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          August 15, 2025

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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
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          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 […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

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          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 […]

        • 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
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          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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          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
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          The ultimate guide to OneRepublic’s tour

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          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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          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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          Stephen Moore
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        • The Subways
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          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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          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

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MICHAEL STIPE Releases Solo Debut “Your Capricious Soul” - Watch Video
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MICHAEL STIPE Releases Solo Debut “Your Capricious Soul” – Watch Video

October 7, 2019 XS Noize

This weekend saw the release of Michael Stipe ’s “Your Capricious Soul” , his solo debut, currently available exclusively from MichaelStipe.com. The song, released with just two days advance notice posted on his website, is timed to […]

CHROMATICS share new video for LP standout track 'You're No Good' 1
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CHROMATICS share new video for LP standout track ‘You’re No Good’

October 7, 2019 XS Noize

After releasing their new album ‘Closer To Grey’ earlier this week, Chromatics are sharing a new video for LP standout track “You’re No Good”. The band are currently on tour in Europe and are set […]

PREFAB SPROUT to release next batch of remastered vinyl 2
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PREFAB SPROUT to release next batch of remastered vinyl

October 7, 2019 XS Noize

Off the back of the incredible latest album ‘I Trawl The Megahertz‘, and following last month’s first hit of remastered vinyl, Prefab Sprout have announced an exciting next batch, featuring four of the band’s classic […]

XS NOIZE & TIN MAN HEART bring some of Ireland’s best upcoming musical talent to the city on 22 November 1
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XS NOIZE & TIN MAN HEART bring some of Ireland’s best upcoming musical talent to the city on 22 November

October 6, 2019 XS Noize

The second instalment of collaboration gigs between XS Noize and Tin Man Heart brings a stellar line up of acts to Belfast. This time we’re focusing on singer/songwriters and hosting an evening of stripped-back acoustic sets. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Carrie Beehan - 'Bloody Haircuts' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Carrie Beehan – ‘Bloody Haircuts’ – Listen Now

October 6, 2019 XS Noize

Beehan’s “Bloody Haircuts” was penned over 28 years ago in Berlin, although it is as timely now as it was back then. It is not about hairdressers but rather Skinheads and neo-fascism. “Right here, right […]

ALBUM REVIEW: King Nun - Mass
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ALBUM REVIEW: King Nun – Mass

October 5, 2019 Michael Barron

Whilst frontman Theo Polyzoides admitted to being “such a loser in secondary school”, there must have been some concealed and opaque potential which was discovered by his English teacher at college. This potential evidently soared […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce release of LIVE IN THE CITY OF ANGELS, concert capturing their most successful US tour ever
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ALBUM REVIEW: Simple Minds – Live in the City of Angels

October 4, 2019 Lee Campbell

Rock veterans Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill are on top form in this live double-album release from Simple Minds. Live albums and decent live albums at that can be challenging to pull off. ‘Live in […]

JOHNNY MARR announces new 7" Singles Box Set 'Single Life' for December 6th 1
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JOHNNY MARR announces new 7″ Singles Box Set ‘Single Life’ for December 6th

October 4, 2019 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has announced details of ‘Single Life’, a limited edition 7” Box Set featuring Johnny’s first ten solo single releases, due for release on December 6th. From 2012’s ‘Upstarts’ to 2018’s ‘Spiral Cities’, and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Officer - 'Tilt The Clox' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Officer – ‘Tilt The Clox’ – Listen Now

October 4, 2019 XS Noize

This is the first track from OFFICER’s eagerly awaited second album entitled ‘Night Tennis’ which will be released on 28th Feb 2020. It follows the critically acclaimed debut album ‘Myriads’ which was well received in […]

DAVID GRAY to play Dublin & Belfast on WHITE LADDER, 20th Anniversary Tour
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DAVID GRAY to play Dublin & Belfast on WHITE LADDER, 20th Anniversary Tour

