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        • Callum Beattie
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          Callum Beattie Announces New Album “Indi” — Out 23rd January 2026 Featuring New Single “Two Pretenders”

          September 11, 2025

          After achieving two consecutive #1 hits on the Scottish Albums Chart, a breakthrough on the UK Albums Chart for 2023’s ‘Vandals’, over 50 million streams and selling over 100,000 tickets in Scotland alone last year, Callum Beattie is now ready to rise to the next tier […]

          Gorillaz
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          Gorillaz Reveal Upcoming Album “The Mountain” Alongside UK & Ireland Arena Tour

          September 11, 2025

          Gorillaz will release a brand new studio album titled The Mountain on 20th March 2026, the first on the band’s own new label KONG. First track, The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks) is out now. The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, an […]

          The Milk
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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 […]

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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
          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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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IN FOCUS: Dermot Kennedy at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast 3
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Dermot Kennedy at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast

September 19, 2021 Conor Kinahan

Following his largest ever SOLD OUT Belfast show to date at Belsonic in Ormeau Park, Dermot Kennedy returned last night with support from the incredible Ryan McMullan for the first of two shows at Belsonic […]

INTERVIEW: Will Sergeant (Echo & the Bunnymen) discusses 'Bunnyman: A Memoir' 1
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INTERVIEW: Will Sergeant (Echo & the Bunnymen) discusses ‘Bunnyman: A Memoir’

September 19, 2021 Dan Volohov

Within his recently released “Bunnyman” memoir, Will Sergeant, founder and the guitarist of Echo And The Bunnymen, looks back at the band’s formation and describes the history of his becoming. From the suburbs of Liverpool […]

Olicía announce their debut album 'Liquid Lines' will arrive on October 1st
New Music

Olicía announce their debut album ‘Liquid Lines’ will arrive on October 1st

September 17, 2021 XS Noize

Olicía is the band of two outstanding vocalists and multi-instrumentalists Fama M’Boup and Anna-Lucia Rupp from Berlin, Germany, and Copenhagen, Denmark: two voices, two-loop stations and an array of acoustic and electronic instruments combining traces […]

ED SHEERAN announces stadium tour dates for 2022 1
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ED SHEERAN announces stadium tour dates for 2022

September 17, 2021 XS Noize

Ed Sheeran has announced his ‘+ – = ÷ x Tour’ (pronounced ‘The Mathematics Tour’), taking place in stadiums throughout 2022. Kicking off in April next year, the tour will see Ed play shows across […]

KIEFER SUTHERLAND announces new album ‘Bloor Street’ & UK Tour 1
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KIEFER SUTHERLAND announces new album ‘Bloor Street’ & UK Tour

September 17, 2021 XS Noize

From ‘Lost Boys’ and ‘Stand By Me’ to ‘24’, everyone knows about Kiefer Sutherland’s phenomenally successful acting career. Yet in recent years, he has focused on applying his masterful storytelling ability to music, with two […]

PLACEBO announce ‘Beautiful James’ their first new single in five years 2
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PLACEBO announce ‘Beautiful James’ their first new single in five years

September 17, 2021 XS Noize

Placebo are today announcing ‘Beautiful James’ their first new single in five years. Over the course of more than 25 years, and over 13 million album sales, Placebo have shown themselves to be masters at cataloguing […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Urban-pop producer and rapper DICI unveils - Flip
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Urban-pop producer and rapper DICI unveils – Flip

September 17, 2021 Randall Radic

Urban-pop producer and rapper DICI unveils the music video, “Flip,” offering an appetiser for his forthcoming debut album, DOSES. Last year’s quarantine kickstarted DICI’s amazing musical ascent. While in lockdown, the Italian born, raised in […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Nashville Alt-Pop artist RAEYA returns with 'Escape'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Nashville Alt-Pop artist RAEYA returns with ‘Escape’

September 17, 2021 XS Noize

Nashville Alt-Pop artist RAEYA is back with the airy new single ‘Escape’. Having already made a name for herself with features across tastemaker blogs for her previous release ‘Just Wanna Say’, Raeya is looking to […]

THE SCRIPT share video for new single ‘I Want It All’ - Watch Now
Gigs

THE SCRIPT share video for new single ‘I Want It All’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2021 XS Noize

