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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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          Kings of Leon Drop New Single “We’re Onto Something” Featuring Zach Bryan

          August 22, 2025

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing

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          Four years after their Brit Award-winning Blue Weekend gave them their first UK No. 1, Wolf Alice return with The Clearing—an album that feels less like a follow-up and more like a hard-earned arrival. Rather […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

          August 21, 2025

          It has taken five years for new Deftones music, the longest gap between studio albums for the Sacramento, California-based alternative metal icons, but now they return with the outstandingly atmospheric offering Private Music. However, things […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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 […]

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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: 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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
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          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          All Points East has always prided itself on curating a forward-thinking electronic bill, and this year was no exception. Chase & Status set Victoria Park alight with their trademark mix of drum ’n’ bass and […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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: 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

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          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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          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

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        • 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

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          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 […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

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JADE BIRD Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday 19th November
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JADE BIRD Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday 19th November

March 15, 2019 XS Noize

UK singer, songwriter Jade Bird is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 19th November 2019. On Tuesday, Jade Bird shared her triumphant brand new single ‘My Motto’ as […]

KYLE FALCONER releases video for 'Kelly' ahead of UK dates - Watch Now
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KYLE FALCONER releases video for ‘Kelly’ ahead of UK dates – Watch Now

March 15, 2019 XS Noize

After five hit albums, a Mercury Prize nomination and countless sold-out shows with The View, the band’s frontman Kyle Falconer released his debut solo album ‘No Thank You’ late last year on Riverman Records. The […]

PRIMAL SCREAM to Release 'MAXIMUM ROCK 'N' ROLL: THE SINGLES' on May 24th
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PRIMAL SCREAM to Release ‘MAXIMUM ROCK ‘N’ ROLL: THE SINGLES’ on May 24th

March 15, 2019 XS Noize

Over the past three and a half decades, Primal Scream has embraced everything from psychedelic pop to degenerate rock’n’roll; euphoric rave to industrial gloom. They have made records with George Clinton and Kate Moss, invited […]

BOOK REVIEW: ELVIS - Philippe Chanoinat and Fabrice Le Hénaff
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: ELVIS – Philippe Chanoinat and Fabrice Le Hénaff

March 14, 2019 Michael Barron

Forty-two years ago this year, “The King”, Elvis Presley died at just forty-two years old. Whilst his life was exceptionally short (to the point he left his father and his nine-year-old daughter Lisa Marie Presley […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sklephant unveils I Am The Ghost (360) Video - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Sklephant unveils I Am The Ghost (360) Video – Watch Now

March 14, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize are pleased to premiere Sklephant’s ‘I Am The Ghost’ (360) Video from the forthcoming album ‘Songs for the Fragile Collective’. On paper, this shouldn’t work. A fifty-something geezer from England locks himself […]

JAH WOBBLE Shares New Single, ‘A Very British Coup’ Feat. Keith Levene, Mark Stewart & Richard Dudanski - Listen Now
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JAH WOBBLE Shares New Single, ‘A Very British Coup’ Feat. Keith Levene, Mark Stewart & Richard Dudanski – Listen Now

March 14, 2019 XS Noize

To coincide with Britain’s official departure from the European Union, Jah Wobble is set to release a new single on Friday the 29th of March 2019. A truly inspired collaboration of post-punk innovators, ‘A Very […]

ALICE IN CHAINS have released the first two episodes of dark sci-fi thriller 'Black Antenna' - Watch Now
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ALICE IN CHAINS have released the first two episodes of dark sci-fi thriller ‘Black Antenna’ – Watch Now

March 14, 2019 XS Noize

Alice In Chains have released the first two episodes of Black Antenna, a dark sci-fi thriller set against the backdrop of the band’s Grammy-nominated album, Rainier Fog (BMG). Further episodes will be released throughout the […]

THE SPECIALS to play at OPEN HOUSE BANGOR, this August
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THE SPECIALS to play at OPEN HOUSE BANGOR, this August

March 14, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary English band The Specials will visit Bangor, County Down, this August to play an outdoor concert as part of Open House Festival. The gig on Bangor seafront, overlooking the marina and Bangor Bay, will […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Echotape - 'I Said It' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Echotape – ‘I Said It’ – Watch Now

