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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

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          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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: 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
          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
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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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        • 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
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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 […]

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        • BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          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, […]

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Porcelain - Say It To Me Softly
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Porcelain – Say It To Me Softly

October 15, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of their debut EP ‘Part One’ PORCELAIN returns with the aptly named Part Two. Featuring the dreamy, trip-hop drenched ‘Say It To Me Softly’, Alt-Pop meets Trip-Hop ‘’Resting Place’’ and two extended […]

Global superstar ADELE returns with the release of her brand new single and video 'Easy On Me' 1
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Global superstar ADELE returns with the release of her brand new single and video ‘Easy On Me’

October 15, 2021 XS Noize

Global superstar Adele returns with the release of her brand new single and video “Easy On Me.” “Easy On Me” precedes the November 19th release of Adele’s newest album 30, on Columbia Records. Earlier this […]

TRAVIS announce 20th Anniversary reissue of 'The Invisible Band' & 2022 tour
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TRAVIS announce 20th Anniversary reissue of ‘The Invisible Band’ & 2022 tour

October 14, 2021 XS Noize

The multi-platinum album from Scottish rock band Travis, The Invisible Band, is set to be reissued to celebrate its 20th Anniversary. The deluxe edition features the original album remastered by GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer Emily Lazar, […]

'Do Me, Baby (Demo)' released In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Prince’s acclaimed 'Controversy' album 1
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‘Do Me, Baby (Demo)’ released In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Prince’s acclaimed ‘Controversy’ album

October 14, 2021 XS Noize

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Prince’s acclaimed Controversy album, originally released on October 14, 1981, The Prince Estate and Warner Records are pleased to present yet another hidden gem from Prince’s storied Paisley […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Big Yen – Trips Me Out
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TRACK PREMIERE: Big Yen – Trips Me Out

October 14, 2021 Randall Radic

San Diego, California-based songwriter Big Yen, aka James Frolio, introduces his brand-new single, “Trips Me Out.” Explaining his distinctive name – Big Yen – James says, “Yen, in Chinese, means a lifelong yearning or desire. […]

COLDPLAY & BTS unveil the out-of-this-world video for My Universe
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COLDPLAY announce MUSIC OF THE SPHERES world tour

October 14, 2021 XS Noize

On the eve of their new album, Music Of The Spheres, Coldplay have today announced an accompanying global stadium tour in 2022. The Music Of The Spheres World Tour begins on 18 March 2022 with […]

INTERVIEW: How DAVE HAUSE found Blood Harmony on ‘Pencils Down Friday’ 1
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – Blood Harmony

October 14, 2021 Daniel Lynch

There’s something infinitely satisfying about following an artist as they develop and grow, bringing you along with them through huge moments in their lives. It can’t be done with every artist, but with Dave Hause […]

ALBUM REVIEW: David Keenan - What Then?
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: David Keenan – What Then?

October 14, 2021 Daniel Lynch

David Keenan’s debut album, A Beginner’s Guide To Bravery landed in January of 2020. It is a phenomenal record (check our review here). Keenan’s second album, What Then?, comes on the trail of that excellent debut, a concert […]

TRACK PREMIERE: WINACHI - Parasites Paradise ft I KONG (Paolo Baldini DubFiles Remix)
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TRACK PREMIERE: WINACHI – Parasites Paradise ft I KONG (Paolo Baldini DubFiles Remix)

October 14, 2021 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Parasites Paradise ft I KONG (Paolo Baldini DubFiles Remix)’ by Winachi. The track is taken from the forthcoming WINACHI – PARASITICAL ELIMINATION E.P. A collaborative E.P. featuring remixes […]

THE WEDDING PRESENT announce 24 Songs - a 7” single every month in 2022
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THE WEDDING PRESENT announce 24 Songs – a 7” single every month in 2022

October 14, 2021 XS Noize

The Wedding Present does what it says on the beautiful tin. Perfect sound, perfect lyrics, perfect packaging. 24 Songs. A new project from The Wedding Present. A new 7” single every month throughout 2022. 24 […]

