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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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          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

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          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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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

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          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

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

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          Miles Kane on new album ‘Sunlight in the Shadows’ & Working with Dan Auerbach | XS Noize Podcast #251

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          BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

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

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THE TWANG Release ‘Either Way, It’s The Best Of The Twang’ Ahead of UK Tour
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THE TWANG Release ‘Either Way, It’s The Best Of The Twang’ Ahead of UK Tour

November 9, 2017 XS Noize

The Twang have spent over a decade defying expectation. From their beginnings in their Birmingham home town, written off by most of the local scene as the band that wouldn’t make it, through a year […]

Ten Fé return with new track 'Single, No Return' ahead of London headline show
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Ten Fé return with new track ‘Single, No Return’ ahead of London headline show

November 9, 2017 XS Noize

Ten Fé is back with a new single ‘Single, No Return’, as Rob, Johnny and Alex join Ben & Leo in the band. The single comes as the band prepare to headline London’s Dingwalls on […]

THE BOXER REBELLION speak out on mental health and share ‘Love Yourself’ video for CALM
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THE BOXER REBELLION speak out on mental health and share ‘Love Yourself’ video for CALM

November 9, 2017 XS Noize

‘Love Yourself’ is the new single from the London based band The Boxer Rebellion. It’s a deeply personal track that is accompanied by a new video by Ry Cox (Good Film). You can watch the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Tundran / ‘All The Love’ (Lucas Silow Remix )- Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: Tundran / ‘All The Love’ (Lucas Silow Remix )- Listen Now!

November 9, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to be premiering Lucas Silow’s remix of the new track ‘All The Love’ by Swedish pop duo Tundran. Check it out below. Tundran embarks on a musical rollercoaster having attracted exhaustive comparisons […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Lonely the Brave - 'Things Will Matter' (Redux)
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ALBUM REVIEW: Lonely the Brave – ‘Things Will Matter’ (Redux)

November 9, 2017 Michael Barron

Since their inception in 2008, Lonely the Brave has been raved about. Black Saucers, taken from their 2014 debut album, The Day’s War, premiered on Zane Lowe’s Radio 1 show as the ‘Hottest Record in […]

TEARS FOR FEARS Still Rule The World - Their Greatest Hits Album Out November 10th 2
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Tears For Fears Add 3 Extra Dates To Their ‘Rule The World Tour 2018’

November 8, 2017 XS Noize

After shows in Cardiff, Glasgow, Bournemouth and Brighton all sold out, due to unprecedented demand Tears For Fears have added three more dates to their ‘Rule The World Tour 2018’ in Leeds April 27th, Nottingham […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Shed Seven - 'Instant Pleasures'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Shed Seven – ‘Instant Pleasures’

November 7, 2017 Elizabeth Manno

Britpop veterans Shed Seven are back with their first new album in 16 years. The York five-piece is best known for their 90’s guitar pop hits like “Chasing Rainbows” and “Going For Gold.” Though they […]

VAN MORRISON - Announces details for new album VERSATILE
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VAN MORRISON – Announces details for new album VERSATILE

November 6, 2017 XS Noize

Following the massive success of his 37th studio album Roll With the Punches (which charted at No 4 in the UK this September), Van Morrison prepares the release of his 38th. Versatile is positive proof […]

OUT LINES - Share new single 'There Is a Saved Place', taken from debut album Conflats
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ALBUM REVIEW: Out Lines – ‘Conflats’

November 6, 2017 Lori Gava

Side projects and collaborations can often be a hit or miss affair. They can range from the smaltzy record label created supergroups of the 80’s to the sublime combinations of gifted artists who generate luminous […]

INTERVIEW: Shed Seven's Rick Witter discusses new album - 'Instant Pleasures' 1
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INTERVIEW: Shed Seven’s Rick Witter discusses new album – ‘Instant Pleasures’

November 5, 2017 XS Noize

York’s finest Shed Seven are set to make one of indie-rock’s most triumphant returns this winter, having recently signed to BMG they release their first new album in 16 years and then embark on a […]

Emerging indie-pop siren Caitlyn Scarlett Unveils stunning new track ‘Happy When’ - Listen Now!
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Emerging indie-pop siren Caitlyn Scarlett Unveils stunning new track ‘Happy When’ – Listen Now!

