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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
          News

          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
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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
          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
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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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INTERVIEW: Mike Peters of The Alarm - “I thought, if we're going to do this record, it's got to come out before the  lockdown ends.” 1
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INTERVIEW: Mike Peters of The Alarm – “I thought, if we’re going to do this record, it’s got to come out before the lockdown ends.”

March 31, 2021 Lee Campbell

The Alarm’s latest album ‘War’ was written, produced & released in an astounding 50 days, just in time for lead singer Mike Peters’ birthday. Lee Campbell spoke with Mike about this unique LP and some […]

BOBBY GILLESPIE & JEHNNY BETH announce new collaborative album ‘Utopian Ashes’ - Out July 2nd 1
New Music

BOBBY GILLESPIE & JEHNNY BETH announce new collaborative album ‘Utopian Ashes’ – Out July 2nd

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie has teamed up with solo artist and Savages vocalist Jehnny Beth to release the album ‘Utopian Ashes’ on July 2nd. Previewed today by the lead single ‘Remember We Were Lovers’, […]

DINOSAUR JR. share video for new single 'Garden' - taken from new album 'Sweep It Into Space' out April 23rd
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DINOSAUR JR. share video for new single ‘Garden’ – taken from new album ‘Sweep It Into Space’ out April 23rd

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

Dinosaur Jr. will release their new album, Sweep It Into Space, on April 23rd via Jagjaguwar. Today, they present the album’s second single, ‘Garden’, which follows ‘I Ran Away’, As is typical, Lou Barlow writes […]

NICK WILSON shares ‘Lead Me To The Water' - The lead track from his forthcoming debut album ‘Now I’m Falling’ 1
Gigs

NICK WILSON shares ‘Lead Me To The Water’ – The lead track from his forthcoming debut album ‘Now I’m Falling’

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

Blessed with an ability to set pearls of wisdom to blissful acoustic melodies, Nick Wilson’s engaging songwriting hones in on universal topics. From early highlights ‘Miles Apart’ and ‘Headlights’ to last year’s ‘Love and Heartache’ […]

THIS FEELING launches record label in partnership with ADA
New Music

THIS FEELING launches record label in partnership with ADA

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

This Feeling have developed an enviable reputation that represents the beating heart of the UK rock ‘n’ roll scene. The club night and new music champions have developed an enviable reputation amongst audiences and artists […]

MY BLOODY VALENTINE sign to Domino Records & release their full catalogue digitally for the first time ever! 1
New Music

MY BLOODY VALENTINE sign to Domino Records & release their full catalogue digitally for the first time ever!

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

Domino are immensely proud to announce the signing of my bloody valentine, with the band’s seminal catalogue being made available digitally in full for the first time ever as of today. New physical editions for […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Bess Atwell - Time Comes In Roses
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Bess Atwell – Time Comes In Roses

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

Following on from the huge success of her recently unveiled single ‘Co-op’, which was premiered by BBC 6Music and marked her first release on Lucy Rose’s Real Kind Records, emerging singer and songwriter Bess Atwell […]

GARBAGE announce their brand-new seventh studio album 'No Gods No Masters' - set for release on 11th June 1
Gigs

GARBAGE announce their brand-new seventh studio album ‘No Gods No Masters’ – set for release on 11th June

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

Garbage have today announced their brand-new seventh studio album No Gods No Masters, set for release on 11 June Via Stunvolume/Infectious Music. The band have also shared the track The Men Who Rule the World […]

GRUFF RHYS announces headline Dublin show for October 2021
Gigs

GRUFF RHYS announces headline Dublin show for October 2021

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

Celebrating his upcoming album “Seeking New Gods” through Rough Trade Records, Gruff Rhys makes his highly anticipated return to Dublin. He will perform live at Liberty Hall Theatre, 30th October 2021. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.ie […]

THE LUCID DREAM share new single 'Sunrise' from forthcoming album 'The Deep End' 1
Gigs

THE LUCID DREAM share new single ‘Sunrise’ from forthcoming album ‘The Deep End’

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

Today Carlisle’s The Lucid Dream share their latest single, “Sunrise” from their upcoming album, The Deep End due out 23rd April (new date) on Holy Are You Recordings.  Frontman Mark Emmerson explains, ’’Sunrise’ was the […]

