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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

          August 26, 2025

          Just over a year since the release of the acclaimed album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, today Humanist announce the release of an expanded deluxe edition of the LP – out today via Bella […]

          DOVES
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          DOVES reveal ‘Best of..’ track listing and announce new Sheffield and Manchester live shows

          August 26, 2025

          DOVES have revealed the name of the unreleased track set to appear on their upcoming collection of three-decade-spanning career highs, ‘So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves’, alongside the 18 other hit singles, album highlights and […]

          Oasis
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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 […]

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

          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
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          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
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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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          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 […]

        • 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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        • 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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Month: September 2018

EAGLES 2019 World Tour Coming to Dublin's 3Arena on Saturday 6th July
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EAGLES 2019 World Tour Coming to Dublin’s 3Arena on Saturday 6th July

September 28, 2018 XS Noize

The Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey – are bringing their critically acclaimed tour to Europe in 2019 and will perform classics spanning their career, including “Hotel California,” “One […]

THE JAPANESE HOUSE returns with brand new single ‘Lilo’ - Listen Now
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THE JAPANESE HOUSE returns with brand new single ‘Lilo’ – Listen Now

September 28, 2018 XS Noize

The Japanese House today makes her much-anticipated return with brand new single ‘Lilo’, out now via Dirty Hit. Describing the creation of the serene synth-pop track, The Japanese House explains it was inspired by one […]

LIVE REVIEW: Simple Minds - Walk Between Worlds Tour, Sands Bethlehem Event Center
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LIVE REVIEW: Simple Minds – Walk Between Worlds Tour, Sands Bethlehem Event Center

September 28, 2018 Lori Gava

On September 24th legendary New Wave artisans Simple Minds kicked off the North American leg of their Walk Between Worlds tour at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center in Bethlehem, PA. The US tour is proof […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CHILDCARE - ‘Man Down’ - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CHILDCARE – ‘Man Down’ – Listen Now

September 28, 2018 XS Noize

‘Man Down’ is the first single to be released from CHILDCARE’s upcoming debut album, due February 2019. A seductive, slow-paced yet jocular take on the constraints of the male stereotype, ‘Man Down’ sees unadorned vocals sit atop of the band’s […]

THE PRODIGY premiere new single 'LIGHT UP THE SKY' - Watch Video
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THE PRODIGY premiere new single ‘LIGHT UP THE SKY’ – Watch Video

September 27, 2018 XS Noize

‘Light Up The Sky’ is the explosive new single from The Prodigy, the second track to be lifted from the band’s much-anticipated seventh studio album, ‘No Tourists’ (out November 2nd). The band has also confirmed […]

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS at the BBC to be released as deluxe vinyl box set 1
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SUPER FURRY ANIMALS at the BBC to be released as deluxe vinyl box set

September 27, 2018 XS Noize

Remastered BBC session recordings of the legendary Super Furry Animals, covering their emergence in 1996 to the period of major label excess of the early noughties, are being released by the band in remastered form across a deluxe […]

MUSE release their new single 'Pressure' - Watch Video
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MUSE release their new single ‘Pressure’ – Watch Video

September 27, 2018 XS Noize

Muse have today released their new single Pressure, the latest track from their upcoming album Simulation Theory. The brand new album is due for release on November 9. Continuing their collaboration with director Lance Drake, this video also […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: AV Super Sunshine - 'Timebomb' - Listen Now 1
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: AV Super Sunshine – ‘Timebomb’ – Listen Now

September 27, 2018 XS Noize

AV Super Sunshine has been building a buzz and expanding fan base through club play, radio play, social media and music video programming. With the grassroots support of 250K+ fans across demographic and geographic boundaries, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Birdpen -There’s Something Wrong With Everything
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ALBUM REVIEW: Birdpen -There’s Something Wrong With Everything

September 27, 2018 Lori Gava

This autumn seasoned, Alt Rock, Prog Electronic rockers Birdpen are releasing their fifth studio album “There’s Something Wrong with Everything”. The album is the follow up to 2016’s “O Mighty Vision”. The new release is […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Suede - The Blue Hour
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ALBUM REVIEW: Suede – The Blue Hour

