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          Humanist Release Deluxe Edition of “On The Edge of a Lost and Lonely World” with New Track “Everybody Needs” ft. Emily Breeze

          August 26, 2025

          Just over a year since the release of the acclaimed album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, today Humanist announce the release of an expanded deluxe edition of the LP – out today via Bella […]

          DOVES
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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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          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

          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 […]

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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: The Maccabees – All Points East
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
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          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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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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        • 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

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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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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THE CORAL release 'Vacancy' from their forthcoming studio album 'Coral Island'
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THE CORAL release ‘Vacancy’ from their forthcoming studio album ‘Coral Island’

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

Following Ray Manzarek and Ray Davies into the woozy headrush of the House Of Mirrors and meeting Boris Karloff by the Coconut Shy, The Coral send their latest broadcast from the shores of their own […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Riah Knight - If You Love Her
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TRACK PREMIERE: Riah Knight – If You Love Her

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

As a child Riah Knight took to the treetops of her Sussex village to write, often coming down with a song. At the age of eleven, she had joined her first band, going on a […]

CHUBBY AND THE GANG share new single 'Lightning Don't Strike Twice' + announce mammoth 40 date UK & IRE tour
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CHUBBY AND THE GANG share new single ‘Lightning Don’t Strike Twice’ + announce mammoth 40 date UK & IRE tour

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

Fast-rising London punk 5-piece Chubby and the Gang have shared a new song and accompanying music video. ‘Lightning Don’t Strike Twice’ was premiered yesterday evening by Steve Lamacq on BBC 6Music, and is part of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Greta Van Fleet - The Battle at Garden’s Gate
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Greta Van Fleet – The Battle at Garden’s Gate

April 15, 2021 Daniel Lynch

Greta Van Fleet is a band that divides opinion. Loved and lambasted equally by critics and classic rock fans, picking up Grammy awards while being shunned as little more than a Led Zeppelin tribute. It […]

NEWFAMILIAR share the video for second single 'Here For You'
New Music

NEWFAMILIAR share the video for second single ‘Here For You’

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

Having made a flying start with their debut single ‘How Can I?’ which powered to #1 on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart, the band’s second single ‘Here For You’ shot straight to #2. Debuted by BBC […]

RINA SAWAYAMA releases new single 'Chosen Family' feat Elton John
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RINA SAWAYAMA releases new single ‘Chosen Family’ feat Elton John

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

London based critically acclaimed recording artist Rina Sawayama releases a special rendition of Chosen Family featuring Elton John. Originally produced by Danny L Harle and written by Rina, Danny, and Jonny Latimer, the powerful ballad […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pentral - Aiming for the Sun 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pentral – Aiming for the Sun

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

Pentral’s new single, Aiming for the Sun is a stunning blast of thrash metal with a hypnotic groove, the Brazilians’ fiercest track yet and firmly establishing them as one of the most exciting metal bands […]

DAPPY announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Sunday 24th October 2021 2
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DAPPY announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Sunday 24th October 2021

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

The British 4 x platinum selling chart-topping rapper and singer, Dappy is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Sunday 24th October 2021. Dappy well known for his time with N-Dubz, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Brady Grey – Better of Me
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TRACK PREMIERE: Brady Grey – Better of Me

April 15, 2021 Randall Radic

Minneapolis indie-folk singer-songwriter Brady Grey introduces a brand-new song, “Better of Me,” a track from his forthcoming album, Three Crows, slated for release this year. Recorded and produced by Brady in his basement, Three Crows […]

SEATBELTS share video for new single 'Keep Your Mind On The Feeling' - Watch Now!
New Music

SEATBELTS share video for new single ‘Keep Your Mind On The Feeling’ – Watch Now!

