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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

          The Cure
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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

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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
          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 […]

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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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          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
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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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        • 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 […]

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

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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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

          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, […]

          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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THE LOVELY EGGS - Announce New Single 'Long Stem Carnations + Rescheduled Tour Dates for 2021
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THE LOVELY EGGS – Announce New Single ‘Long Stem Carnations + Rescheduled Tour Dates for 2021

June 4, 2020 XS Noize

The Lovely Eggs will release brand new single ‘Long Stem Carnations’ on Friday, July 10 on Egg Records. The track, taken from their number one selling album ‘I am Moron’ will be released on limited-edition […]

INTERVIEW: Wendy James - "If I'm going to write good songs, then I want them for myself." 1
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INTERVIEW: Wendy James – ‘If I’m going to write good songs, then I want them for myself.’

June 4, 2020 XS Noize

WENDY JAMES returns with her new album QUEEN HIGH STRAIGHT. Released on 1st May 2020, it is her 5th solo album. English singer-songwriter Wendy, who was born in London, exploded onto the British music scene […]

SONARPILOT PRESENTS - The Mirage Project A collection of six stunning fractal films with bespoke electronic soundtracks
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SONARPILOT PRESENTS – The Mirage Project A collection of six stunning fractal films with bespoke electronic soundtracks

June 4, 2020 XS Noize

SONARPILOT PRESENTS – The Mirage Project A collection of six stunning fractal films with bespoke electronic soundtracks, appearing monthly online from May to December 2020 at www.themirageproject.com The Mirage Project is a series of six […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Vagabond Specter - Saturdast 3
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TRACK PREMIERE: Vagabond Specter – Saturdast

June 4, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Saturdast’ the new single from Vagabond Specter. The band was founded in 2015 and consists of four members. The band has previously released one LP in 2016 and […]

THE STREETS release new single 'I Wish You Loved You As Much As You Love Him ft. Donae'O & Greentea Peng'
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THE STREETS release new single ‘I Wish You Loved You As Much As You Love Him ft. Donae’O & Greentea Peng’

June 4, 2020 XS Noize

Mike Skinner has today released a new single; ‘I Wish You Loved You As Much As You Love Him ft. Donae’o & Greentea Peng’, which is the second track to be unveiled from his forthcoming […]

BOB MOULD announces new album 'Blue Hearts' out Sept 25th - Hear lead single 'American Crisis' 2
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BOB MOULD announces new album ‘Blue Hearts’ out Sept 25th – Hear lead single ‘American Crisis’

June 4, 2020 XS Noize

Legendary singer-songwriter-guitarist-bandleader Bob Mould has announced the release of an explosive new album. Blue Hearts arrives via Merge Records on Friday, September 25th. Mould’s 14th solo LP – which follows last year’s critically acclaimed Sunshine […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Ireland's Rising Star SEBA SAFE returns with 3rd Single 'Drip' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Ireland’s Rising Star SEBA SAFE returns with 3rd Single ‘Drip’ – Listen Now

June 3, 2020 XS Noize

After smashing his debut Other Voices appearance and selling out his initial Whelans Dublin headline show in under two weeks, Galway’s Seba Safe returns with new single ‘Drip’ on June 4th ahead of the rescheduled […]

GENE celebrate 25 years since the band's debut album with 'The Albums' box set
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GENE celebrate 25 years since the band’s debut album with ‘The Albums’ box set

June 3, 2020 XS Noize

On 14th August, Demon Records will release a Deluxe Edition vinyl box set collecting for the first all the studio albums of the much loved and respected Nineties’ band Gene. The Albums box set features all four of the band’s […]

Swedish alt duo SLIDE return with new single 'Waiting' - Listen Now
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Swedish alt duo SLIDE return with new single ‘Waiting’ – Listen Now

June 3, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of their stunning comeback single ‘Hello Spirit’ last month, Swedish duo Slide now continue their upward ascent as they deliver new single, alt-pop belter ‘Waiting’. Marking the second new offering since the […]

