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        • Remember Monday
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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

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

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

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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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
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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
          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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        • 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

          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 […]

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        • 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
          Podcast

          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, […]

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MY BLOODY VALENTINE sign to Domino Records & release their full catalogue digitally for the first time ever! 1
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MY BLOODY VALENTINE sign to Domino Records & release their full catalogue digitally for the first time ever!

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

Domino are immensely proud to announce the signing of my bloody valentine, with the band’s seminal catalogue being made available digitally in full for the first time ever as of today. New physical editions for […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Bess Atwell - Time Comes In Roses
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Bess Atwell – Time Comes In Roses

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

Following on from the huge success of her recently unveiled single ‘Co-op’, which was premiered by BBC 6Music and marked her first release on Lucy Rose’s Real Kind Records, emerging singer and songwriter Bess Atwell […]

GARBAGE announce their brand-new seventh studio album 'No Gods No Masters' - set for release on 11th June 1
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GARBAGE announce their brand-new seventh studio album ‘No Gods No Masters’ – set for release on 11th June

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

Garbage have today announced their brand-new seventh studio album No Gods No Masters, set for release on 11 June Via Stunvolume/Infectious Music. The band have also shared the track The Men Who Rule the World […]

GRUFF RHYS announces headline Dublin show for October 2021
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GRUFF RHYS announces headline Dublin show for October 2021

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

Celebrating his upcoming album “Seeking New Gods” through Rough Trade Records, Gruff Rhys makes his highly anticipated return to Dublin. He will perform live at Liberty Hall Theatre, 30th October 2021. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.ie […]

THE LUCID DREAM share new single 'Sunrise' from forthcoming album 'The Deep End' 1
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THE LUCID DREAM share new single ‘Sunrise’ from forthcoming album ‘The Deep End’

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

Today Carlisle’s The Lucid Dream share their latest single, “Sunrise” from their upcoming album, The Deep End due out 23rd April (new date) on Holy Are You Recordings.  Frontman Mark Emmerson explains, ’’Sunrise’ was the […]

THE AMORPHOUS ANDROGYNOUS return with Peter Hamill collaboration, ‘We Persuade Ourselves We Are Immortal’ 1
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THE AMORPHOUS ANDROGYNOUS return with Peter Hamill collaboration, ‘We Persuade Ourselves We Are Immortal’

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

The Amorphous Androgynous return with a 40-minute six-part epic rock odyssey Peter Hamill collaboration, ‘We Persuade Ourselves We Are Immortal’ out now on vinyl and CD here, available on all streaming services from 21st May […]

GARY NUMAN shares new track 'Saints And Liars' ahead of new album ‘Intruder’
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GARY NUMAN shares new track ‘Saints And Liars’ ahead of new album ‘Intruder’

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

Few artists continue to experiment with new sonic approaches and overarching conceptual themes so deep into their career, but Gary Numan has always been the type to break the mould. The synth-pop pioneer’s two recent […]

LISSIE announces ‘Catching A Tiger (Anniversary Edition)’ & ‘Watch Over Me (Early Works 2002-2009)’ 1
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LISSIE announces ‘Catching A Tiger (Anniversary Edition)’ & ‘Watch Over Me (Early Works 2002-2009)’

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

Gearing up for a very special summer, Lissie celebrates a decade of her seminal 2010 full-length debut with the expanded ‘Catching A Tiger (Anniversary Edition)’, which is out on June 25th via The Orchard. The […]

INTERVIEW with Kentucky pop-rock duo Rags And Riches 3
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Kentucky pop-rock duo Rags And Riches

March 29, 2021 Randall Radic

Recently, Lexington, Kentucky pop-rock duo Rags And Riches released the music video for “Crossfire,” a song about wading through all the anxieties and obstacles life throws at you and coming out sane. Made up of […]

SKAAR announces a new collection of songs titled ‘Waiting’ on April 16th - Hear lead single ‘Say Something Now’
New Music

