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        • Remember Monday
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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        • 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 — […]

          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, […]

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JOE PLUMMER (Cold War Kids and The Shins) debuts a new song from 'Built In Sun' out August 7
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JOE PLUMMER (Cold War Kids and The Shins) debuts a new song from ‘Built In Sun’ out August 7

July 17, 2015 XS Noize

Built In Sun is a new project from Joe Plummer, drummer for The Shins, Cold War Kids and Mister Heavenly. For over 10 years, Joe has also played drums and percussion with Modest Mouse and […]

NORMIL HAWAIIANS long-lost album Return Of The Ranters, to be released 16th October
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NORMIL HAWAIIANS long-lost album Return Of The Ranters, to be released 16th October

July 17, 2015 XS Noize

Above is a photo of Normil Hawaiians back in 1986 after having recorded their final album Return Of The Ranters, at Foel Studios in Powys, Wales. Sadly at the time a range of bewildering factors […]

WILCO - HAVE RELEASED NEW ALBUM 'STAR WARS' FOR FREE!
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WILCO – HAVE RELEASED NEW ALBUM ‘STAR WARS’ FOR FREE!

July 17, 2015 XS Noize

Wilco have surprise-released their 11th studio album for free via their website. The follow-up to 2011’s The Whole Love is called Star Wars, and it’s free to download for a “limited time”. Jeff Tweedy said […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: ARCADE FIRE - FUNERAL
New Music

ARCADE FIRE: TO RELEASE ‘THE REFLEKTOR TAPES’ FEATURE FILM IN THEATERS WORLDWIDE FROM SEPTEMBER 24TH

July 16, 2015 XS Noize

This autumn, Grammy Award-winning band Arcade Fire will release their first feature film, The Reflektor Tapes, in theaters around the world from September 24th for a limited time only. The Reflektor Tapes is directed by […]

PRIMITIVE PARTS - Share "Miracle Skin" from debut album 'Parts Primitive'
New Music

PRIMITIVE PARTS – Share “Miracle Skin” from debut album ‘Parts Primitive’

July 16, 2015 XS Noize

Parts Primitive is the debut album from London-based band Primitive Parts. The band consists of Sauna Youth, Monotony and Male Bonding alumni / hit-makers Lindsay Corstorphine (guitar / voice), Kevin Hendrick (guitar) and Robin Christian […]

BROKEN HANDS - Stream new space-rock track 'Meteor' - Listen
New Music

BROKEN HANDS – announce debut album TURBULENCE / Watch new ‘Meteor’ video

July 16, 2015 XS Noize

Broken Hands are proud to announce the release of their long-awaited debut album Turbulence, on 9th October via So Recordings. A truly ambitious and bold statement of intent, Turbulence has by no means come easily […]

EDITORS - announce new album 'IN DREAM' out 2nd October
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EDITORS – announce new album ‘IN DREAM’ out 2nd October

July 15, 2015 XS Noize

Following the surprise release of their first new music in two years via a secretive placing of ‘No Harm’ on a Play It Again Sam label sampler and a further taster in the form of […]

MEAT WAVE - announce new album, Delusion Moon, due Sept 18th
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MEAT WAVE – announce new album, Delusion Moon, due Sept 18th

July 15, 2015 XS Noize

Meat Wave are constantly being asked about their name, but they get why you would. Pulled from a classic headline in The Onion, the Chicago-based trio will release their new album Delusion Moon via new […]

BROTHER & BONES - Unveil video for 'Raining Stone'
Gigs

BROTHER & BONES – Unveil video for ‘Raining Stone’

July 15, 2015 XS Noize

BROTHER & BONES unveil their powerful new live video for ‘Raining Stone’, taken from the band’s forthcoming self titled debut album, out August 28th. Directed by Luke Pilbeam, the footage was taken from their recent […]

SMALL FEET - Reveal New Single "Gold" from August Album 'From Far Enough Away Everything Sounds Like The Ocean'
New Music

SMALL FEET – Reveal New Single “Gold” from August Album ‘From Far Enough Away Everything Sounds Like The Ocean’