October 4, 2019 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, multi-Brit award and Grammy-nominated, singer-songwriter David Gray is today announcing a 12-date Irish, UK, and European arena tour; White Ladder: The 20th Anniversary Tour, to celebrate the trailblazing album’s 20-year anniversary. The biggest selling album of all time in […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Scottish three-piece Traveller share the self-titled 'Traveller' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Scottish three-piece Traveller share the self-titled ‘Traveller’ – Listen Now

October 4, 2019 XS Noize

Following up their well-received singles ‘Old Stories’ and ‘Running’, Scottish three-piece Traveller have announced their next release, the self-titled ‘Traveller’, coming October 4th. Continuing the momentum they’re building with their blend of roots influences, ‘Traveller’ […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Marvin Powell - 'Above The Portuguese Cafe' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Marvin Powell – ‘Above The Portuguese Cafe’ – Listen Now

October 4, 2019 XS Noize

‘Folk with something behind the eyes’, is so the music of enigmatic Marvin Powell, singer/songwriter from the working-class suburb of Wavertree Liverpool. His songs, beautifully crafted, capture the same fragile spider web beauty and emotional […]

A-ha co-founder MAGNE FURUHOLMEN shares 'The Light We Lost' from forthcoming album
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A-ha co-founder MAGNE FURUHOLMEN shares ‘The Light We Lost’ from forthcoming album

October 4, 2019 XS Noize

‘The Light We Lost’ is the second single to be issued from ‘White Xmas Lies’, the third solo album by A-ha co-founder and keyboard player Magne Furuholmen. It is released in a week when Furuholmen […]

INTERVIEW: Ali Barter - "I had to come to a place where I was happy with myself before I came back to music" 1
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INTERVIEW: Ali Barter – “I had to come to a place where I was happy with myself before I came back to music”

October 3, 2019 XS Noize

Two years on from her blistering debut ‘A Suitable Girl,’ Australian singer-songwriter Ali Barter has announced her triumphant return with ‘Hello, I’m Doing My Best’ – a revealing collection of songs that track her most […]

PET SHOP BOYS announce ‘Dreamland’ single package
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PET SHOP BOYS announce ‘Dreamland’ single package

October 3, 2019 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have announced an expanded release package for their current single ‘Dreamland’ featuring Years & Years, out October 25th. The single will be released in physical, digital and vinyl formats, featuring new remixes […]

LIVE REVIEW: Murray. A. Lightburn at Union Chapel, London
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LIVE REVIEW: Murray. A. Lightburn at Union Chapel, London

October 2, 2019 Michael Barron

Murray. A. Lightburn is no stranger to XS Noize. XS Noize has delighted in reviewing Lightburn’s band The Dears spectacular electric-rock shows as well as his first solo show outside of his hometown Canada at […]

HOLY FUCK announce new album 'Deleter' out January 17th
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HOLY FUCK announce new album ‘Deleter’ out January 17th

October 2, 2019 XS Noize

Holy Fuck have today announced details of the new album ‘Deleter’, which will be released on January 17th and is further previewed with the video for acclaimed latest single ‘Luxe’ (ft. Alexis Taylor). Having just […]

Soul II Soul announce 'Club Classics' UK tour
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Soul II Soul announce ‘Club Classics’ UK tour

October 2, 2019 XS Noize

Following the success of their shows in 2018, iconic British band Soul II Soul will take their acclaimed Club Classics tour back on the road in 2020, paying tribute to their legendary debut album, Club […]

Irish electro-pop artist DAITHI announces Belfast show @ Voodoo, Saturday 28th December
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Irish electro-pop artist DAITHI announces Belfast show @ Voodoo, Saturday 28th December

October 2, 2019 XS Noize

Irish electro-pop artist Daithí is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 28th December 2019. “Daithí O’Dronai’s electronic pop has moved into deeper and richer places over the years but none […]

TRACK PREMIERE: SAUCE - 'Sister Brother' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: SAUCE – ‘Sister Brother’ – Listen Now

October 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Sister Brother’ from SAUCE, a four-piece rock, and roll band from Manchester who are taking things back to basics by writing powerful, honest, uplifting rock songs that look […]

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