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          The Milk Return with ‘Borderlands’ — Their Most Ambitious Album to Date

          August 15, 2025

          On 19 September, WLS Records will release The Milk’s sophisticated new album Borderlands, which features outstanding songwriting, deftly served by extraordinary musicianship, mixed with ambitious arrangements and world-class production. A lovingly crafted sonic memoir, it […]

          Silent Running
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          Belfast’s Silent Running Return with Fifth Album ‘Northstar’

          August 15, 2025

          Belfast’s Silent Running folded for a full 30 years after releasing their third album in 1989. One of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s was burned out. They had headlined numerous nights at London’s […]

          Ronboy
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          Ronboy Returns with Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring The National’s Matt Berninger

          August 15, 2025

          Ronboy, the exciting artist project of musician Julia Laws, returns with a haunting new single “Disaster” featuring The National’s frontman Matt Berninger. The track first made its debut on Matt Berninger’s North American US Tour, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2

          August 13, 2025

          We are closing in on the 58th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s death; complications from Huntington’s Disease finally sealed his fate on October 3rd, 1967. Despite the lengthy time that has passed, his fingerprints are still […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

          August 6, 2025

          When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy

          August 15, 2025

          Nottingham’s The Level was bursting at the seams on August 11th as Grammy-winning indie-rock darlings Wet Leg brought their Moisturizer tour to town — and they didn’t just play a gig, they turned it into […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2024: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2025: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham

          July 17, 2025

          Mangata Festival returned to Nottingham on July 12th, bringing with it a thunderous celebration of heavy music spread across multiple venues in the city. But the festivities began even earlier with Solgata, the official pre-party […]

        • 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// 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, […]

          IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory

          April 3, 2025

          On April 29th, one of Britain’s most electrifying live acts, The Darkness, lit up a sold-out OVO Wembley Arena with an impossible show to ignore. Kicking off the night in fine style were Ash, the […]

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          Gigs

          Jason Derulo’s 2026 tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more

          August 10, 2025

          Jason Derulo will be touring the UK in 2026, performing at some of the UK’s grandest venues in major cities. His return promises to be unforgettable, with electrifying dance moves, chart-topping bangers, and a voice […]

          OneRepublic
          Gigs

          The ultimate guide to OneRepublic’s tour

          August 8, 2025

          Pop-rock sensation OneRepublic will bring their “Sweet Escape Tour” to Australia and New Zealand next year. With support from special guest Zara Larsson, Ryan Tedder and the crew will bring their hit songs “Counting Stars” […]

          Metallica
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          Everything you need to know about Metallica’s 2026 tour

          August 2, 2025

          From anthems to soulful ballads, Metallica is gearing up to take you on a unique journey through their 40-year catalogue. With no-repeat setlists, colossal stages, and an array of hard-hitting support acts, “M72 World Tour” […]

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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

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

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        • The Subways
          Podcasts

          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
          Podcasts

          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

          In Episode #238 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam to talk about her new album, All Things Light. From her multi-platinum hit “Burning House” to co-writing on Beyoncé’s […]

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Month: May 2022

Women’s Work Festival 2022 starts this week in Belfast from 2nd – 5th June 1
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Women’s Work Festival 2022 starts this week in Belfast from 2nd – 5th June

May 31, 2022 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre is delighted to reveal a sixth series of its Women’s Work Festival, starting this week in Belfast. It will run across four punchy, packed days and nights across a bank […]

BETH ORTON announces new album & shares first single 'Weather Alive'
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BETH ORTON announces new album & shares first single ‘Weather Alive’

May 31, 2022 XS Noize

Beth Orton is very pleased to announce details of her seventh studio album, Weather Alive – set for release on 23rd September 2022. It will be her first album through her new record label Partisan […]

WILL BUTLER shares two new songs 'A Stranger's House' and 'Nearer To Thee'
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WILL BUTLER shares two new songs ‘A Stranger’s House’ and ‘Nearer To Thee’

May 31, 2022 XS Noize

Today, alongside news of his first run of shows since 2019, Will Butler has released two new songs. A Stranger’s House’/’Nearer to Thee are available on all streaming platforms now. Watch Butler’s menacing video for […]

THE FINN BROTHERS reissue 'Finn' for the first time ever on vinyl - feat bonus ten track 'Finn Demos' 1
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THE FINN BROTHERS reissue ‘Finn’ for the first time ever on vinyl – feat bonus ten track ‘Finn Demos’

May 31, 2022 XS Noize

“Quincy Jones says it’s about leaving space for God to walk through the room. I can hear that on Finn. You might not want to acknowledge it for fear that it’ll go as soon as […]

ABOVE & BEYOND announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Friday 23rd September 2022 1
Gigs

ABOVE & BEYOND announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Friday 23rd September 2022

May 31, 2022 XS Noize

Above & Beyond, or Jono, Tony and Paavo as they are better known to their legions of fans around the world, have been at the forefront of electronic dance music for two decades. Founders of […]

INTERVIEW: Brooke Combe Talks “Miss Me Now” & Touring With Miles Kane
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INTERVIEW: Brooke Combe Talks “Miss Me Now” & Touring With Miles Kane

