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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
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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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          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 […]

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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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THE ANCHORESS announces new album 'The Art of Losing' - Hear first single ‘Show Your Face’ 1
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THE ANCHORESS announces new album ‘The Art of Losing’ – Hear first single ‘Show Your Face’

November 3, 2020 XS Noize

‘The Art of Losing’, the second album from Welsh multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies), will be released on March 5th 2021 (via Kscope). The first single ‘Show Your Face’ is available from today, […]

INTERVIEW: Paradise Lost’ Gregor Mackintosh discusses new album 'Obsidian' 1
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INTERVIEW: Paradise Lost’ Gregor Mackintosh discusses new album ‘Obsidian’

November 2, 2020 Dan Volohov

Dan Volohov talks to Gregor Mackintosh, co-founder and guitarist of Paradise Lost. Gregor speaks about the recent “Obsidian” album and re-arranging cover versions, about his technique of writing songs and the nature of previous “Medusa” […]

DOVES mark the long-awaited release of their fifth album with the new single: BROKEN EYES
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DOVES announce 2021 outdoor show at The Piece Hall, Halifax

November 2, 2020 XS Noize

The Live at The Piece Hall series has added a further legendary name to its 2021 line-up, as Manchester alternative rock band Doves has been announced to play a special outdoor performance at the prized […]

SOUND OF BELFAST 2020 Full programme announced 2
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SOUND OF BELFAST 2020 Full programme announced

November 2, 2020 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced details of its Sound of Belfast 2020 programme. Now in its 7th year, this annual celebration, dedicated to the sounds of the city is normally dominated by live […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Goo Goo Dolls – It’s Christmas All Over
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ALBUM REVIEW: Goo Goo Dolls – It’s Christmas All Over

November 2, 2020 David Ham

“It’s Christmas” shouts Noddy Holder on every Christmas compilation album and on every mainstream radio show and on every Spotify playlist. Having a popular Christmas song can be very lucrative. People may not know any […]

REVIEW: October Drift - Naked EP 2
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REVIEW: October Drift – Naked EP

November 2, 2020 Sandra Blemster

October Drift returns with their acoustic EP Naked released on Physical Education Records on 6th November. This follows on from the success of their debut album Forever Whatever, released earlier this year, which received critical […]

Actor & Musician DANIEL DONSKOY shares debut single ‘24’ - Listen Now!
New Music

Actor & Musician DANIEL DONSKOY shares debut single ‘24’ – Listen Now!

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Introducing a musician without borders: Daniel Donskoy. Starting in Moscow, Daniel’s career has taken him all over the world, from Germany to North America, the Middle East to London and shows no signs of stopping. […]

SONNY shares new single ‘Place I Love’ - Listen Now!
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SONNY shares new single ‘Place I Love’ – Listen Now!

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Stirring timeless influences with modern pop sensibilities, 21-year-old Sonny offers something a little different in the current landscape. It’s a sound that has seen him reach 20 million streams at Spotify within just a handful […]

PARIS JACKSON makes her solo debut with 'Let Down' - Watch Video 1
New Music

PARIS JACKSON makes her solo debut with ‘Let Down’ – Watch Video

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Today, 22-year-old singer, songwriter, actress, model and activist Paris Jackson makes her solo debut with a song and music video entitled “Let Down.” This notably marks her inaugural solo release for Republic Records. It also […]

FRANK TURNER & JON SNODGRASS release video for new single 'The Fleas' - Watch Now!
New Music

FRANK TURNER & JON SNODGRASS release video for new single ‘The Fleas’ – Watch Now!

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

“There is nothing wrong with the planet, the planet is fine… the people are f***ed”… So said the late US comedian George Carlin in one of his final and most famous sketches. As the apocalypse […]

BOOK REVIEW: Hip Hop Family Tree Book 1: 1970s -1981 by Ed Piskor
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Hip Hop Family Tree Book 1: 1970s -1981 by Ed Piskor

October 30, 2020 Michael Barron

This New York Times best-selling series (completed in 2013) won the hearts and minds of American graphic novel critics. When NPR listed “Hip Hop Family Tree” in their 100 favourite graphic novels (of all genres) […]

The Boxer Rebellion’s Nathan Nicholson & Adam Harrison link up with filmmaker Ben Lankester to become BIG IDEAS & announce debut EP
New Music

The Boxer Rebellion’s Nathan Nicholson & Adam Harrison link up with filmmaker Ben Lankester to become BIG IDEAS & announce debut EP

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Following years of critical and global, recording and touring success as members of The Boxer Rebellion, Tennessee-born Nathan Nicholson and London’s Adam Harrison have teamed up with London-based writer, director and photographer Ben Lankester to […]

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares video for new single 'Crying at the Discotheque'
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares video for new single ‘Crying at the Discotheque’

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared the video for her recent single Crying at the Discotheque, which was filmed in empty venues across London to raise awareness of #WeMakeEvents and the lack of support for the live […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Anzac Park - Ice
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Anzac Park – Ice

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Anzac Park is an 18-year-old LGBT alternative pop artist with roots in New Zealand, Central Europe and Britain. Influenced by artists such as Lorde, Grimes and Fka Twigs, Park is fascinated by the phenomenon of […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Rupert Stroud - Normal People
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TRACK PREMIERE: Rupert Stroud – Normal People

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Following rave press and radio support for last year’s Along The Low album and fresh from inking a distribution deal with 3Tone Records, Yorkshire singer-songwriter Rupert Stroud is back today with a slow-burning new track. […]

CROWDED HOUSE reunites for first European tour in more than ten years
Gigs

CROWDED HOUSE release video for new single ‘Whatever You Want’ starring Mac DeMarco

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Crowded House debuts their first new music in more than ten years with the single ‘Whatever You Want’. The video for ‘Whatever You Want’ stars indie artist Mac DeMarco making his acting debut. Crowded House […]

DANIEL LANOIS announces new album 'Heavy Sun' - Hear new track '(Under The) Heavy Sun' 1
New Music

DANIEL LANOIS announces new album ‘Heavy Sun’ – Hear new track ‘(Under The) Heavy Sun’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Today, acclaimed songwriter and producer Daniel Lanois has announced a new album for April 2021, Heavy Sun. He has also shared the first single from the album, “(Under The) Heavy Sun”. Heavy Sun will be […]

The famous IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM Christmas show is given green light
Gigs

The famous IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM Christmas show is given green light

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

The famous Ian Prowse & Amsterdam Christmas show on Sat 12th Dec is now taking places at the Liverpool Philharmonic, Hope St, L1. If you’ve bought a ticket for the O2 Academy it can be […]

THE KILLS share unreleased cover of 'I Put A Spell On You' 2
New Music

THE KILLS share unreleased cover of ‘I Put A Spell On You’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Earlier this month The Kills revealed plans for an extraordinary career-spanning B-sides and rarities album titled Little Bastards out December 11th on Domino. Today, the band share the second track from the collection, just in […]

MYD releases new single 'Moving Men (ft. Mac DeMarco)' - Watch Video
New Music

MYD releases new single ‘Moving Men (ft. Mac DeMarco)’ – Watch Video

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Myd and Mac DeMarco are an unlikely pairing, coming from opposite sides of the world and opposite sides of the musical spectrum. But the two have long admired each other’s music & they eventually met […]

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