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          October 6, 2025

          DOVES surprise fans and themselves by releasing a presumed lost track from their studio archive, bringing the soaring Spirit Of Your Friend out of the shadows of fan forum rumours and into the light. Added […]

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          JAMES Announce “Nothing But Love” – The Definitive Best Of and 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates

          October 6, 2025

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          Richard Ashcroft
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

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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
          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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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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
          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 […]

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          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: 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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        • 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

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          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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        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

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          Gary Numan
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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Soundhoose - Rejects
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Soundhoose – Rejects

March 11, 2021 Randall Radic

Los Angeles-based alt-rock outfit Soundhoose unveils the music video for “Rejects” from their upcoming album, Quarantine Psycho, slated for release on April 16. The brainchild of frontman Brandon Smith, aka Mr Bad Luck (vocals, keys, […]

METRONOMY announce 10th anniversary reissue of 'The English Riviera' with six unreleased bonus tracks - Listen to 'Picking Up For You' 2
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METRONOMY announce 10th anniversary reissue of ‘The English Riviera’ with six unreleased bonus tracks – Listen to ‘Picking Up For You’

March 11, 2021 XS Noize

Metronomy’s career-changing album The English Riviera is turning ten years old. To celebrate, the band are re-issuing their much-loved album with six previously unreleased bonus tracks available for fans to stream and buy on 30th […]

INTERVIEW with GARMARNA – “Pure, dark, Nordic folk”
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INTERVIEW with GARMARNA – “Pure, dark, Nordic folk”

March 11, 2021 Randall Radic

A few months ago, Swedish folk-rock outfit Garmarna released the music video for “Dagen Flyr,” translated ‘the day flies,’ a track from their latest LP, Förbundet, via Season of Mist. Förbundet comprises marvellous interpretations of […]

ASHLEY MCBRYDE announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast, 30th April 2022 1
Gigs

ASHLEY MCBRYDE announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast, 30th April 2022

March 11, 2021 XS Noize

Ashley McBryde is lauded by The New York Times as “an alluringly flexible singer, fluent in classic country, blues and Southern rock, with a voice that moves easily from tender to tough.” Her GRAMMY-nominated ‘Girl […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Royal Honey - Cut-n-Run
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TRACK PREMIERE: Royal Honey – Cut-n-Run

March 11, 2021 Randall Radic

Steel City rockers Royal Honey introduces a brand-new single, “Cut-n-Run,” a track lifted from their forthcoming EP via The Vault Records. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Royal Honey is made up of Bobby C (vocals), Davey […]

THE SCRIPT announce the release of ‘The Acoustic Sessions 2’ EP to be released on March 17th
New Music

THE SCRIPT announce the release of ‘The Acoustic Sessions 2’ EP to be released on March 17th

March 11, 2021 XS Noize

The Script follow their 2019 #1 album ‘Sunsets & Full Moons’ with the release of ‘The Acoustic Sessions 2’ EP on March 17th. It represents the second instalment of their fan favourite ‘Acoustic Sessions’ series […]

GRETTA RAY shares Duology 1: ‘Bigger Than Me / Readymade’ - Watch Video for 'Bigger Than Me'
New Music

GRETTA RAY shares Duology 1: ‘Bigger Than Me / Readymade’ – Watch Video for ‘Bigger Than Me’

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

Common wisdom was never going to suit Gretta Ray. Her first release of 2021 introduces an innovative concept in new music sharing: Duologies — two songs joined in theme but creatively distinct, issued as a […]

NEW PAGANS release video for new single ‘Harbour’ - Watch Now!
Gigs

NEW PAGANS release video for new single ‘Harbour’ – Watch Now!

