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        • The Damned
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          The Damned announce special new covers album “Not Like Everybody Else” in tribute to Brian James

          October 27, 2025

          The Damned announce the release of “Not Like Everybody Else”, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6th […]

          Chet Faker
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          Chet Faker Announces New Album ‘A Love For Strangers’ — Out 13th February 2026

          October 24, 2025

          Today, critically acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker officially kicks off the exciting next chapter of his storied career with the announce of his new album A Love For Strangers, slated for release on February 13th 2026 on […]

          Cast
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          Cast Unveil New Single ‘Calling Out Your Name’ Ahead of Headline Tour

          October 24, 2025

          Cast have enjoyed the summer of a lifetime, creating unforgettable memories for the band and fans alike as they won over stadiums in the UK, Ireland and North America as guests to Oasis. That life-affirming […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits

          October 27, 2025

          Few bands embody the joyous intersection of funk, soul, and pop quite like Kool & The Gang. With a career spanning six decades and 23 studio albums, their influence runs deep; from disco dancefloors and […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice

          October 16, 2025

          “It’s a shit business”, proclaimed Les McQueen of Crème Brulee fame about the music industry. It is certainly a brutal business, as many have discovered. A fair chunk of the issue is the volume of […]

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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
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          ‘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 […]

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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: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium

          October 21, 2025

          Many artists proudly boast of having special guests on their tours, but few can introduce one with the grace and humility of Graham Nash. Best known for his pivotal roles in The Hollies and Crosby, […]

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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 […]

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          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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        • 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
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          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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        • :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          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 […]

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        • Glen Matlock
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          Glen Matlock on Reclaiming His Story in ‘I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol’ | XS Noize Podcast #254

          October 26, 2025

          In this episode, #254 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by a true architect of punk — Glen Matlock, the original bassist and founding spark of The Sex Pistols. Glen co-wrote ten […]

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          White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of “Night Light” | XS Noize Podcast #253

          October 21, 2025

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          The Slow Readers Club
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          The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie: Celebrating “A Decade of Cavalcade” | XS Noize Podcast #252

          October 18, 2025

          In this episode, #252 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Aaron Starkie from The Slow Readers Club to celebrate A Decade of Cavalcade — marking ten years since the Manchester band’s […]

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TOUTS Announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday March 2019
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TOUTS Announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday March 2019

January 16, 2019 XS Noize

Derry three piece Punk band, TOUTS are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday, March 21st 2019. Touts released their new EP Analysis Paralysis, on 09 November 2018 and the new […]

DRENGE release new single ‘Never See The Signs’ + announce independent record shop in-store tour
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DRENGE release new single ‘Never See The Signs’ + announce independent record shop in-store tour

January 15, 2019 XS Noize

Drenge today present their brilliant new single ‘Never See The Signs’, the latest track to be taken from their highly anticipated third album, Strange Creatures, due February 22nd. Agile and foreboding, it’s another electrifying taste […]

THE DRUMS Announces New Album 'Brutalism' + Shares First Single - Listen Now 1
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THE DRUMS Announces New Album ‘Brutalism’ + Shares First Single – Listen Now

January 15, 2019 XS Noize

The Drums released the critically acclaimed “Abysmal Thoughts” in 2017, marking the band’s first release as a solo project from Jonny Pierce. Now, two years later, The Drums announces its tremendous, self-care focused the fifth LP. Quite possibly the […]

SAM FENDER announces new single 'Play God' + UK tour
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SAM FENDER announces new single ‘Play God’ + UK tour

January 15, 2019 XS Noize

BRITs Critics’ Choice Winner Sam Fender is pleased to announce details of a new single. It is out now through Polydor Records. To coincide with its launch, a new headline tour is also announced for […]

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE to release self titled album on 15th March 2019
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BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE to release self titled album on 15th March 2019

January 15, 2019 XS Noize

Brian Jonestown Massacre burst into 2019 with the release of their 18th full-length album, just 7 months after their last one. The self-titled 9-track album is released on Anton Newcombe’s A Recordings on 15th March […]

THE KILLERS Release New Song “Land Of The Free” with Video By Spike Lee - Watch Now
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THE KILLERS Release New Song “Land Of The Free” with Video By Spike Lee – Watch Now

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

The Killers have unveiled a new standalone song Land Of The Free with a video by Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee. Recorded at their own Battle Born Studios in Las Vegas, Nevada and produced by Jacknife Lee, with […]

BROS are coming ‘home’ to play O2 Academy Brixton Friday 5th July 2019
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BROS are coming ‘home’ to play O2 Academy Brixton Friday 5th July 2019

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

BROS are coming ‘home’ to South London to play a very special show at O2 Academy Brixton on Friday 5th July 2019. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 18th January at 9.00am from www.ticketmaster.co.uk Matt & […]

