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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 […]

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

          August 22, 2025

          GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon have released new single, “We’re Onto Something” featuring Zach Bryan, via Love Tap Records, the band’s own imprint distributed by Virgin Records. Last weekend, Zach Bryan joined Kings of Leon on […]

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          Suede Reveal 2026 UK Tour in Support of Antidepressants After Southbank Sell-Out

          August 22, 2025

          Suede have announced a UK tour for 2026 that will see the band take their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Antidepressants on the road for the first time. Access is available to an exclusive fan tour presale from Wednesday […]

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

          August 25, 2025

          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

          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: 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
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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

          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 […]

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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

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          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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        • 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

          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
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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

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

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THESE NEW PURITANS reveal details of fourth studio album, 'Inside the Rose' - Watch Video
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ALBUM REVIEW: These New Puritans – Inside The Rose

March 12, 2019 Fionn Crossan

Channelling new wave through a dark contemporary lens, English act These New Puritans have returned with their fourth album, ‘Inside The Rose’. Recorded and written in various places including Berlin and London, the band chop […]

THE LAFONTAINES Announce new album & single, ‘All In’ - Watch Video
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THE LAFONTAINES Announce new album & single, ‘All In’ – Watch Video

March 12, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from supporting Mike Shinoda at The Roundhouse this weekend, The LaFontaines have announced the release of their new album, Junior, which will be out on June 14th via So Recordings. The band have also […]

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN unveil new video, ‘The Truce of Twilight’ Directed By Paul Simonon
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THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN unveil new video, ‘The Truce of Twilight’ Directed By Paul Simonon

March 12, 2019 XS Noize

A new video for The Truce of Twilight – the second track taken from The Good, The Bad & The Queen’s acclaimed album Merrie Land – is out now. Directed by bassist Paul Simonon, the […]

A Rundown of Our Favourite Tracks from This Year’s Oscar-Nominated Best Original Songs Category
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A Rundown of Our Favourite Tracks from This Year’s Oscar-Nominated Best Original Songs Category

March 12, 2019 XS Noize

Music and cinema have always had a somewhat symbiotic relationship. The soundtracks that accompany them can make or break the mood and gravitas of an onscreen scene, whilst some of our favourite ballads have begun […]

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE to release self titled album on 15th March 2019
New Music

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE Reveal new track, ‘Tombes Oubliées’ ahead of album release – Listen Now

March 11, 2019 XS Noize

Brian Jonestown Massacre burst into 2019 with the release of their 18th full-length album, just 7 months after their last one. The self-titled 9-track album is released on Anton Newcombe’s A Recordings on 15th March […]

BEAR'S DEN release new single 'LAUREL WREATH' - Listen Now
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BEAR’S DEN release new single ‘LAUREL WREATH’ – Listen Now

March 11, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their third studio album ‘So that you might hear me,’ set for release on April 26th, British duo Bear’s Den release new single ‘Laurel Wreath’ today (both via Communion Records). The […]

JOHN MAYER Announces 3Arena, Dublin Show on 16 October 2019
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JOHN MAYER Announces 3Arena, Dublin Show on 16 October 2019

March 11, 2019 XS Noize

GRAMMY Award®-winning artist JOHN MAYER has added European concerts to his 2019 World Tour, beginning on Tuesday, 01 October in Stockholm, Sweden at the Ericsson Globe and will run through Friday, 19 October in Manchester, United Kingdom at […]

DIDO Unveils New Single 'Give You Up' - Listen Now
Gigs

DIDO Announces UK tour dates for November/December 2019

March 11, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of her first album in five years, the stunning Still On My Mind, out now on BMG, Dido has announced her 2019 Nov/Dec tour commencing at the Birmingham Arena, Thu 28 Nov. The announcement […]

OMD to play Ulster Hall, Belfast on 23 October 2019 as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations
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OMD to play Ulster Hall, Belfast on 23 October 2019 as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations

