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          Depeche Mode Unveil Trailer for Forthcoming Film ‘Depeche Mode: M’

          September 17, 2025

          DEPECHE MODE: M, a unique cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture’s relationship with death, framed by the iconic live performances of Depeche Mode, is coming to cinemas and IMAX®  worldwide for a limited […]

          White Lies
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          White Lies Share Video for New Single ‘Keep Up’ from Forthcoming Album Night Light

          September 17, 2025

          White Lies – Harry McVeigh, Charles Cave, and Jack Lawrence-Brown – have today shared the video for their latest single, ‘Keep Up’. The track, following previous singles ‘Nothing On Me’ and ‘In The Middle’, is […]

          Frank Turner
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          Frank Turner Announces “The Next Ten Years” Triple Vinyl Set – Out 7 November 2025

          September 16, 2025

          Frank Turner has never been one to stand still, and now he’s looking back on a decade of relentless creativity with the announcement of The Next Ten Years Triple Vinyl Set on 7 November 2025. […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon

          September 10, 2025

          After more than two decades without new material, The Chameleons return with Arctic Moon, their fifth album proper, a seven-track collection that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. From the opening moments, it’s clear the […]

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
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          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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
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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 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: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

          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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          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: 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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          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

          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
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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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        • Divine Comedy
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          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

          Tom Smith
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          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

          The Milk
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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 […]

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WIN: Tickets to see Martin Sexton & Guests, Friday 2nd November 2018 The Limelight 2, Belfast
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WIN: Tickets to see Martin Sexton & Guests, Friday 2nd November 2018 The Limelight 2, Belfast

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

American singer-songwriter Martin Sexton is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 02nd November 2018. In 2018 Martin is touring in support of his ninth studio release Mixtape of […]

BON JOVI announce first U.K. tour in 6 years
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BON JOVI announce first U.K. tour in 6 years

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

After thousands of sold out shows, it’s clear – Bon Jovi = One Wild Night. One of the planet’s biggest rock bands, Bon Jovi announced their return to the UK, continuing a triumphant world tour […]

THE TWANG Release ‘Either Way, It’s The Best Of The Twang’ Ahead of UK Tour
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THE TWANG announce intimate Sheffield show ahead of UK tour

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of their UK tour this December, The Twang have added an extra date to their run of shows and will play O2 Academy2 Sheffield on Friday 14 December. This tiny gig will kick off their tour and is the […]

UNLOVED Announce details of their second album, ‘Heartbreak’ and December show at the Hoxton Hall, London.
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UNLOVED Announce details of their second album, ‘Heartbreak’ and December show at the Hoxton Hall, London.

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

Unloved, whose music is currently sound-tracking the hit BBC series ‘Killing Eve’, have announced details of their second full-length album, Heartbreak, which is released on Heavenly Recordings on Friday 1st February 2019. Made up of […]

SUEDE Release video for their new track 'The Invisibles' - Watch Now
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SUEDE release their new single and video for Wastelands – Watch Now

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

Suede has today released their new single and video for Wastelands. The video is directed by Giles Campbell Longley and executive produced by Mike Christie, who also made the video for previous single Life Is Golden, as […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mariane - Sound of Drums, Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mariane – Sound of Drums, Watch Now

October 26, 2018 XS Noize

Rising Mexican singer & songwriter Mariane releases new video for her new song SOUND OF DRUMS, a mix of dramatic soul with melancholic pop. The music video features people from all different races and backgrounds, inspired […]

ANOTHER SKY Announce Headline Belfast Show @ MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Wednesday 6th Feb 2019
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ANOTHER SKY Announce Headline Belfast Show @ MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Wednesday 6th Feb 2019

October 26, 2018 XS Noize

London four-piece Another Sky are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Wednesday 06th February 2019. The band released their stunning new single ‘Avalanche’ to critical acclaim earlier this year. […]

SHOTTY HORROH: Releases New Track 'Dirty Old Town' - Watch Video 1
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SHOTTY HORROH releases the video for his latest single ‘Frank & Stein’ – Watch Now

October 26, 2018 XS Noize

Shotty Horroh releases the official music video for his latest single “Frank & Stein,”. The video for “Frank & Stein” follows a character played by actor Ciarán Griffiths (known for playing Mickey McGuire on the UK […]

THE SPECIALS to release brand new album
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THE SPECIALS to release brand new album

