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          Labrinth Ignites the Cosmic Opera Era with New Single “IMPLOSION”

          November 20, 2025

          Visionary artist, producer, and composer Labrinth returns with “IMPLOSION,” a pulse-racing new single that marks the next chapter of his upcoming album, Cosmic Opera: Act I, arriving January 30 via Columbia Records. A thunderous blend […]

          Lily Allen
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          Lily Allen Returns with Her Biggest-Ever UK & Ireland Arena Tour — June 2026

          November 20, 2025

          The remarkable Lily Allen — whose acclaimed new album West End Girl has become a global sensation with over 150 million streams and a third consecutive Top 5 entry on the UK Albums Chart — […]

          KillerStar
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          KillerStar Return with New Album ‘The Afterglow’ — Hear Lead Single ‘So Easy’

          November 19, 2025

          After earning 4-star reviews from MOJO, The Times and RnR along with glowing comparisons to David Bowie, Suede and prime ‘70s art rock for their self-titled debut, KillerStar return with the release of their electrifying second album ‘The Afterglow’ on March 20th via High Wire Records. The band today […]

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          Aerosmith & Yungblud
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          REVIEW: Aerosmith & Yungblud – One More Time EP

          November 20, 2025

          The unlikely team-up of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry and Yorkshire’s punk-pop firebrand Yungblud has dropped a 5-track EP, One More Time. Four brand-new co-writes plus a glossy 2025 rework of “Back In the […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: James – Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: James – Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of

          November 19, 2025

          For a band often frozen in the public imagination as ’90s indie heroes, James have spent over four decades proving they are far more than that label suggests. Formed in 1982, the Manchester group have […]

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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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          Bastille
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          LIVE REVIEW: Bastille – Songs from The First 15 Years at The O2, London

          November 19, 2025

          With three UK number-one albums, a string of major hits, and—impressively—their original core line-up still intact since forming in 2010, now seems the perfect moment for Bastille to take stock of everything they’ve built.  Their […]

          Levellers
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          LIVE REVIEW: Levellers — Shepherds Bush Empire Zeitgeist 30th Anniversary Tour

          November 18, 2025

          When it comes to Levellers albums that fans rally behind, Levelling the Land often steals the spotlight. Its influence is unquestionable. But it’s far from the only record in their catalogue deserving anniversary treatment. This […]

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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 […]

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          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

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          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
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          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

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          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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        • TAVE
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          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

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          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

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        • Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
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          November 16, 2025

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          ALKY
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          ALKY on breaking the cycle with debut album ‘Rinse & Repeat’ | XS Noize Podcast #258

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          The Charlatans
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          Martin Blunt – The Charlatans: Inside new album ‘We Are Love’ | XS Noize Podcast #257

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Month: April 2022

ALBUM PREMIERE: Kate Clover drops debut LP ‘Bleed Your Heart Out’
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ALBUM PREMIERE: Kate Clover drops debut LP ‘Bleed Your Heart Out’

April 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Growing up in Los Angeles, California, surrounded by skaters and surfers, Kate Clover felt there was something missing in her life – like those two circles weren’t ones in which she truly belonged. She found […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Harrison Barnes - Fashion
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Harrison Barnes – Fashion

April 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

We live, it could easily be argued, in a hugely judgemental and often prejudicial society, and while so many people judge others on what they see on the outside, Harrison Barnes is one of a […]

ARCHITECTS unleash new single and video 'when we were young'
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ARCHITECTS unleash new single and video ‘when we were young’

April 20, 2022 XS Noize

Today ARCHITECTS have unleashed a crushing new single and video “when we were young.” “when we were young is a song that recognises what is gained and what is lost as we get older” says […]

THE SMILE will release their highly anticipated debut album 'A Light For Attracting Attention' on May 13 2
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THE SMILE will release their highly anticipated debut album ‘A Light For Attracting Attention’ on May 13

April 20, 2022 XS Noize

The Smile will release their highly anticipated debut album A Light For Attracting Attention on May 13, 2022 on XL Recordings. The 13-track album was produced and mixed by Nigel Godrich and mastered by Bob […]

EDITORS return with new single & AI generated video 'Heart Attack'
Gigs

EDITORS return with new single & AI generated video ‘Heart Attack’

April 20, 2022 XS Noize

Editors return today with new single ‘Heart Attack’. The track marks their first new music since 2019, and the debut release in their latest incarnation with Ivor Novello winning composer and producer Benjamin John Power, […]

LYKKE LI releases 'Highway to Your Heart' the 2nd single off her upcoming immersive visual album EYEYE
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LYKKE LI releases ‘Highway to Your Heart’ the 2nd single off her upcoming immersive visual album EYEYE

April 20, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Lykke Li releases HIGHWAY TO YOUR HEART, the 2nd single off her upcoming immersive visual album EYEYE. Accompanying the song’s release is a visual component directed by Theo Lindquist.  Following the release of NO […]

FONTAINES D.C. release new single 'Roman Holiday' from new album 'Skinty Fia'
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FONTAINES D.C. release new single ‘Roman Holiday’ from new album ‘Skinty Fia’

