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        • Happy Mondays
          News

          HAPPY MONDAYS Celebrate 40 Years with New Singles Compilation ‘The Factory Singles’ – Out December 5

          October 15, 2025

          London Records are to mark 40 years of the Happy Mondays with a series of special releases, beginning with the new compilation ‘The Factory Singles’, available November 28th on double CD, double LP & cassette. […]

          Courtney Barnett
          News

          Courtney Barnett Returns with New Single and Video “Stay in Your Lane”

          October 15, 2025

          Today, GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett makes an exciting return with her brand new single, “Stay In Your Lane.” The song kicks off her next musical chapter and is the first new material since the […]

          culture wars
          News

          Culture Wars Swing Back Hard with Anthemic New Single “Bittersweet”

          October 15, 2025

          Emotion-fueled rock collective Culture Wars return with their new single “Bittersweet,” an arena-ready, shout-from-the-rooftops anthem that showcases frontman Alex Dugan’s dynamic vocal range and the band’s ability to blend soaring hooks with raw angst. The […]

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        • Album Reviews

          dust - Sky is Falling
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dust – Sky Is Falling

          October 15, 2025

          Dust’s Sky Is Falling doesn’t so much make a statement as just show up and grab your attention. The Australian 5-piece follow up on their 2023 debut with an album that isn’t polished or overworked; […]

          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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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

          Divine comedy
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Miles Kane | XS Noize Podcast #251
          Podcast

          Miles Kane on new album ‘Sunlight in the Shadows’ & Working with Dan Auerbach | XS Noize Podcast #251

          October 15, 2025

          In this episode, #251 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Kane to discuss his electrifying new album Sunlight in the Shadows — a swaggering, soulful, and deeply personal record marking […]

          BEARS DEN X
          Podcast

          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
          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 — […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS - KEY MARKETS
New Music

SLEAFORD MODS – Announce ‘Invisible Britain’ film trailer and screenings

September 21, 2015 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods – Invisible Britain, part band doc, part look at the state of the nation, follows the band on their recent tour of the UK and visits places which probably don’t even exist in […]

EXCLUSIVE - TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 - 'Think Of The Sunshine' - Listen
New Music

HURRICANE #1 – Preview tracks from forthcoming album ‘Find What You Love And Let It Kill You’ – listen

September 20, 2015 XS Noize

Hurricane #1 formed in Oxford in 1996 by Andy Bell, formerly of Ride, and vocalist/guitarist Alex Lowe. The band also consisted of Will Pepper on Bass and Gareth Farmer on the sticks. They released their self-titled album […]

METRIC - To begin 'Pagans in Vegas' Tour this October
Gigs

METRIC – To begin ‘Pagans in Vegas’ Tour this October

September 20, 2015 XS Noize

With the release of their forthcoming album ‘Pagans in Vegas’ now imminent, METRIC line up a slew of tour dates in support of the record this October. The UK leg will take place around the […]

THE GRAVELTONES - Announce the single + UK tour dates
Gigs

THE GRAVELTONES – Announce the single + UK tour dates

September 18, 2015 XS Noize

The Graveltones Have announced the release of their brand new single “I’m a ghost” on September 21st 2015. The single is taken from the band’s latest album “Love Lies Dying” released in May 2015. “I’m […]

RYAN ADAMS - RYAN ADAMS
New Music

RYAN ADAMS – To release TAYLOR SWIFT covers album – 21 September

September 18, 2015 XS Noize

The wait is over and the internet’s current favorite urban legend is now a reality: Ryan Adams’ full album cover of Taylor Swift’s 1989 will be released Monday, September 21 on PAX-AM/Blue Note. Produced by […]

HOLY HOLY - Release UK Debut Album "When The Storms Would Come", November 6th
Gigs

HOLY HOLY – Release UK Debut Album “When The Storms Would Come”, November 6th

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

HOLY HOLY have announced their debut UK album release, “When The Storms Would Come”, and tour dates in the UK and Europe to celebrate that release. The album follows the release of “The Pacific EP”, […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) share ‘DOUBLE TROUBLE’, the lead single from forthcoming album ‘WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW…
Gigs

PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED (PIL) – have revealed Making Of The Album film – Watch HERE!