November 3, 2017 XS Noize

Rising star Caitlyn Scarlett, described by The Line of Best Fit as ‘being on the verge of something big’, pre-empts the release of her forthcoming EP ‘Red Tape, Vol. 2’ due 2018 with details of […]

THE CUCKOOS Release New Video for 'New Sunrise' - Watch Now!
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THE CUCKOOS Release New Video for ‘New Sunrise’ – Watch Now!

November 3, 2017 XS Noize

Hailing from Austin, Texas, neo-Psych Rock crew THE CUCKOOS release their new single ‘New Sunrise’, taken from their forthcoming eponymous mini-album released via the Republic Of Music on November 24th. ‘New Sunrise’ is a song […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Michaela Polakova and Natalie Kocab - 'These Years' - Listen Now 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: Michaela Polakova and Natalie Kocab – ‘These Years’ – Listen Now

November 3, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere the lyric video for ‘These Years’ the lastest track from Composer Michaela Polakova and singer/lyricist Natalie Kocab from their wonderful album ‘Ellis Island’ featuring The Verve’s Nick McCabe. Check it […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
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WIN: Tickets to see WOLF ALICE in Belfast’s ULSTER HALL, 27 November 2017

November 2, 2017 XS Noize

Wolf Alice, one of the biggest breakthrough independent bands of recent years, the band recently released their brilliant second album new album Visions Of A Life and a run of shows worldwide, including a UK […]

Björk Announces Ninth Studio Album - 'Utopia' 1
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Björk Announces Ninth Studio Album – ‘Utopia’

November 2, 2017 XS Noize

‘Utopia’ is the ninth studio album from Björk, out November 24th via One Little Indian Records. The album is written by Björk with five of the 14 songs co-written by Arca and one of the […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB - Release powerful new single 'Lunatic' ahead of major Autumn UK tour
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB – Unveil tense new video for ‘Lunatic’

November 2, 2017 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club have unveiled the striking new video for powerful current single: ‘Lunatic’ (out now on the Modern Sky label). With reference points in the harrowing story of Robert Stroud ‘The Birdman of […]

NICK HEYWARD unveils his first single in eighteen years - Listen Now!
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NICK HEYWARD Announces New Single ‘PERFECT SUNDAY SUN’ + 2018 UK Tour

November 2, 2017 XS Noize

Following the release of his critically acclaimed new album ‘Woodland Echoes’, Nick Heyward will release a new single ‘Perfect Sunday Sun’ on 17th November via his own label Gladsome Hawk. The “idyllic” track, as described […]

U2 Announce Details of New Album 'SONGS OF EXPERIENCE' + Tour 1
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U2 Announce Details of New Album ‘SONGS OF EXPERIENCE’ + Tour

November 1, 2017 XS Noize

Songs of Experience, the 14th studio album from U2, will be released December 1st, 2017 by Interscope Records in the U.S. and via Universal Canada on CD, vinyl, digital download and across streaming platforms. Accompanying […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: OH JOY unveil new single "Apple" - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: OH JOY unveil new single “Apple” – Listen Now!

November 1, 2017 XS Noize

Dublin band Oh Joy unveil new single ‘Apple’ set for release 3rd November 2017. They’re aptly named for their apparent wry miserablism, which packs out the track alongside a wash of lush noise. Formed in […]

Due to overwhelming demand, Flight of the Conchords have added an extra date at 3Arena
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Due to overwhelming demand, Flight of the Conchords have added an extra date at 3Arena

November 1, 2017 XS Noize

Late last week, Grammy Award-winning folk comedy duo Flight of the Conchords (aka Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie) announced a show at 3Arena which sold out in a matter of minutes. And now, due to […]

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