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        • The Damned
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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

          October 24, 2025

          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

          October 24, 2025

          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

          October 16, 2025

          “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

          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 […]

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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
          Live Reviews

          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
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          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
          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: 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 […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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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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REVIEW: Johnny Marr - Fever Dreams Part 1 EP
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REVIEW: Johnny Marr – Fever Dreams Part 1 EP

October 20, 2021 Lori Gava

Admirers of legendary song craftsman Johnny Marr received a treat with his new EP Fever Dreams Pt 1. The EP follows up his 2018 studio album, Call the Comet and is a precursor to Marr’s […]

BASTILLE announce new album GIVE ME THE FUTURE out 4th February 2022 1
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BASTILLE announce new album GIVE ME THE FUTURE out 4th February 2022

October 19, 2021 XS Noize

Give Me The Future, Bastille’s wildly ambitious and brilliantly bold new album is set for release on February 4th, 2022. To celebrate the announcement, the band releases their new single “No Bad Days,” accompanied by […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Alexander Hulme encapsulates wanderlust in cinematic folk pop single ‘Travelling’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Alexander Hulme encapsulates wanderlust in cinematic folk pop single ‘Travelling’

October 19, 2021 XS Noize

Fast-rising singer and songwriter Alexander Hulme anticipates his debut EP ‘Slow Down’, with cinematic new single ‘Travelling’. ‘Travelling’ brings an unexpected twist to Alexander’s folk-pop genesis, whilst channelling more of that warm and effervescent energy […]

DURAN DURAN share ‘Anniversary’ from forthcoming album, 'Future Past' 1
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DURAN DURAN share groundbreaking new video for ‘ANNIVERSARY’

October 19, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Duran Duran share the incredible new video for ‘ANNIVERSARY’, directed by BAFTA-winning artist, photographer and filmmaker, Alison Jackson, whose widely published work explores the cult of celebrity, using highly-styled lookalikes and actors. ANNIVERSARY is […]

KATIE MELUA announces ‘Acoustic Album No. 8’ - a collection of acoustic reworkings of her acclaimed 2020 release ‘Album No.8’
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KATIE MELUA announces ‘Acoustic Album No. 8’ – a collection of acoustic reworkings of her acclaimed 2020 release ‘Album No.8’

October 19, 2021 XS Noize

Georgian-British singer-songwriter and musician Katie Melua is set to release ‘Acoustic Album No. 8’, a collection of acoustic reworkings of her acclaimed 2020 release ‘Album No.8’, on November 26th 2021. Produced by Zurab Melua, these […]

DANKO reveal the video for debut single ‘Rattlesnake’ - Watch Now
New Music

DANKO reveal the video for debut single ‘Rattlesnake’ – Watch Now

October 19, 2021 XS Noize

From a searing, widescreen landscape emerges Danko: a group of outlaws brandishing a deadly arsenal of blistering guitars, stabbing horns, churning organs, and a pioneering spirit as epic and audacious as the sound they collectively […]

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced details of this year's NI Music Prize event and line up 1
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The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced details of this year’s NI Music Prize event and line up

October 19, 2021 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced details of this year’s NI Music Prize event and line up. After a year away from the stage due to Covid-19, the event will return to the Ulster […]

LIVE REVIEW: Nothing But Thieves - 16th October 2021 at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Nothing But Thieves – 16th October 2021 at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

October 18, 2021 Alina Salihbekova

Nothing But Thieves is an indie-rock band formed in 2012 in Essex, UK. Currently, the band is one of the most successful indie acts and this year’s tour is proof of that. The show in […]

OASIS reveal previously unseen performance footage of ‘Live Forever’ live at Knebworth 1996
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OASIS unveil ‘Some Might Say’ Live at Knebworth

October 18, 2021 XS Noize

Oasis have today unveiled a live version of ‘Some Might Say’, recorded on the second night of their two legendary 1996 Knebworth performances. The track is from the forthcoming live album ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’ presented […]

ELEANOR K shares new single ‘Cry In Givenchy’ - Listen Now
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ELEANOR K shares new single ‘Cry In Givenchy’ – Listen Now

