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          Kula Shaker return with uplifting new track ‘Be Merciful’ from forthcoming album Wormslayer

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          Consistently one of Britain’s most exhilarating live bands, Kula Shaker have evolved from a phenomenally successful anomaly of the Britpop era to step into an adventurous, ambitious and hallucinogenic new era with the release of […]

          Sananda Maitreya
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          Sananda Maitreya announces ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’ — a 4-LP box set celebrating his first four groundbreaking albums (1987–1995)

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          Sananda Maitreya proudly announces “JUVENILIA : The Columbia Years”, a meticulously curated 4-LP box set bringing together his first four groundbreaking albums, originally released between 1987 and 1995 Introducing the Hardline, Neither Fish Nor Flesh, Symphony or Damn, […]

          Emily Fern
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          Emily Fern releases ‘Christmas Dream’ — recorded at Abbey Road with the London Symphony Orchestra, Bez & Orbital’s Phil Hartnoll

          November 10, 2025

          We all know and love ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’, ‘Last Christmas’ and ‘Fairytale of New York’, but when did we last see a new festive favourite join those all-time greats? 2025 sees […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Belair Lip Bombs – Again
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Belair Lip Bombs – Again

          November 10, 2025

          The Australian indie scene has long perfected the art of masking malaise behind sun-drenched, jangly guitar pop, and Melbourne’s The Belair Lip Bombs deliver a textbook example with their punchy second album, Again. Over ten […]

          Swim School
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Swim School – Swim School

          November 4, 2025

          Swim School have delivered a super cool debut album that manages to combine a classic indie feel with a modern edge. Filled with powerful riffs, enchanting melodies and runaway choruses, “This Is The Debut Album” […]

        • 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: Thornhill Bring Their Electrifying BODIES Tour to Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Thornhill Bring Their Electrifying BODIES Tour to Leeds

          November 11, 2025

          One of Australia’s most exciting modern rock exports, Thornhill, stormed into Leeds on November 6th as part of their BODIES tour — bringing with them a night of sheer intensity, emotion, and energy. The evening […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello – Rock City, Nottingham – October 30th Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello Ignite Rock City with Their Signature ‘Gypsy Punk’ Fury

          November 3, 2025

          On October 30th, the unstoppable Gogol Bordello stormed into Rock City and tore the place apart in the best possible way. From the moment they hit the stage, it was clear the crowd was in […]

        • 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
        • TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :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 […]

  • Podcast
        • ALKY
          Podcast

          ALKY on breaking the cycle with debut album ‘Rinse & Repeat’ | XS Noize Podcast #258

          November 13, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by ALKY — the Dublin-born indie-rock artist and former Emmy-nominated audio engineer whose raw, heartfelt songwriting is making serious waves across Ireland’s indie […]

          The Charlatans
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          Martin Blunt – The Charlatans: Inside new album ‘We Are Love’ | XS Noize Podcast #257

          November 9, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Martin Blunt — founding member and bassist of The Charlatans, one of Britain’s most enduring and beloved bands. From their breakthrough with […]

          Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256
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          Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256

          November 2, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Mani — legendary bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, and one of the most influential figures in British rock history. […]

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ANTON NEWCOMBE & TESS PARKS premiere track & announce album & tour - listen
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ANTON NEWCOMBE & TESS PARKS premiere track & announce album & tour – listen

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Anton Newcombe and Tess Parks will release their stunning collaboration ‘I Declare Nothing’ on A Recordings on 29th June 2015. Born in Berlin in early 2014 and nurtured over the following summer, ‘I Declare Nothing’ […]

PAUL WELLER - To play Belfast & Dublin in November
New Music

PAUL WELLER – To play Belfast & Dublin in November

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Rock icon Paul Weller has announced his Northern Irish return with a live date at the Waterfront, Belfast on 16 November and the Olympia theatre Dublin 17 November. Continuing his ever soaring creative peak, Paul […]

THE THURSTON MOORE BAND: Announce UK Tour Dates for Spring
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THE THURSTON MOORE BAND: Announce UK Tour Dates for Spring

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of their recent critically acclaimed album The Best Day (2014) The Thurston Moore Band (James Sedwards of Nought – guitar, Deb Googe of My Bloody Valentine – bass and Steve Shelley ofSonic […]

WOMAN'S HOUR - DANCING IN THE DARK - listen
New Music

WOMAN’S HOUR: Share ‘Sea of Silence’, from Upcoming Record Store Day Release.

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Woman’s Hour are happy to share a second track taken from the Dancing in the Dark 12″ which will be released on Record Store Day via Best Fit recordings. The intimate piano led track exposes […]

THE SHY LIPS  - Release new track 'Bahia Part II'
New Music

THE SHY LIPS – Release new track ‘Bahia Part II’

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in early 2012, the brainchild of singer Adam and bassist Victor, The Shy Lips as an idea was born during travels in Europe and South America where the two met and bonded. The band […]

SOFT PICASSO - To release 'What's To Become Of Us' EP in June
New Music

SOFT PICASSO – To release ‘What’s To Become Of Us’ EP in June

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Existing somewhere between dream and memory, Soft Picasso’s quirky world is borne out of lo-fi honesty. Recorded in a bedroom in Liverpool, the duo’s stripped back approach uses simple guitar, bass, keyboard and drum machine […]