May 30, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

After a hugely successful 2021, which saw her pick up the Breakthrough Female prize at the Scottish Music Awards, 21-year-old Brooke Combe has had an impressive 2022 so far. She released her latest single, “Miss […]

LADYBYRD shares her debut single ‘Too Close To Call’
New Music

LADYBYRD shares her debut single ‘Too Close To Call’

May 30, 2022 XS Noize

18-year-old newcomer Ladybyrd has spent most of her youth living a relatively sheltered existence. While the life experiences she draws upon in her songs are largely based upon classical coming-of-age emotions – relationships, desire, longing […]

JC STEWART shares live video for new single ‘Scars’ - Watch Now
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JC STEWART shares live video for new single ‘Scars’ – Watch Now

May 30, 2022 XS Noize

The MTV VMA nominee JC Stewart adds to his rising star status and 250 million+ streams by sharing his brand new single ‘Scars’. It follows two big tracks already this year for the pop singer-songwriter: […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Magic Epic - Take On Me (The Magic Epic version) 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Magic Epic – Take On Me (The Magic Epic version)

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

Growing up, Toby Juan AKA The Magic Epic loved the famous A-Ha single ‘Take On Me’, so this has always been a goal for him to release his version and put his own spin on […]

NEIL YOUNG to release the long-anticipated 2001 album 'Toast' on July 8th
New Music

NEIL YOUNG to release the long-anticipated 2001 album ‘Toast’ on July 8th

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Neil Young announces the July 8th release of his near-mythical 2001 studio album, ‘Toast’. Recorded at Toast Studios in San Francisco around the turn of the millennium, ‘Toast’ features Young’s legendary musical collaborators Crazy […]

IN FOCUS// Meshuggah @ Rock City, Nottingham 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Meshuggah @ Rock City, Nottingham

May 27, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Swedish extreme progressive metal band Meshuggah visited Nottingham on the 26th of May. Thanks to their sound and approach to music, Meshuggah is considered one of the technical “math” metal genre leaders amongst its fans. […]

INTERVIEW: Clint Boon on new Inspiral Carpets reissues, broadcasting & more 2
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INTERVIEW: Clint Boon on new Inspiral Carpets reissues, broadcasting & more

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #88 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with radio presenter and Inspiral Carpets icon Clint Boon. Madchester legends Inspiral Carpets recently reissued their albums Revenge of the Goldfish and Devil […]

KARIN ANN shares the new single ‘poison apple’ 2
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KARIN ANN shares the new single ‘poison apple’

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

Established as a star for the Gen Z audience across central Europe, 20-year-old Karin Ann has also ignited wider international attention in recent months. Jack Saunders at Radio 1 supported her singles ‘looking at porn’ […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses

May 27, 2022 Sean Crossey

Today is the 27th of May, which means it’s exactly 32 years to the day since I awoke on a gloriously sunny day in Morecambe with THE golden ticket in my hand. That golden ticket […]

DURAN DURAN share 'All of You' (Erol Alkan extended rework)
Gigs

DURAN DURAN share ‘All of You’ (Erol Alkan extended rework)

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

Duran Duran have today released ‘ALL OF YOU’ (EROL ALKAN EXTENDED REWORK). Premiered by Erol Alkan in Ibiza at Duran Duran ‘Touch The Sunrise’, the band’s immersive weekend experience that lifted the curtain on the island’s […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Plain Mister Smith - Flawed Diamonds
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Plain Mister Smith – Flawed Diamonds

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

Indie-Folk enigma Plain Mister Smith recently released his debut album ‘I’m Just Plain Mister Smith’. The brainchild of Vancouver based multi-instrumentalist, composer and all-around quirky ideas man Mark Jowett, Plain Mister Smith has already established […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Stars - From Capelton Hill
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Stars – From Capelton Hill

May 27, 2022 Ashley Kreutter

Canadian-born indie-babes Stars are back with their ninth studio album, From Capelton Hill. Marked by the band’s signature lush and vivid instrumentation and Amy Millan’s soft-yet-potent vocals draped over the top, it comes to pass […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Painted Shield – Painted Shield 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Painted Shield – Painted Shield 2

May 27, 2022 Alex Hoggard

The Pandemic caused many established bands to rethink and adjust their writing and recording process to continue producing music. While in-person sessions were off the cards, modern technology allowed musicians to produce records without meeting. […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Winn Winn – Pool Day
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Winn Winn – Pool Day

May 26, 2022 Randall Radic

Dance-pop duo Winn Winn introduces their debut single, “Pool Day,” following last year’s cover of “Young Folks.” Made up of Adam Winn, the drummer of the Echo Park-based band SWIMM, and his wife, Syd, Winn […]

LIAM GALLAGHER announces huge Knebworth Park show & ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ album release date 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher – C’Mon You Know

May 26, 2022 Michael Barron

Liam Gallagher is a huge Manchester City fan who uses the Manchester City chant at gigs. He has now borrowed Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling’s catchphrase “C’Mon You Know” for the title of his new […]

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