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          HAPPY MONDAYS Celebrate 40 Years with New Singles Compilation ‘The Factory Singles’ – Out December 5

          October 15, 2025

          London Records are to mark 40 years of the Happy Mondays with a series of special releases, beginning with the new compilation ‘The Factory Singles’, available November 28th on double CD, double LP & cassette. […]

          Courtney Barnett
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          Courtney Barnett Returns with New Single and Video “Stay in Your Lane”

          October 15, 2025

          Today, GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett makes an exciting return with her brand new single, “Stay In Your Lane.” The song kicks off her next musical chapter and is the first new material since the […]

          culture wars
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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 […]

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          dust - Sky is Falling
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dust – Sky Is Falling

          October 15, 2025

          Dust’s Sky Is Falling doesn’t so much make a statement as just show up and grab your attention. The Australian 5-piece follow up on their 2023 debut with an album that isn’t polished or overworked; […]

          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 […]

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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
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          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
          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
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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
          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
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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 […]

          DURAN DURAN
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          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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        • 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 […]

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

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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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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ARCHITECTS unleash new single and video 'when we were young'
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ARCHITECTS unleash new single and video ‘when we were young’

April 20, 2022 XS Noize

Today ARCHITECTS have unleashed a crushing new single and video “when we were young.” “when we were young is a song that recognises what is gained and what is lost as we get older” says […]

THE SMILE will release their highly anticipated debut album 'A Light For Attracting Attention' on May 13 2
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THE SMILE will release their highly anticipated debut album ‘A Light For Attracting Attention’ on May 13

April 20, 2022 XS Noize

The Smile will release their highly anticipated debut album A Light For Attracting Attention on May 13, 2022 on XL Recordings. The 13-track album was produced and mixed by Nigel Godrich and mastered by Bob […]

EDITORS return with new single & AI generated video 'Heart Attack'
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EDITORS return with new single & AI generated video ‘Heart Attack’

April 20, 2022 XS Noize

Editors return today with new single ‘Heart Attack’. The track marks their first new music since 2019, and the debut release in their latest incarnation with Ivor Novello winning composer and producer Benjamin John Power, […]

LYKKE LI releases 'Highway to Your Heart' the 2nd single off her upcoming immersive visual album EYEYE
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LYKKE LI releases ‘Highway to Your Heart’ the 2nd single off her upcoming immersive visual album EYEYE

April 20, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Lykke Li releases HIGHWAY TO YOUR HEART, the 2nd single off her upcoming immersive visual album EYEYE. Accompanying the song’s release is a visual component directed by Theo Lindquist.  Following the release of NO […]

FONTAINES D.C. release new single 'Roman Holiday' from new album 'Skinty Fia'
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FONTAINES D.C. release new single ‘Roman Holiday’ from new album ‘Skinty Fia’

April 20, 2022 XS Noize

Last month, Fontaines D.C. released the title track from their highly anticipated new album Skinty Fia – to be released this Friday (22nd April) on Partisan Records. “Skinty Fia,” was met with international acclaim and […]

THE BLINDERS release 'Fight For It' video & announce live shows
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THE BLINDERS release ‘Fight For It’ video & announce live shows

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

The Blinders have released the video for their new single ‘Fight For It’, taken from the forthcoming EP Electric Kool-Aid (Part 2) out digitally on May 13th. The Electric Kool-Aid (Part 2) EP is the […]

Metallica's KIRK HAMMETT releases 'High Plains Drifter' taken from upcoming debut solo EP 1
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Metallica’s KIRK HAMMETT releases ‘High Plains Drifter’ taken from upcoming debut solo EP

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

Kirk Hammett of Metallica has released a first taste of his upcoming debut solo EP in the form of “High Plains Drifter.” The track opens the second side of Portals, Kirk’s four-song EP out April […]

LIVE REVIEW: Reef at Kentish Town Forum, London 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Reef at Kentish Town Forum, London

April 19, 2022 Michael Barron

With Reef’s latest material going in a heavier, rockier and almost AC/DC direction, it seemed appropriate for the first support act to be a rock band dressed in black. Whilst their name doesn’t have black […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lia D’sau shares the acoustic video for latest single 'Sad Teenage Flower'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Lia D’sau shares the acoustic video for latest single ‘Sad Teenage Flower’

