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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

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BEABADOOBEE announces headline Belfast show on Wednesday September 29th 2021 2
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BEABADOOBEE announces headline Belfast show on Wednesday September 29th 2021

September 7, 2020 XS Noize

Indisputably one of the most exciting breakthrough artists of the past year, Beabadoobee today announces details of her headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on Wednesday 29th September 2021. Beabadoobee recently announced the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghosts of Our Former Selves - If That’s Love
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghosts of Our Former Selves – If That’s Love

September 7, 2020 XS Noize

The multi-talented and prolific London band Ghosts of Our Former Selves return this September with one of their most authentically soulful releases to date. The new single ‘If That’s Love’ showcases the band’s love for […]

TAYLOR SWIFT’s 'folklore' is the first album in four years to spend six consecutive weeks at #1
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TAYLOR SWIFT’s ‘folklore’ is the first album in four years to spend six consecutive weeks at #1

September 6, 2020 XS Noize

Standing out as the top-selling record of 2020 worldwide, Taylor Swift’s critically-acclaimed, 5-star album, folklore, has achieved “the longest consecutive run at #1 since 2016” with six straight weeks atop the Billboard 200. This success […]

MEMBRANES share video for new single 'Breath In / Breath Out' - Watch Now
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MEMBRANES share video for new single ‘Breath In / Breath Out’ – Watch Now

September 6, 2020 XS Noize

Membranes new single is a remoulding of one of the key tracks from their acclaimed ‘What Nature Gives/Nature Takes Away’ album. The song sees the band embrace their 26 piece choir in an epic and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Doves - The Universal Want
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ALBUM REVIEW: Doves – The Universal Want

September 6, 2020 Sandra Blemster

Manchester trio Doves return with their fifth studio album, The Universal Want, released on September 11, 2020. Comprising Jimi Goodwin (vocals, bass, guitar), Jez Williams (guitar, vocals), and Andy Williams (drums, vocals), with unofficial fourth […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Tricky – Fall To Pieces
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ALBUM REVIEW: Tricky – Fall To Pieces

September 6, 2020 Dan Volohov

Despite the name of the newest long play by Tricky, it seems that the maestro of trip-hop has united all the different aspects of his career. Whether these are references to his debut – Maxinquaye […]

Green Day's BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG Releases Amazon Original Cover of Wreckless Eric's "Whole Wide World"
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Green Day’s BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG Releases Amazon Original Cover of Wreckless Eric’s “Whole Wide World”

September 4, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Billie Joe Armstrong of five-time Grammy Award-winning rock band Green Day released an Amazon Original Cover of Wreckless Eric’s “Whole Wide World.” The track is available to stream and purchase only on Amazon Music. […]

GARETH DUNLOP releases brand new EP ‘Born Uncool’ on Friday 18th September
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GARETH DUNLOP shares ‘Train Driver’ from upcoming Born Uncool EP – Listen Now

September 4, 2020 XS Noize

Gareth Dunlop releases brand new EP ‘Born Uncool’ A collection of songs created during the lockdown. “I had intended to release my second album (ANIMAL) this spring, but Covid turned the world upside down so […]

Rising Dublin four-piece TV PEOPLE release new single & video 'Nothing More' - Watch Now
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Rising Dublin four-piece TV PEOPLE release new single & video ‘Nothing More’ – Watch Now

September 4, 2020 XS Noize

Today, rising Dublin quartet TV PEOPLE return with their third single of 2020, ‘Nothing More’ and its accompanying video directed by Robert Clarke. Mixed and recorded at Darklands Audio with Dan Doherty (Fontaines D.C., Vulpynes) […]

PALACE announce ‘SOMEDAY, SOMEWHERE EP’ out October 23rd
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PALACE announce ‘SOMEDAY, SOMEWHERE EP’ out October 23rd

September 4, 2020 XS Noize

After the release of their sublime sophomore album ‘Life After’ last summer followed by the sold-out UK, European and debut North American tours, London band Palace today announce the ‘Someday, Somewhere’ EP, out October 23rd […]

EXCLUSIVE album stream: Listen to Bearcraft’s electronically charged ‘Fabrefactions’ in full! 1
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EXCLUSIVE album stream: Listen to Bearcraft’s electronically charged ‘Fabrefactions’ in full!

