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          Oasis release ‘Bring It Down (Live From Edinburgh 9 August ’25)’

          August 22, 2025

          Ahead of beginning their sold-out run of shows in North America, Oasis release ‘Bring It On Down (Live from Edinburgh, 9 August ‘25).’ The track was recorded on Saturday 9th August at the second of […]

          Kings of Leon
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          Kings of Leon Drop New Single “We’re Onto Something” Featuring Zach Bryan

          August 22, 2025

          GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon have released new single, “We’re Onto Something” featuring Zach Bryan, via Love Tap Records, the band’s own imprint distributed by Virgin Records. Last weekend, Zach Bryan joined Kings of Leon on […]

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          Suede Reveal 2026 UK Tour in Support of Antidepressants After Southbank Sell-Out

          August 22, 2025

          Suede have announced a UK tour for 2026 that will see the band take their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Antidepressants on the road for the first time. Access is available to an exclusive fan tour presale from Wednesday […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

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          It has taken five years for new Deftones music, the longest gap between studio albums for the Sacramento, California-based alternative metal icons, but now they return with the outstandingly atmospheric offering Private Music. However, things […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971

          August 21, 2025

          On the 18th of September 1971, The Who took to the stage at The Oval cricket ground in South London to headline ‘Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the People […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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
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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 […]

          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
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          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
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          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
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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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        • Eros Ramazzotti
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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

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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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        • 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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          June 19, 2025

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

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        • Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
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          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

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

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          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

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          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 […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: Super Furry Animals - "Radiator" (20th Anniversary Edition)
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ALBUM REVIEW: Super Furry Animals – “Radiator” (20th Anniversary Edition)

August 7, 2017 Sandra Blemster

God I’m feeling old. There seems to be a spate of albums being reissued lately that I loved 20 years ago. Like Fun Lovin Criminals Come Find Yourself (last year), Radiohead’s OK Computer and now […]

THE DARKNESS - Unveil hilarious video for 'All The Pretty Girls'
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THE DARKNESS – Unveil hilarious video for ‘All The Pretty Girls’

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

The Darkness have released the highly entertaining, tongue-in-cheek video for their brand new single ‘All The Pretty Girls’, out now through Cooking Vinyl. Introducing the video in his own inimitable manner, frontman Justin Hawkins proclaims, […]

BILLY BRAGG - Announces new song ‘King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood’ - Listen HERE
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BILLY BRAGG – Announces new song ‘King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood’ – Listen HERE

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

Billy Bragg, who has just returned from touring the US, will release a new song ‘King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood’ on Aug. 4th 2017 on the Cooking Vinyl label. ‘King Tide And The […]

STEVEN WILSON releases new track, "REFUGE," today - taken from forthcoming album 'TO THE BONE'
New Music

STEVEN WILSON releases new track, “REFUGE,” today – taken from forthcoming album ‘TO THE BONE’

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has released a new track from his critically acclaimed forthcoming album To The Bone. Inspired by recent events in the Calais Jungle, Refuge is a pop music that humanizes, six minutes plus of […]

SKELLUMS - share new single "If You Have To Leave" - Listen HERE
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SKELLUMS – share new single “If You Have To Leave” – Listen HERE

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

Skellums were formed because there was nothing else left to do. Skellums DO NOT want to join the long list of bands who have success, but have nothing to say. Skellums fell together through necessity, […]

THE CRIBS - Unveil documentary shot in collaboration with Vevo
New Music

THE CRIBS – Unveil documentary shot in collaboration with Vevo

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

The Cribs have today unveiled a documentary shot in collaboration with Vevo as the second instalment in their music documentary series ‘Off The Record’. Off the Record with The Cribs sees brothers Ryan, Gary and […]

THE DUKE SPIRIT - Unveil new single 'Houses' - Listen HERE
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THE DUKE SPIRIT – Unveil new single ‘Houses’ – Listen HERE

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

Following last year’s acclaimed album KIN and November’s EP Serenade, The Duke Spirit march on with poignant new album Sky Is Mine, released on 18th August 2017 via Ex Voto Records. The band have revealed […]

GARY NUMAN - Announces new album SAVAGE and unveils new single
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GARY NUMAN – Releases new track ‘What God Intended’ – Listen HERE

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

Gary Numan has today released track ‘What God Intended’ from forthcoming album ‘Savage’ due next month. “What God Intended is one of the stranger songs on the album,” explains Numan. “The choruses are mostly instrumental […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: The Jesus and Mary Chain - 'Automatic'
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CLASSIC ALBUM: The Jesus and Mary Chain – ‘Automatic’

