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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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NIGHT FLOWERS - unveil woozy video for new single 'Sleep' - taken from new 7" released September 25th
Gigs

NIGHT FLOWERS – unveil woozy video for new single ‘Sleep’ – taken from new 7″ released September 25th

August 31, 2015 XS Noize

With new single ‘Sleep’ rapturously received across the globe, London-via-Humberside guitar-pop five-piece Night Flowers are today sharing a new video for the track, along with a series of dates for the coming months. The video […]

LOW - SHARE NEW SONG "LIES" - Listen
Gigs

LOW – SHARE NEW SONG “LIES” – Listen

August 31, 2015 XS Noize

Last week, Low’s Alan Sparhawk & Mimi Parker hosted a Reddit AMA fielding questions from fans about the band’s career to date, as well as forthcoming record Ones and Sixes. Today, Low have just shared […]

ALBERTA CROSS - Announce new Album and Stream Track
Gigs

ALBERTA CROSS – Announce new Album and Stream Track

August 31, 2015 XS Noize

On October 16th, 2015 Alberta Cross – led by lead singer and guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee – will release their third, self-titled album via Dine Alone Records. Co-produced by Stakee and Claudius Mittendorfer (Johnny Marr, […]

SILVERBIRD - to release debut album 'Pureland' on September 18th
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SILVERBIRD – to release debut album ‘Pureland’ on September 18th

August 30, 2015 XS Noize

Songwriter Tim Barr founded Silverbird after spending several years on New York’s vibrant music scene playing gigs as part of Lana Del Rey’s band, opening for The Blow, and studying and playing with Dizzy Gillespie’s […]

Scottish Instrumental Post-Rock Quartet 'VASA' Announce Debut Album ‘Colours’
Gigs

VASA – Reveal ‘Fat Ronaldo’ Video & Headline Tour Dates

August 29, 2015 XS Noize

Following a packed performance at ArcTanGent festival last weekend, Glasgow instrumental post-rock quartet VASA are pleased to reveal the video for their new single ‘Fat Ronaldo’. The band are also pleased to announce a run […]

Katie Mac
Gigs

KATIE MAC – to play Liverpool International Music Festival

August 29, 2015 XS Noize

Katie Mac, a twenty year old singer song writer from Huyton, Liverpool, has been active on the city’s music scene for just four months. In that time she and her band have played Liverpool’s Sound […]

NEW MATERIAL FROM SOULSAVERS FEAT - DAVE GAHAN
New Music

NEW MATERIAL FROM SOULSAVERS FEAT – DAVE GAHAN

August 29, 2015 Chris Snoddon

Rumours of Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan following up his work with the Soulsavers after their 2012 collaboration “The Light The Dead See” occurred around September last year, before they started to grow legs around […]

MIKE KROL - announces “Ball & Chain” European Tour + Reveals New Video For "Neighbourhood Watch"
Gigs

MIKE KROL – announces “Ball & Chain” European Tour + Reveals New Video For “Neighbourhood Watch”

August 28, 2015 XS Noize

This autumn, Mike Krol takes justice into his own hands with the Ball & Chain Tour! These dates will be the first from Krol and his squad in Europe, as well as the first since […]

Lushes - Take One on The Chin From Customers With "Circus" Single feat. Sam Hillmer of Zs
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Lushes – Take One on The Chin From Customers With “Circus” Single feat. Sam Hillmer of Zs

August 28, 2015 XS Noize

A plate shatters to the floor. Someone’s drunk at table 9 and now you have to get the cleaning supplies. How are you feeling? How’s your day been? How much longer can you stand this […]

GOLD CLASS - Announce UK Release of Album It's You on felte in November + Share Video for "Life As A Gun"
New Music

GOLD CLASS – Announce UK Release of Album It’s You on felte in November + Share Video for “Life As A Gun”

August 27, 2015 XS Noize

felte welcomes Melbourne-based band Gold Class to the label roster. Gold Class will release their debut album ‘It’s You’ on November 6th. The band shared the new video for their single “Life as a Gun” […]

