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          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘The Middle’ ahead of upcoming album Borderlands

          September 10, 2025

          Today, The Milk release the video for their latest single, ‘The Middle’, the third single to be taken from their forthcoming sophisticated new album Borderlands, out 19 September on WLS Records. “The Middle’ began life […]

          Above & Beyond
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          Above & Beyond to Headline Belfast’s Telegraph Building on Saturday, November 1

          September 10, 2025

          To celebrate their new album, ‘Bigger Than All Of Us’ and following their sell-out Belfast show in 2024, Above & Beyond are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show in The […]

          The Dears
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          The Dears Announce Ninth Album “Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!” – Out November 7

          September 10, 2025

          The Dears are today announcing their ninth studio album, Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!, out November 7, 2025 via Next Door Records.  Their first new record since 2020’s Lovers Rock, the album arrives with praise from New […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon

          September 10, 2025

          After more than two decades without new material, The Chameleons return with Arctic Moon, their fifth album proper, a seven-track collection that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. From the opening moments, it’s clear the […]

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

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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
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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: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

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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
          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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        • 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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        • Tom Smith
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          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

          The Milk
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          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
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          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

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THE NI MUSIC PRIZE Best Album and Best Single shortlist for 2021 has been announced 1
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THE NI MUSIC PRIZE Best Album and Best Single shortlist for 2021 has been announced

September 30, 2021 XS Noize

The NI Music Prize Best Album and Best Single shortlist for 2021 has been announced. The Oh Yeah Music Centre is delighted to reveal the 14 albums and 8 singles that have made the NI […]

ERASURE announce details of a surprise EP, celebrating the first night of their UK tour 1
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ERASURE announce details of a surprise EP, celebrating the first night of their UK tour

September 30, 2021 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced details of a surprise EP, celebrating the first night of their UK tour. Out on CD, limited edition purple cassette and digitally tomorrow, Friday 1 October, Ne: EP is a […]

AC/DC unveil brand new music video for 'Through The Mists Of Time' - Watch Now
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AC/DC unveil brand new music video for ‘Through The Mists Of Time’ – Watch Now

September 30, 2021 XS Noize

Today, AC/DC have shared their brand new video for “Through The Mists Of Time”. The video is a rock and roll museum tour through an exhibition of the band’s incredible history. Based on a concept […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jane N’ The Jungle – Ain’t No Other Way
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jane N’ The Jungle – Ain’t No Other Way

September 30, 2021 Randall Radic

Arizona-based rock outfit Jane N’ The Jungle unleash their brand-new music video, “Ain’t No Other Way,” a galvanizing, hard-hitting audio-visual experience. The song’s title – “Ain’t No Other Way” – mirrors Jane N’ The Jungle’s […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Steve J. Allen – Other World
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Steve J. Allen – Other World

September 30, 2021 Randall Radic

Singer-songwriter Steve J. Allen introduces the music video, “Other World,” a song from his recent album, Contrast. Co-written by Steve and Matt Hardouin of the band Fallan, “Other World” probes the enigma of the temporal […]

Killing Joke bassist & award winning producer YOUTH shares his new single ‘Spinning Wheel’
New Music

Killing Joke bassist & award winning producer YOUTH shares his new single ‘Spinning Wheel’

September 30, 2021 XS Noize

To coincide with the announcement of his eagerly awaited debut solo album ‘Spinning Wheel’ on Youth Sounds / Cadiz Entertainment in November, Killing Joke bassist and award-winning producer Youth has shared the eponymously titled lead […]

STING releases new single 'Rushing Water' from forthcoming album 'The Bridge'
New Music

STING releases new single ‘Rushing Water’ from forthcoming album ‘The Bridge’

September 30, 2021 XS Noize

Today, 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting releases “Rushing Water,” the rocking opening salvo from his forthcoming album, The Bridge, slated for release on November 19, 2021, via A&M/Interscope/Cherrytree Records. The new song, available now on […]

COLDPLAY & BTS unveil the out-of-this-world video for My Universe
New Music

COLDPLAY & BTS unveil the out-of-this-world video for My Universe

September 30, 2021 XS Noize

Coldplay have today premiered the out-of-this-world video for My Universe, their hit new collaboration with BTS. The video is available to watch below. Helmed by superstar director Dave Meyers – who also directed Coldplay’s Higher […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Julius Black - Do You Still Dream (Live Acoustic)
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Julius Black – Do You Still Dream (Live Acoustic)

