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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
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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
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          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
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          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
          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 […]

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          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
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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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        • 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
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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

          September 28, 2025

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THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS share new song ‘Come All Ye Faithful' - Listen Now
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THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS share new song ‘Come All Ye Faithful’ – Listen Now

June 24, 2020 XS Noize

The Psychedelic Furs have today made available a new song, ‘Come All Ye Faithful,’ from their highly anticipated new album, ‘Made Of Rain,’ released through Cooking Vinyl on Friday 31st July. ’Come All Ye Faithful’ […]

NOTHING BUT THIEVES release their new single 'Real Love Song' - Listen Now
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NOTHING BUT THIEVES release their new single ‘Real Love Song’ – Listen Now

June 24, 2020 XS Noize

Southend five-piece Nothing But Thieves have released their new single Real Love Song, which was premiered exclusively as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in the World on Radio 1 and follows their recent single Is Everybody […]

WENDY JAMES announces rescheduled tour for April 2021
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WENDY JAMES announces rescheduled tour for April 2021

June 24, 2020 XS Noize

WENDY JAMES is delighted to announce that her 19-date UK tour (originally booked for May and already rescheduled once for September) has been rescheduled to April 2021. Full dates below. “I’ve been waiting this out,” […]

Top Ten Ranked: Modern Sports Walk-Out Songs
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Top Ten Ranked: Modern Sports Walk-Out Songs

June 24, 2020 XS Noize

Across almost all major sports leagues and competitions, you’ll find at least once instance of a team or individual star walking to the arena of battle to their own song. The songs provide many benefits […]

RIDE's Mark Gardener and 2Square of France's Telepopmusik share 'Chained' single
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RIDE’s Mark Gardener and 2Square of France’s Telepopmusik share ‘Chained’ single

June 23, 2020 XS Noize

Now that shoegaze kingpins Ride are in touring limbo, frontman Mark Gardener has been busy with recording, production, mixing and mastering work at his OX4 Sound Studio. He has also released a new single, called […]

INTERVIEW: Ian McCulloch (Echo And The Bunnymen) – “We write great songs and we’ve written some of the greatest” 3
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ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN announce 2021 UK Tour Celebrating 40 Years of magical songs

June 23, 2020 XS Noize

One of the most influential British bands in modern history, Echo & The Bunnymen, have today announced a 16 date UK tour for May 2021. The tour, which opens at Sheffield City Hall on Friday […]

SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘All The Best Moves’ - Watch Video
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SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘All The Best Moves’ – Watch Video

June 23, 2020 XS Noize

Almost nine years on from their first foray into working together where they spent the summer of 2011 ensconced in an attic in Hammersmith making the distinctly wintery Funny Looking Angels LP, old mates Tom […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Proud Mary - Songs From Catalina
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ALBUM REVIEW: Proud Mary – Songs From Catalina

June 23, 2020 Sandra Blemster

Manchester band Proud Mary are back after a seven-year break with their new album Songs From Catalina, out 26th June. Proud Mary comprises Greg Griffin (vocals), Paul ‘Spot’ Newsome (guitars, bass, keys, drums, harmonica and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Neil Young - Homegrown
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ALBUM REVIEW: Neil Young – Homegrown

June 22, 2020 Michael Barron

Initially scheduled for release in 1975 but shelved and replaced by Tonight’s the Night because Homegrown was “a little too personal” for Neil at the time is now being released. With legendary musicians, Levon Helm […]

ALANIS MORISSETTE to release new album 'Such Pretty Forks In The Road' on July 31st
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ALANIS MORISSETTE to release new album ‘Such Pretty Forks In The Road’ on July 31st

June 22, 2020 XS Noize

Seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette announced her highly anticipated ninth album, SUCH PRETTY FORKS IN THE ROAD, will be released on July 31st of this year.  Alanis has already released “Reasons I Drink”, “Smiling” […]

