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          Humanist Release Deluxe Edition of “On The Edge of a Lost and Lonely World” with New Track “Everybody Needs” ft. Emily Breeze

          August 26, 2025

          Just over a year since the release of the acclaimed album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, today Humanist announce the release of an expanded deluxe edition of the LP – out today via Bella […]

          DOVES
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          DOVES reveal ‘Best of..’ track listing and announce new Sheffield and Manchester live shows

          August 26, 2025

          DOVES have revealed the name of the unreleased track set to appear on their upcoming collection of three-decade-spanning career highs, ‘So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves’, alongside the 18 other hit singles, album highlights and […]

          Oasis
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          Oasis release ‘Bring It Down (Live From Edinburgh 9 August ’25)’

          August 22, 2025

          Ahead of beginning their sold-out run of shows in North America, Oasis release ‘Bring It On Down (Live from Edinburgh, 9 August ‘25).’ The track was recorded on Saturday 9th August at the second of […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

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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: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

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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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        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
          Gigs

          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

          August 16, 2025

          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

          Lady Gaga
          Gigs

          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

          August 13, 2025

          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

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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
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          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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        • John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
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          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, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

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          The Subways
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          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 […]

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The HU announce new album 'Rumble of Thunder' & unleash new track ‘Black Thunder’ 2
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The HU announce new album ‘Rumble of Thunder’ & unleash new track ‘Black Thunder’

July 8, 2022 XS Noize

Today breakthrough Mongolian rock act The HU announced details of their long-awaited sophomore album Rumble of Thunder, recorded via Better Noise Music, and released new single ‘Black Thunder’ alongside an official music video. The band’s […]

INTERVIEW: Tim Finn on Split Enz, Forenzics & The Ghost Of Santiago 1
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INTERVIEW: Tim Finn on Split Enz, Forenzics & The Ghost Of Santiago

July 8, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #91 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with renowned singer-songwriter Tim Finn about The Ghost of Santiago, the second collaboration album with legendary guitarist and producer Phil Manzanera. The Ghost […]

WATCH: The 1975 return with new single ‘Part Of The Band’ 2
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WATCH: The 1975 return with new single ‘Part Of The Band’

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 return today with new single ‘Part Of The Band’ – the first taste of their highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’, the […]

THE CULT announce new album 'Under The Midnight Sun' & share video for first single ‘Give Me Mercy’ 1
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THE CULT announce new album ‘Under The Midnight Sun’ & share video for first single ‘Give Me Mercy’

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Cult have announced the October 7th release of their new album, Under The Midnight Sun, produced by Tom Dalgety (Pixies, Ghost, Royal Blood) and coming out via Black Hill Records. And today, the celebrated […]

INTERVIEW: POESY shares the story & meaning behind new single 'Multiply' & teases her tour plans
Interviews

INTERVIEW: POESY shares the story & meaning behind new single ‘Multiply’ & teases her tour plans

July 7, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

As championed by Billboard, Canadian goth-pop artist POESY is certainly making waves. Later this summer, she’ll captivate an audience of millions when she performs an original anthem at the opening and closing ceremonies of the […]

Keane's TOM CHAPLIN unveils short film starring Niamh Cusack for 'Midpoint' the debut title-track from new solo album 1
Gigs

Keane’s TOM CHAPLIN unveils short film starring Niamh Cusack for ‘Midpoint’ the debut title-track from new solo album

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

Tom Chaplin releases a stunning new album, Midpoint, on September 2nd his first on BMG. Produced by Ethan Johns, this emotionally charged collection features thirteen brand new songs sung with beauty and grace. At 43, […]

THE LEMONHEADS announce 'It’s A Shame About Ray anniversary Tour' at The Limelight 2, Belfast, 25th Sept 2022 1
Gigs

THE LEMONHEADS announce ‘It’s A Shame About Ray anniversary Tour’ at The Limelight 2, Belfast, 25th Sept 2022

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Lemonheads’ fifth album, It’s a Shame About Ray, turns 30 this year, and to celebrate, Evan Dando will be taking the current lineup of the band on the road to play the album in […]

The Waterboys release psychedelic video for new single 'Blackberry Girl'
Gigs

The Waterboys release psychedelic video for new single ‘Blackberry Girl’

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

Following the band’s euphoric, landmark performance at the iconic Glastonbury Festival last month and the release of their acclaimed new album All Souls Hill, The Waterboys have released the video for their new single ‘Blackberry […]

BILLY IDOL adds TOYAH to line-up for Roadside Tour in October 1
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BILLY IDOL adds TOYAH to line-up for Roadside Tour in October

