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          Oasis release ‘Bring It Down (Live From Edinburgh 9 August ’25)’

          August 22, 2025

          Ahead of beginning their sold-out run of shows in North America, Oasis release ‘Bring It On Down (Live from Edinburgh, 9 August ‘25).’ The track was recorded on Saturday 9th August at the second of […]

          Kings of Leon
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          Kings of Leon Drop New Single “We’re Onto Something” Featuring Zach Bryan

          August 22, 2025

          GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon have released new single, “We’re Onto Something” featuring Zach Bryan, via Love Tap Records, the band’s own imprint distributed by Virgin Records. Last weekend, Zach Bryan joined Kings of Leon on […]

          Suede
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          Suede Reveal 2026 UK Tour in Support of Antidepressants After Southbank Sell-Out

          August 22, 2025

          Suede have announced a UK tour for 2026 that will see the band take their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Antidepressants on the road for the first time. Access is available to an exclusive fan tour presale from Wednesday […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

          August 21, 2025

          It has taken five years for new Deftones music, the longest gap between studio albums for the Sacramento, California-based alternative metal icons, but now they return with the outstandingly atmospheric offering Private Music. However, things […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971

          August 21, 2025

          On the 18th of September 1971, The Who took to the stage at The Oval cricket ground in South London to headline ‘Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the People […]

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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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          Chase & Status
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          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland Credit: Iam Burn
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          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

          August 18, 2025

          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

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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, […]

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        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
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          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
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          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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        • Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

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

          August 20, 2025

          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 […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

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Month: October 2020

Actor & Musician DANIEL DONSKOY shares debut single ‘24’ - Listen Now!
New Music

Actor & Musician DANIEL DONSKOY shares debut single ‘24’ – Listen Now!

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Introducing a musician without borders: Daniel Donskoy. Starting in Moscow, Daniel’s career has taken him all over the world, from Germany to North America, the Middle East to London and shows no signs of stopping. […]

SONNY shares new single ‘Place I Love’ - Listen Now!
New Music

SONNY shares new single ‘Place I Love’ – Listen Now!

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Stirring timeless influences with modern pop sensibilities, 21-year-old Sonny offers something a little different in the current landscape. It’s a sound that has seen him reach 20 million streams at Spotify within just a handful […]

PARIS JACKSON makes her solo debut with 'Let Down' - Watch Video 1
New Music

PARIS JACKSON makes her solo debut with ‘Let Down’ – Watch Video

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Today, 22-year-old singer, songwriter, actress, model and activist Paris Jackson makes her solo debut with a song and music video entitled “Let Down.” This notably marks her inaugural solo release for Republic Records. It also […]

FRANK TURNER & JON SNODGRASS release video for new single 'The Fleas' - Watch Now!
New Music

FRANK TURNER & JON SNODGRASS release video for new single ‘The Fleas’ – Watch Now!

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

“There is nothing wrong with the planet, the planet is fine… the people are f***ed”… So said the late US comedian George Carlin in one of his final and most famous sketches. As the apocalypse […]

BOOK REVIEW: Hip Hop Family Tree Book 1: 1970s -1981 by Ed Piskor
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Hip Hop Family Tree Book 1: 1970s -1981 by Ed Piskor

October 30, 2020 Michael Barron

This New York Times best-selling series (completed in 2013) won the hearts and minds of American graphic novel critics. When NPR listed “Hip Hop Family Tree” in their 100 favourite graphic novels (of all genres) […]

The Boxer Rebellion’s Nathan Nicholson & Adam Harrison link up with filmmaker Ben Lankester to become BIG IDEAS & announce debut EP
New Music

The Boxer Rebellion’s Nathan Nicholson & Adam Harrison link up with filmmaker Ben Lankester to become BIG IDEAS & announce debut EP

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Following years of critical and global, recording and touring success as members of The Boxer Rebellion, Tennessee-born Nathan Nicholson and London’s Adam Harrison have teamed up with London-based writer, director and photographer Ben Lankester to […]

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares video for new single 'Crying at the Discotheque'
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares video for new single ‘Crying at the Discotheque’

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared the video for her recent single Crying at the Discotheque, which was filmed in empty venues across London to raise awareness of #WeMakeEvents and the lack of support for the live […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Anzac Park - Ice
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Anzac Park – Ice

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Anzac Park is an 18-year-old LGBT alternative pop artist with roots in New Zealand, Central Europe and Britain. Influenced by artists such as Lorde, Grimes and Fka Twigs, Park is fascinated by the phenomenon of […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Rupert Stroud - Normal People
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TRACK PREMIERE: Rupert Stroud – Normal People

