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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
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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
          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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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Stockholm’s VELOCET release new single ‘Money First’ - Listen Now!
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Stockholm’s VELOCET release new single ‘Money First’ – Listen Now!

November 16, 2020 XS Noize

Stockholm’s Velocet offer up undeniable pop cuts, centred around their charming yet deadpan delivery, the vein of Grimes, Charli XCX and FKA Twigs. Meeting at the Royal Ballet Academy in Stockholm, a classically trained nature […]

EVANESCENCE Announces Live Stream Event For December 5th
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EVANESCENCE Announces Live Stream Event For December 5th

November 16, 2020 XS Noize

Evanescence Announces Live Stream Event For December 5th. Performing both new and old songs, tickets for Evanescence: A Live Session From Rock Falcon Studio are available now at www.EvanescenceLive.com. Evanescence will be hosting their first […]

PIXIES announced to headline BINGLEY WEEKENDER 2021! 1
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PIXIES announced to headline BINGLEY WEEKENDER 2021!

November 16, 2020 XS Noize

Organisers SSD Concerts have announce PIXIES as headliners on Sunday 8 August at Yorkshire’s Bingley Weekender 2021. Friday 6th features legendary Leeds indie outfit Embrace with co-headliners Primal Scream. Saturday night will be headlined by […]

JAMES with very special guests HAPPY MONDAYS announce 3Arena, Dublin show on 1st December 2021
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JAMES with very special guests HAPPY MONDAYS announce 3Arena, Dublin show on 1st December 2021

November 16, 2020 XS Noize

James have announced a huge arena tour for November and December 2021 with very special guests Happy Mondays. The new dates mark 33 years since the two Factory label mates toured together back in 1988 […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Ded Rabbit - Gotta Get Outta This Place
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TRACK PREMIERE: Ded Rabbit – Gotta Get Outta This Place

November 16, 2020 XS Noize

Highlands rockers Ded Rabbit have revealed a tantalising slice of what’s to come in the shape of their raucous new single, “Gotta Get Outta This Place”. Recently signing to newly formed Dirty Fader Records, owned […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The War On Drugs - LIVE DRUGS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The War On Drugs – LIVE DRUGS

November 15, 2020 Lee Campbell

Neo-psychedelic rockers, The War on Drugs, led by Philly native Adam Granduciel, return with a collection of live performances, spanning their last six years on the road. LIVE DRUGS encapsulates the evolution of the most […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Style Council – Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Style Council – Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council

November 14, 2020 Lori Gava

Way long ago in the 1980s, the Modfather Paul Weller got a brilliant idea about the formation of a new band after the demise of his seminal band The Jam. This unique concoction would combine […]

BOB MOULD announces second 'Distortion' vinyl boxset 1
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BOB MOULD announces second ‘Distortion’ vinyl boxset

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

On January 22nd, 2021, Demon Music Group will release Distortion: 1996-2007, the second of four vinyl boxsets chronicling the solo career of legendary American musician Bob Mould. It follows hot on the heels of the […]

ALICE COOPER Unveils 'Rock & Roll' Featuring Steve Hunter, Johnny Bee, Paul Randolph & Joe Bonamassa 1
New Music

ALICE COOPER Unveils ‘Rock & Roll’ Featuring Steve Hunter, Johnny Bee, Paul Randolph & Joe Bonamassa

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

Alice Cooper releases “Rock & Roll” today as a first taste of the upcoming studio album Detroit Stories, coming February 26, 2021, on earMUSIC. “Rock & Roll,” a classic song by The Velvet Underground from […]

WILD YOUTH release new single 'Through the Phone' - Listen Now! 2
New Music

WILD YOUTH release new single ‘Through the Phone’ – Listen Now!

