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        • Remember Monday
          News

          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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
          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          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 […]

        • 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

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

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Moon Panda
          Podcast

          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcast

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcast

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

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BLUR drummer DAVE ROWNTREE releases video for his debut single 'London Bridge'
New Music

BLUR drummer DAVE ROWNTREE releases video for his debut single ‘London Bridge’

July 5, 2022 XS Noize

Blur drummer Dave Rowntree is very pleased to share his first solo single, “London Bridge.” The track is streaming now via Cooking Vinyl and produced with Leo Abrahams (Wild Beasts, Brian Eno, Ghostpoet). It heralds […]

INHALER announce details of a string of dates in October
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INHALER announce details of a string of dates in October

July 5, 2022 XS Noize

Following their triumphant Glastonbury debut and homecoming headline gig at Dublin’s Fairview Park, Inhaler have announced details of a string of dates in October. The band will play three of their biggest UK headline shows […]

ROXY MUSIC's 'The Best Of Roxy Music' to be released on vinyl for the first time in September 1
New Music

ROXY MUSIC’s ‘The Best Of Roxy Music’ to be released on vinyl for the first time in September

July 5, 2022 XS Noize

Marking the very first time an all-career-spanning ROXY MUSIC collection has been made available on vinyl, The Best Of Roxy Music will be released this September 2, 2022, via Virgin / UMe. This iconic collection […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share 'Sleep Next To Plastic' - A Career Spanning Playlist Featuring New & Lost Recordings
New Music

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share ‘Sleep Next To Plastic’ – A Career Spanning Playlist Featuring New & Lost Recordings

July 5, 2022 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers have posted the second in a series of career-spanning Spotify playlists specially curated by the band. Sleep Next To Plastic focuses on the cover versions Manic Street Preachers have performed over the […]

THE LEVELLERS announce 2023 Acoustic Tour of UK Theatres
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THE LEVELLERS announce 2023 Acoustic Tour of UK Theatres

July 5, 2022 XS Noize

Five years after they set out on their hugely acclaimed 2018 Acoustic Tour, and released its companion album We The Collective, The Levellers will embark upon a brand new Acoustic Tour in 2023 which will […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Sandie Shaw - Hand In Glove
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Sandie Shaw – Hand In Glove

July 5, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. RSD’s release of this lost classic makes a very welcome return. […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Rolling Stones at BST Hyde Park, London 2
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Rolling Stones at BST Hyde Park, London

July 4, 2022 Michael Barron

2022 is a year of poignant anniversaries for the Rolling Stones. This Hyde Park gig, their second of 2022, occurred exactly 53 years after the Rolling Stones founder and guitarist Brian Jones died, and July […]

Finnish #1 sensation ALMA unleashes her brand-new track 'Everything Beautiful'
New Music

Finnish #1 sensation ALMA unleashes her brand-new track ‘Everything Beautiful’

July 4, 2022 XS Noize

Continuing her journey as one of the most exciting punk-pop stars to emerge in recent times, Finnish #1 sensation Alma unleashes the first single off her sophomore project today: her brand-new track “Everything Beautiful”, now […]

INTERVIEW: James Bourne talks ‘Sugar Beach’ & his artistic evolution
Interviews

INTERVIEW: James Bourne talks ‘Sugar Beach’ & his artistic evolution

July 4, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

James Bourne knows what it takes to achieve and maintain success in the music business. Having first risen to fame as 1/3 of boyband Busted, he’s been a well-known face and name in the industry […]

THE MUSIC announce live album ‘Live At Temple Newsam’ 1
New Music

THE MUSIC announce live album ‘Live At Temple Newsam’

July 4, 2022 XS Noize

Following their rapturously received comeback shows at Glasgow Barrowland and Leeds Temple Newsam Park earlier this year, The Music have announced plans to release a live recording of their Temple Newsam set on limited edition […]

LYRA announces headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast, Thursday 10th November 1
Gigs

LYRA announces headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast, Thursday 10th November

July 4, 2022 XS Noize

Lyra is a singer/songwriter from Cork whose voice and on-stage presence is truly at home on a global stage. Her songs have been used on worldwide ad campaigns for Van Moof, Guinness, and Disney+ and […]

KARIN ANN shares the video for new single ‘you make me miserable’
Gigs

KARIN ANN shares the video for new single ‘you make me miserable’

July 1, 2022 XS Noize

Summer is only just getting going and Karin Ann has already experienced an adventure of a lifetime by touring Europe as guest to Imagine Dragons, YUNGBLUD and My Chemical Romance. Those shows have continued to […]

AR/CO unleash their debut single ‘Call Me By My Name’
New Music

AR/CO unleash their debut single ‘Call Me By My Name’

July 1, 2022 XS Noize

Imagine if MGMT met Daft Punk at a dusty desert rave, and you’ll have an idea of the enigmatic and infectious soundscapes of rising electro duo AR/CO. Operating at the intersection of escapism and reality, AR/CO have already exceeded 12 million streams between just two […]

THE CORONAS announce 7th album 'Time Stopped' - Hear the first single ‘Don't You Say You're In Love’
New Music

THE CORONAS announce 7th album ‘Time Stopped’ – Hear the first single ‘Don’t You Say You’re In Love’

July 1, 2022 XS Noize

Beloved Irish band The Coronas are to return with a brand-new album Time Stopped, to be released October 7th 2022. The first single ‘Don’t You Say You’re In Love’ can be heard below. Like every […]

ALTERED IMAGES share the new song 'Beautiful Thing'
Gigs

ALTERED IMAGES share the new song ‘Beautiful Thing’

July 1, 2022 XS Noize

Altered Images turned back the years when they returned with ‘Mascara Streakz’, the title track to their forthcoming album which follows on August 26th. It’s been 39 years since the band – led by Clare […]

INTERVIEW: Starsha Lee discuss live rendition of ‘Plausible Hate’ 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Starsha Lee discuss live rendition of ‘Plausible Hate’

July 1, 2022 John Clay

What’s going on with Sofia and Crispin? Adapting to quieter forms of expression, revelations on approaches to mediums such as photography and prose and course, their thoughts on new material are presented here in this […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Coumarin – New Descent
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TRACK PREMIERE: Coumarin – New Descent

July 1, 2022 Randall Radic

Stuttgart, Germany-based alternative singer-songwriter Coumarin, aka Andre Westerholt, releases “New Descent,” the ninth of his currently ongoing series of stand-alone singles. Talking about “New Descent,” Coumarin shares, “The song stems from one of my oldest […]

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