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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 […]

          Suede
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          Suede Reveal 2026 UK Tour in Support of Antidepressants After Southbank Sell-Out

          August 22, 2025

          Suede have announced a UK tour for 2026 that will see the band take their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Antidepressants on the road for the first time. Access is available to an exclusive fan tour presale from Wednesday […]

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971

          August 21, 2025

          On the 18th of September 1971, The Who took to the stage at The Oval cricket ground in South London to headline ‘Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the People […]

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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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          Chase & Status
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          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland Credit: Iam Burn
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          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

          August 18, 2025

          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

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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
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          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
          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
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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

          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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POLIÇA announce new album 'Madness' & share first single "Alive" 1
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POLIÇA announce new album ‘Madness’ & share first single “Alive”

April 4, 2022 XS Noize

After recently sharing their single “Rotting”, POLIÇA, the Minneapolis-based project of singer, Channy Leaneagh, producer, Ryan Olson, bassist, Chris Bierden and drummers, Ben Ivascu and Drew Christopherson have announced their new album ‘Madness’ is due […]

PAOLO NUTINI announces a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Thursday 25th August 2022 1
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PAOLO NUTINI announces a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Thursday 25th August 2022

April 4, 2022 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Thursday 25th August 2022. Paolo Nutini released his second album, Sunny Side Up, In […]

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner share video for new single 'Pana-vision'
New Music

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner share video for new single ‘Pana-vision’

April 3, 2022 XS Noize

“Pana-vision,” borne on a hypnotic piano motif and mesmerizing refrain of “like a newborn child,” is the fourth and newest offering from The Smile a/k/a Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner. An animation by […]

INTERVIEW: Paddy Considine on ‘The Death of Gobshite Rambo’- the brand new album from his band Riding The Low 1
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INTERVIEW: Paddy Considine on ‘The Death of Gobshite Rambo’- the brand new album from his band Riding The Low

April 3, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #77 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with actor, director and musician Paddy Considine about ‘The Death of Gobshite Rambo’, the brand new album from his band Riding The Low. […]

INTERVIEW: Bestfriend share the story behind 'Someplace Else' & tease their future plans
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Bestfriend share the story behind ‘Someplace Else’ & tease their future plans

April 3, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The internet really can do incredible things, including bringing people who might never have met in any way otherwise together. Just ask Stacy Kim and Kaelan Geoffrey – AKA Bestfriend – who came together partly […]

LIVE REVIEW: Bitch Falcon @ Whelan’s, Dublin 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Bitch Falcon @ Whelan’s, Dublin

April 3, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

After a near-decade as a band, the legendary, noisy alt-rockers Bitch Falcon gave their swan song at Dublin’s Whelan’s on April Fool’s Day, an event delayed since the middle of last December when the omicron […]

LOVE SICK release debut mixtape ‘SICK’ & share the video for ‘U R’ 1
New Music

LOVE SICK release debut mixtape ‘SICK’ & share the video for ‘U R’

April 1, 2022 XS Noize

After their recent tracks ‘Get Wild’ and ‘Run Out of Love’ picked up a flurry of tastemaker tips on both sides of the Atlantic along with key streaming support on all major platforms, LOVE SICK today present their debut mixtape ‘SICK’. Released […]

Emerging alt-pop/rock band THE COLLISION release video for new single ‘Weightless’
New Music

Emerging alt-pop/rock band THE COLLISION release video for new single ‘Weightless’

April 1, 2022 XS Noize

The Collision. are a five-piece alt-pop/rock band from Co. Offaly featuring Ciaran Brennan, Diarmuid Brady, Seán Brady, Connor Rice and Callum Bergin. After earning a reputation with appearances at local venues, The Collision. continue to […]

THE SKINNER BROTHERS release Future Utopia remix of single 'Stupid Much?'
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THE SKINNER BROTHERS release Future Utopia remix of single ‘Stupid Much?’

