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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
          Album Reviews

          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
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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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        • 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

          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
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          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
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          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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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
New Music

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 […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Willie Campbell - Hard To Regret 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Willie Campbell – Hard To Regret

April 22, 2021 XS Noize

Hard To Regret is the second single from Willie Campbell’s forthcoming album: Soundtrack To The Life We Leave Behind which will be released this summer and just in time for all the festivals still not […]

THE STRUTS release video for 'Low Key In Love' featuring paris jackson
New Music

THE STRUTS release video for ‘Low Key In Love’ featuring paris jackson

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

British glam rockers The Struts and acclaimed singer/songwriter paris jackson have joined forces for ‘Low Key in Love’, a fiery duet released last week via Interscope Records. Today, the soulful vocal exchange between jackson and […]

DEFTONES share the video for latest single 'Ceremony'
Gigs

DEFTONES share the video for latest single ‘Ceremony’

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

With cinematic flair, Deftones premiere their new video for latest single “Ceremony” directed by Leigh Whannell, writer and director of Upgrade and the 2020 blockbuster The Invisible Man.  “When Leigh tweeted that he was a […]

DINOSAUR JR. share video for new single 'Take It Back' - taken from new album 'Sweep It Into Space'
New Music

DINOSAUR JR. share video for new single ‘Take It Back’ – taken from new album ‘Sweep It Into Space’

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

This Friday on Jagjaguwar, Dinosaur Jr. will release their new album, Sweep It Into Space. Today, they present its third single/video, ‘Take It Back’, which follows ‘Garden’ and ‘I Ran Away’. ‘Take It Back’ starts […]

Eels share stop-motion animated music video for 'Earth To Dora'
New Music

Eels share stop-motion animated music video for ‘Earth To Dora’

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of the critically acclaimed new album ‘Earth To Dora’, EELS return with a stop-motion animated music video for the album’s title track. The video arrives just before Earth Day, and is directed […]

INTERVIEW: Behind the Silence of 1st Base Runner 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Behind the Silence of 1st Base Runner

April 21, 2021 Randall Radic

The brainchild of Tim Husmann, 1st Base Runner, recently released a grandly wrought new album, entitled Seven Years of Silence, referring to Husmann’s Old Testament, Book-of-Daniel-like interlude from music. Speaking to his reappearance, Tim explains, […]

CLANNAD announce tour dates as part of their 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour for 2022
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CLANNAD announce tour dates as part of their 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour for 2022

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

Clannad are celebrating an exceptional award-winning 50-year career with the announcements of a farewell world tour. They will perform in Wexford, Limerick, Galway and Limerick in March 2022. The Grammy and BAFTA award-winning band have […]

DJANGO DJANGO announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on 9th October
Gigs

DJANGO DJANGO announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on 9th October

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

As things are starting to open up and with a definite sense of hope in the air, we’re delighted to announce that Django Django, who broke onto the scene in 2012 with their hit single […]

WOLF ALICE announce new album 'Blue Weekend' - Watch video for first single 'The Last Man on Earth' 1
Gigs

WOLF ALICE share the video for new single ‘Smile’

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE, Britain’s best band, have released their uncompromising new single SMILE. The track was inspired by lead singer ELLIE ROWSELL’s desire to fight back against those who try to define her and is the […]

BICEP are nominated for two Brit Awards following the release of #2 charting album ‘Isles’
Gigs

BICEP release digital deluxe version of ‘Isles’ with three new tracks

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

Out today, the digital deluxe album comes with three new tracks—”Siena (Feat. Clara La San)”, “Light” & “Meli (I)”. Speaking of “Siena” they say: “This track took many forms in the demo stage including much […]

FEET announce ‘Walking Machine’ EP & share first single ‘Peace & Quiet’
Gigs

FEET announce ‘Walking Machine’ EP & share first single ‘Peace & Quiet’

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

FEET return with a brand-new EP ‘Walking Machine, due for release on August 6 via their new label home Nice Swan Records. It’s the first, eagerly anticipated new music from the indie quintet, since the […]

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