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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 […]

          Suede
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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: 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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971

          August 21, 2025

          On the 18th of September 1971, The Who took to the stage at The Oval cricket ground in South London to headline ‘Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the People […]

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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
          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
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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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          Chase & Status
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          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland Credit: Iam Burn
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          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

          August 18, 2025

          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

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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
          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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        • 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

          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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        • 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

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          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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SAINT SAPPHIRE - bring their sonic assault to the people with new single, 'Rule The World Tonight' - Listen Now
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SAINT SAPPHIRE – bring their sonic assault to the people with new single, ‘Rule The World Tonight’ – Listen Now

April 12, 2019 XS Noize

Saint Sapphire emerged from a place in between the Indie and Punk movements from Belfast, Northern Ireland, making upbeat songs with a hard edge, but with their own streetwise swagger, unique musicality and infectious hooks. […]

CHARLOTTE drops her new single ‘Nervous’ + announces Dublin show
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CHARLOTTE drops her new single ‘Nervous’ + announces Dublin show

April 12, 2019 XS Noize

Following her, on stage performances with Picture This over Five SOLD OUT Dublin 3 Arena shows. CHARLOTTE drops her new single ‘Nervous’ taken from the ‘Nowhere To Hide’ EP out on 3rd May and announces a headline Dublin show at The Grand Social on July 02nd (On sale […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: London-based artist MAGUIRE has revealed her debut single ‘Behind The Screen’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: London-based artist MAGUIRE has revealed her debut single ‘Behind The Screen’

April 12, 2019 Millie Cox

London-based artist MAGUIRE has revealed her debut single ‘Behind The Screen’. Filled with dreamy and ethereal strains, the song begins with a simple piano refrain which gradually builds and layers syncopated jazz rhythms with beautiful, […]

IAN BROWN Reveals Video for Latest single ‘From Chaos To Harmony’ - Watch Now
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IAN BROWN Reveals Video for Latest single ‘From Chaos To Harmony’ – Watch Now

April 12, 2019 XS Noize

Ian Brown has today released the brilliant new video, for his single ‘From Chaos To Harmony’, which was written and directed by London-based film director John Nolan, whose background in animatronic effects influences this ‘80s […]

TAME IMPALA release new track 'Borderline' - Listen Now
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TAME IMPALA release new track ‘Borderline’ – Listen Now

April 12, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of their headline slot at Coachella this weekend and next, Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) have released their new single, “Borderline.” The track debuted on Saturday Night Live on March 30 and is out now […]

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody on Ward Park 3 - "We wanted to complete the hat trick." 1
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INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody on Ward Park 3 – “We wanted to complete the hat trick.”

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Over the last 25 years, Snow Patrol have released 7 albums and racked up an impressive number of critical and commercial accolades, including 13 million global album sales, 1 billion global track streams, 5 UK […]

Avicii's new song 'SOS (Feat. Aloe Blacc)' is out now - Watch Video
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Avicii’s new song ‘SOS (Feat. Aloe Blacc)’ is out now – Watch Video

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Avicii’s new song ‘SOS (Feat. Aloe Blacc)’ is out now. The first track to be released from the upcoming album TIM is a sleek and modern song, built on Aloe Blacc’s soaring voice and brightly […]

Beabadoobee Releases video for “If You Want To” - Watch Now
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Beabadoobee Releases video for “If You Want To” – Watch Now

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

London based bedroom-pop songwriter Beabadoobee has released a video for “If You Want To”, taken from her recently released EP, Patched Up. Born in Manilla and raised in London, Bea Kristi began recording music as […]

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Distant Sky - Stream the full length film free
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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Distant Sky – Stream the full length film free

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

For one night only in 2018, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds shared a show from their celebrated 2017 world tour on cinema screens worldwide. One year on, fans will have a chance to relive that incredible […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Beirut - Gallipoli
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BEIRUT adds late summer and autumn worldwide tour dates

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Beirut has announced 28 new tour dates today in the UK, European and the US, including a stop in Gallipoli, the namesake of the band’s fifth studio album, which was released earlier this year. Yesterday, […]

