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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

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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

          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
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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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DAVE HAUSE announces brand new album 'Blood Harmony' - Hear first single 'Sandy Sheets' 1
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DAVE HAUSE announces brand new album ‘Blood Harmony’ – Hear first single ‘Sandy Sheets’

July 28, 2021 XS Noize

Blood Harmony Records and acclaimed Philadelphia-raised singer-songwriter Dave Hause are excited to announce Blood Harmony, Hause’s fifth and by far his most ambitious solo album to date due for release on October 22nd. Produced by […]

BUZZARD BUZZARD BUZZARD announce historic Cardiff Castle live show
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BUZZARD BUZZARD BUZZARD announce historic Cardiff Castle live show

July 28, 2021 XS Noize

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard have today announced they will be the first Welsh band to play a live show again in Cardiff after the national lockdown. Continually testing new and exciting waters – and garnering swathes […]

ROBERT LEVON BEEN of BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB composes score and original songs for new film 'The Card Counter'
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ROBERT LEVON BEEN of BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB composes score and original songs for new film ‘The Card Counter’

July 28, 2021 XS Noize

Composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and co-founder of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Robert Levon Been has composed the score and original songs for writer and director Paul Schrader’s new film, “The Card Counter,” starring Oscar Isaac, Tiffany […]

DAUGHTERS OF REYKJAVÍK share video for new single 'HOT MILF SUMMER' 1
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DAUGHTERS OF REYKJAVÍK share video for new single ‘HOT MILF SUMMER’

July 28, 2021 XS Noize

Feminist hip hop trailblazers Daughters of Reykjavík positively outdo themselves on new single ‘HOT MILF SUMMER’, inviting the world to celebrate motherhood in a whole new way.  With four of the daughters recently turning into […]

Upcoming Irish artist CURTIS WALSH shares the uplifting video for his new single 'Picture Perfect'
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Upcoming Irish artist CURTIS WALSH shares the uplifting video for his new single ‘Picture Perfect’

July 28, 2021 XS Noize

After returning in recent weeks to share his vibrant new single ‘Picture Perfect’, fast-rising Irish artist Curtis Walsh is back once again to unveil the uplifting new video for his latest offering. Directed by acclaimed […]

INTERVIEW with Helena Cos of Spider Rockets 3
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INTERVIEW with Helena Cos of Spider Rockets

July 28, 2021 Randall Radic

Hazlet, New Jersey-based rock outfit Spider Rockets recently unveiled the music video for “Rip Your Heart Out,” a track lifted from their latest album, Along Came a Spider. Made up of Helena Cos (vocals), Johnny […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Seafoam Green - Swimming In The Paint
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Seafoam Green – Swimming In The Paint

July 28, 2021 XS Noize

Seafoam Green’s sophomore album ‘Martin’s Garden’ was released in June to huge critical acclaim including 8/10 from Classic Rock Magazine and a glowing 4-star review from MOJO who described it as a near faultless album’. […]

SAINT ETIENNE announce new album, single & UK tour for November 2021
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SAINT ETIENNE announce new album, single & UK tour for November 2021

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

The London trio returns this autumn with their 10th studio release, I’ve Been Trying To Tell You – an album about optimism, youth and the late nineties. It is accompanied by a sumptuous film by […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghosts of Our Former Selves - Now We’re Talking
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghosts of Our Former Selves – Now We’re Talking

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

London three-piece Ghosts of Our Former Selves are no strangers to musical experimentation. United through a love of song-writing and soul music, the creative trio has never been afraid to push the boundaries of their […]

INTERVIEW with Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr. 1
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INTERVIEW with Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr.

July 27, 2021 Dan Volohov

Dan Volohov sits down with Lou Barlow, co-founder of Dinosaur Jr, Sebadoh and solo artist. In the interview for XS Noize, Lou discusses the recently released solo LP – “Reason To Live” and self-searching, the […]

JOHNNY MARR announces UK headline shows for September 2021 1
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JOHNNY MARR announces UK headline shows for September 2021

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has announced UK headline shows for September 2021. The intimate run will see dates including London’s Electric Ballroom, Leeds’ Stylus and Blackburn’s King George’s Hall ahead of a sold-out show alongside The Courteeners […]

ENTER SHIKARI launch documentary mini-series & announce intimate Glasgow shows
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ENTER SHIKARI launch documentary mini-series & announce intimate Glasgow shows

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

Following on from the publication of frontman Rou Reynolds’ “A Treatise On Possibility” by Faber on 16th July, and ahead of the release of the “Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible” 2xLP / 2xCD […]

WHITESNAKE & FOREIGNER with special guest EUROPE announce U.K. & Ireland 2022 TOUR 1
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WHITESNAKE & FOREIGNER with special guest EUROPE announce U.K. & Ireland 2022 TOUR

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

Whitesnake and Foreigner today announce that together they will be hitting the road across the U.K. & Ireland in 2022 alongside very special guests Europe. Tickets from €69.25 go on sale this Friday 30th July […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Eleanor K shares her new single 'All In'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Eleanor K shares her new single ‘All In’

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

Eleanor K achieved huge success during her time performing with Crystal Fighters, a journey that has seen her play everywhere from Glastonbury to Coachella and Red Rocks. Meanwhile, her other highlights have included working with […]

WINGS OF DESIRE share video for new single ‘Choose A Life’ - Watch Now! 1
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WINGS OF DESIRE share video for new single ‘Choose A Life’ – Watch Now!

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

Following the last single ‘Better Late Than Never’, a song about self-discovery, the ever-intriguing Wings Of Desire share a new single ‘Choose A Life’, plus announce their new EP Amun-Ra to be released Friday 13th […]

LARKIN POE & NU DECO ENSEMBLE share new track ‘Every Bird That Flies’ 1
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LARKIN POE & NU DECO ENSEMBLE share new track ‘Every Bird That Flies’

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

Last December, the Grammy-nominated roots-rock duo Larkin Poe teamed up with the innovative hybrid orchestra Nu Deco Ensemble for a special collaborative Livestream show from the Miami Beach Bandshell. It represented Larkin Poe’s first show […]

BELSONIC & CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE events to require COVID Status certification for entry
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BELSONIC & CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE events to require COVID Status certification for entry

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

The scheduled 2021 outdoor concerts at CHSQ / Custom House Square (www.customhousesquare.com) and Ormeau Park / Belsonic (www.belsonic.com), in August and September respectively, will require ALL ticket holders to demonstrate their COVID-19 Status to gain […]

JOE JACKSON announces European ‘Sing, You Sinners’ tour to start in March 2022
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JOE JACKSON announces European ‘Sing, You Sinners’ tour to start in March 2022

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

Joe Jackson is launching a new tour with the same band as his last, the successful Four Decade Tour of 2019, and his last album Fool: Graham Maby (Bass, Vocals), Teddy Kumpel (Guitar, Vocals) and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: LUMP - Animal
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: LUMP – Animal

July 26, 2021 Lori Gava

Fans of chanteuse Laura Marling and her insightful songwriting can revel in the other side she displays on her second LUMP effort Animal. Marling once again teams up with Tuning member Mike Lindsay to follow […]

KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD share video for new single 'Catching Smoke' - Watch Now!
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KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD share video for new single ‘Catching Smoke’ – Watch Now!

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

Having released their latest album, Butterfly 3000 on their own KGLW label in June to universal acclaim, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard have today shared the breathtaking video to Catching Smoke, the latest track […]

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