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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

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          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
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice

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          “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
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          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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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          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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
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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
          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
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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

          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
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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: :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 […]

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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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carolesdaughter DROPS ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE “My Mother Wants Me Dead”
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carolesdaughter DROPS ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE “My Mother Wants Me Dead”

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

Rising rocker and multi-instrumentalist, carolesdaughter, who PAPER Magazine calls a “beacon to the misfits and alt kids” is back with a killer new single, “My Mother Wants Me Dead.” A distinctly short track that’ll make […]

SIMPLY RED announce summer 2022 shows in Cork & Belfast
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SIMPLY RED announce summer 2022 shows in Cork & Belfast

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

SIMPLY RED, hailed as one of the most successful live acts ever to come out of the UK, have confirmed a return to Ireland to play 2 Summer Shows at Cork Live At The Marquee […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Daydream Club - Rolling Out The Fire
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Daydream Club – Rolling Out The Fire

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for ‘Rolling Out The Fire’ from The Daydream Club’s new album All Our Born Days. Set for a full UK release on 5 November, All […]

EP REVIEW: Ryan Montbleau – Water
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EP REVIEW: Ryan Montbleau – Water

October 22, 2021 Randall Radic

Folk/pop artist Ryan Montbleau releases his new EP, Water, the third EP of a series of four unique EPs – Wood, Fire, Water, Air. Each of the songs on Water was written while Ryan was […]

THE CRIBS share the latest release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’
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THE CRIBS share the latest release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

The Cribs, whose eighth album Night Network came out to universal acclaim in November 2020, have today shared The Day I Got Lost Again and Opaline And Evergreen, the latest single to be released as […]

THE CORONAS release new single 'Write Our Own Soundtrack' and kick off Irish Tour tonight!
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THE CORONAS release new single ‘Write Our Own Soundtrack’ and kick off Irish Tour tonight!

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

Beloved Dublin band The Coronas are back with a brand-new single, “Write Our Own Soundtrack”, out on 22nd October. “It was written in the first lockdown,” explains lead singer Danny O’Reilly. “It’s about how a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Start 'Bedding In' with Martin Callingham's wintery melancholy
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Start ‘Bedding In’ with Martin Callingham’s wintery melancholy

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

Martin Callingham is a writer and musician from Bristol, UK. He has been melting audiences into a puddle with his intimate delivery and beautifully crafted songs since 2016’s ‘Tonight We All Swim Free’. The album […]

Dave Hause
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INTERVIEW: Dave Hause discusses his fifth studio album Blood Harmony

October 21, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #56 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Daniel Lynch catches up with American singer-songwriter Dave Hause to talk about his fifth studio album Blood Harmony. The album is an accomplished collection of tracks […]

Glasgow's LOLA IN SLACKS release their amazing debut album 'Moon Moth' on 22 October
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Glasgow’s LOLA IN SLACKS release their amazing debut album ‘Moon Moth’ on 22 October

October 21, 2021 XS Noize

Fronted by petite chanteuse Louise Reid, Lola in Slacks exude the garage swagger of The Velvet Underground spiked with the bold confidence and freedom of Tim Buckley. Having developed her distinctive vocal and performance style […]

NEW ORDER announce global live stream show from The O2, London 1
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NEW ORDER announce global live stream show from The O2, London

October 21, 2021 XS Noize

New Order recently returned to live performance with a triumphant hometown show at Manchester’s Heaton Park, their biggest ever in the city. They will be back at The O2, London on November 6th for a […]

INTERVIEW: Talking with Tacboy of ET Boys
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INTERVIEW: Talking with Tacboy of ET Boys

October 21, 2021 Randall Radic

South Florida-based nu-pop/melodic rap duo, the ET Boys, recently unveiled their third single/music video, “Nowhere.” “Nowhere” follows on the heels of “Sober” and “Something Love,” both of which collected hundreds of thousands of views on […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Lou Donaldson - Mr Shing-A-Ling
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Lou Donaldson – Mr Shing-A-Ling

October 21, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Reissue of the phenomenal ’67 album on […]

NEW PAGANS release video for new single ‘Find Fault With Me’ - Watch Now
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NEW PAGANS release video for new single ‘Find Fault With Me’ – Watch Now

October 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following an extensive tour across the UK, New Pagans have revealed their brand new single and video ‘Find Fault With Me’. The new track is their first taste of new music since the release of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Duran Duran - Future Past
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ALBUM REVIEW: Duran Duran – Future Past

October 21, 2021 Lee Campbell

The future (past) looks bright – The not so ‘New’ Romantics, Duran Duran are in a celebratory mood with plenty left in the tank. Recent, energetic sell-out performances at the likes of Austin City Limits, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Kramies - Ohio, I’ll Be Fine
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Kramies – Ohio, I’ll Be Fine

October 21, 2021 XS Noize

“Ohio, I’ll Be Fine,” Kramies’ first official video of 2021, is a beautiful example of the emotional potency he’s become known for. Taken from the highly anticipated forthcoming Kramies EP, “Ohio, I’ll Be Fine” taps […]

WIN: Tickets to see Megan O'Neill at Voodoo, Belfast on 21 October
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WIN: Tickets to see Megan O’Neill at Voodoo, Belfast on 21 October

October 20, 2021 XS Noize

Irish born singer-songwriter Megan O’Neill plays a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on 21st October 2021. Megan has just finished working on her fourth studio record, set for public release in March 2021. This much-anticipated […]

LIVE REVIEW: Kasabian at The Engine Shed, Lincoln 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Kasabian at The Engine Shed, Lincoln

October 20, 2021 Alina Salihbekova

Kasabian was formed in 1997 in Leicester. Ever since their first album was released in 2004, the band’s following has grown rapidly, and the amount of fans that attend their gigs has been massive ever […]

INTERVIEW: Motive Black’s frontwoman ELENA JUSTIN opens up about “Broken”
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INTERVIEW: Motive Black’s frontwoman ELENA JUSTIN opens up about “Broken”

October 20, 2021 Randall Radic

Los Angeles-based alt-rock/hard rock outfit Motive Black recently released the music video, “Broken,” an appetizer from Motive Black’s forthcoming debut EP. The genesis of Motive Black began in 2018 when frontwoman Elena Justin moved from […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Summer Rain – Let Me Tell You 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Summer Rain – Let Me Tell You

October 20, 2021 Randall Radic

Canadian indie-rock band Summer Rain unveils the music video, “Let Me Tell You,” a song about the complexities of love and relationships. Summer Rain comprises Logan Hale (drums), Josh Beausoleil (bass, vocals), and Will McLelland […]

THE DARKNESS release video for new single 'It's Love, Jim' - Watch Now
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THE DARKNESS release video for new single ‘It’s Love, Jim’ – Watch Now

October 20, 2021 XS Noize

The Darkness have released their brand new single ‘It’s Love, Jim’, the latest song to be taken from their forthcoming album Motorheart out November 19th via Cooking Vinyl. ‘It’s Love, Jim’ is an all-out, high […]

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