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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
          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
          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
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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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        • 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
          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
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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
          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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VIDEO PREMIERE: Christian O’Connor – Castles Fall
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Christian O’Connor – Castles Fall

June 28, 2021 Randall Radic

Philadelphia-based hard blues rocker Christian O’Connor unveils the music video for “Castles Fall,” a track from his upcoming third album. “Castles Fall” follows on the heels of “Wherever the Hammer Falls,” the first single released […]

THE VACCINES announce new album 'Back In Love City' & share title track 1
New Music

THE VACCINES announce new album ‘Back In Love City’ & share title track

June 25, 2021 XS Noize

The Vaccines will release their new album, Back In Love City, on September 10. Recorded at Sonic Ranch, El Paso, TX, with producer Daniel Ledinsky (Tove Lo, Zara Larson, TV on the Radio, Rihanna), Back […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Mavis Staples - You Are Not Alone
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Mavis Staples – You Are Not Alone

June 25, 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. Ninth solo studio album from the legendary […]

DAVE KEUNING shares the video for 'From Stardust' from his new LP 'A Mild Case of Everything'
New Music

DAVE KEUNING shares the video for ‘From Stardust’ from his new LP ‘A Mild Case of Everything’

June 25, 2021 XS Noize

The Killers’ founding member and guitarist, Dave Keuning is releasing his new solo album, A Mild Case of Everything today and shares the latest video for album opener, “From Startdust”, saying, “I’m really proud of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: ET Boys – Sober
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: ET Boys – Sober

June 25, 2021 Randall Radic

Here come the ET Boys, straight out of Miami, unveiling their first single/music video, “Sober,” via Wake Up! Music, the label operated by Pepper Gomez. Made up of siblings Tacboy and Sharkeyes, the ET Boys […]

MAYA YENN releases self-directed and unsettling music video for 'tiptoe' - Watch Now! 2
New Music

MAYA YENN releases self-directed and unsettling music video for ‘tiptoe’ – Watch Now!

June 25, 2021 XS Noize

After dropping her self-produced debut single, Maya Yenn has followed up with a self-directed and appropriately unsettling music video for tiptoe. Yenn’s debut single, which was first created as a “spooky beat” went semi-viral on […]

S Club 7 star JO O'MEARA announces new solo album ‘With love’ - Hear first single ‘On The Surface’ 1
New Music

S Club 7 star JO O’MEARA announces new solo album ‘With love’ – Hear first single ‘On The Surface’

June 25, 2021 XS Noize

Jo O’Meara enjoyed phenomenal success with S Club 7 as the group landed four UK #1 hits, won two BRIT Awards and repeatedly packed arenas all over the UK. Now one of British pop’s most […]

JC STEWART shares video for new single 'Loud' - Watch Now!
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JC STEWART shares video for new single ‘Loud’ – Watch Now!

June 25, 2021 XS Noize

JC Stewart started 2021 in style when he was named as MTV’s first global Push artist of the year. The single ‘Break My Heart’ continue to fire his momentum skywards. Co-written with Niall Horan and […]

THE LATHUMS share their latest single - 'How Beautiful Life Can Be'
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THE LATHUMS share their latest single – ‘How Beautiful Life Can Be’

June 25, 2021 XS Noize

Life’s simple pleasures and long, summer days of youth radiate their warmth over The Lathums’ latest single, How Beautiful Life Can Be, released on Island Records. Blowing in on an optimistic breeze, the track finds […]

THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single 'On Our Way' - Listen Now!
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THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘On Our Way’ – Listen Now!