Due to demand DAMON ALBARN’s sold-out one-off show at the Globe Theatre be made available to fans around the world
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DAMON ALBARN shares new track ‘The Tower Of Montevideo’ – Listen Now

October 14, 2021 XS Noize

The Tower Of Montevideo is the new track from Damon Albarn, out today. Inspired by Palacio Salvo, an iconic 1920s building in Uruguay, it explores Albarn’s melancholic wonder at this part of South America, where […]

CHILD OF THE PARISH share new single ‘Forever’s Not Enough’ - Listen Now
New Music

CHILD OF THE PARISH share new single ‘Forever’s Not Enough’ – Listen Now

October 13, 2021 XS Noize

Child of The Parish’s previous single ‘Midas Touch’ was completely atypical while also having an alluring accessibility. It made for a magnetic moment that took their unpredictable songcraft to new listeners, landing airplay from Jack Saunders at Radio 1 and Anne Frankenstein at 6Music, alongside […]

PREMIERE: WARBLY JETS - Making Of 'MONSTERHOUSE' Documentary 1
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PREMIERE: WARBLY JETS – Making Of ‘MONSTERHOUSE’ Documentary

October 13, 2021 XS Noize

Today, the alternative duo WARBLY JETS premiere Making Of ‘MONSTERHOUSE’. A short documentary about their forthcoming LP out November 12, 2021, exclusively with XS Noize. MONSTERHOUSE is the Los Angeles-based duo’s (Samuel Shea and Julien […]

DMA'S release new video for their track ‘Junk Truck Head Fuck’ & embark on mammoth UK tour
Gigs

DMA’S release new video for their track ‘Junk Truck Head Fuck’ & embark on mammoth UK tour

October 13, 2021 XS Noize

Next week will see DMA’S embark upon the biggest UK tour from an international artist since COVID hit. The band have already sold over 60,000 tickets for the tour, which includes two of the biggest […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Charlatans - A Head Full Of Ideas
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Charlatans – A Head Full Of Ideas

October 13, 2021 Michael Barron

It’s hard to believe that this year will mark 20 years since the 2001 Sainsbury’s Christmas advert featuring Chef Jamie Oliver where he goes Christmas shopping with his Nan. Of all the people he buys […]

JOHNNY MARR announces new double album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’ due February 25th 2022 1
Gigs

JOHNNY MARR announces new double album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’ due February 25th 2022

October 13, 2021 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has announced his upcoming double album release, ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’. Marking his fourth solo full-length record, the 16-track double LP will be released on February 25th 2022 via BMG. ‘Fever Dreams Pts […]

SHED SEVEN announce 25th-anniversary editions of their celebrated album 'A Maximum High' & UK tour
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SHED SEVEN announce 25th-anniversary editions of their celebrated album ‘A Maximum High’ & UK tour

October 13, 2021 XS Noize

Ahead of their major UK tour later this year, acclaimed leading lights of Britpop Shed Seven have announced 25th-anniversary editions of their celebrated album A Maximum High for release on November 26th. Originally released on […]

EELS Announce new album 'Extreme Witchcraft +& 2022 Tour - Hear new song 'Good Night On Earth'
Gigs

EELS share ‘Good Night On Earth’ music video from new album ‘Extreme Witchcraft’ due January 28th

October 12, 2021 XS Noize

EELS have revealed the official music video for their new single “Good Night On Earth”, taken from their upcoming fourteenth studio album Extreme Witchcraft, due for release January 28 via PIAS and the band’s own […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Electro Pop outfit SAFETY TOWN shares 'Fade Away'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Electro Pop outfit SAFETY TOWN shares ‘Fade Away’

October 12, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Safety Town shares the video for “Fade Away,” the third single off his upcoming LP, Fake It (due 11/12 via Earth Libraries). As described by frontman Jackson Davis, “This song was inspired by the […]

The Importance of the James Bond Theme Songs 2
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The Importance of the James Bond Theme Songs

October 12, 2021 XS Noize

The James Bond theme song is one of the most important parts of each film. Find out more about why these songs are so iconic here. It is often one of the first glimpses we […]

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