Skip to main content
Trending
  • Richard Ashcroft Unveils New Single “Lovin’ You” – Title Track from Forthcoming Album
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
  • John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
  • Major Music Releases and Festivals of 2025
  • EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
XS Noize | Independent Music News
  • News
        • Richard Ashcroft
          News

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

          August 28, 2025

          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
          News

          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
          News

          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 […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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
          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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
          Interviews

          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 […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          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, […]

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

          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
          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 […]

  • About Us
  • Contribute
  • Home
  • 2018
  • 09
  • Page
  • 4

Month: September 2018

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED will release their new album ‘Breaking State’ on 26th October
Gigs

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED will release their new album ‘Breaking State’ on 26th October

September 12, 2018 XS Noize

Brix & The Extricated will release their new album ‘Breaking State’ on 26th October on Grit Over Glamour Records. They embark on a UK tour from 25th October – details below, with more dates to […]

SUEDE Release video for their new track 'The Invisibles' - Watch Now
News

SUEDE announce SKY ARTS documentary, ‘SUEDE: THE INSATIABLE ONES’ to air 24th Nov – Watch new trailer

September 12, 2018 XS Noize

Suede has announced that the band are the subject of a major new definitive feature-documentary.‘Suede: The Insatiable Ones’ was commissioned by Sky Arts, produced by ChristieHQ, and is a Sky Arts and BMG Films co-production. […]

MENACE BEACH Share Video for 'Black Rainbow Sound' feat: Brix Smith - Watch Now 1
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Menace Beach – Black Rainbow Sound

September 11, 2018 Ben P Scott

The third album from Leeds-based duo Menace Beach is a celestial treat for lovers of alternative rock. The songs on ‘Black Rainbow Sound’ show a band who have come into their own. Having always embraced […]

WILD YOUTH announce headline Belfast show @ McHughs Basement, Sunday 2nd December
Gigs

WILD YOUTH announce headline Belfast show @ McHughs Basement, Sunday 2nd December

September 11, 2018 XS Noize

Irish four-piece Wild Youth, are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Sunday 02nd December 2018. Wild Youth returns with a brand-new single ‘Can’t Move On’, co-produced by Mark Sheehan […]

LEVELLERS announce 30th Anniversary UK tour
Gigs

LEVELLERS announce 30th Anniversary UK tour

September 11, 2018 XS Noize

To celebrate their 30th anniversary, the Levellers have announced the One Way Of Life Tour, a 5 date full electric tour where they will be playing all the of the band’s greatest hits from their […]

IN FOCUS// Incubus @ Ulster Hall Belfast | Mon 10 Sep 2018 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Incubus @ Ulster Hall Belfast | Mon 10 Sep 2018

September 11, 2018 Clair McAllister

Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band Incubus played their first Irish shows in over three years which saw them play the Ulster Hall on Monday 10th September.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these […]

INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, 'Salt of The Earth'
The Listening Post

SHOTTY HORROH Releases New Single ‘Frank & Stein’ – Listen Now

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

Shotty Horroh announces the release of a brand new single, ‘Frank & Stein,’ now available on all DSPs. The track, written and recorded in Toronto, Canada, is “one of my favourite songs [from the album] […]

WILD NOTHING Announces Feb & March European Tour
Gigs

WILD NOTHING Announces Feb & March European Tour

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

Wild Nothing has today announced a run of UK & European live dates for Spring 2019, with tickets going on sale this Wednesday (12th September) at 10 am BST. The UK leg of the tour will kick […]

DMA'S reveal new live acoustic video for ‘IN THE AIR’ - Watch Now
Gigs

DMA’S announce UK December tour

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

DMA’S have today announced their return to the UK with a headline tour this December 2018 including dates at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse, Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom and the Kentish Town O2 Forum amongst others (see full […]

WIN: Meet & Greet Tickets for HALESTORM @ The Telegraph Building, Belfast Thurs 20th Sept 2018
Competitions

WIN: Meet & Greet Tickets for HALESTORM @ The Telegraph Building, Belfast Thurs 20th Sept 2018

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

US Rock band Halestorm are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 20th September 2018. The bands recent release ‘Reanimate 3.0: The Covers EP’ was released in 2017 and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Miles Hunt - 'On the Ropes' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Miles Hunt – ‘On the Ropes’ – Watch Now

