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          Bear’s Den & Ciaran Lavery Team Up on New Single “Promiser” Ahead of Irish Tour

          September 12, 2025

          Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery have joined forces for ‘Promiser’ – a collaborative new single, released ahead of a fast-selling Irish tour later this month. The track is taken from an EP of […]

          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 […]

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          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
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          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

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          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
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          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 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 […]

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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
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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 […]

          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
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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
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          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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          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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          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

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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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          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.” […]

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          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

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FABELS announce third album 'Minds' to be released on 10th September
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FABELS announce third album ‘Minds’ to be released on 10th September

August 7, 2021 XS Noize

Fabels are Hiske Weijers, Ben Aylward (plus live, guest performer Tim Powles/The Church) who play original, experimental, progressive, dreamscape music with dynamic arrangements. Formed in Sydney, late 2010, the band have toured extensively through Australia […]

Experimental music maker MEILIR announces his captivating album ‘In Tune’ to get vinyl release
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Experimental music maker MEILIR announces his captivating album ‘In Tune’ to get vinyl release

August 7, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed experimental music maker Meilir has announced his captivating album ‘In Tune’ will be available from UK Record Stores from 13.08.21. Released via Gwdihŵ Records (Goo-dee-who – the Welsh word for owl) the record will […]

SORBET releases new video for 'Born Purple' feat: Mícheál Keating (Bleeding Heart Pigeons)
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SORBET releases new video for ‘Born Purple’ feat: Mícheál Keating (Bleeding Heart Pigeons)

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

Born Purple features crystalline falsetto vocals from Mícheál Keating (Bleeding Heart Pigeons), a unique singer with a background in farming in County Limerick, Ireland. “The imagery in the verse comes from a time I saw […]

THE VACCINES share new single 'Alone Star' from their upcoming album 'Back In Love City' 1
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THE VACCINES share new single ‘Alone Star’ from their upcoming album ‘Back In Love City’

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

Today The Vaccines share “Alone Star,” the new single from their upcoming album, Back In Love City which is set for release on September 10. The single is accompanied by a video shot by Mexican […]

GOD KNOWS shares his new single 'Glory' - Listen Now!
New Music

GOD KNOWS shares his new single ‘Glory’ – Listen Now!

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

God Knows is one of the founders of Ireland’s most prolific and exciting labels, narolane records. As a collective, narolane’s creative output conveys their ethos with surety, authenticity and unapologetic ambition. That ethos is to be true to what […]

JULES BUCKLEY shares a brand new version of the Manzel classic ‘Space Funk’
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JULES BUCKLEY shares a brand new version of the Manzel classic ‘Space Funk’

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

Jules Buckley follows the snapshot crash course in the history of hip-hop breaks that inspired his recent single ‘X Breaks’ with a brand new version of the Manzel classic ‘Space Funk’. Both tracks feature on the Grammy Award-winning conductor, composer and orchestrator’s upcoming […]

THE TAYLOR TWINS share their second single, ‘Still Play Your Game’ - Listen Now
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THE TAYLOR TWINS share their second single, ‘Still Play Your Game’ – Listen Now

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

The Taylor Twins’ debut single ‘Lost All The Summer’ took the psychedelic power-poppers onto the Radio X airwaves into Wonderland’s new music round-up, the Wonderlist. It heralded the start of a rebirth for the 22-year-old twins, Ollie (vocals/guitar) and Eddie (vocals/bass), who first came to attention in 2020 under […]

BILLY BRAGG shares video for new single 'Ten Mysterious Photos That Can’t Be Explained' - Watch Now
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BILLY BRAGG shares video for new single ‘Ten Mysterious Photos That Can’t Be Explained’ – Watch Now

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

Billy Bragg has released new single ‘Ten Mysterious Photos That Can’t Be Explained’ today on the Cooking Vinyl label. Saving the best ‘til last, ‘Ten Mysterious Photos…’ is the final track on Billy’s recently announced […]

EP PREMIERE: Stephen Chopek – Dweller
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EP PREMIERE: Stephen Chopek – Dweller

August 6, 2021 Randall Radic

Multi-instrumentalist Stephen Chopek introduces his innovative EP, Dweller, a six-track collection of tasty power-pop music. Dweller’s genesis occurred when Chopek came home from touring with Mike Doughty, the former frontman of Soul Coughing. Overcome by […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: A Killer’s Confession – Tell Your Soul, feat. Chad Gray
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: A Killer’s Confession – Tell Your Soul, feat. Chad Gray

