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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 […]

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          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
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          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 […]

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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
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          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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Cocteau Twins’ Robin Guthrie and Swedish producer Jay-Jay Johanson share new video for Bat For Lashes cover of ‘Laura’
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Cocteau Twins’ Robin Guthrie and Swedish producer Jay-Jay Johanson share new video for Bat For Lashes cover of ‘Laura’

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of his 10th studio album Jay-Jay Johanson has teamed up with Robin Guthrie of the Cocteau Twins to perform a stunning cover of ‘Laura’ by Bat For Lashes. Scroll down to […]

THE ANTLERS - 'In London' vinyl only Live album,  release, 15th June
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THE ANTLERS – ‘In London’ vinyl only Live album, release, 15th June

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

The Antlers are to release ‘The Antlers In London’ a limited edition vinyl only release, which will not be issued digitally. The deluxe double set captures the entirety of their sold-out Hackney Empire show, centered […]

Scotland’s biggest independent band THE LAFONTAINES release debut album 'Class'
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Scotland’s biggest independent band THE LAFONTAINES release debut album ‘Class’

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

The LaFontaines – the UK’s finest party band – will release their much anticipated debut album ‘Class’ on Monday 8th June via 889 Records with an extensive UK headline tour to mark its release. Plus, […]

PRINZHORN DANCE SCHOOL - Share 'Reign (Shit Robot Remix)' - Listen
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PRINZHORN DANCE SCHOOL – Share ‘Reign (Shit Robot Remix)’ – Listen

May 31, 2015 XS Noize

Prinzhorn Dance School’s spartan sonics have often led to some hand-wringing when trying to play out their records “in the club.” In the first seven years of their existence, there was a sole club-friendly remix […]

SHINY DARKLY - Release Debut album 'Little Earth' released June 8th
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SHINY DARKLY – Release Debut album ‘Little Earth’ released June 8th

May 29, 2015 XS Noize

It was back in 2012, three pale young men, all dressed up in black, emerged from an old underground air-raid shelter in Copenhagen to bring to the world their self-titled debut EP, Shiny Darkly. Escaping […]

WOLF ALICE - SHARE ‘BROS’ VIDEO - Watch
Gigs

WOLF ALICE – SHARE ‘BROS’ VIDEO – Watch

May 28, 2015 XS Noize

With their debut album My Love is Cool fast approaching, London’s Wolf Alice are now unveiling the video to current single ‘Bros’; an infectious ode to the elation that only truly great friendships can bring, […]

BILL WYMAN - SHARES NEW SINGLE 'WHAT & HOW & IF & WHEN & WHY'    TAKEN FROM HIS FIRST SOLO ALBUM IN 33 YEARS
New Music

BILL WYMAN – SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘WHAT & HOW & IF & WHEN & WHY’ TAKEN FROM HIS FIRST SOLO ALBUM IN 33 YEARS

May 28, 2015 XS Noize

‘What & How & If & When & Why’ is the first single from Bill Wyman’s new album, ‘Back To Basics’. The lead track on the CD, both the single and album are released on […]

ANTON NEWCOMBE & TESS PARKS premiere track & announce album & tour - listen
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ANTON NEWCOMBE & TESS PARKS release the album ‘I Declare Nothing’ on 29th June

May 27, 2015 XS Noize

Anton Newcombe and Tess Parks will release their stunning collaboration ‘I Declare Nothing’ on A Recordings on 29th June 2015. Born in Berlin in early 2014 and nurtured over the following summer, ‘I Declare Nothing’ […]

GIRLPOOL share new track "Cherry Picking", + announce tour with Frankie Cosmos
Gigs

GIRLPOOL share new track “Cherry Picking”, + announce tour with Frankie Cosmos

May 27, 2015 XS Noize

Today Girlpool have shared “Cherry Picking”, the latest single from the band’s anticipated debut album, Before The World Was Big. The Philadelphia by way of Los Angeles duo are following up their critically acclaimed self-titled […]

SWEET BILLY PILGRIM - Share New video 'Just Above Midtown'
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SWEET BILLY PILGRIM – Share New video ‘Just Above Midtown’

