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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
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          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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          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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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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 […]

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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 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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Northern Ireland blues guitar legend RONNIE GREER releases swinging live album – Blues Constellation 1
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Northern Ireland blues guitar legend RONNIE GREER releases swinging live album – Blues Constellation

March 31, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Ireland blues guitar legend Ronnie Greer celebrates his third CD release with a swinging live album – Blues Constellation – that features his core band with an all-star line-up of special guests, recorded live […]

GAZ COOMBES & DANNY GOFFEY cover Kelis' Milkshake for 10th anniversary of THE HOTRATS 1
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GAZ COOMBES & DANNY GOFFEY cover Kelis’ Milkshake for 10th anniversary of THE HOTRATS

March 31, 2020 XS Noize

In 2010, one half of Britain’s much-loved pop-rock combo Supergrass, Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey teamed with world-renowned producer Nigel Godrich to bring you The Hotrats.  With the original intention of diving into the studio […]

MYSTERY JETS release remix of 'A Billion Heartbeats' by CHILD OF THE PARISH
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MYSTERY JETS release remix of ‘A Billion Heartbeats’ by CHILD OF THE PARISH

March 31, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Mystery Jets release a Child Of The Parish remix of their recent single, ‘A Billion Heartbeats’. The single comes from the same-titled upcoming album from Mystery Jets, to be released digitally on Friday 3rd […]

RYE MILLIGAN shares dynamic indie-electronic single ‘Silhouette’ - Listen Now
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RYE MILLIGAN shares dynamic indie-electronic single ‘Silhouette’ – Listen Now

March 30, 2020 XS Noize

Mixing the genres of indie, hip-hop, pop and electronica into his solo sets, Rye Milligan brings his songs crashing over the audience with layers of loops, samples, heavy bass lines and enchanting melodies. We can […]

THE GLORIOUS SONS reveal new song 'Don't Live Fast' - Listen Now
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THE GLORIOUS SONS reveal new song ‘Don’t Live Fast’ – Listen Now

March 30, 2020 XS Noize

‘Closer To The Sky’, the current single from Canada’s Glorious Sons is No 1 on Apple Music’s New Rock Chart worldwide as well as seeing a ton of play across Kerrang radio and the R2 […]

THE MICRODANCE release new single ‘Lovesick Kisses’ - Listen Now
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THE MICRODANCE release new single ‘Lovesick Kisses’ – Listen Now

March 30, 2020 XS Noize

The Microdance, described by Vice Magazine as “A heady confection of epic Alternative Rock, Shoegaze, New Wave with the occasional dose of tasteful Metal – the most exciting Alt Rock in a decade” are back […]

THE NATIONAL Announce 'High Violet' 10-Year Anniversary Triple LP 2
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THE NATIONAL Announce ‘High Violet’ 10-Year Anniversary Triple LP

March 30, 2020 XS Noize

The National have announced they will be releasing a 10-year anniversary expanded edition of their 2010 album High Violet, on 19th June 2020. Originally released May 11, 2010, the critically acclaimed fifth studio album features […]

BC CAMPLIGHT shares title track to new album 'Shortly After Takeoff' - Listen Now
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BC CAMPLIGHT shares title track to new album ‘Shortly After Takeoff’ – Listen Now

March 30, 2020 XS Noize

With his much-anticipated new album Shortly After Takeoff due for release 24th April via Bella Union, and already the subject of rave reviews in MOJO and Uncut, BC Camplight has today shared the title track […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens and Lowell Brams - Aporia
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ALBUM REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens and Lowell Brams – Aporia

March 29, 2020 Lori Gava

On March 24th the enigmatic Sufjan Stevens and his long time collaborator/stepfather Lowell Brams released their latest work, Aporia, a labour of love that has taken years to complete. The new release is a New […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Singer-Songwriter CASSA JACKSON Explores Regret in Break-Up Ballad ‘Beautiful Confused’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Singer-Songwriter CASSA JACKSON Explores Regret in Break-Up Ballad ‘Beautiful Confused’

March 29, 2020 XS Noize

Exploring her raw, unbridled songwriting talent in her new piano-led direction – Cassa Jackson returns with a stunning new ballad ‘Beautiful Confused’. Growing up, songwriting has always been a key part of Cassa’s life. Writing […]

