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          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ultravox
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

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          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

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          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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

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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

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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

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          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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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

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

          June 25, 2025

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          DURAN DURAN
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

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        • BEARS DEN X
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          October 11, 2025

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          Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

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BOOK REVIEW: The Beatles - Yellow Submarine
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: The Beatles – Yellow Submarine

September 4, 2018 Michael Barron

Xs Noize was invited to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of The Beatles Yellow Submarine film by taking readers (courtesy of Titan Comics) through the new A4 hardcover 112-page graphic novel of the film by Bill […]

FATHERSON Announce New Album And Share New Single
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Marc Strain (Fatherson) discusses third album – ‘Sum of All Your Parts’

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish alternative rock outfit Fatherson release their third album Sum Of All Your Parts on September 14th. The band have established themselves as a potent live force, having sold out Glasgow’s Barrowlands as well as […]

THOM YORKE: SUSPIRIA (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) to be released October 26th 1
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THOM YORKE: SUSPIRIA (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) to be released October 26th

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

Following the fleeting reveal of instrumental passages in two trailers and today’s release of the track “Suspirium,” it can be confirmed: Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) will be released October 26 […]

EVANESCENCE set to release DVD on October 12th
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EVANESCENCE set to release DVD on October 12th

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

On 12 October 2018, Evanescence will be releasing ‘Synthesis Live’ on DVD, Blu-ray, DVD+CD, Blu-Ray+CD set and digital video via Eagle Vision. Recorded late last Autumn during the band’s critically-acclaimed Synthesis tour, the concert was […]

ASH Share performances from the BBC Biggest Weekend with The Undertones’ Damien O’Neill & Mickey Bradley
Gigs

ASH share new video for ‘CONFESSIONS IN THE POOL’ – Watch Now

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

Ash have released a new video for ‘Confessions In The Pool’, the latest single to be lifted from their UK Top 20 album release Islands – out now via Infectious and also featuring 6Music play-listed […]

THE LUCID DREAM return with new album 'Actualisation' out 19th October
Gigs

THE LUCID DREAM share video for new single “Zenith Part 2” ahead of September tour – Watch Now

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

Carlisle’s quartet, The Lucid Dream return in October with the release of their fourth album, Actualisation on 19th October. Driven by fans raising £10,000 to help replace all equipment robbed after a Paris show in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Arthur Brothers - ‘Ninth’ - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Arthur Brothers – ‘Ninth’ – Listen Now

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

The Arthur Brothers began life as a recording project and quickly grew into an artistic alliance centred around the biological brothers Matt and Danny Arthur and the producer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist J. C. Wright. Their music […]

BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 1, Wednesday 28th November 2018
Gigs

BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 1, Wednesday 28th November 2018

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

UK indie pop band Blossoms has announced a Belfast headline show at The Limelight 1 on Wednesday 28th November 2018. Blossoms released their second album ‘Cool Like You’ through Virgin EMI on the 27th April […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Sugarspun - Will It Be This Way Forever? - Listen Now 1
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Sugarspun – Will It Be This Way Forever? – Listen Now

September 3, 2018 XS Noize

Sugarspun’s first gig was in 2017 and within a year they have been going out on headline tours and playing multiple sellout shows. 2018 saw the band release their debut single ‘Spaceman Dreams’ on CD […]

Seattle Punk Brothers WATCH ROME BURN Bring The Fire With New Album "VOX HERETIC"
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Seattle Punk Brothers WATCH ROME BURN Bring The Fire With New Album “VOX HERETIC”

September 3, 2018 XS Noize

Watch Rome Burn is a two piece ( guitar and drums) Seattle area rock band, comprised of brothers Jestyn (drums) and Drew (guitar/vox) Cummings. With their distinctively raucous and powerful sound, and with no patience […]

Classic Album Revisited: Bob Mould - Workbook
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: Bob Mould – Workbook

September 3, 2018 Lori Gava

In 1988 the seminal band Husker Du spectacularly imploded due to external pressure and numerous self-inflicted wounds. Shell-shocked Frontman Bob Mould would take himself away from the toxic environment that had grown up around Husker […]

REVIEW: London Folk Festival 2018, Cecil Sharp House, Camden, London
Live Reviews

REVIEW: London Folk Festival 2018, Cecil Sharp House, Camden, London

September 3, 2018 Michael Barron

Xs Noize was invited to celebrate the London Folk Festivals fifth year at Cecil Sharp House. This event hosted by Folkonmonday offered a programme of sixteen acts across three categories of events: 1. live concerts, […]

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

The Best Of August 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

September 3, 2018 Ben P Scott

Welcome to the August 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 […]

OZZY OSBOURNE to kick off "NO MORE TOURS 2" European tour @ Dublin's 3ARENA
Gigs

OZZY OSBOURNE to kick off “NO MORE TOURS 2” European tour @ Dublin’s 3ARENA

September 3, 2018 XS Noize

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®- winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE today revealed details about his forthcoming “NO MORE TOURS 2,” a reference to his 1992 “No More Tours” trek. The […]

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 1 Friday 1st February 2019 | on sale Thursday @ 10AM
Gigs

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 1 Friday 1st February 2019 | on sale Thursday @ 10AM

September 3, 2018 XS Noize

Public Service Broadcasting are delighted to announce a headline show at Limelight 1 on Friday 01st February 2019. The London-based band recently released their third album, ‘Every Valley’ to both critical and commercial acclaim on […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Dish Pit - 'Family Man' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Dish Pit – ‘Family Man’ – Listen Now

September 1, 2018 Gemma Harewood

The Canadian rock outfit Dish Pit are back on the scene and delighting with a new track. Due out on September 10th. “Family Man,” is a drawling, guitar-led cut that captures the soul of their […]

BOOK REVIEW: Nick Thorburn - 'Penguins'
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Nick Thorburn – ‘Penguins’

September 1, 2018 Michael Barron

In June and July XS Noize did something almost unique that few music zines would do and have done; introduce their readers to the amazing and sadly virtually untapped world of music-related graphic novels. The […]

THIS MORTAL COIL Reissues Coming This October 1
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THIS MORTAL COIL Reissues Coming This October

August 31, 2018 XS Noize

This Mortal Coil was the given name of a strictly-studio project that spawned three albums, conceived and produced by 4AD founder Ivo Watts-Russell. Over the span of eight years he, along with Blackwing Studios house […]

Scottish singer-songwriter PETE MACLEOD to release new album 'Walk To The Light' - Listen to track
Gigs

Scottish singer-songwriter PETE MACLEOD to release new album ‘Walk To The Light’ – Listen to track

August 31, 2018 XS Noize

Pete MacLeod is a Scottish singer-songwriter with a flair for crafting hard-edged yet sensitive and melodic guitar-based rock tunes. Raised in the mining town of Coatbridge (just outside Glasgow), his early influences were drawn from […]

TESS PARKS & ANTON NEWCOMBE reveal 'Please Never Die' from upcoming album - Watch Video
Gigs

TESS PARKS & ANTON NEWCOMBE reveal ‘Please Never Die’ from upcoming album – Watch Video

August 31, 2018 XS Noize

Tess Parks and Anton Newcombe will release their second full-length album on 12th October 2018. The 9-track eponymous album was recorded in Anton Newcombe’s Cobra Studios in Berlin last year and was mostly co-written by […]

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