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          DOVES reveal ‘Best of..’ track listing and announce new Sheffield and Manchester live shows

          August 26, 2025

          DOVES have revealed the name of the unreleased track set to appear on their upcoming collection of three-decade-spanning career highs, ‘So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves’, alongside the 18 other hit singles, album highlights and […]

          Oasis
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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 […]

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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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          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
          Album Reviews

          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
          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
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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
          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

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

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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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KILLING JOKE drummer BIG PAUL FERGUSON releases first single & video from his debut solo album 1
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KILLING JOKE drummer BIG PAUL FERGUSON releases first single & video from his debut solo album

April 28, 2021 XS Noize

As a founding member and co-creative mind behind proto-industrial post-punk icons Killing Joke, Big Paul Ferguson has already earned his place among the most influential and highly regarded musicians of his era. Ferguson’s signature tribal […]

MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA share new track 'Telepath' from upcoming album 'The Million Masks of God' 1
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MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA share new track ‘Telepath’ from upcoming album ‘The Million Masks of God’

April 27, 2021 XS Noize

Manchester Orchestra today released ‘Telepath,’ the third and final single from their forthcoming new album, The Million Masks of God, out this Friday, 30th April, via Loma Vista Recordings. The song’s stunning video—directed by Isaac […]

SPIRITUALIZED announce details of 'Pure Phase' vinyl reissue 1
New Music

SPIRITUALIZED announce details of ‘Pure Phase’ vinyl reissue

April 27, 2021 XS Noize

With Lazer Guided Melodies released this week to a chorus of rave reviews, Spiritualized and Fat Possum Records today announce the second stage of The Spaceman Reissue Program: definitive vinyl releases of the first four […]

THE DOORS - Released 'Light My Fire' on this day 1967 - Watch
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Music Albums Written in College

April 27, 2021 XS Noize

While many students don’t know what to do with themselves in college, others get the best out of their student life and even start a different career. Student life can be full of fun and […]

BOOK REVIEW: Zebedee And The Valentines by Abs Bailey
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Zebedee And The Valentines by Abs Bailey

April 27, 2021 Michael Barron

The year is 1982, and the setting is a small suburban town in the South West of England. The specific town name itself was irrelevant, as was the name of the pub this four-piece punk-ish […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys - Turn Up That Dial
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – Turn Up That Dial

April 27, 2021 Michael Barron

One would not expect an American Celtic punk band to take authenticity and staying true to oneself and one’s roots seriously when that band name is rooted in an alcohol-detoxification facility. Nonetheless, honesty and authenticity […]

THE CHARLATANS announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on the 22nd of November 2021 1
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THE CHARLATANS announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on the 22nd of November 2021

April 27, 2021 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS are proud to announce their (Covid) delayed 30th Anniversary Tour and that they will release a special album box set on limited edition blue vinyl on Then Recordings through Republic Of Music on […]

THE CHARLATANS announce 30th Anniversary Best of Tour and vinyl box set 1
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THE CHARLATANS announce 30th Anniversary Best of Tour and vinyl box set

April 26, 2021 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS are proud to announce their (Covid) delayed 30th Anniversary Best of Tour and that they will release a special album box set on limited edition blue vinyl on Then Recordings through Republic Of […]

ALABAMA 3 announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th March 2022
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ALABAMA 3 announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th March 2022

April 26, 2021 XS Noize

South London genre-blending storytellers Alabama 3 are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th March 2022. Set to further add to their rich musical heritage with a new single […]

Legendary singer PAUL CARRACK (Mike + The Mechanics, Ace) releases his new single 'You're Not Alone'
New Music

Legendary singer PAUL CARRACK (Mike + The Mechanics, Ace) releases his new single ‘You’re Not Alone’

April 26, 2021 XS Noize

One of the most revered voices in music and a figurehead of soulful pop for decades, Paul Carrack remains Britain’s best blue-eyed soul singer, writer and purveyor of songs that are deep in the DNA […]

BEN HOWARD announces three new UK headline dates for Manchester, London & The Eden Sessions
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BEN HOWARD announces three new UK headline dates for Manchester, London & The Eden Sessions

April 26, 2021 XS Noize

Ben Howard follows the recent release of his fourth album with three new headline dates in the UK this September. The acclaimed British musician debuted at number one in the UK last month with Collections […]

WILL YOUNG covers Bat For Lashes on new single, from album of songs by his favourite female artists 'CRYING ON THE BATHROOM FLOOR' 1
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WILL YOUNG covers Bat For Lashes on new single, from album of songs by his favourite female artists ‘CRYING ON THE BATHROOM FLOOR’

April 26, 2021 XS Noize

“I’ve always enjoyed singing other people’s songs. There is a liberation to it. It’s how I feel when I approach a script. I have reverence for the piece of art and the artist who created […]

Iron Maiden's BRUCE DICKINSON announces spoken word UK tour 1
Gigs

Iron Maiden’s BRUCE DICKINSON announces spoken word UK tour

April 26, 2021 XS Noize

LIVE NATION today announces a very special Evening With show by IRON MAIDEN singer, BRUCE DICKINSON on his first-ever UK spoken word tour this summer. Bruce Dickinson is considered one of the world’s most storied […]

CHRIS DE BURGH announces headline show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Sunday 20 February 2022 1
Gigs

CHRIS DE BURGH announces headline show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Sunday 20 February 2022

April 26, 2021 XS Noize

In the 45th year since the release of his album “Spanish Train and Other Stories”, Chris de Burgh announces he will be embarking on an epic tour with his band to promote his brand new […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral - Coral Island
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – Coral Island

April 26, 2021 Lee Campbell

Merseysiders, The Coral, are back with a rollercoaster double-album that leaves you pining for candy-floss, slot machines and teen love in the fading summer dusk of our childhood amusement arcades. Their 2018 album, Move Through […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dinosaur Jr. – Sweep It Into Space
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dinosaur Jr. – Sweep It Into Space

April 26, 2021 David Ham

The Godfathers of alternative Fuzz rock are back with twelve new songs on an album that will delight their long term fans and have new listeners scurrying to the Dinosaur Jr hefty back catalogue. Dinosaur […]

LISSIE shares previously unreleased song ‘Hey Boy’
New Music

LISSIE shares previously unreleased song ‘Hey Boy’

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

With touring currently off the schedule, Lissie has spent recent months delving into her archives to uncover a wealth of material that has helped shape her into the artist that she is today. The result […]

GEORGE EVE shares new single ‘I Don’t Mind’ from his debut EP ‘Burger The Exit’
New Music

GEORGE EVE shares new single ‘I Don’t Mind’ from his debut EP ‘Burger The Exit’

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

George Eve’s previous single ‘Gates’ earned audio and video premieres from Complex and Clash respectively, earning the young singer-songwriter a rush of tastemaker acclaim to add to previous airplay from Jack Saunders at Radio 1. […]

INTERVIEW: Tiny Magnetic Pets on new album 'Blue Wave' 1
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INTERVIEW: Tiny Magnetic Pets on new album ‘Blue Wave’

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

Named after the collectable Japanese toy, Tiny Magnetic Pets from Dublin are unique in the Irish music scene. Rather than be influenced by singer/songwriters or indie rock, they take their inspiration from Bowie’s Berlin period, […]

SHED SEVEN announce 'Another Night, Another Town' - The Greatest Hits Live
Gigs

SHED SEVEN announce ‘Another Night, Another Town’ – The Greatest Hits Live

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed York five-piece and one of the leading lights of Britpop, Shed Seven have today announced a massive UK 2021 tour performing all their greatest hits and fan favourites live. Tickets go on general sale […]

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