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          Radiohead Announce 2025 European Tour Dates for November and December

          September 3, 2025

          Radiohead have announced a run of 20 shows to take place in five cities across Europe. The band will play shows in Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen and Berlin. In a message to fans today, Radiohead’s Philip […]

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          Miles Kane Drops ‘I Pray’ From Upcoming Album ‘Sunlight In The Shadows’

          September 2, 2025

          Ahead of kicking off a run of stripped back solo in-store dates later this month, Miles Kane releases ‘I Pray,’ the latest cut to be taken from his forthcoming new album Sunlight In The Shadows. The album comes […]

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          Blur Mark 30 Years of ‘The Great Escape’ with Special Vinyl Edition

          September 2, 2025

          The Great Escape turns 30 this year and to celebrate, this seminal album from one of Britain’s most beloved bands will be available in a very special, brand new Half Speed Mastered Double-Disc Coloured Vinyl Edition, out […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International

          September 3, 2025

          Named after a French football team, Saint Etienne have been the darlings of indie-pop, dance, and kitchen-sink storytelling since the 1990s. Few bands have captured everyday life with such charm, always anchoring their songs in […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

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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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          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

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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, […]

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          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 […]

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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
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          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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        • The Milk
          Podcasts

          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

          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 […]

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TESS PARKS announces new album 'And Those Who Were Seen Dancing' due May 20th - Hear new single  ‘Happy Birthday Forever’ 1
New Music

TESS PARKS announces new album ‘And Those Who Were Seen Dancing’ due May 20th – Hear new single ‘Happy Birthday Forever’

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

Toronto-born, London-based singer-songwriter Tess Parks is today announcing her long-awaited new album ‘And Those Who Were Seen Dancing’ and the first single and video, ‘Happy Birthday Forever’ is online now. Following years of international touring […]

The UK’s biggest country duo THE SHIRES will release their new album ‘10 Year Plan’ on 11th March 2022
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The UK’s biggest country duo THE SHIRES will release their new album ‘10 Year Plan’ on 11th March 2022

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

The Shires are the UK’s biggest country music export. Their achievements speak for themselves: three consecutive UK Top 3albums, four #1 UK Country albums, 100 million+ streams, two Gold-certified records, and countless sold-out headline shows, […]

DONOVAN WOODS shares new single 'I Won’t Mention It Again' & announces the Big Hurt Boy EP - out on March 18th
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DONOVAN WOODS shares new single ‘I Won’t Mention It Again’ & announces the Big Hurt Boy EP – out on March 18th

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter Donovan Woods releases a new single, “I Won’t Mention It Again” today, to announce the Big Hurt Boy EP, out on March 18th via his own End Times Music. Woods will head […]

WARPAINT return with new album 'Radiate Like This' - Hear first track 'Champion' 2
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WARPAINT return with new album ‘Radiate Like This’ – Hear first track ‘Champion’

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

Celebrated L.A. quartet Warpaint return with Radiate Like This, their first full length in six years, out May 6. “Champion,” the first track to be released from the album, debuts today—listen below. “Being a champion […]

British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE release ferocious new song 'Piggy'
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British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE release ferocious new song ‘Piggy’

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

British rock icons Skunk Anansie roar into 2022 with a ferocious new track entitled ‘Piggy’. A punk-rock blast of distorted riffs, snarling vocals and powerhouse rhythms it’s as confrontational and uncompromising as anything the band […]

ARCHITECTS announce 'For Those That Wish To Exist at Abbey Road' live album - Out 25th March 2
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ARCHITECTS announce ‘For Those That Wish To Exist at Abbey Road’ live album – Out 25th March

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

ARCHITECTS have announced the release of their live album “For Those That Wish To Exist at Abbey Road” on March 25th, which captures a historic livestream performance at London’s iconic Abbey Road studios, spiritual home […]

50 CENT announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on Sunday 12 June 2022
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50 CENT announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on Sunday 12 June 2022

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

Hip hop icon 50 Cent has announced his much anticipated Irish return with a performance at 3Arena, Dublin on Sunday 12 June 2022. Ticket Information: Tickets priced from €59.50 inclusive go on sale at 9 […]

BLOSSOMS announce their brand-new, fourth studio album 'Ribbon Around The Bomb' - Out 29th of April
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BLOSSOMS announce their brand-new, fourth studio album ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’ – Out 29th of April

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced their brand-new, fourth studio album Ribbon Around The Bomb, which is set for release on the 29th of April. The band have also shared the title track from the album and […]

