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          Oasis release ‘Bring It Down (Live From Edinburgh 9 August ’25)’

          August 22, 2025

          Ahead of beginning their sold-out run of shows in North America, Oasis release ‘Bring It On Down (Live from Edinburgh, 9 August ‘25).’ The track was recorded on Saturday 9th August at the second of […]

          Kings of Leon
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          Kings of Leon Drop New Single “We’re Onto Something” Featuring Zach Bryan

          August 22, 2025

          GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon have released new single, “We’re Onto Something” featuring Zach Bryan, via Love Tap Records, the band’s own imprint distributed by Virgin Records. Last weekend, Zach Bryan joined Kings of Leon on […]

          Suede
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          Suede Reveal 2026 UK Tour in Support of Antidepressants After Southbank Sell-Out

          August 22, 2025

          Suede have announced a UK tour for 2026 that will see the band take their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Antidepressants on the road for the first time. Access is available to an exclusive fan tour presale from Wednesday […]

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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
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          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 […]

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          ‘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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          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
          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
        • 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
          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
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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

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          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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Metallica's KIRK HAMMETT releases 'High Plains Drifter' taken from upcoming debut solo EP 1
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Metallica’s KIRK HAMMETT releases ‘High Plains Drifter’ taken from upcoming debut solo EP

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

Kirk Hammett of Metallica has released a first taste of his upcoming debut solo EP in the form of “High Plains Drifter.” The track opens the second side of Portals, Kirk’s four-song EP out April […]

DURAN DURAN announce two British warm-up shows at the 02 Academy Leicester for May 21st and 22nd 1
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DURAN DURAN announce two British warm-up shows at the 02 Academy Leicester for May 21st and 22nd

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

Duran Duran have announced two British warm-up shows at the 02 Academy Leicester for May 21st and 22nd. The performances will lead into a series of huge headline dates across the UK and Europe for […]

LIAM GALLAGHER launches new adidas Spezial collab with an intimate show in Blackburn
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LIAM GALLAGHER launches new adidas Spezial collab with an intimate show in Blackburn

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

When an iconic rock ‘n’ roll star teams up with the classiest, coolest sportswear brand around, you know you’re going to get something special. When Liam Gallagher joined forces with adidas Spezial for their latest […]

EMBRACE announce their eighth studio album 'How To Be A Person Like Other People' & new tour, including biggest London show for 17 years
Gigs

EMBRACE announce their eighth studio album ‘How To Be A Person Like Other People’ & new tour, including biggest London show for 17 years

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

Embrace have announced their eighth studio album How To Be A Person Like Other People will be released on 26 August 2022 on their own Mo’betta label through Townsend Music. Produced by Richard McNamara, the […]

THE LATHUMS are back with video for new single 'Sad Face Baby'
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THE LATHUMS are back with video for new single ‘Sad Face Baby’

April 15, 2022 XS Noize

The first new music of 2022 from The Lathums reveals what lies in the vapour trails of their supersonic success story, with Sad Face Baby’s overwhelming emotion expressed in frontman, Alex Moore’s carnal, impassioned cries […]

THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Instead Of You’ & announce the deluxe edition of their self titled album
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THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Instead Of You’ & announce the deluxe edition of their self titled album

April 15, 2022 XS Noize

The Wandering Hearts achieved their second consecutive #1 on the UK’s official Country and Americana charts as they built upon the breakthrough success of 2018’s ‘Wild Silence’ debut with last summer’s self-titled second album. Arriving […]

JAKE BUGG reveals video for brand new track ‘Seven Bridge Road’
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JAKE BUGG reveals video for brand new track ‘Seven Bridge Road’

April 14, 2022 XS Noize

Hot off the back of a storming 17-date UK headline tour, Jake Bugg has dropped a stunning new track in ‘Seven Bridge Road’ – out today. Written with Andy and Jez Williams from Manchester rock […]

THE KILLS announce 17th anniversary double album reissue of 'No Wow' including new mix out June 3rd 1
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THE KILLS announce 17th anniversary double album reissue of ‘No Wow’ including new mix out June 3rd

April 14, 2022 XS Noize

UK/American rock duo The Kills have announced a limited edition 17th anniversary deluxe reissue of their seminal second album No Wow, featuring two LPs – the original recording and a new mix by the multiple […]

MICHAEL HEAD shares new single 'Broken Beauty' from his new album, 'Dear Scott' 1
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MICHAEL HEAD shares new single ‘Broken Beauty’ from his new album, ‘Dear Scott’

April 13, 2022 XS Noize

A song of enigma, defiant grace and those once buckled who dug deep to be brave, Michael Head and The Red Elastic Band release the sweeping, serotonin rush of Broken Beauty, the second single from […]