April 19, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Like many people, teenage singer-songwriter Lia D’sau found and continues to find refuge and solace in music, and she credits it greatly with helping shape her identity. She hails from a rather musical family – […]

FONTAINES D.C. announce their third album 'Skinty Fia' to be released on 22nd April 2
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ALBUM REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia 

April 19, 2022 Alex Hoggard

Since Fontaines D.C. formed in Dublin in 2017, the five-piece have found widespread critical-acclaim, firstly through debut album Dogrel in 2019, before receiving a nomination for Best Rock Album at the Grammy Awards for 2020’s A Hero’s Death. […]

DURAN DURAN announce two British warm-up shows at the 02 Academy Leicester for May 21st and 22nd 1
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DURAN DURAN announce two British warm-up shows at the 02 Academy Leicester for May 21st and 22nd

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

Duran Duran have announced two British warm-up shows at the 02 Academy Leicester for May 21st and 22nd. The performances will lead into a series of huge headline dates across the UK and Europe for […]

LIAM GALLAGHER launches new adidas Spezial collab with an intimate show in Blackburn
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LIAM GALLAGHER launches new adidas Spezial collab with an intimate show in Blackburn

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

When an iconic rock ‘n’ roll star teams up with the classiest, coolest sportswear brand around, you know you’re going to get something special. When Liam Gallagher joined forces with adidas Spezial for their latest […]

EMBRACE announce their eighth studio album 'How To Be A Person Like Other People' & new tour, including biggest London show for 17 years
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EMBRACE announce their eighth studio album ‘How To Be A Person Like Other People’ & new tour, including biggest London show for 17 years

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

Embrace have announced their eighth studio album How To Be A Person Like Other People will be released on 26 August 2022 on their own Mo’betta label through Townsend Music. Produced by Richard McNamara, the […]

IN FOCUS// CRAWLERS @ The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// CRAWLERS @ The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast

April 17, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Liverpool-based four-piece CRAWLERS played the final show of their sold-out debut tour at The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast. Bernie Mc Allister was there to take these fantastic shots.     Since their inception, CRAWLERS have been […]

IN FOCUS// Tommy Cash @ O2 Forum Kentish Town, London 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Tommy Cash @ O2 Forum Kentish Town, London

April 17, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Tommy Cash is an Estonian rapper and artist. He’s mostly known for creating provocative art and music videos, for his dancing and fashion style, and for his collaborations with Little BIG, Ic3peak, $uicideboy$ and fashion […]

THE LATHUMS are back with video for new single 'Sad Face Baby'
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THE LATHUMS are back with video for new single ‘Sad Face Baby’

April 15, 2022 XS Noize

The first new music of 2022 from The Lathums reveals what lies in the vapour trails of their supersonic success story, with Sad Face Baby’s overwhelming emotion expressed in frontman, Alex Moore’s carnal, impassioned cries […]

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Music and Real Money Slots in the UK: Perfect Combination

April 15, 2022 XS Noize

Slot games are probably the best online casino game adoption. They are easy to play, don’t require any previous knowledge and strategy, and you can win real money while playing. It wouldn’t be far from […]

INTERVIEW: Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK discusses their third album 'If I Never Know You Like This Again' 1
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INTERVIEW: Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK discusses their third album ‘If I Never Know You Like This Again’

April 15, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #79 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Derry native Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK, to talk about their third album, If I Never Know You Like This Again. SOAK’s Bridie […]

THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Instead Of You’ & announce the deluxe edition of their self titled album
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THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Instead Of You’ & announce the deluxe edition of their self titled album

April 15, 2022 XS Noize

The Wandering Hearts achieved their second consecutive #1 on the UK’s official Country and Americana charts as they built upon the breakthrough success of 2018’s ‘Wild Silence’ debut with last summer’s self-titled second album. Arriving […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lee Rogers - Everytime (Live) 2
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lee Rogers – Everytime (Live)

April 15, 2022 XS Noize

Hailing from Carrickfergus, Lee Rogers spent his formative years growing up under the dark cloud of the troubles. With inspiration drawn from the classic voices outside of the tensions in his homeland – Bill Withers, […]

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