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

Billy Idol is delighted to announce that Toyah will be joining the October UK dates of The Roadside Tour 2022, alongside very special guest, Television. Billy will be heading out with some new music and a stack of timeless classics for his […]

Dutch singer-songwriter GILDOR shares new single ‘Thinking Back’
New Music

Dutch singer-songwriter GILDOR shares new single ‘Thinking Back’

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

The folk-pop singer-songwriter Gildor writes songs with an enchanting timeless quality. Drawing on influences such as JJ Cale, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and Nick Drake, Gildor proves that breezy melodies, reflective lyricism and a […]

LISTEN: Dylan John Thomas shares new single ‘If I Didn’t Laugh’
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LISTEN: Dylan John Thomas shares new single ‘If I Didn’t Laugh’

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

Dylan John Thomas’s recent single ‘Fever’ was the catalyst for a succession of big moments for the 24-year-old singer-songwriter. He celebrated the track’s release by fulfilling a lifelong ambition when he played a sold-out Glasgow […]

Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody to receive ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award in Belfast on November 15th
Gigs

SNOW PATROL To Play Acoustic Concert on Bangor Seafront To Celebrate the Award of Freedom of The Borough to Gary Lightbody

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

Gary Lightbody, lead singer of Snow Patrol and the City of Bangor’s most famous son, will be awarded the Freedom of the Borough by Ards and North Down Borough Council at a special civic ceremony […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Casablanca - I Wish I Was Born Straight 3
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TRACK PREMIERE: Casablanca – I Wish I Was Born Straight

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

Italian-born and naturalised British, casablanca is a singer-songwriter based in London. His ’90s influenced Indie-Rock delves into the deepest parts of the queer experience: open relationships, shame, promiscuity, anonymous sex and the spectre of HIV. […]

INTERPOL announce 'Big Shot City' global exhibition and pop-up shop running July 12-17 in London 1
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INTERPOL announce ‘Big Shot City’ global exhibition and pop-up shop running July 12-17 in London

July 6, 2022 XS Noize

Interpol invite you to Big Shot City – a global exhibition and pop-up shop running July 12-17, marking the release of the group’s seventh album The Other Side Of Make-Believe. The exhibition, named after one of the songs […]

COLDPLAY reveal the video for 'Biutyful' featuring a diverse cast of puppets by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Gigs

COLDPLAY reveal the video for ‘Biutyful’ featuring a diverse cast of puppets by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop

July 6, 2022 XS Noize

Coldplay have today premiered the video for Biutyful, the sparkling cut from their latest album Music Of The Spheres. The video features a diverse cast of puppets by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. It follows the […]

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares new track 'Hypnotized' with Wuh Oh
Gigs

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares new track ‘Hypnotized’ with Wuh Oh

July 6, 2022 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a new track Hypnotized with Glaswegian producer, composer and performer Wuh Oh, which is out now via Cooking Vinyl. Hypnotized sees Sophie return to her original dance roots, but in her […]

Gilbert O’Sullivan shares new single ‘Let Me Know’ taken from his forthcoming acclaimed album 'Driven' - out 22 July
New Music

Gilbert O’Sullivan shares new single ‘Let Me Know’ taken from his forthcoming acclaimed album ‘Driven’ – out 22 July

July 6, 2022 XS Noize

Today BMG release ‘Let Me Know’, the second single to be taken from Gilbert O’Sullivan’s twentieth studio album, Driven, out on 22nd July. The accompanying video was mixed with an immersive 360 Reality Audio in […]

Bear's Den soundtrack third season of Apple TV's hit series 'Trying'
Gigs

Bear’s Den soundtrack third season of Apple TV’s hit series ‘Trying’

July 6, 2022 XS Noize

Following on from the enormous praise they received for their fourth studio album ‘Blue Hours’, which was released earlier this year and reached #1 in the UK indie charts and #6 in the UK album […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: El Misti - Sad & Blue
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: El Misti – Sad & Blue

July 6, 2022 XS Noize

‘The Ramblings of a Drunken Band EP’ is the new extended-release from Liverpool/Cheshire collective El Misti, consisting of two brand new tracks plus outtakes from both previous albums, 2020’s self-titled debut ‘El Misti’ and 2021’s […]

KASABIAN take a trip back to Leicester in new video for ‘CHEMICALS'
Gigs

KASABIAN return to Belfast & Dublin this October

July 6, 2022 XS Noize

Leicester rockers Kasabian have announced they are back with headline shows at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 20th October and Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on 21st October. The news comes as the band prepares for the […]

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