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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 Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          All Points East has always prided itself on curating a forward-thinking electronic bill, and this year was no exception. Chase & Status set Victoria Park alight with their trademark mix of drum ’n’ bass and […]

        • 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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        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

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

          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
          Podcasts

          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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Gigs

Taylor Swift ERAS tour: What you can and cannot take to Wembley

July 30, 2024 XS Noize

The countdown has begun. Taylor Swift is mere weeks away from returning to the UK for five monumental shows in London. Upon arriving at Heathrow Airport, she will perform at Wembley Stadium from August 15 […]

The Twang
News

THE TWANG hit the road to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their fan-favourite album ‘Jewellery Quarter’

July 30, 2024 XS Noize

The Twang will embark on a new tour to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their fan-favourite album, Jewellery Quarter. The band will perform the album in full for the very first time, including tracks that […]

Féile na hAbhann
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Féile na hAbhann 2024 is set to make the River Lagan come to life this weekend

July 30, 2024 XS Noize

Féile na hAbhann (Festival of the River) returns for its 5th year, now a staple of the Belfast Festival calendar. Sunday, 4th August, promises a day of family fun on the Lagan Walkway with an […]

blondestandard
Interviews

INTERVIEW: blondestandard talks about new single “Ruin My Day”

July 29, 2024 Randall Radic

“RUIN MY DAY, the latest single from blondestandard, aka Caroline Grace Vein, is a liberating song about standing up for oneself and not letting others influence how we feel about ourselves. Born and raised in […]

Sam Ritchie
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Multi-platinum-selling artist SAM RITCHIE releases new single ‘The Dawning’

July 29, 2024 XS Noize

Multi-platinum-selling artist Sam Ritchie is excited to announce the release of “The Dawning”, the first track from the brand new ‘Jazz N Bass’ project. The single showcases Sam Ritchie’s signature lyrical trumpet sound and melodic […]

DONSKOY
News

DONSKOY gets the biggest era of his music career underway as he shares the new single ‘SIPPIN’

July 29, 2024 XS Noize

DONSKOY is a unique artist. Not only is he someone whose concept of home is fluid (born in Moscow, he has also spent much of his life in Berlin, Tel Aviv and London) but his […]

Jake Isaac
News

JAKE ISAAC will release his new album ‘BENJAMIN’ on 25th October 2024

July 29, 2024 XS Noize

After landing on the Radio 2 playlist with his recent singles ‘GOOD MAN’ and ‘BLACK OR WHITE’, UK soul star Jake Isaac will release his new album ‘BENJAMIN’ on 25th October 2024. What’s in a […]

Diljit Dosanjh
Gigs

DILJIT DOSANJH announces his highly anticipated Dil-luminati Tour at 3Arena, Dublin on 2 October 2024

July 26, 2024 XS Noize

Punjabi music mogul Diljit Dosanjh announces UK and Europe shows for the already historic Dil-Luminati Tour. Kicking off in Paris on Thursday, 19th September, with stops in Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Dublin and London before continuing […]

Belfast TradFest 2024
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Big weekend ahead for Belfast TradFest 2024

July 26, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast TradFest 2024: The World’s finest traditional musicians flock to Belfast for the fastest-growing festival of traditional music in Ireland, featuring over 370 events in the City. Belfast TradFest, Northern Ireland’s premier traditional music, song, […]

Razorlight
News

RAZORLIGHT announce new album ‘Planet Nowhere’ & share new single ‘Scared of Nothing’

July 26, 2024 XS Noize

Razorlight was at the forefront of the indie-rock resurgence of the early 2000s. Their biggest moments—‘Golden Touch’, ‘Somewhere Else’, ‘In The Morning’, ‘America’ and ‘Wire To Wire’—drove three Top 5 albums, nine Platinum album certifications, […]

U2
News

U2 announce the release of ZOO TV – Live In Dublin 1993 EP

July 25, 2024 XS Noize

Island Records and UMR today announce the release of ZOO TV – Live In Dublin 1993 EP, out Friday 30th August. The EP features five tracks from one of U2’s two legendary open-air performances at the […]

Kodaline
Gigs

KODALINE announce show at the Limelight, Belfast, on Friday, 16th August 2024

July 25, 2024 XS Noize

International chart-topping hitmakers Kodaline are pleased to announce an intimate Electric Picnic warm-up show at the Limelight, Belfast, on Friday, 16th August 2024. Kodaline has released four albums, three of which were #1 in Ireland, […]

Darren Doherty
News

Irish singer songwriter Darren Doherty returns with release of new EP ‘Darksides’

July 25, 2024 XS Noize

Darren Doherty has been an active recording and performing artist for the last 20-plus years. Despite being the primary songwriter in a variety of successful projects, it’s only now, as he moves to produce, record […]

Tide Lines
Gigs

Folk pop four-piece TIDE LINES announce biggest Scottish headline tour to date

July 25, 2024 XS Noize

Glasgow-based folk-pop quartet Tide Lines is thrilled to announce their Homeward Bound Tour, an 11-date run this November and December. This marks their biggest Scottish headline tour to date, and the band will return to […]

Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds
Gigs

Enter Shikari’s ROU REYNOLDS To Join Cast of Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Spirit of Man Tour 2025

July 25, 2024 XS Noize

Hot off the back of a UK arena tour and sell-out date at Wembley this year, Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds confirms he’ll be putting his vocal weight towards battling the Martian invasion, as he announces […]

Fancy Gap
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Fancy Gap – Fancy Gap

July 25, 2024 Randall Radic

Fancy Gap, a duo consisting of singer-songwriter Stuart McLamb of Love Language and songwriter/producer Charles Crossingham, releases their self-titled debut album. The album is named after a small place in Virginia, where many of the […]

janes addiction
News

JANE’S ADDICTION release brand new single ‘Imminent Redemption’

July 24, 2024 XS Noize

Legendary US rock band JANE’S ADDICTION have released a brand single, ‘Imminent Redemption’. This is the band’s first new music with the original lineup of singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and […]

Pixies
News

PIXIES announce new album ‘The Night The Zombies Came’ with new song ‘Chicken’

July 24, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Pixies announced their brand new studio album, The Night the Zombies Came, which will be released on 25 October via BMG in time for Halloween.  35 years after their groundbreaking Platinum-certified album Doolittle catapulted […]

Bad Manners
Gigs

Ska legends BAD MANNERS announce Limelight, Belfast show in November 2024

July 24, 2024 XS Noize

Ska legends Bad Manners have announced a series of exciting shows across Ireland for November 2024. Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (real name Douglas Trendle), the band was formed in 1976 while the members were together […]

Hifi Sean
Podcasts

Shining a Light on ‘Daylight’ with Hifi Sean

July 24, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #188 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Hifi Sean, one-half of Hifi Sean and David McAlmont, about their new album Daylight. Hifi Sean & David McAlmont proudly present their […]

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