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

October 5th sees the release of The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt solo album ‘The Custodian’ via Good Deeds Music, a double CD of thirty acoustic songs, written over the last four decades. Today XS Noize […]

The 1975 announce Belfast and Dublin shows in January 2019
Gigs

The 1975 announce Belfast and Dublin shows in January 2019

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

THE 1975 WILL TOUR THE UK & IRELAND IN JANUARY 2019. Plus special guests Pale Waves and No Rome    Tickets for these shows will go on sale at 9am on Friday 21st September.    IRISH DATES; […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT unveils video for new single ‘Surprised By The Joy’ - Watch Now
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT unveils video for new single ‘Surprised By The Joy’ – Watch Now

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft unveils new single ‘Surprised By The Joy’. It’s an upbeat gem of a track with rich strings, punchy drums, jangling acoustics and featuring melodic riffs & hooks centred around Ashcroft’s legendary signature vocals. The self-directed video for the […]

THE CORONAS announce a return to Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall this December
Gigs

THE CORONAS announce a return to Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall this December

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

The last two years have been incredible for The Coronas. Their most recent album ‘Trust The Wire’ went to No. 1, they sold out many Irish shows including their biggest ever headline show in Royal Hospital […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Brazen - 'Alive' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Brazen – ‘Alive’ – Watch Now

September 9, 2018 XS Noize

Leeds/Birmingham-based rockers The Brazen return to release their Barnstorming new single “Alive” The single showcases entwined guitar riffs and huge anthemic drums and is complemented by a sensational animated video by Hot Frog. This is the […]

BOOK REVIEW: We’re Going to Be Friends by Jack White
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: We’re Going to Be Friends by Jack White

September 9, 2018 Michael Barron

If there was ever going to be a The White Stripes songs adapted into an animated book, one would have expected it to have been “Seven Nation Army”. The case is resolute. “Seven Nation Army” […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Fatherson - 'Sum of All Your Parts'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Fatherson – ‘Sum of All Your Parts’

September 9, 2018 Lori Gava

One of Scotland’s many excellent qualities is its seemingly effortless ability to produce majestic, brooding musical artists. The band Fatherson exemplifies the quality and brilliance which best describes this latest generation of bands that call […]

WIN: Tickets to see EUROPE @ ULSTER HALL, Belfast on 11th September
Competitions

WIN: Tickets to see EUROPE @ ULSTER HALL, Belfast on 11th September

September 8, 2018 XS Noize

Europe has announced a BELFAST date at the ULSTER HALL on 11th September with Special guests King King as part of their walk the earth world tour. The show will feature songs from the new album […]

FEATURE: Rock en Seine Day 3 – It’s a Wrap 12
Features

FEATURE: Rock en Seine Day 3 – It’s a Wrap

September 8, 2018 Julie Blore-Bizot

Rock en Seine Day 3 – It’s a Wrap After three days and 90,000 attendees, Rock en Seine came to a satisfying close on a not-so-lazy Sunday in Paris.  Our final day focus will be […]

LIVE REVIEW: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds / Paul Weller @ the Bristol Downs Festival
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds / Paul Weller @ the Bristol Downs Festival

September 8, 2018 Ben P Scott

This is a very special day for the city of Bristol, yet it turns out to be far more than that. Despite the South West being the location for Glastonbury, other events in the region […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 3 4 5 6 »

LATEST REVIEWS

  • ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
    ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
    August 27, 2025
  • EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
    EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
    August 26, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
    ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
    August 25, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
    ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music
    August 21, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
    ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971
    August 21, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Eve Adams – American Dust
    ALBUM REVIEW: Eve Adams – American Dust
    August 20, 2025

TOP UK MUSIC BLOG 2025

Vuelio Top 10 Blog 2025 - XS Noize

Trending

  • ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
    ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
    ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
    ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
  • Oasis
    How much could Oasis earn from their 2025 tour? 
  • DOVES
    DOVES reveal ‘Best of..’ track listing and announce new Sheffield and Manchester live shows
  • Spandau Ballet
    Spandau Ballet Release Hidden Gem ‘Eyes’ After Decades in the Vault
  • Coldplay
    6 of Coldplay’s best-selling songs of all time
  • LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
    LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • Youtube
  • instagram
  • Spotify
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2024 | XS Noize. Website by Skyhaven Media