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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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          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 […]

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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
          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 […]

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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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BLUR
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BLUR will play a very special show at London’s Wembley Stadium on 8th July next year

November 14, 2022 XS Noize

Metropolis Music today announce that blur will play a very special show at London’s Wembley Stadium on 8th July next year, their only UK appearance and first headline show since 2015. The outing will see […]

Nickelback
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Nickelback – Get Rollin’

November 13, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

In my decade of writing about and reviewing music, one thing has become apparent: Nickelback is like Marmite – people either love or hate them. In the early 2000s, they earned huge success with several radio […]

Lightning Seeds at Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne Credit: Iam Burn
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Lightning Seeds at Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne

November 13, 2022 Iam Burn

I can’t quite believe that it is 33 years since the Lightning Seeds first single, ‘Pure,’ hit the charts. I remember buying it from the now-defunct Volume Records in Sunderland. And yet here we are […]

Gimme Some Truth
Gigs

KULA SHAKER release performance video for their version of John Lennon’s protest song – ‘Gimme Some Truth’

November 12, 2022 XS Noize

Today Kula Shaker release their first one-off exclusive single since 1997’s ‘Hush’. The band have recorded a brand new version of John Lennon’s protest song ‘Gimme Some Truth’, two videos for which will be released […]

IN FOCUS// The Birthday Massacre at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Birthday Massacre at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

November 12, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Canadian goth rock back The Birthday Massacre visited Nottingham as a part of their Fall 2022 tour, which was an incredible experience. The band’s music creates an ethereal, mysterious and inspiring atmosphere that is perfect […]

IN FOCUS// Ho99o9 at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Ho99o9 at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

November 12, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Ho99o9 (pronounced “Horror”) is an American band that continues to break the norms of music genres. It isn’t easy to describe their style. Some say it’s punk rap; some call it industrial hip-hop or even […]

Finn Andrews
Interviews

INTERVIEW: The Veils’ Finn Andrews on ‘Undertow’ & their upcoming new album

November 11, 2022 Randall Radic

After a Biblical span of seven years, indie-rock outfit The Veils will release their new double album, And Out Of The Void Came Love, in 2023. “Undertow,” the first track from the double album, releases […]

James
Gigs

JAMES announce double album & orchestral tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary

November 11, 2022 XS Noize

Today (11th Nov), James announce the ‘James Lasted’ tour and the release of a double album, both featuring a full orchestra and gospel choir in celebration of the band’s 40th Anniversary. The double album will […]

Opt-outs
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Opt-outs – Ocean

November 11, 2022 XS Noize

Opt-outs is a musical duo from London, UK, who make tunes from atmospheric beats and soulful vocals. Barry Straight makes the beats and music, and Yinka Oyewole writes the songs and sings the words. The […]

Deaf Radio
Exclusive!

TRACK PREMIERE: Deaf Radio – Arsenal of Hope

November 11, 2022 XS Noize

Deaf Radio is a modern rock band formed in Athens, Greece, in 2015. Their debut album, Alarm, was released to critical acclaim in 2017, as was their sophomore album, Modern Panic (Nov 2019). While its […]

Dark Tropics
New Music

Irish pop-noir duo DARK TROPICS release video for fantastic new single – ‘Midnight 10th of December’

November 11, 2022 XS Noize

Dark Tropics lead the charge on the dynamic new single “Midnight 10th of December”. Following the critical acclaim from their debut album INK (championed on BBC Radio 1 and 2, KEXP, KCRW, BBC 6 Music, […]

Inkswel & Colonel Red - Holders of the Sun Vol 1
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Inkswel & Colonel Red – Holders of the Sun Vol 1

November 11, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. Australian producer, ex-B-Boy and professional beat maker Inkswel has teamed up […]

Hix and Kelli-Leigh
New Music

HIX & KELLI-LEIGH return with their highly anticipated collaboration – ‘Oh No You Didn’t’

November 11, 2022 XS Noize

Hix and Kelli-Leigh return with a formidable collaboration, “Oh No You Didn’t”, – out now on Casual Jam Records. Hix is regarded as one of the most exciting DJs around, known for his blistering, high-energy […]

Kula Shaker
Video Premiere

KULA SHAKER share video for brand new version of John Lennon’s protest song – ‘Gimme Some Truth’

November 11, 2022 XS Noize

On November 4th 2022, Kula Shaker released their first one-off exclusive single since 1997’s ‘Hush’. The band have recorded a brand new version of John Lennon’s protest song ‘Gimme Some Truth and released a video […]

Rebekah Fitch
New Music

Alt-pop artist REBEKAH FITCH releases new single – ‘Ready Now’

November 11, 2022 XS Noize

The new single ‘Ready Now’, from Rebekah Fitch is a mission statement. A song of determination, resilience and being sure of your purpose. It gives you the words you need to rise up when you’ve […]

Eulogy to Christa by Chris Connelly
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Chris Connelly – Eulogy to Christa

November 11, 2022 Marija Buljeta

After last year’s album The Birthday Poems, inspired by Stella Cartwright, the muse of the Scottish poets, Chris Connelly returns with a new story-telling album. Eulogy to Christa is a musical story about another personal […]

LIVE REVIEW: Tim Burgess at Lafayette, Kings Cross, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Tim Burgess at Lafayette, Kings Cross, London

November 10, 2022 Michael Barron

From hosting countless listening parties, which brought thousands of people together during a period they were most needed, to being an accomplished author, the Charlatans frontman has proved he is a master of many trades. […]

IGGY POP
New Music

IGGY POP will unleash his new album, EVERY LOSER, on the public on January 6, 2023

November 10, 2022 XS Noize

In the wake of the ecstatic reaction to its appropriately titled opening track and first single, “Frenzy,” it can now be revealed that Iggy Pop will unleash his new album, EVERY LOSER, on the public, […]

New Order
New Music

NEW ORDER announce the release of the definitive edition of their 1985 studio album Low-Life

November 10, 2022 XS Noize

Today (10th Nov), New Order are delighted to announce the release of the definitive edition of their 1985 studio album Low-Life. The collection includes an LP (180g), x2CDs, x2DVDs, and a book and features unreleased […]

Paul McCartney
News

Paul McCartney announces The 7” Singles Box – 80 career-spanning 7” singles, personally curated by Paul

November 10, 2022 XS Noize

2022 has seen Paul McCartney celebrate yet another series of landmarks. Just one week after his 80th birthday, Paul headlined the 2022 Glastonbury Festival, playing an unforgettable set that inspired deafening singalongs from the largest […]

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