June 25, 2021 XS Noize

The Wandering Hearts’ recent singles such as ‘Dreams’, ‘Dolores’ and ‘Gold’ have seen the trio share an inspiring ray of optimism at the most challenging of times. It’s a trait that shines brightly throughout their […]

SHAUN RYDER releases 'Mumbo Jumbo' from his new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’
New Music

SHAUN RYDER releases ‘Mumbo Jumbo’ from his new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’

June 25, 2021 XS Noize

Shaun Ryder has announced a new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ for August 20th release on his new SWRX Recordings label. The albums first single ‘Mumbo Jumbo’ is out today. Who would have that […]

JOSHUA BURNSIDE and LAURA QUIRKE release second single 'Far Away The Hills Are Green'
New Music

JOSHUA BURNSIDE and LAURA QUIRKE release second single ‘Far Away The Hills Are Green’

June 25, 2021 XS Noize

Moving on from the rain-swept tension of ‘Taking The Wheel’ comes the latest single from Joshua Burnside and Laura Quirke. With their roadside drama abandoned, Quirke and Burnside move into the drowsy miasma of the […]

INTERVIEW: Tomahawk discuss their new album - 'Tonic Immobility' 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Tomahawk discuss their new album – ‘Tonic Immobility’

June 25, 2021 Dan Volohov

At the end of March, Tomahawk released their fifth full-length album on Ipecac Records. Combining various elements of their sound palette, the band presented one of their best works  – “Tonic Immobility”. Dan Volohov sits […]

INTERVIEW: Conchúr White on his stunning new EP 'Dreamers'
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Conchúr White on his stunning new EP ‘Dreamers’

June 24, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #45 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Northern Irish artist Conchúr White to talk about his stunning new EP ‘Dreamers’. Hailing from County Armagh in Northern Ireland, Conchúr […]

LITANY shares new single 'Sleepover' from new EP 'Adult Movies'
New Music

LITANY shares new single ‘Sleepover’ from new EP ‘Adult Movies’

June 24, 2021 XS Noize

Litany’s recent tracks ‘Playlist’, ‘Uh-huh’ and ‘Starsign’ have taken her on a series of life-affirming adventures, highlights of which have included creative collabs with Oscar Scheller and Joe Lycett, a huge growth in her following (800,000 monthly listeners at Spotify), and airplay at 6 Music and BBC Introducing. She […]

AQUILO shares video for ‘Out In LA’ - Watch Now!
New Music

AQUILO shares video for ‘Out In LA’ – Watch Now!

June 24, 2021 XS Noize

Aquilo have cultivated a global following which has taken them in excess of 250 million streams, but their current single ‘Out In LA’ is their best moment to date – an expansive hybrid of dreamy, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Glossy Clouds - Beauty Medicine
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Glossy Clouds – Beauty Medicine

June 24, 2021 XS Noize

On June 25th, Lyon based indie-rock collective Glossy Clouds, release new single ‘Beauty Medicine’ via UK independent label, KWS Blank Canvas Music. ‘Beauty Medicine’ follows debut single ‘Plastic Mustache’ and is the second single to […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Ryan The Son - Found
Exclusive!

TRACK PREMIERE: Ryan The Son – Found

June 24, 2021 XS Noize

Texas-based singer-songwriter Ryan The Son bursts back onto the scene with his powerful debut album ‘Timeless Present’, June 25th. Pulling influence from the likes of Jon Bellion, Han Zimmer, Phil Collins and Kid Cudi, his […]

TRAMPOLENE release video for new single 'Shoot The Lights' - Watch Now!
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TRAMPOLENE release video for new single ‘Shoot The Lights’ – Watch Now!

June 24, 2021 XS Noize

Three imaginative boyos, TRAMPOLENE, release a new single ‘Shoot The Lights,’ today, Thursday 24th June. ‘Shoot The Lights’ was produced by Mike Moore (Baxter Dury/Liam Gallagher). Jack Jones on ‘Shoot The Lights’ “ for me […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Keuning – A Mild Case of Everything 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Keuning – A Mild Case of Everything

June 24, 2021 Randall Radic

Almost two decades ago, Dave Keuning left Iowa and moved to Las Vegas, where he placed an ad in the Las Vegas Weekly, which stated he wanted to form a band and cited Oasis as […]

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