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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
        • jason
          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
          Interviews

          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

Westlife
Gigs

WESTLIFE set to ring in 2023 at New Year’s Festival Dublin

November 10, 2022 XS Noize

Ring in 2023 with New Year’s Festival Dublin, Ireland’s biggest New Year Celebration. Dublin City will come alive over two days of celebrations on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day as New Year’s Festival […]

Razorlight
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT announce 2023 UK tour – their first tour with the classic line up in ten years

November 10, 2022 XS Noize

Indie icons Razorlight have announced an extensive run of tour dates across the UK, which marks the first with the classic line-up in a decade and includes shows at Albert Hall Manchester, Rock City Nottingham […]

Nell & The Flaming Lips
New Music

NELL & THE FLAMING LIPS share ‘Into My Arms’ video & announce physical release of ‘Where The Viaduct Looms’

November 9, 2022 XS Noize

In December 2022, Nell & The Flaming Lips digitally released Where the Viaduct Looms, an album of Nick Cave covers, to much acclaim. A year later, the album is, at last, coming out on vinyl […]

modernlove.
Gigs

modernlove. share music video for new single ‘until my heart stops beating’

November 9, 2022 XS Noize

When modernlove. were formed in 2016, they reacted to the lack of opportunities for live music in their hometown of Drogheda by effectively creating their own scene. By organising rammed DIY pub gigs and encouraging […]

TOUTS
Gigs

Derry punks TOUTS release new single ‘Old Man’s Land’ ahead of their first, full UK Tour in four years

November 9, 2022 XS Noize

They said they’d grown-up, reaching for the poise of prose over the spit-and-fury rage of their youth and Derry punks; TOUTS fulfil their promise once more with new single, Old Man’s Land, a reggae-beat-blast that […]

The luka state
Gigs

THE LUKA STATE announce new album ‘More Than This’ & UK & European tour

November 9, 2022 XS Noize

This year has seen The Luka State power back to attention with their most aggressive, visceral and immediate songs to date, which fearlessly explore the darker shadows of modern working-class life. Previewed by extensive touring […]

larkin poe
Gigs

LARKIN POE share new track ‘Southern Comfort’ from upcoming sixth album ‘Blood Harmony’

November 8, 2022 XS Noize

Larkin Poe – the GRAMMY® Award-nominated duo of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell – share “Southern Comfort,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. “Southern Comfort” marks the latest single from […]

New Pagans
New Music

Irish indie-punks NEW PAGANS announce new album ‘Making Circles of Our Own’

November 8, 2022 XS Noize

Critically lauded Irish indie-punk group New Pagans will release their second album, Making Circles of Our Own, on 17th February 2023 via Big Scary Monsters. In celebration of the news, the quintet have streamed their […]

Peter Gabriel
News

PETER GABRIEL announces first European Tour in nearly a decade, including four UK shows in June 2023

November 8, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Peter Gabriel announced plans for his 2023 tour across the UK & Europe next spring. The tour marks his first solo shows outside of North America since 2014’s Back to Front Tour, celebrating the […]

The Prodigy
Gigs

THE PRODIGY announce headline Belfast Belsonic show on Friday, 30th June 2023

November 8, 2022 XS Noize

The Prodigy has announced a very special outdoor performance for 2023 at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Friday, 30th June 2023, with special guest Andy C. Following the band’s incendiary and emotionally charged sellout tour of […]

The Battery Farm
New Music

Gutter Punk four-piece THE BATTERY FARM to release their debut album ‘Flies’ on 18th November

November 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Battery Farm are a Gutter Punk four-piece from Manchester playing punishing, pulverising rock music brimming with pain and passion. The Battery Farm was formed in March 2019 by brothers Ben and Dominic Corry. It […]

Macklemore
Gigs

MACKLEMORE kicks off ‘The Ben Tour’ on Tuesday, 4th April 2023, at Dublin’s 3Arena

November 7, 2022 XS Noize

Multi-diamond certified, GRAMMY® award-winning artist Macklemore today unveiled the first leg of The Ben Tour. The 19-date European stretch, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on Tuesday, 4th April 2023, at Dublin’s 3Arena, before the […]

Gaz Coombes
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES announces UK/EU headline tour dates For 2023

November 4, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of his forthcoming solo album ‘Turn The Car Around’, due January 13th 2023, via Hot Fruit Recordings / Virgin Music, Gaz Coombes has announced headline tour dates across the UK and […]

Billy Talent
Gigs

Canadian post-hardcore band BILLY TALENT announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on May 24th 2023

November 4, 2022 XS Noize

Canadian post-hardcore band Billy Talent are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on May 24th 2023. The four-piece released their new album Crisis of Faith’ in January of this year. […]

Joel Corry
Gigs

London-based DJ/producer JOEL CORRY announces headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Thursday, 16th March 2023

November 4, 2022 XS Noize

Multi-BRIT Award-nominated, London-based DJ/producer Joel Corry, is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Thursday, 16th March 2023. Joel has spent the last ten years playing clubs right across the […]

Kaiser Chiefs
Gigs

KAISER CHIEFS return with brand new single ‘How 2 Dance’

November 4, 2022 XS Noize

Almost two decades in the game and armed with an extensive back-catalogue of stadium belters, and record-breaking success, Kaiser Chiefs triumphantly return with their brand new single ‘How 2 Dance’, the first taste from their […]

Neil Young
New Music

NEIL YOUNG announces ‘Neil Young: Harvest Time’ coming to cinemas worldwide 1st Dec

November 3, 2022 XS Noize

Shakey Pictures, Trafalgar Releasing, and Warner Records announced today that Neil Young: Harvest Time will be presented in movie theatres worldwide on Thursday, December 1, with select encores on Sunday, December 4. Celebrating the 50th […]

The Antlers
New Music

THE ANTLERS return with new single – ‘Ahimsa’

November 3, 2022 XS Noize

Today, The Antlers return with the new single “Ahimsa”, their first new recording since the duo’s Losing Light EP last November. “Ahimsa” first came to light on Peter Silberman’s solo album Impermanence back in 2017. […]

The Beatles
New Music

THE BEATLES premiere brand new Em Cooper directed video for ‘I’m Only Sleeping’

November 2, 2022 XS Noize

Following last Friday’s release of Revolver Special Edition, The Beatles have premiered the brand new video for ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ at London’s new immersive venue OUTERNET, a stunning first look at the entertainment complex’s giant […]

The Joy Formidable
Gigs

Welsh alternative rock trio, THE JOY FORMIDABLE announce a set of UK tour dates for March 2023

November 2, 2022 XS Noize

Welsh alternative rock trio, The Joy Formidable have announced a set of UK tour dates for March 2023, followed by a very special orchestral night at the Clapham Grand in London in May. The ‘Cradle […]

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