October 26, 2018 XS Noize

The Specials, one of the most electrifying, influential and important bands of all time, release “Encore”, their first new music for 37 years via UMC /Island Records on February 1st. 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the formation […]

BRYAN ADAMS to play THE SSE ARENA, Belfast, Monday 25th February 1
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BRYAN ADAMS to play THE SSE ARENA, Belfast, Monday 25th February

October 26, 2018 XS Noize

Armed with a career spanning over four decades and a signature brand of feel-good rock’n’roll hits, Canadian icon Bryan Adams announces his massive new ‘Shine A Light’ UK tour. The seven-date tour which precedes his forthcoming album (more […]

ASH Share performances from the BBC Biggest Weekend with The Undertones’ Damien O’Neill & Mickey Bradley
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LIVE REVIEW: Ash – Kentish Town Forum, London

October 25, 2018 Michael Barron

Following the release of their latest album, Islands, back in May, Ash embarked upon a UK tour of this album. XS Noize was invited to see the now three-piece from Downpatrick, Northern Ireland plug their […]

THE DANDY WARHOLS share creepy new video for 'Forever' - Watch Now
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THE DANDY WARHOLS share creepy new video for ‘Forever’ – Watch Now

October 25, 2018 XS Noize

The Dandy Warhols share the brand new video for ‘Forever’, taken from their forthcoming (and 10th) studio album, to be released on Dine Alone Records in early 2019. The band recently announced select 25th-anniversary dates […]

THOM YORKE shares new track 'Has Ended' - Listen Now
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THOM YORKE shares new track “Unmade” – Listen Now

October 25, 2018 XS Noize

The sublime piano and vocal melodies at the centre of “Unmade” signal the fifth and final song to be released in advance of Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film). “Unmade” follows previous […]

THE PRODIGY release new track "WE LIVE FOREVER" today - Listen Now
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THE PRODIGY release new track “WE LIVE FOREVER” today – Listen Now

October 25, 2018 XS Noize

The Prodigy have today released new track ‘We Live Forever’, taken from the band’s forthcoming album‘No Tourists’ and available to stream, download and as an instant grat now. A twenty-date winter tour – including two shows at London’s Alexandra […]

IAN BROWN has released a brand new single, ‘First World Problems’ - Listen Now 2
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IAN BROWN has released a brand new single, ‘First World Problems’ – Listen Now

October 25, 2018 XS Noize

Ian Brown has released a brand new single, ‘First World Problems’, his first solo material in nine years. The single precedes the new album, ‘Ripples’, which will be released on March 1, 2019.   Ian […]

FEATURE: The Coyote Call - An Introduction to Phil Lynott
Deep Dive

FEATURE: The Coyote Call – An Introduction to Phil Lynott

October 25, 2018 Daniel Lynch

Deep Dive: Take a Deep Dive into some of XS Noize contributors’ favourite artists. We’ll guide you through back catalogues, side projects and career highlights so you can choose which music to put at the […]

GAVIN JAMES Launches his new album “Only Ticket Home” into Space
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GAVIN JAMES Launches his new album “Only Ticket Home” into Space

October 25, 2018 XS Noize

To coincide with the album launch of Gavin James new album “Only Ticket Home” and inspired by Elon Musk, Gavin actually launched his album into space (really). The album which is released tomorrow 26th Oct […]

UK Crossover Veteran DAR.RA  Releases New EP - Listen to track
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UK Crossover Veteran DAR.RA Releases New EP – Listen to track

October 24, 2018 XS Noize

Dar. Ra has been part of the music industry for some time, signed to EMI and various dance labels over the years as well as remixing Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Tears For Fears, Savage Garden […]

IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists, Arts Club Liverpool, 20/10/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists, Arts Club Liverpool, 20/10/18

October 24, 2018 Clair McAllister

We Are Scientists played an amazing show at Arts Club Liverpool, 20/10/18.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.             […]

WHITE LIES share "Believe It", from upcoming new album, Five 1
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WHITE LIES share “Believe It”, from upcoming new album, Five

October 24, 2018 XS Noize

Following news of their forthcoming album Five, White Lies are pleased to share new trackBelieve It, partnered with a lyric video. Released on 01 February 2019, Five sees the trio return following its predecessor, 2016’sFriends whilst marking the tenth anniversary since […]

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