OTHER LIVES: Announce New Release Date For 'Rituals' Now May 4th
New Music

OTHER LIVES: Announce New Release Date For ‘Rituals’ Now May 4th

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Other Lives have announced a 26-date North American tour starting May 7th in Los Angeles with stops in Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, New York, Austin and more. Complete list of dates below. The tour is in […]

MUMFORD & SONS - Share New Track 'The Wolf' - listen
New Music

MUMFORD & SONS – Share New Track ‘The Wolf’ – listen

April 9, 2015 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons have this evening premiered a brand new track from their forthcoming third album ‘Wilder Mind’. ’The Wolf’ received its first play on Annie Mac’s Radio One show and can now be streamed […]

MYLETS - 'TREMBLING HANDS' - listen
New Music

MYLETS – Share new track “Honeypot” – Listen

April 9, 2015 XS Noize

Mylets share a new song from the forthcoming full length Arizona today. Listen to “Honeypot” BELOW. Mylets also play a handful of L.A. area shows starting this weekend, before heading to Europe for an extensive […]

BLACK RIVERS - BLACK RIVERS
New Music

BLACK RIVERS: Announce new single ‘AGE OF INNOCENCE’ out 18th May

April 7, 2015 XS Noize

Black Rivers build on the positive reaction accorded to their self-titled album with the release of the new single ‘Age of Innocence’ which impacts on May 18th. The single coincides with the duo’s upcoming headline […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD TO RELEASE 4TH ALBUM 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE'
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD: Unveil new single ‘It Never Was The Same’ – Listen

April 7, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from last year’s widely acclaimed fourth album, Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave, Scotland’s The Twilight Sad today return with the news that a third single from the album, […]

DANIEL LANOIS - FLESH AND MACHINE
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DANIEL LANOIS: releases new video ahead of European tour – Watch

April 7, 2015 XS Noize

The visionary new album Flesh And Machine by acclaimed musician-producer and sonic explorer Daniel Lanois is out now. The record absolutely bristles with new ideas and offers powerful evidence of Lanois’ standing as an influential […]

THE PRODIGY: Become first band ever to score six consecutive No.1 albums in the UK!
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THE PRODIGY: Become first band ever to score six consecutive No.1 albums in the UK!

April 7, 2015 XS Noize

Last night latest album from The Prodigy – The Day Is My Enemy – crashed into the No.1 spot in the UK Album Chart, making them the first band ever to achieve six consecutive No.1 […]

ALIAS KID - To release debut album 'Revolt To Revolt' 25th May
New Music

ALIAS KID – To release debut album ‘Revolt To Revolt’ 25th May

April 7, 2015 XS Noize

Only six months after forming, Manchester band Alias Kid were signed to 359 Music by industry mogul Alan McGee. The band fuses 60’s style anthems with an eclectic mix of influences from the 1970’s to […]

TAME IMPALA: First Official Single "'Cause I'm A Man" Shared TODAY! - Listen
New Music

TAME IMPALA: First Official Single “‘Cause I’m A Man” Shared TODAY! – Listen

April 5, 2015 XS Noize

Three weeks since surprising the world with epic track “Let It Happen” via their website, Tame Impala have today unveiled their first official single “‘Cause I’m A Man.” “Cause I’m A Man” will be released […]

TAME IMPALA SHARE NEW TRACK - 'LET IT HAPPEN' - Listen
New Music

TAME IMPALA – Announce New Album ‘Currents’ – listen to track

April 5, 2015 XS Noize

Following their very excellent 2012 LP Lonerism, Tame Impala are coming back with Currents, arriving later this year via their new label, InterScope. The band revealed the album tonight on their Facebook page, along with […]

GIRLS NAMES: Unveil epic new track 'ZERO TRIPTYCH' - Listen
New Music

GIRLS NAMES: Unveil epic new track ‘ZERO TRIPTYCH’ – Listen

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Girls Names have unveiled the 11 minute epic single “Zero Triptych”, which will be released on 12″ by Tough Love. The band recently told FADER: “The initial idea for ‘Zero Triptych’ goes back almost three […]

MEG BAIRD:  Announces forthcoming album Don't Weigh Down the Light, due 22nd June
New Music

MEG BAIRD: Announces forthcoming album Don’t Weigh Down the Light, due 22nd June

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Meg Baird’s last decade would be remarkable by any artist’s standards. She co-founded and recorded three albums with Espers—one of the most distinctively mysterious acts of the century’s first decade. She recorded two solo LPs: […]

THE HEARTLESS BASTARDS: STREAM NEW SINGLE “GATES OF DAWN”
New Music

THE HEARTLESS BASTARDS: STREAM NEW SINGLE “GATES OF DAWN”

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Austin based Heartless Bastards today stream “Gates Of Dawn”, the first release from their upcoming fifth album, and career highlight, “Restless Ones”. The band have spent the past decade in motion, boldly pushing their unique […]

WAXAHATCHEE / Shares new single 'Under A Rock' and adds more European tour dates
New Music

WAXAHATCHEE: Shares ‘Under A Rock’ video ahead of ‘Ivy Tripp’ album release

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Waxahatchee has revealed the video for ‘Under a Rock’, featuring the full-band formation as they perform the single for friends at Golden Tea House, a now-defunct West Philadelphia performance space that was central to the […]

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