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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
          Album Reviews

          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
          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: 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 […]

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

          October 21, 2025

          In this episode, #253 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album Night Light. This bold, live-driven reinvention captures […]

          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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RÓISÍN MURPHY returns with the video for brand new single ‘Fader’

June 20, 2023 XS Noize

Róisín Murphy returns today with a brand new single, “Fader”, the third puzzle piece to be taken from her highly anticipated upcoming album ‘Hit Parade’, produced in collaboration with electronic music auteur DJ Koze. Set […]

Taylor Swift
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TAYLOR SWIFT announces the UK & Europe leg of The Eras Tour

June 20, 2023 XS Noize

Taylor Swift announced additional dates to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour today. The UK & Europe leg of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour will kick off on 9 May 2024 in Paris and […]

The Smile
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THE SMILE release brand new single ‘Bending Hectic’

June 20, 2023 XS Noize

The Smile – Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner – today release a brand new single, “Bending Hectic”. Produced by Sam Petts-Davies and with strings by the London Contemporary Orchestra, the standalone single was […]

Rick Astley
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RICK ASTLEY to release new album ‘Are We There Yet?’ – Hear new single ‘Dippin My Feet’

June 20, 2023 XS Noize

It’s been 36 years since he first shot to fame, yet Rick Astley is now arguably a more prominent force in popular culture than he ever was. The endearingly boyish 57-year-old is still winning over […]

Palace
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PALACE announce new four-track EP ‘Part I – When Everything Was Lost’

June 20, 2023 XS Noize

London band Palace today release a brand new single, “When Everything Was Lost”, the title track from their upcoming four-track EP “Part I – When Everything Was Lost”, out July 18th via Fiction. The new […]

slowdive
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SLOWDIVE announce new album ‘everything is alive’ – Hear lead single ‘kisses’

June 20, 2023 XS Noize

Slowdive announce their new album, everything is alive, out on 1st September on Dead Oceans, present the video for the lead single, “kisses,” and unveil a North American, UK and Ireland tour (on sale Friday, […]

LIVE REVIEW: Sigur Rós & The London Contemporary Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Sigur Rós & The London Contemporary Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall

June 19, 2023 Michael Barron

The 28th rendition of the Southbank Centre Meltdown annual festival has seen impressive performances by acts including art-rockers Warpaint. Before the festival curator Christine and the Queens played out the two final shows, Icelandic post-rockers […]

Far From Saints
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Far From Saints – Far From Saints

June 18, 2023 Alex Hoggard

Far From Saints sees Kelly Jones from the Stereophonics team up with Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker of The Wind and The Wave to present an album that successfully freewheels through genres from country to […]

IN FOCUS// The Hives @ The Garage, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Hives @ The Garage, London

June 18, 2023 Denise Esposito

The Hives made a glorious return to The Garage on 13th June 2023, the same venue where they played their first London show 22 years ago. The Swedish rock’n’roll quintet, led by the charismatic frontman […]

Lorna Shore @ The Academy, Dublin, Ireland Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Lorna Shore @ The Academy, Dublin, Ireland

June 18, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

One of the most exciting deathcore bands today – Lorna Shore – visited Dublin and brought a highly anticipated headlining sold-out show. The venue was filled with metalheads dressed in all black. Support came from […]

Hozier
Gigs

HOZIER announces details of his Unreal Unearth Tour for December 2023

June 16, 2023 XS Noize

Hozier has today announced the details of his Unreal Unearth Tour for December 2023 which includes huge shows at Liverpool M&S Bank Arena on Sunday 10th December and London Wembley OVO Arena on Friday 15th […]

THOM SOUTHERN
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THOM SOUTHERN announces new album ‘So Long My Friend’ – Hear lead single ‘Let Someone Else In’

June 16, 2023 XS Noize

Today, THOM SOUTHERN is pleased to confirm ‘So Long My Friend’, a brand new solo album slated for release on 8th September 2023 (via Mighty Good Leader). A rapid follow-up to his 2022 NI Music […]

Pamela Laws
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Pamela Laws talks about her new album ‘The Ones I Love’

June 16, 2023 Randall Radic

New York City-based singer-songwriter Pamela Laws recently released her album, The Ones I Love, a vibrant collection of songs encompassing country, rock, and pop elements. Laws explains, “‘The Ones I Love’ is my fourth studio […]

Kasabian
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KASABIAN return with brand new single ‘Algorithms’

June 16, 2023 XS Noize

Ahead of a string of huge UK festival headline dates this summer, Kasabian today release their joyously poppy new single ’Algorithms.’ Arriving as a standalone, fresh new offering, the track follows the band’s 2022 chart-topping, […]

Little Lies
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Little Lies – Us Against The World

June 15, 2023 XS Noize

Swedish indie/rock duo Little Lies share their debut EP ‘Us Against The World’ alongside lead single of the same name ‘via Cosmos Music. The 5-track EP includes previous singles Carolina’ and ‘Swallowed Up In Space’ […]

Ben Howard - Is It?
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ben Howard – Is It?

June 15, 2023 Sam Williams

For fans of indie folk, Ben Howard needs no introduction. In his 15-year career, he’s released four successful studio albums and a handful of EPs, with The Burgh Island EP massively helping his upward trajectory […]

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GRETA VAN FLEET release ‘Farewell For Now’ performance video

June 15, 2023 XS Noize

Following the release of their new song ‘Farewell For Now’ on Friday, Grammy-Award-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet has revealed a live performance video of the track, filmed at their Sacramento show on the Dreams […]

inhaler
Gigs

INHALER announce their biggest headline show to date at 3Arena, Dublin

June 15, 2023 XS Noize

INHALER have announced details of a very special live event for fans to celebrate the final date of their huge CUTS & BRUISES WORLD TOUR. The Dublin four-piece will play a homecoming arena show – […]

ASH
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ASH announce new album ‘Race The Night’ – Hear lead single ‘Race The Night’

June 15, 2023 XS Noize

Ash are today announcing their first new album together in more than five years and sharing a new single alongside news of an upcoming UK / EU tour. Race The Night, the band’s eighth studio […]

Status Quo
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STATUS QUO announce the release of the first volume of the new ‘Official Archive Series’

June 15, 2023 XS Noize

The iconic Status Quo are delighted to announce the release of the first volume of the new ‘Official Archive Series’ brought to you by earMUSIC. ‘Vol. 1 – Live In Amsterdam’ will be released on […]

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