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          The Milk Return with ‘Borderlands’ — Their Most Ambitious Album to Date

          August 15, 2025

          On 19 September, WLS Records will release The Milk’s sophisticated new album Borderlands, which features outstanding songwriting, deftly served by extraordinary musicianship, mixed with ambitious arrangements and world-class production. A lovingly crafted sonic memoir, it […]

          Silent Running
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          Belfast’s Silent Running Return with Fifth Album ‘Northstar’

          August 15, 2025

          Belfast’s Silent Running folded for a full 30 years after releasing their third album in 1989. One of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s was burned out. They had headlined numerous nights at London’s […]

          Ronboy
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          Ronboy Returns with Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring The National’s Matt Berninger

          August 15, 2025

          Ronboy, the exciting artist project of musician Julia Laws, returns with a haunting new single “Disaster” featuring The National’s frontman Matt Berninger. The track first made its debut on Matt Berninger’s North American US Tour, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2

          August 13, 2025

          We are closing in on the 58th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s death; complications from Huntington’s Disease finally sealed his fate on October 3rd, 1967. Despite the lengthy time that has passed, his fingerprints are still […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

          August 6, 2025

          When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy

          August 15, 2025

          Nottingham’s The Level was bursting at the seams on August 11th as Grammy-winning indie-rock darlings Wet Leg brought their Moisturizer tour to town — and they didn’t just play a gig, they turned it into […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2024: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2025: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham

          July 17, 2025

          Mangata Festival returned to Nottingham on July 12th, bringing with it a thunderous celebration of heavy music spread across multiple venues in the city. But the festivities began even earlier with Solgata, the official pre-party […]

        • Round Up

          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// 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, […]

          IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory

          April 3, 2025

          On April 29th, one of Britain’s most electrifying live acts, The Darkness, lit up a sold-out OVO Wembley Arena with an impossible show to ignore. Kicking off the night in fine style were Ash, the […]

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          Gigs

          Jason Derulo’s 2026 tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more

          August 10, 2025

          Jason Derulo will be touring the UK in 2026, performing at some of the UK’s grandest venues in major cities. His return promises to be unforgettable, with electrifying dance moves, chart-topping bangers, and a voice […]

          OneRepublic
          Gigs

          The ultimate guide to OneRepublic’s tour

          August 8, 2025

          Pop-rock sensation OneRepublic will bring their “Sweet Escape Tour” to Australia and New Zealand next year. With support from special guest Zara Larsson, Ryan Tedder and the crew will bring their hit songs “Counting Stars” […]

          Metallica
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          Everything you need to know about Metallica’s 2026 tour

          August 2, 2025

          From anthems to soulful ballads, Metallica is gearing up to take you on a unique journey through their 40-year catalogue. With no-repeat setlists, colossal stages, and an array of hard-hitting support acts, “M72 World Tour” […]

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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

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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

          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 […]

          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
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          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

          In Episode #238 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam to talk about her new album, All Things Light. From her multi-platinum hit “Burning House” to co-writing on Beyoncé’s […]

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SAM LEE releases the official video for ‘The Garden Of England’ - Watch Now 2
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SAM LEE releases the official video for ‘The Garden Of England’ – Watch Now

October 10, 2019 XS Noize

Sam Lee today releases the official video for ‘The Garden Of England’, the first track lifted from his forthcoming third album, ‘Old Wow’, due for release on January 31, 2020, via Cooking Vinyl. Produced by […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Joy Formidable - 'A Balloon Called Moaning' - 10th Anniversary Edition
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Joy Formidable – ‘A Balloon Called Moaning’ – 10th Anniversary Edition

October 10, 2019 Michael Barron

A Balloon Called Moaning is evidently very special to the welsh trio The Joy Formidable, for this release is being celebrated as an expanded double-disc release with an accompanying special stripped back welsh language version. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Sherlocks - Under Your Sky
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Sherlocks – Under Your Sky

October 10, 2019 Michael Barron

Two years ago the Bolton upon Dearne quartet charted impressively with their debut LP Live for the Moment, entering the top ten. Before they were signed, The Sherlocks became the first unsigned act since the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Voice Tree - 'Rolling Thunder' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Voice Tree – ‘Rolling Thunder’ – Listen Now

October 10, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Rolling Thunder’ by The Voice Tree. Delivering a myriad of electrifying sounds, US-based Italian, French duo The Voice Tree, keep the indie-dance fever alive with an arresting debut […]

YOUNG KNIVES return with first new music in four years - Watch their video for 'Red Cherries'
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YOUNG KNIVES return with first new music in four years – Watch their video for ‘Red Cherries’

October 9, 2019 XS Noize

Young Knives today announce their first new music in four years, following the 2015 EP Something Awful and highly acclaimed 2013 album Sick Octave. New track Red Cherries emerges as quite possibly their most experimental […]