HEYROCCO - NEW SINGLE 'ALLISON' released June 1st - Listen
Gigs

HEYROCCO – announce UK dates & release live video

August 27, 2015 XS Noize

South Carolinian grungers Heyrocco will be making their return to UK shores in October with a run of ten dates, including three stop offs in London. The band’s last visit saw them tour with Scottish […]

Watch star-studded video for: ST ANTHONY - An ode to Anthony H Wilson... 2
New Music

ST. ANTHONY: AN ODE TO ANTHONY H WILSON’ DEBUTS AT NUMBER ONE

August 27, 2015 XS Noize

The single release of St. Anthony: An Ode To Anthony H Wilson’, a touching tribute to Factory Records legend Tony Wilson, has made number one in 3 different UK charts: #1 physical single sales, #1 […]

GIRLS NAMES: Unveil epic new track 'ZERO TRIPTYCH' - Listen
New Music

GIRLS NAMES – UNVEIL NEW VIDEO FOR ‘A HUNGER ARTIST’

August 27, 2015 XS Noize

Today Belfast’s Girls Names debut their music video for ‘A Hunger Artist’ from Arms Around a Vision out Oct 2 on Tough Love. Directed by Matthew Reed, the new video is an homage to British […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Unveil new single 'Plant The Seed', featuring Danny Saber Remix
New Music

THE WINACHI TRIBE – Unveil new single ‘Plant The Seed’, featuring Danny Saber Remix

August 27, 2015 XS Noize

The Winachi Tribe have lifted a second single from their ‘Time for Love’ EP. ‘Plant the Seed’ will be released on September 25th on A1M records. The track sees the band collaborating with Julie E Gordon of Happy […]

The ENEMY - announce 4th Album 'It's Automatic' and UK Tour Dates
New Music

THE ENEMY – Reveal New Video / Track from Upcoming Album “It’s Automatic’

August 26, 2015 XS Noize

THE ENEMY return to WARNER Records, with whom they released their debut album, in 2007, to release their eagerly anticipated 4th studio album. All previous three Albums have charted in the Top Ten, with debut album […]

THEN THICKENS - announce new album 'Colic' released 23rd October
Gigs

THEN THICKENS – announce new album ‘Colic’ released 23rd October

August 24, 2015 XS Noize

Following their acclaimed 2014 debut album Death Cap At Anglezarke, Then Thickens announce their second album Colic, released 23rd October 2015 via Hatch Records. The Chorley-based band are also streaming their huge new single ‘My […]

Indie-rockers SINFICTION set for double single release with ‘Painted Memories’ & ‘Ugly Baby’
New Music

Indie-rockers SINFICTION set for double single release with ‘Painted Memories’ & ‘Ugly Baby’

August 24, 2015 XS Noize

An Oxford based band who specialise in lush indie rock with great production value but a gritty feel, SinFiction are ready to rock this summer with double single releases ‘Painted Memories’ and ‘Ugly Baby’. With […]

REVEREND AND THE MAKERS Announce New Album & Film 'MIRRORS
New Music

REVEREND AND THE MAKERS – share new animated video for ‘Makin’ Babies’

August 24, 2015 XS Noize

Reverend and The Makers release their eagerly anticipated fifth album, Mirrors, through Cooking Vinyl, on Friday 9th October. New track Makin’ Babies follows the announcement of first single proper Black Widow – Watch the video […]

NORTHERN UPROAR - Return With Beautiful Spanish Influenced Album
New Music

NORTHERN UPROAR – Return With Beautiful Spanish Influenced Album

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

Northern Uproar release a new album on October 9th 2015. ‘Hey Samurai!’, the Mancunian band’s fifth studio album, is set to impress fans and critics alike, challenging preconceptions through its unique blending of classic indie […]

ENEMIES - premiere 'Play Fire' their first track in two years. (Video)
New Music

ENEMIES – premiere ‘Play Fire’ their first track in two years. (Video)

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from their critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘Embark, Embrace’, Irish post-rock meets math-pop quartet Enemies are now set to return with their first new single in almost two years ‘Play Fire’. On the new […]

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