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        • Remember Monday
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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

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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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
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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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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          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 […]

          DURAN DURAN
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

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        • BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcast

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

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TRACK PREMIERE: Broken Forest new single ‘Ghosts In The Dark’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Broken Forest new single ‘Ghosts In The Dark’ – Listen Now

April 25, 2019 XS Noize

A truly organic breath of fresh air; Broken Forest is the inventive work of writer, singer and producer Luise London. Since she was a young child, Luise has had a great passion for nature and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Sara Lew - "Same Old People" - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Sara Lew – “Same Old People” – Listen Now

April 24, 2019 XS Noize

The new single “Same Old People” from SARA LEW will be released on 24th of April 2019 as a prelude to her concert at Spot Festival Saturday 4th of May and the forthcoming album ’Sunday […]

TRACK PREMIERE: BELONGING Returns with New Single ‘ALL I CAN HEAR’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: BELONGING Returns with New Single ‘ALL I CAN HEAR’ – Listen Now

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following support from Radio X and blog buzz for his 2018 singles, London singer-songwriter Belonging returns today with a brand new track. The pulsating and anthemic All I Can Hear mashes up pop-punk hooks to […]

PREMIERE: HAVVK prepare to hypnotise with their ambient new track 'The Factory' - Listen Now 1
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PREMIERE: HAVVK prepare to hypnotise with their ambient new track ‘The Factory’ – Listen Now

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

HAVVK prepare to hypnotise with their ambient new track The Factory, out on 12th April 2019 via Veta Records. This track is the fourth release from their upcoming debut album, Cause & Effect, out on […]

Insomniac Bears
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TRACK PREMIERE: Insomniac Bears – ‘A Nod in the Darkness’ – Listen Now

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Since the release of their debut single ‘Scenic Drives’ in 2017, Insomniac Bears have continued to deliver lyrical vulnerability, sonic experimentation and honest pop-anthems. The band is a vibrant combination of established Norwegian musicians; multi-instrumentalist […]

TRACK PREMIERE: FERGUS, releases new single ‘Zelda Mae’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: FERGUS, releases new single ‘Zelda Mae’ – Listen Now

April 9, 2019 XS Noize

London based, singer-songwriter FERGUS, releases new single ‘Zelda Mae’ (rel 10/04/19), the first single from his second EP ‘Three Of Swords’ due for release May 2019 via Goldun Egg Records. Speaking about the track FERGUS […]

PREMIERE: Alternative pop newcomer LITTLE PALE Shares haunting remix of ‘I Wanna Be Adored’
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PREMIERE: Alternative pop newcomer LITTLE PALE Shares haunting remix of ‘I Wanna Be Adored’

April 8, 2019 XS Noize

Covers are a tricky thing, either you get the song or you don’t. Sometimes it works, sometimes it sounds like a pointless rehash. This is especially valid for classic songs that a lot of people […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Us3r - "Renegade" - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Us3r – “Renegade” – Listen Now

April 5, 2019 XS Noize

Us3r is a solo indie electronic artist based in Seattle, WA, who began writing music under that name in 2018. Us3r is a combination of funk, dance, synthpop, and modern pop. Working by day in […]

PREMIERE: Rachelle Rhienne - ‘M2M' - Watch Now
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PREMIERE: Rachelle Rhienne – ‘M2M’ – Watch Now

March 29, 2019 XS Noize

Catchy, summery Latin infused pop gem by Scottish singer/songwriter Rachelle Rhienne who is currently a judge in the new BBC Series ‘All Together Now’ ahead of her next single release ‘M2M’(Midnight to Morning). And the […]

PREMIERE: NORPHLET - 'Fingers Crossed' - Watch Now
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PREMIERE: NORPHLET – ‘Fingers Crossed’ – Watch Now

March 22, 2019 XS Noize

US alt-rock duo NORPHLET are back today with a new single, Fingers Crossed, and a new 3-track EP. The new track offers up atmospheric, grungy guitar sounds, yearning and intelligent vocals and driving drum rhythms […]

