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          DOVES Unearth Lost Track ‘Spirit Of Your Friend’ Ahead of Upcoming ‘Best Of’ Collection

          October 6, 2025

          DOVES surprise fans and themselves by releasing a presumed lost track from their studio archive, bringing the soaring Spirit Of Your Friend out of the shadows of fan forum rumours and into the light. Added […]

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          JAMES Announce “Nothing But Love” – The Definitive Best Of and 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates

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          JAMES have announced Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of, due for release on 21 November. The release is a comprehensive and career-spanning collection, documenting the band’s journey from their early singles through to […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft announces 3Arena Dublin show for May 2026

          October 6, 2025

          2025 has already been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He has earned rapturous, stadium-wide receptions throughout his run of huge shows as special guest to Oasis, while his recent singles have generated great anticipation […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

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          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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          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 […]

          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

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        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          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

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          Gary Numan
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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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WILL BUTLER shares new single 'Close My Eyes' - Watch Video 1
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WILL BUTLER shares new single ‘Close My Eyes’ – Watch Video

August 19, 2020 XS Noize

On his new solo record Generations, out September 25th, Arcade Fire’s Will Butler digs beneath the recent chaos of the world and finds only more chaos. The songs are conversations that cycle back on themselves. […]

SQUID announces a headline show live at The Button Factory on 21st March 2021
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SQUID announces a headline show live at The Button Factory on 21st March 2021

August 19, 2020 XS Noize

Squid announces a headline show live at The Button Factory on 21st March 2021. Tickets €15.00 on sale this Friday at 10 AM. Last week, Squid released covers of Robert Wyatt’s’ ‘Pigs’ (In There) and […]

TEARS FOR FEARS announce ‘The Seeds Of Love’ 4CD / Blu ray super deluxe edition 1
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TEARS FOR FEARS announce ‘The Seeds Of Love’ 4CD / Blu ray super deluxe edition

August 19, 2020 XS Noize

Over thirty years on from its original release Tears For Fears third long-player ‘The Seeds Of Love’ has taken on mythical status, not only for its scope, ambition but also the fact that it took […]

TRACK PREMIERE: TEROUZ - Burn
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TRACK PREMIERE: TEROUZ – Burn

August 19, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Burn’  the new single from TEROUZ. TEROUZ is the guise of Cairo born illustrator/singer-songwriter Karim Terouz, who moved to Montreal in 2008. Before transforming his band into an […]

The Avalanches remix DMA'S track 'Criminals' - Listen Now
New Music

The Avalanches remix DMA’S track ‘Criminals’ – Listen Now

August 19, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S release new The Avalanches remix of single ‘Criminals’ today, taken from their critically acclaimed 3rd studio album ‘THE GLOW’ which was released last month and charted at an impressive #4 in the official UK […]

DOVES new music leaks... but fans must play it themselves 1
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DOVES new music leaks… but fans must play it themselves

August 19, 2020 XS Noize

Just weeks before the release of Doves’ fifth album, The Universal Want, the cherished Manchester-band has shared the album’s closing track, Forest House, but have left it to fans to work out how it sounds […]

PADDY HANNA shares new single 'Colosseum' - Watch Video 1
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PADDY HANNA shares new single ‘Colosseum’ – Watch Video

August 18, 2020 XS Noize

Paddy Hanna today shares new single Colosseum from his upcoming album The Hill, out October 16th via Strange Brew. The album is produced by Dan Fox of Girl Band and Paddy counts Burt Bacharach as a huge admirer. A cult figure in Dublin, often described as one the […]

ROE to release second EP ‘Things We Don’t Talk About’ on Friday 21st August
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ROE to release second EP ‘Things We Don’t Talk About’ on Friday 21st August

August 18, 2020 XS Noize

Award-winning Derry songwriter and performer ROE (21-year-old Roisin Donald) is set to release her second EP ‘Things We Don’t Talk About’ on Friday 21st August. The EP, so-called because of ROEs innate ability to pen […]

BEN GLOVER announces 'Arguing With Ghosts' the first single from his upcoming 'Sweet Wild Lily' EP
New Music

BEN GLOVER announces ‘Arguing With Ghosts’ the first single from his upcoming ‘Sweet Wild Lily’ EP

