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          Florence + The Machine Announce Sixth Album ‘Everybody Scream’ Out This Halloween

          August 21, 2025

          Today, Florence Welch, also known as Florence + the Machine, confirms her sixth studio album Everybody Scream is set for release on October 31. The album’s title track debuts today with an accompanying video directed by Autumn de Wilde. Florence […]

          Hothouse Flowers
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          Hothouse Flowers Announced as Headliners for Belfast Maritime Festival – Saturday 6th September

          August 20, 2025

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          Cam
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          August 19, 2025

          Today, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam has announced a headline tour through the US, UK, and EU, dubbed The Slow Down Tour. The US dates kick off on October 20th at The Gramercy Theatre in NY, making stops in Chicago, Nashville, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Eve Adams – American Dust
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Eve Adams – American Dust

          August 20, 2025

          On American Dust, Eve Adams draws inspiration from her years living in the high desert of California—a landscape where wind and sand coat everything in a veil of history. “The same swirling dust that clung […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nova Twins - Parasites & Butterflies
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nova Twins – Parasites & Butterflies

          August 20, 2025

          Following the breakout success of their aptly named sophomore album Supernova (2022), Nova Twins — Amy Love and Georgia South — found themselves facing a new kind of pressure. “We had to figure out a […]

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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 […]

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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

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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

          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

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TRAMPOLENE - release single 'The Boy That Life Forgot' ahead of debut album
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TRAMPOLENE – release single ‘The Boy That Life Forgot’ ahead of debut album

October 24, 2017 XS Noize

Welsh wonders Trampolene release a new single, ‘The Boy That Life Forgot,’ on Friday 8th December. The single is taken from their debut album ‘Swansea To Hornsey’ (released October 27th), which is available on limited […]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Paul Draper talks new solo tour, beards + Mansun reissues
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PAUL DRAPER announces exciting update for 2018 TOUR

October 24, 2017 XS Noize

Following his recent sold out run of solo dates, Paul Draper has announced additional details about his 2018 UK tour. At each of the shows, Paul will play two sets: first, he will play tracks […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Michael Head and The Red Elastic Band - 'Adiós Señor Pussycat'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Michael Head and The Red Elastic Band – ‘Adiós Señor Pussycat’

October 23, 2017 Lori Gava

The revitalization of Michael Head’s career has been a work in progress for over a decade. Head has often been hailed as one of the most woefully overlooked but brilliant UK songwriters to come out […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant - 'Carry Fire'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant – ‘Carry Fire’

October 22, 2017 Sandra Blemster

What can you write about Robert Plant that hasn’t already been said? His career has spanned an impressive almost 50 years beginning life as rock icon in Led Zeppelin. Carry Fire is his 11th solo […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  Hooligan feat Christy Dignam - (Justa Nother) Teenage Rebel
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hooligan feat Christy Dignam – (Justa Nother) Teenage Rebel

October 20, 2017 XS Noize

Reekus Records have announced a unique release from Dublin Punk band Hooligan, featuring the great Christy Dignam of Aslan on vocals. (Justa Nother) Teenage Rebel is a cover of The Outcasts much loved paean to […]

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

October 20, 2017 XS Noize

Receiving its very first play on Chris Hawkins’ 6Music show this morning, the new single also arrives as the band prepare to take on some of their biggest headline shows to date at the likes […]

DHANI HARRISON - Announces debut solo album with first single
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DHANI HARRISON – Releases video for ‘All About Waiting’, taken from his first solo album

October 20, 2017 XS Noize

Dhani Harrison unveiled the music video for his first single ‘All About Waiting’ from the new album IN///PARALLEL released earlier this month. Harrison gave what Rolling Stone deemed a “scorching” performance of the single last […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Ali Horn - 'Bloom' - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Ali Horn – ‘Bloom’ – Listen Now!

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Ali Horn releases his new single ‘Bloom’ on November 10th via Liverpool based The Label Recordings. His second single after the release of ‘Days Like Today’ in February, ‘Bloom’ is 4 minutes of spiralling, psychedelic […]

Garage rockers GAFFA TAPE SANDY - Release Explosive 'Beehive' - Listen Now!
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Garage rockers GAFFA TAPE SANDY – Release Explosive ‘Beehive’ – Listen Now!

