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          HAPPY MONDAYS Celebrate 40 Years with New Singles Compilation ‘The Factory Singles’ – Out December 5

          October 15, 2025

          London Records are to mark 40 years of the Happy Mondays with a series of special releases, beginning with the new compilation ‘The Factory Singles’, available November 28th on double CD, double LP & cassette. […]

          Courtney Barnett
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          Courtney Barnett Returns with New Single and Video “Stay in Your Lane”

          October 15, 2025

          Today, GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett makes an exciting return with her brand new single, “Stay In Your Lane.” The song kicks off her next musical chapter and is the first new material since the […]

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          Culture Wars Swing Back Hard with Anthemic New Single “Bittersweet”

          October 15, 2025

          Emotion-fueled rock collective Culture Wars return with their new single “Bittersweet,” an arena-ready, shout-from-the-rooftops anthem that showcases frontman Alex Dugan’s dynamic vocal range and the band’s ability to blend soaring hooks with raw angst. The […]

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          dust - Sky is Falling
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dust – Sky Is Falling

          October 15, 2025

          Dust’s Sky Is Falling doesn’t so much make a statement as just show up and grab your attention. The Australian 5-piece follow up on their 2023 debut with an album that isn’t polished or overworked; […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

          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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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          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 […]

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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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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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        • 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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        • Miles Kane | XS Noize Podcast #251
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          Miles Kane on new album ‘Sunlight in the Shadows’ & Working with Dan Auerbach | XS Noize Podcast #251

          October 15, 2025

          In this episode, #251 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Kane to discuss his electrifying new album Sunlight in the Shadows — a swaggering, soulful, and deeply personal record marking […]

          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 — […]

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BLANCO BROWN shares cinematic video for new single 'CountryTime' - Watch Now!
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BLANCO BROWN shares cinematic video for new single ‘CountryTime’ – Watch Now!

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

TrailerTrap creator and the mastermind behind the international sensation triple PLATINUM “The Git Up”, Blanco Brown now shares the official video for “CountryTime”.  “CountryTime,” considered to embody all that is TrailerTrap, was originally slated to […]

GEORGE EVE shares video for new single 'Gates' - Watch Now!
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GEORGE EVE shares video for new single ‘Gates’ – Watch Now!

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

George Eve’s early independent tracks such as ‘My Girl’ and ‘One Track Mind’ gave the young singer-songwriter his first airplay, which included support from Jack Saunders at Radio 1 and BBC introducing. Those two tracks […]

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH announces his new album ‘To Carry A Whale’ - out June 18th 1
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BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH announces his new album ‘To Carry A Whale’ – out June 18th

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

Benjamin Francis Leftwich will release his new album ‘To Carry A Whale’ on June 18th via Dirty Hit. It is Leftwich’s fourth album and comprises 10 brand new tracks, including lead single and album opener […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Donovan Woods - Whatever Keeps You Going
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Donovan Woods – Whatever Keeps You Going

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

In 2020, Donovan Woods released ‘Without People’ via his own Meant Well label. It’s an album that ranks as Woods’ most successful release with more than 10 million streams and climbing. Due March 26, a […]

ALBUM STREAM: Schaus - Pop EP
Album Stream

ALBUM STREAM: Schaus – Pop EP

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

Avant-pop artist Schaus returns with his bold new project ‘Pop EP’ set for release on 19th March. With influences ranging from R&B and Hip-Hop to J-Pop and Hyperpop, Schaus combines various hues and textures from […]

INTERVIEW: Project213 - blends punk, rock, and pop art on new single 'Bleed With Who?'
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Project213 – blends punk, rock, and pop art on new single ‘Bleed With Who?’

March 18, 2021 Randall Radic

Project213, aka Jared Hallock, makes innovative music, tip-toeing somewhere betwixt and between abstract sonic expressionism, punk, and rock, the result of natural limitations and inspiration. At once psychedelic and muscular, Project213’s latest music video, “Bleed […]

ARCHITECTS announce a headline UK tour for Feb/March 2022
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ARCHITECTS announce a headline UK tour for Feb/March 2022

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Following on from the release of their UK number 1 album ‘For Those That Wish To Exist’, ARCHITECTS have announced a UK arena tour for February and March 2022. You can watch the band discussing […]

THE HIGH KINGS perform a special ST PATRICK'S DAY show tonight with special guest Chloe Agnew
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THE HIGH KINGS perform a special ST PATRICK’S DAY show tonight with special guest Chloe Agnew

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Join the High Kings as their special guest to an intimate live performance this St. Patricks Day! “This show is a labour of love from our hearts to yours. “ Says member Darren Holden. “We […]

INGRID MICHAELSON shares 'To Begin Again' an uplifting duet featuring global superstar ZAYN
New Music

INGRID MICHAELSON shares ‘To Begin Again’ an uplifting duet featuring global superstar ZAYN

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Today pop singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson shares “To Begin Again,” an uplifting duet featuring global superstar ZAYN. Written as a snapshot of our current moment in time, the song serves as an acknowledgement of the hard times […]

CLANNAD share new version of 'In A Lifetime' featuring Denise Chaila - Watch Now!
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CLANNAD share new version of ‘In A Lifetime’ featuring Denise Chaila – Watch Now!

