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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 […]

          Above & Beyond
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          Above & Beyond to Headline Belfast’s Telegraph Building on Saturday, November 1

          September 10, 2025

          To celebrate their new album, ‘Bigger Than All Of Us’ and following their sell-out Belfast show in 2024, Above & Beyond are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show in The […]

          The Dears
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          The Dears Announce Ninth Album “Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!” – Out November 7

          September 10, 2025

          The Dears are today announcing their ninth studio album, Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!, out November 7, 2025 via Next Door Records.  Their first new record since 2020’s Lovers Rock, the album arrives with praise from New […]

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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
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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
          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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        • 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
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          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
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          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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THE STREETS share official video for 'I Wish You Loved You As Much As You Love Him' 1
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THE STREETS share official video for ‘I Wish You Loved You As Much As You Love Him’

June 17, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Mike Skinner has shared the official video to his new single ‘I Wish You Loved You As Much As You Love Him ft. Donae’o & Greentea Peng’ – the second track from his forthcoming […]

DARKSTAR share new single 'Text' from new album 'Civic Jams' - Watch Video
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DARKSTAR share new single ‘Text’ from new album ‘Civic Jams’ – Watch Video

June 17, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Darkstar announce a new single and video for ‘Text’ ahead of their upcoming album ‘Civic Jams’ which is out this Friday. “Text” is a sentient moment of sweet melancholia from the album and arrives […]

THE SPITFIRES announce new album 'Life Worth Living' 1
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THE SPITFIRES announce new album ‘Life Worth Living’

June 17, 2020 XS Noize

Hailing from Watford and having recently signed to Acid Jazz Records The Spitfires are pleased to announce details of this newly inked partnership with news of the forthcoming album Life Worth Living on 19th June […]

DAN CROLL shares new video for 'So Dark' - Watch Now
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DAN CROLL shares new video for ‘So Dark’ – Watch Now

June 17, 2020 XS Noize

With his long-awaited third album ‘Grand Plan’ set to arrive on August 21st through Communion Records, Dan Croll has now unveiled the new video for his latest single ‘So Dark’. Recorded exclusively in the backseat […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: DIVES - 100 Times
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: DIVES – 100 Times

June 17, 2020 XS Noize

Teenage angst has paid off well, DIVES are now ready to have it all. DIVES know their capabilities, their strengths and the songs they want to write. On their first album, titled ‘Teenage Years Are […]

THE KILLERS release new single 'My Own Soul’s Warning' - Listen Now
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THE KILLERS release new single ‘My Own Soul’s Warning’ – Listen Now

June 17, 2020 XS Noize

Following the success of their huge single, Caution, which reached #1 at the top of both the Alternative and Triple A radio charts, THE KILLERS are thrilled to share another new song — entitled “My […]

Come inside and free your mind: Five reasons to love your favorite online casino 1
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Come inside and free your mind: Five reasons to love your favorite online casino

June 17, 2020 XS Noize

Things are a bit tough right now. First, the world gets slammed by a global pandemic the likes of which hasn’t been seen for more than 100 years. Thousands die, everyone who lives is told to […]

THE SOUNDFLOWERS featuring Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn announces self titled debut EP 1
New Music

THE SOUNDFLOWERS featuring Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn announces self titled debut EP

June 16, 2020 XS Noize

Today, The Soundflowers, featuring Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn, reveals their self-titled debut EP, The Soundflowers, is set for release on June 23rd via IMPERIAL. The band’s five-track debut project eclectically blends indie acoustic and […]

IDLES announce new album 'Ultra Mono' out 25th September - Hear 'Grounds' Now 1
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IDLES announce new album ‘Ultra Mono’ out 25th September – Hear ‘Grounds’ Now

June 16, 2020 XS Noize

On September 25th, IDLES will release their anticipated third album – ‘Ultra Mono’ – via Partisan Records. Accompanying today’s announcement, the band have shared album highlight and thunderous call-to-action – “Grounds” – alongside a music […]

THE BETHS share video for new single 'Out Of Sight' - Watch Now
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THE BETHS share video for new single ‘Out Of Sight’ – Watch Now

