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          FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Kick off their 2026 UK & EU Tour in Belfast SSE Arena — Friday 6 February 2026

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          Today, Florence Welch – also known as Florence + The Machine – announces her UK & EU tour to celebrate the release of her sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, set for release on October 31. […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft Unveils New Single “Lovin’ You” – Title Track from Forthcoming Album

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          Richard Ashcroft has spent much of the summer inspiring huge sing-alongs to classics like ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ and ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ as a special guest on Oasis’s stadium tour. It inspired Louder’s review to […]

          Humanist
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          Humanist Release Deluxe Edition of “On The Edge of a Lost and Lonely World” with New Track “Everybody Needs” ft. Emily Breeze

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

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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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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
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          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

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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 […]

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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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        • Hans Zimmer
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          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          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 […]

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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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        • John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
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          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

          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 […]

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THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS Announce Second Alexandra Palace Show
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THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS Announce Second Alexandra Palace Show

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

The Chemical Brothers have added another show at the iconic, London Venue Alexandra Palace on 6TH OCTOBER. Tickets for the first show on 5th October sold out in record time, all were sold out in […]

MASTERSYSTEM (Frightened Rabbit x Editors collab) debut song & live dates
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MASTERSYSTEM (Frightened Rabbit x Editors collab) debut song & live dates

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Mastersystem will release their debut album on April 6th via Physical Education. Mastersystem are a project comprised of two musical siblings, a collaborative effort featuring Scott Hutchinson and Grant Hutchinson (Frightened Rabbit), Justin Lockey (Editors), […]

SIMPLE MINDS release new single 'SENSE OF DISCOVERY' - Listen Now!
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SIMPLE MINDS release new single ‘SENSE OF DISCOVERY’ – Listen Now!

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Simple Minds today have released SENSE OF DISCOVERY, the second single to be taken from Simple Minds’ new album, WALK BETWEEN WORLDS. The album recently charted at #1 and #4 on the UK Vinyl and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Percival Elliott - 'Betty' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Percival Elliott – ‘Betty’ – Watch Now!

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Percival Elliott are an indie rock duo from the south coast of England. Formed by the belief that true friends can create something meaningful, Olly Hite and Samuel Carter-Brazier united to grace audiences with their […]

BAD WOLVES pay homage to Dolores O'Riordan in new 'Zombie' video 1
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BAD WOLVES pay homage to Dolores O’Riordan in new ‘Zombie’ video

February 22, 2018 XS Noize

Bad Wolves’ cover of The Cranberries’ intergenerational hit single ‘Zombie’ continues to dominate rock and metal charts around the globe, with all proceeds from track donated to lead singer Dolores O’Riordan’s three children. Today, the […]

THE BREEDERS release video for Kim Deal's 'Joanne' cover & Neil Gaiman essay
The Listening Post

THE BREEDERS release new song ‘Nervous Mary’ – Listen Now!

February 22, 2018 XS Noize

Today, the Breeders release ‘Nervous Mary’, the driving opener of their forthcoming album All Nerve, out on 2 March 2018. The group’s first record in a decade, it also features previous singles ‘All Nerve’ and […]

BABYBIRD announces tour in May
Gigs

BABYBIRD announces tour in May

February 22, 2018 XS Noize

It’s now half a year since Stephen Jones had that stupid irritating heart attack. He’s been to the gym for the first time. Lost a stone and a half. And is now fully hiked up […]

ZOLA JESUS shares new single "Bound" & announces new B-sides & remixes album
New Music

ZOLA JESUS shares new single “Bound” & announces new B-sides & remixes album

February 22, 2018 XS Noize

Singer, songwriter, and record producer Zola Jesus has announced a new album of previously unheard tracks and remixes titled Okovi: Additions, due out April 6th, which is an experiential interpretation of her 2017 critically acclaimed […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2016 UK / EUROPEAN TOUR
Gigs

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD Celebrates their 40th anniversary with Summer 2018 Tour

February 22, 2018 XS Noize

To celebrate their 40th Anniversary, John Lydon’s Public Image Ltd (PiL) are pleased to announce The Public Image is Rotten: UK/Europe + Japan Tour, kicking off in Bristol on 30th May (see below for all […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS release new single 'NEXT TO ME' ahead of UK tour
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IMAGINE DRAGONS release new single ‘NEXT TO ME’ ahead of UK tour

February 22, 2018 XS Noize

Today multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning band Imagine Dragons release a brand new single entitled “Next To Me” via KIDinaKORNER / Polydor Records, and also reveal summer US dates for their Evolve Tour. “Next To Me,” produced […]

EDITORS Unveil Video For New Song ‘Hallelujah (So Low)’ - Watch Now!
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EDITORS Unveil Video For New Song ‘Hallelujah (So Low)’ – Watch Now!

