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        • The Smashing Pumpkins
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          THE SMASHING PUMPKINS release new single 'Spellbinding' & announce North American tour

          March 28, 2023

          The Smashing Pumpkins have released their brand-new single ‘Spellbinding’ and reveal details of their upcoming tour and the release date for their highly anticipated third and final act of ATUM, which is set for release […]

          THE ALARM
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          THE ALARM reaches the summit in new video 'Whatever'

          March 28, 2023

          “Whenever I’ve been in hospital, I have projected my imagination towards recovery and the mountain summit has always been a place I aspire to get to as a sign of recovery,” says Mike Peters, vocalist/guitarist […]

          Blackberry Smoke
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          BLACKBERRY SMOKE to play a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 29th March

          March 28, 2023

          US Rock band Blackberry Smoke are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 29th March 2023. On their latest album, You Hear Georgia, the follow-up to 2018’s critically acclaimed […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Lankum - False Lankum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Lankum - False Lankum

          March 27, 2023

          Lankum cannot be accused of rapidly spitting out their recorded output. Originally known as Lynched (named after the brothers Ian and Daragh Lynch who formed the band), the band in its current manifestation was formed […]

          Depeche Mode - Memento Mori
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Memento Mori

          March 24, 2023

          A thing that is overlooked about Depeche Mode is their constant need to keep moving, keep innovating and keep recording new material, something their contemporaries rarely do if they do it at all. Look at […]

        • Book Reviews

          Ziggy Marley - Music Is In Everything
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Ziggy Marley - Music Is In Everything

          January 16, 2023

          Back in 2020, Ziggy Marley teamed up with Lisa Loeb to release a catchy and infectious song that will get people of all ages to sing along called “Music Is in everything”. This song which […]

          pop rock icons
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Pop Rock Icons by Philippe Margotin

          December 15, 2022

          Judging by the front cover, one might expect Pop Rock Icons to be festooned with infographics. It isn’t. Instead, it’s a collection of photographs depicting “London’s Swingin’ 60s & 70s”. Rather than homogenise and cluster […]

        • 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

          Kasabian
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kasabian at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

          March 27, 2023

          Underworld opened the first night of the 2023 series of live events in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, the second night of music came from Wet Leg, and on the penultimate night of this wonderful […]

          IN FOCUS// Wet Leg at The Limelight, Belfast
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          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

          March 27, 2023

          Following the sold-out first night of music by headliners Underworld in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, Wet Leg, with two support bands CMAT and Honeyglaze, graced the Royal Albert Hall with a second night of […]

        • 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

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          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Answer at Limelight 2, Belfast

          March 24, 2023

          Irish rockers The Answer made a spectacular and long-awaited return to Limelight 2, Belfast last night in support of ‘Sundowners’ – their first studio album in almost seven years. Bernie McAllister was there to take […]

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London

          March 22, 2023

          After postponements and venue moves, American heavy metal giants Lamb of God finally made it to London and gave a spectacular show. Support came from Sylosis and Kreator – two intense and heavy bands. Lamb […]

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        • The Smashing Pumpkins
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          THE SMASHING PUMPKINS release new single 'Spellbinding' & announce North American tour

          March 28, 2023

          The Smashing Pumpkins have released their brand-new single ‘Spellbinding’ and reveal details of their upcoming tour and the release date for their highly anticipated third and final act of ATUM, which is set for release […]

          Blackberry Smoke
          News

          BLACKBERRY SMOKE to play a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 29th March

          March 28, 2023

          US Rock band Blackberry Smoke are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 29th March 2023. On their latest album, You Hear Georgia, the follow-up to 2018’s critically acclaimed […]

          Starsailor
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          STARSAILOR announce 'Silence Is Easy' 20th anniversary concerts

          March 28, 2023

          To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their much-lauded Gold-certified album Silence Is Easy, Starsailor have announced a major UK tour for November and December to perform the album in its entirety. “We’re really excited to […]

  • Interviews
        • Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk “Attitude”
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk 'Attitude'

          March 22, 2023

          “I think she is a very gifted performer.” While any female artist would love to hear or read, and perhaps has heard or read, such a statement from others over the course of their career, […]

          Thumpasaurus
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus on new single 'Lipstick Makeup'

          March 20, 2023

          Los Angeles-based indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus recently released their latest single/music video, “Lipstick Makeup.” According to Thumpasaurus, “‘Lipstick Makeup’ is about saying f*ck it. I’m letting my freak out tonight and getting real nice with […]