September 30, 2021 XS Noize

Julius Black’s debut EP ‘Dopamine’ took the young singer-songwriter from his roots as a bedroom producer in Christchurch, New Zealand, to picking up attention right across the globe. His creative slant on alt-pop engaged the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Oliver James Brooks – Two Best Friends
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Oliver James Brooks – Two Best Friends

September 30, 2021 Randall Radic

Toronto-based folk-rock singer-songwriter Oliver James Brooks unveils the visuals for “Two Best Friends,” a track from his upcoming album, Storm Chasing, slated for release November 12. “Two Best Friends” celebrates Brooks real-life besties: his partner, […]

THE LUMINEERS share video for new single 'Brightside' - Watch Now
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THE LUMINEERS share video for new single ‘Brightside’ – Watch Now

September 29, 2021 XS Noize

The Lumineers share the first video for the title track of their upcoming album BRIGHTSIDE, set to arrive Friday the 14th of January 2022 via Decca Records. The poignant video, directed by noted documentarian filmmaker […]

CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS surprise releases 'Joseph EP' - Listen Now
New Music

CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS surprise releases ‘Joseph EP’ – Listen Now

September 29, 2021 XS Noize

Christine and the Queens has surprisingly released a new EP, Joseph, featuring two new songs performed during her appearance at Global Citizen Live last weekend. The songs are cover versions of George Michael’s “Freedom” and […]

INTERVIEW: Producer, musician, & composer PARIS RAINE on new single “Free”
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INTERVIEW: Producer, musician, & composer PARIS RAINE on new single “Free”

September 29, 2021 Randall Radic

Hailing from Shoreham Village in Kent, producer, musician, and composer Paris Raine recently released the music video for “Free,” a shimmering song mirroring elements of shoegaze, dream-pop, and hints of art-rock. Paris explains “Free,” sharing, […]

FIELD MUSIC share new single “Endlessly” taken from the duo’s “Another Shot” EP
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FIELD MUSIC share new single “Endlessly” taken from the duo’s “Another Shot” EP

September 29, 2021 XS Noize

Ahead of their headline UK tour, Field Music share new single “Endlessly”, taken from the duo’s “Another Shot” EP, which will be released on 15 October 2021. “Another Shot” EP is the band’s first new […]

FATHERSON return with video for new single 'End Of The World' - Watch Now
Gigs

FATHERSON return with video for new single ‘End Of The World’ – Watch Now

September 29, 2021 XS Noize

Fatherson are back, but not as you know them. End Of The World, the first new music from the band in three years, is a dreamy, synths-drenched beauty shot through with mischief. “If it’s my […]

VETS reveal the video for debut single ‘Anti-Socialite’ - Watch Now
New Music

VETS reveal the video for debut single ‘Anti-Socialite’ – Watch Now

September 29, 2021 XS Noize

Long term collaborators and friends Lilla Vargen and Nick Hahn spent a year apart during the pandemic but when they reunited they took on a completely unguarded approach to revealing their emotions set to music […]

Embrace guitarist Richard McNamara's new project EEVAH are back with a brand new single ‘Take Me To Bed’ 3
New Music

Embrace guitarist Richard McNamara’s new project EEVAH are back with a brand new single ‘Take Me To Bed’

September 29, 2021 XS Noize

EEVAH is back with a brand new single, ‘Take Me To Bed’, the first track to be taken from their forthcoming EP. The pair, who are releasing their stunning new single ‘Take Me To Bed’ […]

IDLES announce new album 'CRAWLER' - arriving Friday 12th November - Hear first single “The Beachland Ballroom" 1
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IDLES announce new album ‘CRAWLER’ – arriving Friday 12th November – Hear first single “The Beachland Ballroom”

September 28, 2021 XS Noize

IDLES have announced the 12th November of CRAWLER via Partisan Records, the UK group’s fourth album in as many years and the follow-up to their first No. 1, 2020’s Ultra Mono. The 14-track project was […]

INTERVIEW with Dallas, Texas-based duo COOL SET about “Summer Retro”
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Dallas, Texas-based duo COOL SET about “Summer Retro”

September 28, 2021 Randall Radic

Dallas, Texas-based duo Cool Set released their debut single/music video, “Summer Retro,” not too long ago. They were made up of Jose Sandoval and Tex Sirisawat, who chased their sonic dreams before connecting and finally […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ishi – Sweet Gold
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ishi – Sweet Gold

September 28, 2021 Randall Radic

Texas-based songwriter and vocalist Ishi, aka J.T. Mudd, released his third album, Sweet Gold, via Icons Creating Evil Art. Speaking about the album, Ishi says, “‘Sweet Gold’ is my third album, and it has been […]

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