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          The Milk Return with ‘Borderlands’ — Their Most Ambitious Album to Date

          August 15, 2025

          On 19 September, WLS Records will release The Milk’s sophisticated new album Borderlands, which features outstanding songwriting, deftly served by extraordinary musicianship, mixed with ambitious arrangements and world-class production. A lovingly crafted sonic memoir, it […]

          Silent Running
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          Belfast’s Silent Running Return with Fifth Album ‘Northstar’

          August 15, 2025

          Belfast’s Silent Running folded for a full 30 years after releasing their third album in 1989. One of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s was burned out. They had headlined numerous nights at London’s […]

          Ronboy
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          Ronboy Returns with Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring The National’s Matt Berninger

          August 15, 2025

          Ronboy, the exciting artist project of musician Julia Laws, returns with a haunting new single “Disaster” featuring The National’s frontman Matt Berninger. The track first made its debut on Matt Berninger’s North American US Tour, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2

          August 13, 2025

          We are closing in on the 58th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s death; complications from Huntington’s Disease finally sealed his fate on October 3rd, 1967. Despite the lengthy time that has passed, his fingerprints are still […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

          August 6, 2025

          When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2024: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2025: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham

          July 17, 2025

          Mangata Festival returned to Nottingham on July 12th, bringing with it a thunderous celebration of heavy music spread across multiple venues in the city. But the festivities began even earlier with Solgata, the official pre-party […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts BST Hyde Park, London
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts BST Hyde Park, London

          July 14, 2025

          The first four headliners of this year’s BST Hyde Park festival were all under thirty, celebrating the energy and optimism of youth. But with Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts joined by Cat Stevens (Yusuf […]

        • 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// 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, […]

          IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory

          April 3, 2025

          On April 29th, one of Britain’s most electrifying live acts, The Darkness, lit up a sold-out OVO Wembley Arena with an impossible show to ignore. Kicking off the night in fine style were Ash, the […]

  • Gigs
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          Gigs

          Jason Derulo’s 2026 tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more

          August 10, 2025

          Jason Derulo will be touring the UK in 2026, performing at some of the UK’s grandest venues in major cities. His return promises to be unforgettable, with electrifying dance moves, chart-topping bangers, and a voice […]

          OneRepublic
          Gigs

          The ultimate guide to OneRepublic’s tour

          August 8, 2025

          Pop-rock sensation OneRepublic will bring their “Sweet Escape Tour” to Australia and New Zealand next year. With support from special guest Zara Larsson, Ryan Tedder and the crew will bring their hit songs “Counting Stars” […]

          Metallica
          Gigs

          Everything you need to know about Metallica’s 2026 tour

          August 2, 2025

          From anthems to soulful ballads, Metallica is gearing up to take you on a unique journey through their 40-year catalogue. With no-repeat setlists, colossal stages, and an array of hard-hitting support acts, “M72 World Tour” […]

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        • 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 […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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        • The Subways
          Podcasts

          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
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          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

          In Episode #238 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam to talk about her new album, All Things Light. From her multi-platinum hit “Burning House” to co-writing on Beyoncé’s […]

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All the best music news, from Rock, Indie, Electronic, Alternative, Pop, and much more. News & music reviews on singers, songwriters, bands, release dates, videos, concerts, albums, musicians

Dea Matrona
Gigs

Irish rock duo DEA MATRONA release their brand new single ‘Red Button’

November 18, 2022 XS Noize

Irish rock duo Dea Matrona today release their brand new single ‘Red Button’. Following on from their previous single, ‘So Damn Dangerous’, ‘Red Button’ carries their newly crafted sound of driving guitar riffs and infectious […]

Bob Dylan
New Music

Columbia & Legacy Recordings announce details of Bob Dylan: Fragments – Time Out Of Mind Sessions (1996 – 1997): The Bootleg Series Vol. 17

November 17, 2022 XS Noize

Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalogue division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Bob Dylan – Fragments – Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996-1997): The Bootleg Series Vol.17 on Friday, January 27. The complete […]

Enter Shikari
Gigs

ENTER SHIKARI share new single ‘Bull’ feat. Cody Frost

November 17, 2022 XS Noize

‘Bull’ feat. Cody Frost is the second stand-alone Enter Shikari single of 2022 and follows the band’s huge summer return ‘The Void Stares Back’ feat. Wargasm. Having lit up the mainstages at Reading & Leeds […]

The Slow Readers Club
Gigs

THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce new album ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’ & UK tour

November 17, 2022 XS Noize

The critically acclaimed The Slow Readers Club will follow their 2020 Top 10 album ‘The Joy of the Return’ with the release of their new record ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’ on February 24th, 2023. The Manchester […]

brian eno
New Music

BRIAN ENO releases cosmic new video for ‘Garden Of Stars’

November 16, 2022 XS Noize

Brian Eno released his latest studio album FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE last month to critical acclaim on vinyl, CD, digital formats and Dolby Atmos Blu-ray. Out today is an alluring new video to accompany the track ‘Garden Of […]

Larkin Poe
Gigs

Grammy Award nominated sister duo LARKIN POE announce a huge 2023 UK and European tour

