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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 […]

          Kings of Leon
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          Kings of Leon Drop New Single “We’re Onto Something” Featuring Zach Bryan

          August 22, 2025

          GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon have released new single, “We’re Onto Something” featuring Zach Bryan, via Love Tap Records, the band’s own imprint distributed by Virgin Records. Last weekend, Zach Bryan joined Kings of Leon on […]

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

          August 21, 2025

          It has taken five years for new Deftones music, the longest gap between studio albums for the Sacramento, California-based alternative metal icons, but now they return with the outstandingly atmospheric offering Private Music. However, things […]

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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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          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
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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

          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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        • 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

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          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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THE CRIBS announce details of deluxe reissues of their first three albums 1
New Music

THE CRIBS announce details of deluxe reissues of their first three albums

May 26, 2022 XS Noize

The Cribs have announced details of a comprehensive reissue programme of their first three classic and much-loved albums, The Cribs, The New Fellas and Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever. The three albums will be released […]

DERMOT KENNEDY releases the video for his new single ‘Something to Someone’
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DERMOT KENNEDY releases the video for his new single ‘Something to Someone’

May 25, 2022 XS Noize

Today, global star DERMOT KENNEDY releases the official video for his new single ‘SOMETHING TO SOMEONE’, out now via Island Records UK / Interscope on all DSPs – watch the stunning video BELOW: ‘Something to […]

INTERVIEW: Jackie Lipson on her latest single, 'Everything Sucks' & more
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Jackie Lipson on her latest single, ‘Everything Sucks’ & more

May 25, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Still quite a new name and face on the music scene, Jackie Lipson is quite the success story and testament to what can happen if you keep striving to achieve your dreams. Having really gotten […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Monolithe Noir channel Krautrock greats on epic ‘Blafenn’
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Monolithe Noir channel Krautrock greats on epic ‘Blafenn’

May 25, 2022 XS Noize

Belgian alt-rock outfit, Monolithe Noir’s new track ‘Balafenn’ is an emotional upheaval through the lens of hazy Krautrock inspired sonics, lifted from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Rin’ due this summer through Capitane Records. Balafenn, “butterfly” […]

Liverpool-based four-piece CRAWLERS release new single 'F*ck Me (I Didn't Know How To Say)'
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Liverpool-based four-piece CRAWLERS release new single ‘F*ck Me (I Didn’t Know How To Say)’

May 24, 2022 XS Noize

Liverpool-based four-piece CRAWLERS today share their stunning new single ‘F*ck Me (I Didn’t Know How To Say)’. The single, the band’s second release on Polydor Records, is a compelling concoction of big, grungy riffs which […]

Sonic Soul Collective WINACHI release 'Intoxicated EP' feat Rafael Aragon
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Sonic Soul Collective WINACHI release ‘Intoxicated EP’ feat Rafael Aragon

May 24, 2022 XS Noize

WINACHI release ‘INTOXICATED EP’ feat RAFAEL ARAGON. The EP is the first in a series of releases featuring the band’s earliest work under the guise of China White, all of which is previously unreleased to […]

VERA BLUE shares her new electropop ballad single ‘The Curse’
New Music

VERA BLUE shares her new electropop ballad single ‘The Curse’

May 24, 2022 XS Noize

Australian multi-platinum Aria nominated Vera Blue today shares her new electropop ballad single ‘The Curse’. With effortlessly climbing vocals, achieving the right balance of intimacy and grandiosity. ‘The Curse’ is a further taste of what’s […]

INTERVIEW: Greg Hoy Opens Up About Music, Telecasters, & “Jet Black, Get Back”
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Greg Hoy Opens Up About Music, Telecasters, & “Jet Black, Get Back”

May 24, 2022 Randall Radic

Indie-rock outfit Greg Hoy & the Boys recently unveiled the music video for “Jet Black, Get Back,” a track lifted from their latest album, The Special Party. For over two decades, Greg Hoy has dominated […]

JUST MUSTARD share 'Seed' from new album 'Heart Under' out this Friday 1
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JUST MUSTARD share ‘Seed’ from new album ‘Heart Under’ out this Friday