PREMIERE: Ivan & The Parazol traverse themes of flirtation and relationships on glam-psych number ‘Is That’ - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: Ivan & The Parazol traverse themes of flirtation and relationships on glam-psych number ‘Is That’ – Listen Now

March 21, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Is That’ from Budapestian rockers Ivan & The Parazol from their fourth album ‘Exotic Post Traumatic’ out March 22 on Butler Records. “‘Is That’ seems very simple, but […]

PREMIERE: Joint4Nine - 'I'm Coming Home (Babe)' - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: Joint4Nine – ‘I’m Coming Home (Babe)’ – Listen Now

March 19, 2019 XS Noize

Relatively new to the scene and already making waves, Columbian electronic producer / DJ, Joint4Nine (Ivan Lozano), drops a brand new track ‘I’m Coming Home (Babe)’, a wonky, funky house cut that begs for repeated […]

TRACK PREMIERE: SHiiVERS - 'Animalism' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: SHiiVERS – ‘Animalism’ – Listen Now

March 14, 2019 XS Noize

Electro-pop is a term that has been bandied around for a few years now, mapped into public consciousness by acts like La Roux, Robyn, Ladytron et al. A new wave of artists have surfaced as […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Tall Tree 6 Ft Man - ‘40 Bags’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Tall Tree 6 Ft Man – ‘40 Bags’ – Listen Now

March 7, 2019 XS Noize

On 17th May Cambridge quintet Tall Tree 6 Ft Man are to release ‘Boundaries’, their debut long player on Label Fandango. Revolving around the core of singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Czerwik, their sublime piano-led […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Kae Astra - Dreams - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Kae Astra – Dreams – Listen Now

February 28, 2019 XS Noize

Kae Astra melds her history of music-making with newfound effervescent energy as frontwoman and lead songwriter for this project. With this being her debut release, you’d be forgiven for not having heard any of Kae […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Magnetic Skies - 'Believe In You' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Magnetic Skies – ‘Believe In You’ – Listen Now

February 27, 2019 XS Noize

Synth-rock band Magnetic Skies’ debut EP, “Dreams And Memories”, is released on 22 March 2019 via ReprinT Records. Today XS Noize are pleased to premiere ‘Believe In You’ from the EP. ‘Believe In You’ is […]

TRACK PREMIERE: GFE - ’70s Gone’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: GFE – ’70s Gone’ – Listen Now

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

GFE is a London based Post Punk band made up of Matt Fletcher (singer/guitarist) & Tom Beal (bassist.) Matt & Tom first met one another at the Royal Oak pub in East London when Tom […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Scottish folk-rocker JAMIE SUTHERLAND explores vulnerability and sincerity with 'Be Careful Don't Break My Heart'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Scottish folk-rocker JAMIE SUTHERLAND explores vulnerability and sincerity with ‘Be Careful Don’t Break My Heart’

February 13, 2019 XS Noize

Renowned for being the charismatic frontman of 4AD-signed Broken Records, Jamie Sutherland has broken out on his own to produce his debut solo album Bruise, set for release later this year. As the third single […]

TRACK PREMIERE: 'Methylated Blue'- Dark romance from street poet Scott Lavene
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TRACK PREMIERE: ‘Methylated Blue’- Dark romance from street poet Scott Lavene

February 13, 2019 XS Noize

Scott Lavene today announces the forthcoming release of his debut solo album ‘Broke’. Coming out on the 7th June, the album is preceded by the new single ‘Methylated Blue’ which premieres today exclusively on XS Noize. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Joseph Thompson - 'It's Gonna Be Fine' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Joseph Thompson – ‘It’s Gonna Be Fine’ – Listen Now

February 8, 2019 XS Noize

New UK indie-pop artist Joseph Thompson is back with another new single today on all streaming/download platforms. The woozy alt-pop of ‘It’s Gonna Be Fine’ offers up synth hooks next to 80’s influenced indie guitar […]

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