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Belfast band New Pagans have released a brand new video for their latest single ‘Harbour’, taken from their upcoming debut album The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All, which will be out March […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: FLYNN MARKS previews his new EP with the sweeping new single ‘Waiting For Us’ 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: FLYNN MARKS previews his new EP with the sweeping new single ‘Waiting For Us’

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

Following on from the release of his highly-praised offering ‘Crown’ last year, emerging singer and songwriter Flynn Marks now returns with his beautifully sweeping new single ‘Waiting For Us’, lifted from his forthcoming new EP […]

THE ANCHORESS shares new track 'The Exchange' featuring James Dean Bradfield
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THE ANCHORESS shares new track ‘The Exchange’ featuring James Dean Bradfield

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her new album, The Art of Losing, The Anchoress unleashes a brand new duet with James Dean Bradfield of the Manic Street Preachers. ‘The Exchange’ is the fourth track to […]

How cryptocurrency has caught the attention of rappers
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How cryptocurrency has caught the attention of rappers

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

With the vast majority, if not the entirety of the world, having been forced to largely stay indoors over the last 12 months due to the ongoing pandemic, it is perhaps no surprise that the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Nordic Alt-Punk risers LAZY QUEEN share raucous new single 'Bid Geal'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Nordic Alt-Punk risers LAZY QUEEN share raucous new single ‘Bid Geal’

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

‘Nothing can kill me but myself’, a lyric that rebels against the fear-riddled, toxic times we currently live in. Following on from their recent single ‘Last Call’, the Nordic bubble punk outfit Lazy Queen returns […]

INTERVIEW: Thee Holy Brothers: Marvin Etzioni and Willie Aron
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Thee Holy Brothers: Marvin Etzioni and Willie Aron

March 10, 2021 Randall Radic

Los Angeles-based duo Thee Holy Brothers most recent single/music video is entitled “Lift You Up,” which is both unique and emotionally affecting, especially in light of today’s cultural transformation. Thee Holy Brothers comprise Marvin Etzioni […]

TOM GRENNAN announces interactive virtual live gig for Friday 5th February 1
Gigs

TOM GRENNAN announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast: 29th March 2022

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

The news follows Tom’s performance on The Graham Norton Show with Ella Henderson for their new single ‘Let’s Go Home Together’ which is currently climbing the UK and Irish charts. The track is a new […]

ENTER SHIKARI announce rescheduled ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’ tour
Gigs

ENTER SHIKARI announce rescheduled ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’ tour

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Enter Shikari announce the rescheduled UK and European May / June 2021 ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’ tour. The new dates will span December 2021 and February 2022. Alongside the rescheduled shows, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Late Aprils - Hurricane
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Late Aprils – Hurricane

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

The Late Aprils are a polished alt-rock band that officially jumped onto the scene last year. Made up of four guys from Hertfordshire, The Late Aprils are building a solid signature sound that’s cemented in […]

FLAWES announce their largest headline show to date at London’s OMEARA on October 2nd
Gigs

FLAWES announce their largest headline show to date at London’s OMEARA on October 2nd

March 9, 2021 XS Noize

Flawes’ current EP Reverie marked a bold step forward for the alt-pop trio. Bringing a sunshine burst of optimism and dynamic live elements to their sound, it resulted in a new wave of critical acclaim […]

SERJ TANKIAN shares the video for 'Elasticity' from eagerly-awaited Elasticity EP 2
New Music

SERJ TANKIAN shares the video for ‘Elasticity’ from eagerly-awaited Elasticity EP

March 9, 2021 XS Noize

Serj Tankian’s eagerly-awaited Elasticity EP arrives on March 19 via Alchemy Recordings/BMG. A preview of the five-song release comes via the Vlad Kaptur-directed video for the EP’s title track, “Elasticity”. “When I conceived possibly doing […]

French Indie Dance / Rock band DeStijl collaborate with WINACHI frontman Liam Croker & legendary producer Howie B
New Music

French Indie Dance / Rock band DeStijl collaborate with WINACHI frontman Liam Croker & legendary producer Howie B

March 9, 2021 XS Noize

‘French Indie Dance / Rock band DeStijl collaborate with WINACHI frontman Liam Croker and legendary producer Howie B (Massive Attack, Tricky, Bjork) on their latest single F.O.S. The results are a menacing, brooding masterclass in […]

GARY NUMAN shares new single 'I Am Screaming' - Listen Now!
New Music

GARY NUMAN shares new single ‘I Am Screaming’ – Listen Now!

March 9, 2021 XS Noize

Gary Numan recently launched the upcoming album ‘Intruder’ by sharing its lead single and the title track. Exploring the idea of the modern world warning against and fighting back against humanity’s catastrophic behaviour, it proved […]

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