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          The Milk Return with ‘Borderlands’ — Their Most Ambitious Album to Date

          August 15, 2025

          On 19 September, WLS Records will release The Milk’s sophisticated new album Borderlands, which features outstanding songwriting, deftly served by extraordinary musicianship, mixed with ambitious arrangements and world-class production. A lovingly crafted sonic memoir, it […]

          Silent Running
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          Belfast’s Silent Running Return with Fifth Album ‘Northstar’

          August 15, 2025

          Belfast’s Silent Running folded for a full 30 years after releasing their third album in 1989. One of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s was burned out. They had headlined numerous nights at London’s […]

          Ronboy
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          Ronboy Returns with Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring The National’s Matt Berninger

          August 15, 2025

          Ronboy, the exciting artist project of musician Julia Laws, returns with a haunting new single “Disaster” featuring The National’s frontman Matt Berninger. The track first made its debut on Matt Berninger’s North American US Tour, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2

          August 13, 2025

          We are closing in on the 58th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s death; complications from Huntington’s Disease finally sealed his fate on October 3rd, 1967. Despite the lengthy time that has passed, his fingerprints are still […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

          August 6, 2025

          When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

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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 […]

        • 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
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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: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy

          August 15, 2025

          Nottingham’s The Level was bursting at the seams on August 11th as Grammy-winning indie-rock darlings Wet Leg brought their Moisturizer tour to town — and they didn’t just play a gig, they turned it into […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2024: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2025: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham

          July 17, 2025

          Mangata Festival returned to Nottingham on July 12th, bringing with it a thunderous celebration of heavy music spread across multiple venues in the city. But the festivities began even earlier with Solgata, the official pre-party […]

        • 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// 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, […]

          IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory

          April 3, 2025

          On April 29th, one of Britain’s most electrifying live acts, The Darkness, lit up a sold-out OVO Wembley Arena with an impossible show to ignore. Kicking off the night in fine style were Ash, the […]

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          Jason Derulo’s 2026 tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more

          August 10, 2025

          Jason Derulo will be touring the UK in 2026, performing at some of the UK’s grandest venues in major cities. His return promises to be unforgettable, with electrifying dance moves, chart-topping bangers, and a voice […]

          OneRepublic
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          The ultimate guide to OneRepublic’s tour

          August 8, 2025

          Pop-rock sensation OneRepublic will bring their “Sweet Escape Tour” to Australia and New Zealand next year. With support from special guest Zara Larsson, Ryan Tedder and the crew will bring their hit songs “Counting Stars” […]

          Metallica
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          Everything you need to know about Metallica’s 2026 tour

          August 2, 2025

          From anthems to soulful ballads, Metallica is gearing up to take you on a unique journey through their 40-year catalogue. With no-repeat setlists, colossal stages, and an array of hard-hitting support acts, “M72 World Tour” […]

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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

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          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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        • The Subways
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          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 […]

          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
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          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

          In Episode #238 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam to talk about her new album, All Things Light. From her multi-platinum hit “Burning House” to co-writing on Beyoncé’s […]

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Ben P Scott is a writer and DJ from Somerset, UK. In his teens, he wrote the indie fanzine Supernova from 1997 until 2000 and has been writing for various music sites since 2010, including his own Rewind/Fast Forward site. He has many favourite bands and artists including Manic Street Preachers, The Fall, Blur, David Bowie, Mansun and Oasis.
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The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
Round Up

The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

October 29, 2018 Ben P Scott

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 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lucid Dream - Actualisation
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lucid Dream – Actualisation

October 23, 2018 Ben P Scott

Formed in 2008 and causing a stir since their 2013 debut ‘Songs Of Lies And Deceit’, Carlisle four-piece The Lucid Dream suffered a cruel blow early last year in 2017 when all of their equipment […]

LIVE REVIEW: Mark Chadwick (Levellers) - Trowbridge Town Hall Arts, 19/10/2018
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Mark Chadwick (Levellers) – Trowbridge Town Hall Arts, 19/10/2018

October 22, 2018 Ben P Scott

It’s no exaggeration to say that I’ve lost count of the amount of Levellers gigs I have been to over the last 18 years. I’ve met the band many times and even interviewed frontman Mark Chadwick. But tonight […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft - Natural Rebel
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft – Natural Rebel

October 14, 2018 Ben P Scott

The solo career of Richard Ashcroft can be divided into two halves: The warm, mostly acoustic-flavoured output of the post-Urban Hymns years, and the transitional sounds of the records he has released since The Verve reformed in 2007 and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: She Makes War - Brace For Impact
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: She Makes War – Brace For Impact

