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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

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          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
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          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:  Little Triggers - 'So Fine' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Little Triggers – ‘So Fine’ – Listen Now

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Merseyside purveyors of rock n’ roll Little Triggers storm back onto the scene today with their brash and anthemic new single, ‘So Fine’. The new track offers up fiery guitar riffs, stomping drums and vintage […]

TRACK PREMIERE: HOLY SHIP - 'Night Aquatic' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: HOLY SHIP – ‘Night Aquatic’ – Listen Now

February 6, 2019 XS Noize

Stockholm’s HOLY SHIP offer their latest single “Night Aquatic” released on Declared Goods 8th February 2019 and to be part of upcoming EP Event Horizon. HOLY SHIP is the creation of Jonatan Westh, formerly of […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Gringo Star- ‘Back to the City’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Gringo Star- ‘Back to the City’ – Listen Now

February 4, 2019 XS Noize

Having shared stages with the likes of Feist, Weezer, Cat Power, Best Coast, Wavves, Black Lips, The Toadies, and more, Atlanta quartet Gringo Star are heading out on a UK & EU tour in 2019. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Diskopunk – 'Never Die For You' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Diskopunk – ‘Never Die For You’ – Listen Now

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

Touring with Mando Diao? Check. Derailed gigs in London, Jordan, Hultsfred, Stockholm and Malmö? You bet. Recordings of new music? Of course. And Why not deliver a five track mini-album / EP for release January […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Jeremie Whistler - 'Take Shelter' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jeremie Whistler – ‘Take Shelter’ – Listen Now

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

The French music landscape continues to uncover surprising gems. The latest to emerge from the burgeoning electronic scene is Parisian electronic singer/producer Jeremie Whistler, who pre-empts the release of his debut album ‘The Dawn’ with […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Cry Monster Cry - Citadel (The Richey McCourt Remix) - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Cry Monster Cry – Citadel (The Richey McCourt Remix) – Listen Now

January 18, 2019 XS Noize

CRY MONSTER CRY are two Irish brothers that make emotive, complex alternative-folk songs. Their recent single ‘Citadel’ is a testament to their art for exquisite song-craft. We are now pleased to announce the premiere for […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Twig Pigeon - "Chemistry" Ft. Vanessa Stacey - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Twig Pigeon – “Chemistry” Ft. Vanessa Stacey – Listen Now

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

Twig Pigeon is the brainchild of New Zealand-based musician and producer, Ricky Simmonds. Ricky released his debut EP under the name Twig Pigeon, featuring Sydney Future Soul Singer, Wallace, Wellington Soul/RnB Singer Vanessa Stacey and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: DJ MMXJ - ‘Light’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: DJ MMXJ – ‘Light’ – Listen Now

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

Rising Singapore-based electronic producer/ songwriter/ DJ, MMXJ (MJ Kuok) kick starts the new year with an inspired electro-pop track ‘Light’ released through Umami Records this January. This single is a reminder from MMXJ to always see the good […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Michael Franti - 'Nobody Cries Alone' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Michael Franti – ‘Nobody Cries Alone’ – Listen Now

December 7, 2018 XS Noize

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Michael Franti and his band Spearhead are set to release their new album, Stay Human Vol. II, via Thirty Tigers in the UK on 15 February. In celebration of the upcoming record, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Every Kid Knows - 'Spinning Jenny' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Every Kid Knows – ‘Spinning Jenny’ – Listen Now

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

We are pleased to exclusively premiere the psychedelic new single ‘Spinning Jenny’ from Dutch-British band Every Kid Knows. Recorded at the famous Sawmills Studios (Oasis – Definitely Maybe), the band describe the recording of the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: LMBO - “Netter Bot” - Listen Now 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: LMBO – “Netter Bot” – Listen Now

November 29, 2018 XS Noize

We are pleased to exclusively premiere “Netter Bot” the latest track from LMBO. Alt-electronic duo LMBO includes Michigan-born Koby Berman and Mike Swartz, who first met in 2010 when Koby drove Mike home after they both botched […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Jacko Hooper - ‘I’m Yours’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jacko Hooper – ‘I’m Yours’ – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Today we are pleased to premiere ‘I’m Yours’ the 4th track from Jacko Hooper’s new EP release ‘Together We’re Lost’ out tomorrow 23rd November. Together We’re Lost is the third EP release from Brighton singer-songwriter Jacko Hooper. Following a […]

TRACK PREMIERE: GUS RING releases new single “You Deserve So Much More” - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: GUS RING releases new single “You Deserve So Much More” – Listen Now

November 21, 2018 XS Noize

Gus Ring always felt like an outsider. Growing up in Sweden playing trumpet in orchestras, he later ended up screaming in metal and hardcore bands. From this grew Gus unique style of fragile, dark, melancholic dream pop. His works have been compared by […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Polar States - 'Lana' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Polar States – ‘Lana’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2018 XS Noize

Liverpool-based band Polar States are set to release their new single ‘Lana’ today, 15th of November through New Moons, a new imprint to the Killing Moon Group. The Merseyside four-piece have been tipped by Huw […]

EXCLUSIVE: RUNRUMMER Releases Debut EP, 'Soul Wrinkles' - Listen Now
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EXCLUSIVE: RUNRUMMER Releases Debut EP, ‘Soul Wrinkles’ – Listen Now

November 9, 2018 XS Noize

Following a string of singles in quick succession, London-based singer, songwriter and producer Runrummer has released her debut EP Soul Wrinkles on all streaming platforms. The four-song record was co-produced with Rob Daniels at the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Charlene Soraia - 'Now You Are With Her' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Charlene Soraia – ‘Now You Are With Her’ – Listen Now

November 1, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Charlene Soraia shares ‘Now You Are With Her’, the third single from her forthcoming ‘Where’s My Tribe album’, due for release January 2019. It finds Soraia at her most impassioned, both performatively and lyrically, […]

EXCLUSIVE: Empathy Test - unveil double sided release of Holy Rivers and Incubation Song - Listen Now
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EXCLUSIVE: Empathy Test – unveil double sided release of Holy Rivers and Incubation Song – Listen Now

October 31, 2018 XS Noize

We’re incredibly proud of this new EP; the two new songs have been going down so well live and the remixes by Man Without Country and The New Division are sensational. The fact that we’ve […]

TRACK PREMIERE: SK Shlomo - Invisible (Lost Raven remix) - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: SK Shlomo – Invisible (Lost Raven remix) – Listen Now

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

Newcomer Lost Raven (aka Michelle Raven) started secretly producing electronic music as a child in the 1990s but until now has deleted every track. Her eclectic, genre-defying sound is a mashup of techno, progressive house, […]

PREMIERE: The Good Water return with psych-rock single ‘TELL ME WHAT TO DO’ - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: The Good Water return with psych-rock single ‘TELL ME WHAT TO DO’ – Listen Now

October 12, 2018 XS Noize

If you like old school 60’s psych, bands like The Coral, you’ll love this – Steve Lamacq, BBC 6Music Birmingham psych-rockers The Good Water are back with their new single Tell Me What To Do […]

TRACK PREMIERE: ELEPHANT TREES Get ‘UNCOMFORTABLE’ on New Single
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TRACK PREMIERE: ELEPHANT TREES Get ‘UNCOMFORTABLE’ on New Single

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Fast-rising Manchester alt-rockers Elephant Trees return today with their new single Uncomfortable via HA! Music. With their recent single Open Up picking up support from Alt Press, Upset Magazine and Spotify, Uncomfortable explore the more […]

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