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          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

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          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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
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          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
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          ‘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

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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
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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 […]

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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
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          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 […]

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          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, […]

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          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

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          Andrea Bocelli
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          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
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          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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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          Asha Maclean
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          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

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          DURAN DURAN
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

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        • BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

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Month: July 2020

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dolls - Eggshells
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Dolls – Eggshells

July 7, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video of ‘Eggshells’ by Dolls from their second EP ‘Eggshells’. Dolls are a 2-piece, comprising Jade (guitar and vocals) and Bel (drums and vocals). The EP was […]

DMA'S release 'Criminals' from their forthcoming album THE GLOW - Listen Now
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DMA’S release ‘Criminals’ from their forthcoming album THE GLOW – Listen Now

July 7, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S have released new track CRIMINALS, taken from their forthcoming album THE GLOW, released on 10 July. CRIMINALS was written during the last few days of the album recording sessions and is perhaps the most […]

Irish Indie-Pop artist ROWLETTE shares new single 'Letters' - Listen Now
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Irish Indie-Pop artist ROWLETTE shares new single ‘Letters’ – Listen Now

July 6, 2020 XS Noize

‘Letters’ is Rowlette’s first release of 2020, an intimate, Indie-Pop ballad, describing a tale of lost friendship. Rowlette is an Indie-Pop artist, hailing from Co. Mayo, Ireland. As a solo performer with an acoustic guitar, […]

Dublin duo SKANGER share video for debut single 'Condolences' - Watch Now
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Dublin duo SKANGER share video for debut single ‘Condolences’ – Watch Now

July 6, 2020 XS Noize

Skanger, a duo from Dublin, Ireland, consists of Mark Healy and Colin Morris. Condolences is their debut release, which has been playlisted in 16 different countries since April 2020, prior to its release on June […]

BOOK REVIEW: Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell

July 6, 2020 Michael Barron

Utopia Avenue is the ninth novel by David Mitchell but is his first attempt at delving into the labyrinth of the late 1960’s music scene. From the opening line Mitchell festoons this novel with music […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Burning Condors - Live at Cowshed
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ALBUM REVIEW: Burning Condors – Live at Cowshed

July 6, 2020 Michael Barron

When East London four-piece Lahayna split up in 2009 three quarters of Lahayna (Matthew Edun (guitar & backing vocals), Chris Church (bass & backing vocals) and Rory Littlebury (drums & percussion) joined forces with Marcus […]

THE BLINDERS share new track 'Black Glass' - Listen Now
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THE BLINDERS share new track ‘Black Glass’ – Listen Now

July 3, 2020 XS Noize

The Blinders have shared their new track ‘Black Glass’, the latest and final track to be taken from their upcoming album Fantasies Of A Stay At Home Psychopath ahead of its release on July 17th […]

CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS releases new single 'Eyes Of A Child' - Listen Now
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CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS releases new single ‘Eyes Of A Child’ – Listen Now

July 3, 2020 XS Noize

Christine and the Queens today shares a brand new song ‘Eyes of a child’, created for the second season of the Amazon Originals series Hanna. ‘Eyes of a child’ is available to stream and download […]

THE LEVELLERS release new single 'Generation Fear' - Watch Video Now!
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THE LEVELLERS release new single ‘Generation Fear’ – Watch Video Now!

July 3, 2020 XS Noize

The Levellers have released the brand new single ‘Generation Fear’, taken from their upcoming studio album Peace, which will be released on the 14th August via On The Fiddle Recordings. Written during the album recording […]

JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD announces new album 'Even In Exile' - Out August 14th 1
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JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD announces new album ‘Even In Exile’ – Out August 14th

July 2, 2020 XS Noize

James Dean Bradfield Announces New Album ‘Even In Exile’ Out August 14th on MONTRAY (via The Orchard). An ultra-vivid eulogy to a brilliant life cut short, Even In Exile is a beautiful collection of songs […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Weller - On Sunset
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ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Weller – On Sunset

July 2, 2020 Lee Campbell

On his 15th studio album, On Sunset finds Paul Weller as a beacon of contentment and optimism with sprinklings of musical exploration throughout. The hazy ‘Mirror Ball’ is a brave and complex first track. It […]

SHIRLEY COLLINS shares new song 'Sweet Greens and Blues' - Listen Now
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SHIRLEY COLLINS shares new song ‘Sweet Greens and Blues’ – Listen Now

July 2, 2020 XS Noize

Shirley Collins will release her second album for Domino on July 24th. Entitled Heart’s Ease, it is an enthralling new LP from a woman who is widely acknowledged as England’s greatest female folk singer. Today, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Jody & the Jerms - Deeper / I Knew A Boy
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jody & the Jerms – Deeper / I Knew A Boy

July 2, 2020 XS Noize

Oxford’s Jody and the Jerms return with not just one but two fiendishly catchy new tracks ahead of their much-anticipated debut album. With added support from Spanish radio giant RTVE and BBC Introducing, ‘Deeper’ and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Aphrah - Are You There
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TRACK PREMIERE: Aphrah – Are You There

July 2, 2020 XS Noize

Fast building a reputation as one of the most exciting new voices in the electronic and pop space, Kent-based songwriter Aphrah is a songwriting tour de force with a stellar collection of releases lined up […]

Leeds indie quartet MARSICANS share acoustic video for new single 'These Days'
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Leeds indie quartet MARSICANS share acoustic video for new single ‘These Days’

July 1, 2020 XS Noize

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

DENNIS LLOYD shares 'Alien (Live at Mitzpe Ramon)' - Watch the live video Now!
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DENNIS LLOYD shares ‘Alien (Live at Mitzpe Ramon)’ – Watch the live video Now!

July 1, 2020 XS Noize

Multi-platinum international artist Dennis Lloyd releases the stunning live video for his new single, “Alien” today. Watch “Alien (Live at Mitzpe Ramon)”. The video was shot in the Negev desert in Mitzpe Ramon, Israel. Lloyd […]

Toronto’s PUP release live album for one day only 2
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Toronto’s PUP release live album for one day only

July 1, 2020 XS Noize

Toronto’s PUP released the massive Morbid Stuff last year to critical acclaim, earning countless year-end nods, their late-night debut on Late Night With Seth Meyers, and–as of this week–the JUNO award for Alternative Album of […]

SPENCER. shares introspective late night jam 'Maybe' - Listen Now
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SPENCER. shares introspective late night jam ‘Maybe’ – Listen Now

July 1, 2020 XS Noize

Today, New York artist Spencer. shares his latest single ‘Maybe’. A manifesto on the trials of growing up, the song is paired with a video that sees his soul taking a trip directed by Sabrina […]

Australian multi-instrumentalist four-piece MILDLIFE share video for new single ‘Rare Air’ - Watch Now
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Australian multi-instrumentalist four-piece MILDLIFE share video for new single ‘Rare Air’ – Watch Now

July 1, 2020 XS Noize

Australian multi-instrumentalist four-piece Mildlife reveals the video for ‘Rare Air’, the first single to be taken from their forthcoming second album Automatic, due for release 18 September via Heavenly Recordings. The video for ‘Rare Air’ was filmed […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Windows - Send It / Up All Night 2
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TRACK PREMIERE: Windows – Send It / Up All Night

July 1, 2020 XS Noize

Windows had intended to release their debut album in spring of 2020 but in light of COVID-19 and the black lives matter movement, they decided to instead remotely write record, and self-released two singles, “Send […]

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