February 22, 2018 XS Noize

Editors today unveil the video for ‘Hallelujah (So Low)’, the next song to be unveiled from forthcoming album ‘Violence’. The song was premiered on Radio 1 as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In The World on […]

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Easter unveil the new video for 'Suicidal Kiss' - Watch Now!
Interviews

INTERVIEW: The Return of Easter, Tom Long discusses 2nd album – Meander Lines

February 22, 2018 XS Noize

Easter release Meander Lines on 30th March 2018 via Super Smash Hits Records. With a moniker more be-fitting with every release, Easter’s second album is another re-birth that builds on the energy and experimentalism of […]

COLOUR announce the release of their brand new EP ‘The Famous Boy Making Things’ - Listen to track
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COLOUR release video for new single ‘Black’ – Watch Now!

February 21, 2018 XS Noize

COLOUR release a lyric video for new single ‘Black’. The single is the 3rd track to be taken from their EP ‘The Famous Boy Making Things’, due for release next month. ‘Black’ is an angry […]

EELS Announce new album, single and tour dates
Gigs

EELS share the official music video for ‘Today Is The Day’- Watch Now!

February 21, 2018 XS Noize

EELS have today unveiled the official video to new track ‘Today Is The Day’, taken from the highly-anticipated new album The Deconstruction, out April 6th on E Works/[PIAS] and to be released digitally, on CD, […]

Núria Graham shares new track ‘Smile On The Grass’ - Listen Now!
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Núria Graham shares new track ‘Smile On The Grass’ – Listen Now!

February 21, 2018 XS Noize

Half Irish, half Catalan indie-pop artist Núria Graham is pleased to announce details of her brand new album ‘Does It Ring A Bell’ due this March through Primavera Sound’s in-house label E; Segell. She pre-empts […]

DMA'S share video for single 'In The Air' + announce album 2 'For Now' 1
Gigs

DMA’S announce UK Tour for April & May

February 21, 2018 XS Noize

Sydney trio DMA’S have today announced a UK Headline tour for May/April 2018, including dates at the Manchester Academy, 02 Forum Kentish Town & Barrowland, Glasgow (see full tour dates below). You can buy pre-sale […]

INTERVIEW: Jeremy Cunningham (The Levellers)
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Jeremy Cunningham (The Levellers)

February 20, 2018 Michael Barron

Michael Barron talks to Jeremy Cunningham about upcoming album ‘We The Collective’, released on March 9th. The album features a string section and the talents of legendary producer John Leckie (Radiohead, Stone Roses), the album contains new acoustic […]

First Reaction: Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool
Gigs

RADIOHEAD has confirmed a summer 2018 North American tour.

February 20, 2018 XS Noize

Radiohead has confirmed a summer 2018 North American tour. The newly announced dates begin July 7 in Chicago and conclude August 1 in Philadelphia. The new U.S. and Canada shows to extend the world tour […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Typhoon - 'Offerings'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Typhoon – ‘Offerings’

February 19, 2018 Lori Gava

Indie, Portland, Oregon band Typhoon released their fourth album, “Offerings” on January 12, 2018. “Offerings” is the scintillating follow up to Typhoon’s 2013 critically acclaimed album “White Lighter”. Admirers of Typhoon’s prior works are acquainted […]

THE BOXER REBELLION speak out on mental health and share ‘Love Yourself’ video for CALM
Gigs

THE BOXER REBELLION Reveal fragile, heartfelt new video ‘Here I Am’ ahead of UK tour

February 19, 2018 XS Noize

London quartet The Boxer Rebellion have today revealed ‘Here I Am’; the second single from their new album Ghost Alive which is due for release on 23rd March via the band’s own label, Absentee Records. […]

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