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          Archive announce new album ‘Glass Minds’ and share first single ‘Look At Us’

          September 10, 2025

          ARCHIVE, the unique, enigmatic and acclaimed collective who formed in Croydon, South London in 1994, have today announced details of their 13th studio album Glass Minds, which is released on Friday 27th February 2026 via the band’s own Dangervisit label through [PIAS]. Talking about ‘Look […]

          Florence Road
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          Ireland’s rising stars Florence Road to headline Belfast’s Oh Yeah Music Centre on December 7

          September 9, 2025

          Fresh off a red-hot summer that’s seen them sell out shows and share the stage with global icons, Wicklow four-piece, Florence Road — one of Ireland’s most exciting new acts — have just announced a […]

          Franz Ferdinand
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          Franz Ferdinand announce Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026

          September 9, 2025

          Franz Ferdinand announced Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026. Having released their much-acclaimed seventh album, The Human Fear, on Domino in January of this year. The past few months have seen the band out […]

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          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International

          September 3, 2025

          Named after a French football team, Saint Etienne have been the darlings of indie-pop, dance, and kitchen-sink storytelling since the 1990s. Few bands have captured everyday life with such charm, always anchoring their songs in […]

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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

        • Round Up

          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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        • 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
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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 […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

  • Podcast
        • Tom Smith
          Podcasts

          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

          The Milk
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          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: The Lottery Winners - KOKO
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lottery Winners – KOKO

March 20, 2025 Iam Burn

I reviewed The Lottery Winners’ previous album, Anxiety Replacement Therapy, for this lovely website in 2023. I highlighted the band’s avoidance of orthodoxy, ludicrous work ethic, ability to create earworms at will and a desire […]

Andy Bell
Gigs

Erasure’s Andy Bell Unveils New Track ‘Dance For Mercy’ Ahead of UK & European Tour Announcement

March 19, 2025 XS Noize

Andy Bell has today shared a brand new track, ‘Dance For Mercy’, the latest from his forthcoming solo album, Ten Crowns. The album coincides with a spring 2025 tour – beginning on 1 May in York, […]

Ocean Colour Scene
Podcasts

Simon Fowler of Ocean Colour Scene Talks Legacy, Tour, and New Music | The XS Noize Podcast #219

March 19, 2025 XS Noize

In episode #219 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar sits down with Simon Fowler, the legendary frontman of Ocean Colour Scene, to discuss the band’s incredible legacy, upcoming UK tour, acoustic shows, and […]

Teddy Swims
Features

The hits that made Teddy Swims a global superstar

March 18, 2025 XS Noize

American soul music artist Teddy Swims first gained recognition through his YouTube channel, where he shared song covers during 2019 and 2020. His third EP, “Tough Love” (2022), represented his debut on the Billboard 200 […]

Rend Collective
Gigs

Rend Collective to Headline SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday, September 12, 2025

March 18, 2025 XS Noize

Rend Collective are back at the SSE Arena, fresh from the US leg of their FOLK! Tour! The evening promises to be an investment in joy as they sing songs new and old alike in […]

Shack
Gigs

Shack Reunite: Beloved Liverpool Band Announces First Tour Since 2007

March 17, 2025 XS Noize

Renowned as much for the beauty of their songwriting as the meandering, adventure-prone history as a band, Liverpool’s masters of melody, Shack, have announced their first tour since 2007, bringing their critically and fan-adored songbook […]

LØLØ
Interviews

INTERVIEW: LØLØ Talks New Single “Possibility,” Dream Gigs, and the Power of Social Media

March 17, 2025 Rebecca Haslam

With a growing army of fans around the world behind her, millions of streams to her name, and toured with the likes of New Found Glory, if you’re not aware of LØLØ yet, chances are […]

Cian Ducrot
News

Cian Ducrot Unveils New Single ‘Little Dreaming’ & Announces His Biggest Shows Yet, Including a Dublin 3Arena Debut

March 17, 2025 XS Noize

Following a stunning performance of ‘Who’s Making You Feel It’ as well as both national anthems at the recent Ireland v France Six Nations rugby match, Cian Ducrot now shares the new single ‘Little Dreaming’, […]

