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          Labrinth Ignites the Cosmic Opera Era with New Single “IMPLOSION”

          November 20, 2025

          Visionary artist, producer, and composer Labrinth returns with “IMPLOSION,” a pulse-racing new single that marks the next chapter of his upcoming album, Cosmic Opera: Act I, arriving January 30 via Columbia Records. A thunderous blend […]

          Lily Allen
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          Lily Allen Returns with Her Biggest-Ever UK & Ireland Arena Tour — June 2026

          November 20, 2025

          The remarkable Lily Allen — whose acclaimed new album West End Girl has become a global sensation with over 150 million streams and a third consecutive Top 5 entry on the UK Albums Chart — […]

          KillerStar
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          KillerStar Return with New Album ‘The Afterglow’ — Hear Lead Single ‘So Easy’

          November 19, 2025

          After earning 4-star reviews from MOJO, The Times and RnR along with glowing comparisons to David Bowie, Suede and prime ‘70s art rock for their self-titled debut, KillerStar return with the release of their electrifying second album ‘The Afterglow’ on March 20th via High Wire Records. The band today […]

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          Aerosmith & Yungblud
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          REVIEW: Aerosmith & Yungblud – One More Time EP

          November 20, 2025

          The unlikely team-up of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry and Yorkshire’s punk-pop firebrand Yungblud has dropped a 5-track EP, One More Time. Four brand-new co-writes plus a glossy 2025 rework of “Back In the […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: James – Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of
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          ALBUM REVIEW: James – Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of

          November 19, 2025

          For a band often frozen in the public imagination as ’90s indie heroes, James have spent over four decades proving they are far more than that label suggests. Formed in 1982, the Manchester group have […]

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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 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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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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          Bastille
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          LIVE REVIEW: Bastille – Songs from The First 15 Years at The O2, London

          November 19, 2025

          With three UK number-one albums, a string of major hits, and—impressively—their original core line-up still intact since forming in 2010, now seems the perfect moment for Bastille to take stock of everything they’ve built.  Their […]

          Levellers
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          LIVE REVIEW: Levellers — Shepherds Bush Empire Zeitgeist 30th Anniversary Tour

          November 18, 2025

          When it comes to Levellers albums that fans rally behind, Levelling the Land often steals the spotlight. Its influence is unquestionable. But it’s far from the only record in their catalogue deserving anniversary treatment. This […]

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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// 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
          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: 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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        • TAVE
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          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :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

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        • Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
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          Roland Gift on 40 Years of Fine Young Cannibals & His New Christmas Single | XS Noize Podcast #259

          November 16, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Roland Gift — the iconic voice of Fine Young Cannibals and one of the most instantly recognisable singers in British music. With […]

          ALKY
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          ALKY on breaking the cycle with debut album ‘Rinse & Repeat’ | XS Noize Podcast #258

          November 13, 2025

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          The Charlatans
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          Martin Blunt – The Charlatans: Inside new album ‘We Are Love’ | XS Noize Podcast #257

          November 9, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Martin Blunt — founding member and bassist of The Charlatans, one of Britain’s most enduring and beloved bands. From their breakthrough with […]

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Rebecca Haslam
Rebecca writes about pretty much any and all music but is a big pop-rock-indie fan. She loves the likes of Panic!. Fall Out Boy and Green Day, but is pretty old school too with Roxette and ABBA on many of her playlists. When not writing, she enjoys travelling far and wide, attending theatre and music shows, reading and spending time with friends.
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Mortal Prophets - Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Mortal Prophets – Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen

June 9, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The Mortal Prophets, fronted by John Beckmann, are a rather genre-bending band, heavily inspired by pre-war blues icons such as Lead Belly and Blind Willie Johnson and are becoming rather well known for creating songs […]

TRACK PREMIERE: ELPENTHE - What We Got Away With (Feat. Half Wolf)
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TRACK PREMIERE: ELPENTHE – What We Got Away With (Feat. Half Wolf)

June 9, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Having already been in a number of bands and earned himself a strong reputation as a talented producer, ELPENTHE, whose real name is Elliot Beenk, is now putting himself firmly in the spotlight as a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pony Girl - Age of Anxious
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Pony Girl – Age of Anxious

June 8, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

With their LP Enny One Wil Love You set to drop on October 14, Ottawa-Hull based indie-rock band Pony Girl are offering up the first taste of what fans both old and new can expect […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: A Fragile Tomorrow - All Signs To Amsterdam
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VIDEO PREMIERE: A Fragile Tomorrow – All Signs To Amsterdam

June 2, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

On July 15th, A Fragile Tomorrow will drop their new album ‘It’s Better That Way’. In the meantime, the band are getting fans excited for the collection by unveiling their latest single, “All Signs To […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Astrologer - Deténte
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Astrologer – Deténte

June 2, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The last year or so has proven to be a big one for Astrologer, the musical project of talented song-writer Andrew Cameron Cline, with Candy Caballero working alongside him as a lead and backup vocalist […]