November 16, 2022 XS Noize

Having just released their critically acclaimed new album Blood Harmony’ which is competing for a Top 20 UK chart position, the Grammy Award-nominated sister duo Larkin Poe today reveal details of a huge UK and […]

NICKELBACK
Gigs

NICKELBACK kicks off ‘Get Rollin’ release week with third single ‘High Time’

November 15, 2022 XS Noize

NICKELBACK have kicked off their latest album release week by unveiling ‘High Time,’ the third single from ‘Get Rollin’, set for release this Friday, November 18th, via BMG.  Further previewing the band’s first album in […]

INHALER
Gigs

INHALER announce their biggest UK headline shows to date

November 15, 2022 XS Noize

INHALER today (Nov 14th) announce their biggest UK headline shows to date. The Dublin four-piece will play Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse on 19th May and London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 20th May. Tickets go on […]

Atlantic Sessions music festival
Gigs

The award-winning ATLANTIC SESSIONS music festival is back to Portstewart and Portrush this week

November 14, 2022 XS Noize

The award-winning Atlantic Sessions music festival is back to Portstewart and Portrush this week. The much-loved event takes place from Friday, 18th November, to Sunday, 20th November 2022, with free live gigs taking place in […]

Ingrid Michaelson
Gigs

INGRID MICHAELSON teams up with Grammy Award-winning duo A GREAT BIG WORLD for new single ‘It’s Almost Christmas’

November 14, 2022 XS Noize

The Emmy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and composer Ingrid Michaelson shares her new festive single, ‘It’s Almost Christmas’, a collaboration with the Grammy Award-winning duo A Great Big World. The song comes as Ingrid Michaelson prepares […]

Ingrid Andress
Gigs

INGRID ANDRESS announces a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Friday, 5th May 2023

November 14, 2022 XS Noize

One of the most exciting artists in country music, multi-GRAMMY nominated Ingrid Andress, is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Friday, 5th May 2023, as part of her ‘The Good […]

deacon blue
Gigs

DEACON BLUE bring their unplugged and amplified Greatest Hits 2023 tour to The SSE Arena, Belfast, on Wednesday, 4 October

November 14, 2022 XS Noize

All The Old 45s: Deacon Blue announce unplugged and amplified Greatest Hits 2023 tour, including a date at The SSE Arena, Belfast, on Wednesday, 4 October. Thirty-five years since their debut single, Dignity, and millions […]

Gimme Some Truth
Gigs

KULA SHAKER release performance video for their version of John Lennon’s protest song – ‘Gimme Some Truth’

November 12, 2022 XS Noize

Today Kula Shaker release their first one-off exclusive single since 1997’s ‘Hush’. The band have recorded a brand new version of John Lennon’s protest song ‘Gimme Some Truth’, two videos for which will be released […]

James
Gigs

JAMES announce double album & orchestral tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary

November 11, 2022 XS Noize

Today (11th Nov), James announce the ‘James Lasted’ tour and the release of a double album, both featuring a full orchestra and gospel choir in celebration of the band’s 40th Anniversary. The double album will […]

Dark Tropics
New Music

Irish pop-noir duo DARK TROPICS release video for fantastic new single – ‘Midnight 10th of December’

November 11, 2022 XS Noize

Dark Tropics lead the charge on the dynamic new single “Midnight 10th of December”. Following the critical acclaim from their debut album INK (championed on BBC Radio 1 and 2, KEXP, KCRW, BBC 6 Music, […]

Hix and Kelli-Leigh
New Music

HIX & KELLI-LEIGH return with their highly anticipated collaboration – ‘Oh No You Didn’t’

November 11, 2022 XS Noize

Hix and Kelli-Leigh return with a formidable collaboration, “Oh No You Didn’t”, – out now on Casual Jam Records. Hix is regarded as one of the most exciting DJs around, known for his blistering, high-energy […]

Rebekah Fitch
New Music

Alt-pop artist REBEKAH FITCH releases new single – ‘Ready Now’

November 11, 2022 XS Noize

The new single ‘Ready Now’, from Rebekah Fitch is a mission statement. A song of determination, resilience and being sure of your purpose. It gives you the words you need to rise up when you’ve […]

IGGY POP
New Music

IGGY POP will unleash his new album, EVERY LOSER, on the public on January 6, 2023

November 10, 2022 XS Noize

In the wake of the ecstatic reaction to its appropriately titled opening track and first single, “Frenzy,” it can now be revealed that Iggy Pop will unleash his new album, EVERY LOSER, on the public, […]

New Order
New Music

NEW ORDER announce the release of the definitive edition of their 1985 studio album Low-Life

November 10, 2022 XS Noize

Today (10th Nov), New Order are delighted to announce the release of the definitive edition of their 1985 studio album Low-Life. The collection includes an LP (180g), x2CDs, x2DVDs, and a book and features unreleased […]

RAYE
Gigs

Croydon R&B singer-songwriter RAYE announces Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 5th March 2023

November 10, 2022 XS Noize

Following the release of her recent single and video ‘Escapism’ and ahead of her highly anticipated debut album My 21st Century Blues (Out Feb 3rd), Croydon R&B singer-songwriter RAYE has announced a Belfast show on […]

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