August 18, 2020 XS Noize

Arguing With Ghosts, the first single from Ben Glover’s upcoming EP, Sweet Wild Lily, will be released digitally on Proper Records on 8th September 2020. “We started talking about how the skyline and feel of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Killers - Imploding the Mirage
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Killers – Imploding the Mirage

August 18, 2020 Michael Barron

Whilst The Killers are a Nevada, US-based band, their British connection is just as potent; for it was in 2004 behind the Brixton Academy where Brandon Flowers first met fans of his band wearing “The […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Rex - Dm (feat. Silia Hollestelle)
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Rex – Dm (feat. Silia Hollestelle)

August 18, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is very pleased to premiere the video for Dm (feat. Silia Hollestelle) by Amsterdam post-punks Rex. Known for post-punk, new wave and Spanish rhythms, the Amsterdam-based band Rex explore topics on the […]

DOVES announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Wednesday, April 7th 2021
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DOVES announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Wednesday, April 7th 2021

August 18, 2020 XS Noize

Doves are returning to Ireland for their first headline, indoor live dates since 2009! A night Belfast’s Limelight have been confirmed in the band’s diary for 7th April 2021, with the cherished Manchester three-piece announcing […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce new album '91 Days In Isolation' - out 23 Oct 2020
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce new album ’91 Days In Isolation’ – out 23 Oct 2020

August 17, 2020 XS Noize

Manchester’s THE SLOW READERS CLUB have announced their fifth studio album, 91 Days in Isolation, out on October 23rd self-released via their own label, SRC Records. 91 Days in Isolation swiftly follows their Top 10 […]

JAMIE WEBSTER releases DOCK-UMENTARY from Liverpool’s historic docklands - Watch Now
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JAMIE WEBSTER releases DOCK-UMENTARY from Liverpool’s historic docklands – Watch Now

August 17, 2020 XS Noize

Already nearing ‘legend’ status himself in the music city of Liverpool, people-powered singer-songwriter, Jamie Webster nods to the heroes of the past in an evocative live performance, titled Dockumentary, filmed amidst the unregenerated remnants of […]

THE JAPANESE HOUSE shares video for new single ‘Dionne’ feat Justin Vernon of Bon Iver
New Music

THE JAPANESE HOUSE shares video for new single ‘Dionne’ feat Justin Vernon of Bon Iver

August 17, 2020 XS Noize

The Japanese House shares her brand new EP, Chewing Cotton Wool, including the new single ‘Dionne’ featuring Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and its accompanying lyric video. Chewing Cotton Wool is the first full body […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Vita and the Woolf - Anna Ohio
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Vita and the Woolf – Anna Ohio

August 17, 2020 Amanda Stock

Philadelphia born Vita and the Woolf is singer-songwriter, musician and producer Jennifer Pague. When Pague initially started the synth-pop/ indie project Vita and the Woolf back in 2012, it was a seven-piece ensemble and went […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Marsicans - Ursa Major
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Marsicans – Ursa Major

August 17, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

For how long they’ve been around, it’s certainly surprising that Leeds quartet Marsicans are just now getting around to releasing their debut album. They’ve been on the go for close to a decade already, with […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Erasure - The Neon
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Erasure – The Neon

August 15, 2020 Chris Snoddon

Electronic Music’s dynamic duo Andy Bell and Vince Clarke better known as Erasure embark on their 18th Studio album release this week and its a rather rowdy affair in comparison to 2017’s thought-provoking World be […]

THE KILLERS share their incredible new single 'Dying Breed' - Listen Now
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THE KILLERS share their incredible new single ‘Dying Breed’ – Listen Now

August 14, 2020 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their new album, Imploding The Mirage, released next Friday on Island Records, THE KILLERS have shared their incredible new single, “Dying Breed,” out now. Already bubbling under as a fan […]

THE FLAMING LIPS share video for 'Will You Return / When You Come Down' from new album "AMERICAN HEAD" 1
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THE FLAMING LIPS share video for ‘Will You Return / When You Come Down’ from new album “AMERICAN HEAD”

August 14, 2020 XS Noize

Today, The Flaming Lips release another new song and video, “Will You Return / When You Come Down”, from their highly-anticipated new album AMERICAN HEAD set for release 11th September via Bella Union in the […]

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