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          Richard Ashcroft Unveils New Single “Lovin’ You” – Title Track from Forthcoming Album

          August 28, 2025

          Richard Ashcroft has spent much of the summer inspiring huge sing-alongs to classics like ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ and ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ as a special guest on Oasis’s stadium tour. It inspired Louder’s review to […]

          Humanist
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          Humanist Release Deluxe Edition of “On The Edge of a Lost and Lonely World” with New Track “Everybody Needs” ft. Emily Breeze

          August 26, 2025

          Just over a year since the release of the acclaimed album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, today Humanist announce the release of an expanded deluxe edition of the LP – out today via Bella […]

          DOVES
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          DOVES reveal ‘Best of..’ track listing and announce new Sheffield and Manchester live shows

          August 26, 2025

          DOVES have revealed the name of the unreleased track set to appear on their upcoming collection of three-decade-spanning career highs, ‘So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves’, alongside the 18 other hit singles, album highlights and […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

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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: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

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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
        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
          Gigs

          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

          August 16, 2025

          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

          Lady Gaga
          Gigs

          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

          August 13, 2025

          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

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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
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          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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        • 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, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
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          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

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          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          The Subways
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          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

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Month: September 2020

GORILLAZ announce SONG MACHINE LIVE coming on 12th and 13th December
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GORILLAZ announce SONG MACHINE LIVE coming on 12th and 13th December

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

Coming on 12th and 13th December, SONG MACHINE LIVE sees Gorillaz first live performance since 2018 broadcast live around the world with three shows across three time zones through the magic of LIVENow. The biggest […]

SUNFLOWER BEAN shares 'Moment In The Sun' their first new song & video of 2020
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SUNFLOWER BEAN shares ‘Moment In The Sun’ their first new song & video of 2020

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

New York trio Sunflower Bean—Julia Cumming, Nick Kivlen, and Jacob Faber—released their sophomore album Twentytwo in Blue in 2018, which skyrocketed to the UK’s Top 40, and quickly followed it with 2019’s King of the […]

ELDERBROOK announces headline show for 2021
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ELDERBROOK announces headline show for 2021

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

Singular Artists proudly presents Elderbrook live at Whelan’s, 5th March 2021. Tickets available from Tickets.ie on sale tomorrow at 10 AM. A live phenomenon, classically-trained multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer/songwriter Elderbrook has a knack for creating […]

AERIAL EAST shares cover of Kate Bush’s 'Running Up That Hill' - Listen Now
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AERIAL EAST shares cover of Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ – Listen Now

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

Today, new Partisan Records signing AERIAL EAST has shared her gorgeously exposed cover of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill”. With equal parts reverie and intention, her version of the classic track showcases the unvarnished […]

EXCLUSIVE Stream: New EP 'Vol 3' Unveiled From Alt-Punk Four Piece LET MAN LOOSE
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EXCLUSIVE Stream: New EP ‘Vol 3’ Unveiled From Alt-Punk Four Piece LET MAN LOOSE

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

Having built a massive following in their hometown Hull and gained radio play from the likes of BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq and John Kennedy of Radio X, Let Man Loose are […]

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM unveil video for 'Stranded' - Watch Now 3
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EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM unveil video for ‘Stranded’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the recent release of their long-awaited and widely acclaimed debut album No Sound Ever Dies, Emperor of Ice Cream has unveiled a new video for their album track ‘Stranded’. The video is […]

JOHNNY LLOYD announces 'Cheap Medication' album this October - Hear 'Real Thing' Now 2
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JOHNNY LLOYD announces ‘Cheap Medication’ album this October – Hear ‘Real Thing’ Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

His second studio album in as many years, ‘Cheap Medication’ arrives as the follow-up to 2019 solo debut: ‘Next Episode Starts In 15 Seconds’ and is the next instalment of what Johnny hopes will become […]

WILL BUTLER shares video for new single 'Bethlehem' - Watch Now
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WILL BUTLER shares video for new single ‘Bethlehem’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

On ‘Bethlehem’, the third single from Will Butler’s imminent new solo album Generations, fevered energy arrives at the song’s onset and never relents, providing what might be the most cathartic three and a half minutes […]

EELS announce new album 'Earth to Dora' - Hear new single 'Are We Alright Again' 1
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EELS announce new album ‘Earth to Dora’ – Hear new single ‘Are We Alright Again’

