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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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          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
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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 […]

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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 […]

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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
          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

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

          June 12, 2025

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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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Year: 2017

SPOON Announce Three UK Dates For November
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SPOON Announce Three UK Dates For November

April 18, 2017 XS Noize

With their first UK tour since 2014 this June, including a date at The Forum in London on June 30th, Spoon today announce three more UK shows for November. Stopping off in Brighton, Liverpool and […]

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to Rock Belfast with New State Of The Art Show
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QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to Rock Belfast with New State Of The Art Show

April 18, 2017 XS Noize

Queen + Adam Lambert today announced live shows for 2017 which will see the band return to Europe later this year to 24 arena dates which will showcase a spectacular new stage production and a […]

Fainites
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XS Noize Exclusive Video Premiere: FAINITES – ‘Geraldine’

April 17, 2017 XS Noize

New UK rock four-piece Fainites release their debut single Geraldine today Monday 17th April. The storming piece of alternative rock welds chunky guitar riffs to yearning vocals and pounding drums, and is the lead track […]

Track of the Day: KATIE LAFFAN - 'Tastemaker'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: KATIE LAFFAN – ‘Tastemaker’

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

Katie Laffan has never been an artist to stand still. From a debut EP of lo-fi bedroom funk pop to last year’s subtle, affecting ‘Trophy’, the Dubliner delights in taking influence from a wealth of […]

THE VIEW Celebrate 10th Anniversary Vinyl For Record Store Day!
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THE VIEW Celebrate 10th Anniversary Vinyl For Record Store Day!

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

Scottish indie four piece The View are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album Hats Off To The Buskers with a 10th anniversary limited edition vinyl release for Record Store Day on 22nd April […]

GORILLAZ - Announce New Album 'HUMANZ' - Watch Video Here
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GORILLAZ Launch Mixed Reality App – Watch Trailer

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

In the run up to the release of their highly anticipated new album Humanz, this week also sees Gorillaz launch a mixed reality app, allowing fans a glimpse inside the weird and wonderful universe of […]

THE BLACK ANGELS share new track "Half Believing" from New album "Death Song"
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THE BLACK ANGELS share new track “Half Believing” from New album “Death Song”

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

The Black Angels have shared new track Half Believing, the scorched-earth centerpiece off their upcoming LP Death Song, out April 21st on Partisan Records. In addition, the Austin psych-rock godfathers have confirmed a run of […]

Little Dragon Announce New Album 'Season High', Watch Video for 'Sweet'
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LITTLE DRAGON tease the release of forthcoming album ‘Season High’ by sharing album opener ‘Celebrate’

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

Grammy nominated Gothenburg natives Little Dragon tease the release of forthcoming album ‘Season High’ today by sharing album opener ‘Celebrate’. The new cut perfectly showcases the band’s eclectic style matching frontwoman Yukimi’s trademark vocals with […]

MAC DEMARCO - Releases Third Album 'This Old Dog' on May 5th, + Announces UK Shows
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MAC DEMARCO – Shares New Single ‘On The Level’ From ‘This Old Dog’

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

With under a month to go until the release of Mac DeMarco’s mid-twenties masterwork, This Old Dog, Mac offers up another taste of what’s to come with “On The Level.” Following the more acoustic-minded “This […]

WAVVES share new song 'Million Enemies' with glam-inspired video
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WAVVES share new song ‘Million Enemies’ with glam-inspired video

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

Before setting out on tour next week in support of their forthcoming album You’re Welcome, Wavves are back today to share a new video and single. The clip for ‘Million Enemies’, the fourth single taken […]

PALE WAVES unveil video for huge debut single 'There's A Honey'
The Listening Post

PALE WAVES unveil video for huge debut single ‘There’s A Honey’

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

Pale Waves have unveiled the video for their debut single ‘There’s a Honey’, set for release on April 21 and available to watch BELOW. Frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie says of the song and video “‘There’s A […]