August 6, 2021 Randall Radic

Nu-metal/alt-metal outfit A Killer’s Confession (AKC) unveil their brand-new single/music video, “Tell Your Soul,” featuring Chad Gray, frontman of Mudvayne and Hellyeah. AKC’s advent occurred when frontman Waylon Reavis departed Mushroomhead, whereupon Reavis formed his […]

THE ANCHORESS releases ‘Show Your Face (worriedaboutsatan Remix)’
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THE ANCHORESS releases ‘Show Your Face (worriedaboutsatan Remix)’

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of her critically-lauded Top 40 album The Art of Losing, Welsh producer and multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) has shared a remix of the BBC 6 Music playlisted single ‘Show […]

THE STRANGLERS release new single and video ‘If Something’s Gonna Kill Me (It Might As Well Be Love)’ - Watch Now
Gigs

THE STRANGLERS release new single and video ‘If Something’s Gonna Kill Me (It Might As Well Be Love)’ – Watch Now

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

Out now, The Stranglers’ newest single ‘If Something’s Gonna Kill Me (It Might As Well Be Love)’ is the latest offering from the upcoming album Dark Matters, due for release on 10th September 2021. Written […]

KUBIX FESTIVAL returns to Herrington Park in Sunderland on Saturday 2nd and Friday 8th October 3
Gigs

KUBIX FESTIVAL returns to Herrington Park in Sunderland on Saturday 2nd and Friday 8th October

August 5, 2021 XS Noize

Kubix Festival returns to Herrington Park in Sunderland on Saturday 2nd and Friday 8th October, with their best lineup yet! Each day will host some incredible live acts and DJ’s performing across two stages in […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: The Beatles - Revolver
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: The Beatles – Revolver

August 5, 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. Reissue of the seventh studio album from […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS send for Twitter on slick new single 'Handshake Agreement'
Gigs

WE ARE SCIENTISTS send for Twitter on slick new single ‘Handshake Agreement’

August 5, 2021 XS Noize

Following the new album and tour announcement, We Are Scientists deliver another tantalising taste of the Huffy universe today.  Thematically following on from the previous release ‘Fault Lines’, the new track takes aim at social […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Fake Shark - Quicksand
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Fake Shark – Quicksand

August 5, 2021 XS Noize

After the much-anticipated release of their latest single ‘Time for the Future’, Canada’s most exciting alt-pop band Fake Shark are all set for the release of their next track ‘Quicksand’. Embodying 00’s drum patterns and […]

Rising Irish artist LUZ shares her brand-new single ‘permanent +1’
Gigs

Rising Irish artist LUZ shares her brand-new single ‘permanent +1’

August 5, 2021 XS Noize

Irish artist Luz has today revealed her brand-new single ‘permanent +1’, out now via global artist services company Platoon. Recorded between Dublin and London with producer JMAC (Haux, Rosie Carney, Matilda Mann), the track is […]

DURAN DURAN release brand new track 'MORE JOY!' feat. CHAI 1
Gigs

DURAN DURAN release brand new track ‘MORE JOY!’ feat. CHAI

August 5, 2021 XS Noize

Today, internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum and award-winning pop legends Duran Duran release their brand new track ‘MORE JOY!’ feat CHAI, taken from their upcoming fifteenth studio album ‘FUTURE PAST,’ set for global release on October 22 via TAPE MODERN for BMG.  On the new […]

OSCAR LANG shares new track ‘Write Me A Letter’ from upcoming debut album 'Chew The Scenery' out 13 August
Gigs

OSCAR LANG shares new track ‘Write Me A Letter’ from upcoming debut album ‘Chew The Scenery’ out 13 August

August 4, 2021 XS Noize

London based artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Oscar Lang has shared ‘Write Me A Letter’ – a brand new track and another tantalising taste of his upcoming debut album Chew The Scenery, out 13 August on […]

NIGHTMARES ON WAX shares new single 'Imagineering' - Listen Now
New Music

NIGHTMARES ON WAX shares new single ‘Imagineering’ – Listen Now

August 4, 2021 XS Noize

Where do you start with Leeds-born Ibiza based producer George Evelyn – aka Nightmares on Wax – that pioneered British electronic music? As Warp’s longest serving signing, Nightmares on Wax opened doors to new sonic […]

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