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        • Kings of Leon
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          Kings of Leon return with EP #2 — their first self-produced release in over two decades

          November 7, 2025

          Today, GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon are back with their first EP in over two decades. Simply named EP #2, the four-track project marks the band’s first independent release on their own label, Love Tap […]

          Robbie Williams
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          Robbie Williams ‘Performs’ on Iconic ’90s Show The Word in New ‘Pretty Face’ Video

          November 6, 2025

          Robbie Williams has today (6th Nov) released the video for his track ‘Pretty Face’. Inspired by the groundbreaking 90s show ‘The Word’, the film is directed by Charlie Lightening and sees Robbie in his trademark […]

          CABARET VOLTAIRE
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          Cabaret Voltaire Announce Limelight, Belfast Show – October 8th 2026

          November 5, 2025

          Marking 50 years since the live launch of one of Britain’s most influential electronic bands, Cabaret Voltaire announce a headline Limelight, Belfast show for Thursday 8th October 2026. Talking about the newly announced dates, Stephen Mallinder, says: “What a wonderful opportunity to […]

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          Swim School
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Swim School – Swim School

          November 4, 2025

          Swim School have delivered a super cool debut album that manages to combine a classic indie feel with a modern edge. Filled with powerful riffs, enchanting melodies and runaway choruses, “This Is The Debut Album” […]

          The Dears – Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears – Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!

          November 4, 2025

          The title of Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! wasn’t born from looking ahead but from looking back. During The Dears’ 20th anniversary tour of No Cities Left, frontman Murray Lightburn was […]

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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
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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: Gogol Bordello – Rock City, Nottingham – October 30th Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello Ignite Rock City with Their Signature ‘Gypsy Punk’ Fury

          November 3, 2025

          On October 30th, the unstoppable Gogol Bordello stormed into Rock City and tore the place apart in the best possible way. From the moment they hit the stage, it was clear the crowd was in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

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          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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        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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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        • :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          Asha Maclean
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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 […]

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        • Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256
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          Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256

          November 2, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Mani — legendary bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, and one of the most influential figures in British rock history. […]

          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255
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          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255

          October 28, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Moya Brennan — the unmistakable voice of Clannad, often hailed as the First Lady of Celtic Music. This year marks the 40th […]

          Glen Matlock
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          Glen Matlock on Reclaiming His Story in ‘I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol’ | XS Noize Podcast #254

          October 26, 2025

          In this episode, #254 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by a true architect of punk — Glen Matlock, the original bassist and founding spark of The Sex Pistols. Glen co-wrote ten […]

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Dan Volohov
Dan Volohov is a journalist and writer from Russia. Found his inspiration in punk-rock he still continues exploring. From 2016 to 2018 he was a chief reporter at Moscow-based “Radio ULTRA” where he used to cover all sorts of alternative music and interview artists like Billy Gould and Michaele Graves.Since 2015, Dan has been writing for various publications including Distortion Magazine, Maximumrocknroll, Punk Globe, Peek-A-Boo, Metalegion, MetalAddicts, Atmosfear, JoyZine and RamZine.Fav Band: Public Image Ltd ( 1978-1983)Fav Album: The Cure – WishFavSong: Iggy And The Stooges - I Need Somebody
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INTERVIEW: Paul Cook and Tom Spencer of The Professionals 1
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INTERVIEW: Paul Cook and Tom Spencer of The Professionals

January 19, 2022 Dan Volohov

Recently The Professionals released their newest studio album, “SNAFU,” their first since 2017’s “What In the World.” In this interview for XS Noize, Dan Volohov sits down with Paul Cook and Tom Spencer of The […]

INTERVIEW: Tim 'Herb' Alexander - "My deep inner-being was always driven towards playing drums" 1
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INTERVIEW: Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander – “My deep inner-being was always driven towards playing drums”

December 1, 2021 Dan Volohov

This May, Primus fans celebrated the 30th anniversary of the band’s second LP, “Sailing the Seas of Cheese.” Dan Volohov sits down with Tim “Herb” Alexander, drummer and member of Primus, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, […]

INTERVIEW: Ginger Wildheart - “Good lyrics always come from bad times” 2
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INTERVIEW: Ginger Wildheart – “Good lyrics always come from bad times”

November 1, 2021 Dan Volohov

In the interview for XS Noize, Dan Volohov sits down with Ginger Wildheart to discuss his newest album, “21 Century Love Songs”, the secrets of a great show, DIY and punk-rock, Ginger’s love of country […]

INTERVIEW: Will Sergeant (Echo & the Bunnymen) discusses 'Bunnyman: A Memoir' 1
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INTERVIEW: Will Sergeant (Echo & the Bunnymen) discusses ‘Bunnyman: A Memoir’

September 19, 2021 Dan Volohov

Within his recently released “Bunnyman” memoir, Will Sergeant, founder and the guitarist of Echo And The Bunnymen, looks back at the band’s formation and describes the history of his becoming. From the suburbs of Liverpool […]

INTERVIEW: KK Downing (KK's Priest) - "I have to be a mixture of who I am in the past, present and future" 1
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INTERVIEW: KK Downing (KK’s Priest) – “I have to be a mixture of who I am in the past, present and future”

August 29, 2021 Dan Volohov

Forming Judas Priest in the ’60s, KK Downing also set up the foundation for the newest musical landscape. Of course, he wasn’t the only one. At the same time, Downing’s guitar style certainly become recognizable […]

INTERVIEW with Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr. 1
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INTERVIEW with Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr.

