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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 […]

          Suede
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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
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

          August 21, 2025

          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
          Album Reviews

          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
          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
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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
          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
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          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
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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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          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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        • 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

          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 […]

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Sheffield Trio THE HARRINGTONS To Release Blistering New EP 'CHANGE IS GONNA COME'
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Sheffield Trio THE HARRINGTONS To Release Blistering New EP ‘CHANGE IS GONNA COME’

May 24, 2017 XS Noize

Forming in 2014 at the age of 16, The Harringtons are a fresh faced, feel-good Rock n’ Roll trio from Sheffield, Jack, Brad and Jordan have a fresh outlook on music, taking influence from mod-culture […]

ENTER SHIKARI Unveil New single with  BIG NARSTIE + Announce 2017 Arena Tour
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ENTER SHIKARI Unveil New single with BIG NARSTIE + Announce 2017 Arena Tour

May 24, 2017 XS Noize

Huge British rock mavericks Enter Shikari have announced their biggest arena tour to date with the incredible new ‘Supercharge’ track featuring grime legend Big Narstie. The single was premiered on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 […]

Track of the Day: PARTISAN - 'Too Late'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: PARTISAN – ‘Too Late’

May 23, 2017 XS Noize

Partisan return with ‘Too Late’ a song that marks a change of direction for the Indie Rock band. Embracing a funkier sound, the single sees Partisan deliver a rallying cry against the backdrop of the […]

ACTING STRANGE - release their debut album, "TALK TALK TALK" - Listen to track
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ACTING STRANGE – release their debut album, “TALK TALK TALK” – Listen to track

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

Acting Strange have released their debut album, “TALK TALK TALK”. If you dig Supergrass, Nick Lowe, Apples in Stereo, or even early ’70s The Sweet or Slade, it should push some buttons. Led by cousins […]

MAXIMO PARK - unveil video for new single 'What Equals Love'
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MAXIMO PARK – unveil video for new single ‘What Equals Love’

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

Alternative pop experts Maximo Park today unveil the video for their current single ‘What Equals Love’. The track is taken from current album ‘Risk To Exist’ which was released on April 21st via Daylighting. ‘What […]

TORGNY - Announces new album 'Cut & Run' + new single 'Dreams'
Gigs

TORGNY – Announces new album ‘Cut & Run’ + new single ‘Dreams’

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

On May 26th Torgny will release the third and final part of the ‘Cut & Run’ trilogy, which alongside the two first parts completes the album ‘Cut & Run’. Torgny explains: “Cut and run is […]

MILBURN - return with a brand new single ‘Take Me Home’
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MILBURN – return with a brand new single ‘Take Me Home’

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

Having released their debut album Well Well Well ten years ago, Sheffield indie rockers Milburn return with their latest single Take Me Home, out on 26th May 2017 via Red Essential. Known as the band […]

Bush to release 7th studio album BLACK AND WHITE RAINBOWS on March 10th
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BUSH – Announce First European Tour Since 2013

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

Armed with their 7th studio album, BLACK AND WHITE RAINBOWS, BUSH have announced their first European headline tour in 4 years, which includes 6 UK dates, beginning with a show at O2 Kentish Town Forum […]

IN FOCUS// THE CRANBERRIES at Belfast's Waterfront Hall 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// THE CRANBERRIES at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall

May 19, 2017 Clair McAllister

Clair McAllister was on hand again to capture The Cranberries at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall with another batch of stunning images.  

Album Review: THE CHARLATANS – 'Different Days'
Album Reviews

Album Review: THE CHARLATANS – ‘Different Days’

May 18, 2017 Sandra Blemster

On the back of 2015’s Modern Nature (critically acclaimed getting into the Top Ten album chart with a lifetime achievement award from Q magazine) comes the Charlatans thirteenth album. Different Days is released on Friday […]

Muse-Drones
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MUSE release their brand new single ‘Dig Down’ – watch video

May 18, 2017 XS Noize

Muse have released their brand new single ‘Dig Down’ which is available to stream and download now. The track focuses on the themes of unity and survival – fighting for what’s right when your back’s […]

GRIZZLY BEAR - Announce New album 'Painted Ruins' + Global Tour
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GRIZZLY BEAR – Announce New album ‘Painted Ruins’ + Global Tour

May 18, 2017 XS Noize

Grizzly Bear have announced the August 18 release of ‘Painted Ruins,’ their highly anticipated fifth full-length album, and first for Columbia Records. In addition, the band has shared new album track “Mourning Sound.” That song […]

BLACK GRAPE return with the brand new album ‘Pop Voodoo’ - Listen to teaser track ‘Everything You Know Is Wrong - Intro’
New Music

BLACK GRAPE – Reveal Video for New Single ‘POP VOODOO’ From Their Forthcoming Album

May 17, 2017 XS Noize

Black Grape reveal the video for ‘Pop Voodoo’ the title track and lead single from their forthcoming album, out 7th July. ‘Pop Voodoo’, will be released on UMC (Universal Music) on 7th July 2017. The […]

Album Review: LIFE - 'Popular Music'
Album Reviews

Album Review: LIFE – ‘Popular Music’

May 17, 2017 Lori Gava

Unsigned or signed the baby band Life is a force to be reckoned with; they hold great potential in reviving the Punk Genre for the 21st Century. Their debut album “Popular Music” launches on May […]

SEXTILE announce 2nd album 'Albeit Living' for July 14th release
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SEXTILE announce 2nd album ‘Albeit Living’ for July 14th release

May 16, 2017 XS Noize

LA-based astrologically-named trio Sextile have announced details of their second album. ‘Albeit Living’ is to be released on July 14th via felte. The first taste can be heard below, with the propulsive “One of These”; […]

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING - Share New Single 'They Gave Me A Lamp'
The Listening Post

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING – Share New Single ‘They Gave Me A Lamp’

May 16, 2017 XS Noize

Focusing on the political awakening among the women’s support groups at the time of the South Wales mining strike between 1984-1985, They Gave Me A Lamp is the new single from Public Service Broadcasting and […]

LEA PORCELAIN Announce Debut Album - 'Hymns To The Night' + Unveil Short Film 1
Album Reviews

Album Review – LEA PORCELAIN – ‘Hymns To The Night’

May 16, 2017 Amanda Stock

Rising German electronic post punk duo, Lea Porcelain release their debut album “Hymns To The Night” on 16th June 2017. Unusually to accompany the album they have also released a short introductory film “This Is […]

ROYAL BLOOD - Announce Their Biggest Irish Headline Show To Date
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ROYAL BLOOD – Announce Their Biggest Irish Headline Show To Date

May 16, 2017 XS Noize

Royal Blood have just announced their biggest Irish headline show to date with a performance at 3Arena, Dublin on Sunday November 26th. After becoming the biggest breaking British rock band with their self-titled 2014 debut […]

SIMPLE MINDS to perform Live In Concert for BBC Radio 2
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS – Move On Up To The WATERFRONT With Acoustic BELFAST Show

May 16, 2017 XS Noize

Simple Minds will be taking their new album SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC (out now) on the road in June 2017. The band play Belfast’s Waterfront on June 6th & Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on June 7th. This […]

SOUP J5 - From JURASSIC 5 Unveils Solo Track 'All Around The World' - Listen
The Listening Post

SOUP J5 – From JURASSIC 5 Unveils Solo Track ‘All Around The World’ – Listen

May 15, 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 […]

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