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          Duran Duran Announce ‘Free To Love’ Remix Album Featuring Trixie Mattel

          June 23, 2026

          Duran Duran have announced Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes, a new remix collection built around their recent single “Free To Love,” featuring Nile Rodgers. The remix album will be released digitally across streaming platforms […]

          Editors
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          Editors Announce New Album ‘Surface, Echo & Sound’ And Share ‘The Rush’

          June 23, 2026

          Editors have announced their eighth studio album, Surface, Echo & Sound, set for release on October 30, 2026, via Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s latest single, “The […]

          Keane
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          Keane Announce 20th Anniversary Reissue Of ‘Under The Iron Sea’

          June 22, 2026

          Keane will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their second album, Under The Iron Sea, with a newly remastered and expanded reissue, released on July 24 via UMR/Island. The release follows the band’s successful 2024 anniversary […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

          June 19, 2026

          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

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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 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: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
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          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival

          June 19, 2026

          It is often said that engineers become inventors because they possess the technical knowledge, discipline and imagination needed to turn ideas into functional realities. Mulatu Astatke’s story makes that connection feel especially apt. Born in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
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          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival

          June 16, 2026

          It has been a significant year for the Southbank Centre, which recently received a £10 million grant as part of its 75th birthday celebrations. Adding to that sense of occasion, Harry Styles was announced as […]

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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
          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 […]

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          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
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          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

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          December 10 announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show for July 20th 2026

          April 2, 2026

          Britain’s brand-new boyband December 10 today announce December 10: The Next Step– kicking off in Edinburgh on Friday 10 July and wrapping in Dublin on Tuesday 21 July. “We loved our Introducing! run of shows […]

          White Denim
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          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Formed in 2006, for approaching 20 years White Denim has been celebrated for their fearless blend of garage rock, soul, jazz fusion, psychedelia, and experimental improvisation. Based for much of that time in Austin, though […]

          Tom Jones
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          Tom Jones to Play Dublin & Belfast Headline Shows This August 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Legendary Welsh singer and performer Tom Jones has announced a return to Ireland with a headline show within the idyllic grounds of Palmerstown House Estate, just 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre on Sunday 09th […]

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        • Col Gerrard
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          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          Ganser
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          INTERVIEW: Alicia Gaines on the Architecture of Ganser and Discomfort by Design

          April 12, 2026

          Chicago’s underground has always thrived in the margins, and few bands embody that restless, art-driven spirit quite like Ganser. Formed in the city’s DIY circuit, the group have carved out a reputation for wiry, confrontational […]

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          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

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          Rosa Walton on ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’, Let’s Eat Grandma and Cyberpunk 2077 | XS Noize Podcast #290

          June 23, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Rosa Walton. Best known as one half of Let’s Eat Grandma alongside Jenny Hollingworth, Rosa joins Mark to discuss her debut […]

          Dea Matrona
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          Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289

          June 16, 2026

          Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for Mollie McGinn and […]

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          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

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

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” – Bruce Woolley and Polly Scattergood

February 24, 2017 Amanda Stock

Video Killed The Radio Star is internationally one of the most instantly recognisable songs of all time. Written by Bruce Woolley, Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, the original Buggles music video is famous for being […]

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

Track of the Day: Club Drive – “Spare Time”

February 20, 2017 Amanda Stock

Previously featured on XS Noize, British pop band Club Drive have released their brand new single Spare Time, which is out now on NUA Entertainment. ‘Spare Time’ follows the 2016 release of their debut EP […]

Album Review: The XX – “I See You”
Album Reviews

Album Review: The XX – “I See You”

January 16, 2017 Amanda Stock

Atmospheric English indie pop group the xx formed in South London in 2005 when band members, Oliver Sim, Romy Madley- Croft and Jamie Smith were still at secondary school. They released their stunning, critically and […]

Review: Love Amongst Ruin - “Way To Your Heart” EP
Album Reviews

Review: Love Amongst Ruin – “Way To Your Heart” EP

December 9, 2016 Amanda Stock

Love Amongst Ruin enjoyed huge success with the release of their sophomore album Lose Your Way last year, with the accompanying acoustic album, recorded over one weekend, released earlier this year. They’re now back with […]

Track of the Day: Cardiochaos - “Wine & Champagne”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Cardiochaos – “Wine & Champagne”

December 2, 2016 Amanda Stock

Cardiochaos is the solo electro-alternative pop music project of Viennese musician and filmmaker, Peter Brunner. Brunner suffers from extrasystoles that he feels in his chest – additional heart beats that appear between regular beats, known […]

Track of the Day: Laura Nox - “Save A Little Love”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Laura Nox – “Save A Little Love”

