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          DOVES Unearth Lost Track ‘Spirit Of Your Friend’ Ahead of Upcoming ‘Best Of’ Collection

          October 6, 2025

          DOVES surprise fans and themselves by releasing a presumed lost track from their studio archive, bringing the soaring Spirit Of Your Friend out of the shadows of fan forum rumours and into the light. Added […]

          JAMES
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          JAMES Announce “Nothing But Love” – The Definitive Best Of and 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates

          October 6, 2025

          JAMES have announced Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of, due for release on 21 November. The release is a comprehensive and career-spanning collection, documenting the band’s journey from their early singles through to […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft announces 3Arena Dublin show for May 2026

          October 6, 2025

          2025 has already been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He has earned rapturous, stadium-wide receptions throughout his run of huge shows as special guest to Oasis, while his recent singles have generated great anticipation […]

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          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 […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcasts

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcasts

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          Gary Numan
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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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BOY IN SPACE shares his debut EP ‘Frontyard’ featuring new single ‘Sucker Punch’
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BOY IN SPACE shares his debut EP ‘Frontyard’ featuring new single ‘Sucker Punch’

April 30, 2021 XS Noize

Sweden’s leftfield pop innovator Boy In Space crafts unorthodox and emotionally charged songs which examine life in all of its chaotic and ridiculous beauty. His recent tracks, ‘Dance Alone’ and ‘Remember Me’, have accelerated his […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Paper Anthem - Within Walls 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Paper Anthem – Within Walls

April 30, 2021 XS Noize

Paper Anthem, fronted by American singer/songwriter Joseph Hitchcock are proud to release the Within Wall’s Exclusively for XS Noize. After support throughout Canada and the US for the previous two albums, Paper Anthem bring their […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Spiritualized - Lazer Guided Melodies
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Spiritualized – Lazer Guided Melodies

April 30, 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. Recently released reissue of the gorgeous debut […]

ALABAMA 3 release video for new single ‘Whacked’ - Watch Now!
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ALABAMA 3 release video for new single ‘Whacked’ – Watch Now!

April 30, 2021 XS Noize

South London genre-blending storytellers, Alabama 3 are set to further add to their rich musical heritage with a new single ‘Whacked’ out today via Submarine Cat Records, taken from new album titled ‘Step 13’ to […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Kashmere - Someone
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TRACK PREMIERE: Kashmere – Someone

April 30, 2021 XS Noize

Founded within the suburbs of Greater Manchester, Kashmere are an indie-rock force to be reckoned with. With modern and vintage production methods, robust layers of analogue synths and unforgettable chorus hooks, Kashmere have always carved […]

TRACK PREMIERE: MASK - Show Me Love
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TRACK PREMIERE: MASK – Show Me Love

April 30, 2021 XS Noize

Belfast Rockers MASK is back with a brand new track (and a brand new sound!) called ‘Show Me Love’. Made up of ingredients of retro funk, hooky bass lines and four-on-the-floor drums means this is […]

INTERVIEW: MARK EMMERSON of THE LUCID DREAM discusses their fifth album, THE DEEP END 1
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INTERVIEW: MARK EMMERSON of THE LUCID DREAM discusses their fifth album, THE DEEP END

April 30, 2021 XS Noize

Carlisle’s The Lucid Dream release their amazing fifth album, ‘The Deep End’ on 30th April on Holy Are You Recordings. Following on from 2018’s album Actualisation, the new album builds upon the acid house influences […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Royal Blood - Typhoons
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Royal Blood – Typhoons

April 29, 2021 Sonja Sleator

After three years, Royal Blood release their third album, Typhoons, which offers rocky bass riffs and more danceable tunes. Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher had said they wanted to return to their roots, back when […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Dutch Falconi – Tonight Only
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TRACK PREMIERE: Dutch Falconi – Tonight Only

April 29, 2021 Randall Radic

Composer Dutch Falconi introduces his brand-new single, “Tonight Only,” a track lifted from his forthcoming sophomore album, Curious Fabrications, slated to drop July 23 via Aurore Records. Like a sonic film noir, Curious Fabrications leads […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Marquee Mayfield – Disco Queen
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Marquee Mayfield – Disco Queen

