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          Miles Kane Drops ‘I Pray’ From Upcoming Album ‘Sunlight In The Shadows’

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          Ahead of kicking off a run of stripped back solo in-store dates later this month, Miles Kane releases ‘I Pray,’ the latest cut to be taken from his forthcoming new album Sunlight In The Shadows. The album comes […]

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          Blur Mark 30 Years of ‘The Great Escape’ with Special Vinyl Edition

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          The Great Escape turns 30 this year and to celebrate, this seminal album from one of Britain’s most beloved bands will be available in a very special, brand new Half Speed Mastered Double-Disc Coloured Vinyl Edition, out […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
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          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
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          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
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          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 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

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          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

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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
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          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
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          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: The ultimate fan’s guide

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          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 […]

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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

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          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

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          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 […]

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

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          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the XS […]

          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

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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

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RED RUM CLUB release new single Calexico - Listen Now! 1
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RED RUM CLUB release new single Calexico – Listen Now!

February 7, 2018 XS Noize

Check out the new single from Red Rum Club. Its called ‘Calexico’ and its a must listen. ‘Calexico’ is released Friday 16th February on ROOFTOP. Red Rum Club is a sextet from Liverpool, channelling ‘Tarantino […]

Björk Announces Ninth Studio Album - 'Utopia' 1
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Björk releases limited edition Aqua vinyl of ‘Blissing Me’ remixes

February 7, 2018 XS Noize

Designed by long term collaborators M/M, Björk is releasing a limited edition vinyl of the ‘Blissing Me’ remixes. The vinyl is aqua and packaged in a beautiful sleeve that also uses stills from the lush […]

Damon Dash's Film, "Honor Up," Gives a Violent, Soulful Rendition of Urban Life 1
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Damon Dash’s Film, “Honor Up,” Gives a Violent, Soulful Rendition of Urban Life

February 7, 2018 Allison Kugel

The life of Damon Dash appears to be an epic triumph to some, a Shakespearean tragedy to others. It depends on where you’re standing when you look at him. After speaking with the hip-hop mogul […]

Kent psychedelic rockers MAKER utilise Oasis' instruments to create storming debut album, 'DEA': set for release on 6th April 2018
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Kent psychedelic rockers MAKER utilise Oasis’ instruments to create storming debut album, ‘DEA’: set for release on 6th April 2018

February 6, 2018 XS Noize

Maker are a psychedelic bluesy punch, stirred with a fist full of soul, made up of band members Alessandro Marinelli (vocals), brothers Andrew Donaldson (guitar) & Gavin Donaldson (drums), plus John Austin (bass). The Kent […]

THE STUNNING Announce New Album ‘TWICE AROUND THE WORLD’ - Out March 16TH
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THE STUNNING Announce New Album ‘TWICE AROUND THE WORLD’ – Out March 16TH

February 6, 2018 XS Noize

Re-recorded, refreshed, and rocking – ‘TWICE AROUND THE WORLD’ is a brand new recording featuring the best of their long unavailable, number one, hit album ‘Once Around the World’. With extra tracks, including the single […]

STING & SHAGGY unveil New Video for “Don’t Make Me Wait” - Watch Now!
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STING & SHAGGY unveil New Video for “Don’t Make Me Wait” – Watch Now!

February 6, 2018 XS Noize

Filmed in Kingston, Jamaica, the new video for Sting and Shaggy’s track Don’t Make Me Wait was directed by Gil Green (Nicki Minaj, Drake, John Legend) and celebrates the duo’s mutual love of Jamaica, its […]

Meg Remy has released a fourth new U.S. Girls song and video for 'Rosebud' - Watch Now
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Meg Remy has released a fourth new U.S. Girls song and video for ‘Rosebud’ – Watch Now

February 6, 2018 XS Noize

Multi-disciplinary Toronto artist Meg Remy has released a fourth new U.S. Girls song and video for ‘Rosebud’ from her forthcoming album, In a Poem Unlimited . A breathless synth anthem written by the legendary Rich […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND Announce Debut Album ‘SEATBELTS FOR AEROPLANES’ out 27th APRIL
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BRAND NEW FRIEND Announce Debut Album ‘SEATBELTS FOR AEROPLANES’ out 27th APRIL

February 6, 2018 XS Noize

Northern Irish quartet BRAND NEW FRIEND release a new single ‘Girl’ today, Tuesday 6th February. This is the first track to be taken from their debut album ‘Seatbelts for Aeroplanes’ which comes out on 27th […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Levellers - Camden Roundhouse, London
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LIVE REVIEW: The Levellers – Camden Roundhouse, London