April 14, 2021 XS Noize

Seatbelts release ‘Keep Your Mind On The Feeling’, the second single is taken from their forthcoming EP ‘Welcome Simplicity’. “The modern world is a dizzying place. Trying to stay focused can be like spinning plates. […]

OSCAR LANG shares his new single 'Stuck' & announces his debut album 'Chew The Scenery' 2
New Music

OSCAR LANG shares his new single ‘Stuck’ & announces his debut album ‘Chew The Scenery’

April 14, 2021 XS Noize

London based artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Oscar Lang has shared his brand new single ‘Stuck’ and announced his debut album Chew The Scenery – out 16 July on Dirty Hit. Produced by Rich Turvey (The […]

INTERVIEW: Chris Brokaw on The Martha's Vineyard Ferries & his past, present and future 1
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INTERVIEW: Chris Brokaw on The Martha’s Vineyard Ferries & his past, present and future

April 14, 2021 Dan Volohov

Recently, The Martha’s Vineyard Ferries released “Suns Out, Guns Out” – their newest LP and the first in eight years. Dan Volohov sits down with the drummer of  The Martha’s Vineyard Ferries, founder of Codeine […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces biggest outdoor headline show in UK at Sounds Of The City 2021
Gigs

DERMOT KENNEDY announces biggest outdoor headline show in UK at Sounds Of The City 2021

April 14, 2021 XS Noize

Dermot Kennedy has announced his biggest outdoor headline show in the UK as part of the renowned concert series Sounds Of The City at Castlefield Bowl, Manchester for Tuesday 21st September 2021. Dermot is a […]

VAN MORRISON shares new single ‘Only A Song’ from ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’
New Music

VAN MORRISON releases animated video for ‘Only A Song’ – Watch Now!

April 14, 2021 XS Noize

Van Morrison’s upcoming double-album ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ is set to be his 42nd studio set, but its lead single ‘Only A Song’ demonstrates that his distinctive flair for timeless blues, R&B, jazz and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ida Mae - Road To Avalon
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ida Mae – Road To Avalon

April 14, 2021 XS Noize

After the rapturous response, they received for the album’s lead single and title-track ‘Click Click Domino’ earlier this year, which was supported by WONDERLAND, Rolling Stone, CLASH ‘Track of the Day’, NME Radio, American Songwriter […]

MICK JAGGER unveils surprise new song ‘EAZY SLEAZY’ with DAVE GROHL - Watch Video!
New Music

MICK JAGGER unveils surprise new song ‘EAZY SLEAZY’ with DAVE GROHL – Watch Video!

April 13, 2021 XS Noize

Mick Jagger today unveils an exciting surprise for his fans worldwide in the form of the instant release of a track titled ‘Eazy Sleazy.’ The hard-rocking tune written by Mick in lockdown features Jagger on […]

WATCH the first ever performance of JOHN LENNON & YOKO ONO LENNON’S legendary anthem 'Give Peace A Chance'
New Music

WATCH the first ever performance of JOHN LENNON & YOKO ONO LENNON’S legendary anthem ‘Give Peace A Chance’

April 13, 2021 XS Noize

Before famously recording their legendary pacifist anthem “Give Peace A Chance” at their Bed-In for Peace at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal on May 31st, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono rehearsed an early […]

TEENAGE FANCLUB share new video for 'In Our Dreams' from new album 'Endless Arcade' out 30th April
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TEENAGE FANCLUB share new video for ‘In Our Dreams’ from new album ‘Endless Arcade’ out 30th April

April 13, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Teenage Fanclub share a final preview of their highly-anticipated album with a new song and video. “In Our Dreams”, written by the band’s Raymond McGinley, is the fifth single off Endless Arcade, out 30th […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Low Island - If You Could Have It All Again
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Low Island – If You Could Have It All Again

April 13, 2021 Kieran Brennan

Low Island deliver well-realized electronic music accompanied by haunting beautiful melodies on their latest album If You Could Have It All Again. The music is ambient, well-produced by Jamie Jay and intricately dense with some […]

IMELDA MAY announces 'Made To Love' April 2022 UK tour
Gigs

IMELDA MAY announces ‘Made To Love’ April 2022 UK tour

April 13, 2021 XS Noize

Globally revered Irish artist Imelda May has today announced her first major UK tour in over five years in support of her highly anticipated new album ‘11 Past The Hour’. Tickets for the 2022 tour […]

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