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        • Maxïmo Park
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          Maxïmo Park announce UK tour to celebrate 20th anniversary of debut ‘A Certain Trigger’

          August 21, 2025

          This year, Maxïmo Park’s beloved debut album A Certain Trigger turns 20 years old. The band will be celebrating the anniversary by performing songs from A Certain Trigger and their greatest hits across the UK in 2026.  The tour sees […]

          Florence + The Machine
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          Florence + The Machine Announce Sixth Album ‘Everybody Scream’ Out This Halloween

          August 21, 2025

          Today, Florence Welch, also known as Florence + the Machine, confirms her sixth studio album Everybody Scream is set for release on October 31. The album’s title track debuts today with an accompanying video directed by Autumn de Wilde. Florence […]

          Hothouse Flowers
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          Hothouse Flowers Announced as Headliners for Belfast Maritime Festival – Saturday 6th September

          August 20, 2025

          Belfast Maritime Festival returns on the 6th-7th September with a brand-new addition to its programme- an evening music gig. In an exciting first for the festival, legendary Irish rock band Hothouse Flowers will headline the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

          August 21, 2025

          It has taken five years for new Deftones music, the longest gap between studio albums for the Sacramento, California-based alternative metal icons, but now they return with the outstandingly atmospheric offering Private Music. However, things […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971

          August 21, 2025

          On the 18th of September 1971, The Who took to the stage at The Oval cricket ground in South London to headline ‘Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the People […]

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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          Chase & Status
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland Credit: Iam Burn
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

          August 18, 2025

          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
          Gigs

          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

          August 16, 2025

          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

          Lady Gaga
          Gigs

          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

          August 13, 2025

          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

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        • 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 […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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        • Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          The Subways
          Podcasts

          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

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All the best music news, from Rock, Indie, Electronic, Alternative, Pop, and much more. News & music reviews on singers, songwriters, bands, release dates, videos, concerts, albums, musicians

RY X shares new single 'Spiral' from his third studio album, ‘Blood Moon’
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RY X shares new single ‘Spiral’ from his third studio album, ‘Blood Moon’

May 20, 2022 XS Noize

News of the upcoming release of RY X’s third studio album, ‘Blood Moon’, resulted in a fresh wave of fascination amongst fans and critics alike. The album is set to introduce new devotees to the […]

THE CORONAS Return with new single ‘Strive’ - Listen Now
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THE CORONAS Return with new single ‘Strive’ – Listen Now

May 20, 2022 XS Noize

The Coronas are back with a brand-new single ‘Strive’. Filled with melody, groove, synths and saxophone solos, Strive is an indie-pop song with a distinct eighties feel. It was written during the first Irish lockdown […]

Irish rockers THE ANSWER announce comeback performance at this year’s Planet Rockstock festival on Dec 3rd
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Irish rockers THE ANSWER announce comeback performance at this year’s Planet Rockstock festival on Dec 3rd

May 19, 2022 XS Noize

After a seven-year hiatus, Irish rockers The Answer are set to make their long-awaited and highly anticipated return with an exclusive and sole 2022 comeback performance at this year’s Planet Rockstock festival, Dec 3rd. Not […]

LARKIN POE share new single 'Bad Spell' & announce new album ‘Blood Harmony’ 1
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LARKIN POE share new single ‘Bad Spell’ & announce new album ‘Blood Harmony’

May 19, 2022 XS Noize

Larkin Poe – the GRAMMY Award-nominated duo that consists of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell – are back with the ferocious new single ‘Bad Spell’ as well as its official music video.‘Bad […]

WILL LINLEY shares video for new single 'i don’t wanna be yours' - Watch Now
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WILL LINLEY shares video for new single ‘i don’t wanna be yours’ – Watch Now

May 19, 2022 XS Noize

South Africa’s youngest hitmaker, Will Linley, has just released his third single, “i don’t wanna be yours”. To date, Linley has earned over 12M global streams since his November debut and is quickly building his […]

DIANA ROSS FT. TAME IMPALA release highly anticipated new single ‘Turn Up The Sunshine’
New Music

DIANA ROSS FT. TAME IMPALA release highly anticipated new single ‘Turn Up The Sunshine’

May 19, 2022 XS Noize

Diana Ross ft. Tame Impala today (Thursday 19th May) releases the joyous, dance-inducing new single ‘Turn Up The Sunshine’ from Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, produced by 2022 Grammy Producer of the Year Jack […]

THE LUKA STATE share the video for new single ‘Bring Us Down’ - Watch Now
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THE LUKA STATE share the video for new single ‘Bring Us Down’ – Watch Now

May 19, 2022 XS Noize

Having made a ferocious statement of intent with the supercharged single ‘Oxygen Thief’, The Luka State today ignite a hectic year ahead by sharing the new single ‘Bring Us Down’. The track is accompanied by […]

Acid Jazz announce Bangs & Talbot’s 'Back To Business' album with the release of a unique instrumental cover of Marvin Gaye’s ‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)’ 1
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Acid Jazz announce Bangs & Talbot’s ‘Back To Business’ album with the release of a unique instrumental cover of Marvin Gaye’s ‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)’