The Script launched their current single ‘I Want It All’ with a session for Zoe Ball on Radio 2, as widespread playlist support resulted in it quickly exceeding 2 million streams. The song features on […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Liminanas/Garnier - De Pelicula
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Liminanas/Garnier – De Pelicula

September 16, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Recently released collaboration album from Southern French […]

LIVE REVIEW: Duran Duran at O2 Institute Birmingham, 14th September 2021 8
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Duran Duran at O2 Institute Birmingham, 14th September 2021

September 16, 2021 Marija Buljeta

Ahead of the Future Past album release date, Duran Duran felt that it was only appropriate to celebrate the first album’s 40th anniversary in Birmingham, the very place where they started their career. For this […]

SHE DREW THE GUN unveils Matt Helders remix of latest single 'Behave Myself'
Gigs

SHE DREW THE GUN unveils Matt Helders remix of latest single ‘Behave Myself’

September 16, 2021 XS Noize

After releasing her latest single ‘Behave Myself’ to rapturous acclaim in recent weeks, Merseyside’s She Drew The Gun aka Louisa Roach has now returned to deliver an incredible remix of her latest effort, created by […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Martin Smith feat. The Kingdom Choir - Trouble
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Martin Smith feat. The Kingdom Choir – Trouble

September 16, 2021 XS Noize

Martin Smith first burst onto the music scene with his band Cutting Edge in 1992. Predominantly focused on writing and performing Christian worship music, the band had significant success both in the UK and internationally. […]

INTERVIEW: R&B, pop, and funk group 3D The Boss discuss their album ‘Push It’ 3
Interviews

INTERVIEW: R&B, pop, and funk group 3D The Boss discuss their album ‘Push It’

September 15, 2021 Randall Radic

R&B, pop, and funk group 3D The Boss released their album, Push It, not long ago, a ten-track collection of dynamic, energizing music. Made up of C. Lei Boss Lady, Lady Bass, and Saint Day, […]

Manchester’s electronic icons 808 STATE head out on tour in September, October & November
Gigs

Manchester’s electronic icons 808 STATE head out on tour in September, October & November

September 15, 2021 XS Noize

Acid House originals turned pioneering electronic icons, 808 State AKA Messrs Graham Massey and Andrew Barker accompanied by live drummer Carl Sharrocks. Recorded in the former nerve centre of the Granada broadcasting empire, ‘Transmission Suite’ […]

EP REVIEW: Polly Scattergood - In The Absence Of Light
Album Reviews

EP REVIEW: Polly Scattergood – In The Absence Of Light

September 15, 2021 Amanda Stock

In The Absence of Light is the new EP from singer/songwriter musician Polly Scattergood and follows on from her long-awaited third album In This Moment, released back in July last year. Being in lockdown certainly […]

Coldplay’s ‘Amsterdam Sessions’ Now Streaming For The First Time Ever Exclusively On The Coda Collection
New Music

Coldplay’s ‘Amsterdam Sessions’ Now Streaming For The First Time Ever Exclusively On The Coda Collection

September 15, 2021 XS Noize

Coldplay’s ‘Amsterdam Sessions’, a rarely seen and intimate 2000 performance in support of the band’s breakout critically acclaimed album Parachutes, is now available to stream for the first time ever exclusively on The Coda Collection. […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS release video for new single 'I Don’t Live Here Anymore'
Gigs

THE WAR ON DRUGS release video for new single ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’

September 15, 2021 XS Noize

The War On Drugs presents “I Don’t Live Here Anymore,” the stunning title track/video of their new album and first in over four years, out 29th October on Atlantic Records. I Don’t Live Here Anymore […]

ARCHIVE return with epic 14-minute single - ‘Daytime Coma’
New Music

ARCHIVE return with epic 14-minute single – ‘Daytime Coma’

September 15, 2021 XS Noize

South London collective, Archive release their brand new single ‘Daytime Coma’ – an epic yet haunting 14+ minute post-rock behemoth that builds and moves through its entirety, unrelenting in its progression and representing the world […]

U2 announce 40th-anniversary vinyl release of 'Gloria' to celebrate Black Friday 3
News

U2 announce 40th-anniversary vinyl release of ‘Gloria’ to celebrate Black Friday

September 14, 2021 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce the 40th-anniversary vinyl release of Gloria, a limited edition 12” yellow vinyl EP to celebrate Black Friday on Friday 26th November 2021. Originally released as a single in October […]

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