November 21, 2016 Amanda Stock

Amid a thriving new wave of Swedish pop talent comes the exciting and mysterious Laura Nox who has unveiled the official video to her debut single Save A Little Love, out now on Warner Music […]

Track of the Day: Dede (Feat: Alan Wilder) – “Calling the Clock”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Dede (Feat: Alan Wilder) – “Calling the Clock”

November 18, 2016 Amanda Stock

XS NOIZE brings to you today a rather special exclusive – the introduction of a brand new artist – singer/songwriter Dede from London with her first single release Calling The Clock featuring none other than […]

On Dead Waves
Album Reviews

Review: On Dead Waves – Blackbird EP

October 31, 2016 Amanda Stock

Polly Scattergood and James Chapman (MAPS) aka onDeadWaves have announced the Blackbird EP released on 28th October 2016. The EP follows the release of their debut album, featured previously at XS Noize which came out […]

Album Review: Model Depose – “Splitting Light”
Album Reviews

Album Review: Model Depose – “Splitting Light”

September 30, 2016 Amanda Stock

When it comes to electronic music, especially with a retro flavour, standing out from the crowd is easier said than done. The genre is currently saturated with bands competing to be the new sound of […]

Review: Blondage EP – Blondage
Album Reviews

Review: Blondage EP – Blondage

September 16, 2016 Amanda Stock

Today marks the release of the self-titled debut EP from Blondage, the Danish electronic-duo comprising of Esben Andersen and Pernille Smith –Sivertsen who are based in Copenhagen. The EP is mixed by Esben and Mags […]

Album Review: David Brent - Life On The Road
Album Reviews

Album Review: David Brent – Life On The Road

September 1, 2016 Amanda Stock

“Life On The Road” is the debut album by Ricky Gervais as David Brent, the character he created and made famous as part of his ground-breaking, award-winning BBC2 comedy “The Office”. Released in conjunction with […]

Track of the Day: Club Drive - 'Dangerous'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Club Drive – ‘Dangerous’

August 26, 2016 Amanda Stock

Xs Noize presents today a brand new UK pop band called Club Drive and their debut track “Dangerous”. They have already developed a sizeable fanbase through their own social media ahead of any engagement with wide […]

Track of the Day: Empathy Test - Demons / Seeing Stars
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Empathy Test – Demons / Seeing Stars

August 17, 2016 Amanda Stock

London’s Empathy Test are back with double A-Side Demons/Seeing Stars, the first taste of their forthcoming debut album. Since releasing their stunning debut EP, “Losing Touch” in 2014, followed by their second, “Throwing Stones”, the enigmatic […]

Track of the Day: Perpacity - '9725 - Listen
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Perpacity – ‘9725 – Listen

August 5, 2016 Amanda Stock

British-Danish synth pop duo Perpacity are releasing 9725, the lead single from their forthcoming second album Arise on 19th August. For those unfamiliar with the band, they are Ian Harling and Martin Nyrup who live in […]

Track of the Day: Bloom Twins - “Amnesia”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Bloom Twins – “Amnesia”

July 28, 2016 Amanda Stock

Meet Anna and Sonia Kuprienko, 19 year old identical twins from a small town called Brovary, a suburb of Kiev in the Ukraine. Now based in London, they are Bloom Twins, who refer to their […]

ON DEAD WAVES - sign to Mute + Unveil debut track
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ON DEAD WAVES – ON DEAD WAVES

May 20, 2016 Amanda Stock

OnDeadWaves is a collaboration project between two successful Mute artists, James Chapman (A.K.A. Maps) and Polly Scattergood. They worked together at the Mute Short Circuit Festival at the Roundhouse (just over five years to the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: LUH – 'Spiritual Songs For Lovers To Sing'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: LUH – ‘Spiritual Songs For Lovers To Sing’

May 4, 2016 Amanda Stock

LUH (which stands for Lost Under Heaven) is made up of Ellery Roberts and Ebony Hoorn. Over the past two years, they have been releasing music, art, photography, film and manifestos into the world, including […]

TRACK OF THE DAY – BLONDAGE – “DIVE”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY – BLONDAGE – “DIVE”

April 10, 2016 Amanda Stock

Danish electronic duo, Blondage (formerly known as Rangleklods) comprises of Esben Norskov Andersen and Pernille Smith –Sivertsen. They have been part of a “new wave” of groups re-defining the Danish music scene and produce electronic music […]

ALBUM REVIEW: BIRDY – BEAUTIFUL LIES
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: BIRDY – BEAUTIFUL LIES

March 25, 2016 Amanda Stock

Jasmine Lucilla Elizabeth Jennifer van der Bogaerde (yes, her real name – she is pure blue blood) A.K.A. Birdy is just 19 years old but her music CV is very impressive. She is a Musician, […]

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