April 1, 2022 XS Noize

Fresh from earning widespread critical acclaim for their current album ‘Soul Boy II’ and having just completed a triumphant UK headline tour, The Skinner Brothers today unveil Future Utopia’s remix of ‘Stupid Much?’. Future Utopia […]

LIAM GALLAGHER shares new track 'C'MON YOU KNOW' & releases extra tickets for Knebworth Park shows
Gigs

LIAM GALLAGHER shares new track ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ & releases extra tickets for Knebworth Park shows

April 1, 2022 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher’s third solo studio album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ (out May 27th) looks set to be one of the biggest album events of the year. Anticipation for the album was ignited with the lead single […]

ROE releases her first single of 2022 - 'I Dare You'
Gigs

ROE releases her first single of 2022 – ‘I Dare You’

March 31, 2022 XS Noize

After 2021’s success with ‘Cruel’ which saw her on the BBC Radio 1 playlist, and a fruitful collaboration with fellow Northern Irish songwriter, Ciaran Lavery on ‘Destroyer’, ROE is throwing down the gauntlet with her […]

ANDREW CUSHIN shares video for new single ‘You Don’t Belong’ - Watch Now 2
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INTERVIEW: Andrew Cushin talks about the release of his debut EP, ‘You Don’t Belong’

March 31, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #76 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with significant new songwriting talent Andrew Cushin. Two indie songwriting icons have championed Andrew Cushin in the shape of Noel Gallagher and Pete Doherty, […]

IN FOCUS// Killing Joke @ Rock City, Nottingham 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Killing Joke @ Rock City, Nottingham

March 30, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Killing Joke is an English rock band formed in 1979 that influenced many artists of different genres, including Metallica, Nirvana and Nine Inch Nails. In 2022 Killing Joke announced their Honour the Fire tour with […]

CODY FROST shares the video for new single ‘CHAOS’
Gigs

CODY FROST shares the video for new single ‘CHAOS’

March 30, 2022 XS Noize

Cody Frost today shares the new single ‘CHAOS’ and announces the May 6th release date of her new mixtape ‘TEETH’.The single follows the recent releases ‘DWYSSWM’ and ‘BERLIN’, which saw Cody introduce explosive and eccentric […]

Bear's Den release new single 'Blue Hours' the title track from their forthcoming new album - out May 13th + announce run of UK instores
Gigs

Bear’s Den release new single ‘Blue Hours’ the title track from their forthcoming new album – out May 13th + announce run of UK instores

March 30, 2022 XS Noize

Following on from the announcement of their highly-anticipated new album ‘Blue Hours’, set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – […]

The Sex Pistols: The Original Recordings from 1976 to 1978 compilation announced on CD, vinyl and cassette 2
New Music

The Sex Pistols: The Original Recordings from 1976 to 1978 compilation announced on CD, vinyl and cassette

March 30, 2022 XS Noize

For the first time in over 20 years, 20 of the Sex Pistol’s recordings from 1976 to 1978 are collected together to tell the story of one of the world’s most influential and extraordinary bands. […]

SILENT RUNNING release ‘Darkest Hour’ to raise funds for Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
Gigs

SILENT RUNNING release ‘Darkest Hour’ to raise funds for Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal

March 30, 2022 XS Noize

Silent Running has not only re-formed after 25 years, but they’re launching their new album ‘Follow the Light’ and simultaneously raising money for Ukraine’s Humanitarian Appeal. Peter Gamble, lead singer for Silent Running said; “It […]

ANDREW CUSHIN shares video for new single ‘Catch Me If You Can’ & announces headline tour for October including Newcastle NX
Gigs

ANDREW CUSHIN shares video for new single ‘Catch Me If You Can’ & announces headline tour for October including Newcastle NX

March 30, 2022 XS Noize

Andrew Cushin has been championed by two indie songwriting icons in the shape of Noel Gallagher and Pete Doherty, who recently signed the young musician to his Strap Originals label. His first single under the […]

INTERVIEW: Talking with SUPER DUPER about the creative process behind 'Here with You'
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Talking with SUPER DUPER about the creative process behind ‘Here with You’

March 29, 2022 Randall Radic

Nashville producer Super Duper recently released “Here with You,” his first new music since his 2020 debut album, HALLELUJAH! Talking about the track, Super Duper shares, “The song’s concept is about being content and trying […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Van Chamberlain – In the Sun 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Van Chamberlain – In the Sun

March 29, 2022 Randall Radic

Brooklyn, New York-based indie rock outfit Van Chamberlain releases their new album, In the Sun, via Very Jazzed. Made up of brothers Van and Jacob, who grew up making music together, in 2019, the pair […]

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