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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
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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
          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
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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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Month: January 2018

ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND Shares new video for ‘Measures’
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ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND Shares new video for ‘Measures’

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Art School Girlfriend – the most recent signing to Paul Epworth’s record label, Wolf Tone (The Horrors, Glass Animals) – shares her new video for ‘Measures’, taken from her debut EP of the same name. […]

The Limiñanas' to play Rough Trade East instore this week
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The Limiñanas’ to play Rough Trade East instore this week

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

French psych duo The Limiñanas have released their new album ‘Shadow People’ on Because Music. To celebrate, they have confirmed they’ll be playing an in-store at London’s Rough Trade East on Thursday 25th January. Event […]

FOO FIGHTERS Concrete and Gold North American Tour 2018 Expanded by Popular Demand
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FOO FIGHTERS Concrete and Gold North American Tour 2018 Expanded by Popular Demand

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Foo Fighters’ Concrete and Gold Tour has added seven new headline dates to its North American itinerary. The North American leg of the tour supporting the international #1 album Concrete and Gold (Roswell Records/RCA Records) […]

Rising Star ROE to Release Brand New Single “Wasted.Patient.Thinking.”
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Rising Star ROE to Release Brand New Single “Wasted.Patient.Thinking.”

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

ROE is the moniker of 18-year-old grumpy multi-instrumentalist from Derry, Roisin Donald. She describes her music as ‘Grumpy Electro Pop’ and only a year into her songwriting career has already earned herself a slot at […]

Dublin Alt-Rockers THE STOLES Announce the release of highly anticipated debut album “Age of Deception”
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Dublin Alt-Rockers THE STOLES Announce the release of highly anticipated debut album “Age of Deception”

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Dublin Alt-Rockers The Stoles have announced the release of their highly anticipated debut album titled “Age of Deception” After a phenomenal 12 months with 3 singles released, 2 tours across Ireland’s best venues and getting […]

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS' share brilliant new video displaying the dangers of pharmaceuticals
Gigs

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS’ share brilliant new video displaying the dangers of pharmaceuticals

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

Why is the world in love again? US alt-rock legends They Might Be Giants released their 20th studio album ‘I Like Fun’ on Friday to huge acclaim from the likes of BBC 6 Music, MOJO, […]

US rock outfit BLACK STONE CHERRY announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1
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US rock outfit BLACK STONE CHERRY announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

US rock outfit Black Stone Cherry are pleased to announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 07th June 2018. The rock four piece has released five studio albums to date and […]

AVENGED SEVENFOLD to Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD to Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: Wednesday 6th June 2018

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

When talking about Avenged Sevenfold impressive statistics always get a mention. These include a string of best-selling albums, among them two consecutive No. 1’s on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart along with Diamond, Platinum and […]

EDITORS unveil new single 'Magazine', taken forthcoming album 'Violence' - Listen Now! 1
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EDITORS Announce exclusive album first listen competition

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

Editors fans from across Europe will be given a unique chance to listen and share their reactions to the new album ‘Violence’. Through an exclusive online competition launched today, 6 lucky fans (each with a […]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Paul Draper talks new solo tour, beards + Mansun reissues
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Win A MEET & GREET With Ex-MANSUN Frontman PAUL DRAPER & Drop In On His Pre-Show Soundcheck! At Limelight, Belfast

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

We have a very special competition launching today for a special Meet & Greet with Paul Draper and the band on the ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’ tour in Belfast on Saturday 24th Feb. A […]

IN FOCUS// Steel Panther - The Academy, Dublin on 18/01 and The Limelight I in Belfast on 19/01. 2
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Steel Panther – The Academy, Dublin on 18/01 and The Limelight I in Belfast on 19/01.

January 21, 2018 Clair McAllister

Steel Panther played The Academy in Dublin on 18/01 and The Limelight I in Belfast on 19/01. Clair McAllister was on hand at both shows to take these great shots.

TUNE-YARDS - Announces new album and single
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TuNe-YaRds – I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life

January 21, 2018 Lori Gava

The musical entity Tune-Yards is not so much a band as a music project with New England native Merrill Garbus as the central locus. Over a period spanning from Tune Yard’s debut “BiRdBrAiNs” to their […]

ERASURE - Announce 'World Beyond' a new album with Echo Collective 1
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ERASURE – Announce ‘World Beyond’ a new album with Echo Collective

January 19, 2018 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced a collaboration with Echo Collective, the Brussels based collective of post-classical musicians best known for their ongoing collaborative work with A Winged Victory for the Sullen, Johann […]

Legendary Hip-Hop Group, RUN DMC Announce Rare One-Off London Concert
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Legendary Hip-Hop Group, RUN DMC Announce Rare One-Off London Concert

January 19, 2018 XS Noize

US legendary hip-hop group, Run DMC is set to return to the UK stage for the first time in three years for a rare one night only exclusive show on Thursday 5th July 2018 at […]

KYLIE MINOGUE Announces Brand New Album ‘GOLDEN’, Listen to Track
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KYLIE MINOGUE Announces Brand New Album ‘GOLDEN’, Listen to Track

January 19, 2018 XS Noize

Kylie Minogue will release her new album ‘Golden’ on 6th April via BMG, her first for the label. The album’s lead single, ‘Dancing’ is out now, and available to stream on all digital streaming platforms. […]

DEF LEPPARD Announced for 2nd December 2018 in The SSE Arena, Belfast
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DEF LEPPARD Announced for 2nd December 2018 in The SSE Arena, Belfast

January 19, 2018 XS Noize

DEF LEPPARD Announces UK & EIRE headline tour playing the seminal “HYSTERIA” album in full + other songs from their catalogue throughout December 2018 On 19th January 2018 around the world, legendary British rock icons […]

Mercury Prize-Winning UK Group YOUNG FATHERS Announce New Album
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Mercury Prize-Winning UK Group YOUNG FATHERS Announce New Album

January 18, 2018 XS Noize

Young Fathers announced that they’d completed work on a new album in November 2017, and the trio—Alloysious Massaquoi, Graham ‘G’ Hastings and Kayus Bankole—marked the news by previewing a brand new song, “Lord,” and a […]

MGMT Announce Feb 9th Release Date for 'Little Dark Age'
Gigs

MGMT Announce Feb 9th Release Date for ‘Little Dark Age’

January 18, 2018 XS Noize

MGMT is proud to announce the release of their fourth album, Little Dark Age, out this February 9th via Columbia Records. The band has released a behind-the-scenes video chronicling the making of Little Dark Age […]

Broken Fingaz Crew Create Animated Video for U2’s "Get Out Of Your Own Way"
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Broken Fingaz Crew Create Animated Video for U2’s “Get Out Of Your Own Way”

January 18, 2018 XS Noize

Broken Fingaz Crew, the fearless Israeli graffiti collective whose provocative, groundbreaking and often disturbing fluorescent sketches were among the first street art in their native Haifa, have directed U2’s new video for “Get Out Of […]

DREAM WIFE - Share New Single 'Hey Heartbreaker'
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DREAM WIFE – Share New Single ‘Hey Heartbreaker’

January 18, 2018 XS Noize

DREAM WIFE is gearing up for the release of their long-awaited self-titled debut album, which will be released later this month on January 26th through Lucky Number. Today, they share new single ‘Hey Heartbreaker’ alongside […]

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