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          Frank Turner Announces “The Next Ten Years” Triple Vinyl Set – Out 7 November 2025

          September 16, 2025

          Frank Turner has never been one to stand still, and now he’s looking back on a decade of relentless creativity with the announcement of The Next Ten Years Triple Vinyl Set on 7 November 2025. […]

          Andy Bell
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          Andy Bell Unveils Vince Clarke Remix of ‘Dance For Mercy’ Ahead of First-Ever North American Solo Tour

          September 16, 2025

          Andy Bell has today shared a brand-new remix by Vince Clarke of one of the standout tracks from the Erasure frontman’s studio album, Ten Crowns. The new remix arrives as Bell prepares to follow up […]

          Sleaford Mods
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          Sleaford Mods Return With Explosive New Single ‘Megaton’ Supporting War Child

          September 16, 2025

          Sleaford Mods have made an explosive return today, releasing brand new single ‘Megaton’ via Rough Trade Records. Over an arc of rolling beats and atmospheric electronics, the track is peppered with acerbic bars digging out […]

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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 […]

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          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 […]

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        • 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
          Interviews

          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, […]

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        • The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on "Rainy Sunday Afternoon"
          Podcasts

          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

          Tom Smith
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          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 […]

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Irish born singer-songwriter MEGAN O'NEILL pens song about Ireland - Watch Video
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Irish born singer-songwriter MEGAN O’NEILL pens song about Ireland – Watch Video

April 27, 2020 XS Noize

Irish born singer-songwriter Megan O’Neill had planned a hectic year in 2020 with solo, headline tours across Ireland, Germany, the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. Starting off with two incredible support slots at the Olympia […]

ALBUM REVIEW: I Break Horses – Warnings
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: I Break Horses – Warnings

April 27, 2020 David Ham

I Break Horses is the musical partnership of Maria Linden and Frederick Balck who are based in Stockholm, Sweden. Signed to Bella Union their debut album Hearts was released in 2011 and is an interesting […]

F9 remix ALANIS MORISSETTE’S latest single ‘SMILING’ - Listen Now
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ALANIS MORISSETTE unveils her new single ‘Diagnosis’ – Listen Now

April 27, 2020 XS Noize

Alanis Morissette has unveiled her new single ‘Diagnosis’. ‘Diagnosis’ is not an official single, but a release from Alanis to her fans as she feels it relates to what´s currently going on in the world. […]

EVANESCENCE announces first new album in nine years & shares first song & video “Wasted on You” 1
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EVANESCENCE announces first new album in nine years & shares first song & video “Wasted on You”

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

Evanescence has announced their first album of new original music in nine years – The Bitter Truth (RCA UK) – which will be released incrementally over the course of this year. Launching the first song […]

JAMES BLAKE shares 'You’re Too Precious' - Watch Video
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JAMES BLAKE shares ‘You’re Too Precious’ – Watch Video

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

‘You’re Too Precious’ marks Blake’s first release of 2020 and a period in which James has also won widespread praise for his intimately uplifting live streams under lockdown. These have already featured a 2-hour production […]

DAN WILSON Asks "What If We Survive This?" In New Single "The Real Question"
New Music

DAN WILSON Asks “What If We Survive This?” In New Single “The Real Question”

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Dan Wilson continues his monthly single release series with an existential new song “The Real Question,” which was written and recorded over the last two weeks. “I wrote ‘The Real […]

Elma Orkestra & Ryan Vail release new visuals for LOVE - Watch Now
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Elma Orkestra & Ryan Vail release new visuals for LOVE – Watch Now

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

LOVE is the final single to be taken from the award-winning, audio-visual collaboration between Elma Orkestra & Ryan Vail. The track is accompanied by a stunning video, which we unveil today. Featuring drone footage shot […]

JAKE BUGG shares new emotive acoustic track 'Saviours Of The City' - Listen Now
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JAKE BUGG shares new emotive acoustic track ‘Saviours Of The City’ – Listen Now

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

Jake Bugg has released emotive acoustic track Saviours Of The City, which is available to buy and stream now on RCA Records/Sony Music. Still only 26-years-old, yet with 4 albums and numerous hit singles to […]