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

EELS have announced details of the release of their highly anticipated new album ‘Earth to Dora’, due October 30th via E Works / [PIAS]. In celebration, the band have revealed a new single titled ‘Are […]

BEABADOOBEE shares video for 'Worth It' - Watch Now
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BEABADOOBEE shares video for ‘Worth It’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

BEABADOOBEE, one of the UK’s most exciting recent breakthrough artists, has shared the music video for her new single, WORTH IT, set in a fictional motel room and directed by long term collaborators bedroom. WORTH […]

TRAVIS release Fran Healy-directed video for new track 'All Fall Down'
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TRAVIS release Fran Healy-directed video for new track ‘All Fall Down’

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of their latest single “The Only Thing” featuring Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, Travis today unveil their newest track, “All Fall Down” alongside a beautiful lyric video, once again directed by frontman […]

ANDY BELL shares video for ‘I Was Alone’ - Watch Now
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ANDY BELL shares video for ‘I Was Alone’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

Andy Bell has shared a video for ‘I Was Alone’, a brand new song taken from the RIDE singer/guitarist’s debut solo album The View From Halfway Down.  Andy describes it as “a Spacemen 3-influenced song […]

EXCLUSIVE stream: Brazilian alt-rock musician & producer I AM NIGHT unveils debut EP ‘RETURNING’
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EXCLUSIVE stream: Brazilian alt-rock musician & producer I AM NIGHT unveils debut EP ‘RETURNING’

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

Introducing Baltimore-based Brazilian alternative rock singer, songwriter and producer I AM NIGHT – real name Natália Borges de Oliveira – with her captivating heavy-hitting debut EP RETURNING. Backed by lead singles ‘Break Me Down’ and […]

Local Industry call out for support through the launch of #WeMakeEventsNI as Northern Ireland events sector faces collapse 1
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Local Industry call out for support through the launch of #WeMakeEventsNI as Northern Ireland events sector faces collapse

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

The Northern Irish live events industry is calling on the UK Government to support its workers and halt the imminent collapse of the industry. The UK live events industry is world-renowned for its hard-working ethic […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Tired Kid - Make Time
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TRACK PREMIERE: Tired Kid – Make Time

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

Tired Kid is the moniker for Thomas Kelly, a musician/composer based in Toronto. Thomas tries to create music with a vintage warmth and psychedelic nature. Inspired by bands from all eras of time, he picks […]

FUTURE ISLANDS Announce new album, new single + live stream concert 1
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FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single ‘Moonlight’ – Watch Now

September 15, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Future Islands have shared ‘Moonlight’, the third new song from the forthcoming album As Long As You Are (out 9 October). The song is paired with a video directed by Will Mayer (BADBADNOTGOOD) and […]

EXCLUSIVE: Kind Habitat let loose alt-rock debut album - Listen Now
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EXCLUSIVE: Kind Habitat let loose alt-rock debut album – Listen Now

September 15, 2020 XS Noize

BBC Introducing and local Cambridge favourites, alt-rock maverick Kind Habitat has released his debut album ‘The Live at The Delusion’. A loving mash of Radiohead, Pixies and Father John Misty influences, the album is an […]

FLYNN shares video for new single 'B-Side' - Watch Now
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FLYNN shares video for new single ‘B-Side’ – Watch Now

September 15, 2020 XS Noize

Flynn’s recent tracks B-Side and ‘One Of Us’ have been the perfect introduction to the young Irish singer, igniting his solo career. With almost 300k streams in just a few weeks on new single ‘B-Side’, […]

BRADFORD break extended hiatus with first new album in 30 years - Hear new single 'Like Water'
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BRADFORD break extended hiatus with first new album in 30 years – Hear new single ‘Like Water’

September 15, 2020 XS Noize

Returning with their first original music in over three decades – BRADFORD – will release a brand new album in 2021: ‘Bright Hours’. Featuring founding members Ian H. (vocals) and Ewan Butler (guitar), the reunion […]

INTERVIEW: Alternative legend BABYBIRD discusses new album 'King of Nothing' 1
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INTERVIEW: Alternative legend BABYBIRD discusses new album ‘King of Nothing’

September 15, 2020 Victoria Pearson

The name BABYBIRD resulted from a walk with a good friend in the countryside near Sheffield. Stephen Jones was on the dole, producing 400 songs in his bedroom on a four-track recorder. No money, Jones […]

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