DISTANT SKY Announced feat: TOUR ALASKA and more - Saturday 22nd June at Rathlin Island / Ballycastle 2
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DISTANT SKY Announced feat: TOUR ALASKA and more – Saturday 22nd June at Rathlin Island / Ballycastle

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Snow Water presents the first in a series of events showcasing and profiling music, the spoken word and the shared experience. Our first event this year will take place on the beautiful island of Rathlin, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: A-LEO - Don't Wanna Get Up
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: A-LEO – Don’t Wanna Get Up

April 11, 2019 Gemma Harewood

The newest record on the funkily titled Flamingo Recordings has been produced by US/Iranian artist A-LEO. Sitting well with vocals by American singer Jason Farol, “Don’t Wanna Get Up” is a refreshing twist on the […]

INTERVIEW: Andy Gill (Gang of Four) - "We have arrived at the land of happiness." 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Andy Gill (Gang of Four) – “We have arrived at the land of happiness.”

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Pioneering post-punk band Gang of Four will release their brand new full-length Happy Now on April 19th, 2019. Happy Now comes 40 years after the release of the band’s groundbreaking debut Entertainment!, diving deeper into […]

PREMIERE: HAVVK prepare to hypnotise with their ambient new track 'The Factory' - Listen Now 1
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PREMIERE: HAVVK prepare to hypnotise with their ambient new track ‘The Factory’ – Listen Now

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

HAVVK prepare to hypnotise with their ambient new track The Factory, out on 12th April 2019 via Veta Records. This track is the fourth release from their upcoming debut album, Cause & Effect, out on […]

Insomniac Bears
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TRACK PREMIERE: Insomniac Bears – ‘A Nod in the Darkness’ – Listen Now

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Since the release of their debut single ‘Scenic Drives’ in 2017, Insomniac Bears have continued to deliver lyrical vulnerability, sonic experimentation and honest pop-anthems. The band is a vibrant combination of established Norwegian musicians; multi-instrumentalist […]

Irish Indie Folk Band VILLAGERS to Play at Bangor's Open House Festival 1
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Irish Indie Folk Band VILLAGERS to Play at Bangor’s Open House Festival

April 10, 2019 XS Noize

Irish indie folk band Villagers will play an intimate gig as part of this year’s Open House Festival Bangor. The concert will take place on Friday 23rd August in First Bangor church – a new venue for […]

STEREOPHONICS Announce 3 x Festival Warm-up Dates for May 2019
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STEREOPHONICS Announce 3 x Festival Warm-up Dates for May 2019

April 10, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of huge outdoor shows and festival appearances this summer; Stereophonics have announced three intimate warm-up dates in Leicester, Hull and Llandudno for May 2019. Stereophonics released their gold certified, ‘Scream Above The Sounds’ last year which was their 10th studio album including six […]

LITTLE COMETS Announce UK Tour
Gigs

LITTLE COMETS Announce UK Tour

April 10, 2019 XS Noize

Everybody’s favourite musical secret Little Comets have announced a substantial tour to round off what is set to be a busy 2019. With their fifth studio due in October, the band will head out across […]

FONTAINES D.C. share 'Boys In The Better Land' ahead of debut album release
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FONTAINES D.C. share ‘Boys In The Better Land’ ahead of debut album release

April 10, 2019 XS Noize

Over the last year, Fontaines D.C. has released five critically acclaimed singles, all of which garnered considerable support both from radio, with the band A-listed at BBC Radio 6 Music for their last single ‘Big’, […]

JOHN LENNON'S 'Imagine' – Raw Studio Mixes to be Released on vinyl for Record Store Day
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JOHN LENNON’S ‘Imagine’ – Raw Studio Mixes to be Released on vinyl for Record Store Day

April 10, 2019 XS Noize

One of the many highlights of John Lennon’s Imagine – The Ultimate Collection, the immersive and intimate super deluxe edition of his legendary solo album, released this past October on what would have been his 78th birthday, were the Raw […]

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