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        • Echo & The Bunnymen
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          Echo & The Bunnymen Announce Nationwide UK Tour ‘The Very Best of Echo & The Bunnymen’

          September 15, 2025

          One of the most influential British bands, Echo & The Bunnymen have today announced a major nationwide tour for 2026. ‘The Very Best of Echo & The Bunnymen 1978-2026’ will celebrate the songs that have […]

          Lewis Capaldi
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          Lewis Capaldi Announces Biggest-Ever UK & Ireland Outdoor Headline Shows for 2026

          September 15, 2025

          After unprecedented demand that saw the biggest ever rush for tickets across both pre-sale and general sale, Lewis Capaldi is blazing through a triumphant 200,000-ticket sold out 17-date UK arena tour – and he shows […]

          Happy Mondays
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          Happy Mondays Announce Belfast & Dublin Shows for April 2026 with Special Guests The Farm

          September 15, 2025

          Ahead of the 35th anniversary of their classic album ‘Pills ‘n’ Thrills And Bellyaches’, the Happy Mondays have confirmed a 22-date tour for March and April 2026. Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder, Bez (freaky dancing […]

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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 […]

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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
          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 […]

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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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
          Interviews

          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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ALBUM REVIEW: The Lucid Dream - The Deep End
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lucid Dream – The Deep End

April 20, 2021 Ben P Scott

With their triumphant fifth album, Carlisle based four-piece The Lucid Dream continues a fascinating journey that has come by leaps and bounds with each LP since the more typical psychedelic rock of their early years. […]

Legendary rockers STATUS QUO announce headline Irish shows for February 2022 1
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Legendary rockers STATUS QUO announce headline Irish shows for February 2022

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

Legendary rockers STATUS QUO are coming back to reclaim their position on the live circuit – with a brand new tour. The ‘Out Out Quoing’ Spring Tour in 2022 will stop off at The Waterfront […]

CHVRCHES release their long-awaited new single 'He Said She Said' - Listen Now!
New Music

CHVRCHES release their long-awaited new single ‘He Said She Said’ – Listen Now!

April 19, 2021 XS Noize

CHVRCHES have released their long-awaited new single “He Said She Said,” available to stream and download via Glassnote Records. Recorded almost entirely remotely on two different sides of the Atlantic, the song arrives three years […]

JAMES release brand-new track 'Beautiful Beaches' from their forthcoming album 'All The Colours of You' 1
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JAMES release brand-new track ‘Beautiful Beaches’ from their forthcoming album ‘All The Colours of You’

April 19, 2021 XS Noize

JAMES have announced the release of a brand-new track, taken from their forthcoming album ALL THE COLOURS OF YOU, to be released on 4 June. BEAUTIFUL BEACHES is available now across all DSPs. Also announced […]

SHE DREW THE GUN announces new album 'Behave Myself' due for release Sept 24th
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SHE DREW THE GUN announces new album ‘Behave Myself’ due for release Sept 24th

April 19, 2021 XS Noize

She Drew The Gun are today announcing their return with new album ‘Behave Myself’. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed ‘Revolution Of Mind’, which was named among BBC 6 Music’s Albums Of The Year, is […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Silverware - No Plans
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Silverware – No Plans

April 19, 2021 Randall Radic

San Francisco-based ethereal art-pop artist Ainsley Wagoner, who writes, records, and performs as Silverware, releases her brand-new album, No Plans, on April 23. In addition to creating plush music, Ainsley is a product designer, who […]

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH releases ‘Oh My God Please’ from his forthcoming album ‘To Carry A Whale’ - out June 18th
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BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH releases ‘Oh My God Please’ from his forthcoming album ‘To Carry A Whale’ – out June 18th

April 19, 2021 XS Noize

Benjamin Francis Leftwich has unveiled a new track from his anticipated fourth album ‘To Carry A Whale’, out June 18th via Dirty Hit. Called ‘Oh My God Please’, the track is released alongside a captivating […]

DROPKICK MURPHYS share video For ‘Queen Of Suffolk County’
New Music

DROPKICK MURPHYS share video For ‘Queen Of Suffolk County’

April 16, 2021 XS Noize

Dropkick Murphys have shared the music video for their new single, “Queen Of Suffolk County,” from their forthcoming album Turn Up That Dial, due out April 30 via band-owned Born & Bred Records. The music […]

CHET FAKER announces new album 'Hotel Surrender' & shares the video for new single 'Whatever Tomorrow' 2
New Music

