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

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          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 […]

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

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          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 […]

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          ‘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 […]

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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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          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
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          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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          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

          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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U2 announce limited edition 4-track EP exclusively for Record Store Day

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

U2 announce the release of ‘Two Hearts Beat As One / Sunday Bloody Sunday’, a limited edition, 4-track EP, celebrating the 40th anniversary of U2’s third studio album ‘War’ (1983), exclusively for Record Store Day, […]

Kevin Davy White
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TRACK PREMIERE: Kevin Davy White shares his brand new single ‘Honey’

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

Meet Kevin Davy White: a Frenchman with an English-sounding name and an undeniable 1000-watt charisma. But more importantly, listen to Kevin Davy White. You’ll discover a virtuoso rock guitarist with Hendrix’s pyrotechnics, a classical player’s […]

LIVE REVIEW: Eagle Eye Cherry at O2 Islington Academy Photo credit: Pontus Hammarstrom
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Eagle-Eye Cherry at O2 Islington Academy

February 16, 2023 Michael Barron

With last year marking 25 years since the release of Eagle-Eye Cherry’s debut LP Desireless, and not having played in the UK since 2019, a UK stopover from the Swedish artist was long overdue. Before […]

Depeche Mode
Gigs

DEPECHE MODE announce 29 additional North American dates on the Memento Mori World Tour

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

Following the rapturous reception to their new single “Ghosts Again,” Depeche Mode have added a new Fall leg of North American tour dates to the Memento Mori Tour, which will support Memento Mori, their forthcoming […]

IN FOCUS// Enter Shikari at HERE at Outernet, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Enter Shikari – HERE at Outernet, London

February 16, 2023 Denise Esposito

Enter Shikari are celebrating the release of their new album “A Kiss For The Whole World” with three sets of special residency shows that are taking place across London, Manchester, Wolverhampton, Bristol, and Glasgow. The […]

The Lottery Winners
Gigs

THE LOTTERY WINNERS release new video & single ‘Money’ featuring Shaun Ryder

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

The Lottery Winners have released the new single and video for their collaboration with fellow Mancunion Shaun Ryder, ‘Money’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Anxiety Replacement Therapy’ out 28th April on Modern Sky UK. The […]

Alison Goldfrapp
Gigs

ALISON GOLDFRAPP & PAUL WOOLFORD release their new collaboration ‘Fever’

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

Today, electronic pop auteur Alison Goldfrapp and the esteemed house and techno mainstay Paul Woolford step up to the plate to deliver the euphoric, piano-driven collaboration “Fever”, following hot on the heels of Digging Deeper, […]

The Gulps
Gigs

THE GULPS reveal warped video for new track ‘Mirror Mirror’

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

A contorted cut that arrives as a more-than-apt accompaniment to their shapeshifting indie-rock track, the video for “Mirror Mirror” is just like stepping through a hall of infinity mirrors and “explores the diverse ‘shards’ of […]

Far From Saints
Gigs

Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones’ new band FAR FROM SAINTS announce debut live show

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

Having recently unveiled their debut track ‘Let’s Turn This Back Around’, Far From Saints today announce details of their debut live show at London’s EartH Theatre on June 5th 2023. ‘Let’s Turn This Back Around’ […]

The National Parks
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TRACK PREMIERE: The National Parks tease upcoming album ‘8th Wonder’ with new single ‘Trouble’

February 15, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

We’ve all had those instances – and instants – in life where we meet someone and feel an immediate connection; that thrill you get when you ‘click’. Such a moment and feeling is the subject […]

THE ORB
New Music

THE ORB announce their 18th album ‘Prism’ & share video for lead track ‘Living In Recycled Times’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

‘Prism’ begins with the epic winding journey of ‘H.O.M.E’, which features a poem by Paterson, and traverses through dark ambient into star-surfing Fingers-style house, before ‘Why Can You Be In Two Places At Once…’ kicks […]

Ben Folds
Gigs

BEN FOLDS to release his new album ‘What Matters Most’ on June 2 – Listen to first single ‘Winslow Gardens’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

Ben Folds will release his new album What Matters Most on June 2 via New West Records. The 10-song set was co-produced by Folds and Joe Pisapia (K.D. Lang, Guster) in East Nashville, TN and […]

Red Telephone
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Red Telephone – ‘Waiting For Your Good Days’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

Cardiff post-punk outfit ‘Red Telephone’ is set to release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Hollowing Out’ on the 31st of March 2023. Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for ‘Waiting For […]

The Kinks
News

THE KINKS celebrate their 60th Anniversary with two-part special anniversary anthology release

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

The Kinks one of the greatest ever British rock groups, celebrate their 60th Anniversary in 2023. Formed in 1963 in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies with their friend Pete Quaife, […]

beabadoobee
Gigs

beabadoobee shares video for new single ‘Glue Song’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

beabadoobee returns with new single ‘Glue Song’. Teased via her social media and in recent live performances, including her NPR Tiny Desk Concert, the unreleased track has fast become an online fan favourite and is […]

British Mod Sounds Volume 2: The Freakbeat & Psych Years
Album Reviews

Eddie Piller presents British Mod Sounds Volume 2: The Freakbeat & Psych Years

February 15, 2023 Michael Barron

When Eddie Piller initially compiled 100 tracks to capture the best of British Mod sounds, no follow-up was intended. According to Piller, the initial collection was “PERFECT” which couldn’t be improved upon. The collection covered […]

BØLZER
Gigs

BØLZER announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 with special guests Abduction on June 2nd 2023

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

Swiss extreme metal duo Bølzer are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 2 with special guests Abduction on June 2nd 2023. An intuitive art project born from raw passion; musical ecstasy […]

Ashlynn Malia
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ashlynn Malia unveils new single ‘comfortable – voice memo’

February 15, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Hugely popular TikTok star and singer-songwriter Ashlynn Malia – who to date has been featured by outlets including Nylon and Flaunt – knows how to connect with people. She also knows that music is one […]

Secret Machines
Gigs

SECRET MACHINES share new single ‘The Finalizer’ from new LP ‘The Moth, The Lizard, and the Secret Machines’

February 14, 2023 XS Noize

Secret Machines recently announced their forthcoming LP, The Moth, The Lizard, and the Secret Machines (due March 24, 2023), a somewhat “lost” record and their first new release since 2020’s Awake in the Brain Chamber. […]

Dropkick Murphys
New Music

DROPKICK MURPHYS share ‘All You Tories’ in solidarity with RMT & NHS Strikers

February 14, 2023 XS Noize

Following the band’s anticipated run of UK & Irish arena dates, Dropkick Murphys are sharing special live footage of ‘All You Tories’, an incredibly powerful rework of ‘All You Fonies (Bound To Lose)’. The original […]

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