April 29, 2021 Randall Radic

Nashville-based funk-pop artist Marquee Mayfield unveils the music video for “Disco Queen.” According to Marquee, he is the creation of a factory in Nashville, Tennessee, where they churn out clones pre-programmed with country-pop cognizance designed […]

COLDPLAY to release new single 'Higher Power' on Friday, 7th May
New Music

COLDPLAY to release new single ‘Higher Power’ on Friday, 7th May

April 29, 2021 XS Noize

Coldplay’s brand new single, Higher Power, has today been confirmed for release on Friday, 7 May via Parlophone / Atlantic. Said Coldplay on Twitter: “Higher Power is a song that arrived on a little keyboard […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Ghibertins - 20149 - Milano
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Ghibertins – 20149 – Milano

April 29, 2021 XS Noize

Milan-based indie-rockers The Ghibertins return with the release of their anthemic new single 20149 – Milano, out now via Mob Sound Records. Today Xs Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for the track. […]

RAZORLIGHT announce the reunion of their classic line-up after a 10-year hiatus
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RAZORLIGHT announce the reunion of their classic line-up after a 10-year hiatus

April 29, 2021 XS Noize

Following a first interview with Chris Evans this morning, British pioneering indie rock band Razorlight announced the reunion of their classic line-up after a 10-year hiatus. The news came alongside the announcement of the band’s […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS celebrate first decade with new best of album, 'BACK THE WAY WE CAME: VOL.1 (2011-2021) 1
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS celebrate first decade with new best of album, ‘BACK THE WAY WE CAME: VOL.1 (2011-2021)

April 29, 2021 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today announce details of ‘Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021)’. Released on 11th June 2021 via Sour Mash Records, ‘Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021)’ is […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Whale & The Wolf - Veins
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TRACK PREMIERE: Whale & The Wolf – Veins

April 29, 2021 XS Noize

After teaming up with Grammy-nominated producers Jimmy Mansfield and Paul Rogers, Canadian rockers Whale & The Wolf are back today with a new single, Veins. The driving new track offers up big riffs and propulsive […]

GARBAGE share video for brand new single 'No Gods No Masters'
New Music

GARBAGE share video for brand new single ‘No Gods No Masters’

April 28, 2021 XS Noize

Garbage have today revealed their brand-new single No Gods No Masters and its accompanying video, directed by Scott Stuckey and edited by Andy DeLuca. No Gods No Masters is the follow up to the recent […]

LAUREN CARTER releases her latest track, ‘Chase the High'
New Music

LAUREN CARTER releases her latest track, ‘Chase the High’

April 28, 2021 XS Noize

Lauren Carter is an independent recording artist, based in LA. Her latest track, ‘Chase the High,’ features a departure from her past romantic style, with a more beat-driven focus. The song is about living in […]

GABRIELLE announces summer shows including dates with Culture Club 1
Gigs

GABRIELLE announces summer shows including dates with Culture Club

April 28, 2021 XS Noize

Gabrielle has announced some summer shows including dates with the legendary Culture Club for Summer 2021. Gabrielle’s new album ‘Do It Again’ charted in the official UK charts this month at #4, a fantastic achievement […]

BEN WATT releases surprise mini-album 'Storm Shelter'
New Music

BEN WATT releases surprise mini-album ‘Storm Shelter’

April 28, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Wednesday, April 28, Ben Watt surprise-releases ‘Storm Shelter’, a 6-track companion piece to his acclaimed 2020 studio album ‘Storm Damage’. The mini-album, recorded during rehearsals for the Storm Damage Tour in January 2020, is […]

KILLING JOKE drummer BIG PAUL FERGUSON releases first single & video from his debut solo album 1
New Music

KILLING JOKE drummer BIG PAUL FERGUSON releases first single & video from his debut solo album

April 28, 2021 XS Noize

As a founding member and co-creative mind behind proto-industrial post-punk icons Killing Joke, Big Paul Ferguson has already earned his place among the most influential and highly regarded musicians of his era. Ferguson’s signature tribal […]

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