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          Frank Turner Announces “The Next Ten Years” Triple Vinyl Set – Out 7 November 2025

          September 16, 2025

          Frank Turner has never been one to stand still, and now he’s looking back on a decade of relentless creativity with the announcement of The Next Ten Years Triple Vinyl Set on 7 November 2025. […]

          Andy Bell
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          Andy Bell Unveils Vince Clarke Remix of ‘Dance For Mercy’ Ahead of First-Ever North American Solo Tour

          September 16, 2025

          Andy Bell has today shared a brand-new remix by Vince Clarke of one of the standout tracks from the Erasure frontman’s studio album, Ten Crowns. The new remix arrives as Bell prepares to follow up […]

          Sleaford Mods
          News

          Sleaford Mods Return With Explosive New Single ‘Megaton’ Supporting War Child

          September 16, 2025

          Sleaford Mods have made an explosive return today, releasing brand new single ‘Megaton’ via Rough Trade Records. Over an arc of rolling beats and atmospheric electronics, the track is peppered with acerbic bars digging out […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon

          September 10, 2025

          After more than two decades without new material, The Chameleons return with Arctic Moon, their fifth album proper, a seven-track collection that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. From the opening moments, it’s clear the […]

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

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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
          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 […]

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          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

        • 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, […]

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        • 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 […]

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        • 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 […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          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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        • The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on "Rainy Sunday Afternoon"
          Podcasts

          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

          Tom Smith
          Podcasts

          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

          The Milk
          Podcasts

          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

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Jessica Boudreaux – The Faster I Run
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ALBUM REVIEW: Jessica Boudreaux – The Faster I Run

July 18, 2024 Randall Radic

Portland, Oregon-based producer, recording engineer, and songwriter Jessica Boudreaux has released her album, The Faster I Run, a 12-track collection of indie rock. Known as the singer-songwriter and guitarist for the band Summer Cannibals, after the band […]

P!nk
Gigs

Everything you need to know about seeing Pink at Borussia-Park

July 17, 2024 XS Noize

From the MPHArena in Stuttgart to Die Fohlen, Monchengladbach, the flamboyant and energetic pop star, P!nk,  continues her Summer Carnival Tour, in support of her ninth studio album, ‘TRUSTFALL’. The album was released on February […]

Dougie Payne - Travis
Podcasts

Dougie Payne of Travis discusses new album ‘L.A. Times’

July 17, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #187 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Dougie Payne from Travis about their new album L.A. Times. Glasgow’s multiple BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning songwriting giants Travis return with their […]

Wings Of Desire July 2024 (c) Charlotte Patmore
News

UK dream-pop duo WINGS OF DESIRE release new single ‘Forgive & Forget’

July 17, 2024 XS Noize

Gritty UK dream-pop duo Wings of Desire – AKA James Taylor and Chloe Little – release new single ‘Forgive & Forget’. It’s taken from the previously announced new EP Shut Up & Listen, which is out […]

She Drew The Gun
News

She Drew The Gun shares new single ‘Nothing Lasts’

July 16, 2024 XS Noize

She Drew The Gun has today shared her brand-new single ‘Nothing Lasts’ via Submarine Cat Records. ‘Nothing Lasts’ opens with icy synths and then leads into sparse beats before opening up into a brilliant, emotional […]

THE BEATLES - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band the immersive experience launches at Tate Liverpool with Dolby Atmos 1
Features

9 of the best-selling albums of all time

July 16, 2024 XS Noize

The music industry boasts an array of musical icons whose timeless music has transcended various decades and generations. Their enduring appeal underscores the universal language of music, uniting people across diverse cultures and tastes. Whether […]

Bob Dylan
Gigs

BOB DYLAN announces UK tour including three nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall

July 15, 2024 XS Noize

ITB are honoured to announce the Rough and Rowdy Ways 2024 UK tour by Bob Dylan. The tour is the latest leg of an epic run of shows, which began in December 2021 in Milwaukee […]

RAT BOY
News

RAT BOY announces new album ‘SUBURBIA CALLING’ & share new single ‘BADMAN’

July 15, 2024 XS Noize

RAT BOY have recorded in Los Angeles with Tim Armstrong of Rancid, played festivals as far afield as Japan and China, and toured North America with The Interrupters. Yet, for all those globe-trotting adventures, there’s […]