          Billy Lockett
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Billy Lockett talks ‘Abington Grove’, mental health & the future

          February 22, 2023

          10 years ago, Billy Lockett came to huge attention, notably in the UK, when he toured with KT Tunstall. Three EPs, a family tragedy and a long and hard battle with sobriety later, this past […]

  • Podcast
        • The Answer
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The Answer's Cormac Neeson on new album 'Sundowners'

          March 21, 2023

          In episode #123 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Cormac Neeson from the Irish rock band The Answer. The Answer makes a spectacular and long-awaited return with Sundowners – their first […]

          Sleaford Mods
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on new album UK GRIM

          March 17, 2023

          In episode #122 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods to talk about their new album UK GRIM out now on Rough Trade Records. The album is […]

          Tide Lines
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Tide Lines frontman Robert Robertson on new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’

          March 9, 2023

          In episode #121 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Robert Robertson lead singer with Glasgow-based 4-piece, Tide Lines to talk about their new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’ An Ocean […]

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IN FOCUS// Killing Joke at London’s Royal Albert Hall
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IN FOCUS// Killing Joke at London’s Royal Albert Hall

March 13, 2023 Denise Esposito

Killing Joke headlined a sold-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023. Founder members Jaz Coleman, Youth, Geordie Walker, and Paul Ferguson performed the entirety of their first self-titled debut album ‘Killing […]

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KILLING JOKE announce brand new single ‘Full Spectrum Dominance’ to celebrate sold-out Royal Albert Hall show

March 10, 2023 XS Noize

Killing Joke announce the release of a brand new single, ‘Full Spectrum Dominance’, via Spinefarm, to celebrate their sold-out headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 12th. The epic ‘Full Spectrum Dominance’ has […]

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BILLY IDOL adds KILLING JOKE to the bill for his Roadside Tour from 13th October

October 11, 2022 XS Noize

Billy Idol is bringing his The Roadside Tour 2022 to the UK from 13th October. Killing Joke are delighted to be announced as special guests for the tour, after Television were forced to make a […]

KILLING JOKE announce special UK show at the Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023 1
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KILLING JOKE announce special UK show at the Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023

June 28, 2022 XS Noize

Killing Joke announce ‘Killing Joke – Follow The Leaders’, a very special UK show at the Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023. Killing Joke will be performing their first two albums in their entirety; […]

IN FOCUS// Killing Joke @ Rock City, Nottingham 1
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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 […]

KILLING JOKE announce new EP 'Lord of Chaos' - out 25th March
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KILLING JOKE announce new EP 'Lord of Chaos' - out 25th March

February 10, 2022 XS Noize

KILLING JOKE confirms that all hope is probably lost (or at least missing) with their first new studio material in over seven years… Enter the ‘LORD of CHAOS’ EP – two brand new recordings, plus […]

Killing Joke bassist & award winning producer YOUTH shares his new single ‘Spinning Wheel’
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Killing Joke bassist & award winning producer YOUTH shares his new single ‘Spinning Wheel’

September 30, 2021 XS Noize

To coincide with the announcement of his eagerly awaited debut solo album ‘Spinning Wheel’ on Youth Sounds / Cadiz Entertainment in November, Killing Joke bassist and award-winning producer Youth has shared the eponymously titled lead […]

KILLING JOKE drummer BIG PAUL FERGUSON releases first single & video from his debut solo album 1
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KILLING JOKE drummer BIG PAUL FERGUSON releases first single & video from his debut solo album

April 28, 2021 XS Noize

As a founding member and co-creative mind behind proto-industrial post-punk icons Killing Joke, Big Paul Ferguson has already earned his place among the most influential and highly regarded musicians of his era. Ferguson’s signature tribal […]

GANG OF FOUR Tribute album includes covers by Helmet, IDLES, Flea/John Frusciante, The Sounds, Killing Joke, and more 2
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GANG OF FOUR Tribute album includes covers by Helmet, IDLES, Flea/John Frusciante, The Sounds, Killing Joke, and more

January 14, 2021 XS Noize

This May sees the release of The Problem of Leisure: A Celebration of Andy Gill and Gang of Four, a double album of tracks written by Andy Gill and Gang of Four, all newly reinterpreted […]

