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        • Callum Beattie
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          Callum Beattie Announces New Album “Indi” — Out 23rd January 2026 Featuring New Single “Two Pretenders”

          September 11, 2025

          After achieving two consecutive #1 hits on the Scottish Albums Chart, a breakthrough on the UK Albums Chart for 2023’s ‘Vandals’, over 50 million streams and selling over 100,000 tickets in Scotland alone last year, Callum Beattie is now ready to rise to the next tier […]

          Gorillaz
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          Gorillaz Reveal Upcoming Album “The Mountain” Alongside UK & Ireland Arena Tour

          September 11, 2025

          Gorillaz will release a brand new studio album titled The Mountain on 20th March 2026, the first on the band’s own new label KONG. First track, The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks) is out now. The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, an […]

          The Milk
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          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘The Middle’ ahead of upcoming album Borderlands

          September 10, 2025

          Today, The Milk release the video for their latest single, ‘The Middle’, the third single to be taken from their forthcoming sophisticated new album Borderlands, out 19 September on WLS Records. “The Middle’ began life […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon

          September 10, 2025

          After more than two decades without new material, The Chameleons return with Arctic Moon, their fifth album proper, a seven-track collection that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. From the opening moments, it’s clear the […]

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

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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 […]

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          ‘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: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

        • 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// 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, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • Tom Smith
          Podcasts

          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

          The Milk
          Podcasts

          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

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TRACK PREMIERE: FERGUS, releases new single ‘Zelda Mae’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: FERGUS, releases new single ‘Zelda Mae’ – Listen Now

April 9, 2019 XS Noize

London based, singer-songwriter FERGUS, releases new single ‘Zelda Mae’ (rel 10/04/19), the first single from his second EP ‘Three Of Swords’ due for release May 2019 via Goldun Egg Records. Speaking about the track FERGUS […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Comet Is Coming - Summon The Fire
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Comet Is Coming – Summon The Fire

April 8, 2019 Ben P Scott

The brilliantly inventive combo The Comet Is Coming has released the video for their astonishing single ‘Summon The Fire’. The wild, addictive track is taken from the band’s second album ‘Trust in the Lifeforce of […]

LEA PORCELAIN share 'I Am Ok', the first cut from their upcoming EP - Listen Now
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LEA PORCELAIN share ‘I Am Ok’, the first cut from their upcoming EP – Listen Now

April 8, 2019 XS Noize

Berlin-based two piece Lea Porcelain make a stellar entrance into 2019 with “ I Am Ok”, the first cut is taken from their upcoming EP, set for release 21st June. “I Am OK” is a […]

THE RACONTEURS Announce North American Headline Tour Dates In Support of New Album "Help Us Stranger"
Gigs

THE RACONTEURS Announce North American Headline Tour Dates In Support of New Album “Help Us Stranger”

April 8, 2019 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of announcing their new album HELP US STRANGER (out June 21 via Third Man Records), The Raconteurs – Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler – have announced an extensive run […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: 40 Shillings on the Drum - 'Mean Streets (Born in the Same Gutter)' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: 40 Shillings on the Drum – ‘Mean Streets (Born in the Same Gutter)’ – Watch Now

April 8, 2019 XS Noize

After a successful 2018 including a well-received live album, short UK tour (their first), and high-profile shows including an appearance at Beautiful Days festival alongside the likes of Manic Street Preachers and The Hives, and a support slot with UK Subs, 40 Shillings […]

LEA PORCELAIN share new track 'Can I Really Decide' - Listen Now
Gigs

LEA PORCELAIN share new track ‘Can I Really Decide’ – Listen Now

April 8, 2019 XS Noize

Berlin’s post-punk heroes LEA PORCELAIN preempt the release of their brand new EP with a brooding new track ‘Can I Really Decide’ and a series of German dates in April. They detail the track: “Our […]

Ten Fé Unveil New Song "Here Again" From Upcoming New Album 1
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Ten Fé share acapella cover of Waterfalls by TLC – Listen Now

April 8, 2019 XS Noize

Ten Fé cover the legendary ‘Waterfalls’ by TLC, in a beautiful acapella which shows off the band’s 4-part harmony and builds to an almighty instrumental ending. The band have just released their second album ‘Future […]

STEVIE WONDER Announces Summer Show at 3ARENA, Dublin this July 1
Gigs

STEVIE WONDER Announces Summer Show at 3ARENA, Dublin this July

April 8, 2019 XS Noize

Singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Stevie Wonder today announces “The Stevie Wonder Song Party: A Celebration of Life, Love & Music”, in concert at 3Arena 9th of July, 2019. Stevie Wonder is one of the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Chemical Brothers - No Geography
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Chemical Brothers – No Geography