April 20, 2022 XS Noize

Last month, Fontaines D.C. released the title track from their highly anticipated new album Skinty Fia – to be released this Friday (22nd April) on Partisan Records. “Skinty Fia,” was met with international acclaim and […]

THE BLINDERS release 'Fight For It' video & announce live shows
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THE BLINDERS release ‘Fight For It’ video & announce live shows

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

The Blinders have released the video for their new single ‘Fight For It’, taken from the forthcoming EP Electric Kool-Aid (Part 2) out digitally on May 13th. The Electric Kool-Aid (Part 2) EP is the […]

Metallica's KIRK HAMMETT releases 'High Plains Drifter' taken from upcoming debut solo EP 1
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Metallica’s KIRK HAMMETT releases ‘High Plains Drifter’ taken from upcoming debut solo EP

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

Kirk Hammett of Metallica has released a first taste of his upcoming debut solo EP in the form of “High Plains Drifter.” The track opens the second side of Portals, Kirk’s four-song EP out April […]

LIVE REVIEW: Reef at Kentish Town Forum, London 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Reef at Kentish Town Forum, London

April 19, 2022 Michael Barron

With Reef’s latest material going in a heavier, rockier and almost AC/DC direction, it seemed appropriate for the first support act to be a rock band dressed in black. Whilst their name doesn’t have black […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lia D’sau shares the acoustic video for latest single 'Sad Teenage Flower'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Lia D’sau shares the acoustic video for latest single ‘Sad Teenage Flower’

April 19, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Like many people, teenage singer-songwriter Lia D’sau found and continues to find refuge and solace in music, and she credits it greatly with helping shape her identity. She hails from a rather musical family – […]

FONTAINES D.C. announce their third album 'Skinty Fia' to be released on 22nd April 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia 

April 19, 2022 Alex Hoggard

Since Fontaines D.C. formed in Dublin in 2017, the five-piece have found widespread critical-acclaim, firstly through debut album Dogrel in 2019, before receiving a nomination for Best Rock Album at the Grammy Awards for 2020’s A Hero’s Death. […]

DURAN DURAN announce two British warm-up shows at the 02 Academy Leicester for May 21st and 22nd 1
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DURAN DURAN announce two British warm-up shows at the 02 Academy Leicester for May 21st and 22nd

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

Duran Duran have announced two British warm-up shows at the 02 Academy Leicester for May 21st and 22nd. The performances will lead into a series of huge headline dates across the UK and Europe for […]

LIAM GALLAGHER launches new adidas Spezial collab with an intimate show in Blackburn
Gigs

LIAM GALLAGHER launches new adidas Spezial collab with an intimate show in Blackburn

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

When an iconic rock ‘n’ roll star teams up with the classiest, coolest sportswear brand around, you know you’re going to get something special. When Liam Gallagher joined forces with adidas Spezial for their latest […]

EMBRACE announce their eighth studio album 'How To Be A Person Like Other People' & new tour, including biggest London show for 17 years
Gigs

EMBRACE announce their eighth studio album ‘How To Be A Person Like Other People’ & new tour, including biggest London show for 17 years

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

Embrace have announced their eighth studio album How To Be A Person Like Other People will be released on 26 August 2022 on their own Mo’betta label through Townsend Music. Produced by Richard McNamara, the […]

IN FOCUS// CRAWLERS @ The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// CRAWLERS @ The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast

April 17, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Liverpool-based four-piece CRAWLERS played the final show of their sold-out debut tour at The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast. Bernie Mc Allister was there to take these fantastic shots.     Since their inception, CRAWLERS have been […]

IN FOCUS// Tommy Cash @ O2 Forum Kentish Town, London 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Tommy Cash @ O2 Forum Kentish Town, London

April 17, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Tommy Cash is an Estonian rapper and artist. He’s mostly known for creating provocative art and music videos, for his dancing and fashion style, and for his collaborations with Little BIG, Ic3peak, $uicideboy$ and fashion […]

THE LATHUMS are back with video for new single 'Sad Face Baby'
Gigs

THE LATHUMS are back with video for new single ‘Sad Face Baby’

April 15, 2022 XS Noize

The first new music of 2022 from The Lathums reveals what lies in the vapour trails of their supersonic success story, with Sad Face Baby’s overwhelming emotion expressed in frontman, Alex Moore’s carnal, impassioned cries […]

The Retro wave in Music and Entertainment 3
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Music and Real Money Slots in the UK: Perfect Combination

April 15, 2022 XS Noize

Slot games are probably the best online casino game adoption. They are easy to play, don’t require any previous knowledge and strategy, and you can win real money while playing. It wouldn’t be far from […]

INTERVIEW: Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK discusses their third album 'If I Never Know You Like This Again' 1
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INTERVIEW: Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK discusses their third album ‘If I Never Know You Like This Again’

April 15, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #79 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Derry native Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK, to talk about their third album, If I Never Know You Like This Again. SOAK’s Bridie […]

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