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        • Frank Turner
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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, […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

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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, […]

  • 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
        • 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, […]

  • Podcast
        • 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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Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals
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Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals unveil video for new single ‘Moonshine’

November 22, 2024 XS Noize

The captivating melodies and heartfelt lyricism of ‘70s folk-rock never goes out of style, it just needs new practitioners to add their spin to its rich heritage and to take it to contemporary audiences. Bailey […]

Simple_Minds
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Simple Minds announce further details of their huge summer 2025 homecoming Glasgow Bellahouston Park show

November 22, 2024 XS Noize

Simple Minds have announced further details of their biggest UK headline show since 1991 at Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park on Friday 27th June 2025, as part of Glasgow Summer Sessions. The legendary Scottish band return to their hometown with a very […]

Azure Blue
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Stockholm’s pop romantic Azure Blue releases his sixth album, ‘The Night of the Stars’

November 21, 2024 XS Noize

On November 22, Stockholm’s pop romantic Azure Blue releases his sixth album, ‘The Night of the Stars’. The album features ten straight-to-the-point pop songs inspired by UK pop like New Order and The Smiths, but […]

The Wood
Album Stream

Liverpool-based duo THE WOOD brings a stunning effort on debut ‘Days’ album

November 21, 2024 XS Noize

Liverpool-based The Wood present their debut ‘Days’ album, released via Riverdream Records. As the world overground traverses life blissfully unaware, The Wood have been holed up in a warehouse basement studio amongst the imposing brick […]

Andrew Cushin
News

Andrew Cushin announces new album ‘Love Is For Everyone’ & shares lead single

November 21, 2024 XS Noize

Championed by Noel Gallagher, Pete Doherty, Sam Fender and Louis Tomlinson, Andrew Cushin lived up to the hype with his debut album ‘Waiting For The Rain’, which spent three weeks at #1 on the Official […]

How Does Music Influence Our Mood And Feelings?
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The Undeniable Power of Music to Romanticize Any Topic

November 20, 2024 XS Noize

It’s hard to deny the overall power of music to change our moods and opinions in ways nothing else really can. Today we’re highlighting just how powerful it can be and looking at some of […]

Alice Ivy – Do What Makes You Happy
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Alice Ivy – Do What Makes You Happy

November 20, 2024 Randall Radic

Naarm/Melbourne-based artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Alice Ivy unveils her third album, Do What Makes You Happy, via Helix Records. Following her acclaimed 2020 release Don’t Sleep, which featured the standout single “In My Mind,” this […]

Charli xcx
News

Charli xcx announces headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast in June 2025

November 20, 2024 XS Noize

Pop Star Charli xcx announces a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Wednesday 18th June 2025 with special guest, The Japanese House. Charli released her number 1 selling album ‘BRAT’ earlier this year […]

Coldplay
Gigs

5 of the best venues Coldplay have performed at during their Music of the Spheres Tour

November 20, 2024 XS Noize

Complementing the energetic stage performances, catchy hooks and their renowned sonic odyssey, Coldplay has graced some of the grandest stages and iconic stadiums since the beginning of their “Music of the Spheres Tour”. Coldplay announced […]

Ryan McMullan - The XS Noize Podcast
Podcasts

Reimagining the Journey: Ryan McMullan on the Creation of ‘Redesign’

November 20, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #201 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan about his long-awaited debut album Redesign. Early in his career, Ryan McMullan earned praise from icons like Ed Sheeran, […]

Architects
News

Architects reveal new studio album titled ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’

November 19, 2024 XS Noize

Today, the mighty Architects announce their plans to release a new studio album titled ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’ via Epitaph on 28th February 2025. They also reveal the third single from the […]

Coldplay
News

Coldplay unveil the music video for ‘The Karate Kid’ starring Ralph Macchio

November 19, 2024 XS Noize

Coldplay have today premiered the music video for “The Karate Kid,” a new song taken from the expanded Full Moon Edition of the band’s No. 1 album Moon Music. The video stars legendary actor Ralph […]

LIVE REVIEW: Bastille Present “&” live at Shepherds Bush
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Bastille Present “&” live at Shepherds Bush

November 19, 2024 Michael Barron

The O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, with its intimate 2,000-seat capacity, became a battleground for over 50,000 fans clamouring for tickets to see Bastille—a band more commonly associated with arena-sized venues like the O2 Arena. Given […]

Jamie Duffy
News

Irish Composer Jamie Duffy brings his 2025 tour to Ulster Hall, Belfast

November 19, 2024 XS Noize

Irish Composer Jamie Duffy is bringing his 2025 tour to BELFAST! At 23 years old, Jamie Duffy has rapidly emerged as a standout figure in the music scene, seamlessly blending traditional, popular, and classical influences […]

Global superstar ADELE returns with the release of her brand new single and video 'Easy On Me' 1
Features

Will Adele be remembered as one of the all-time greats?

November 18, 2024 XS Noize

Record-breaking sales, chart-topping albums, and numerous accolades – all supported by a heavenly voice and lyrical grace – solidify Adele as a true star. The London-born singer boasts a rich, velvety voice that captivates every […]

The Murder Capital
News

The Murder Capital Announce New Album ‘Blindness’ & Share New Single ‘Words Lost Meaning’

November 18, 2024 XS Noize

The Murder Capital has announced that their new album Blindness will be released on February 21, 2025. Alongside this announcement, the band has shared the latest track, “Words Lost Meaning.”  “There’s what’s in front of us, in […]

Franz Ferdinand
News

Franz Ferdinand share video for ‘Night Or Day’, the latest track from their new album ‘The Human Fear’

November 18, 2024 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand have today shared a video for ‘Night Or Day’ the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming new studio album, The Human Fear, which will be released on Friday 10th January 2025 […]

GRLWood
Interviews

INTERVIEW: GRLWood Talks ‘Sweat’, Social Media and Live Shows

November 18, 2024 Rebecca Haslam

Albums, it turns out, can be a bit like buses. You wait for one, then two – even three in the case of the latest work from GRLWood – come along almost all at once. […]

Texas_
News

Texas announce headline show at Custom House Square, Belfast

November 18, 2024 XS Noize

Following on from their critically acclaimed sold-out UK arena tour, Texas will be bringing their popular, crowd loving live show to Custom House Square, Belfast next summer. Fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, Texas will showcase five […]

Jamiroquai
News

Jamiroquai Announces 2025 November and December Arena Tour Across UK and Europe

November 18, 2024 XS Noize

After six years away from touring, the legendary Jamiroquai have announced a 14-date arena tour for November and December 2025. The tour will bring their unmistakable grooves to some of the largest venues across the […]

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