September 27, 2018 Ben P Scott

Like many of the other legendary indie bands who graced the 90s, Suede are right back on their very best form, making music that sounds and FEELS essential. Many would argue that Brett Anderson and […]

SUPERORGANISM announce UK & Irish headline tour for October 2018
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SUPERORGANISM announce UK & Irish headline tour for October 2018

September 27, 2018 XS Noize

Barely eighteen months into their bright burning existence, Superorganism have successfully negotiated a steep trajectory from brand new internet buzz band to much-loved, real-world breakout stars, with a global fanbase and acclaimed debut album to […]

BOOK REVIEW: MONK! Thelonious, Pannonica, and the Friendship Behind a Musical Revolution by Youssef Daoudi 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: MONK! Thelonious, Pannonica, and the Friendship Behind a Musical Revolution by Youssef Daoudi

September 26, 2018 Michael Barron

What makes the late jazz pianist Thelonious Sphere Monk special and unique is that to find out more about him, we need to delve into the lives of other people and learn about them in […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Alt-J - Reduxer
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Alt-J – Reduxer

September 26, 2018 Daniel Lynch

For Alt-J fans whose musical tastes don’t overlap into R&B and rap, Reduxer might be a tough listen. Reduxer is a reimagined and extended version of the trio’s 2017 release, Relaxer. The new album takes an […]

SPACE Are Back With Stunning New Single 'Metropolis' - Listen Now
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SPACE Are Back With Stunning New Single ‘Metropolis’ – Listen Now

September 26, 2018 XS Noize

Everybody’s favourite Liverpudlian, Britpop 4 piece are back (the ones that have been with us since the 90’s not the 60’s) and they’re just as kooky as they ever were. ‘Metropolis’ is the first single […]

INTERVIEW: Ian McCulloch (Echo And The Bunnymen) – “We write great songs and we’ve written some of the greatest” 3
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ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN share a reimagined version of BRING ON THE DANCING HORSES

September 26, 2018 XS Noize

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN have released a reimagined version of BRING ON THE DANCING HORSES, streaming everywhere from now and available immediately as an instant grat via iTunes and the band’s official artist store.  Originally […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT shares track 'Born To Be Strangers' taken from album 'Natural Rebel'
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RICHARD ASHCROFT shares track ‘Born To Be Strangers’ taken from album ‘Natural Rebel’

September 26, 2018 XS Noize

Following the great response to latest single ‘Surprised By The Joy’, Richard Ashcroft unveils the second track from album‘Natural Rebel’ titled ‘Born To Be Strangers’. It’s a slick rock n roll record bristling with charisma, featuring authentic guitars and Ashcroft’s vocals […]

METALLICA: Worldwired Tour heads to SLANE CASTLE: Saturday 8th June 2019
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METALLICA: Worldwired Tour heads to SLANE CASTLE: Saturday 8th June 2019

September 24, 2018 XS Noize

Metallica’s WorldWired Tour has confirmed an Irish date at Slane Castle on Saturday 8th June as part of an extensive European Tour. This will be Metallica’s first Irish show in a decade. The new dates are Metallica’s first in the […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN to play Ulster Hall, Belfast: Wednesday 27th February 2019
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN to play Ulster Hall, Belfast: Wednesday 27th February 2019

September 24, 2018 XS Noize

Pure electricity crackled across the fields of Britain and Europe this summer with Catfish and The Bottlemen’s pulse-quickening, headline festival performances and their own acclaimed open-air shows. Barely pausing for breath, the band announces that […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Christine and the Queens – “Chris”
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Christine and the Queens – “Chris”

September 24, 2018 Amanda Stock

French singer, songwriter, choreographer and dancer Heloise Letissier is one of the most compelling, thought-provoking, creative artists to hit the music scene since the likes of Madonna or Lady Gaga. Even then, she is still […]

INTERVIEW: Simon Fowler of Ocean Colour Scene discusses new EP + Christmas shows 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Simon Fowler of Ocean Colour Scene discusses new EP + Christmas shows

September 23, 2018 XS Noize

Ocean Colour Scene has notched up nine albums, three of which went Top 5 – 1996’s Moseley Shoals, 1997’s Marchin’ Already and 1999’s One From The Modern – and a run of nine successive Top […]

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