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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
          Album Reviews

          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, […]

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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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Ride guitarist/singer ANDY BELL releases new single ‘Skywalker’ - Watch the video by Jean De Oliviera
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Ride guitarist/singer ANDY BELL releases new single ‘Skywalker’ – Watch the video by Jean De Oliviera

February 5, 2021 XS Noize

Ride guitarist/singer Andy Bell’s new single ‘Skywalker’ is out today. It occupies the middle ground between Revolver-era Beatles and Neu! and is one of the highlights of his acclaimed debut solo album, The View From […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Anna Krantz Explores the Hypocrisy Behind the Government's Treatment of Musicians with ‘Unacceptable’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Anna Krantz Explores the Hypocrisy Behind the Government’s Treatment of Musicians with ‘Unacceptable’

February 5, 2021 XS Noize

“Where Would You Be Without Art & Music” It’s a question asked regularly by the UK & Ireland’s creative and musician community over the past year, through one of the most challenging periods for the […]

DEPARTURE LOUNGE are joined by legendary R.E.M. guitarist PETER BUCK on their new single 'Australia'
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DEPARTURE LOUNGE are joined by legendary R.E.M. guitarist PETER BUCK on their new single ‘Australia’

February 5, 2021 XS Noize

From Athens, Georgia to Australia in one bound, the sound of legendary R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck’s twelve strings jangle their inimitable way through the latest single from Departure Lounge, reunited Bella Union-alumni ‘critics choice’ band, […]

DAVID GRAY shares video for 'Heart & Soul' from his twelfth studio album 'Skellig' - out February 19th 2021 1
New Music

DAVID GRAY shares video for ‘Heart & Soul’ from his twelfth studio album ‘Skellig’ – out February 19th 2021

February 5, 2021 XS Noize

David Gray will release his twelfth studio album, Skellig, via Laugh a Minute Records / AWAL Recordings on February 19, 2021, on digital formats, with CD & vinyl to follow in May. The second LP […]

PALE WAVES Announce 2022 UK Tour
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PALE WAVES Announce 2022 UK Tour

February 5, 2021 XS Noize

PALE WAVES have announced their 2022 UK tour, kicking off on 11 February in Bristol and culminating in a huge hometown show in Manchester on 1 March. The tour announcement comes ahead of the band’s […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Philippe Cohen Solal & Mike Lindsay - 'Scattering the fierce foeman (ft. Adam Glover & Hannah Peel)'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Philippe Cohen Solal & Mike Lindsay – ‘Scattering the fierce foeman (ft. Adam Glover & Hannah Peel)’

February 5, 2021 XS Noize

Today Friday 5th February, Philippe Cohen Solan (from Gotan Project) and Mike Lindsay (from Tunng) are releasing an album called ‘OUTSIDER’. It’s an album putting to music the work of a famous visual artist Henry […]

HIGHTOWN PIRATES release incredible new single ‘The Boy In The Doorway’
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HIGHTOWN PIRATES release incredible new single ‘The Boy In The Doorway’

February 4, 2021 XS Noize

‘The Boy In The Doorway’ is the latest single from Margate via London, via Brighton, via Liverpool revolving group of musicians that goes under the guise of Hightown Pirates, led by Simon Mason. The band’s […]

THE KLF release second new album ‘Come Down Dawn’ to streaming services
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THE KLF release second new album ‘Come Down Dawn’ on streaming services

February 4, 2021 XS Noize

British electronic band The KLF  also known as the Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, The JAMs and the Timelords have followed up their surprise album ‘Solid State Logik 1’ on new years day 2021 with […]

KIM GORDON releases video for 'Hungry Baby' - Watch Now!
New Music

KIM GORDON releases video for ‘Hungry Baby’ – Watch Now!