Killing Joke bassist and producer YOUTH announces new record label
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Killing Joke bassist and producer YOUTH announces new record label

November 18, 2020 XS Noize

Killing Joke bassist and award-winning producer, Youth has announced that he will launch a new record label in December 2020. The Youth Sounds imprint will unleash an innovative, exciting and varied array of artists on […]

INTERVIEW: Neil McCormick – From Killing Bono to #Zero 1
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INTERVIEW: Neil McCormick – From Killing Bono to #Zero

November 21, 2017 XS Noize

Neil McCormick is the Daily Telegraph’s chief pop and rock music critic. He is an author, radio pundit and television presenter, with his own music weekly interview show Neil McCormick’s Needle Time broadcast on Vintage […]

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BRIX SMITH shares video for new single 'Changing' from her eagerly anticipated album ‘Valley of The Dolls’

March 1, 2023 XS Noize

The wait is almost over. The inimitable post-punk legend Brix Smith (The Fall, The Adult Net, The Extricated) is now just days away from releasing her eagerly anticipated album ‘Valley of The Dolls’. It’s a […]

LIVE REVIEW: Billy Idol at Wembley Arena, London
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LIVE REVIEW: Billy Idol at Wembley Arena, London

October 20, 2022 Marija Buljeta

There is a rock ‘n’ roll icon everyone must see at least once in their lifetime. Last night we headed to Wembley arena to do exactly that, to finally see the punk rock, new wave […]

Brix Smith
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Post-punk icon BRIX SMITH announces her first UK headline tour with her new band

July 28, 2022 XS Noize

The inimitable post-punk icon Brix Smith announces details of her first UK headline tour with her new live band, which features My Bloody Valentine duo Deb Googe (bass) and Jen Macro (keys/guitar), along with Vas […]

JEFF BECK and JOHNNY DEPP to release new album '18' on 15th July 1
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JEFF BECK and JOHNNY DEPP to release new album '18' on 15th July

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

Jeff Beck found a kindred spirit in Johnny Depp when the two met in 2016. They bonded quickly over cars and guitars and spent most of their time together trying to make each other laugh. […]

The Orb founder ALEX PATERSON announces 3 new projects for 2021 1
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The Orb founder ALEX PATERSON announces 3 new projects for 2021

March 13, 2021 XS Noize

The Orb founder Alex Paterson has revealed 3 new projects for 2021; the launch of Orbscure Recordings record label, the first release on the label from Sedibus (Alex in collaboration with Andy Falconer) and biography […]

INTERVIEW: Peter Hook on K÷93 EP collaboration with Jaz Coleman & Geordie Walker 1
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INTERVIEW: Peter Hook on K÷93 EP collaboration with Jaz Coleman & Geordie Walker

February 17, 2021 Dan Volohov

Recently, CADIZ music announced the release of “K÷93” – three-song EP recorded by Jaz Coleman, Peter Hook and Geordie Walker back in 1993. The K÷93 comes out on the 5th of March. Dan Volohov sits […]

Eternal Return's COLIN EDWIN Picks His Top 10 Lockdown Albums 1
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Eternal Return's COLIN EDWIN Picks His Top 10 Lockdown Albums

February 11, 2021 Dan Volohov

Recently, NEWdOG Records announced the release of “Once Only” – the most recent record by prog-rock supergroup – Eternal Return. Following XS Noize’s request, the bass-player of Eternal Return, member of Porcupine Tree, Twinscapes, Metallic […]

INTERVIEW: AARON TURNER on his recent collaboration with PHARAOH OVERLORD 1
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INTERVIEW: AARON TURNER on his recent collaboration with PHARAOH OVERLORD

November 30, 2020 Dan Volohov

Recently released “6” became one of the most unusual records for both Pharaoh Overlord – Finnish electronic duo and Aaron Turner, who’d collaborated with Tomi Leppänen Jussi Lehtisalo as their featured vocalist on the record. […]

JAH WOBBLE & YOUTH team up to release a new album ‘Acid Punk Dub Apocalypse’ out  28th of February 2020
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JAH WOBBLE & YOUTH team up to release a new album ‘Acid Punk Dub Apocalypse’ out 28th of February 2020

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Post-punk innovators, Jah Wobble and Youth have teamed up to release a new album on Cadiz Music licensed exclusively from the Youth Sounds label on the 28th of February 2020. ‘Acid Punk Dub Apocalypse’ was […]

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