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        • Remember Monday
          News

          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
          News

          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
          News

          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
          Album Reviews

          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
          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: 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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

        • 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// 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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
          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
          Interviews

          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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        • Moon Panda
          Podcast

          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, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcast

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

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Tiny Magnetic Pets
New Music

Irish synth artists TINY MAGNETIC PETS announce new album ‘Re-Mix/Re-Model’

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

Anyone with their ear to the ground in the electronic music world will already know Tiny Magnetic Pets, the Irish synth artists who have collaborated with Wolfgang Flür (Kraftwerk), supported Michael Rother (NEU!) & The […]

Melody’s Echo Chamber
Gigs

MELODY’S ECHO CHAMBER shares new single ‘Norfolk Hotel’ – from new album ‘Unfold’ out September 30th

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

Today Melody’s Echo Chamber, the project of French musician Melody Prochet, shares the newest single, “Norfolk Hotel,” off her upcoming LP, Unfold, the lost follow-up album to her self-titled debut Melody’s Echo Chamber, which includes […]

SYML
New Music

SYML collaborates with Elbow singer Guy Garvey on haunting new single ‘Lost Myself’

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

Progressive singer, songwriter, and producer Brian Fennell aka SYML, returns to unveil his haunting new single ‘Lost Myself’, featuring Elbow frontman Guy Garvey. Fennell, a longtime fan of the venerable British quartet, reached out to […]

Gaz Coombes
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES announces new album ‘Turn The Car Around’ – Hear first track ‘Don’t Say It’s Over’

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes today announces details of his forthcoming album ‘Turn The Car Around’, released January 13th 2023, on Hot Fruit Recordings / Virgin Music. The announcement is accompanied by the unveiling of a new song, […]

Miles Hunt
Gigs

MILES HUNT of The Wonder Stuff announces his final album – ‘Things Can Change’

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

‘Things Can Change’ is the forthcoming album from The Wonder Stuff frontman Miles Hunt. The album includes guests Billy Duffy (The Cult), Morgan Nicholls (Muse, The Streets, Senseless Things), Phil Hurley (Gigolo Aunts), Rat (Ned’s […]

Beck
New Music

BECK releases his sublime version of the Neil Young classic ‘Old Man’

September 26, 2022 XS Noize

If you were watching NFL Sunday Night Football last night and thought you’d hallucinated Beck covering “Old Man” rendered in stark black and white… don’t worry; you’re not losing your mind. The eight-time GRAMMY winner […]

Franz Ferdinand
Gigs

FRANZ FERDINAND return for a trio of UK dates as part of their ‘Hits To The Head’ world tour

September 26, 2022 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand, who earlier this year released Hits To The Head, a 20-track greatest hits collection showcasing the world-conquering success of the band’s career to date, are set to play a trio of U.K. shows […]

We Are Scientists
Gigs

WE ARE SCIENTISTS announce new album & UK tour

September 26, 2022 XS Noize

Hot off the heels of dropping their fresh new indie pop hit ‘Operator Error’, We Are Scientists announce details for the new album ‘Lobes’ today, alongside over 25 UK and European live dates for early […]

The War On Drugs
New Music

THE WAR ON DRUGS release ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ (Deluxe Edition) featuring unreleased songs, ‘Oceans of Darkness’ and ‘Slow Ghost’

September 26, 2022 XS Noize

Today, The War On Drugs release the I Don’t Live Here Anymore (Deluxe Edition), featuring two unreleased songs, “Oceans of Darkness” and “Slow Ghost.” After debuting an early version of “Oceans of Darkness” on The […]

Dylan John Thomas
Gigs

DYLAN JOHN THOMAS shares the video for his new single ‘What a Shame’

September 25, 2022 XS Noize

Dylan John Thomas is shaping up to be Scotland’s next major breakthrough artist, as evidenced by airplay that spans Radio 1, BBC Introducing, 6 Music and Radio X, as well as a rush of tastemaker […]

Ber
Gigs

Rising artist BER shares her new single, ‘Boys Who Kiss You In Their Car’

September 25, 2022 XS Noize

Rising artist Ber shares her new single, “Boys Who Kiss You In Their Car,” alongside an accompanying video. The new song comes as Ber gears up to release additional music this year.  Ber explains, “This […]

JP SAXE
New Music

Singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist JP SAXE unveils video for new single ‘When You Think Of Me’

September 25, 2022 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY® nominated singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist JP Saxe unveils his new single entitled “When You Think Of Me” via Arista Records. The track, produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Malay (Frank Ocean, Lorde), highlights Saxe’s impressive […]

Mark Owen
Gigs

Take That’s MARK OWEN releases his brand new album, Land Of Dreams

September 23, 2022 XS Noize

Mark Owen’s brand new album, Land Of Dreams, is out now via BMG. The record marks his first solo album in over nine years and is accompanied by a UK headline tour which kicks off […]

Arctic Monkeys
Gigs

ARCTIC MONKEYS announce 2023 UK and Ireland tour

September 23, 2022 XS Noize

Following news of their forthcoming album ‘The Car’, out on the 21st of October, Arctic Monkeys today announce the biggest UK and Irish tour of their career to date, with shows set for May and […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers
New Music

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS share new song ‘Eddie’ – from new album ‘Return Of The Dream Canteen’ out Oct 14th

September 23, 2022 XS Noize

Offering up a collective salute and eloquent tribute to one of the greatest of all time, Red Hot Chili Peppers share a heartfelt new song entitled “Eddie”. The track unfolds as an emotionally charged anthem […]

Florence + the Machine
Gigs

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announce headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Wednesday, June 28th 2023

September 23, 2022 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine is pleased to return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Wednesday, June 28th 2023. Florence + the Machine released their fifth studio album, […]

SEAL: DELUXE EDITION
New Music

SEAL’s 1991 self-titled debut gets the deluxe treatment in a new 4-CD/2-LP collection

September 22, 2022 XS Noize

Seal took the world by storm in 1991 when “Crazy”, the lead single from his self-titled debut album – cracked the Top 10 in the U.S., U.K., and across Europe. In the singer-songwriter’s native U.K., […]

The 1975
Gigs

THE 1975 release ‘All I Need To Hear’ – the fourth track from their forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’

September 22, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 release ‘All I Need To Hear’ – the fourth track from their highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. ‘All I Need To Hear’ follows recent releases ‘I’m In […]

The Big Pink
Gigs

THE BIG PINK release intimate live video for their latest single ‘Safe and Sound’

September 22, 2022 XS Noize

With their first studio album in ten years, ‘The Love That’s Ours’ set to arrive on September 30th, The Big Pink have now unveiled the intimate new live video for their most recent single, ‘Safe […]

lissie
Gigs

LISSIE announces the 2023 ‘Carving Canyons’ UK tour

September 22, 2022 XS Noize

Having just released her critically acclaimed American-tinged indie folk album ‘Carving Canyons’, the multitalented tour de force Lissie now announces a February 2023 UK tour in support of the album. It represents Lissie’s first full-scale […]

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