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          News

          Chet Faker Announces New Album ‘A Love For Strangers’ — Out 13th February 2026

          October 24, 2025

          Today, critically acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker officially kicks off the exciting next chapter of his storied career with the announce of his new album A Love For Strangers, slated for release on February 13th 2026 on […]

          Cast
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          Cast Unveil New Single ‘Calling Out Your Name’ Ahead of Headline Tour

          October 24, 2025

          Cast have enjoyed the summer of a lifetime, creating unforgettable memories for the band and fans alike as they won over stadiums in the UK, Ireland and North America as guests to Oasis. That life-affirming […]

          CHALK
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          CHALK Announce Headline Show at The Limelight, Belfast — May 16th 2026

          October 24, 2025

          Spearheaded by award-winning musicians and filmmakers Ross Cullen and Benedict Goddard, Chalk have seen a meteoric rise throughout 2025 — from a sold-out UK and European headline tour in the spring to acclaimed debut festival […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice

          October 16, 2025

          “It’s a shit business”, proclaimed Les McQueen of Crème Brulee fame about the music industry. It is certainly a brutal business, as many have discovered. A fair chunk of the issue is the volume of […]

          dust - Sky is Falling
          Album Reviews

          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; […]

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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium

          October 21, 2025

          Many artists proudly boast of having special guests on their tours, but few can introduce one with the grace and humility of Graham Nash. Best known for his pivotal roles in The Hollies and Crosby, […]

          Idlewild
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          LIVE REVIEW: Idlewild at KOKO: Thirty Years On, Still Fierce, Poetic, and Brilliantly Alive

          October 20, 2025

          Just three years ago, Idlewild celebrated the 20th anniversary of their most successful album, The Remote Part. Hearing that LP performed in full brought a wave of halcyon nostalgia to fans who have followed the […]

        • Round Up

          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
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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
          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 […]

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        • :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

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        • white lies
          Podcast

          White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of “Night Light” | XS Noize Podcast #253

          October 21, 2025

          In this episode, #253 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album Night Light. This bold, live-driven reinvention captures […]

          The Slow Readers Club
          Podcast

          The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie: Celebrating “A Decade of Cavalcade” | XS Noize Podcast #252

          October 18, 2025

          In this episode, #252 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Aaron Starkie from The Slow Readers Club to celebrate A Decade of Cavalcade — marking ten years since the Manchester band’s […]

          Miles Kane | XS Noize Podcast #251
          Podcast

          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 […]

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DJANGO DJANGO release video for new single 'Free From Gravity'
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DJANGO DJANGO release video for new single ‘Free From Gravity’

January 22, 2021 XS Noize

As we get closer to the release of DJANGO DJANGO’s highly anticipated fourth album, ‘Glowing in the Dark’ (12 Feb), the band release “Free From Gravity”, the third single in the album campaign. Following on […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dublin alternative rock four-piece MYTH unveil haunting video for 'Oh, La' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dublin alternative rock four-piece MYTH unveil haunting video for ‘Oh, La’ – Watch Now!

January 22, 2021 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is very excited to premiere the video for ‘Oh, La’ from Dublin’s alternative rock four-piece MYTH.  Drummer Tiarnán explains: The theme of ‘Oh, La’ is about living with anxiety and depression and […]

THE ANCHORESS shares video for new single 'The Art of Losing' 1
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THE ANCHORESS shares video for new single ‘The Art of Losing’

January 22, 2021 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her second album on March 12th, The Anchoress has announced her new single, the title track from ‘The Art of Losing’ out Jan 22nd, following its premiere by Steve Lamacq […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Daniel Docherty Unveils animated new video for 'Only Time Can Help Us'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Daniel Docherty Unveils animated new video for ‘Only Time Can Help Us’

January 22, 2021 XS Noize

‘Only Time Can Help Us’ is the final track from Scottish musician Daniel Docherty’s upcoming EP of the same name, delivering a moment of much-needed tranquillity. The cool animated video is meticulously drawn by award-winning […]

Irish singer/songwriter ANNABELLE releases new single ‘Give Me Love’ - Listen Now! 2
New Music

Irish singer/songwriter ANNABELLE releases new single ‘Give Me Love’ – Listen Now!

January 22, 2021 XS Noize

Irish singer/songwriter Annabelle is pleased to announce the release of her new pop single ‘Give Me Love’ today. The catchy pop track is the first in a series of singles to be released from her […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Aye! (Pronounced 'I') - Impossible to Possible
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Aye! (Pronounced ‘I’) – Impossible to Possible

January 22, 2021 XS Noize

Japanese born artist and now London resident, Aye! (Pronounced ‘I’) releases a brilliant new single – Impossible to Possible. Her mesmerising voice has an otherworldly quality which has only added to her mystique. Add to […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Edinburgh-Based Indie Risers DED RABBIT Explore Dynamic Between Rich & Poor on New Single ‘All Fired Up’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Edinburgh-Based Indie Risers DED RABBIT Explore Dynamic Between Rich & Poor on New Single ‘All Fired Up’

January 22, 2021 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of their double single ‘Gotta Get Outta This Place/Blues Away’, Edinburgh-based indie rock outfit Ded Rabbit are back with another raucous, rip-roaring single ‘All Fired Up’. Having recently signed to the […]

Alt-Folk songwriter JOSHUA BURNSIDE shares ‘The Only Thing I Fear’ (uladh Remix)
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Alt-Folk songwriter JOSHUA BURNSIDE shares ‘The Only Thing I Fear’ (uladh Remix)

January 22, 2021 XS Noize

Folk songwriter Joshua Burnside starts of 2021 with a fresh face on a fan favourite track ‘The Only Thing I Fear’. Enlisting the talents of ambient producer uladh. (aka Alt-country singer Joel Harkin), The Only […]

JUNODREAM share video for new single ‘Eden Burns’ - Watch Now! 2
Gigs

JUNODREAM share video for new single ‘Eden Burns’ – Watch Now!