DESERT SHIPS to release their second album ‘Eastern Flow’ on 01.03.19
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DESERT SHIPS to release their second album ‘Eastern Flow’ on 01.03.19

January 12, 2019 XS Noize

Following critically received debut album ‘Doll Skin Flag’ in 2012, and EP ‘Skyliner’ in 2014, Desert Ships release their second album‘Eastern Flow’ on 01.03.19. Mixed by Mark Gardener (of resurgent shoegaze band Ride) and recorded at Abbey Road Studios by Haydn […]

MARK MATHEWS to release ‘Fizzy Beasts’ EP on 5th April
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MARK MATHEWS to release ‘Fizzy Beasts’ EP on 5th April

January 12, 2019 XS Noize

Mark Mathews, has been described as, arguably the hardest working solo artist in the UK right now, and it is no wonder why. His continued commitment to tour across the UK and the globe, playing […]

INTERVIEW: Ryan Ellis of The Vryll Society discusses debut album 'Course Of The Satellite' 1
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY frontman Mike Ellis parts ways with the band

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

Sad news today as it is announced that Mike Ellis frontman with Liverpool psychedelic rockers The Vryll Society has parted with the band. The Vryll Society released their debut album Course Of The Satellite on 10th August […]

FATHERSON release 're-imagined' EP of tracks from recent studio album’ Sum Of All Your Parts’
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FATHERSON release ‘re-imagined’ EP of tracks from recent studio album’ Sum Of All Your Parts’

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

Following September’s release of their third studio album Sum of All Your Parts, Fatherson present four re-worked versions of tracks from that album due for release on 11th January. Following their largest ever headline tour in October, the band […]

LCD SOUNDSYSTEM confirm February 8 release date for their ELECTRIC LADY SESSIONS
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LCD SOUNDSYSTEM confirm February 8 release date for their ELECTRIC LADY SESSIONS

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

LCD Soundsystem have confirmed a February 8 release date for their ELECTRIC LADY SESSIONS double album, to be released via Columbia Records/DFA and available for preorder now. Recorded live in the studio at its namesake, […]

THE JAPANESE HOUSE returns with brand new single ‘Lilo’ - Listen Now
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THE JAPANESE HOUSE announces new album and UK dates

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

The Japanese House today announces her new UK tour for March 2019, concluding with a night at London’s Electric Ballroom. The tour, which takes in seven dates across the UK, will celebrate the release of […]

Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet MASTODON to play The Ulster Hall, Belfast on January 14th
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Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet MASTODON to play The Ulster Hall, Belfast on January 14th

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet Mastodon has confirmed their return to live action with an extensive tour of the U.K. and Europe beginning in Belfast at The Ulster Hall on January 14th 2019. This tour includes a show […]

Ten Fé share brand new single 'Echo Park' - Listen Now
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TEN FÉ – share new track ‘COASTING’ – Listen Now

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Ten Fé will release their incredible sophomore record Future Perfect, Present Tense on March 8th via Some Kinda Love/PIAS, and today they share another track from the album ‘Coasting.’ The band say the song is […]

FAT WHITE FAMILY Return with their third album Serfs Up! and share first track, “Feet”
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FAT WHITE FAMILY Return with their third album Serfs Up! and share first track, “Feet”

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Serfs Up! is Fat White Family ’s third album and their first for new label Domino. Released on Friday 19th April 2019 it marks the most gratifying and unexpected creative volte-face in recent musical history. […]

JAMES BLAKE confirms fourth album, 'Assume Form' released 18th Jan
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JAMES BLAKE confirms fourth album, ‘Assume Form’ released 18th Jan

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

James Blake has confirmed details of fourth album ‘Assume Form’, which will be released next Friday (January 18th). An intimate UK headline tour has also been announced for April, with fans who pre-order the album […]

HOZIER releases ‘Spotify Singles Session’
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HOZIER releases ‘Spotify Singles Session’

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Hozier has released a two-track ‘Spotify Singles Session’. The session, recorded in New York and performed by Hozier with his full band, features his recent single ‘Movement’, as well as a cover of Destiny Child’s […]

WHITE LIES share "Tokyo", from upcoming new album, Five, due 1st February
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WHITE LIES share “Tokyo”, from upcoming new album, Five, due 1st February

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh into the new year and White Lies are pleased to share new track Tokyo along with the accompanying video. Directed by long-time visual collaborator David Pablos it was shot back to back with the bands previously released Believe It video in Tijuana Mexico […]

THOM YORKE to release previously unheard recordings from Suspiria sessions 1
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THOM YORKE to release previously unheard recordings from Suspiria sessions

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

February 22 will see the release of seven previously unheard recordings from Thom Yorke’s Suspiria… sessions. This 12” vinyl release from Thom and XL in partnership with The Vinyl Factory will be strictly limited to 1,500 copies and […]

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