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          Culture Wars Swing Back Hard with Anthemic New Single “Bittersweet”

          October 15, 2025

          Emotion-fueled rock collective Culture Wars return with their new single “Bittersweet,” an arena-ready, shout-from-the-rooftops anthem that showcases frontman Alex Dugan’s dynamic vocal range and the band’s ability to blend soaring hooks with raw angst. The […]

          Ilan Eshkeri
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          BAFTA and Emmy-Nominated Composer Ilan Eshkeri Announces Visionary ‘Space Station Earth’ Tour for Summer 2026

          October 15, 2025

          Ilan Eshkeri’s ‘Space Station Earth’ is a genre-defying audio-visual experience which offers the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of an astronaut. A collaboration between the BAFTA and Emmy-nominated composer and the European […]

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

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          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. […]

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          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
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          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 […]

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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 […]

          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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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          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 […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
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          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
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          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: 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

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          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: 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

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

          June 19, 2025

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        • Miles Kane | XS Noize Podcast #251
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          Miles Kane on new album ‘Sunlight in the Shadows’ & Working with Dan Auerbach | XS Noize Podcast #251

          October 15, 2025

          In this episode, #251 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Kane to discuss his electrifying new album Sunlight in the Shadows — a swaggering, soulful, and deeply personal record marking […]

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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

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          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 — […]

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IN FOCUS// Skunk Anansie @ O2 Academy Leeds 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Skunk Anansie @ O2 Academy Leeds

April 28, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Skunk Anansie is a British rock band formed in 1994. The band was named one of the most successful UK chart acts between 1952 and 2003 by the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & […]

INTERVIEW: AVIV Talks Her Impressive Musical Talent & Touring With Imagine Dragons
Interviews

INTERVIEW: AVIV Talks Her Impressive Musical Talent & Touring With Imagine Dragons

April 28, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

16-year-old Toronto singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist AVIV is a talent on the rise. As an artist whose songs highlight the emotions of millions her age, her music resonates strongly with those who hear it, and that […]

Belfast-based rockers MASK return with new single 'Warning Shots'
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Belfast-based rockers MASK return with new single ‘Warning Shots’

April 28, 2022 XS Noize

Belfast-based rockers MASK are back with a bang. With news of an upcoming third studio album titled ‘Zenith’, they’re kicking off the campaign with an epic new single, ‘Warning Shots’. Combining movie-scene-style cinematic sounds with […]

ARCADE FIRE share 'Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)' the latest track from forthcoming album 'WE'
New Music

ARCADE FIRE share ‘Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)’ the latest track from forthcoming album ‘WE’

April 27, 2022 XS Noize

Having been previewed live at recent surprise performances ranging from New York’s Bowery Ballroom to Coachella’s Mojave Tent, today sees the official release of “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid),” the second advance offering from Arcade Fire’s […]

GARY BARLOW announces 'A Different Stage' shows at Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre from 26th – 29th October 2022
Gigs

GARY BARLOW announces ‘A Different Stage’ shows at Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre from 26th – 29th October 2022

April 27, 2022 XS Noize

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, composer and producer, Gary Barlow today announces a host of new dates for A Different Stage, his theatrical one-man stage show telling his story, in his words. A Different Stage premiered at […]

Beabadoobee shares new single and video ‘See You Soon’ ahead of Irish shows in October
Gigs

Beabadoobee shares new single and video ‘See You Soon’ ahead of Irish shows in October

April 27, 2022 XS Noize

Critically acclaimed Gen Z icon beabadoobee shares her new single and video ‘See You Soon’, lifted from her forthcoming second studio album Beatopia (pronounced Bay-A-Toe-Pee-Uh), out 15th July on Dirty Hit. ‘See You Soon’ is […]

THE BIG PINK return with 'No Angels' their first single in a decade
New Music

THE BIG PINK return with ‘No Angels’ their first single in a decade

April 27, 2022 XS Noize

After cementing themselves as one of the biggest breakthrough acts of the noughties, highlighted by their international smash hit single ‘Dominos’, The Big Pink return for the first time in a decade to release their […]

EP REVIEW: Jake Lancer - Take Off!
Album Reviews

EP REVIEW: Jake Lancer – Take Off!