Gracie Abrams
Gigs

GRACIE ABRAMS announces the upcoming European leg of her headlining tour ‘The Secret of Us Tour’

July 15, 2024 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams announces the upcoming European leg of her headlining tour, The Secret of Us Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 18-date run kicks off February 9 in Madrid and will hit […]

JAMIE WEBSTER
Gigs

JAMIE WEBSTER announces seven new UK & Ireland Tour dates for winter 2024

July 15, 2024 XS Noize

Taking the magic and passion of recent main stage outdoor celebrations of his music, people’s songwriter, Jamie Webster announces a UK & Ireland Winter 2024 Tour, including two, newly announced arena appearances in Hull and […]

Definitely Maybe 30th Anniversary Deluxe Editions
News

OASIS release previously unheard ‘Up In The Sky (Monnow Valley Version)’

July 15, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Oasis release the first music from the band’s initial Definitely Maybe album recording session at Monnow Valley – unearthed for the first time and newly mixed by Noel Gallagher recently to feature on the […]

Eirewave
News

EIREWAVE Expands Coverage to Newry, Armagh, and Down on DAB+

July 14, 2024 XS Noize

Eirewave, the Northern Ireland pop and rock radio station, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its broadcasting reach with the launch of a new small-scale DAB service across Newry, Armagh, and Down. This significant […]

LIVE REVIEW: Stevie Nicks at BST Hyde Park, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Stevie Nicks at BST Hyde Park, London

July 14, 2024 Michael Barron

This year’s British Summertime series has been an impressive spectacle. Kings of Leon delivered a set filled with their biggest hits, while Robbie Williams, accompanied by special guests like Gaz Coombes and a 44-piece brass […]

Olivia Rodrigo
Features

Olivia Rodrigo: All you need to know, how she got famous, breaking into music, and more

July 13, 2024 XS Noize

Olivia Rodrigo was born on 20 February 2003 to Filipino-American parents Ronald and Sophia Rodrigo. She began her musical career at age 5 by learning how to play the piano. At age 11, Rodrigo started […]

Faithless
News

FAITHLESS announce huge lead single ‘Find A Way’ ft. Suli Breaks and reveal title for forthcoming album ‘Champion Sound’

July 12, 2024 XS Noize

Following their recent sell-out UK/EU tour, and headline performance at Glastonbury, today Faithless unveil the title of their forthcoming eighth studio album – Champion Sound – and release massive lead single, ‘Find A Way’ ft. […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Moondusty - Moondusty #1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Moondusty – Moondusty #1

July 12, 2024 XS Noize

Moondusty’ is a new band led by Daniel Orcese, a London-based singer-songwriter blessed with decades-long experience of making magical music. He’s toured with Pete Doherty, made an album with critically acclaimed Jazz pianist Greg Foat, […]

Alison Moyet
News

ALISON MOYET shares new reworked version of ‘So Am I’ from upcoming album ‘Key’

July 12, 2024 XS Noize

Alison Moyet inspired a wave of fan anticipation when she announced the October 4th release date of her upcoming album, Key. The album is a collection of 16 reworked singles, fan favourites, and deep cuts […]

Courteeners
Gigs

COURTEENERS announce UK arena tour for November 2024

July 12, 2024 XS Noize

Following the release of a new single, “Solitude Of The Night Bus”, and news of their forthcoming seventh album, Pink Cactus Café, Courteeners have announced details of an autumn arena tour of the UK. Support […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Travis – L.A. Times
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Travis – L.A. Times

July 11, 2024 Iam Burn

It is 30 years since the current lineup of Travis came together in Glasgow, ready to take on the world and possibly the universe if the opportunity came their way. They have had their ups […]

Sleaford Mods
News

SLEAFORD MODS share two previously unreleased tracks ahead of 10th Anniversary Reissue of ‘Divide and Exit’

July 11, 2024 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods have released two previously unheard tracks, ‘Git Some Balls’ and ‘Air Con’ (a reworking of the track’ Air Conditioning’), ahead of the 10th-anniversary edition of their scene-stimulating, acclaimed album Divide and Exit. ‘Git […]

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