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          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

          October 7, 2025

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce massive 2026 Crystal Palace Park show with Rag’n’Bone Man and Nieve Ella

          October 7, 2025

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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
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          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 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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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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 […]

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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
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          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
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          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: 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
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          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
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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 […]

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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

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        • Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

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Amanda Stock
Amanda is passionate for electronic music and in particular her devotion to Depeche Mode, a band that has remained a constant throughout her life since she saw them for the first time at Hammersmith Odeon in 1983, aged 15.Amanda contributes to album reviews mostly but has also written several “introducing” type features. Amanda loves discovering and writing about new music. Fave band : Depeche Mode Fave album: Violator
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ALBUM REVIEW: The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships

November 30, 2018 Amanda Stock

The eagerly-anticipated third album from pop-rock foursome The 1975 has been advertised since 1st June in a series of cryptic messages on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and on thousands of posters on city walls – […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Christine and the Queens – “Chris”
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ALBUM REVIEW: Christine and the Queens – “Chris”

September 24, 2018 Amanda Stock

French singer, songwriter, choreographer and dancer Heloise Letissier is one of the most compelling, thought-provoking, creative artists to hit the music scene since the likes of Madonna or Lady Gaga. Even then, she is still […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Let’s Eat Grandma - I’m All Ears
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Let’s Eat Grandma – I’m All Ears

June 25, 2018 Amanda Stock

British teenage vocalists, multi-instrumentalists and songwriters Let’s Eat Grandma are childhood friends Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth who grew up in Norwich writing songs that, over time, have emerged into something quite magical. They were […]

ALBUM REVIEW: CHVRCHES – Love is Dead
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: CHVRCHES – Love is Dead

May 25, 2018 Amanda Stock

Glaswegian synth-pop trio Chvrches (who are Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty) release their highly-anticipated third album, “Love Is Dead” today through Glassnote records. Music fans have already heard quite a bit of the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Palace Winter - 'Nowadays'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Palace Winter – ‘Nowadays’

April 30, 2018 Amanda Stock

Palace Winter are Copenhagen-based Australian Carl COLEMAN and Dane Caspar HESSELAGER. Having played in bands separately for years, a mutual respect for each other’s styles encouraged them to start writing together. Coleman, a singer-songwriter joining […]

ALBUM REVIEW – Henry Green – 'Shift'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW – Henry Green – ‘Shift’

April 2, 2018 Amanda Stock

Bristol-based electronic artist and producer Henry Green releases his debut album, “Shift” on 30th March via Akira Records. So far Green has two cult adored EPs, over 18m Spotify streams and shows with London Grammar […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : LYDMOR – “MONEY TOWERS”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : LYDMOR – “MONEY TOWERS”

February 26, 2018 Amanda Stock

Lydmor, A.K.A. Jenny Rossander is an electronic singer-songwriter, musician and DJ hailing from the small Danish town of Aarup. She got into music creatively at an early age, composing her first song at just 14 […]

Polly Scattergood Celebrates 10 Years with Mute with – The Zehn Mixtape (Mixed by Maps) Listen Now!
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Polly Scattergood Celebrates 10 Years with Mute with – The Zehn Mixtape (Mixed by Maps) Listen Now!

November 30, 2017 Amanda Stock

Electrically charged, Colchester born singer-songwriter, Polly Scattergood is celebrating a special birthday. It’s been ten years since the release of her first single under the Mute record label – “Nitrogen Pink” which was released on September […]

LIVE REVIEW: Depeche Mode, O2 Arena, London Nov 22 2017 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Depeche Mode, O2 Arena, London Nov 22 2017

November 23, 2017 Amanda Stock

Xs Noize contributor David McElroy’s blog Almost Predictable Almost is running The Global Spirit Tour Project which is featuring a review of every gig on Depeche Mode’s Global Spirit Tour written by fans. For full […]

Track of the Day: Empathy Test - Demons / Seeing Stars
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Empathy Test – “Losing Touch” (Remastered) & “Safe From Harm”

November 17, 2017 Amanda Stock

Today is a very special day for London- based, electro-pop duo Empathy Test – made up of childhood friends Isaac Howlett and Adam Relf who formed the band in 2013. Sharing a mutual love for […]

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: The Gravity Drive - 'Shooting Star' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: The Gravity Drive – ‘Shooting Star’ – Watch Now!