July 27, 2021 Dan Volohov

Dan Volohov sits down with Lou Barlow, co-founder of Dinosaur Jr, Sebadoh and solo artist. In the interview for XS Noize, Lou discusses the recently released solo LP – “Reason To Live” and self-searching, the […]

INTERVIEW with LEE RANALDO - "The situation dictates the structures and ideas" 1
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INTERVIEW with LEE RANALDO – “The situation dictates the structures and ideas”

July 8, 2021 Dan Volohov

“Churning of the Ocean” is the second time Lee Ranaldo, Jim Jarmusch, Marc Urselli and Balazs Pandi get together. Previously, pushed by Urselli’s idea, quartet recorded their self-titled debut. A combination of soundscapes uniting improvisational […]

INTERVIEW: Tomahawk discuss their new album - 'Tonic Immobility' 1
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INTERVIEW: Tomahawk discuss their new album – ‘Tonic Immobility’

June 25, 2021 Dan Volohov

At the end of March, Tomahawk released their fifth full-length album on Ipecac Records. Combining various elements of their sound palette, the band presented one of their best works  – “Tonic Immobility”. Dan Volohov sits […]

INTERVIEW: Kenny Hickey ( Silvertomb, Type O Negative ) - “There’s always a dark part in my perspective.” 1
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INTERVIEW: Kenny Hickey ( Silvertomb, Type O Negative ) – “There’s always a dark part in my perspective.”

May 22, 2021 Dan Volohov

Dan Volohov sits down with Kenny Hickey – guitarist and vocalist of Silvertomb, the Seventh Void and co-founder of Type O’ Negative. Kenny Hickey discusses playing at L’Amour and looks back on “Slow, Deep And […]

INTERVIEW: Chris Brokaw on The Martha's Vineyard Ferries & his past, present and future 1
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INTERVIEW: Chris Brokaw on The Martha’s Vineyard Ferries & his past, present and future

April 14, 2021 Dan Volohov

Recently, The Martha’s Vineyard Ferries released “Suns Out, Guns Out” – their newest LP and the first in eight years. Dan Volohov sits down with the drummer of  The Martha’s Vineyard Ferries, founder of Codeine […]

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: Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai) - “It’s quite important as an artist to put yourself in an uncomfortable position” 2
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INTERVIEW: Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai) – “It’s quite important as an artist to put yourself in an uncomfortable position”

January 25, 2021 Dan Volohov

Even though each Mogwai record is different from previous ones, the effect is practically always the same –  meditative euphoria of sounds and musical forms the band has been exploring from the first days of […]

INTERVIEW: Butch Vig on 5 Billion in Diamonds, Garbage, Producing Records & More 1
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INTERVIEW: Butch Vig on 5 Billion in Diamonds, Garbage, Producing Records & More

January 3, 2021 Dan Volohov

Recently released Divine Accidents by 5 Billion in Diamonds is one of the best releases of 2020. Dan Volohov talks to Butch Vig, co-founder of 5 Billion in Diamonds, the drummer of Garbage, and legendary […]

INTERVIEW with STEVE ALBINI - "It's satisfying to work on something that has a long life-span and enriches lots of peoples lives" 1
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INTERVIEW with STEVE ALBINI – “It’s satisfying to work on something that has a long life-span and enriches lots of peoples lives”

December 9, 2020 Dan Volohov

For those who’ve never heard the name of Steve Albini, it would be difficult to explain who this guy is. Like billions of other questions, there are many answers to it: Analogue recording engineer, founder […]

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. […]

INTERVIEW: Paradise Lost’ Gregor Mackintosh discusses new album 'Obsidian' 1
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INTERVIEW: Paradise Lost’ Gregor Mackintosh discusses new album ‘Obsidian’

November 2, 2020 Dan Volohov

Dan Volohov talks to Gregor Mackintosh, co-founder and guitarist of Paradise Lost. Gregor speaks about the recent “Obsidian” album and re-arranging cover versions, about his technique of writing songs and the nature of previous “Medusa” […]

INTERVIEW with KURT GLUK – aka Submerged, D.J. and founder of the Ohm Resistance label 1
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INTERVIEW with KURT GLUK – aka Submerged, D.J. and founder of the Ohm Resistance label

October 20, 2020 Dan Volohov

Dan Volohov talks to Kurt Gluck aka Submerged, D.J. and founder of the Ohm Resistance label, about upcoming releases, the very beginning of the label and more. You founded Ohm Resistance at the end of […]

SCREAM share recently found unreleased recordings with fans
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SCREAM share recently found unreleased recordings with fans

October 14, 2020 Dan Volohov

In a recent Facebook post, the members of Scream have mentioned that they suddenly found old and previously unavailable recordings “from 1984”. Notable that the first of the series of recordings is Scream’s cover version […]

INTERVIEW: JIMMY CHAMBERLIN on his New Complex Album, Drumming and SMASHING PUMPKINS 3
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INTERVIEW: JIMMY CHAMBERLIN on his New Complex Album, Drumming and SMASHING PUMPKINS

September 26, 2020 Dan Volohov

Smashing Pumpkins’ Jimmy Chamberlin on the newest chapter of his jazz experiments. Honor released by Jimmy Chamberlin Complex is not the only example of how different individuals brought together different influences, energetics, and ideas. But […]

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