April 8, 2019 Ben P Scott

While many of the great Britpop and alternative bands of the 90s have been pulling off brilliant comebacks recently, the era’s dance and electronica legends have also seen a definite resurgence lately. Last year saw […]

RIDE Announce Belfast Show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday 7th June 2019
Gigs

RIDE Announce Belfast Show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday 7th June 2019

April 8, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band RIDE is pleased to announce a headline show at the Limelight 2 on Friday 07th June 2019. The bands most recent album release ‘ Weather Diaries’ is the fifth studio album by […]

PREMIERE: Alternative pop newcomer LITTLE PALE Shares haunting remix of ‘I Wanna Be Adored’
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PREMIERE: Alternative pop newcomer LITTLE PALE Shares haunting remix of ‘I Wanna Be Adored’

April 8, 2019 XS Noize

Covers are a tricky thing, either you get the song or you don’t. Sometimes it works, sometimes it sounds like a pointless rehash. This is especially valid for classic songs that a lot of people […]

THE JAPANESE HOUSE releases her latest single YOU SEEMED SO HAPPY - Listen Now
Gigs

THE JAPANESE HOUSE releases her latest single YOU SEEMED SO HAPPY – Listen Now

April 7, 2019 XS Noize

THE JAPANESE HOUSE releases her latest single YOU SEEMED SO HAPPY, taken from her critically acclaimed debut album GOOD AT FALLING via Dirty Hit, which comes after a UK tour that took in a sold-out […]

PALE WAVES Share their new track ‘My Obsession’. from their forthcoming debut EP
Gigs

PALE WAVES unveil a live video for their huge single THERE’S A HONEY – Watch Now

April 7, 2019 XS Noize

PALE WAVES have unveiled a live video for their huge single THERE’S A HONEY. The video was filmed during the band’s previous UK headline tour, which came in the wake of their critically acclaimed debut […]

LIVE REVIEW: She Makes War - Cheese and Grain, Frome
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: She Makes War – Cheese and Grain, Frome

April 7, 2019 Ben P Scott

The humble but generously-sized Cheese and Grain in Frome is the setting for tonight’s show, where the headline act are folk-punk legends the Levellers. The Brighton group’s music has always combined their more organic influences […]

LIVE REVIEW: Pinegrove – The Dissection Room, Summerhall, Edinburgh
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Pinegrove – The Dissection Room, Summerhall, Edinburgh

April 6, 2019 Fionn Crossan

It wasn’t long ago that many thought Pinegrove was forever gone. Blossoming into indie rocks one of inventive stars after the release of 2016’s Cardinal, the band then disappeared almost overnight at the end of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Cinematic Orchestra – To Believe
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Cinematic Orchestra – To Believe

April 6, 2019 Fionn Crossan

One of Englands finest experimental groups, The Cinematic Orchestra have returned this year with ‘To Believe’, their first studio album since 2007’s ‘Ma Fleur’. Spearheaded by producer Jason Swinscoe, this new record feels like a […]

U2: No Line On The Horizon - Revisited
Classic Albums

U2: No Line On The Horizon – Revisited

April 5, 2019 Lori Gava

U2’s release of its 12th album “No Line on the Horizon” in 2009 ended a long five year wait for U2 fans hungry for another helping of U2 goodness. At the time it was the […]

REVIEW: Sonja Sleator - 'Violent Strawberry' EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Sonja Sleator – ‘Violent Strawberry’ EP

April 5, 2019 Amanda Stock

Recorded in the weeks before her 2018 appearance at Hard Working Class Heroes, “Violent Strawberry” – the third EP from Belfast singer-songwriter Sonja Sleator is four tracks of some her most personal writing so far. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Africa Express ft. Damon Albarn - Xhosa
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Africa Express ft. Damon Albarn – Xhosa

April 5, 2019 Ben P Scott

‘Xhosa’ is a wonderfully rhythmic offering taken from ‘MOLO’ a brand new 4-track EP by the Damon Albarn-led project Africa Express. This song features the Blur/Gorillaz legend’s unmistakable tones, while other tracks on the EP […]

DAVE HAUSE announces brand new full-length album 'KICK' + UK tour 1
Gigs

singer-songwriter DAVE HAUSE has released new single, ‘Fireflies.’ – Listen Now

April 5, 2019 XS Noize

Acclaimed Philadelphia-raised singer-songwriter DAVE HAUSE has released a new single, ‘Fireflies.’ The single is taken from his forthcoming studio album titled Kick. As a soft and touching track from the upcoming collection, “Fireflies” is an […]

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