June 16, 2020 XS Noize

The Beths share “Out of Sight,” a new single from their highly-anticipated second album, Jump Rope Gazers, out 10th July on Carpark Records. The band performed the single on their “Live From House 3” live […]

VENUS FURS releases 'Paranoia' video on mental health - Watch Now 2
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VENUS FURS releases ‘Paranoia’ video on mental health – Watch Now

June 16, 2020 XS Noize

Venus Furs, the moniker of Montreal’s Paul Kasner, has shared the latest video, Paranoia directed by Hart. The single is taken from his upcoming self-titled LP released on Silk Screaming Records on July 10th. Doused […]

MARSICANS unveil new video for single 'These Days' - Watch Now
New Music

MARSICANS unveil new video for single ‘These Days’ – Watch Now

June 16, 2020 XS Noize

After returning at the beginning of June to release their latest single ‘These Days’, which landed on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist in the UK, US, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, […]

British Death Metallers DECREPID share new track 'Plagued by Mortality' - Listen Now 1
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British Death Metallers DECREPID share new track ‘Plagued by Mortality’ – Listen Now

June 15, 2020 XS Noize

British Death Metallers DECREPID has just released a lyric video for the track “Plagued by Mortality” as a second advance single of their upcoming third album “Endless Sea of Graves”, which is due out July […]

BOOK REVIEW: Paul is Dead: When The Beatles Lost McCartney By Paolo Baron and Ernesto Carbonetti 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Paul is Dead: When The Beatles Lost McCartney By Paolo Baron and Ernesto Carbonetti

June 15, 2020 Michael Barron

If one is interested in finding out more about the Paul is Dead (P.I.D.) conspiracy theory Paul is Dead: When The Beatles Lost McCartney is not the best place to start looking. Paul is Dead […]

EMMA HORAN releases new single ‘Feeling’ - Listen Now
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EMMA HORAN releases new single ‘Feeling’ – Listen Now

June 15, 2020 XS Noize

NI artist, Emma Horan is pleased to announce the release of her new single, ‘Feeling’. The single is the first in a series of new releases in 2020 and will showcase a new direction for […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth - To Love Is To Live
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ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – To Love Is To Live

June 15, 2020 Lori Gava

Accomplished French singer/songwriter Camille Berthomier, better known as Jehnny Beth, has been the frontwoman for the English band Savages since their formation in 2011 and one half of the Lo-Fi duo John and Jehn. On […]

NINA TRIBUS shares new single ‘Puff Puff’ - Listen Now
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NINA TRIBUS shares new single ‘Puff Puff’ – Listen Now

June 12, 2020 XS Noize

Making an entrance onto the London scene as if straight out of opulent baroque art, Nina Tribus definitely makes big vocals cool again. With her striking image, clearly a decadent diva from the Palace of […]

DAVID GILMOUR announces new single 'Yes I Have Ghosts' his first new music in five years
New Music

DAVID GILMOUR announces new single ‘Yes I Have Ghosts’ his first new music in five years

June 12, 2020 XS Noize

Bestselling author Polly Samson and Pink Floyd guitarist and vocalist, David Gilmour, have collaborated for the release of Samson’s forthcoming audiobook, ‘A Theatre for Dreamers’ (published by W.F. Howes on 25 June 2020). The ground-breaking […]

JEHNNY BETH shares short film 'We Will Sin Together' from debut Solo LP
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JEHNNY BETH shares short film ‘We Will Sin Together’ from debut Solo LP

June 12, 2020 XS Noize

Today, songwriter, singer, and author Jehnny Beth releases her debut solo album, a sonic tour de force entitled To Love Is To Live. The record was recorded in Los Angeles, London, and Paris, and features […]

THE CLOCKWORKS release their exhilarating latest single ‘The Future Is Not What It Was’ - Listen Now
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THE CLOCKWORKS release their exhilarating latest single ‘The Future Is Not What It Was’ – Listen Now

June 12, 2020 XS Noize

Today (12 June), THE CLOCKWORKS release their exhilarating latest single: ‘The Future Is Not What It Was’. Blending, visceral tight-knit rhythms akin to The Smiths or Idlewild and matching them with the foreboding intensity of […]

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