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          The Damned announce special new covers album “Not Like Everybody Else” in tribute to Brian James

          October 27, 2025

          The Damned announce the release of “Not Like Everybody Else”, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6th […]

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          Chet Faker Announces New Album ‘A Love For Strangers’ — Out 13th February 2026

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          Today, critically acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker officially kicks off the exciting next chapter of his storied career with the announce of his new album A Love For Strangers, slated for release on February 13th 2026 on […]

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          Cast have enjoyed the summer of a lifetime, creating unforgettable memories for the band and fans alike as they won over stadiums in the UK, Ireland and North America as guests to Oasis. That life-affirming […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits

          October 27, 2025

          Few bands embody the joyous intersection of funk, soul, and pop quite like Kool & The Gang. With a career spanning six decades and 23 studio albums, their influence runs deep; from disco dancefloors and […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice

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          “It’s a shit business”, proclaimed Les McQueen of Crème Brulee fame about the music industry. It is certainly a brutal business, as many have discovered. A fair chunk of the issue is the volume of […]

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          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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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 […]

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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: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium
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          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium

          October 21, 2025

          Many artists proudly boast of having special guests on their tours, but few can introduce one with the grace and humility of Graham Nash. Best known for his pivotal roles in The Hollies and Crosby, […]

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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

          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 […]

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          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 […]

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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: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

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          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 […]

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        • Glen Matlock
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          Glen Matlock on Reclaiming His Story in ‘I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol’ | XS Noize Podcast #254

          October 26, 2025

          In this episode, #254 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by a true architect of punk — Glen Matlock, the original bassist and founding spark of The Sex Pistols. Glen co-wrote ten […]

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          White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of “Night Light” | XS Noize Podcast #253

          October 21, 2025

          In this episode, #253 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album Night Light. This bold, live-driven reinvention captures […]

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          The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie: Celebrating “A Decade of Cavalcade” | XS Noize Podcast #252

          October 18, 2025

          In this episode, #252 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Aaron Starkie from The Slow Readers Club to celebrate A Decade of Cavalcade — marking ten years since the Manchester band’s […]

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SAINT JUDE shares new single ‘Keep The Light Inside The House’ - Watch Video
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SAINT JUDE shares new single ‘Keep The Light Inside The House’ – Watch Video

April 8, 2020 XS Noize

‘Keep The Light Inside The House’ is the latest offering from Saint Jude. The bedroom producer from Forest Hill, South London, first assumed the Saint Jude pseudonym in 2019 ahead of releasing his debut self-titled […]

Manchester four-piece IST IST will release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Architecture’ on 1st May 2020 1
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Manchester four-piece IST IST will release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Architecture’ on 1st May 2020

April 8, 2020 XS Noize

Manchester four-piece ist ist will release their highly anticipated debut album, ‘ Architecture ’, on 1st May 2020. Arguably one of the most uncompromising and idiosyncratic acts around, the post-punk quartet have been carving their […]

ALIAS KID release their brand new, highly anticipated single ‘All Gone Wrong’
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ALIAS KID release their brand new, highly anticipated single ‘All Gone Wrong’

April 8, 2020 XS Noize

Manchester-based rock n roll band ‘Alias Kid’ today release their brand new, highly anticipated single ‘All Gone Wrong’ which is now available on all major streaming platforms. The vibrant, punchy new track incorporates AK’s inherent […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Echotape - Back Streets of America
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Echotape – Back Streets of America

April 8, 2020 XS Noize

Echotape back making music after a year of hearing issues. “Back Streets of America” is the first in a cycle of new releases planned for this year which have been produced by Marc in the […]

WENDY JAMES shares new track 'Little Melvin' from new album 'Queen High Straight' out 1st May
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WENDY JAMES shares new track ‘Little Melvin’ from new album ‘Queen High Straight’ out 1st May

April 8, 2020 XS Noize

WENDY JAMES showcases her love of Motown on new track ‘Little Melvin’, taken from her forthcoming 5th solo album QUEEN HIGH STRAIGHT, which is released on 1st May 2020. An English singer-songwriter born in London, […]

HIGHTOWN PIRATES release 'Girl from the Library' the first single from their forthcoming new album 'All of the Above'
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HIGHTOWN PIRATES release ‘Girl from the Library’ the first single from their forthcoming new album ‘All of the Above’

April 7, 2020 XS Noize

Hightown Pirates today release ‘Girl from the Library’ the first single from their forthcoming new album ‘All of the Above.’ Hightown Pirates is the band formed by Simon Mason. Simon Mason is best known for […]

DMA'S release new video and announce May tour postponement as well as new album date
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DMA’S release new video and announce May tour postponement as well as new album date

April 7, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S have released a new video for single ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’ which was filmed at their recent headline London show at O2 Brixton Academy & directed by Jon Stone. The video release comes along with the […]

DANIEL MERRIWEATHER releases the incredible video for brand new track ‘RAIN’
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DANIEL MERRIWEATHER releases the incredible video for brand new track ‘RAIN’

