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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 […]

        • 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
          Album Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

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

          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 […]

  • Gigs
        • December 10
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          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 […]

          Elles Bailey
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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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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 […]

          Embrace
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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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ALBUM REVIEW: Catholic Action – 'In Memory Of'
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ALBUM REVIEW: Catholic Action – ‘In Memory Of’

October 19, 2017 Elizabeth Manno

In the last couple of years, Glasgow four-piece band, Catholic Action have been hyped as “a band to watch” and they’ve been repeatedly name-dropped alongside fellow Scottish bands like Neon Waltz, Baby Strange, and WHITE, […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Bjork - 'Homogenic'
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CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Bjork – ‘Homogenic’

October 19, 2017 Lori Gava

By 1996 Bjork had justified her departure from The Sugarcubes with a highly successful and critically acclaimed solo career. Both “Debut” and “Post” had presented a woman who could meld together various genres almost at […]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Paul Draper talks new solo tour, beards + Mansun reissues
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Paul Draper talks new solo tour, beards + Mansun reissues

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Following the success of his debut solo record Spooky Action, which entered at No 19 in the UK album charts on release in August. Paul Draper took to the road for the first time in […]

BAXTER DURY - Shares 'Prince of Tears' - Listen now!
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BAXTER DURY – Shares ‘Prince of Tears’ – Listen now!

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Baxter Dury has shared the title track to his upcoming new album Prince of Tears, to be released on 27th October 2017 via his new label Heavenly Recordings – available on vinyl, CD & DL. […]

PALE SEAS - Announce headline tour for November
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PALE SEAS – Announce headline tour for November

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their long-awaited debut album Stargazing for Beginners, Pale Seas can today announce news of an upcoming UK headline run. The shows will prove to be fans’ first chance to hear […]

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE - 2018 Villains North America Tour Dates Confirmed
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE – 2018 Villains North America Tour Dates Confirmed

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Having laid waste to grateful capacity crowds from Chicago’s Riot Fest to Denver’s Red Rocks to the 30,000+ strong throng at the recent CalJam 17—and with a first-ever headline engagement at New York’s Madison Square […]

WEEZER - Announces New Single "Happy Hour," - Listen Now!
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WEEZER – Announces New Single “Happy Hour,” – Listen Now!

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Los Angeles, CA’s Weezer have released the next single off their forthcoming eleventh album, Pacific Daydream, to be released on Crush Music/Atlantic Records on October 27th, 2017. The effervescent song – “Happy Hour” – can […]

YouTube star HANNAH TRIGWELL releases new single 'Nobody' - Listen Now!
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YouTube star HANNAH TRIGWELL releases new single ‘Nobody’ – Listen Now!

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Hannah Trigwell has released her stunning new single ‘Nobody’, which is taken from her highly anticipated debut album RED, coming early 2018. Hannah explains the meaning behind the track, “Nobody should call themselves a nobody, […]

Boris Carloff - Releases New Single 'Haunted' - Listen Now!
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Boris Carloff – Releases New Single ‘Haunted’ – Listen Now!

October 18, 2017 XS Noize

Winner of two Czech Music Awards, Boris Carloff is a producer, composer, engineer and musician whose musical style is hard to pinpoint, taking in the flavours of Classical, Jazz, Indie Rock, Pop and Electronic music. […]

FRANK TURNER - Announces career retrospective album ‘Songbook' for November 1
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FRANK TURNER – Announces career retrospective album ‘Songbook’ for November

October 17, 2017 XS Noize

One of the most cherished British artists working in music today, Frank Turner will release a retrospective set spanning his illustrious career in November. ‘Songbook’ will bring together highlights from across Frank’s six albums alongside […]

BECK - Confirms new album "Colors" for October release
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ALBUM REVIEW: Beck – ‘Colors’

October 17, 2017 Lori Gava

Beck has always been one of the ultimate musical genre chameleons, swerving from genre to genre from album to album while making it all looks so effortless. Each manifestation throughout his now storied career has […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Days Indoors - 'End of the Road'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Days Indoors – ‘End of the Road’

October 16, 2017 XS Noize

DAYS INDOORS, who formed in late 2015 are London based band, the creation of drummer and songwriter Jean-Marc Valet. Far from being a solo project, the band is made up of long-time collaborator Joe Killington […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sugarmen - 'Local Freaks'
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ALBUM REVIEW: Sugarmen – ‘Local Freaks’

October 16, 2017 Sandra Blemster

As Lou Reed wrote about his native New York, so Sugarmen pay tribute to the city of Liverpool to create a storyboard narrative of their hometown. Liverpool has an impressive back catalogue of bands throughout […]

Rising electronic-pop artist FHIN shares new track ‘Feel Your Face’ - Listen Now!
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Rising electronic-pop artist FHIN shares new track ‘Feel Your Face’ – Listen Now!

October 13, 2017 XS Noize

Hotly tipped French alternative-pop wunderkind described by Clash Magazine as “remarkably atmospheric”, returns with a new emotive, lush track ‘Feel Your Face’ taken from the forthcoming EP ‘Around.Away’ out this October through Délicieuse Musique. Fhin […]

TEARS FOR FEARS Still Rule The World - Their Greatest Hits Album Out November 10th 2
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TEARS FOR FEARS Still Rule The World – Their Greatest Hits Album Out November 10th

October 13, 2017 XS Noize

Following a sold-out summer arena tour highlighted by their triumphant UK return in front of 65,000-plus fans as special guests of The Killers during British Summer Time Festival at Hyde Park, Tears For Fears – […]

TOM CHAPLIN - Announces Christmas Album ‘Twelve Tales of Christmas’ Out November 2
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TOM CHAPLIN – Announces Christmas Album ‘Twelve Tales of Christmas’ Out November

October 13, 2017 XS Noize

Tom Chaplin follows the success of his acclaimed solo album ‘The Wave’ (which debuted at #3 in the UK Album Chart) with a glorious new disc ‘Twelve Tales of Christmas’ out November 17th on Island […]

Electronic two-piece SIREN SECTION to release new album - 'New Disconnect'
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October 13, 2017 XS Noize

Siren Section, a two-piece Electronic Rock band from Los Angeles, California. The primary members of the band are James Cumberland and John Dowling, equal contributors on electronics, vocals, and sound design, with John handling the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Arro - 'Twilight'
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TRACK OF THE DAY: Arro – ‘Twilight’

October 13, 2017 XS Noize

Arro AKA Ben Jones is the latest project from the Huddersfield born, Manchester dwelling musician who has, over the years, supported a number of huge acts including The Charlatans, The Stranglers and Badly Drawn Boy […]

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October 13, 2017 XS Noize

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FOO FIGHTERS, have announced three massive UK Stadium shows next summer
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FOO FIGHTERS, have announced three massive UK Stadium shows next summer

October 12, 2017 XS Noize

The world’s biggest and best rock band, Foo Fighters, have announced three massive UK Stadium shows next summer, hot on the heels of their acclaimed number one album ‘Concrete and Gold’. Last Saturday, October 7th, […]

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