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Garage rockers Gaffa Tape Sandy have announced the release of their brand new single Beehive via Antigen Records, the fittingly triumphant finale of their explosive performance on the BBC Introducing stage at this year’s Glastonbury […]

WATCH: Hey Charlie reveal new video for 'Young + Lonesome'
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WATCH: Hey Charlie reveal new video for ‘Young + Lonesome’

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

‘Young and Lonesome’ is the brand new video from hotly tipped female fronted 3-piece Hey Charlie. Taken from an EP of the same name, this is the debut release from the London based trio who […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Catholic Action – 'In Memory Of'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Catholic Action – ‘In Memory Of’

October 19, 2017 Elizabeth Manno

In the last couple of years, Glasgow four-piece band, Catholic Action have been hyped as “a band to watch” and they’ve been repeatedly name-dropped alongside fellow Scottish bands like Neon Waltz, Baby Strange, and WHITE, […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Bjork - 'Homogenic'
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Bjork – ‘Homogenic’

October 19, 2017 Lori Gava

By 1996 Bjork had justified her departure from The Sugarcubes with a highly successful and critically acclaimed solo career. Both “Debut” and “Post” had presented a woman who could meld together various genres almost at […]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Paul Draper talks new solo tour, beards + Mansun reissues
Interviews

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Paul Draper talks new solo tour, beards + Mansun reissues

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Following the success of his debut solo record Spooky Action, which entered at No 19 in the UK album charts on release in August. Paul Draper took to the road for the first time in […]

BAXTER DURY - Shares 'Prince of Tears' - Listen now!
The Listening Post

BAXTER DURY – Shares ‘Prince of Tears’ – Listen now!

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Baxter Dury has shared the title track to his upcoming new album Prince of Tears, to be released on 27th October 2017 via his new label Heavenly Recordings – available on vinyl, CD & DL. […]

PALE SEAS - Announce headline tour for November
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PALE SEAS – Announce headline tour for November

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their long-awaited debut album Stargazing for Beginners, Pale Seas can today announce news of an upcoming UK headline run. The shows will prove to be fans’ first chance to hear […]

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE - 2018 Villains North America Tour Dates Confirmed
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE – 2018 Villains North America Tour Dates Confirmed

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Having laid waste to grateful capacity crowds from Chicago’s Riot Fest to Denver’s Red Rocks to the 30,000+ strong throng at the recent CalJam 17—and with a first-ever headline engagement at New York’s Madison Square […]

WEEZER - Announces New Single "Happy Hour," - Listen Now!
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WEEZER – Announces New Single “Happy Hour,” – Listen Now!

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Los Angeles, CA’s Weezer have released the next single off their forthcoming eleventh album, Pacific Daydream, to be released on Crush Music/Atlantic Records on October 27th, 2017. The effervescent song – “Happy Hour” – can […]

YouTube star HANNAH TRIGWELL releases new single 'Nobody' - Listen Now!
The Listening Post

YouTube star HANNAH TRIGWELL releases new single ‘Nobody’ – Listen Now!

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Hannah Trigwell has released her stunning new single ‘Nobody’, which is taken from her highly anticipated debut album RED, coming early 2018. Hannah explains the meaning behind the track, “Nobody should call themselves a nobody, […]

Boris Carloff - Releases New Single 'Haunted' - Listen Now!
The Listening Post

Boris Carloff – Releases New Single ‘Haunted’ – Listen Now!

October 18, 2017 XS Noize

Winner of two Czech Music Awards, Boris Carloff is a producer, composer, engineer and musician whose musical style is hard to pinpoint, taking in the flavours of Classical, Jazz, Indie Rock, Pop and Electronic music. […]

FRANK TURNER - Announces career retrospective album ‘Songbook' for November 1
New Music

FRANK TURNER – Announces career retrospective album ‘Songbook’ for November

October 17, 2017 XS Noize

One of the most cherished British artists working in music today, Frank Turner will release a retrospective set spanning his illustrious career in November. ‘Songbook’ will bring together highlights from across Frank’s six albums alongside […]

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