January 21, 2021 XS Noize

Over the course of three independently released EPs, junodream have earned airplay at Radio 1 and Radio X (John Kennedy, Felix White, Maz Tappuni) plus a BBC Introducing Hot List for their previous single ‘easy […]

INTERVIEW: Eddie Cohn – Two Cats and a Pool
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Eddie Cohn – Two Cats and a Pool

January 21, 2021 Randall Radic

Based in Los Angeles, Eddie Cohn does it all: music, podcasts, production, and DJing, as well as playing a smorgasbord of instruments. But mostly, through it all, he focuses on human connection. The world’s status […]

LOW ISLAND announce debut album 'If You Could Have It All Again' - out 16th April
New Music

LOW ISLAND announce debut album ‘If You Could Have It All Again’ – out 16th April

January 21, 2021 XS Noize

Oxford quartet LOW ISLAND have released a new single ‘Feel Young Again’ and with it announce their highly anticipated debut album ‘If You Could Have It All Again’ for 16th April. ‘Feel Young Again’ is […]

PET SHOP BOYS announce the release on DVD and 2-CD of their Discovery: Live in Rio 1994 concert 1
New Music

PET SHOP BOYS announce the release on DVD and 2-CD of their Discovery: Live in Rio 1994 concert

January 21, 2021 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys announce the release on DVD and 2-CD of their Discovery: Live in Rio 1994 concert, recorded towards the end of their 1994 tour of Singapore, Australia and Latin America. Release date is […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: PINHDAR - Parallel
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: PINHDAR – Parallel

January 21, 2021 XS Noize

Since exploding onto the music scene in 2019 with their self-titled debut, ‘PINHDAR’ have further refined their brand of Psychedelic Dark Pop on this latest album. The duo have made a name for themselves on […]

MIDDLE KIDS announce new album 'Today We're The Greatest' - Watch video for new single 'Questions' 1
New Music

MIDDLE KIDS announce new album ‘Today We’re The Greatest’ – Watch video for new single ‘Questions’

January 21, 2021 XS Noize

The Sydney-based three-piece Middle Kids, formed of lead singer and songwriter Hannah Joy, multi-instrumentalist Tim Fitz and drummer, Harry Day, announce the release of their second album, Today We’re The Greatest, out on March 19th […]

WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS announce Dublin 2021 show
Gigs

WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS announce Dublin 2021 show

January 21, 2021 XS Noize

We Were Promised Jetpacks will perform live at Whelans, 4th December 2021. We Were Promised Jetpacks formed in Scotland in 2013. With four albums under their belt, The More I Sleep The Less I Dream […]

FRANK TURNER joins four-piece, LOTTERY WINNERS for new track 'Start Again' - Watch Video
New Music

FRANK TURNER joins four-piece, LOTTERY WINNERS for new track ‘Start Again’ – Watch Video

January 21, 2021 XS Noize

January is a time for looking forward as the bleakest year in living memory fades and now, soaring over the mound of broken resolutions, comes hope! Lottery Winners join with the punk-folk hero, Frank Turner […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Josh Thorpe - Down to the Ground
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TRACK PREMIERE: Josh Thorpe – Down to the Ground

January 21, 2021 XS Noize

Josh Thorpe is a Torontonian now based in Glasgow. He will release single ‘Down to the Ground’ on 22nd Jan followed by the album ‘Love & Weather’ on 5th February. XS Noize is pleased to […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Lee Moses - How Much Longer Must I Wait? : Singles & Rarities 1965 - 1972
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Lee Moses – How Much Longer Must I Wait? : Singles & Rarities 1965 – 1972

January 20, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. If you don’t know who Lee Moses […]

ARCHITECTS share video for brand new single 'Dead Butterflies' - Watch Now! 1
New Music

ARCHITECTS share video for brand new single ‘Dead Butterflies’ – Watch Now!

January 20, 2021 XS Noize

Today, ARCHITECTS are thrilled to share ‘Dead Butterflies’ – the third single to be taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album ‘For Those That Wish To Exist’. Accompanying ‘Dead Butterflies’ is a breathtaking music video, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Farmer Dave & The Wizards Of The West - Cave Walls
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Farmer Dave & The Wizards Of The West – Cave Walls

January 20, 2021 XS Noize

On 22 January 2021 Farmer Dave Scher releases the debut album with his new band ‘Farmer Dave & The Wizards of The West’. The eponymously titled album is Farmer Dave’s first LP for 10 years. […]

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