May 19, 2022 XS Noize

Acid Jazz Records release ‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)’, the second single from Chris Bangs and Mick Talbot’s forthcoming collaboration album, Back To Business which will be released on 17 June. […]

INTERPOL release brand new song 'Fables' taken from their new album ‘The Other Side Of Make-Believe' 1
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INTERPOL release brand new song ‘Fables’ taken from their new album ‘The Other Side Of Make-Believe’

May 18, 2022 XS Noize

Today Interpol release their next instalment of new music – the impeccable “Fables” – taken from their brand new record ‘The Other Side Of Make-Believe’, released July 15 on Matador.  The new track follows the […]

ALANIS MORISSETTE announces debut meditation album - 'the storm before the calm' 1
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ALANIS MORISSETTE announces debut meditation album – ‘the storm before the calm’

May 18, 2022 XS Noize

Today, seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette announced her first meditation album, the storm before the calm, will be released on June 17th. On the upcoming album, Alanis will guide fans through 11 different meditations. […]

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE duo announce Dexy's Pete Williams as very special guest for Birmingham date 1
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OCEAN COLOUR SCENE duo announce Dexy’s Pete Williams as very special guest for Birmingham date

May 18, 2022 XS Noize

Ocean Colour Scene’s Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison have announced Dexy’s Midnight Runners founder member Pete Williams as their very special guest for their hometown show at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Sunday 29th May. The […]

PAOLO NUTINI announces new album ‘Last Night In The Bittersweet’ - Hear the new singles ‘Through The Echoes’ & ‘Lose It’
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PAOLO NUTINI announces UK and European tour

May 18, 2022 XS Noize

Paolo Nutini today announces details of a UK and European tour, which commences in Limerick on August 21st. It includes a London performance at the historic Alexandra Palace as well as two shows in his […]

EDITORS unveil 'Heart Attack' (Phase Fatale Remix)
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EDITORS unveil ‘Heart Attack’ (Phase Fatale Remix)

May 18, 2022 XS Noize

Editors today unveil a brand new remix of their latest single, ‘Heart Attack’, by celebrated Berlin-based techno producer and Berghain resident Phase Fatale. The remix follows hot on the heels of the band’s recent return […]

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX Announce Live From L.A. Global Livestream Premiering on May 26th Across Four Time Zones
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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX Announce Live From L.A. Global Livestream Premiering on May 26th Across Four Time Zones

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Cigarettes After Sex announces a one-off, global Livestream, Live From L.A., filmed exclusively for Driift in Los Angeles, CA. Spanish Prayers signees The Furniture will open. The performance will be premiered worldwide on Thursday, […]

Icelandic rockers KALEO bring their Fight or Flight tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on 19th June 2022 1
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Icelandic rockers KALEO bring their Fight or Flight tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on 19th June 2022

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Icelandic rockers KALEO come to Dublin’s 3Arena on 19th June 2022 with their Fight or Flight tour. Special guests are Belle Mt. & JUNIUS. Since the release of their gold-certified breakthrough album, 2016’s A/B, Icelandic […]

UNLOVED announce 'The Pink Album' due for release 2nd September - Watch video for first single 'Mother’s been a bad girl' 1
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UNLOVED announce ‘The Pink Album’ due for release 2nd September – Watch video for first single ‘Mother’s been a bad girl’

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Unloved today announces their new album, “The Pink Album”, due for release on 2 September via Heavenly Recordings. Today the band reveal the album’s single, “Mother’s been a bad girl.”  “In my head, ‘Mother’s been […]

UK indie-pop phenom CAVETOWN announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on 8 November 2022 1
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UK indie-pop phenom CAVETOWN announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on 8 November 2022

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Today, U.K. indie-pop phenom Cavetown announces his fall 2022 European and U.K. headline tour, featuring support from Tessa Violet and Orla Gartland for select dates. The tour will kick off on October 11th, where Cavetown […]

MAYA LANE shares new single ‘Childish Games’ - Listen Now
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MAYA LANE shares new single ‘Childish Games’ – Listen Now

May 16, 2022 XS Noize

19-year-old Maya Lane’s debut single ‘Still The Same’ captured the attention of everyone from Clash and Wonderland to a wide variety of folk/country specialists, including Baylen Leonard of Absolute Radio Country. Maya now builds upon […]

ALICE MERTON shares new track ‘Loveback’ from her upcoming album 'S.I.D.E.S'
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ALICE MERTON shares new track ‘Loveback’ from her upcoming album ‘S.I.D.E.S’

May 13, 2022 XS Noize

Alice Merton’s recent singles have established an uncompromising new attitude as she laces her sound with edge, experimentation and outspoken honesty. At the same time, her darker approach is only making her alt-pop more enticing […]

LISA MCHUGH releases her brand-new single DYNAMITE Out Today 2
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LISA MCHUGH releases her brand-new single DYNAMITE Out Today

May 13, 2022 XS Noize

The sixth single to be taken from Lisa’s upcoming album, ‘Dynamite’ follows a string of no1 hits, including Country Mile, You’re gonna get back up, Bad Idea, and Watch me. Written by Picture This, one […]

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