February 4, 2021 XS Noize

Today legendary musician and multi-disciplinary artist Kim Gordon releases the new video for “Hungry Baby,” directed by Clara Balzary and starring Coco Gordon-Moore, produced by Ways & Means. “Hungry Baby” is on Kim’s solo debut […]

BASTILLE announce ‘ReOrchestrated’ - a new documentary film on Amazon Prime Video 2
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BASTILLE announce ‘ReOrchestrated’ – a new documentary film on Amazon Prime Video

February 4, 2021 XS Noize

ReOrchestrated is a feature-length documentary film starring Bastille, arriving worldwide via Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday 10th February 2021. Fans can also stream the Amazon Original track ‘Warmth’, which features during the opening sequence of […]

Dark Horse Records Celebrate JOE STRUMMER's Solo Years With 'Assembly' - A Career-Spanning Best Of Album
New Music

Dark Horse Records Celebrate JOE STRUMMER’s Solo Years With ‘Assembly’ – A Career-Spanning Best Of Album

February 4, 2021 XS Noize

Dark Horse Records has announced the upcoming release of a new best-of album from The Clash legend, Joe Strummer. ‘Assembly’ arrives Friday 26th March 2021 on gatefold 2xLP black vinyl, CD and digitally for streaming […]

BOOK REVIEW: Michael Jackson in Comics By Céka
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Michael Jackson in Comics By Céka

February 4, 2021 Michael Barron

Who would have thought that the eighth child to a crane operator living in a two-bedroom house would one day go on to be the biggest selling artist of all time? Was this due to […]

TRACK PREMIERE: tAngerinecAt – Something Broke Inside 3
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TRACK PREMIERE: tAngerinecAt – Something Broke Inside

February 4, 2021 Randall Radic

UK-based electronic/post-punk/art-pop/ experimental duo tAngerinecAt introduces their spellbinding single, “Something Broke Inside.” Following on the heels of their last album, Many Kettles, featuring the darkly bewitching “Roses from Blood,” tAngerinecAt marks 2021 with music at […]

STEREOLAB Announce 'Electronically Possessed' (Switched On Volume 4) - Out Feb 26th 1
New Music

STEREOLAB share ‘Household Names’, from Electronically Possessed (Switched On Volume 4), out Feb 26th

February 3, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Stereolab have shared ‘Household Names’, the latest single from the upcoming Electrically Possessed [Switched On Volume 4], the fourth addition to their Switched On series of compilations. This new volume will be released via […]

THE WEEKND brings The After Hours Tour to SSE Arena, Belfast on 13th October 2022
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THE WEEKND brings The After Hours Tour to SSE Arena, Belfast on 13th October 2022

February 3, 2021 XS Noize

The Weeknd announces The After Hours Tour. The 104-date global tour will kick off on January 14th in Vancouver at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena with stops in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, Berlin, […]

INTERVIEW: Talking with vocalist Brooke Austen of Prismatics 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Talking with vocalist Brooke Austen of Prismatics

February 3, 2021 Randall Radic

New wave/dream-pop/post-punk band Prismatics recently released their sophomore EP, Endlessly, a six-track collection of gorgeously evocative music reflecting the complexities of the modern world. Made up of Brooke Austen (synths, vocals), Josh Clark (backing vocals, […]

TULLIAH shares new single ‘Distant Dreams’ & announces her debut EP 'Fre$h Hugs' - out 12th March 2
New Music

TULLIAH shares new single ‘Distant Dreams’ & announces her debut EP ‘Fre$h Hugs’ – out 12th March

February 3, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of Tulliah’s recent single ‘Just My Type (A Little Bit Lonely)’, the 19-year-old singer-songwriter from Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, has today unveiled a stunning new single ‘Distant Dreams’ alongside news her debut EP […]

newfamiliar release video for debut single ‘How Can I?’ - Watch Now!
New Music

newfamiliar release video for debut single ‘How Can I?’ – Watch Now!

February 3, 2021 XS Noize

After making a high profile debut at Radio 1’s Big Weekend last year, newfamiliar today release their debut track ‘How Can I?’ via Atlas Artists / Parlophone. Originally from Belfast, Ryan Johnston (vocals) met his […]

M. WARD shares new video for 'Violets For Your Furs', from new album 'Think of Spring' 2
New Music

M. WARD shares new video for ‘Violets For Your Furs’, from new album ‘Think of Spring’

February 2, 2021 XS Noize

M. Ward has released his new video for ‘Violets For Your Furs’ today, a rendition of the Billie Holiday song that is featured on his latest album ‘Think of Spring’. Directed by Holly Andres, Ward […]

GANG OF FOUR announce 77-81 box set - out March 12th
New Music

GANG OF FOUR announce 77-81 box set – out March 12th

February 2, 2021 XS Noize

Initially scheduled for release last year, but delayed due to production issues, we are pleased to announce that GANG OF FOUR: 77-81 will now be out March 12 and available in LP and CD editions. […]

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