April 26, 2022 Randall Radic

New York-based electronic pop singer-songwriter Jake Lancer releases his debut EP, Take Off!, which explores the defiance of his fears, love, trauma, and joy, using his life’s stories as a canvas to create a compilation […]

GAVIN DEGRAW releases 'Face The River' the title track from his forthcoming album 2
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GAVIN DEGRAW releases ‘Face The River’ the title track from his forthcoming album

April 26, 2022 XS Noize

Multi-platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw has released his very personal new single “Face The River”, which is the title track from his forthcoming album out on 20th May. On the track, written by DeGraw, his […]

JACK VALERO shares the video for debut single ‘Heaven Help Me’ - Watch Now 1
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JACK VALERO shares the video for debut single ‘Heaven Help Me’ – Watch Now

April 26, 2022 XS Noize

The Brighton-based singer-songwriter Jack Valero has established a first wave of acclaim with his debut single ‘Heaven Help Me’, which is out now. It has been championed by John Kennedy, who named it as his […]

MOGWAI release new song 'Boltfor' ahead of next month's London Alexandra Palace headline show
Gigs

MOGWAI release new song ‘Boltfor’ ahead of next month’s London Alexandra Palace headline show

April 26, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Mogwai release their new song “Boltfor”, a sweeping epic that lands ahead of their show at London’s Alexandra Palace on May 27: the band’s largest ever UK headline show, in support of their UK […]

TRAVIS announce 20th Anniversary reissue of 'The Invisible Band' & 2022 tour
Gigs

TRAVIS return to N.Ireland with shows at Millennium Forum, Derry & the Waterfront Hall, Belfast

April 26, 2022 XS Noize

TRAVIS announce a return to Northern Ireland with concerts confirmed at the Millennium Forum, Derry on Thursday 11 August and the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Friday 12 August. Marking the 20th Anniversary of their acclaimed […]

Rock titans ALTER BRIDGE announce Dublin show at 3Arena on 8th December
Gigs

Rock titans ALTER BRIDGE announce Dublin show at 3Arena on 8th December

April 26, 2022 XS Noize

Rock titans ALTER BRIDGE are pleased to confirm an extensive European tour this winter which will include a Dublin show at 3Arena on 8th December. Tickets from €48 including booking fee go on sale this […]

John Lydon
Interviews

INTERVIEW: John Lydon on his battle against the Sex Pistols biopic, upcoming PIL tour, Jimmy Savile and more

April 25, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #81 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Legend and cultural icon John Lydon. An icon, a revolutionary and an immortal, as the frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols, John […]

INTERVIEW: Andrew Davie of Bear’s Den on their upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Blue Hours’ 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Andrew Davie of Bear’s Den on their upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Blue Hours’

April 25, 2022 Lee Campbell

Bear’s Den began as a threesome. Now, eight years after their debut album ‘Islands’, the band’s core is now a very well-established duo, Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones. Lee Campbell spoke with Andrew about their […]

SPIRITUALIZED share special live film of 'I’m Coming Home Again'
Gigs

SPIRITUALIZED share special live film of ‘I’m Coming Home Again’

April 25, 2022 XS Noize

Following the April 22 release of the band’s stunning and rapturously received ninth album, Everything Was Beautiful (Fat Possum), Spiritualized have blessed fans with a special live film of “I’m Coming Home Again,” available to […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: PM Warson - Leaving Here
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: PM Warson – Leaving Here

April 25, 2022 XS Noize

On 6th May, Légère Recordings will release PM Warson’s second album, Dig Deep Repeat. After a series of self-released vinyl singles, PM Warson emerged in 2021 with the album True Story, combing elements of vintage […]

HARD-FI announce one-off show at London's Kentish Town 02 Forum, October 1st 2022
Gigs

HARD-FI announce one-off show at London’s Kentish Town 02 Forum, October 1st 2022

April 25, 2022 XS Noize

Hard-Fi have announced they will play their first live show since 2014. The band will return to the stage on 1 October 2022 at the O2 Forum, Kentish Town London. Tickets for this standalone show […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Kelly Lee Owens - LP.8
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Kelly Lee Owens – LP.8

April 25, 2022 Imelda Hehir

Music fans missed out on seeing Kelly Lee Owen’s previous album, “Inner Song”, live in 2020. Her track, “Melt”, is the festival anthem that never came to be. Not being able to tour the album did […]

ANDREW CUSHIN releases his debut EP ‘You Don’t Belong’ & video for closing track ‘Runaway’
Gigs

ANDREW CUSHIN releases his debut EP ‘You Don’t Belong’ & video for closing track ‘Runaway’

April 25, 2022 XS Noize

Andrew Cushin keeps on going from strength to strength. After collaborating with Noel Gallagher on the single ‘Where’s My Family Gone’, Andrew then picked up the support of another iconic rock ‘n’ roller when Pete […]

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