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Today BMG release IN A LIFETIME LIVE, a new recording of Clannad’s global smash originally released in 1985 with Bono of U2 as the featured vocalist. The new version featuring Denise Chaila (The Guardian’s ‘One […]

INTERVIEW: James Atkin (EMF) discusses his fifth full-length solo album – SONGS OF RESISTANCE
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INTERVIEW: James Atkin (EMF) discusses his fifth full-length solo album – SONGS OF RESISTANCE

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

James Atkin has released his fifth full-length solo release, SONGS OF RESISTANCE. Created during the 2020 pandemic lockdown, this album mirrors and reflects the current climate, the big questions and recent issues facing everyone on […]

TEENAGE FANCLUB release video for new single 'The Sun Won’t Shine On Me' 1
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TEENAGE FANCLUB release video for new single ‘The Sun Won’t Shine On Me’

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

With their new album Endless Arcade due for release 30th April, and having previously shared videos for the tracks ‘Home’ and ‘I’m More Inclined’, TEENAGE FANCLUB today share another new track, “The Sun Won’t Shine […]

UNKLE announce full tracklisting for the highly anticipated Rōnin I Mixtape 1
New Music

UNKLE announce full tracklisting for the highly anticipated Rōnin I Mixtape

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Today, James Lavelle’s UNKLE reveal the pre-order details for the highly anticipated Rōnin I Mixtape and the new single ‘If We Don’t Make It’. Watch the stunning visual preview of Rōnin I BELOW. UNKLE’s Rōnin […]

SQUID release 'Paddling' the second single taken from their forthcoming debut album, Bright Green Field
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SQUID release ‘Paddling’ the second single taken from their forthcoming debut album, Bright Green Field

March 16, 2021 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of their debut album announcement, SQUID release PADDLING, the second single to be lifted from one of the year’s most highly anticipated albums BRIGHT GREEN FIELD. Produced by Dan Carey, BRIGHT […]

BEN HOWARD announces global transmission from Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station on 8th April 1
Gigs

BEN HOWARD announces global transmission from Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station on 8th April

March 16, 2021 XS Noize

Ben Howard is pleased to share details of an exclusive one-off global live stream event to celebrate the release of his new album, Collections From The Whiteout, out on 26th March via Island Records. Filmed […]

CYPRESS HILL share new single ‘Champion Sound’ & announce livestream show at The Roxy
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CYPRESS HILL share new single ‘Champion Sound’ & announce livestream show at The Roxy

March 16, 2021 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling Hip Hop luminaries Cypress Hill today announces the release of their first new music since their critically acclaimed 9th studio album ‘Elephants On Acid’ in 2018. ‘Champion Sound’, produced and mixed by Detroit’s […]

INTERVIEW with Indie-Rock Duo Eucalyption
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Indie-Rock Duo Eucalyption

March 16, 2021 Randall Radic

Houston, Texas-based indie-rock duo recently released the music video for “Waiting,” a track from last year’s debut album, Go Ahead And Ignore This If You Want. Made up of brothers James and Ben Nissen, the […]

MARILLION announce “With Friends At St David’s”, a magical live album
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MARILLION announce “With Friends At St David’s”, a magical live album

March 16, 2021 XS Noize

On May 28th, Marillion will release their new live album “With Friends At St David’s”, recorded in Cardiff in November 2019. It all began with the release of “With Friends From The Orchestra” in 2019, […]

FEET sign deal with Nice Swan Records & announce August 2021 tour dates 1
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FEET sign deal with Nice Swan Records & announce August 2021 tour dates

March 16, 2021 XS Noize

FEET have signed to Nice Swan Records who will release the band’s brand-new EP early this summer, with the first single ‘Peace & Quiet’ to be released April 20. It will be the first new […]

ALBUM STREAM: Zenith Volt - TIMEKEEPER 2
Album Stream

ALBUM STREAM: Zenith Volt – TIMEKEEPER

March 16, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Hawaii-based synthwave project Zenith Volt exclusively streams his upcoming debut LP TIMEKEEPER with XS Noize. TIMEKEEPER is out March 19th on Aztec Records. On TIMEKEEPER, Zenith Volt says: I am so inspired by the […]

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