.M. – Automatic For The People (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

November 19, 2017 Sandra Blemster

This month R.E.M. reissue Automatic for the People, their landmark album to celebrate its 25thAnniversary. The album will be available in a variety of formats, the most extensive of which is the Deluxe Anniversary Edition, […]

Track of the Day: Empathy Test - Demons / Seeing Stars
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ALBUM REVIEW: Empathy Test – “Losing Touch” (Remastered) & “Safe From Harm”

November 17, 2017 Amanda Stock

Today is a very special day for London- based, electro-pop duo Empathy Test – made up of childhood friends Isaac Howlett and Adam Relf who formed the band in 2013. Sharing a mutual love for […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Charlotte Gainsbourg – 'Rest'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Charlotte Gainsbourg – ‘Rest’

November 17, 2017 Elizabeth Manno

French-British singer and actress Charlotte Gainsbourg is back with her fourth studio album and her first new album in seven years. She’s the daughter of British actress, singer/songwriter, and model Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner - 'Songbook'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner – ‘Songbook’

November 17, 2017 Michael Barron

Frank Turner began his music career as vocalist in the post-hard-core, late John Peel endorsed band, Million Dead, has been on Celebrity Mastermind (Iron Maiden, not T. S. Eliot was his specialist subject), the Eton […]

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