FRANZ FERDINAND share video for new track 'Curious' the latest track from ‘Hits To The Head’ their 20-track greatest hits album
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FRANZ FERDINAND share video for new track ‘Curious’ the latest track from ‘Hits To The Head’ their 20-track greatest hits album

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand have today shared the video for Curious, a brand-new recording featured on Hits To The Head, their 20-track greatest hits collection which is released on Friday March 11th 2022 on Domino. Having previously […]

BRYAN ADAMS releases video for new single 'Never Gonna Rain'
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BRYAN ADAMS releases video for new single ‘Never Gonna Rain’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Bryan Adams has released his new song ‘Never Gonna Rain’  watch the official music video below. The melodic rock song is the latest release from his forthcoming studio album So Happy It Hurts, […]

Brighton singer songwriter Toby Juan AKA THE MAGIC EPIC releases video for new single 'More Than Just Pretty'
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Brighton singer songwriter Toby Juan AKA THE MAGIC EPIC releases video for new single ‘More Than Just Pretty’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Toby ‘The Magic Epic’ Juan, grew up in suburban South London and moved to the coast after falling in love with Brighton where he began writing his own music in 2013. He worked as a […]

KEITH RICHARDS announces boxset of acclaimed album 'Main Offender' & reveals previously-unreleased version of ‘How I Wish (Live)’ 1
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KEITH RICHARDS announces boxset of acclaimed album ‘Main Offender’ & reveals previously-unreleased version of ‘How I Wish (Live)’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Keith Richards releases a limited edition super-deluxe boxset of his acclaimed, second solo album Main Offender, on March 18th via BMG, featuring a host of previously unreleased gems from the ‘Winos Live In London ‘92’ […]

TRAVI THE NATIVE announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Sports Club, Thurs 10th March 2022
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TRAVI THE NATIVE announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Sports Club, Thurs 10th March 2022

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Belfast’s “alt-pop prodigy”, Travi The Native, burst onto the scene in the spring of 2020 with his critically acclaimed debut single ‘Heavy Love’. But don’t be fooled by his ‘new kid on the block’ persona. […]

ODHRAN MURPHY announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Sat 26th March 2022
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ODHRAN MURPHY announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Sat 26th March 2022

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Twenty-two-year old singer/songwriter Odhran Murphy might be something of a hidden gem within the local music scene – but not for long. Fusing folk and pop, Odhran’s musical ability, raw passion and soulful voice bely […]

STEREOPHONICS release new single 'Forever' today - taken from forthcoming album 'Oochya!' 1
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STEREOPHONICS release new single ‘Forever’ today – taken from forthcoming album ‘Oochya!’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Stereophonics today unveil their new single ‘Forever’ — the third instalment from their forthcoming album ‘Oochya!’, out 4th March 2022 via Stylus Records through Ignition Records Ltd. ‘Forever’ follows the previously released ‘Hanging On Your […]

SOAK announces new album 'If I Never Know You Like This Again' Out 20th May - Watch video for new track 'last july'
Gigs

SOAK announces new album ‘If I Never Know You Like This Again’ Out 20th May – Watch video for new track ‘last july’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK has announced their third album If I Never Know You Like This Again today. It will be released by Rough Trade Records on May 20th, 2022. Listen to a new track […]

AU/RA shares video for new single ‘plz don’t waste my youth’
New Music

AU/RA shares video for new single ‘plz don’t waste my youth’

January 24, 2022 XS Noize

Still just 19-years-old, Au/Ra has already achieved so much. With over a billion streams to date, 7.5 million monthly listeners at Spotify, and two UK chart hits (‘i miss u’ with Jax Jones and ‘Panic […]

THE KOOKS announce Inside In / Inside Out 15th anniversary UK tour
Gigs

THE KOOKS announce Inside In / Inside Out 15th anniversary UK tour

January 24, 2022 XS Noize

In celebration of its 15th anniversary, The Kooks reveal dates for the long-awaited UK TOUR, celebrating their seminal debut album ‘Inside in/Inside Out’. The Kooks began their career with a bang in 2004 and have […]

MICHAEL HEAD returns for 2022 with eight-date UK Tour and new album details
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MICHAEL HEAD returns for 2022 with eight-date UK Tour and new album details

January 24, 2022 XS Noize

Finding that luck, love and letting things roll works out for him just fine, Michael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into a fresh chapter with optimism and some of the best music of his […]

JAMIE WEBSTER announces his biggest ever UK Tour
Gigs

JAMIE WEBSTER announces his biggest ever UK Tour

January 24, 2022 XS Noize

From Liverpool songbird to national hero, the establishment-baiting pied piper from the banks of the Mersey, Jamie Webster rides a towering wave of success and announces a run of nine major venues, UK & Ireland […]

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