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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

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          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

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          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
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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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 […]

          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
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          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
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          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
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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
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          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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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          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 […]

          DURAN DURAN
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

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        • BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

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

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BEN HOWARD announces three new UK headline dates for Manchester, London & The Eden Sessions
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BEN HOWARD announces three new UK headline dates for Manchester, London & The Eden Sessions

April 26, 2021 XS Noize

Ben Howard follows the recent release of his fourth album with three new headline dates in the UK this September. The acclaimed British musician debuted at number one in the UK last month with Collections […]

WILL YOUNG covers Bat For Lashes on new single, from album of songs by his favourite female artists 'CRYING ON THE BATHROOM FLOOR' 1
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WILL YOUNG covers Bat For Lashes on new single, from album of songs by his favourite female artists ‘CRYING ON THE BATHROOM FLOOR’

April 26, 2021 XS Noize

“I’ve always enjoyed singing other people’s songs. There is a liberation to it. It’s how I feel when I approach a script. I have reverence for the piece of art and the artist who created […]

Iron Maiden's BRUCE DICKINSON announces spoken word UK tour 1
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Iron Maiden’s BRUCE DICKINSON announces spoken word UK tour

April 26, 2021 XS Noize

LIVE NATION today announces a very special Evening With show by IRON MAIDEN singer, BRUCE DICKINSON on his first-ever UK spoken word tour this summer. Bruce Dickinson is considered one of the world’s most storied […]

CHRIS DE BURGH announces headline show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Sunday 20 February 2022 1
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CHRIS DE BURGH announces headline show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Sunday 20 February 2022

April 26, 2021 XS Noize

In the 45th year since the release of his album “Spanish Train and Other Stories”, Chris de Burgh announces he will be embarking on an epic tour with his band to promote his brand new […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral - Coral Island
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – Coral Island

April 26, 2021 Lee Campbell

Merseysiders, The Coral, are back with a rollercoaster double-album that leaves you pining for candy-floss, slot machines and teen love in the fading summer dusk of our childhood amusement arcades. Their 2018 album, Move Through […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dinosaur Jr. – Sweep It Into Space
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ALBUM REVIEW: Dinosaur Jr. – Sweep It Into Space

April 26, 2021 David Ham

The Godfathers of alternative Fuzz rock are back with twelve new songs on an album that will delight their long term fans and have new listeners scurrying to the Dinosaur Jr hefty back catalogue. Dinosaur […]

LISSIE shares previously unreleased song ‘Hey Boy’
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LISSIE shares previously unreleased song ‘Hey Boy’

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

With touring currently off the schedule, Lissie has spent recent months delving into her archives to uncover a wealth of material that has helped shape her into the artist that she is today. The result […]

GEORGE EVE shares new single ‘I Don’t Mind’ from his debut EP ‘Burger The Exit’
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GEORGE EVE shares new single ‘I Don’t Mind’ from his debut EP ‘Burger The Exit’

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

George Eve’s previous single ‘Gates’ earned audio and video premieres from Complex and Clash respectively, earning the young singer-songwriter a rush of tastemaker acclaim to add to previous airplay from Jack Saunders at Radio 1. […]

INTERVIEW: Tiny Magnetic Pets on new album 'Blue Wave' 1
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INTERVIEW: Tiny Magnetic Pets on new album ‘Blue Wave’

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

Named after the collectable Japanese toy, Tiny Magnetic Pets from Dublin are unique in the Irish music scene. Rather than be influenced by singer/songwriters or indie rock, they take their inspiration from Bowie’s Berlin period, […]

SHED SEVEN announce 'Another Night, Another Town' - The Greatest Hits Live
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SHED SEVEN announce ‘Another Night, Another Town’ – The Greatest Hits Live

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed York five-piece and one of the leading lights of Britpop, Shed Seven have today announced a massive UK 2021 tour performing all their greatest hits and fan favourites live. Tickets go on general sale […]

JUNODREAM share video for new single ‘Let Me Breathe Again’
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JUNODREAM share video for new single ‘Let Me Breathe Again’

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

Over the course of just two singles, this year – ‘Travel Guide’ and ‘Eden Burns’ – Junodream have set a course for a bright future. They were named as Jack Saunders’ Next Wave at Radio […]

Irish post-punk duo TWIN DIVER release new single ‘Sweet Sick’ - Listen Now!
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Irish post-punk duo TWIN DIVER release new single ‘Sweet Sick’ – Listen Now!

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

Irish post-punk duo Twin Diver were born out of necessity. The pair packed up for London last year to work on new material and play the circuit. Unfortunately, their plans were cut short when the […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Pastor T.L. Barrett & The Youth For Christ Choir - Like A Ship (Without A Sail)
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Pastor T.L. Barrett & The Youth For Christ Choir – Like A Ship (Without A Sail)

April 23, 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 absolutely stunning debut album […]

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS release video for new track 'The Darkness That You Fear'
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THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS release video for new track ‘The Darkness That You Fear’

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

The Chemical Brothers have released their first new music since 2019’s No Geography – a record described by Q as having “the dizzying, adaptive plasticity of their best work” and “vividly melodic, restlessly inventive” by […]

VAN MORRISON releases new track ‘Love Should Come With A Warning’ from ‘Latest Record Project Volume 1’
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VAN MORRISON releases new track ‘Love Should Come With A Warning’ from ‘Latest Record Project Volume 1’

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

It’s been over 50 years since Van Morrison first came to attention, and still no-one comes close to his free-wheeling blend of blues, R&B, jazz and soul. Now building towards the May 7th release of […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Scott Matthews - Wait In The Car 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: Scott Matthews – Wait In The Car

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

Today Xs Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Wait In The Car’, the new single from the striking forthcoming Scott Matthews album ‘New Skin’. With its soaring synthesizers and ambient electric guitars resonant of the Cocteau […]

THE WEEKND shares 'Save Your Tears Remix' video featuring Ariana Grande
New Music

THE WEEKND shares ‘Save Your Tears Remix’ video featuring Ariana Grande

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

The Weeknd unveils the much anticipated “Save Your Tears Remix” with Ariana Grande via XO/Republic Records. The diamond-selling icon paired with Grammy  winner Grande, continuing a tradition of epic collaborations together such as “Love Me […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Angusraze - Freak Siren (Crawl)
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TRACK PREMIERE: Angusraze – Freak Siren (Crawl)

April 22, 2021 XS Noize

Laden with trademark anxiety and dissonance, Angusraze’s newest track ‘Freak Siren (Crawl)’, is the latest production to continue the narrative cycle started with ‘Foxmask’. The creative process behind this track – intended as all forthcoming […]

GARY NUMAN shares new single 'Now And Forever' ahead of album next month
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GARY NUMAN shares new single ‘Now And Forever’ ahead of album next month

April 22, 2021 XS Noize

Gary Numan’s recent singles have offered a glimpse into the thought-provoking concept behind his new album ‘Intruder’, which will be released on May 21st. From the title track to the recent ‘Saints And Liars’, the […]

The Killers' DAVE KEUNING announces new solo album 'A Mild Case of Everything' out 25th June! 2
New Music

The Killers’ DAVE KEUNING announces new solo album ‘A Mild Case of Everything’ out 25th June!

April 22, 2021 XS Noize

The Killers’ founding member and guitarist Dave Keuning is back with his second solo album, A Mild Case of Everything due out 25th June on his label, Pretty Faithful Records. The 16-track album – a […]

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