CHET FAKER announces new album ‘Hotel Surrender’ & shares the video for new single ‘Whatever Tomorrow’

April 16, 2021 XS Noize

Five-time ARIA award-winning producer, songwriter and artist, Nick Murphy today announces the highly anticipated new album from his Chet Faker project, Hotel Surrender, will arrive on 16th July 2021 via his own label, Detail Records […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Amerigo Gazaway - The Notorious J.B.’s: The B.I.G. Payback
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Amerigo Gazaway – The Notorious J.B.’s: The B.I.G. Payback

April 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. Amerigo is best known for his mash-up […]

THE STRUTS share new single 'Low Key In Love' featuring paris jackson
New Music

THE STRUTS share new single ‘Low Key In Love’ featuring paris jackson

April 16, 2021 XS Noize

British glam rockers The Struts and acclaimed singer and songwriter paris jackson have joined forces for ‘Low Key in Love’ a fiery duet out now via Interscope / Polydor Records. Listen here. Fuelled by their […]

ALICE LA shares video for new single '21st Century Woman'
New Music

ALICE LA shares video for new single ’21st Century Woman’

April 16, 2021 XS Noize

Alice LA is a versatile artist dabbling in pop music, with a background in Multi-Media skills and such experimental yet striking visuals that gel well with her music, Upbeat and high energy live shows, a […]

VAN MORRISON announces his first-ever virtual performance on May 8th
Gigs

VAN MORRISON announces his first-ever virtual performance on May 8th

April 16, 2021 XS Noize

Van Morrison will mark the May 7th release of his eagerly anticipated new double-album ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ by playing his first-ever virtual performance on May 8th. The multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist […]

Anonymous music collective PORCELAIN ask listeners to choose dark versus light on new single ‘Hold Me In The Dark’
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Anonymous music collective PORCELAIN ask listeners to choose dark versus light on new single ‘Hold Me In The Dark’

April 16, 2021 XS Noize

Released on April 9th ‘Hold Me In The Dark’ is deliberately bittersweet, inviting listeners to choose whether to hear darkness or light in both the instrumentation and the lyrics. For those that hear darkness ‘Hold […]

THE CORAL release 'Vacancy' from their forthcoming studio album 'Coral Island'
New Music

THE CORAL release ‘Vacancy’ from their forthcoming studio album ‘Coral Island’

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

Following Ray Manzarek and Ray Davies into the woozy headrush of the House Of Mirrors and meeting Boris Karloff by the Coconut Shy, The Coral send their latest broadcast from the shores of their own […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Riah Knight - If You Love Her
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TRACK PREMIERE: Riah Knight – If You Love Her

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

As a child Riah Knight took to the treetops of her Sussex village to write, often coming down with a song. At the age of eleven, she had joined her first band, going on a […]

CHUBBY AND THE GANG share new single 'Lightning Don't Strike Twice' + announce mammoth 40 date UK & IRE tour
Gigs

CHUBBY AND THE GANG share new single ‘Lightning Don’t Strike Twice’ + announce mammoth 40 date UK & IRE tour

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

Fast-rising London punk 5-piece Chubby and the Gang have shared a new song and accompanying music video. ‘Lightning Don’t Strike Twice’ was premiered yesterday evening by Steve Lamacq on BBC 6Music, and is part of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Greta Van Fleet - The Battle at Garden’s Gate
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Greta Van Fleet – The Battle at Garden’s Gate

April 15, 2021 Daniel Lynch

Greta Van Fleet is a band that divides opinion. Loved and lambasted equally by critics and classic rock fans, picking up Grammy awards while being shunned as little more than a Led Zeppelin tribute. It […]

NEWFAMILIAR share the video for second single 'Here For You'
New Music

NEWFAMILIAR share the video for second single ‘Here For You’

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

Having made a flying start with their debut single ‘How Can I?’ which powered to #1 on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart, the band’s second single ‘Here For You’ shot straight to #2. Debuted by BBC […]

RINA SAWAYAMA releases new single 'Chosen Family' feat Elton John
Gigs

RINA SAWAYAMA releases new single ‘Chosen Family’ feat Elton John

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

London based critically acclaimed recording artist Rina Sawayama releases a special rendition of Chosen Family featuring Elton John. Originally produced by Danny L Harle and written by Rina, Danny, and Jonny Latimer, the powerful ballad […]

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