March 14, 2019 XS Noize

Echotape comes from the south of England. But they are a band of the world. Signed to a Dutch label, the group has toured Europe, played a string of dates in America and appeared at […]

TRACK PREMIERE: SHiiVERS - 'Animalism' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: SHiiVERS – ‘Animalism’ – Listen Now

March 14, 2019 XS Noize

Electro-pop is a term that has been bandied around for a few years now, mapped into public consciousness by acts like La Roux, Robyn, Ladytron et al. A new wave of artists have surfaced as […]

THE WATERBOYS Announce a Headline Show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 20th May 2019
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THE WATERBOYS Share “Right Side Of Heartbreak (Wrong Side Of Love)” Lyric Video

March 14, 2019 XS Noize

Continuing the blazing trail set by 2015’s acclaimed Modern Blues and 2017’s top ten-reaching double album Out Of All This Blue, on May  24th  The Waterboys will release their new album Where The Action Is, via Cooking Vinyl. Its title […]

Mystify, the highly anticipated Michael Hutchence documentary to include unheard tracks
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Mystify, the highly anticipated Michael Hutchence documentary to include unheard tracks

March 13, 2019 XS Noize

Petrol Records today announced the inclusion of unheard Michael Hutchence tracks on the forthcoming soundtrack to major documentary film Mystify, which is set to honour the late superstar and globally acclaimed lead singer of INXS. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Gang of Four - Happy Now
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Gang of Four – Happy Now

March 13, 2019 Lori Gava

The pioneering post-punk band Gang of Four will be releasing their tenth studio release, “Happy Now” on April 19th. The influence of this band on the development of Indie music is almost immeasurable. Their impact […]

LAMB reveals video for "Moonshine" from upcoming album out April 26th
New Music

LAMB reveals video for “Moonshine” from upcoming album out April 26th

March 13, 2019 XS Noize

Lamb has released a new track today from their forthcoming album The Secret Of Letting Go. The “bucolic” video premiered via Under the Radar, who called the track “a Celtic-jig rhythm of hand claps that […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Benjamin Francis Leftwich - Gratitude
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Gratitude

March 13, 2019 Michael Barron

Following the release of Benjamin Francis Leftwich’s’ 2018 EP, I Am with You, Leftwich returns with his third studio album, Gratitude. Gratitude promises to retain the raw emotion adorned on his first two LP’s: Last […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: NEW SILVER GIRL - 'Love Is Like a Goldmine' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: NEW SILVER GIRL – ‘Love Is Like a Goldmine’ – Watch Now

March 13, 2019 XS Noize

New Silver Girl started as the project of frontman Olli Happonen. Happonen describes the band’s genesis thus: “My first contact with rock’n’roll was in Rauma in Finland, somewhere in the 1990s. Youth discos were playing […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: AEXCIT - 'Ain't You' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: AEXCIT – ‘Ain’t You’ – Listen Now

March 12, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Just put out for release through AESTHETE Music is “Ain’t You,” a catchy little number from AEXCIT. The German duo has enjoyed considerable success with their stylish and sleek blend of pop and electronic sounds, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Drenge - Strange Creatures
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Drenge – Strange Creatures

March 12, 2019 Ben P Scott

Nine years after forming in 2010, the Derbyshire outfit Drenge have arrived at the point where they release that traditionally “difficult” third album. ‘Strange Creatures’ turns out to be their most fully-realised effort yet, and […]

CLEAN CUT KID have debuted their new single ‘I Don’t Like You But I Love' - Watch Now
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CLEAN CUT KID have debuted their new single ‘I Don’t Like You But I Love’ – Watch Now

March 12, 2019 XS Noize

Clean Cut Kid have debuted their new single ‘I Don’t Like You But I Love,’ with the first play coming exclusively on Annie Mac’s Radio 1 show. The track is taken from their upcoming sophomore […]

SHE DREW THE GUN Announce their biggest ever UK headline tour
Gigs

SHE DREW THE GUN Announce their biggest ever UK headline tour

March 12, 2019 XS Noize

Having last week completed a sold-out UK tour, She Drew The Gun have today announced their ‘Trouble Everyday’ tour for October & November. The Wirral band’s biggest UK tour yet will include London’s Electric Ballroom […]

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