BRIGHT EYES reveal details of long awaited new album 2
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BRIGHT EYES reveal details of long awaited new album

June 22, 2020 XS Noize

It’s been almost ten years since Bright Eyes last performed a show together (in Honolulu on 11/21/2011), but tonight they’re back together – with some additional friends – to play their brand new single “ […]

DAVID MCALMONT & HIFI SEAN release McHIFI debut single 'Bunker To Bunker' - Watch Video
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DAVID MCALMONT & HIFI SEAN release McHIFI debut single ‘Bunker To Bunker’ – Watch Video

June 22, 2020 XS Noize

‘Bunker to Bunker’ is the debut single from McHifi. ‘Bunker to Bunker’ is an elegy to being apart, a collision of Hifi Sean’s US Dance chart-topping electronica (Testify 2018), and McAlmont’s dynamic range. 2020 is […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: FVLCRVM - Hate List
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VIDEO PREMIERE: FVLCRVM – Hate List

June 22, 2020 XS Noize

Fast-rising Slovakian DJ / producer/musician FVLCRVM returns with a thought-provoking alt-pop gem ‘Hate List’ lifted from his brand new EP ‘Attentioncore due this July. He says: “There’s not much to add to this one. Although […]

PUBLIC ENEMY return with explosive new single 'State of the Union (STFU)' - Watch Video
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PUBLIC ENEMY return with explosive new single ‘State of the Union (STFU)’ – Watch Video

June 19, 2020 XS Noize

Public Enemy is back with a new song and video, “ State of the Union (STFU ),” a fiery return to the frontlines as they take on Donald Trump and his fascist regime. PE is […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Kristian Marr - Space and Time
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Kristian Marr – Space and Time

June 19, 2020 XS Noize

‘Space and Time’ is driving and assured indie-rock from Newcastle born singer-songwriter/musician Kristian Marr and is accompanied by a timely music video offering the prefect respite for us all right now. Kristian says: “‘Space and […]

SYLVETTE release new single 'Kelpius' produced by New Order's Phil Cunningham - Listen Now
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SYLVETTE release new single ‘Kelpius’ produced by New Order’s Phil Cunningham – Listen Now

June 19, 2020 XS Noize

“KELPIUS” is the new single from 5-piece Art-Rock band SYLVETTE which will be released on 19th June. The band joined forces with New Order guitarist Phil Cunningham and fellow Bad Lieutenant bandmate and producer Jake […]

TRACK PREMIERE: André Uhl precedes new October album with single 'Maximum Success'
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TRACK PREMIERE: André Uhl precedes new October album with single ‘Maximum Success’

June 19, 2020 XS Noize

Maximum Success is the new single from André Uhl’s upcoming album Relax and Implode, to be released on Berlin-based label Martin Hossbach on October 16th 2020. The song deals with the hunger for success, the […]

OOBERFUSE release Father's Day track: 'Father' - out today
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OOBERFUSE release Father’s Day track: ‘Father’ – out today

June 19, 2020 XS Noize

London duo OOBERFUSE release a brand new single in honour of Father’s Day this weekend: ‘Father’. ‘Father’ is a poetic, atmospheric and emotional new release from the duo of Hal St John and Cherrie Anderson. […]

REEF announce 25th anniversary reissue of debut album 'Replenish' 2
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REEF announce 25th anniversary reissue of debut album ‘Replenish’

June 19, 2020 XS Noize

Reef have announced the 25th-anniversary vinyl reissue of their beloved 1995 debut album, Replenish, out on September 25th via Hassle Hindsight. The vinyl will be available in a transparent orange colour pressing, which is limited […]

WANDERLUST PT.3: Interview with Luc Garrett 1
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WANDERLUST PT.3: Interview with Luc Garrett

June 19, 2020 Sonja Sleator

The third part of this series has me speaking to Luc Garrett from Armagh. Although chatting from his home town after coming back for the Easter holidays and getting stuck in lockdown, Luc had moved […]

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