TESS PARKS shares new single & video 'Do You Pray?' from new album 'And Those Who Were Seen Dancing' out May 20th
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TESS PARKS shares new single & video ‘Do You Pray?’ from new album ‘And Those Who Were Seen Dancing’ out May 20th

April 13, 2022 XS Noize

Following her highly praised return with “Happy Birthday Forever” and “‘Brexit At Tiffany’s”, Toronto-born, London-based artist Tess Parks is today sharing a new single and video, “Do You Pray?’”. Following years of international touring and […]

DEPECHE MODE announce 'Exciter - The 12" Singles' boxset 2
New Music

DEPECHE MODE announce ‘Exciter – The 12″ Singles’ boxset

April 13, 2022 XS Noize

Sony Music Entertainment’s Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project continues with the release of Exciter | The 12″ Singles on 10 June 2022. Exciter | The 12″ Singles, a collector’s edition deluxe box set, contains […]

JAMES BOURNE announces The Sugar Beach tour
Gigs

JAMES BOURNE announces new solo album ‘Sugar Beach’ – feat: new single ‘Alone in Paradise’

April 12, 2022 XS Noize

A one-man hit-writing machine, James Bourne is one of the most successful songwriters of his generation. Best known for his phenomenal multi-Platinum success with Busted, James has landed five UK #1 smashes and several more […]

ROE
New Music

Irish Artist ROE releases new music video for ‘I Dare You’ – Watch Now!

April 12, 2022 XS Noize

After 2021’s success with ‘Cruel’ which saw her on the BBC Radio 1 playlist, and a fruitful collaboration with fellow Northern Irish songwriter, Ciaran Lavery on ‘Destroyer’, ROE is throwing down the gauntlet with her […]

INTERPOL reach the conclusion of 2 part film with new song 'Something Changed' 1
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INTERPOL reach the conclusion of 2 part film with new song ‘Something Changed’

April 12, 2022 XS Noize

Last week, Interpol premiered Toni, the first single from their new album ‘The Other Side Of Make-Believe’, released July 15 on Matador. The song was accompanied by the opening instalment of a two-part film directed […]

NI rockers SILENT RUNNING will release ‘Follow The Light’ their fourth studio album on 22 July 2022
New Music

NI rockers SILENT RUNNING will release ‘Follow The Light’ their fourth studio album on 22 July 2022

April 11, 2022 XS Noize

Silent Running will release ‘Follow The Light’ their fourth studio album – but the first for thirty years! – on 22 July 2022 via Door Records. The Northern Irish rockers are marking their 40th anniversary […]

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE announce new album 'Fire Doesn’t Grow On Trees' - out 24th June 1
Gigs

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE announce new album ‘Fire Doesn’t Grow On Trees’ – out 24th June

April 11, 2022 XS Noize

ANTON NEWCOMBE – frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, force of nature – returns with the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s 19th full-length studio album Fire Doesn’t Grow On Trees, which will be released on […]

UK based guitarist JON GOMM to play Ards International Guitar Festival 2
Gigs

UK based guitarist JON GOMM to play Ards International Guitar Festival

April 9, 2022 XS Noize

Ards International Guitar Festival is back! After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the much-loved festival will rock into Newtownards from 7 – 10 April. Guitar fans will be delighted with the eclectic programme […]

New York trio SUNFLOWER BEAN share new single 'I Don’t Have Control Sometimes'
Gigs

New York trio SUNFLOWER BEAN share new single ‘I Don’t Have Control Sometimes’

April 8, 2022 XS Noize

New York trio Sunflower Bean—vocalist and bassist Julia Cumming (she/her), guitarist and vocalist Nick Kivlen (he/him), and drummer Olive Faber (she/they)—are gearing up to release their long-awaited new album, Headful of Sugar, next month. Today […]

Ocean Colour Scene guitarist STEVE CRADOCK releases new solo project ‘A Sound Track To An Imaginary Movie’ 1
New Music

Ocean Colour Scene guitarist STEVE CRADOCK releases new solo project ‘A Sound Track To An Imaginary Movie’

April 8, 2022 XS Noize

Following the success of his three previous solo albums, ‘The Kundalini Target’ (2009), ‘Peace City West’ (2011) and ‘Travel Wild – Travel Free’ (2013), Steve Cradock reveals a different side to his musical talents with […]

FANTASTIC NEGRITO delivers an urgent message on American identity and perseverance on new single “Trudoo”
Gigs

FANTASTIC NEGRITO delivers an urgent message on American identity and perseverance on new single “Trudoo”

April 8, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Fantastic Negrito (neé Xavier Dphrepaulezz) reveals “Trudoo,” the “chase scene” in the movie that is his forthcoming visual album White Jesus Black Problems, out June 3 via Storefront Records. On the third single from […]

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