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        • Remember Monday
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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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
          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: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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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 […]

        • 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, […]

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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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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

          DURAN DURAN
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

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        • Moon Panda
          Podcast

          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcast

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcast

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

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TomSmith
Video Premiere

Sunderland artist TOM A. SMITH shares new video for the MILES KANE co-produced single – ‘Like You Do’

October 24, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

After releasing his highly-praised ‘EP2’ earlier this year, fast-rising Sunderland artist Tom A. Smith has returned once again to offer up the official video for his latest single ‘Like You Do’ which was co-written with […]

Andrew Cushin
Gigs

ANDREW CUSHIN shares the new double A-side single ‘You’ll Be Free’ and ‘Dream For A Moment’

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

Since releasing his debut EP ‘You Don’t Belong’, Andrew Cushin has played shows with Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller, performed at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park during the rugby Super League’s Magic Weekend, and smashed songs […]

Joshua Burnside
Gigs

Experimental folk songwriter JOSHUA BURNSIDE releases new single ‘Rough Edges’

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

Experimental folk songwriter and producer releases the second single from upcoming EP ‘Late Afternoon In The Meadow (1887)’. Following the release of the titular track from his upcoming EP, experimental folk songwriter Joshua Burnside announces […]

The 1975
Gigs

The 1975 score fifth consecutive No 1 album with ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 today score their fifth consecutive Official Number 1 album with their critically acclaimed new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’, outselling the rest of the Top 5 combined. This represents the band’s […]

Paramore
Gigs

PARAMORE announce 2023 UK & Ireland tour

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

Following a jubilant return to the road in the U.S – including stops at Austin City Limits and When We Were Young festivals – Paramore have announced a UK and Ireland tour for 2023, with […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Return of the Dream Canteen 
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Return of the Dream Canteen 

October 21, 2022 Alex Hoggard

Just six months after the release of their twelfth studio album, the lengthy Unlimited Love, the Red Hot Chili Peppers return with their thirteenth effort, the equally extensive Return of the Dream Canteen. The latest offering was […]

IST IST
Gigs

IST IST return with new track ‘Stamp You Out’ & announce new album ‘Protagonists’ – Out 31 March

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

IST IST are back with the insurgent new single “Stamp You Out”. The track arrives in tandem with the announcement of ‘Protagonists’, the band’s third studio album, which is confirmed for release on 31 March […]

Sam Smith
Gigs

SAM SMITH announces a headline show at 3Arena – Dublin on Friday 14 April 2023

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of their two sold-out headline Royal Albert Hall shows this weekend, Sam Smith has announced the official UK & Europe headline tour to celebrate their fourth studio album, Gloria, dropping 27th January 2023. Starting […]

Arctic Monkeys
Gigs

ARCTIC MONKEYS’ release new album ‘THE CAR’ & announce exclusive live stream

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

‘The Car’, Arctic Monkeys’ seventh studio album, is out today. Featuring ten new songs written by Alex Turner, ‘The Car’ was produced by James Ford and recorded at Butley Priory, Suffolk, RAK Studios, London and […]

IN FOCUS// Kasabian at The Telegraph Building, Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Kasabian at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

October 21, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Leicester rockers Kasabian returned to Belfast with a fantastic show at The Telegraph Building last night, 20th October, in support of their seventh album, The Alchemist’s Euphoria. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing […]

The Teskey Brothers
Gigs

Australia’s THE TESKEY BROTHERS announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on March 31, 2023

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

Australia’s The Teskey Brothers announce they will finally make their way back to Europe and UK in 2023 for their first headline tour anywhere in the world in over three years. It will be a […]

orbital
Gigs

ORBITAL join forces with Sleaford Mods on new furious new single ‘Dirty Rat’

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Legendary electronic music duo Orbital have collaborated with Sleaford Mods on their fabulous, furious joint single “Dirty Rat”. Orbital & Sleaford Mods’ “Dirty Rat”, premiered last night on BBC Radio 6Music by Steve Lamacq, is […]

Cowboy Junkies
Gigs

COWBOY JUNKIES have announced a UK tour for November

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Following the release of the highly-praised new album Songs of the Recollection on Proper Records, Cowboy Junkies have announced a UK tour for November. Long admired for the carefully chosen cover versions of songs that […]

Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe
Gigs

Rock legends DEF LEPPARD & MÖTLEY CRÜE bring their co-headline ‘The World Tour’ to Marlay Park, Dublin, on 4 July 2023

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Hot off the heels of the biggest North American stadium tour of 2022 with more than 1.3 million tickets sold, the world’s most iconic and celebrated rock legends Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe are going […]

LIVE REVIEW: Billy Idol at Wembley Arena, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Billy Idol at Wembley Arena, London

October 20, 2022 Marija Buljeta

There is a rock ‘n’ roll icon everyone must see at least once in their lifetime. Last night we headed to Wembley arena to do exactly that, to finally see the punk rock, new wave […]

Simple Minds
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Simple Minds – Direction of the Heart

October 20, 2022 Lee Campbell

Forty years after their seminal New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) album, Simple Minds are back with their 18th studio LP, Direction of the Heart. Incredibly, the former classic was the culmination of a period that saw […]

Billy Nomates
Gigs

BILLY NOMATES shares a new track / video, “saboteur forcefield”, from CACTI, out on 13 January

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Billy Nomates, the project of the Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries, today shares a new track and video. On “saboteur forcefield”, Tor lays bare her propensity for self-sabotage, an admission she hopes could […]

JAXN
New Music

Manchester-born, London-based JAXN shares new single ‘Freakshow’

October 19, 2022 XS Noize

We’ve seen the Manchester-born, London-based JAXN invokes the spirit of Britpop (‘One Kiss’) and ‘90s pop-punk (‘Foolin’ Around’) for a new generation, but today sees the songwriter, producer, and musician take a fresh approach to […]

IN FOCUS// Rina Sawayama at Rock City, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Rina Sawayama at Rock City, Nottingham

October 19, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Rina Sawayama is one of the most exciting artists on the current pop stage. The Japanese-British singer visited Nottingham for the first time on the 18th of October. The show had the best elements of […]

Leftfield
Gigs

LEFTFIELD release new single ‘Full Way Round’ featuring vocals by Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten

October 19, 2022 XS Noize

Leftfield, electronic and dancefloor pioneers, have returned with “Full Way Round”. It is a new taster of their forthcoming album; This Is What We Do. The single is a powerful collaboration with Grian Chatten, the […]

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