CRISTOBAL & JAMIEZ rework iconic dance track 'SUGAR DADDY' - Listen Now
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CRISTOBAL & JAMIEZ rework iconic dance track ‘SUGAR DADDY’ – Listen Now

March 27, 2020 XS Noize

Early support from Aly and Fila, Lonya, Golf Clap, Cevin Fisher, Kiz Pattison, Anthony Pappa, Ian Dillon, Max Graham, Chris Fortier, Cream, Juliane Wolf, Nila Alin. For one part of Cristobal & Jamiez, this track […]

TWISTED WHEEL Announce third album 'Satisfying The Ritual' - out 20th March 1
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TWISTED WHEEL release hard-hitting punk anthem ‘I Am Immune’ – Listen Now

March 27, 2020 XS Noize

As the Covid19 crisis grinds all live music and events to a screeching halt, it’s apparent that music is more important than ever. Today, Twisted Wheel released the aptly named, hard-hitting punk anthem ‘I Am […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Tropic - Lights Out (Redux)
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TRACK PREMIERE: Tropic – Lights Out (Redux)

March 27, 2020 XS Noize

Tropic – aka Brooklyn based duo Jo-B Sebastian and DJ Phuse say out their new single – Lights Out (Redux), premiering today. “Our new single is a warm, simmering electronic-R&B tribute to the rollercoaster ride […]

BLOSSOMS will stream their recent STOCKPORT PLAZA gig at 8pm GMT this Saturday 28th March
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BLOSSOMS will stream their recent STOCKPORT PLAZA gig at 8pm GMT this Saturday 28th March

March 27, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced that they will be streaming their headline show from Stockport Plaza on the 11th Feb this year on YouTube at 8 pm GMT this Saturday, 28th March. The band were set […]

AWOLNATION features ALICE MERTON on new version of the alt radio hit 'THE BEST' - Listen Now
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AWOLNATION features ALICE MERTON on new version of the alt radio hit ‘THE BEST’ – Listen Now

March 27, 2020 XS Noize

Standing together, while being apart, is bringing out the best in all of us in times like these. Artists have been creating and sharing new material with fans who are home-bound through virtual concerts, fan […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Anna Burch - If You’re Dreaming
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ALBUM REVIEW: Anna Burch – If You’re Dreaming

March 27, 2020 Lee Campbell

The second album from Detroit songstress Anna Burch is on the surface, a bright and melodic alt-pop excursion, but on closer inspection, it is tinged with an undercurrent of melancholy; lyrically dark and revealing in […]

DAPHNE GUINNESS today releases a new single, ‘Deviant Disco’ - Listen Now
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DAPHNE GUINNESS today releases a new single, ‘Deviant Disco’ – Listen Now

March 27, 2020 XS Noize

Daphne Guinness today releases a new single, ‘Deviant Disco’, the latest track to emerge from her forthcoming third studio album, ‘Revelations’, due for release on May 22, 2020, via Agent Anonyme/Absolute. Daphne recorded the album […]

CIARAN LAVERY announces long-awaited fourth album ‘Plz Stay, bb’ & shares new single and video ‘Count To Ten’
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CIARAN LAVERY announces long-awaited fourth album ‘Plz Stay, bb’ & shares new single and video ‘Count To Ten’

March 27, 2020 XS Noize

Today (March 27th 2020) Northern Ireland Music Prize winner Ciaran Lavery announces the release of his fourth album, ‘Plz Stay, bb’, to be released on June 19th. Lavery is also today sharing a new single […]

Manchester quartet IDLE HOURS release new single 'Scream In Stereo' - Listen Now
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Manchester quartet IDLE HOURS release new single ‘Scream In Stereo’ – Listen Now

March 27, 2020 XS Noize

Manchester quartet Idle Hours have released new single Scream In Stereo on Someone Great Records. Carrying 80’s new wave into the modern age of technology, the track which questions the current obsession with social media […]

CONOR MARCUS announces new single ‘Hold Me Close Again’ - Listen Now
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CONOR MARCUS announces new single ‘Hold Me Close Again’ – Listen Now

March 27, 2020 XS Noize

Fresh from his success on ITV’s The Voice Kids UK, one of Ireland’s rising artists Conor Marcus is pleased to announce the release of his new single ‘Hold Me Close Again’. The single release kick […]

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