July 15, 2015 XS Noize

Fronted by Stockholm based songwriter Simon Stålhamre, SMALL FEET draw from American influences, drawing comparisons to Neil Young, Chad VanGaalen and a Scandinavian Woods. Stålhamre was a virtual recluse after leaving school at 15 and […]

THE SUGARCUBES - to reissue 'Life's Too Good' album in green vinyl
New Music

THE SUGARCUBES – to reissue ‘Life’s Too Good’ album in green vinyl

July 14, 2015 XS Noize

It’s sometimes hard to recall just how much of an impact The Sugarcubes debut single ‘Birthday’ made when it’s magical off-kilter melody first hit the airwaves via John Peel’s show in the later part of […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS - Chasing Yesterday
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’s HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce new single – “LOCK ALL THE DOORS” (watch video)

July 13, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will release ‘Lock All the Doors’ on August 28th. The track is the fourth single to be released from the hugely successful No 1 album ‘Chasing Yesterday’. ‘Lock All The […]

THE PRODIGY announce 'THE NIGHT IS MY FRIEND' EP for July release
New Music

THE PRODIGY – announce Scottish arena dates & reveal ‘GET YOUR FIGHT ON’ video

July 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following their headlining set at T In The Park this weekend, The Prodigy reveal an incendiary video for album favourite ‘Get Your Fight On’. Filmed live onstage while also giving GoPro cameras to members of […]

ROSE MCDOWALL announces reissue of  'Cut With The Cake Knife'
New Music

ROSE MCDOWALL announces reissue of ‘Cut With The Cake Knife’

July 9, 2015 XS Noize

Born in times of difficulty and adventure, Cut With The Cake Knife is the debut album from Rose McDowall, solo-artist and ex-member of cult pop group Strawberry Switchblade. Originally recorded in 1988-89 and now re-mastered […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release debut track 'Time For Love' 20th July
New Music

THE WINACHI TRIBE – Unveil New Video Starring Keith Allen – Watch

July 9, 2015 XS Noize

The psychedelic funk of George Clinton, the brooding menace of Massive Attack, the rolling hypnotic beats of Happy Mondays and the vision and flow of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five are all essential ingredients […]

BECK: UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “DREAMS” - Listen
New Music

BECK – “DREAMS” AT 5 MILLION STREAMS & COUNTING

July 8, 2015 XS Noize

How does one of the most innovative and acclaimed artists of the last two centuries follow up a first ever GRAMMY Album of the Year victory for his “instant folk-rock classic” Morning Phase? If one […]

SONIA STEIN - RELEASES BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR 'DEMENTED MIND'
New Music

SONIA STEIN – RELEASES BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR ‘DEMENTED MIND’

July 8, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from her debut EP ‘Symbol’ which featured the single ‘Waiting’, Sonia Stein will release her eagerly awaited new single ‘Demented Mind’ on August 14. ‘Demented Mind’ is a minimal yet hugely atmospheric track, […]

KATE BOY - announce new single 'Midnight Sun' - listen
New Music

KATE BOY – announce new single ‘Midnight Sun’ – listen

July 8, 2015 XS Noize

Kate Boy make a powerful return with the announcement of their new single ‘Midnight Sun’. ‘Midnight Sun’ follows on from recent releases, ‘Higher’ and ‘Self Control’ and will be featured on their debut album set […]

THE DEAD WEATHER - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM DODGE & BURN
New Music

THE DEAD WEATHER – ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM DODGE & BURN

July 8, 2015 XS Noize

Way back in October 2013, The Dead Weather and Third Man Records announced an incredibly special 7” featuring “Open Up (That’s Enough)” b/w “Rough Detective” as part of Vault Package #18. These two tracks were […]

Andy Bell - Torsten The Bareback Saint
New Music

ANDY BELL: to release ‘Variance’ The ‘Torsten the Bareback Saint’ Remixes/ 4 September 2015

July 7, 2015 XS Noize

Andy Bell’s critically acclaimed electro-acoustic cabaret show and album ‘Torsten The Bareback Saint’ was a brave and unexpected career move in 2014 from his comfort zone of being lead singer with Erasure, one of the […]

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