March 11, 2019 XS Noize

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) continue their 40th-anniversary celebrations with the announcement of a special world tour. Starting in October in Portugal, stretching through to February 2020 finishing in Paris, the band will be […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Brian Jonestown Massacre - The Brian Jonestown Massacre
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Brian Jonestown Massacre – The Brian Jonestown Massacre

March 10, 2019 Sandra Blemster

Ever since the 1990s, The Brian Jonestown Massacre have released an inexhaustible discography with their psychedelic 60s soaked music. They are the brainchild of Anton Newcombe and found certain notoriety in the 2004 documentary DIG! […]

INTERVIEW: James' bassist JIM GLENNIE discusses new album 'Living in Extraordinary Times.' 1
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LIVE REVIEW: James at the Royal Albert Hall, London

March 10, 2019 Michael Barron

Last year Manchester indie legends James released their fifteenth LP, Living in Extraordinary Times. XS Noize found Living in Extraordinary Times was an essential and sacrosanct addition to the James back catalogue giving it a […]

TOUTS Announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday March 2019
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TOUTS release lost Joe Strummer cover, ‘Before We Go Forward’ – Listen Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

TOUTS have released their new track ‘Before We Go Forward’ on Very Clever Records. The track is a cover of a ‘lost’ song from the legendary Joe Strummer, originally recorded by The Clash frontman in […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: RATTS - 'Twig and Thread' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: RATTS – ‘Twig and Thread’ – Watch Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

Twig and Thread is the second single from RATTS. A Garage / Grunge 3-piece from London. The single is released on April 5th and the band play The Monarch, Camden the same night. Love At The Community Centre […]

INTERVIEW: Embrace singer Danny McNamara on the 21st anniversary of 'The Good Will Out'
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INTERVIEW: Embrace singer Danny McNamara on the 21st anniversary of ‘The Good Will Out’

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

Embrace celebrate the 21st anniversary of their debut album, The Good Will Out, with a ten date UK tour in March, including a prestigious show at the London Roundhouse, playing their seminal album in full. […]

NEW PAGANS announce new single, ‘IT’S DARKER’ & Irish tour dates
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NEW PAGANS Release Video for New Single ‘It’s Darker’ & Irish Tour Dates

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

New Pagans create music that is vivid and engaged. The songs have massive riffs and rare dynamics. The lyrics are ready to start conversations and challenge the given ideas. Every release is a throwdown, a […]

THE WATERBOYS Announce New Album 'Where The Action Is' - Listen to first single
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THE WATERBOYS Announce New Album ‘Where The Action Is’ – Listen to first single

March 8, 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, […]

SOAK premieres new single ‘DÉJÀ VU’ - Watch Now
Gigs

SOAK premieres new single ‘DÉJÀ VU’ – Watch Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

SOAK has today released a video for ‘Déjà Vu’, the lead single from her anticipated second album ‘Grim Town’, which will be released on April 26th on Rough Trade Records. Bridie has also been confirmed […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Just Drive - 'Romance is Over' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Just Drive – ‘Romance is Over’ – Watch Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

‘Romance is Over’ is the second release this year from Welsh Indie rock band Just Drive. Produced and recorded by Nick Brine (Oasis, The Darkness, Teenage Fan Club) at the iconic Rockfield studios in Monmouth, […]

FUGITIVE ORCHESTRA unveils new single, 'Tomahawk Caress' - Listen Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Fugitive Orchestra – ‘Tomahawk Caress’ – Watch Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

Portsmouth-based Singer-Songwriter James Tattington began performing as Fugitive Orchestra after reading a passage in a J. G. Ballard novel. Fusing together Beatboxing, Live-Looping and Guitar, Fugitive Orchestra makes music best described as Alternative Jazz-infused, Bluesy […]

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION release 'Left Alive' video - Watch Now
Gigs

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION release ‘Left Alive’ video – Watch Now

March 7, 2019 XS Noize

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have released the video for their new single, ‘Left Alive’, following their sold-out show at London’s ULU last week. The song is the commercial track for the new action […]

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