May 24, 2022 XS Noize

Dundalk, Ireland 5-piece Just Mustard have shared new track ‘Seed’ taken from their forthcoming sophomore album Heart Under – out this Friday, May 27 via Partisan. ‘Seed’ is a dark and dangerous album highlight that […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Biitchseat - Float
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Biitchseat – Float

May 24, 2022 Randall Radic

Cleveland, Ohio-based indie-rock outfit Biitchseat’s new album, Float, reveals the band’s sonic evolution since its first album, To Name All the Bees in the Backyard, which displayed a direct sound. Float expands atmospherically, taking on […]

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band return to the road in February, 2023 with two Dublin shows for May next year 1
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band return to the road in February, 2023 with two Dublin shows for May next year

May 24, 2022 XS Noize

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will mark their return to the road in early February 2023 with a string of to-be-announced US arena dates, followed by European stadium shows kicking off on April […]

Progressive pioneers YES Announces 50th Anniversary Celebration of Close To The Edge for UK Album Series Tour In June
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Progressive pioneers YES Announces 50th Anniversary Celebration of Close To The Edge for UK Album Series Tour In June

May 23, 2022 XS Noize

Progressive pioneers YES have announced a change to their forthcoming The Album Series Tour 2022 as they will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic album Close to the Edge. This tour, twice rescheduled due […]

SUEDE announce new album 'Autofiction' due for release on 16th September - Hear first single ‘She Still Leads Me On’ 1
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SUEDE announce new album ‘Autofiction’ due for release on 16th September – Hear first single ‘She Still Leads Me On’

May 23, 2022 XS Noize

Suede return with the announcement of Autofiction, their ninth studio album, due for release on 16th September 2022 via BMG. Tonight, Suede will debut the brand new single ‘She Still Leads Me On’ live on […]

INTERVIEW: Jeorgia Rose on her latest single “That Day”
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Jeorgia Rose on her latest single “That Day”

May 23, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Still just a teenager, Jeorgia Rose is living every young artist’s dream. A multi-instrumentalist, she’s wowed audiences and impressed critics alike with her ability to channel real-life events into her songs, making many of them […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Miles Newman - Sophie
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TRACK PREMIERE: Miles Newman – Sophie

May 23, 2022 XS Noize

Myles Newman is a 19-year-old songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Shropshire, combining a unique blend of 70s soft rock influences with accessible lyrics and floaty melodies; noted influences include J.J. Cale, Allman Brothers Band, Steely […]

TRAVIS release Fran Healy-directed video for new track 'All Fall Down'
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Travis at Camden Roundhouse, London

May 23, 2022 Michael Barron

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Travis’ third album, The Invisible Band, this LP was remastered by Emily Lazar and reissued at the end of 2021 in two limited-edition formats. Described by lead guitarist/banjo player […]

PAUL WELLER announces live shows in Galway, Dublin and the iconic Ulster Hall in Belfast 1
Gigs

PAUL WELLER announces live shows in Galway, Dublin and the iconic Ulster Hall in Belfast

May 23, 2022 XS Noize

Paul Weller has announced live shows in Galway, Dublin and the iconic Ulster Hall in Belfast. This announcement will surely be fantastic news for his legions of Irish fans who missed out on seeing him […]

IN FOCUS// The Divine Comedy at Belfast, Waterfront Hall 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Divine Comedy at Belfast, Waterfront Hall

May 22, 2022 Bernie McAllister

The Divine Comedy brought their UK and Ireland tour to a close with a fantastic show at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall. Bernie Mc Allister was there to take these fantastic shots.           […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Anvil - Impact is Imminent
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Anvil – Impact is Imminent

May 20, 2022 Michael Barron

The media coverage of Anvil over their forty-plus years in the music industry has been a poisoned chalice for the Canadian trio. On the one hand, they have been parodied as pioneers whose songs, including […]

RY X shares new single 'Spiral' from his third studio album, ‘Blood Moon’
Gigs

RY X shares new single ‘Spiral’ from his third studio album, ‘Blood Moon’

May 20, 2022 XS Noize

News of the upcoming release of RY X’s third studio album, ‘Blood Moon’, resulted in a fresh wave of fascination amongst fans and critics alike. The album is set to introduce new devotees to the […]

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