February 6, 2018 Michael Barron

In 2017, The Telegraph included The Levellers 1994 Glastonbury performance in the “top 50 best Glastonbury performances ever”. This performance drew the biggest crowd the Pyramid Stage ever saw with up to “300,000 people” seeing […]

IN FOCUS// The Menzingers @ Belfast’s Limelight II 1
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IN FOCUS// The Menzingers @ Belfast’s Limelight II

February 6, 2018 Clair McAllister

Following the success of their 5th studio album ‘After The Party,’ The Menzingers brought their contagious brand of Pennsylvanian punk rock to the Emerald Isle, gracing Dublin’s Whelans and Belfast’s Limelight II with their energetic […]

IN FOCUS// Hot Snakes @ Glasgow Broadcast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Hot Snakes @ Glasgow Broadcast

February 6, 2018 Clair McAllister

With a new album hot off the press, and an impressive resumé of associated acts, Hot Snakes made the journey across the pond to share the post-hardcore ‘Audit In Progress’ to an adoring UK audience […]

Manchester's Dantevilles unveil new single, 'Blackjack' - Listen Now!
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Manchester’s Dantevilles unveil new single, ‘Blackjack’ – Listen Now!

February 6, 2018 XS Noize

Check out Blackjack the new single from Manchester fourpiece Dantevilles released through Heist or Hit on 26th January. Dantevilles are a new breed of Manchester band singing songs for a New North. Their inspired yet […]

Good Vibrations Comes To The Lyric Theatre as part of its 50th anniversary programme
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Good Vibrations Comes To The Lyric Theatre as part of its 50th anniversary programme

February 6, 2018 XS Noize

The Lyric Theatre is thrilled to announce that as part of its 50th-anniversary programme and to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Good Vibrations, the story of influential music promoter, producer and legendary founder of the […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS Announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2 in May
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WE ARE SCIENTISTS Announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2 in May

February 5, 2018 XS Noize

Brooklyn, New York-based power pop troupe, We Are Scientists are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday, May 11th, 2018. The band are set to return with their sixth […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Field Music - Open Here
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Field Music – Open Here

February 4, 2018 Lori Gava

Hailing from Sunderland, UK brothers David and Peter Brewis, backbones of the musical entity Field Music, are once again releasing an impressive recording. On February 2 “Open Here” their sixth release arrives in all the […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: The Smiths - Meat Is Murder 1
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: The Smiths – Meat Is Murder

February 4, 2018 Lori Gava

The Smiths’ immeasurable influence casts a long shadow on the music scene that has transpired since their inception. The band is frequently heralded with accolades like “The most influential band of the 80’s, and the […]

THE HOMELESS GOSPEL CHOIR Release Music Video For "Don't Know" (Ft. Frank Turner)
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THE HOMELESS GOSPEL CHOIR Release Music Video For “Don’t Know” (Ft. Frank Turner)

February 2, 2018 XS Noize

The Homeless Gospel Choir has just announced they will be joining Frank Turner, Lucero, and The Menzingers on the Be More Kind World Tour this Spring. Tickets for the tour are available now, and a […]

The LIMINANAS Release Laurent Garnier Remix 'Dimanche feat. Bertrand Belin
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The LIMINANAS Release Laurent Garnier Remix ‘Dimanche feat. Bertrand Belin

February 2, 2018 XS Noize

French psych duo The Limiñanas have released a Laurent Garnier remix of ” Dimanche ” off their new album Twisting the Shadow People . Garnier is a French producer and DJ whose multi-decade-spanning career has […]

Mancunian psychedelic-pop band WHYTE HORSES release their second album 'Empty Words,' in March
New Music

Mancunian psychedelic-pop band WHYTE HORSES release their second album ‘Empty Words,’ in March

February 2, 2018 XS Noize

Enigmatic Mancunian psychedelic pop group Whyte Horses release their wonderfully eclectic and uplifting 16-track second album ‘Empty Words’ on 9 March via CRC Records. ‘Empty Words’is a seminal collection of stories about love and fear […]

DNCE collaborators & J-Pop group END OF THE WORLD release new single Stargazer
The Listening Post

DNCE collaborators & J-Pop group END OF THE WORLD release new single Stargazer

February 2, 2018 XS Noize

Following their single ‘One More Night’ that featured a cameo from Joe Jonas outfit DNCE, Japanese quartet End Of The World unveil their second English-speaking single ‘Stargazer.’ Listen BELOW. ‘Stargazer’ is a delicious earworm of […]

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