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

AHEAD OF THEIR 23-DATE UK/EUROPE TOUR, WHICH KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER, Public Image Ltd (PiL) have revealed a ‘Making of ‘What The World Needs Now…’’ film – their critically acclaimed new album, which […]

DIIV - share new single, 'Dopamine' - listen
New Music

DIIV – share new single, ‘Dopamine’ – listen

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

DIIV have previewed their upcoming album ‘Is The Is Are’ with new song ‘Dopamine’. It is the first track to appear from their their second album, which the band announced for an autumn release back […]

JOHNNY MARR - ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO LIVE ALBUM “ADRENALIN BABY” 1
New Music

JOHNNY MARR – ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO LIVE ALBUM “ADRENALIN BABY”

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

Johnny Marr will release his debut live solo album ‘Adrenalin Baby’ on October 9th through Warners. ‘Adrenalin Baby’ documents his energetic live performances over the past three years across a double album. ‘Adrenalin Baby’ was […]

NEW ORDER - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: 'MUSIC COMPLETE' - Listen to track
Gigs

Listen to ‘PLASTIC’ the brand new track from NEW ORDER

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

New Order also recently announced they will be ‘Live In Conversation at the 10th Annual Reeperbahn Festival’ on 25 September 2015. Streamed live online from 6pm UK time, fans will have the chance to hear […]

GARY NUMAN - RETURNS TO MANCHESTER ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Gigs

GARY NUMAN – Announces vinyl reissues of classic albums

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Gary Numan is a pioneer, and his influence on so many artists is unmistakable and grand. Gary’s style connects him with fans of multiple genres… electronic, industrial, indie-rock, metal, etc. He remains an innovator, and […]

WAXAHATCHEE / Shares new single 'Under A Rock' and adds more European tour dates
Gigs

WAXAHATCHEE – Announces New Single ‘The Dirt’ Ahead of Kurt Vile Support Dates

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Following a summer of festivals including a stand out performance at Green Man, Waxahatchee has announced the third single from the overwhelmingly acclaimed album Ivy Tripp. Album highlight and The Vaselines charged ‘The Dirt’ is […]

STORMS - announce 'Undress' tour and live in session with 'Shame'
Gigs

STORMS – announce ‘Undress’ tour and live in session with ‘Shame’

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Storms have announced a full UK tour this October in association with Metropolis Music and Friends, with arrangement by X-ray touring. The band have been building a solid reputation across the industry and an ever-increasing […]

JOANNA GRUESOME - on tour in September see dates
Gigs

JOANNA GRUESOME – on tour in September see dates

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Cardiff noise pop group Joanna Gruesome will be touring the UK in support of their recently released second album Peanut Butter, out now on Fortuna POP! (UK) and Slumberland (US). The upcoming tour marks the […]

CAST - Announce New Album + November UK Tour Dates - listen / Download New Song
Gigs

CAST – Announce New Album + November UK Tour Dates – listen / Download New Song

September 14, 2015 XS Noize

Britpop legends Cast return this month with a PledgeMusic campaign announcing their brand new new album, and a UK tour announcement, which includes a very special ‘All Change’ 20th Anniversary show with the Royal Liverpool […]

KATE BOY - ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM 'ONE'  & HEADLINE SHOW AT OSLO ON THE 2ND DECEMBER
Gigs

KATE BOY – ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM ‘ONE’ & HEADLINE SHOW AT OSLO ON THE 2ND DECEMBER

September 14, 2015 XS Noize

Stockholm’s Kate Boy have announced details of their hotly-anticipated debut album ONE released 6th November digitally and on CD and vinyl LP on Fiction Records. The electro-pop duo will follow the release with a show […]

COUNTING COINS - to release new single 'Don't Look Down'  1st October
New Music

COUNTING COINS – to release new single ‘Don’t Look Down’ 1st October

September 13, 2015 XS Noize

Get ready to skank, pogo, mosh, jig, polka and maybe even waltz – The sound of Counting Coins refuses to stay still, switching from ska-punk to gypsy to hip-hop and back again, several times, within […]

THE CRIBS - Announce Details of New Single 'Summer of Chances'
Gigs

THE CRIBS – Announce Details of New Single ‘Summer of Chances’

September 13, 2015 XS Noize

Having seen out the summer with a triumphant main stage appearance at this year’s Reading & Leeds Festival, The Cribs are pleased to confirm a new single ‘Summer Of Chances’ for release on 30th October. […]

ERASURE -  Share 'SACRED: TO BLACK LIGHT ODYSSEY REMIX' - Listen
New Music

ERASURE – CELEBRATE 30th ANNIVERSARY WITH A SERIES OF RELEASES – Listen to ‘Sometimes’ 2015 Remix

September 11, 2015 XS Noize

2015 sees one of the UK’s most enduring award-winning songwriting duos, ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke), mark the 30th anniversary of their first release and to celebrate, Mute / BMG are delighted to announce […]

Muse-Drones
Gigs

MUSE – ANNOUNCE DRONES WORLD TOUR – SSE Arena, BELFAST

September 11, 2015 XS Noize

Today Muse announced the first list of cities/countries of what will be an extensive world tour in support of their hugely acclaimed global No 1 album Drones. ‘The Drones World Tour’ will see the band perform […]

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