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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 […]

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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: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing

          August 25, 2025

          Four years after their Brit Award-winning Blue Weekend gave them their first UK No. 1, Wolf Alice return with The Clearing—an album that feels less like a follow-up and more like a hard-earned arrival. Rather […]

          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 […]

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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
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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

          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: 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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
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          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          All Points East has always prided itself on curating a forward-thinking electronic bill, and this year was no exception. Chase & Status set Victoria Park alight with their trademark mix of drum ’n’ bass and […]

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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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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

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        • 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

          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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PUBLIC ENEMY shares new animated video ft. Beastie Boys' Ad Rock & Mike D and Run DMC
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PUBLIC ENEMY shares new animated video ft. Beastie Boys’ Ad Rock & Mike D and Run DMC

November 11, 2020 XS Noize

Public Enemy, Beastie Boys’ Mike D and Ad-Rock along with Run-DMC get animated in the new video for “Public Enemy Number Won,” which also features archival concert posters, footage and more. It’s the latest single […]

AC/DC release new single 'REALIZE' - Listen Now!
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AC/DC release new single ‘REALIZE’ – Listen Now!

November 11, 2020 XS Noize

Today, AC/DC releases their new song “REALIZE” ahead of the release of their highly anticipated new album POWER UP this Friday. Recently the band set the stage with the single and video “Shot In The […]

EELS reveal new music video for ‘ARE WE ALRIGHT AGAIN’ starring Jon Hamm
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EELS reveal new music video for ‘ARE WE ALRIGHT AGAIN’ starring Jon Hamm

November 11, 2020 XS Noize

EELS’ highly anticipated new album ’Earth To Dora’ is out now via E Works/[PIAS]. In celebration of the release, the band have shared a new video for the feel-good hit of the feel-worst year, ‘Are […]

KATIE MELUA announces her first-ever worldwide Livestream concert
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KATIE MELUA announces her first-ever worldwide Livestream concert

November 11, 2020 XS Noize

Multi-platinum musician Katie Melua is delighted to announce a worldwide, ticketed global live stream concert in conjunction with Driift. Following phenomenal reviews for Album No.8, Katie’s eighth consecutive UK Top 10 album and BBC Radio […]

INTERVIEW: "To me, the music doesn't live and breathe until it has an audience" - A chat with Faithless' SISTER BLISS 2
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INTERVIEW: “To me, the music doesn’t live and breathe until it has an audience” – A chat with Faithless’ SISTER BLISS

November 11, 2020 Neal McClelland

Rollo & Sister Bliss from iconic dance band and production outfit Faithless have just released their superb comeback studio album All Blessed after being away for 10 years. XS Noize got a chance to catch […]

BOOK REVIEW: All Together Now - Hope Larson 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: All Together Now – Hope Larson

November 11, 2020 Michael Barron

Two years ago Hope Larson introduced us to 13-year-old Bina in All Summer Long who has a natural ear for music. Bina goes to her first gig, starts to take up the guitar and is […]

FONTAINES D.C. announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Custom House Square on Friday 13th August 2021 1
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FONTAINES D.C. announce interactive live show from O2 Academy Brixton

November 11, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Dublin’s Fontaines D.C. have announced an interactive live-streamed event, available exclusively on MelodyVR. Returning to the scene of their biggest sold-out London headline show to date, the virtual gig will take place on 23rd […]

PALE WAVES return with new single 'Change' - Watch video
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PALE WAVES return with new single ‘Change’ – Watch video

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

PALE WAVES have returned. Their new single CHANGE is out now, a nostalgic and super-catchy guitar track made up of stories of heartbreak, premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Track in The World, and accompanied […]

FOO FIGHTERS Announce 'Live From the Roxy' Streaming Concert on Saturday, November 14th 1
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FOO FIGHTERS Announce ‘Live From the Roxy’ Streaming Concert on Saturday, November 14th

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

Foo Fighters are taking literally no time to bask in the ecstatic reception to their November 7 Saturday Night Live debut performance of “Shame Shame,” the first taste of the 10th FF album, Medicine at Midnight, due […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS share cover of Warren Zevon's 'Accidentally Like a Martyr (Live)' 1
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THE WAR ON DRUGS share cover of Warren Zevon’s ‘Accidentally Like a Martyr (Live)’

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

On November 20th, The War On Drugs will release their new album, LIVE DRUGS, via bandleader Adam Granduciel’s Super High-Quality Records. Today, they announce The Super High-Quality Podcast and present the album’s second single, “Accidentally […]

JULIUS BLACK shares his second single 'Summer' - Listen Now!
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JULIUS BLACK shares his second single ‘Summer’ – Listen Now!