THE AMORPHOUS ANDROGYNOUS return with Peter Hamill collaboration, ‘We Persuade Ourselves We Are Immortal’ 1
New Music

THE AMORPHOUS ANDROGYNOUS return with Peter Hamill collaboration, ‘We Persuade Ourselves We Are Immortal’

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

The Amorphous Androgynous return with a 40-minute six-part epic rock odyssey Peter Hamill collaboration, ‘We Persuade Ourselves We Are Immortal’ out now on vinyl and CD here, available on all streaming services from 21st May […]

GARY NUMAN shares new track 'Saints And Liars' ahead of new album ‘Intruder’
New Music

GARY NUMAN shares new track ‘Saints And Liars’ ahead of new album ‘Intruder’

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

Few artists continue to experiment with new sonic approaches and overarching conceptual themes so deep into their career, but Gary Numan has always been the type to break the mould. The synth-pop pioneer’s two recent […]

LISSIE announces ‘Catching A Tiger (Anniversary Edition)’ & ‘Watch Over Me (Early Works 2002-2009)’ 1
New Music

LISSIE announces ‘Catching A Tiger (Anniversary Edition)’ & ‘Watch Over Me (Early Works 2002-2009)’

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

Gearing up for a very special summer, Lissie celebrates a decade of her seminal 2010 full-length debut with the expanded ‘Catching A Tiger (Anniversary Edition)’, which is out on June 25th via The Orchard. The […]

INTERVIEW with Kentucky pop-rock duo Rags And Riches 3
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Kentucky pop-rock duo Rags And Riches

March 29, 2021 Randall Radic

Recently, Lexington, Kentucky pop-rock duo Rags And Riches released the music video for “Crossfire,” a song about wading through all the anxieties and obstacles life throws at you and coming out sane. Made up of […]

SKAAR announces a new collection of songs titled ‘Waiting’ on April 16th - Hear lead single ‘Say Something Now’
New Music

SKAAR announces a new collection of songs titled ‘Waiting’ on April 16th – Hear lead single ‘Say Something Now’

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

With nominations for Best Pop Artist and Best New Artist at Spellemannprisen (the Norwegian Grammy Awards), millions of streams and growing acclaim, SKAAR is a star in her homeland. Also making significant progress internationally following […]

MORCHEEBA share new single 'The Moon' taken from upcoming album 'Blackest Blue' 1
New Music

MORCHEEBA share new single ‘The Moon’ taken from upcoming album ‘Blackest Blue’

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

Morcheeba shares ‘The Moon’, the third single from the upcoming studio album ‘Blackest Blue’ due May 14th 2021. Released on a full moon ‘The Moon’ follows on recently released singles ‘Oh Oh Yeah’ and ‘Sounds Of Blue’; the latter released alongside […]

BEANS ON TOAST announces Winter 2021 tour dates 1
Gigs

BEANS ON TOAST announces Winter 2021 tour dates

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

Hitting the road between 2nd – 18th December and taking in 15 dates altogether, Beans will be making a beeline for some of the UK’s finest live haunts in Cambridge, Colchester, Bath, Exeter, Reading, Stoke, […]

Irish pop artist ALICE LA releases new single '21st Century Woman' - Listen Now!
New Music

Irish pop artist ALICE LA releases new single ’21st Century Woman’ – Listen Now!

March 29, 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 […]

THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Gold’ ahead of self titled second album - out July 30th 1
Gigs

THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Gold’ ahead of self titled second album – out July 30th

March 28, 2021 XS Noize

After shooting to the forefront of the UK folk/Americana scene with their debut album ‘Wild Silence’, The Wandering Hearts headed to the genre’s spiritual home of Woodstock at the start of 2020 to work on […]

NEWFAMILIAR share their second single ‘Here For You’ - Listen Now!
New Music

NEWFAMILIAR share their second single ‘Here For You’ – Listen Now!

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

With its combination of timeless songwriting, wholehearted emotion and fervent soul, newfamiliar established their huge potential with their debut track ‘How Can I?’. It accelerated to #1 on iTunes’ singer-songwriter chart and earned its first […]

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