SKAAR announces a new collection of songs titled ‘Waiting’ on April 16th – Hear lead single ‘Say Something Now’

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

With nominations for Best Pop Artist and Best New Artist at Spellemannprisen (the Norwegian Grammy Awards), millions of streams and growing acclaim, SKAAR is a star in her homeland. Also making significant progress internationally following […]

MORCHEEBA share new single 'The Moon' taken from upcoming album 'Blackest Blue' 1
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MORCHEEBA share new single ‘The Moon’ taken from upcoming album ‘Blackest Blue’

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

Morcheeba shares ‘The Moon’, the third single from the upcoming studio album ‘Blackest Blue’ due May 14th 2021. Released on a full moon ‘The Moon’ follows on recently released singles ‘Oh Oh Yeah’ and ‘Sounds Of Blue’; the latter released alongside […]

BEANS ON TOAST announces Winter 2021 tour dates 1
Gigs

BEANS ON TOAST announces Winter 2021 tour dates

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

Hitting the road between 2nd – 18th December and taking in 15 dates altogether, Beans will be making a beeline for some of the UK’s finest live haunts in Cambridge, Colchester, Bath, Exeter, Reading, Stoke, […]

Irish pop artist ALICE LA releases new single '21st Century Woman' - Listen Now!
New Music

Irish pop artist ALICE LA releases new single ’21st Century Woman’ – Listen Now!

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

Alice LA is a versatile artist dabbling in pop music, with a background in Multi-Media skills and such experimental yet striking visuals that gel well with her music, Upbeat and high energy live shows, a […]

THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Gold’ ahead of self titled second album - out July 30th 1
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THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Gold’ ahead of self titled second album – out July 30th

March 28, 2021 XS Noize

After shooting to the forefront of the UK folk/Americana scene with their debut album ‘Wild Silence’, The Wandering Hearts headed to the genre’s spiritual home of Woodstock at the start of 2020 to work on […]

NEWFAMILIAR share their second single ‘Here For You’ - Listen Now!
New Music

NEWFAMILIAR share their second single ‘Here For You’ – Listen Now!

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

With its combination of timeless songwriting, wholehearted emotion and fervent soul, newfamiliar established their huge potential with their debut track ‘How Can I?’. It accelerated to #1 on iTunes’ singer-songwriter chart and earned its first […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Gene - Olympian
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Gene – Olympian

March 26, 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. The recent reissue of the debut album […]

Irish singer/songwriter ANNABELLE releases new track 'Get You Off My Mind'
New Music

Irish singer/songwriter ANNABELLE releases new track ‘Get You Off My Mind’

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

Irish singer/songwriter Annabelle has gone from strength to strength, after releasing two radio hit singles, a debut Deluxe EP ‘Back To You’ and today is launching her third and brand new track ‘Get You Off […]

GRATEFUL DEAD announce 'Skull & Roses' 50th anniversary expanded editions
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GRATEFUL DEAD announce ‘Skull & Roses’ 50th anniversary expanded editions

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

Grateful Dead earned the band’s first-ever gold record in 1971 with its self-titled live album. Known to many fans as “Skull & Roses” (a reference to the cover art by Alton Kelly and Stanley Mouse) […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Aimee Steven - Don’t Forget It
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TRACK PREMIERE: Aimee Steven – Don’t Forget It

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

Liverpudlian songwriter & indie-queen Aimee Steven returns with some of her most unhinged, uniquely visceral work in the form of ‘Don’t Forget It’. Laced with fuzzed, biting guitar chords and psychedelic elements, it’s a low-tempo […]

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM share video for new single 'Puerile' - Watch Now!
New Music

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM share video for new single ‘Puerile’ – Watch Now!

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

Since Emperor of Ice Cream announced their return from a twenty-five-year hiatus in May 2020 and with the release of their long-awaited debut album ‘No Sound Ever Dies’ last August, they have embarked on a […]

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