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

Julius Black’s ‘Mirrors’ made a huge impact for a self-released debut track. It picked up playlist support including Majestic Casual, Chilled Afternoon and Study Zone as it raced to 100,000 streams in just two months. […]

THE ANTLERS share video for new single 'It Is What It Is' - Watch Now!
New Music

THE ANTLERS share video for new single ‘It Is What It Is’ – Watch Now!

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

Today The Antlers have shared a video for their new single “It Is What It Is”. Directed by Derrick Belcham and Emily Terndrup, the video features the world-renowned contemporary dancers Bobbi-Jene Smith and Or Schraiber. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Rory & The Island - When The Lights Go Down (Valhalla)
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TRACK PREMIERE: Rory & The Island – When The Lights Go Down (Valhalla)

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter Rory & The Island introduces new single When The Lights Go Down (Valhalla). 2020 has been a rough year on a lot of us, but none more so than Rory Gallagher the artist […]

FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES to perform exclusive interactive live gig from O2 Academy Brixton
Gigs

FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES to perform exclusive interactive live gig from O2 Academy Brixton

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes will bring their ferocious live experience back to the O2 Academy Brixton in an exclusive virtual gig streamed on MelodyVR. The immersive show, dubbed ‘Brixton By Request’, will feature the […]

SMITH & BURROWS share video for 'Old TV Shows' - Watch Now!
New Music

SMITH & BURROWS share video for ‘Old TV Shows’ – Watch Now!

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

SMITH & BURROWS share video for Old TV Shows taken from the forthcoming album Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough and released through Play It Again Sam on 5th February 2021, Premiered on Jo […]

ATLANTIC SESSIONS 2020 virtual festival announced 1
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ATLANTIC SESSIONS 2020 virtual festival announced

November 9, 2020 XS Noize

This weekend Causeway Coast and Glens Council in association with Snow Water will be bringing the Atlantic Sessions Virtual Festival to your homes! Artists have been filmed in stunning locations across Portstewart and Portrush during […]

Wigan four-piece FLECHETTES release uplifting new track ‘Chasing Youth’ - Listen Now!
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Wigan four-piece FLECHETTES release uplifting new track ‘Chasing Youth’ – Listen Now!

November 9, 2020 XS Noize

Four-piece rock band Flechettes release their uplifting new offering ‘Chasing Youth’, providing blazing guitar riffs and catchy indie-style vocals, making for a seriously dynamic record. Each member contributes their own creative flair, adding to the […]

LIAM GALLAGHER announces exclusive live stream gig ‘Down By The River Thames’ on Saturday, December 5th
Gigs

LIAM GALLAGHER announces exclusive live stream gig ‘Down By The River Thames’ on Saturday, December 5th

November 9, 2020 XS Noize

British musical icon Liam Gallagher is set to make a biblical return to performing with the announcement of ‘Down By The River Thames’. The one-of-a-kind virtual event will be streamed globally on Saturday, December 5, […]

INTERVIEW: Irish singer-songwriter AMY MONTGOMERY talks about her life inspirations and her debut EP 1
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INTERVIEW: Irish singer-songwriter AMY MONTGOMERY talks about her life inspirations and her debut EP

November 6, 2020 Victoria Pearson

Irish singer-songwriter Amy Montgomery releases her debut EP, Intangible, on November 20th. Amy hails from County Antrim, Northern Ireland and the first thing you notice, apart from her outlandish bohemian looks, is her raw and […]

Belfast’s WYNONA BLEACH release video for new single 'Glimmer' - Watch Now!
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Belfast’s WYNONA BLEACH release video for new single ‘Glimmer’ – Watch Now!

November 6, 2020 XS Noize

Belfast’s own Wynona Bleach release single “GLIMMER” today, November 6th, the first track from their anticipated debut album Moonsoake. Under their former moniker, R51, they self-released critically acclaimed EP’s, “Pillow Talk” and “NO CHILL” – […]

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