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        • Remember Monday
          News

          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
          News

          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
          News

          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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

        • 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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        • Moon Panda
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcasts

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

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Public Image Ltd
Gigs

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD. to compete to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2023 with their new single ‘Hawaii’

January 9, 2023 XS Noize

Public Image Ltd. (PiL) are confirmed to take part in the competition to represent Ireland at the 67th annual Eurovision Song Contest with the most personal piece of songwriting and accompanying artwork that John Lydon […]

Peter Gabriel
Gigs

PETER GABRIEL releases new single ‘Panopticom’ from his forthcoming album i/o

January 6, 2023 XS Noize

Today, on the first full moon of 2023, Peter Gabriel has revealed the first new song from his forthcoming album i/o. The track is accompanied by a cover image by the artist David Spriggs. Written […]

The Hold Steady
Gigs

THE HOLD STEADY announce the release of their ninth studio album ‘The Price of Progress’

January 4, 2023 XS Noize

The Hold Steady have announced the release of their ninth studio album, The Price of Progress, arriving everywhere on the band’s Positive Jams label via Thirty Tigers on Friday, March 31, 2023. It will be […]

Mac DeMarco
New Music

MAC DEMARCO announces new album ‘Five Easy Hot Dogs’ – Out January 20th

January 4, 2023 XS Noize

Today, Mac DeMarco announces Five Easy Hot Dogs, his new album, out January 20th (CD/digital) and May 12th (vinyl) on Mac’s Record Label. “The plan was to start driving north, and not go home to […]

The Slow Readers Club
Gigs

THE SLOW READERS CLUB share their new single ‘Modernise’

January 4, 2023 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club today share their new single ‘Modernise’. It’s the second track to preview the Manchester band’s new album ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’, which follows on February 24th. The record is their first full […]

Moby
New Music

MOBY starts the new year with ‘Ambient 23’ – a new album of ambient compositions

January 1, 2023 XS Noize

Today, Moby returns with his semi-annual tradition of releasing a new album of ambient compositions, with Ambient 23, a 16-track exploration of the weightless form that is ambient, weaving improvised drifting sonics out of his […]

Crosses
New Music

††† (Crosses) feat: Chino Moreno of Deftones and Shaun Lopez release cover of George Michael’s ‘One More Try’

December 23, 2022 XS Noize

††† (Crosses) —the duo made up of Deftones’ Chino Moreno and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez—present their cover of George Michael’s “One More Try” accompanied by an animated visualizer.  In 2020, they instituted a holiday ritual by […]

TAYLOR SWIFT
New Music

TAYLOR SWIFT makes global music history again in 2022

December 22, 2022 XS Noize

Taylor Swift extended her record-setting 2022 performance with the debut of her tenth studio album Midnights on October 21st, released on Republic Records/Universal Music Group. In just eight weeks, Midnights has achieved over 6 million […]

Snoop Dog
Gigs

SNOOP DOG reschedules UK & Ireland tour for March 2023

December 21, 2022 XS Noize

Celebrating over 25 years at the pinnacle of hip hop, it’s been a career that has seen the Doggfather cement his undisputed influence on music with chart-topping, multi-platinum records while also solidifying his importance to […]

Andy Bell
New Music

Ride guitarist and songwriter ANDY BELL announces new compilation album – ‘Strange Loops & Outer Psych’

December 20, 2022 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell releases a new compilation album called Strange Loops & Outer Psych on February 10, 2023. The CD-only release marks the end of the campaign for Andy’s second solo album […]

TOM MEIGHAN announces headline show at the Limelight, Belfast on Saturday May 13th 2023
Gigs

TOM MEIGHAN announces headline show at the Limelight, Belfast on Saturday May 13th 2023

December 16, 2022 XS Noize

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is back with live dates in 2023 with the release of his album ‘The Reckoning’, following brilliant live reviews and sold-out Christmas shows. Tom Meighan has sold four million albums. […]

Leftfield
News

Dance music pioneers LEFTFIELD announce ‘This Is What We Tour ’23’ UK tour for spring 2023

December 15, 2022 XS Noize

Today, electronic and dancefloor pioneers Leftfield announce This Is What We Tour ‘23 in support of their acclaimed new album ‘This Is What We Do’, out now via Virgin Records. Taking place in May & […]

Cassa Jackson
Gigs

CASSA JACKSON shares new track ‘Fame Looks Good On You’

December 15, 2022 XS Noize

Already known for her towering voice and instantly relatable songs about relationships, Cassa Jackson has truly stepped up a level as 2022 comes to an end. Her previous single ‘Right Girl, Wrong Guy’ took her […]

Hundred Reasons
Gigs

HUNDRED REASONS share new single ‘The Old School Way’

December 14, 2022 XS Noize

In October, Hundred Reasons announced that their first album together in 15 years, Glorious Sunset, is due for release on 24th Feb 2023 via SO Recordings. Sharing the lead single and title track ‘Glorious Sunset’, […]

Goo Goo Dolls
Gigs

GOO GOO DOLLS announce UK & Ireland tour for June 2023

December 14, 2022 XS Noize

Goo Goo Dolls are delighted to confirm their first visit to UK/IE since February 2020. The tour kicks off in Dublin on June 13th 2023, and includes a show at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on […]

Razorlight
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 4th April 2023

December 14, 2022 XS Noize

For the first time in a decade with their original line-up, Indie icons Razorlight have announced a show at The Telegraph Building on 4th April 2023. The group have recently released Razorwhat? The Best Of […]

PORCUPINE TREE to release deluxe hardback book edition of 'Deadwing'
New Music

PORCUPINE TREE to release deluxe hardback book edition of ‘Deadwing’

December 14, 2022 XS Noize

Porcupine Tree have announced that they will reissue their 2005 album ‘Deadwing’ in a deluxe hardback book edition for the first time on 3rd March via their own label, Transmission. With three CDs and a bonus Blu-ray […]

Nell & The Flaming Lips
New Music

Nell & The Flaming Lips debut video for “We Know Who You Are”

December 13, 2022 XS Noize

With the physical release of Nell & The Flaming Lips’ Where the Viaduct Looms coming this Friday, they have shared a video for ‘We Know Who You Are’. Shot in the Tennessee caverns and co-directed […]

Rancid
Gigs

East Bay punk rockers RANCID announce EU/UK 2023 Tour

December 13, 2022 XS Noize

Today, East Bay punk rockers Rancid have announced they will be coming back to Europe and the UK next year in June to play a run of festivals and headline shows. The tour will be […]

Ben Howard
Gigs

BEN HOWARD headlines London’s Alexandra Palace Park next Summer

December 13, 2022 XS Noize

Ben Howard headlines London’s Alexandra Palace Park next Summer. It will be Howard’s first show in the capital since his trio of sell-out shows in Autumn 2021 (two nights at Royal Festival Hall + O2 […]

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