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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
          Album Reviews

          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
          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: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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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        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          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

          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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THOM YORKE shares new track 'Has Ended' - Listen Now
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THOM YORKE shares the acoustic guitar and vocal ballad ‘Open Again’ – Listen Now

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

Last night saw the release of the acoustic guitar and vocal ballad “Open Again,” the fourth song to be released in advance of Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film). “Open Again” follows […]

TRACK PREMIERE: SK Shlomo - Invisible (Lost Raven remix) - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: SK Shlomo – Invisible (Lost Raven remix) – Listen Now

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

Newcomer Lost Raven (aka Michelle Raven) started secretly producing electronic music as a child in the 1990s but until now has deleted every track. Her eclectic, genre-defying sound is a mashup of techno, progressive house, […]

Sexy Synth Pop Beats & Grooves, Step Into The World Of 'Fjokra'
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Sexy Synth Pop Beats & Grooves, Step Into The World Of ‘Fjokra’

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Fjokra is a multi-instrumentalist hailing from Dublin, Ireland. While he creates and records his music from his London base, he is joined on stage by Annie Bea (vocalist, percussionist) Jack Richardson (guitarist) and Filippo Galli (drummer) customized percussion and lots of elements […]

Manchester's Best Kept Secret Just Got Out - CLEARGREEN Release Indie Gem 'Gone' 1
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Manchester’s Best Kept Secret Just Got Out – CLEARGREEN Release Indie Gem ‘Gone’

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Cleargreen is powered by the formidable songwriting partnership of Ali Staley (vocals/guitar)and Liam McIver (vocals/bass) alongside two of the North West’s most complete musicians in Josh Haworth (lead guitar) and Mike Wilcox (drums). The band […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Form - Defiance + Entropy
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Form – Defiance + Entropy

October 17, 2018 Chris Snoddon

Defiance + Entropy the debut album, from synth trio Mark Bebb, Keith Trigwell and Rob Dust emerges from the ever-evolving but never-ending electronic stronghold of  “Electronica” to provide us with a serious but yet uplifting […]

SHRED KELLY to release their fourth album, 'Archipelago', on October 19th followed by UK tour
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SHRED KELLY to release their fourth album, ‘Archipelago’, on October 19th followed by UK tour

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Shred Kelly will be releasing their most ambitious project yet in their fourth album, Archipelago, on October 19th 2018 via DevilDuck Records, followed immediately by a tour in the UK. The new record was produced […]

PICTURE THIS Announce 5 Night Run 27th – 31st MARCH 2019 @ 3Arena Dublin
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PICTURE THIS Announce 5 Night Run 27th – 31st MARCH 2019 @ 3Arena Dublin

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Today, critically acclaimed Irish international phenomenon Picture This have announced an unprecedented 5-night run at 3Arena Dublin, March 2019. The band have also announced a new single entitled “One Drink.” The song heralds the arrival […]

Ten Fé announce new album 'Future Perfect, Present Tense' + share new track 'Won't Happen' 1
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Ten Fé announce new album ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’ + share new track ‘Won’t Happen’

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Ten Fé have announced their brand new album ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’, due for release on Some Kinda Love/PIAS on March 8th. They’ve shared a taste of the album in brand new track ‘Won’t Happen’ […]

Set Sail for a Special Evening of Music on Rathlin Island This Weekend 1
Gigs

Set Sail for a Special Evening of Music on Rathlin Island This Weekend

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

We were going to call it MusicLiteratureArtDanceWhiskey Galore but that was too long for a poster, so we distilled it down. Much like the fine libation that fuels these events. Now in its third year, […]

RYAN MCMULLAN Announces 'An Intimate Evening With' Show @ The Black Box, Belfast, Tuesday 18th December
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RYAN MCMULLAN Announces ‘An Intimate Evening With’ Show @ The Black Box, Belfast, Tuesday 18th December

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of his SOLD OUT Ulster Hall show on December 21st, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan is pleased to announce an intimate Belfast show at the Black Box on Tuesday, December 18th 2018. The past […]

Limelight Comedy Club Is Back This Week!! MC Karl Spain is joined by guests Paul Currie, Richie Bree & Colm McGlinchey
Gigs

Limelight Comedy Club Is Back This Week!! MC Karl Spain is joined by guests Paul Currie, Richie Bree & Colm McGlinchey

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

After an incredible month of shows, the limelight comedy club Is back with another incredible line up this Thursday! MC Karl Spain is joined by guests Paul Currie, Richie Bree & Colm McGlinchey The recent […]

The 1975 Share New Video for “Love It If We Made It” - Watch Now
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The 1975 Share New Video for “Love It If We Made It” – Watch Now

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

The 1975 have announced a 2019 North American tour in support of their forthcoming record A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships. The tour kicks off in March, following January shows in the UK and Ireland. Pale Waves […]

SILENT RIVAL have announced a UK tour for January next year
Gigs

SILENT RIVAL have announced a UK tour for January next year

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Los Angeles based SILENT RIVAL have announced a headline UK tour for January next year, following their successful, sold out UK tour earlier this year in April. Full dates below: The sinister and eye-catching video […]

EDITORS reveal video for new single 'Cold' - Watch Now
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EDITORS reveal video for new single ‘Cold’ – Watch Now

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Platinum-selling British band Editors today unveil the video for ‘Cold’, the 4th single taken from their 6th studio album Violence, released in March via Play It Again Sam. The moving video, directed by celebrated artist Rahi […]

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE Announce a New 4 Track EP to be Released on 16th November
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OCEAN COLOUR SCENE Announce a New 4 Track EP to be Released on 16th November

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

It`s been 7 years since any new material has been released and OCS are pleased to announce they have recorded 4 new tracks for an EP. The 4 Track EP is due for release on […]

ARCTIC MONKEYS Announce 7” of "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino" single + new b-side "Anyways"
Gigs

ARCTIC MONKEYS Announce 7” of “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino” single + new b-side “Anyways”

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Arctic Monkeys release the 7” of “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino,” the title track of their current album, on Friday, November 30th. The single features a brand new b-side, entitled “Anyways.” The band have also […]

SOAK premieres video for new single 'Everybody Loves You' - Watch Now
Gigs

SOAK premieres video for new single ‘Everybody Loves You’ – Watch Now

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

SOAK has today premiered the video for acclaimed new single ‘Everybody Loves You’. First airing as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in the World on Radio 1 – with Bridie also performing the track for the first time […]

International Pop Icon P!NK has today announced a stadium show at RDS Arena this summer
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International Pop Icon P!NK has today announced a stadium show at RDS Arena this summer

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

International Pop Icon P!NK has today announced a stadium show at RDS Arena on 18 June as part of her P!NK Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2019. Famed for her immensely powerful and unique voice and […]

BLOSSOMS Announce huge hometown show for June 2019
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BLOSSOMS Announce huge hometown show for June 2019

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced a huge hometown show for June 22, 2019. The band will be playing their biggest headline gig to date at Stockport County’s Edgeley Park Stadium. Also on the bill for the […]

NO ROME Premieres Video for new track ‘Seventeen’ - Watch Now
Gigs

NO ROME Shares video for ‘Narcissist’ ft. The 1975 – Watch Now

October 15, 2018 XS Noize

No Rome – the prodigal Manila-born singer and producer who is fast becoming one of the most talked about new artists this year – has shared his brand new video for ‘Narcissist’ featuring The 1975’s frontman Matty […]

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