ROBYN HITCHCOCK shares new video for "Raymond & The Wires"
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ROBYN HITCHCOCK shares new video for “Raymond & The Wires”

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

Robyn Hitchcock continues to celebrate the April 21st release of his self-titled new album, with the unveiling of his new video for the song “Raymond & The Wires”.  The clip pulls together imagery from Hitchcock’s […]

LAURA MARLING - Reveals 'Wild Fire' as second track from new album 'Semper Femina'
Album Reviews

Album Review: LAURA MARLING – ‘Semper Femina’

April 12, 2017 Lori Gava

British songstress Laura Marling released her sixth album, “Semper Femina” on March 10th. Her latest release is a cohesive collection of songs examining the complex relationships of women. “Semper Femina” is the follow up to […]

Sassy, sensual and effortlessly cool FLORENCE JOELLE releases 'One Step Forward' EP
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Sassy, sensual and effortlessly cool FLORENCE JOELLE releases ‘One Step Forward’ EP

April 11, 2017 XS Noize

Sassy, sensual and effortlessly cool, Joelle has created a musical subgenre all of her own. Its a Franco-Anglo polychromatic, potpourri of latin and classic jazz, vintage and contemporary blues, gypsy folk, 50’s R&B rock n […]

Track of the Day: INVSN - 'I Dreamt Music'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: INVSN – ‘I Dreamt Music’

April 11, 2017 XS Noize

INVSN today share brand new track ‘I Dreamt Music,’ from the band’s forthcoming LP, The Beautiful Stories. Of the new song, band leader Dennis Lyxzén says “Music always meant more to me then just entertainment. […]

10,000 RUSSOS Release Second LP ‘Distress Distress’ + Live Dates
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10,000 RUSSOS Release Second LP ‘Distress Distress’ + Live Dates

April 10, 2017 XS Noize

10,000 Russos are a formidable force within modern psychedelia; their industrial psych/post-punk has been charming fuzz-heads across the globe with its stomping, shamanic mantras and otherworldly krautrock slant. Following their debut album and recent split […]

Acclaimed New London Five-Piece CURSE OF LONO Release Their Debut Album + Announce Headline Show
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Acclaimed New London Five-Piece CURSE OF LONO Release Their Debut Album + Announce Headline Show

April 10, 2017 XS Noize

Acclaimed new London five-piece Curse Of Lono released their debut album ‘Severed’ on Submarine Cat Records on April 7th. A sumptuously cinematic record that combines harmony-laden Americana with driving, gothic alt-rock, Severed’ was produced at […]

Track of the Day: SLEEP PARTY PEOPLE - ‘The Missing Steps’
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: SLEEP PARTY PEOPLE – ‘The Missing Steps’

April 10, 2017 XS Noize

Sleep Party People are sharing the video for new single ‘The Missing Steps’, the first track to emerge from new album Lingering, due out June 2 2017 through Joyful Noise Recordings. Written, recorded, produced and […]

POLIÇA Announce new double A-side 7” "Lipstick Stains" / "Still Counts" for Record Store Day
New Music

POLIÇA Announce new double A-side 7” “Lipstick Stains” / “Still Counts” for Record Store Day

April 10, 2017 XS Noize

POLIÇA are set to release a brand new double A-side 7” – “Lipstick Stains” / “Still Counts” – for Record Store Day 2017. Issued through Memphis Industries, “Still Counts” premiered on Lauren Laverne’s BBC 6 […]

STAYCATIONS find the sweet spot with dreamy new single 'Ophelia'
The Listening Post

STAYCATIONS find the sweet spot with dreamy new single ‘Ophelia’

April 7, 2017 XS Noize

Cambridge 5-Piece Staycations unveil their latest soulful, infectious single ‘Ophelia’, a bar raising effort replete with the classic dreamy-indie touches they’ve established on recent singles ‘Hey Guys‘ and ‘The Enemy‘. Formed of brothers Lewis Marriott-Hall […]

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