August 4, 2017 Lori Gava

The Jesus and Mary Chain were looking to change up their sound on their 1989 third release, “Automatic”. That release would stretch beyond their already trademark sound of aggression and sneer adding texture and mad […]

BLOC PARTY'S KELE OKEREKE Shares New Song "Grounds For Resentment" featuring OLLY ALEXANDER
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BLOC PARTY’S KELE OKEREKE Shares New Song “Grounds For Resentment” featuring OLLY ALEXANDER

August 3, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Kele Okereke shares his new song “Grounds For Resentment,” which features Years & Years’ Olly Alexander and is available to stream/download now. The lilting, soulful duet sees Kele and Olly singing about a romance […]

ZOLA JESUS - Shares new video 'Exhumed' & announces 'Stridulum' LP reissue!
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ZOLA JESUS – Shares new video ‘Exhumed’ & announces ‘Stridulum’ LP reissue!

August 3, 2017 XS Noize

Today Zola Jesus is sharing a new video for her recent single “Exhumed” taken from her upcoming album ‘Okovi’, which is due Sept 8th via Sacred Bones. As well as this, Zola Jesus is excited […]

ANNIE HART (Au Revoir Simone) shares new single / video "Hard To Be Still" - Watch
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ANNIE HART (Au Revoir Simone) shares new single / video “Hard To Be Still” – Watch

August 3, 2017 XS Noize

Annie Hart is best known as one-third of Au Revoir Simone, the beloved all-female synth trio that counts David Lynch as a superfan (and also recently appeared on Twin Peaks). But with the eight tracks […]

Amsterdam two-piece SPIRIT VALLEY to release new album "Negatives" - August 4th
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Amsterdam two-piece SPIRIT VALLEY to release new album “Negatives” – August 4th

August 3, 2017 XS Noize

Negatives is the sophomore album from Amsterdam two-piece Spirit Valley – officially released August 4th by Fuzz Club Records. Incessant and totally fuzzed-out at times, sublimely ethereal and cinematic at others, this duo capture all […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY - Preview Debut LP With Psych Pop Offering 'Shadow Of A Wave'
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY – Preview Debut LP With Psych Pop Offering ‘Shadow Of A Wave’

August 2, 2017 XS Noize

Fast-rising Liverpool psychedelic rockers The Vryll Society have announced the release of their brand new single Shadow Of A Wave via Deltasonic Records, continuing their surge of success which has seen them conquering the BBC […]

GARBAGE - reveal brand new, politically charged video for current single, ‘No Horses’.
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GARBAGE – reveal brand new, politically charged video for current single, ‘No Horses’.

August 2, 2017 XS Noize

Garbage have revealed a brand new, politically charged music video for their current single, ‘No Horses’. Released last month, the track is in aid of the International Committee of the Red Cross with all of […]

FEEDER Reveal new single 'VEINS' - listen HERE
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FEEDER Reveal new single ‘VEINS’ – listen HERE

August 2, 2017 XS Noize

Following the recent announcement of ‘The Best of Feeder’, today, British rock heroes FEEDER reveal their brand new single ‘Veins’ which will be officially released on 14th August via BMG Records. ‘Veins’ is part of […]

ENTER SHIKARI - Announce the release of highly anticipated new album ‘The Spark’ on 22nd September
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ENTER SHIKARI – Announce the release of highly anticipated new album ‘The Spark’ on 22nd September

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

Enter Shikari announce the release of highly anticipated new album ‘The Spark’ on 22nd September 2017, following a special show for fans at the Borderline in London and a reveal of the first single ‘Live […]

METHYL ETHEL - Announce London show for August 15th
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METHYL ETHEL – Announce London show for August 15th

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

Ahead of their European festival shows this month, Methyl Ethel – the brainchild of musical polymath Jake Webb – have added a last-minute London show at the Shacklewell Arms. The east London venue played host […]

ARCADE FIRE Announce UK & Ireland Headline Tour for 2018 Includes Two Shows at London's Wembley Arena
Gigs

ARCADE FIRE – Announce third London show at London’s Wembley Arena

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

Arcade Fire have announced a third and final London show at The SSE Arena, Wembley on Friday 13th April, 2018. Arcade Fire’s Infinite Content Tour will see “one of the most popular and essential bands […]

GARETH DUNLOP - To release debut album "No.79" August 11th + Live dates
Gigs

GARETH DUNLOP – To release debut album “No.79” August 11th + Live dates

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

No stranger to recording in conventional studios, Gareth Dunlop’s new album sees him take a step in a different direction – “We moved into our house in Belfast about 3 years ago. Spending months at […]

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