October 10, 2018 Ben P Scott

This week saw the release of the new She Makes War album ‘Brace For Impact’, which is at number 47 in the midweek charts. It marks a long-overdue chart debut for the brilliant Bristol-based multi-instrumentalist Laura Kidd, who […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Estrons - You Say I'm Too Much, I Say You're Not Enough
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ALBUM REVIEW: Estrons – You Say I’m Too Much, I Say You’re Not Enough

October 9, 2018 Ben P Scott

“Estrons” is a Welsh word that roughly translates as “misfits” or “outsiders”, and the moniker chosen by a Welsh outfit who became hotly-tipped following three years of superb EP tracks and high energy gigs. Now, […]

The Best Of September 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
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The Best Of September 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

October 1, 2018 Ben P Scott

Welcome to the September 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 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Suede - The Blue Hour
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Suede – The Blue Hour

September 27, 2018 Ben P Scott

Like many of the other legendary indie bands who graced the 90s, Suede are right back on their very best form, making music that sounds and FEELS essential. Many would argue that Brett Anderson and […]

PALE WAVES announce debut album 'My Mind Makes Noises'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: – Pale Waves – My Mind Makes Noises

September 20, 2018 Ben P Scott

‘My Mind Makes Noises’ is the debut from the Manchester four-piece Pale Waves, whose goth-punk appearance turns out to be completely at odds with the massively unoriginal and highly commercialised sound of their music. Bright, […]

MENACE BEACH Share Video for 'Black Rainbow Sound' feat: Brix Smith - Watch Now 1
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ALBUM REVIEW: Menace Beach – Black Rainbow Sound

September 11, 2018 Ben P Scott

The third album from Leeds-based duo Menace Beach is a celestial treat for lovers of alternative rock. The songs on ‘Black Rainbow Sound’ show a band who have come into their own. Having always embraced […]

LIVE REVIEW: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds / Paul Weller @ the Bristol Downs Festival
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds / Paul Weller @ the Bristol Downs Festival

September 8, 2018 Ben P Scott

This is a very special day for the city of Bristol, yet it turns out to be far more than that. Despite the South West being the location for Glastonbury, other events in the region […]

Classic Album Revisited: Babybird - There's Something Going On
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: Babybird – There’s Something Going On

September 5, 2018 Ben P Scott

Forget about ‘You’re Gorgeous’… Recorded two years after that big hit, this extraordinary, dark, and remarkable album was Babybird’s REAL main event. Released 20 years ago on 24 August 1998, ‘There’s Something Going On’ never became a massive seller […]

SUEDE Release video for their new track 'The Invisibles' - Watch Now
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The Best Of August 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

September 3, 2018 Ben P Scott

Welcome to the August 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 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: James - Living In Extraordinary Times
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: James – Living In Extraordinary Times

August 9, 2018 Ben P Scott

Their last two albums have found Manchester indie legends James enjoying something of a renaissance. This week they release their 15th record. 15? Surely we don’t need another James album, do we? You probably know […]

INTERVIEW: Pete Wilkinson (Aviator) discusses new album 'Omni' 6
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Aviator – Omni

August 8, 2018 Ben P Scott

Aviator is a musical project featuring former Cast/Shack bassist Pete Wilkinson, and Mark Neary, who was a member of The Hours. Liverpool-based Wilkinson quit Cast in 2015, a few years after they reformed. “It was […]

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: THE BEST OF MANSUN
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REWIND: Revisiting the Best of July 1998 + Playlist

August 3, 2018 Ben P Scott

Listen to a selection of the best tracks from July 1998. Every month I revisit the music that we were listening to 20 years ago, and compile them into a YouTube playlist for your viewing […]

PLAYLIST: The Best Of July 2018
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PLAYLIST: The Best Of July 2018

July 31, 2018 Ben P Scott

Welcome to the July 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 […]

JOHNNY MARR Announces New Album 'CALL THE COMET' To Be Released June 15th 2
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JUNE 2018 // Music Round-Up

July 4, 2018 Ben P Scott

Time for a look at some of the very best tracks of the last month or so in this new monthly round-up curated by DJ and writer Ben P Scott. This edition features new music […]

REWIND// June 1998
Rewind

REWIND// June 1998

July 3, 2018 Ben P Scott

A monthly look back at the music we were listening to exactly twenty years ago. All of these singles were released back in June 1998. You can read a bit about each individual track and […]

FOO FIGHTERS Concrete and Gold North American Tour 2018 Expanded by Popular Demand
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Foo Fighters, London Stadium, Saturday 23 June 2018

July 1, 2018 Ben P Scott

I’m not used to events of this scale. The most recent gig outing prior to this was a relatively small gathering in a small Bristol city centre venue. This evening, I’m on the opposite end […]

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