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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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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing

          August 25, 2025

          Four years after their Brit Award-winning Blue Weekend gave them their first UK No. 1, Wolf Alice return with The Clearing—an album that feels less like a follow-up and more like a hard-earned arrival. Rather […]

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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
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          ‘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
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          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
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          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
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          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: 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
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          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
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          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

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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

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

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          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 […]

          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 […]

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SECRET MACHINES announce new double EP & share two new singles
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SECRET MACHINES announce new double EP & share two new singles

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Secret Machines return with the announcement of a new double EP featuring a reissue of their Dreaming of Dreaming EP and an EP of new content entitled Day 21, alongside the release of one […]

WIN: Tickets to see FEEDER at The Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022
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WIN: Tickets to see FEEDER at The Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

Britrock veterans Feeder play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday, June 24th 2022. The band recently released their new album ‘Torpedo’ on March 18th. The celebrated, multi-platinum-selling rock band Feeder has […]

IN FOCUS// Elbow @ Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Elbow @ Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 22, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Brit award winners Elbow, fronted by Guy Garvey, played through their discography of all the greatest hits and brought the sounds of their latest album ‘Flying Dream I’ live to the stage of Waterfront Hall […]

TESS PARKS shares new video 'I See Angels' & announces European & UK tour dates
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TESS PARKS shares new video ‘I See Angels’ & announces European & UK tour dates

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

Toronto-born, London-based artist Tess Parks is today releasing a new video for ‘I See Angels’, lifted from her newly-released solo album, ‘And Those Who Were Seen Dancing’, out now on Fuzz Club. Alongside the new […]

KLANGSTOF to release their third studio album ‘Godspeed To The Freaks’ on 16th September
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KLANGSTOF to release their third studio album ‘Godspeed To The Freaks’ on 16th September

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Klangstof recently returned to attention with the ‘Ocean View’ EP, which was one of two projects they recorded simultaneously in 2021. Its release added to the anticipation for the bigger set that was recorded at […]

THE MARS VOLTA reawaken from their lengthy hiatus with the release of their new single and music video for 'Blacklight Shine' 1
New Music

THE MARS VOLTA reawaken from their lengthy hiatus with the release of their new single and music video for ‘Blacklight Shine’

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Breaking more than a decade of omertà, The Mars Volta reawaken from their lengthy hiatus with the release of their new single and music video for “Blacklight Shine”. “Blacklight Shine” pulses with subtle brilliance, Caribbean […]

IN FOCUS// Nine Inch Nails at O2 Apollo, Manchester 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Nine Inch Nails at O2 Apollo, Manchester

June 21, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Industrial rock juggernauts Nine Inch Nails, together with their legendary Academy Award and Grammy-winning frontman Trent Reznor, visited Manchester on the 20th of June and gave a spectacular show filled with fan-favourite tunes and more. […]

SILVER OWLS release ‘Sleeping Giant’ from their widely acclaimed debut EP ‘Serpentine’
New Music

SILVER OWLS release ‘Sleeping Giant’ from their widely acclaimed debut EP ‘Serpentine’

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Silver Owls release the second single from their widely acclaimed debut EP ‘Serpentine’, ‘Sleeping Giant’ is a blend of frenzied, melodic, indie rock, and is an anti-war song. Written in response to what is happening […]

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

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Following a euphoric headline slot at Isle Of Wight Festival, Kasabian have dropped the cosmic video for their new single ’CHEMICALS’, the third track from their highly-anticipated new album The Alchemist’s Euphoria, out August 5th […]

INTERVIEW: Lia Rye on her ‘Fever Dream’ EP & favourite artists
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Lia Rye on her ‘Fever Dream’ EP & favourite artists

June 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Lia Rye has spent the majority of her teenage years in the musical spotlight. Having studied at the Brit School, while most teens, it could be said, don’t really think too much about their future […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Segiri shares the official video for her new single 'Silence Speaks'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Segiri shares the official video for her new single ‘Silence Speaks’

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Segiri’s previous single ‘Undone’ pushed the rising dance-pop artist to the next level, earning her KISS FM airtime from the influential TCTS alongside extensive radio play in Germany while also racing up the Swiss dance […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Petrol Girls – Baby
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Petrol Girls – Baby

June 20, 2022 Randall Radic

UK firebrand punk outfit Petrol Girls releases their latest album, Baby, which smoulders with irreverence and continues the band’s reputation for snarling indignation. Vocalist Ren Aldridge explains, “We wanted [this album] to be less epic […]

GARETH DUNLOP announces Empire Music Hall, Belfast show on Thursday 22nd September 2
Gigs

GARETH DUNLOP announces Empire Music Hall, Belfast show on Thursday 22nd September

June 20, 2022 XS Noize

Belfast-born singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Dunlop has been recognised as an accomplished talent ever since the BBC tipped him as ‘one to watch’ in 2010 when he was not long out of his teens. In […]

PAUL WELLER Announces London Outdoor Show for 2022 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Home of the Chelsea Pensioners
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Weller at Royal Hospital, Chelsea

June 20, 2022 Michael Barron

When Tom Jones kicked off the 2022 Live at Chelsea festival at the Grade, I listed Royal Hospital Chelsea, the weather couldn’t have been more idyllic for the series of open-air concerts in the courtyard. […]

JESSICA HAMMOND releases ‘Girl Got Game’ the official song of the Northern Ireland Euro 2022 Womens team
New Music

JESSICA HAMMOND releases ‘Girl Got Game’ the official song of the Northern Ireland Euro 2022 Womens team

June 20, 2022 XS Noize

Belfast-based artist Jessica Hammond has come together with the Irish Football Association, the governing body for football in Northern Ireland, to record and release the official song of the Northern Ireland senior women’s team ahead […]

BIFFY CLYRO announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 9th November
Gigs

BIFFY CLYRO announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 9th November

June 20, 2022 XS Noize

Off the back of their sensational return as headliners to this year’s Download festival last weekend, Biffy Clyro today reveal details of their next full-scale UK & Ireland arena tour in November 2022, with special […]

IN FOCUS// Yes at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Yes at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

June 20, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

After their ‘The Album Series Tour’ had been rescheduled, legendary progressive rock band Yes has finally made it to Nottingham on the 18th of June. The current tour lineup features Steve Howe -guitars, Geoff Downes […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Porcupine Tree - Closure/Continuation
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Porcupine Tree – Closure/Continuation

June 20, 2022 Michael Barron

As late as 2018, when Porcupine Tree frontman and founder Steven Wilson was asked about the band’s chances of reunion, he responded, “Honestly, I would say zero… I’m proud of the catalogue; it’s there, it […]

SIMPLY RED announce summer 2022 shows in Cork & Belfast
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Simply Red at Royal Hospital, Chelsea

June 20, 2022 Michael Barron

When Tom Jones opened the first of 2022 Live at Chelsea in the open-air courtyard concerts, he had perfect weather where all eyes could be on the stage instead of up in the sky out […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Arthur Brown - Long Long Road
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Arthur Brown – Long Long Road

June 20, 2022 Sandra Blemster

Arthur Brown is back! The original God of Hellfire releases his new album Long Long Road this week, on his 80th birthday, featuring multi-instrumentalist Rik Patten. Arthur Brown released the pulsating, career-defining track, Fire, in 1968, […]

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