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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
          Gigs

          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
          Podcast

          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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TRACK PREMIERE: MTRSS - Cali High
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TRACK PREMIERE: MTRSS – Cali High

October 27, 2020 XS Noize

MTRSS is an audio-visual voyage. It is a collaborative journey, exploring what happens when artists and digital alchemists get together to create order from chaos. And chaos from order. It is an intimate sonic adventure […]

ALBUM REVIEW: EELS - Earth to Dora
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: EELS – Earth to Dora

October 26, 2020 Michael Barron

“E”, aka Mark Oliver Everett is, unfortunately, no stranger to sadness and heartbreak. At 19 he found his father, Hugh Everett III dead. His sister Elizabeth committed suicide in 1996 and his mother Nancy died […]

THE GREAT LESLIE set to release new single 'Out Of My Hands' on 30th October
New Music

THE GREAT LESLIE set to release new single ‘Out Of My Hands’ on 30th October

October 26, 2020 XS Noize

The Great Leslie are a London based Alt-Rock band combining raw vocals with Rock n Roll influence to produce a sound that will leave you wanting more. Inspired by David Bowie, Ella Fitzgerald, Edith Piaf, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: William Shatner – The Blues
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ALBUM REVIEW: William Shatner – The Blues

October 26, 2020 David Ham

William Shatner is a rare cultural phenomenon, an actor and celebrity who has become a worldwide household name. Most people instantly think of James T. Kirk. The starship Captain on his five-year mission “ to […]

BAP KENNEDY To Receive Posthumous OH YEAH LEGEND AWARD as part of the NI Music Prize on November 12th
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BAP KENNEDY To Receive Posthumous OH YEAH LEGEND AWARD as part of the NI Music Prize on November 12th

October 26, 2020 XS Noize

This year’s Oh Yeah Legend Award is in association with Marie Curie, Belfast and is dedicated to the singer-songwriter Bap Kennedy, who died in 2016. This is in recognition of Bap’s enduring legacy, chiefly as […]

AC/DC unleashes the video for 'Shot In The Dark' - Watch Now! 2
New Music

AC/DC unleashes the video for ‘Shot In The Dark’ – Watch Now!

October 26, 2020 XS Noize

AC/DC unleashes the video for “Shot In The Dark” directed by their longtime video director, David Mallet. The release of the video was preceded by a conversation between Mallet and the band, touching on stories […]

THESE NEW PURITANS announce Hidden [MMXX], 10-year anniversary re-issue 1
New Music

THESE NEW PURITANS announce Hidden [MMXX], 10-year anniversary re-issue

October 26, 2020 XS Noize

Domino are delighted to be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of These New Puritans’ Hidden with Hidden [MMXX] – a re-issue of the original album in its full glory accompanied by new and unreleased material from […]

HAPPY MONDAYS band members Shaun and Bez launch 'Call The Cops' show on Youtube 2
New Music

HAPPY MONDAYS band members Shaun and Bez launch ‘Call The Cops’ show on Youtube

October 26, 2020 XS Noize

Sundays will never be the same again – Shaun and Bez have launched their own YouTube channel!!! ‘Shaun & Bez: Call The Cops’ first episode went live on Sunday 25TH October 2020 at 12 midday. […]

Former DURAN DURAN Frontman ANDY WICKETT Releases Second Set Of Early Demos!
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Former DURAN DURAN Frontman ANDY WICKETT Releases Second Set Of Early Demos!

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Fans of British new wave icons Duran Duran got the treat of a lifetime when Andy Wickett, the original vocalist of the group who was eventually replaced by Simon LeBon, released Girls On Film – 1979 […]

EMPORER OF ICE CREAM share 'Sunflower' video as 'No Sound Ever Dies' album hits No.1
New Music

EMPORER OF ICE CREAM share ‘Sunflower’ video as ‘No Sound Ever Dies’ album hits No.1

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Rarely (if ever) has a band’s debut album taken as long to reach its fans as No Sound Ever Dies by Emperor of Ice Cream, but perhaps theirs’ is no ordinary story. The album’s title alludes to the feeling within the band […]

AMY MONTGOMERY shares video for new single ‘Anywhere’ - Watch Now
New Music

AMY MONTGOMERY shares video for new single ‘Anywhere’ – Watch Now

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Amy Montgomery has shared her new single, ‘Anywhere’, the latest track to be taken from her forthcoming debut EP, Intangible, out on November 20th. Uplifting, radiant and full of character, ‘Anywhere’ is an inspiring and […]

GORILLAZ release 'Song Machine' today & announce live dates
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GORILLAZ release ‘Song Machine’ today & announce live dates

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez – the highly-anticipated new album from Gorillaz has finally arrived!  With seven episodes available to date, each with its very own video following the adventures of Noodle, 2D, […]

SIGUR RÓS set to release orchestral album 'ODIN'S RAVEN MAGIC' - out 4th December 2
New Music

SIGUR RÓS set to release orchestral album ‘ODIN’S RAVEN MAGIC’ – out 4th December

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Sigur Rós announce the long-awaited album release of Odin’s Raven Magic, an orchestral work featuring the Schola Cantorum of Reykjavik and L’Orchestre des Laureats du Conservatoire national de Paris. The work, which draws on the […]

HOT CHIP Unveil New Single & Video 'Straight To The Morning' Ft. JARVIS COCKER
New Music

HOT CHIP Unveil New Single & Video ‘Straight To The Morning’ Ft. JARVIS COCKER

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Hot Chip are pleased to announce their brand new single “Straight To The Morning” featuring the inimitable Jarvis Cocker. Produced by the band and Mark Ralph, the song is a transportive tonic of fresh, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Shards - 2020 (I Want To Go Home)
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TRACK PREMIERE: Shards – 2020 (I Want To Go Home)

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the latest track from Liverpudlian four-piece SHARDS. ‘2020 (I Want To Go Home)’, an effervescent, joyous piece of Northern Indie-Bliss built on an appealing lead hook and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: AMBERLAKE shares intimate acoustic version for ‘Gold Dust’
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TRACK PREMIERE: AMBERLAKE shares intimate acoustic version for ‘Gold Dust’

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Amberlake is the alias for London born Hong Kong producer and musician Nick Tsang, who creates sparkling, offbeat chill-pop gems as evident in his new track ‘Gold Dust’ featuring Emma Lauren. Today, we’re pleased to […]

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Amy Macdonald discusses her new album 'The Human Demands' 2
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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Amy Macdonald discusses her new album ‘The Human Demands’

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald has achieved huge international success while resolutely doing things her own way. World tours in front of 3.3 million people, over 200 million Spotify streams, four Top 5 albums (including her #1 debut), […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bruce Springsteen - Letter To You 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bruce Springsteen – Letter To You

October 22, 2020 Michael Barron

As well as being the first time since Born in the U.S.A. that Springsteen and the E Street Band recorded live in the studio; Letter To You is “the only album where it’s the entire […]

BEANS ON TOAST releases video for new single 'The Village Disco' Feat: FRANK TURNER 3
New Music

BEANS ON TOAST releases video for new single ‘The Village Disco’ Feat: FRANK TURNER

October 22, 2020 XS Noize

As BEANS ON TOAST prepares to get ‘Knee Deep In Nostalgia’ with his latest album, today, he casts us back in time to the heady days of “The Village Disco”. With a little help from […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Kino Motel - Waves 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Kino Motel – Waves

October 22, 2020 XS Noize

KINO MOTEL share the video for their debut single “Waves,” a sprawling, ominous, cinematic “grit pop” track. XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video today! Currently, Melbourne based, the duo, comprised of Ed […]

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