September 3, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Bristol music collective Bearcraft release their new electronically charged LP, ‘Fabrefactions’, and XS Noize are pleased to premiere it in full. ‘Fabrefactions’ is Essex born musician/producer Dicky Moore aka Bearcraft’s lead protagonist’s second album […]

THE SMITHS
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THE SMITHS’ Drummer Mike Joyce Raffles ‘The Queen Is Dead’ Platinum Disc In Support Of Back on Track

September 3, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Mike Joyce is parting ways with his one of a kind Platinum Disc for The Smiths’ iconic ‘The Queen is Dead’ album to raise money for Back on Track – a local charity who […]

Dark-Pop pioneer KLEOPATRA releases new EP 'Machina'
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Dark-Pop pioneer KLEOPATRA releases new EP ‘Machina’

September 3, 2020 XS Noize

Transporting electronic dark-pop to new heights, KLEOPATRA’s debut EP ‘Machina’ is a slick compilation of distorted yet silky vocals and psychedelic melodies. KLEOPATRA intriguingly blurs the lines between humanity and the digital, and compellingly highlights […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Swedish dream-pop artist REBECKA REINHARD shares new video for ‘A PICK’ 3
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Swedish dream-pop artist REBECKA REINHARD shares new video for ‘A PICK’

September 3, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the release of her highly praised new EP ‘Whale’ released near the end of August, Swedish artist Rebecka Reinhard now returns to share the official video for one of the collection’s standout […]

Big Brother Recordings to release special formats to celebrate 25th Anniversary of OASIS' '(WHAT'S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?' 1
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Big Brother Recordings to release special formats to celebrate 25th Anniversary of OASIS’ ‘(WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?’

September 3, 2020 XS Noize

On October 2nd, 2020 Big Brother Recordings release limited edition album formats including a double silver coloured LP and picture disc on heavyweight vinyl with remastered audio to mark the 25th anniversary of (What’s The […]

THE ARTHUR BROTHERS share video for new single ‘Sun Gun’ - Watch Now
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THE ARTHUR BROTHERS share video for new single ‘Sun Gun’ – Watch Now

September 2, 2020 XS Noize

The Arthur Brothers; is a London based artistic alliance centred around brothers Matt and Danny Arthur and the producer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist J. C. Wright. With an eclectic batch of singles over the last two years, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Joshua Burnside - Into the Depths of Hell
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Joshua Burnside – Into the Depths of Hell

September 2, 2020 Sonja Sleator

Joshua Burnside’s latest release, Into the Depths of Hell, is one of those albums that when the tour gets announced, your friend will ask you which song you are most excited to see live and […]

THE STRUTS & ROBBIE WILLIAMS release their stunning new single 'Strange Days' - Listen Now 3
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THE STRUTS & ROBBIE WILLIAMS release their stunning new single ‘Strange Days’ – Listen Now

September 2, 2020 XS Noize

British glam rockers The Struts have released their stunning new single ‘Strange Days’ which features the incomparable pop legend, Robbie Williams. It received its world exclusive first play this afternoon on BBC Radio 2 and […]

WATCH CLARK release GENERATOR ROOM EP on 16th October 2020
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WATCH CLARK release GENERATOR ROOM EP on 16th October 2020

September 2, 2020 XS Noize

Seattle electronic musician Watch Clark releases the second of a trilogy of planned EPs for the years 2020-2021. Following the success of the previous EP ‘Backscatter Effect’, this newest release offers three songs about our […]

Maxïmo Park launch online channel MaxïmoTV
New Music

Maxïmo Park launch online channel MaxïmoTV

September 2, 2020 XS Noize

Festival season is always a highlight in any artist’s calendar. Yet, as the summer draws to a close and live music looks increasingly like it won’t be returning in 2020, Maxïmo Park are today launching […]

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