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          HAPPY MONDAYS Celebrate 40 Years with New Singles Compilation ‘The Factory Singles’ – Out December 5

          October 15, 2025

          London Records are to mark 40 years of the Happy Mondays with a series of special releases, beginning with the new compilation ‘The Factory Singles’, available November 28th on double CD, double LP & cassette. […]

          Courtney Barnett
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          Courtney Barnett Returns with New Single and Video “Stay in Your Lane”

          October 15, 2025

          Today, GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett makes an exciting return with her brand new single, “Stay In Your Lane.” The song kicks off her next musical chapter and is the first new material since the […]

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          Culture Wars Swing Back Hard with Anthemic New Single “Bittersweet”

          October 15, 2025

          Emotion-fueled rock collective Culture Wars return with their new single “Bittersweet,” an arena-ready, shout-from-the-rooftops anthem that showcases frontman Alex Dugan’s dynamic vocal range and the band’s ability to blend soaring hooks with raw angst. The […]

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          dust - Sky is Falling
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dust – Sky Is Falling

          October 15, 2025

          Dust’s Sky Is Falling doesn’t so much make a statement as just show up and grab your attention. The Australian 5-piece follow up on their 2023 debut with an album that isn’t polished or overworked; […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

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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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          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
          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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        • Hans Zimmer
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          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          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

          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 […]

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        • Miles Kane | XS Noize Podcast #251
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          Miles Kane on new album ‘Sunlight in the Shadows’ & Working with Dan Auerbach | XS Noize Podcast #251

          October 15, 2025

          In this episode, #251 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Kane to discuss his electrifying new album Sunlight in the Shadows — a swaggering, soulful, and deeply personal record marking […]

          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

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

          October 7, 2025

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WELSHY releases new single ‘Haiti’ - Listen Now
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WELSHY releases new single ‘Haiti’ – Listen Now

October 9, 2020 XS Noize

Welshy (real name Ross Walsh) has emerged as Ireland’s hottest young producer, independently achieving over 41 million streams and earning recognition from superstar names BTS, Kygo and The Chainsmokers. Now signed to Insanity Records, Welshy […]

Indie-psych duo HI FRISCO return with bouncing new single 'Quiet Lights'
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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Hi Frisco discuss debut album ‘Goodbye, Blue Monday’

October 9, 2020 XS Noize

Hi, Frisco release their eagerly-awaited debut album ‘Goodbye, Blue Monday’ today. With the title lifted from a passage in a Kurt Vonnegut book and one of a selection of slogans drawn on the side of […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Anna Krantz - Blessed Are The Free 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: Anna Krantz – Blessed Are The Free

October 9, 2020 XS Noize

‘Blessed Are The Free’ is the second song in Krantz’s “New moon new tune” series of releases. Co-written with Jessica Sharman (co-writer of Ward Thomas’s #1 song, Cartwheels) “Blessed Are The free” is an uplifting […]

DEFTONES announce headline Dublin show at 3Arena on 6th June 2021 with special guests GOJIRA 1
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DEFTONES announce headline Dublin show at 3Arena on 6th June 2021 with special guests GOJIRA

October 9, 2020 XS Noize

GRAMMY Award-winning, internationally lauded band Deftones have announced a Dublin show at 3Arena on 6th June 2021. Very special guests are Gojira. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday 14th October at 9 am. Deftones’ feverishly […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY announces Mixcloud global live stream event on November 14th
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RÓISÍN MURPHY announces Mixcloud global live stream event on November 14th

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

With her much anticipated fifth album “Roisin Machine” now out in the world and racking up the critical plaudits, the incomparable Roisin Murphy now heats things up even more by announcing a special live streaming […]

WIN: A copy of MANSUN ‘Closed For Business’ 25th anniversary deluxe box set 2
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WIN: A copy of MANSUN ‘Closed For Business’ 25th anniversary deluxe box set

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

To mark the 25th anniversary of the band, Mansun has announced details of a comprehensive 25 disc deluxe box set which collects together everything they ever recorded. Released on Friday 27th November 2020 on KScope, […]

Bon Scott's FRATERNITY announce Seasons Of Change – The Complete Recordings 1970-1974 - Out January
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Bon Scott’s FRATERNITY announce Seasons Of Change – The Complete Recordings 1970-1974 – Out January

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

Founded in Australia, rock band FRATERNITY will forever be associated with their lead singer, Bon Scott, who would later join AC/DC and enjoy worldwide fame. However, Scott’s tenure with Fraternity has been poorly documented on […]