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Following rave press and radio support for last year’s Along The Low album and fresh from inking a distribution deal with 3Tone Records, Yorkshire singer-songwriter Rupert Stroud is back today with a slow-burning new track. […]

CROWDED HOUSE reunites for first European tour in more than ten years
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CROWDED HOUSE release video for new single ‘Whatever You Want’ starring Mac DeMarco

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Crowded House debuts their first new music in more than ten years with the single ‘Whatever You Want’. The video for ‘Whatever You Want’ stars indie artist Mac DeMarco making his acting debut. Crowded House […]

DANIEL LANOIS announces new album 'Heavy Sun' - Hear new track '(Under The) Heavy Sun' 1
New Music

DANIEL LANOIS announces new album ‘Heavy Sun’ – Hear new track ‘(Under The) Heavy Sun’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Today, acclaimed songwriter and producer Daniel Lanois has announced a new album for April 2021, Heavy Sun. He has also shared the first single from the album, “(Under The) Heavy Sun”. Heavy Sun will be […]

The famous IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM Christmas show is given green light
Gigs

The famous IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM Christmas show is given green light

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

The famous Ian Prowse & Amsterdam Christmas show on Sat 12th Dec is now taking places at the Liverpool Philharmonic, Hope St, L1. If you’ve bought a ticket for the O2 Academy it can be […]

THE KILLS share unreleased cover of 'I Put A Spell On You' 2
New Music

THE KILLS share unreleased cover of ‘I Put A Spell On You’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Earlier this month The Kills revealed plans for an extraordinary career-spanning B-sides and rarities album titled Little Bastards out December 11th on Domino. Today, the band share the second track from the collection, just in […]

MYD releases new single 'Moving Men (ft. Mac DeMarco)' - Watch Video
New Music

MYD releases new single ‘Moving Men (ft. Mac DeMarco)’ – Watch Video

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Myd and Mac DeMarco are an unlikely pairing, coming from opposite sides of the world and opposite sides of the musical spectrum. But the two have long admired each other’s music & they eventually met […]

MOGWAI announce new album 'AS THE LOVE CONTINUES' - Hear first single 'DRY FANTASY' 2
New Music

MOGWAI announce new album ‘AS THE LOVE CONTINUES’ – Hear first single ‘DRY FANTASY’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Mogwai today announce the release of their tenth studio album As The Love Continues, due for release on 19 February 2021 (via Rock Action Records). The album was recorded earlier this year with producer Dave […]

ALBUM REVIEW: U2 - All That You Can’t Leave Behind (20th Anniversary Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: U2 – All That You Can’t Leave Behind (20th Anniversary Edition)

October 29, 2020 Lori Gava

On October 30th U2 will be reissuing All That You Can’t Leave Behind 20th Anniversary edition with two other deluxe and super deluxe offerings, each including a plethora of live tracks and other additional material. […]

PREMIERE: THE KING’S PARADE show their darker side with new music video for ‘BROTHER’
Video Premiere

PREMIERE: THE KING’S PARADE show their darker side with new music video for ‘BROTHER’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

London based alt-soul outfit, The King’s Parade just revealed the video for their latest single, ‘Brother’ today exclusively on XS Noize. Darker in tone than anything they have released before, the video focuses on a […]

SHIIINE ON WEEKENDER Announces 2021 Line-Up 1
Gigs

SHIIINE ON WEEKENDER Announces 2021 Line-Up

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Today, the SHIIINE ON WEEKENDER announces its phenomenal lineup for 2021. Staking its place as a stalwart of the UK’s Winter festival scene, the Shiiine On Weekender returns for its sixth instalment on the 12th, […]

MILES HUNT releases his new album ‘The Custodian 2’ on December 11th 1
New Music

MILES HUNT releases his new album ‘The Custodian 2’ on December 11th

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

In 2018 The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt released a thirty track album called ‘The Custodian’ featuring acoustic versions of thirty songs garnered from his four-decade-long career as a singer/songwriter. The album’s title was inspired by […]

WATCH the official trailer for ZAPPA, directed by Alex Winter 1
New Music

WATCH the official trailer for ZAPPA, directed by Alex Winter

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

With unfettered access to the Zappa family trust and all archival footage, ZAPPA explores the private life behind the mammoth musical career that never shied away from the political turbulence of its time. Alex Winter’s […]

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