October 27, 2017 Amanda Stock

“Shooting Star” is the new single from Bridport-based harmony driven alternative-pop band The Gravity Drive – led by husband and wife Elijah and Ava Wolf. Fiercely independent and determined to stay true to their own […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Blondage - 'Call It Off'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Blondage – ‘Call It Off’

October 9, 2017 Amanda Stock

It’s always interesting listening to a new single from Danish duo Blondage as each release is quite unpredictable. They are well-known and loved for their experimental, electronic, hard-edged pop. But there is always something just […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Blondage – “Stoned” – (OTR Remix)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Blondage – “Stoned” – (OTR Remix)

August 29, 2017 Amanda Stock

Danish experimental pop-duo Blondage celebrate the success of their piercing pop hymn “Stoned” and shares Atlanta, Georgia beatmaker OTR’s percussive yet atmospheric remix of the track. The original song’s infectious chorus is left intact while […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  “VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR” – Bruce Woolley and Polly Scattergood
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: “Video Killed the Radio Star” (Dub Science Version) – Bruce Woolley, Steve Dub and Polly Scattergood

August 28, 2017 Amanda Stock

Following the critically acclaimed version of Video Killed The Radio Star (Dark Star) released earlier this year, Gramophone records is delighted to announce the release of a new remix in collaboration with Steve Dub, renowned […]

TORA announce debut album 'Take A Rest', listen to new single 'Another Case'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TORA – “TAKE A REST”

May 29, 2017 Amanda Stock

Sitting at over 20 million streams, having played the likes of Glastonbury and Falls Festival, an Australian support slot with RUFUS under their belt and a series of forthcoming UK / European shows in October, […]

LEA PORCELAIN Announce Debut Album - 'Hymns To The Night' + Unveil Short Film 1
Album Reviews

Album Review – LEA PORCELAIN – ‘Hymns To The Night’

May 16, 2017 Amanda Stock

Rising German electronic post punk duo, Lea Porcelain release their debut album “Hymns To The Night” on 16th June 2017. Unusually to accompany the album they have also released a short introductory film “This Is […]

Track of the Day:  Club Drive - “Spare Time”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CLUB DRIVE – “VOYAGER”

May 15, 2017 Amanda Stock

Keeping up their unshakeable momentum, British guitar-pop band, Club Drive have released their brand new single, ‘Voyager’. Matching the band’s seamless fervour with earworm melodies, the new track fuses sparkling guitar lines with positive vibes […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BLONDAGE - “STONED”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: BLONDAGE – “STONED”

May 8, 2017 Amanda Stock

Danish electronic duo Blondage (comprising of Esben Andersen and Pernille Smith-Sivertsen) have released their new single “Stoned” – a badass love anthem for the summer of 2017. With a production full of attitude and playfulness, […]

ALBUM REVIEW - Lydia Ainsworth - "Darling Of The Afterglow”
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW – Lydia Ainsworth – “Darling Of The Afterglow”

March 31, 2017 Amanda Stock

Toronto-based artist, composer and producer Lydia Ainsworth announces her sublime second album, “Darling of the Afterglow”. The album is released today through Bella Union. “Darling of the Afterglow “is Lydia Ainsworth’s sophomore record and follow […]

Live Review: DEPECHE MODE Play The BARROWLANDS, Glasgow – 26th March 2017 1
Live Reviews

Live Review: DEPECHE MODE Play The BARROWLANDS, Glasgow – 26th March 2017

March 28, 2017 Amanda Stock

Depeche Mode’s headlining appearance at the BBC6 Music Festival was always going to be a very, very special event. This is a band that pulls in stadium attendances of in excess of 68,000 – tickets […]

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