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

Wild Youth – one of the most exciting indie-pop bands to emerge from Ireland – reveal “Through the Phone”, a tender pop banger demonstrating yet again what the band have become known for over the […]

KITT PHILIPPA's debut album 'Human' wins Album of The Year in Northern Ireland Music Prize 2020
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KITT PHILIPPA’s debut album ‘Human’ wins Album of The Year in Northern Ireland Music Prize 2020

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

With all three of the first singles from Kitt Philippa’s debut album nominated for Best Song by the Northern Irish Music Prize – the expectation was high for the album and it doesn’t disappoint, scooping […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sandra-Mae Lux - Happily Ever Now
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sandra-Mae Lux – Happily Ever Now

November 13, 2020 Randall Radic

London-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sandra-Mae Lux introduces her first full-length album, Happily Ever Now. Written by Sandra-Mae and Alan D. Marriott, and produced by Gil Cang, the album features the talents of Robin Mullarkey (bass) […]

SIGUR RÓS share new single & video 'STENDUR ÆVA' - taken from forthcoming orchestral album 'ODIN'S RAVEN MAGIC'
New Music

SIGUR RÓS share new single & video ‘STENDUR ÆVA’ – taken from forthcoming orchestral album ‘ODIN’S RAVEN MAGIC’

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

Sigur Rós share new single & video “Stendur æva,” the second single is taken from their long-awaited album ‘Odin’s Raven Magic,’ a collaboration between the band, Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir, Icelandic music legend Hilmar Örn […]

LILLA VARGEN shares new track 'Blueprints' - Listen Now!
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LILLA VARGEN shares new track ‘Blueprints’ – Listen Now!

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

Having accumulated 30 million streams and completed a huge arena tour as a guest to Dermot Kennedy, Lilla Vargen is one of Ireland’s fastest rising new talents. After a break this Summer writing and recording, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Adam Sweet - Here to Nowhere
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Adam Sweet – Here to Nowhere

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

Independent blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, Adam Sweet, will release ‘Here to Nowhere’ as a single on Friday 13th November 2020, along with an accompanying video which XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere today. Sentiments run […]

DEFTONES release video for 'Genesis' taken from the new album 'Ohms' out September 25th 1
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DEFTONES unveil new track ‘Passenger’ (Mike Shinoda Remix) – Listen Now!

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

Deftones release “Passenger” (Mike Shinoda Remix). The band will exclusively premiere the accompanying visual at the virtual Adult Swim Festival on YouTube at 9:12 pm PST/12:12 am EST / 5:12 am GMT. The countdown has already begun for the […]

DJANGO DJANGO announce new album 'Glowing In The Dark' & share title track video 1
New Music

DJANGO DJANGO announce new album ‘Glowing In The Dark’ & share title track video

November 12, 2020 XS Noize

Over the course of their extraordinarily accomplished discography to date, Django Django have constantly headed left where others have gone right. Described by The Guardian as “capable of making music that sounds close to perfection”, […]

FLEET FOXES release video for 'Sunblind' - Watch Now!
New Music

FLEET FOXES release video for ‘Sunblind’ – Watch Now!

November 12, 2020 XS Noize

Fleet Foxes have released a new Sean Pecknold directed video for “Sunblind” off their widely celebrated, fourth full-length Shore, which was surprise-released digitally on, September 22nd, at 6:31 am PT/9:31 am ET, the Autumnal Equinox. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: AC/DC - Power Up
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: AC/DC – Power Up

November 12, 2020 Michael Barron

Affectionately known as “Acca Dacca” in their hometown Australia, this Sydney based act following their 2015-16 Rock or Bust tour were named as the year’s biggest-earning rock band during that period by Forbes Magazine. This […]

THE PALE WHITE share video for mammoth new single 'Glue'
New Music

THE PALE WHITE share video for mammoth new single ‘Glue’

November 12, 2020 XS Noize

The Pale White have returned with huge new single ‘Glue’ which follows the band’s comeback single ‘Take Your Time’, which arrived earlier this summer and ushered in a new era for the Newcastle trio, in […]

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