HEAVY LUNGS release ‘Measure’ EP tomorrow - Watch the video for first single '(A Bit Of A) Birthday'
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HEAVY LUNGS release ‘Measure’ EP tomorrow – Watch the video for first single ‘(A Bit Of A) Birthday’

October 9, 2019 XS Noize

Few can lay claim to mastering their craft within just a few years, yet Bristol’s Heavy Lungs have catapulted into the scene relentlessly. Since releasing their first EP in 2018, they’ve won over the ears […]

POLIÇA announce new album & share first single "Driving" 1
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POLIÇA announce new album & share first single “Driving”

October 9, 2019 XS Noize

Poliça returns with their new album ‘When We Stay Alive’, which is set for release January 31st via Memphis Industries. Today the band is sharing the first single & video from the album, “Driving”. When […]

U2 Reissue "THREE" for Black Friday Record Store Day 1
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U2 Reissue “THREE” for Black Friday Record Store Day

October 9, 2019 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce a new limited edition vinyl reissue from U2 celebrating the 40th anniversary of the band’s first release Three. Remastered in 2019 and pressed on 180gsm black vinyl, this limited edition vinyl […]

THE ORPHAN BRIGADE play two headline shows this weekend in support of new album ‘To the Edge of the World’
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THE ORPHAN BRIGADE play two headline shows this weekend in support of new album ‘To the Edge of the World’

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

The Orphan Brigade play two headline shows this weekend in support of their fantastic new album ‘To the Edge of the World.’  The band plays Black Box, Belfast, Saturday 12 October, and Londonderry Arms Hotel, […]

Kitt Philippa announces debut album 'Human' out October 11th 1
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ALBUM REVIEW: Kitt Philippa – ‘Human’

October 8, 2019 Conor Kinahan

From the first moment of their debut Album, Kitt Phillipa shows why they were the 2018 winner of single of the year at the NI Music Prize, taking you on an auditory journey through a […]

British glam rockers THE STRUTS share video for 'Tatler Magazine'
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British glam rockers THE STRUTS share video for ‘Tatler Magazine’

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

British glam rockers The Struts have shared the brand new video for ‘Tatler Magazine’, which premiered on its namesake’s website today. The release comes just ahead of their UK headline tour, which starts this Friday […]

NEW MODEL ARMY release new video for 'Where I Am' - Watch Now
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NEW MODEL ARMY release new video for ‘Where I Am’ – Watch Now

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

New Model Army have shared the video to their single, ‘Where I Am’, taken from their latest charting album From Here, which is out now via Ear Music. This time New Model Army decided to use […]

808 State Announce 2020 UK Tour Dates 1
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808 State Announce 2020 UK Tour Dates

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

This Friday acid-house pioneers and electronic music legends 808 State will release Transmission Suite, a record that remains true to the forward-thinking ethos of this remarkable band three decades after they first formed. Now the […]

LAZY DAY share video for new single 'Real Feel' - Watch Now
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LAZY DAY share video for new single ‘Real Feel’ – Watch Now

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

Currently in the midst of a European tour and having recently shared stages with SASAMI and City Calm Down, London’s Lazy Day – the brainchild of songwriter Tilly Scantlebury – are back today with the […]

IN FOCUS// The Divine Comedy @ Belfast, Ulster Hall, 7th October 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Divine Comedy @ Belfast, Ulster Hall, 7th October

October 8, 2019 Bernie McAllister

The Divine Comedy played a brilliant show last night at Belfast, Ulster Hall in support of their brilliant new album ‘Office Politics’. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.         […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Callum McIntyre - 'Song 26' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Callum McIntyre – ‘Song 26’ – Listen Now

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Song 26’ by Callum McIntyre. Brighton born songwriter Callum McIntyre’s refusal to compromise is one of the key reasons his storytelling is so universally relatable. Filled with interesting […]

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX release new single 'Falling In Love' - Listen Now 1
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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX release new single ‘Falling In Love’ – Listen Now

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

Cigarettes After Sex today release their new single “Falling In Love”, the second song to be lifted from their eagerly anticipated second album Cry, due for release on October 25th via Partisan Records. The new […]

"It's a good time to come and see THE CULT"; An interview with BILLY DUFFY
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THE CULT announce one-off intimate show at Subterania to mark 30 years of the venue

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

We are delighted to announce that THE CULT will be performing a one-off intimate show at Subterania to mark 30 years of the venue opening. With a long list of A-list names including the Red […]

king of the club banger EXAMPLE announces a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Thursday 27th February 2020 1
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king of the club banger EXAMPLE announces a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Thursday 27th February 2020

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

Singer, rapper, producer and all-round king of the club banger Example has announced a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Thursday 27th February 2020. The new run of dates will see Example head out […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD share video for current single 'VTr', taken from new album IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD share two new songs ‘Rats’ + ‘Public Housing’ ahead of autumn UK dates

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

Capping off a remarkable year for the band and with a fresh batch of UK and European dates about to kick off, The Twilight Sad return with a duo of new songs today. ‘Rats’ and ‘Public Housing’ […]

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