Rising Irish talent LILLA VARGEN shares new track ‘Love You Twice’ - Listen Now
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Rising Irish talent LILLA VARGEN shares new track ‘Love You Twice’ – Listen Now

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

Lilla Vargen’s latest single ‘Cold’ continued the young Irish artist’s rise when it was featured as part of Mollie King’s Best New Pop on Radio 1. It adds to her rush of breaking accomplishments, which […]

INTERVIEW: "There's more to life than the Royal Family" - A chat with The Orbs' ALEX PATERSON 1
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INTERVIEW: “There’s more to life than the Royal Family” – A chat with The Orbs’ ALEX PATERSON

April 23, 2020 Neal McClelland

As a young DJ, I have vivid memories of overnights in the back of my mates Nova listening to early Belgium & Piano rave tracks, after which we would listen to Pink Floyd The Wall […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Brendan Benson - Dear Life 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Brendan Benson – Dear Life

April 23, 2020 Daniel Lynch

Brendan Benson returns with his latest solo album, Dear Life, seven years since his last. His career now spans over twenty years and, as a result, he’s certainly allowed the freedom of experimentation we hear across the album’s […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Columbia Mills - CCTV
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Columbia Mills – CCTV

April 23, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Columbia Mills have always been drawn to the dark. From their early singles right up to 2018’s ‘Close to You’, the Dublin-based quintet – namely, brothers Fiachra and Uisneagh Treacy (vocals and bass, respectively), Stephen […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Thundercat - It Is What It Is
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Thundercat – It Is What It Is

April 23, 2020 Michael Barron

Stephen Lee Bruner aka Thundercat is best known for producing Kendrick Lamar’s 2015 album To Pimp a Butterfly earning Lee a Grammy. However there so much more to this jazz enthusiast than this.  Despite being […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Roger O’Donnell - 2 Ravens
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Roger O’Donnell – 2 Ravens

April 23, 2020 Amanda Stock

Keyboardist and composer Roger O’Donnell has spent over 40 years on stage with bands like Psychedelic Furs, The Thompson Twins and for the last 33 years (on and off) the world’s biggest cult band – […]

PEARL JAM release a brand-new song 'Quick Escape' in advance of new album
News

PEARL JAM to release GIGATON visual experience on Apple TV 4K in Dolby Atmos & Dolby Vision

April 23, 2020 XS Noize

Pearl Jam announced the Gigaton Visual Experience – a special audio-visual event available free to all Apple TV app users in over 100 countries for seven days before being available to rent or buy.  This immersive visual album experience pairs the band’s inspired visuals, produced by the […]

KATE TEMPEST performs 'People’s Faces' on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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KATE TEMPEST performs ‘People’s Faces’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

April 23, 2020 XS Noize

Last night, British spoken word artist Kate Tempest delivered an emotional and timely performance of her latest single, “People’s Faces,” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Performing remotely in quarantine from her home in […]

DMA'S announce live stream of O2 Brixton show and release live video of 'Silver'
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DMA’S announce live stream of O2 Brixton show and release live video of ‘Silver’

April 23, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S have today announced that they will live-stream footage of their headline London show from O2 Brixton Academy. The entire gig will be shown at 9 pm GMT (6 am AEST) on Wednesday 29th April […]

Catch the rhythm of new quarantine reality 
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Catch the rhythm of new quarantine reality 

April 23, 2020 XS Noize

The whole world woke up in a completely new reality. In just several days we became our own heroes by staying at home, not touching anything as well as not seeing anyone. From one point […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lisabel - A Work Of Art
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lisabel – A Work Of Art

April 23, 2020 XS Noize

London based singer-songwriter Lisabel has announced the release of her upcoming debut album, A Work Of Art on May 5th. The album was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered at her own production company, Brother Sun […]

THE PRETENDERS reveal the brand-new video for their current single 'The Buzz' - Watch Now
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THE PRETENDERS reveal the brand-new video for their current single ‘The Buzz’ – Watch Now

April 22, 2020 XS Noize

The Pretenders have today revealed the brand-new video for their current single The Buzz, taken from their new album Hate For Sale, out 17 July via BMG. Made entirely under lockdown, the video was produced […]

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