October 18, 2021 XS Noize

Eleanor K’s recent singles ‘The Panic’s Over’ and ‘All In’ have presented a beguiling taste of what to expect from her debut album ‘Everytime’s The Last Time’, which will follow in 2022. The two songs […]

Newcomer GIA LILY shares her debut single 'Signs' - Listen Now
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Newcomer GIA LILY shares her debut single ‘Signs’ – Listen Now

October 18, 2021 XS Noize

22-year-old newcomer Gia Lily has inspired a passionate and ever-growing fanbase by writing songs and collaborating with fans via TikTok. That personal touch, boosted by piano tutorials and a bright, engaging personality, resulted in a phenomenal reaction. She has […]

ZHEANI has shared the video for highly anticipated new single 'F**k the Hollywood Cult'
New Music

ZHEANI has shared the video for highly anticipated new single ‘F**k the Hollywood Cult’

October 18, 2021 XS Noize

Zheani has shared the visceral and highly anticipated new single ‘Fuck the Hollywood Cult.’ Produced and engineered again by King Yosef and Mik Shida with additional production and mixing from Catherine Marks ‘Fuck The Hollywood Cult’ was […]

UK rock group YONAKA announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Friday 4th February 2022
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UK rock group YONAKA announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Friday 4th February 2022

October 18, 2021 XS Noize

UK rock group Yonaka are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Friday 04th February 2022. The Brighton four-piece released their new mixtape called ‘Seize The Power’ earlier this year. Sometimes […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two more live acoustic evenings of his classic songs
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft at London Palladium

October 17, 2021 Michael Barron

Just three days before Richard Ashcroft’s 50th birthday XS Noize announced that he would release a new LP of his acoustic hits. With The Verve’s Urban Hymns just one year away from its 25th anniversary, […]

INTERVIEW: DMA’S guitarist Johnny Took on their recent surprise EP & UK and Ireland tour
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INTERVIEW: DMA’S guitarist Johnny Took on their recent surprise EP & UK and Ireland tour

October 16, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #55 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with DMA’S guitarist Johnny Took. Johnny discusses their UK and Ireland tour, songwriting and their recent surprise EP ‘I Love You Unconditionally, […]

JAMES MORRISON announces details of his first-ever ‘Greatest Hits’ album 2
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JAMES MORRISON announces details of his first-ever ‘Greatest Hits’ album

October 15, 2021 XS Noize

After announcing details of a ‘Greatest Hits’ tour which commences in March 2022, James Morrison is excited to announce details of his first-ever ‘Greatest Hits’ album, which will be released on 11th February 2022. He […]

PRIMAL SCREAM share new video for ‘Shine Like Stars’ Andrew Weatherall Remix
Gigs

PRIMAL SCREAM share new video for ‘Shine Like Stars’ Andrew Weatherall Remix

October 15, 2021 XS Noize

Primal Scream complete a retrospective campaign celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic 1991 album ‘Screamadelica’ with today’s release of ‘Demodelica’ album. Featuring early demos and work in progress mixes of the majority of the […]

THE HORRORS announce ‘Against The Blade’ EP - Out November 5th 1
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THE HORRORS announce ‘Against The Blade’ EP – Out November 5th

October 15, 2021 XS Noize

Following the lauded release of their subversive 3 track ‘Lout’ EP earlier this year, The Horrors today announce another EP ‘Against The Blade’ alongside the release of its title track, out now via Wolf Tone/Fiction. […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Sinéad O’Connor - I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Sinéad O’Connor – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got

October 15, 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. Sophomore album from the angel-voiced Dublin lass. […]

IST IST share engulfing new track 'Extreme Greed' - Watch Video
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IST IST share engulfing new track ‘Extreme Greed’ – Watch Video

October 15, 2021 XS Noize

A behemoth compared to their usually more industrial and post-punk sound, ‘Extreme Greed’ evidences a more expansive, stadium rock feel with overarching synths pulling you firmly into the track alongside elevating percussion. Speaking about the […]

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