LINKIN PARK
Features

13 Interesting Things You Need to Know About Linkin Park

March 15, 2025 XS Noize

Linkin Park are widely recognised as a pioneer of the nu-metal genre, a subgenre of alternative metal that fuses elements from hip-hop, heavy metal, alt-rock, and occasionally funk. Bands such as Pantera, Korn, and the […]

James Arthur
Gigs

James Arthur to kick off 2026 UK arena tour at SSE Arena, Belfast

March 14, 2025 XS Noize

Following the emotional depth of his recent single “Celebrate,” James Arthur returns with “Karaoke,” out now. The track, the latest from his highly anticipated album PISCES, marks a bold shift from the introspective vulnerability of […]

LIVE REVIEW: Doves at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Doves at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

March 14, 2025 Michael Barron

According to the band, Doves hadn’t played this London venue since November 2000. Reflecting on that night, they recalled nearly getting kicked out—though they left the details to the imagination—before apologising to the bouncers on […]

Turin Brakes
News

Turin Brakes Announce New Album ‘Spacehopper’ & UK & Ireland Tour

March 14, 2025 XS Noize

Today Turin Brakes announce their return with a brand-new studio album Spacehopper, out 23rd May. To coincide with the news the band also share the lead single of the same name and reveal a fresh […]

Simple Minds
News

Simple Minds release a new live version of ‘Waterfront’. From their forthcoming ‘Live in The City of Diamonds’ album

March 14, 2025 XS Noize

Today, Simple Minds release a newly recorded live version of 1983 classic single, ‘Waterfront’, which appears on the forthcoming album, Live in The City of Diamonds, out on 25 April. The new live version of […]

Sabrina Carpenter
Gigs

Sabrina Carpenter tour heading to Milan: Everything you need to know

March 13, 2025 XS Noize

Sabrina Carpenter has conquered North America and has begun the European leg of her “Short n’ Sweet Tour.” She will perform at the Unipol Forum in Milan on March 26, 2025. From her journey as […]

Gomez, Ian Ball and Ben Ottewell
News

Gomez Founders Ian Ball & Ben Ottewell Bring Their ‘Total Recall’ Tour to Limelight Belfast

March 12, 2025 XS Noize

As founding members of the British band Gomez, Ian Ball and Ben Ottewell have shaped the sound of indie rock with their eclectic blend of blues, rock, folk, electronic and experimental influences. In March 2024, […]

The Slow Readers Club – Out Of A Dream
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Slow Readers Club – Out Of A Dream

March 12, 2025 Randall Radic

Manchester’s noir indie-rock outfit The Slow Readers Club returns with their seventh studio album, Out Of A Dream. It is a journey through a modern, digital landscape reminiscent of Dante’s Inferno, though this time, the […]

Mumford & Sons
News

Mumford & Sons Announce Massive UK & European Arena Tour with Special Summer Show at Malahide Castle, Dublin

March 12, 2025 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons announce details of a huge 19-date arena tour of UK/Ireland + Europe later this year, and big summer shows at Dublin’s Malahide Castle and Arena di Verona in July. The British folk-rock […]

The WAEVE
Podcasts

Graham Coxon & Rose Elinor Dougall (The WAEVE) Talk ‘Eternal’ EP & UK Tour | XS Noize Podcast #218

March 12, 2025 XS Noize

In episode #218 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar sits down with Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, the creative forces behind The WAEVE. Blending elements of British folk-rock, post-punk, and freeform songwriting, […]

Imagine Dragons
Gigs

Imagine Dragons LOOM tour heading to London: Everything you need to know

March 11, 2025 XS Noize

Globally known for their anthemic hits and dynamic live performances, Imagine Dragons will bring their electrifying “Loom World Tour” to London. The band will cap off the European leg of their tour with flair at […]

Brian Jonestown Massacre
News

Anton Newcombe’s Brian Jonestown Massacre Expand Summer Tour with Glastonbury Festival Slot

March 11, 2025 XS Noize

Following on from a hugely successful 18-date UK and Europe tour earlier this year, ANTON NEWCOMBE – frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, father, force of nature – announces a further run of […]

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