THE STRUTS share new single ‘I Hate How Much I Want You' featuring Phil Collen and Joe Elliott of Def Leppard
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THE STRUTS share new single ‘I Hate How Much I Want You’ featuring Phil Collen and Joe Elliott of Def Leppard

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

The Struts have shared their scorching new single ‘I Hate How Much I Want You,’ an explosive collaboration with Def Leppard’s Phil Collen and Joe Elliott. The stadium-sized anthem is the latest single from The […]

Motörhead announce new 'Motörcast' podcast mini-series 2
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Motörhead announce new ‘Motörcast’ podcast mini-series

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Rock N’Roll renegades Motörhead continue the 40th anniversary celebrations of the dirtiest, meanest, toughest album of them all, Ace Of Spades, with a new podcast mini-series called Motörcast, telling stories from the recording studio, on […]

FLEET FOXES release video for 'Can I Believe You' - Watch Now
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FLEET FOXES release video for ‘Can I Believe You’ – Watch Now

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Last month, on the Autumnal Equinox, Fleet Foxes surprised fans with the digital release of their fourth studio album Shore. Today, Fleet Foxes shared the video for “Can I Believe You” off of the album. […]

The Vaccines' keyboardist T TRUEMAN releases new single and EP 'Born To Be Right'
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The Vaccines’ keyboardist T TRUEMAN releases new single and EP ‘Born To Be Right’

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

T Truman today releases his debut EP ‘Born To Be Right’, along with a groovy video for EP title track “Born To Be Right”. Co-directed by T Truman and frequent aesthetic collaborator Timothy Heinrich, the […]

THE STIR FRY POP STAR announces new album 'Groovebox Messiah Sessions'
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THE STIR FRY POP STAR announces new album ‘Groovebox Messiah Sessions’

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

The Stir Fry Pop Star’s forthcoming album ‘Groovebox Messiah Sessions’ was written on a cheap second- hand Roland MC303 keyboard. Wilson stated the reason for choosing such an instrument, was to go back to basics […]

VIDEO PREMIERE:  Nervous Twitch - Keeping Faith in Something
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Nervous Twitch – Keeping Faith in Something

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Leeds three-piece Nervous Twitch are giving the first taste of their fourth album with the release of single ‘Keeping Faith In Something’ / ‘Something To Look Forward To’ digitally via Reckless Yes on 9 October […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: EJ Worland - Over The Pond
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: EJ Worland – Over The Pond

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for “Over The Pond” by Australian R&B artist EJ Worland. EJ Worland talks about the song: “Over The Pond” was written in my good mate’s […]

AC/DC return with highly anticipated new album ‘POWER UP' - Hear lead track 'Shot In The Dark' 1
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AC/DC return with highly anticipated new album ‘POWER UP’ – Hear lead track ‘Shot In The Dark’

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

AC/DC will release their seventeenth full-length album POWER UP on November 13, 2020. This marks the legendary band’s first new music since 2014. To set the stage, they just unleashed a new single entitled Shot […]

FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single ‘Born In A War’
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FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single ‘Born In A War’

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their sixth album As Long As You Are this Friday, Future Islands have shared a new single ‘Born In A War’. To accompany the song is a stunning animated video […]

TRAVIS release Fran Healy-directed video for new track 'All Fall Down'
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TRAVIS Release New Track ‘Waving At The Window’ – Listen Now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their album 10 Songs this Friday, Scottish legends, Travis, have today released a romantically reminiscent new track titled “Waving At The Window”. Co-produced by both Fran and Robin Baynton (Coldplay, […]

5 Underrated Albums From Rock Legends Worth Revisiting in 2020 1
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5 Underrated Albums From Rock Legends Worth Revisiting in 2020

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

The album is dead, some claim. Long live the Spotify playlist, others might say. And yet, while the way we listen to music might have changed in recent years, it’s perhaps too premature to cite […]

THE WHO announces a new version of last year’s album ‘WHO’ - Hear updated version of 'Beads On One String'
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THE WHO announces a new version of last year’s album ‘WHO’ – Hear updated version of ‘Beads On One String’

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

On 30th October The Who are to release a new version of last year’s album ‘WHO’ featuring an updated version of Beads On One String newly remixed by Pete Townshend and acoustic tracks from the […]

FRANK TURNER + JON SNODGRASS Announce 'Buddies II: Still Buddies' - Listen to single now 1
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FRANK TURNER + JON SNODGRASS Announce ‘Buddies II: Still Buddies’ – Listen to single now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Xtra Mile Recordings and songwriters Frank Turner & Jon Snodgrass are pleased to present: Buddies II: Still Buddies – for release on Friday 13th November 2020. Ten years ago, the two acclaimed musicians hung out, […]

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