May 27, 2015 XS Noize

Sweet Billy Pilgrim have revealed the amazing video for new single ‘Just Above Midtown’ which you can see BELOW. The band are one of Britain’s greatest cult bands; critically adored yet still music’s best-kept secret. […]

BIRDPEN - Release new album 'In The Company of Imaginary Friends' - Listen to track
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BIRDPEN – Release new album ‘In The Company of Imaginary Friends’ – Listen to track

May 27, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from successful tours of the European mainland in 2014, BirdPen are straight back with a new album, ‘In The Company Of Imaginary Friends’. The act’s third full length studio album, it was entirely […]

BLOSSOMS - PERFORM A SOLD OUT LONDON SHOW NEXT WEEK
Gigs

BLOSSOMS – ANNOUNCE UK HEADLINE TOUR THIS OCTOBER

May 26, 2015 XS Noize

Blossoms will embark on a 13-date UK headline tour this autumn. The tour will open at Glasgow’s King Tuts Wah Wah Hut on 2nd October and includes a show at London’s Village Underground on 15th […]

CAVIARE DAYS - releases new single "Like Me" - Listen
New Music

CAVIARE DAYS – releases new single “Like Me” – Listen

May 26, 2015 XS Noize

Caviare Days started out in Brooklyn with sisters Lina and Maja Westin, but has since grown into a steady five piece band with Timmy Grim on the drums, Boris Grubesic on the guitar and Marcus […]

TUSSILAGO - announce debut album - Hear new track
New Music

TUSSILAGO – announce debut album – Hear new track

May 25, 2015 XS Noize

Stockholm-based quartet Tussilago have announced the release of their debut album ‘Holy Train’ on July 10th via INGRID. Tussilago formed in 2011 when friends Pierre Riddez, Rickard Renström, Samuel Lundin and Zacharias Zachrisson (Lykke Li’s […]

FIVE GRAND STEREO - Stream new track "This Stuff" - listen
New Music

FIVE GRAND STEREO – Stream new track “This Stuff” – listen

May 25, 2015 XS Noize

Anglo-Irish art rockers Five Grand Stereo are pleased to release “This Stuff”, it’s a beguiling stomp of a song that wouldn’t sound out of place in The Velvet Underground’s songbook. Unashamedly mining from the past, […]

MILLTOWN BROTHERS - TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM - Listen to track
Gigs

MILLTOWN BROTHERS – TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM – Listen to track

May 22, 2015 XS Noize

The Milltown Brothers are set to make their eagerly awaited return with the release of a new album on Stanley Records on the 31ST of July 2015. ‘Long Road’, their fourth studio record and the […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD - Unveil Robert Smith (The Cure) Cover Of 'There's A Girl In The Corner'
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD – Unveil Robert Smith (The Cure) Cover Of ‘There’s A Girl In The Corner’

May 22, 2015 XS Noize

Late last year, Scotland’s The Twilight Sad released their acclaimed fourth album, Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave, to a wave of critical adulation that made it the band’s most acclaimed […]

TAME IMPALA SHARE NEW TRACK - 'LET IT HAPPEN' - Listen
New Music

WATCH: TAME IMPALA’S “‘CAUSE I’M A MAN” VIDEO

May 21, 2015 XS Noize

TAME IMPALA recently announced their highly anticipated third studio LP Currents will be released worldwide Friday July 17th. And today, the band has shared the video for “Cause I’m A Man” directed by Nicky Smith. […]

THE CRIBS - Share 'Different Angle' Video
New Music

THE CRIBS – Share ‘Different Angle’ Video

May 21, 2015 XS Noize

‘Different Angle’ by The Cribs has quickly become a favourite on the band’s recent live outings both in the UK and on the US dates. The video footage was recorded and collated whilst at home […]

ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION to premiere live score to George Lucas' THX 1138 at The Barbican, Friday 19th June
New Music

ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION to premiere live score to George Lucas’ THX 1138 at The Barbican, Friday 19th June

May 20, 2015 XS Noize

Asian Dub Foundation to perform original live score to George Lucas’s 1971 dystopian directorial debut at The Barbican Centre London on 19th June. Previously commissioned by and premiered at last year’s Celebrate Brooklyn event, this […]

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