April 7, 2020 XS Noize

Today, critically acclaimed artist DANIEL MERRIWEATHER releases the incredible video for brand new track ‘RAIN’. The track is now available across all DSPs here. A rescheduled live date has also been announced at London’s Omeara […]

BEANS ON TOAST releases timely new song, 'Strange Days' from Quarantine 1
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BEANS ON TOAST releases timely new song, ‘Strange Days’ from Quarantine

April 7, 2020 XS Noize

Written and recorded in quarantine, the cult folk singer cuts to the chase about life in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. Capturing the mood of the nation in his own candid style, ‘Strange Days’ […]

RINA SAWAYAMA shares new song 'Chosen Family' from debut album 'Sawayama' out April 17th
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RINA SAWAYAMA shares new song ‘Chosen Family’ from debut album ‘Sawayama’ out April 17th

April 7, 2020 XS Noize

After offering the chords and lyrics to fans early and calling on them to submit their own interpretations, Rina Sawayama returns to share the official song – “Chosen Family”. Produced by Danny L Harle and […]

INTERVIEW: Mystery Jets' Blaine Harrison - "The NHS is the closest thing we have to a religion in this country" 3
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ALBUM REVIEW: Mystery Jets – A Billion Heartbeats

April 7, 2020 Sonja Sleator

Four years on from their last album Mystery Jets release their sixth album A Billion Heartbeats. It was due to be released in 2019 but was put on hold as vocalist Blaine Harrison underwent emergency […]

LEE ROGERS shares new single 'Stayin Alive' ahead of his highly anticipated new album ‘Gameblood’
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LEE ROGERS shares new single ‘Stayin Alive’ ahead of his highly anticipated new album ‘Gameblood’

April 7, 2020 XS Noize

After many years of writing music and performing seven nights a week in his native Northern Ireland, Lee Rogers recorded a demo that piqued the interest of several record labels. In February 2005 he signed […]

ELMA ORKESTRA & RYAN VAIL share new single 'Love' - Listen Now
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ELMA ORKESTRA & RYAN VAIL share new single ‘Love’ – Listen Now

April 6, 2020 XS Noize

LOVE is the final single to be taken from the award-winning, audio-visual collaboration between Elma Orkestra & Ryan Vail, a fitting final chapter to the Borders project. We are all humans sharing the same planet […]

THE NATIONAL Announce "An Exciting Communal Event" Series
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THE NATIONAL Announce “An Exciting Communal Event” Series

April 6, 2020 XS Noize

Last Monday, The National celebrated the announcement of the 10th Anniversary High Violet Triple LP release with a YouTube premiere of their D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus-directed film “The National – ‘High Violet’ Live From […]

SPARKS release video for new song ‘One For The Ages’ - Watch Now
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SPARKS release video for new song ‘One For The Ages’ – Watch Now

April 6, 2020 XS Noize

In any sane universe, academic studies would be devoted to Ron and Russell Mael, as they are to Dylan, Bowie or The Beatles. Municipal buildings and parks would be named after them. Statues would be […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Strokes - The New Abnormal
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Strokes – The New Abnormal

April 6, 2020 Lee Campbell

Native New Yorkers, The Strokes are back with their best album since Room on Fire. Coincidental or not, The New Abnormal could be one of the most apt and timely album titles in recent music […]

REVIEW: Ryan McMullan - Ruthless Cupid EP
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REVIEW: Ryan McMullan – Ruthless Cupid EP

April 6, 2020 Sonja Sleator

Ruthless Cupid is the second EP from Northern Irish singer/songwriter Ryan McMullan. McMullan says, “The concept of the EP is based on the argument that Cupid may not be the humanitarian we may have been led to […]

F9 remix ALANIS MORISSETTE’S latest single ‘SMILING’ - Listen Now
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F9 remix ALANIS MORISSETTE’S latest single ‘SMILING’ – Listen Now

April 6, 2020 XS Noize

For eight years, Alanis Morissette fans have been waiting for a follow up to the Gold album, ‘Havoc And Bright Lights’ and finally the time has come! ‘Such Pretty Forks In The Road’ will be […]

NED’S ATOMIC DUSTBIN announce 30th Anniversary 'Ingredients EP' shows 1
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NED’S ATOMIC DUSTBIN announce 30th Anniversary ‘Ingredients EP’ shows

April 6, 2020 XS Noize

Returning to where it all began, NED’S ATOMIC DUSTBIN have announced two special shows at Stourbridge Town Hall for this coming December, with two at London Dingwalls the week prior. It has been over 30 […]

LAURA MARLING Announces new album, 'Song For Our Daughter', due for release this Friday 1
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LAURA MARLING Announces new album, ‘Song For Our Daughter’, due for release this Friday

April 6, 2020 XS Noize

Laura Marling is very pleased to share details of a new album which finds its release later this week. ‘Song For Our Daughter’ is released on Friday 10th April via Chrysalis/Partisan. It’s preceded today with […]

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