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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 […]

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          August 22, 2025

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          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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          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

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

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          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

          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
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          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 […]

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

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          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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        • 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

          August 13, 2025

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          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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PAUL DRAPER – Announces solo album Spooky Action, Listen to new track  ‘Things People Want’
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PAUL DRAPER – Announces solo album Spooky Action, Listen to new track ‘Things People Want’

July 5, 2017 XS Noize

Paul Draper releases his long awaited debut solo album, Spooky Action, on Kscope this summer. Paul Draper was the frontman of Mansun – one of the most iconic bands of the late ’90s. Over the […]

Album Review: ROYAL BLOOD - How Did We Get So Dark?
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Album Review: ROYAL BLOOD – How Did We Get So Dark?

July 5, 2017 Lori Gava

Royal Blood was formed in 2013 in Brighton after an airport pickup favor led to lead singer Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher discussing forming a band. The two were acquainted with each other from […]

CABBAGE - Announce their forthcoming EP ‘The Extended Play Of Cruelty’
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CABBAGE – Announce their forthcoming EP ‘The Extended Play Of Cruelty’

July 4, 2017 XS Noize

Cabbage have announced details of their forthcoming EP ‘The Extended Play Of Cruelty’, to be released on August 25th on CD, Cassette and 10 inch vinyl, and available as a digital EP from July 21st. […]

MUSE - Announce intimate live show at The O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Saturday August 19 in aid of THE PASSAGE
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MUSE – Announce intimate live show at The O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Saturday August 19 in aid of THE PASSAGE

July 4, 2017 XS Noize

Muse have today announced an intimate live show at The O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Saturday August 19 in aid of The Passage, London’s largest voluntary sector resource centre for homeless and vulnerable people. Billed […]

STARSAILOR - Announce Brand New Album 'All This Life', Stream Lead Track  'Listen To Your Heart' Now
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STARSAILOR – Announce Brand New Album ‘All This Life’, Stream Lead Track ‘Listen To Your Heart’ Now

July 4, 2017 XS Noize

British quartet Starsailor, have announced their brand new album All This Life, set for both physical and digital release on September 1st via Cooking Vinyl. The triumphant lead track ‘Listen To Your Heart’ is now […]

IN FOCUS// GREEN DAY – Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// GREEN DAY – Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin

July 1, 2017 Clair McAllister

June 29th 2017 saw Green Day, with touring mode engaged, and Rancid, riding on the crest of their hugely successful new album, return to Dublin to fly the American punk flag at full mast at […]

PUBLIC ENEMY - celebrate 30 years with free download of new LP ‘Nothing is Quick in the Desert’
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PUBLIC ENEMY – celebrate 30 years with free download of new LP ‘Nothing is Quick in the Desert’

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

Public Enemy are celebrating their 30th anniversary and are giving fans a free gift of new album Nothing Is Quick in the Desert, which they dropped today as a free download. The new album has […]

THE WATERBOYS - announce their brand new double album entitled 'Out Of All This Blue' 2
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THE WATERBOYS – announce their brand new double album entitled ‘Out Of All This Blue’

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

The Waterboys have announced their brand new double album entitled Out Of All This Blue, available September 8 via BMG Records. This is their debut release with BMG since recently signing with the label. Produced […]

KASABIAN - Announce North American Tour Dates
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KASABIAN – Announce North American Tour Dates

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

Kasabian, one of the UK’s most successful and beloved bands, have revealed plans for a run of North American live dates in September -including stops in New York City, DC, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and […]

JAMIROQUAI - Shares Video for Brand New Single 'Superfresh' WATCH NOW
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JAMIROQUAI – Shares Video for Brand New Single ‘Superfresh’ WATCH NOW

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

Today sees Jamiroquai release the Charlie Lightening-directed video for their infectious new single “Superfresh,” the second official single from eighth studio album ‘Automaton’. Written and self-produced by frontman Jay Kay and Jamiroquai keyboard-maestro Matt Johnson, […]

Track of the Day: FOLIAGE - 'Silence'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: FOLIAGE – ‘Silence’

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

Based out of San Bernardino, California, Manuel Joseph Walker started his synth-tinged, jangle-pop project Foliage at the age of 16. He released his debut LP ‘Truths’ on Bandcamp the week before his 17th birthday. The […]

THE NATIONAL announce new album, new track + world tour
New Music

THE NATIONAL release ‘Guilty Party’ single – Listen Now!

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

Today, The National have released the single ‘Guilty Party’ off their forthcoming album Sleep Well Beast out on September 8th on 4AD. Sleep Well Beast was produced by member Aaron Dessner with co-production by Bryce […]

PAUL DRAPER announces new track 'Things People Want' - Listen Now!
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PAUL DRAPER announces new track ‘Things People Want’ – Listen Now!

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

Things People Want is a yearning love letter to an unobtainable everyday life that comes set inside four minutes of ultra-melodic, glistening synthetic soul. It is taken form Paul Draper’s first ever solo album – […]

IN FOCUS// GREEN DAY – BELSONIC 2017, Ormeau Park, Belfast 2
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// GREEN DAY – BELSONIC 2017, Ormeau Park, Belfast

June 29, 2017 Clair McAllister

June 28th 2017 saw Green Day, with touring mode engaged, and Rancid, riding on the crest of their hugely successful new album, return to Belfast to fly the American punk flag at full mast at […]

INTERPOL announce 'Our Love To Admire' - 10th Anniversary Edition 2
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INTERPOL announce ‘Our Love To Admire’ – 10th Anniversary Edition

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

In the late 90s, Interpol emerged as one of the American indie-rock scene’s most exciting and inventive new bands. The New York outfit’s artfully layered sound drew comparisons to a multitude of notable post-punk combos, […]

THE KILLERS - unveil the video for their dazzling new single,"The Man" - Watch Now!
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THE KILLERS – unveil the video for their dazzling new single,”The Man” – Watch Now!

June 28, 2017 XS Noize

The Killers have unveiled the video for their dazzling new single,”The Man,” the first to be released from the group’s upcoming fifth album, Wonderful Wonderful. The video comes shortly after the band’s spectacular, hit-laden surprise […]

Track of the Day: THE PLEA - 'Wild One'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: THE PLEA – ‘Wild One’

June 28, 2017 XS Noize

‘Wild One’ is the first single to be taken from The Plea’s new album ‘Propanoia’ which is due to be released later this year. The track is a stunning, string laden, acoustic number with a […]

THE HORRORS release their stunningly assertive fifth album ‘V’ on September 22 + announce UK & Irish tour for October 2017
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THE HORRORS release their stunningly assertive fifth album ‘V’ on September 22 + announce UK & Irish tour for October 2017

June 28, 2017 XS Noize

The Horrors release their stunningly assertive fifth album ‘V’ on September 22. The album has been previewed by the first single ‘Machine’ which sees the group at their majestic, imperial best, although the ten tracks […]

BRITISH SEA POWER Announce 'Let The Dancers Inherit The Party'
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BRITISH SEA POWER – Reveal ‘Don’t Let The Sun Get In The Way’ video

June 27, 2017 XS Noize

British Sea Power release the third track from their recently released, critically acclaimed sixth album Let The Dancers Inherit The Party. Don’t Let The Sun Get In The Way is the perfect soundtrack to the […]

Listen to HAMBURG a new track from BILLY BIBBY & THE WRY SMILES
Gigs

Listen to HAMBURG a new track from BILLY BIBBY & THE WRY SMILES

June 27, 2017 XS Noize

Llandudno, Wales, 20 June 2017 – Let the summer begin with a fresh track from Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles! It’s time to roll down the windows and turn up the volume with the […]

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