Manchester's JOELL JORDI Drops new indie-bop 'The Electric Between You and Me'
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Manchester’s JOELL JORDI Drops new indie-bop ‘The Electric Between You and Me’

June 1, 2020 XS Noize

Manchester’s 26-year-old singer-songwriter/musician, Joell Jordi unveils a stellar 90’s infused indie-bop ‘The Electric Between You and Me’, lifted from his debut 4-track EP out now. Following on from his recent single’ Living For Tonight’ and […]

NOFX and FRANK TURNER announce split covers album and share two singles
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NOFX and FRANK TURNER announce split covers album and share two singles

June 1, 2020 XS Noize

Today NOFX and Frank Turner announce release details for a split covers album, ‘West Coast Vs. Wessex’, which will arrive on July 31, 2020. Due for release via Fat Mike’s own Fat Wreck Chords label, […]

THE FLAMING LIPS release a brand new track 'Flowers of Neptune 6' - Listen Now
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THE FLAMING LIPS release a brand new track ‘Flowers of Neptune 6’ – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

Today, THE FLAMING LIPS release a brand new track “Flowers of Neptune 6,” their first new recording of 2020, available via Bella Union in the UK/Europe and Warner Records in the US. Produced by Dave […]

ANDY BELL from Ride remixes new bdrmm single - Listen Now
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ANDY BELL from Ride remixes new bdrmm single – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

bdrmm ’s current single ‘A Reason To Celebrate’ has been remixed by Ride man Andy Bell and the new version is out now on all digital platforms. In his GLOK guise, the guitarist has turned […]

CONOR SCOTT shares brand new video for 'Overthinking' - Watch Now
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CONOR SCOTT shares brand new video for ‘Overthinking’ – Watch Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

Conor Scott shares his brand new video for single ‘Overthinking’. Each video recorded in 1 take to give the most live version where possible. The video includes band members Phil Edgar (Guitar) & Eamon Ferris […]

JAKE BUGG releases new track 'Rabbit Hole' - Listen Now
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JAKE BUGG releases new track ‘Rabbit Hole’ – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

Jake Bugg has released a new track Rabbit Hole, which is available now via RCA Records/Sony Music. Following recent track and short film Saviours Of The City, new release Rabbit Hole was written and recorded […]

PAUL EPWORTH releases Guy Gerber's ‘DON’T F*CK WITH CATS remix’ of ‘LOVE GALAXY feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’
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PAUL EPWORTH releases Guy Gerber’s ‘DON’T F*CK WITH CATS remix’ of ‘LOVE GALAXY feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH today releases a new reworking of his recent single ‘Love Galaxy feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’, the ‘Don’t’ F*ck With Cats Remix’ by legendary dance producer and Rumors […]

WANDERLUST PT.1: Interview with Rebekah Fitch 1
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WANDERLUST PT.1: Interview with Rebekah Fitch

May 29, 2020 Sonja Sleator

I’m sure it’s crossed many of our minds: “Do I leave my home town in search of something better?” In this three-part series, I have interviewed three musicians on whether leaving their home to try […]

BLACK STAR RIDERS release new single 'Candidate For Heartbreak' - Listen Now
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BLACK STAR RIDERS release new single ‘Candidate For Heartbreak’ – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

In this unusual 2020, Black Star Riders are back with a new single Candidate For Heartbreak, set for release on 29th May, via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. 2020 shaped up to be a very different year […]

The Importance of Having a Unique Artist Name
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The Importance of Having a Unique Artist Name

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

If you are in the music industry, it is critical that people know your band’s name. Whether you are an individual artist or you have a band, people can’t learn more about you unless they […]

DMA'S release Martin Buttrich remix of 'Life Is A Game Of Changing'
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DMA’S release Martin Buttrich remix of ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S have today released a new remix of the track ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘THE GLOW’, due for release on 10th July. ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’ is a perfect […]

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