INTERVIEW: Brooke Combe Talks “Miss Me Now” & Touring With Miles Kane
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INTERVIEW: Brooke Combe Talks “Miss Me Now” & Touring With Miles Kane

May 30, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

After a hugely successful 2021, which saw her pick up the Breakthrough Female prize at the Scottish Music Awards, 21-year-old Brooke Combe has had an impressive 2022 so far. She released her latest single, “Miss […]

INTERVIEW: Jackie Lipson on her latest single, 'Everything Sucks' & more
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INTERVIEW: Jackie Lipson on her latest single, ‘Everything Sucks’ & more

May 25, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Still quite a new name and face on the music scene, Jackie Lipson is quite the success story and testament to what can happen if you keep striving to achieve your dreams. Having really gotten […]

INTERVIEW: Jeorgia Rose on her latest single “That Day”
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INTERVIEW: Jeorgia Rose on her latest single “That Day”

May 23, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Still just a teenager, Jeorgia Rose is living every young artist’s dream. A multi-instrumentalist, she’s wowed audiences and impressed critics alike with her ability to channel real-life events into her songs, making many of them […]

INTERVIEW: HARIZ spills the beans on his ‘Border’ EP & his big ambition for 2022
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INTERVIEW: HARIZ spills the beans on his ‘Border’ EP & his big ambition for 2022

May 19, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

With two top 40 radio hits – “I Got You” and “Remind Me” – to his name already, HARIZ is rapidly becoming a name on people’s lips, and his sound is filling more and more […]

INTERVIEW: Blue Mar talks ‘The March Hare’ & tour plans
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INTERVIEW: Blue Mar talks ‘The March Hare’ & tour plans

May 18, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The past few years have left us all thinking about life and the world in a way we perhaps never would have had the pandemic not hit, but such thinking isn’t a bad thing. Blue […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Florence + The Machine - Dance Fever
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ALBUM REVIEW: Florence + The Machine – Dance Fever

May 12, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Since bursting onto the scene fifteen years ago, Florence + The Machine – led by vocal powerhouse Florence Welch – have wowed fans and critics alike with their brilliant songs and fantastic live performances. Their […]

INTERVIEW: Elyse Jewel chats 'TBH IDK' & tour plans
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INTERVIEW: Elyse Jewel chats ‘TBH IDK’ & tour plans

May 10, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

It could be argued that anyone could and can be a songwriter if they wanted or want to be, but it takes a special kind of talent to be a success at it. Elyse Jewel […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sandflower shares her new self-empowerment single 'Quicksand'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Sandflower shares her new self-empowerment single ‘Quicksand’

May 5, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

If the past couple of years have taught us anything, life is too short to keep putting up with things – and people – that are no good for us and that we all need […]

PREMIERE: Elise Hayes presents her personal & powerful ‘Human Heart’ EP
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PREMIERE: Elise Hayes presents her personal & powerful ‘Human Heart’ EP

May 5, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Music and performing have been a staple in the life of Elise Hayes since she was young. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, her journey in the music industry has, in her […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Seth Swirsky - Sunny Day
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Seth Swirsky – Sunny Day

May 4, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Musician, author, painter, documentary maker. Seth Swirsky is a man of many talents, though it’s perhaps quite easy to say that music is his biggest passion. Having written songs for icons such as Tina Turner, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: MuMu unveils her latest single 'The Bitch In Me'
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TRACK PREMIERE: MuMu unveils her latest single ‘The Bitch In Me’

May 3, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

MuMu’s music is one with many messages, including those about women’s sexual satisfaction – as heard on “Ladies First”, to the seemingly endless stream of political bullshit we’re all subject to and have to listen […]

INTERVIEW: AVIV Talks Her Impressive Musical Talent & Touring With Imagine Dragons
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INTERVIEW: AVIV Talks Her Impressive Musical Talent & Touring With Imagine Dragons

April 28, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

16-year-old Toronto singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist AVIV is a talent on the rise. As an artist whose songs highlight the emotions of millions her age, her music resonates strongly with those who hear it, and that […]

INTERVIEW: The Armentani Brothers Talk 'Enough of You', Touring And Their Thoughts On Twitter
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INTERVIEW: The Armentani Brothers Talk ‘Enough of You’, Touring And Their Thoughts On Twitter

April 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

There are some siblings who get on and some who don’t. The Armentani Brothers fall into the first category. They get on so well – and are so in sync with each other (for the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Parris Mitchell - I never said I’m perfect
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Parris Mitchell – I never said I’m perfect

April 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Lockdown saw millions of people around the world keep themselves busy by getting or being creative. One such person was New York singer-songwriter Parris Mitchell. Having grown up surrounded by music, performing in musical theatre […]

ALBUM PREMIERE: Kate Clover drops debut LP ‘Bleed Your Heart Out’
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ALBUM PREMIERE: Kate Clover drops debut LP ‘Bleed Your Heart Out’

April 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Growing up in Los Angeles, California, surrounded by skaters and surfers, Kate Clover felt there was something missing in her life – like those two circles weren’t ones in which she truly belonged. She found […]

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