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

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          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 […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

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          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: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

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

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

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          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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          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

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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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          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

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          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

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          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

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

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FRANK TURNER announces solo tour for 2020
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FRANK TURNER announces solo tour for 2020

December 4, 2019 XS Noize

Frank Turner has capped off a round of sold-out full band shows in support of his latest UK Top 3 album release ‘No Man’s Land’ with the announcement of a 15 date solo tour for […]

THE ELECTRIC SOFT PARADE share video for new single 'Never Mind' - Watch Now
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THE ELECTRIC SOFT PARADE share video for new single ‘Never Mind’ – Watch Now

December 4, 2019 XS Noize

Bruised hearts laid bare on the shimmering opus that is Never Mind, the latest single from The Electric Soft Parade’s new album Stages. The video comprises deeply moving footage from a documentary about mental health […]

POLIÇA share new single "Forget Me Now" - Watch Video
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POLIÇA share new single “Forget Me Now” – Watch Video

December 4, 2019 XS Noize

Today Poliça shared their rousing, defiant new single “Forget Me Now”, the second from the band’s forthcoming new album ‘When We Stay Alive’, due January 31st via Memphis Industries. Poliça are set to tour the […]

SUNSTROKE 2020 – Irelands New Alternative Rock Festival - Day by Day Artist Line-up Confirmed
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SUNSTROKE 2020 – Irelands New Alternative Rock Festival – Day by Day Artist Line-up Confirmed

December 4, 2019 XS Noize

Sunstroke 2020 today confirms Saturday and Sunday artist line-up for Ireland’s newest alternative rock festival which takes place across 12th & 13th June. Feat: Faith No More – Deftones – The Jesus & Mary Chain […]

HAPPY MONDAYS to reissue first four albums on vinyl on January 31, 2020 1
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HAPPY MONDAYS to reissue first four albums on vinyl on January 31, 2020

December 4, 2019 XS Noize

On January 31, 2020, London Records will release brand new vinyl reissues of the first four era-defining Happy Mondays albums, their first vinyl pressings for many years. The reissues of ‘Squirrel And G-Man Twenty Four […]

LIVE REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. @ Rough Trade East, London
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LIVE REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. @ Rough Trade East, London

December 4, 2019 Michael Barron

Back in April, Dublin post-punk band Fontaines D.C. released their debut LP, Dogrel. What made (and still makes) Dogrel such a mesmerising album, wasn’t Dogrel’s innovation; but its authenticity, passion and ability to excite listeners […]

All new version of EAST 17 classic 'Stay Another Day' released today
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All new version of EAST 17 classic ‘Stay Another Day’ released today

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Twenty-five years after its first release, and on the very date it hit the Christmas Number 1 spot, original label, London Records, in conjunction with Waltham Forest: London Borough of Culture 2019, today releases a brand new […]

THE CLONE ROSES - Announce ‘SPIKE ISLAND - THE RESURRECTION’  Celebrating 30 Years of One of The UK’S Most Legendary Gigs 3
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THE CLONE ROSES – Announce ‘SPIKE ISLAND – THE RESURRECTION’ Celebrating 30 Years of One of The UK’S Most Legendary Gigs

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

On the 30th Anniversary of The Stone Roses’ era-defining gig at Spike Island, get ready for a celebration like no other. On 16th May 2020, THE CLONE ROSES will be following in the footsteps of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Electric Litany - 'Refugee'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Electric Litany – ‘Refugee’

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Today Xs Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘Refugee’ by Electric Litany from their upcoming album ‘Under A Common Sky.’ ‘Under A Common Sky’ is the third album from London based four-piece Electric […]

GREG DULLI (Afghan Whigs) announces debut solo album, Random Desire with first single
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GREG DULLI (Afghan Whigs) announces debut solo album, Random Desire with first single

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Without desire, most of the world’s problems would be solved and it would be a miserable place to live. For the last 30 years, Greg Dulli has been the poet laureate of the bizarre whims […]

THE DARKNESS release 'How Can I Lose Your Love' video - Watch Now
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THE DARKNESS release ‘How Can I Lose Your Love’ video – Watch Now

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

The Darkness have released a spectacular lyric video for the new single ‘How Can I Lose Your Love’, taken from their critically acclaimed Top 10 album Easter Is Cancelled out now via Cooking Vinyl. ‘How […]

MARC ALMOND announces new album 'CHAOS AND A DANCING STAR' out 31st January
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MARC ALMOND announces new album ‘CHAOS AND A DANCING STAR’ out 31st January

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

An iconic and influential figure with a career that spans almost 40 years and more than 30 million sales, Marc Almond has enjoyed a fresh renaissance in recent years. 2017’s retrospective ‘Hit & Pieces’ saw […]

THE NATIONAL - Announce headline show Live at Botanic Gardens Belfast on 6th June 2020
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THE NATIONAL – Announce headline show Live at Botanic Gardens Belfast on 6th June 2020

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Following their stunning headlining performance at this year’s All Together Now Festival in Waterford, indie-rock behemoths The National have announced a date in Belfast next June. Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Scott Devendorf and […]

Sinéad O’Connor - Announces headline show Live At Botanic Gardens this summer on 7 June 2020
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Sinéad O’Connor – Announces headline show Live At Botanic Gardens this summer on 7 June 2020

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Following her recent triumphant sold-out Irish tour, Sinéad O’Connor today announced that she will play Live At Botanic Gardens this summer on 7 June 2020. Special Guest for this Belfast Show will be Soak. 2019 […]

TRAVIS - Announce new single ‘Kissing In The Wind’ & ‘Almost Fashionable – A Film About Travis’
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TRAVIS – Announce new single ‘Kissing In The Wind’ & ‘Almost Fashionable – A Film About Travis’

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

In the year that has seen the band celebrate the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough year, Travis have released their captivating new single ‘Kissing In The Wind’. The track, which was premiered on the Radio […]

Scottish singer-songwriter NINA NESBITT to headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre tonight
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Scottish singer-songwriter NINA NESBITT to headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre tonight

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Tuesday 03rd December 2019. The eagerly awaited second album from Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt has arrived, ‘The Sun […]

DJ/Producer PATRICK TOPPING announces his biggest ever Belfast show 2
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DJ/Producer PATRICK TOPPING announces his biggest ever Belfast show

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

Following two sold-out SHINE Telegraph shows over St Patrick’s weekend earlier this year, British DJ/Producer PATRICK TOPPING announces his biggest ever Belfast show and a Trick debut for the city! He’s joined by the unstoppable […]

THE RAPPAREES - Announce Fairytale of the Pogues Tribute Shows, Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December 2019 @ The Limelight 1, Belfast
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THE RAPPAREES – Announce Fairytale of the Pogues Tribute Shows, Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December 2019 @ The Limelight 1, Belfast

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

Having penned one of the most iconic Christmas songs of all time, The Pogues are widely considered the grandfathers of Celtic Punk music. It’s for this reason that local folk legends The Rapparees have paid […]

THE ELECTRIC SOFT PARADE return with their 5th album ‘Stages’ - released on January 8th 2020
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THE ELECTRIC SOFT PARADE return with their 5th album ‘Stages’ – released on January 8th 2020

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

The group’s first music in 6 years, Stages deals with the passing of Thomas and Alex’s mother. These 7 expansive tracks transcend their roots in grief, reaching through love, loss, mourning and hope, with the […]

ALANIS MORISSETTE releases new single 'Reasons I Drink' - Listen Now
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ALANIS MORISSETTE releases new single ‘Reasons I Drink’ – Listen Now

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today, seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette releases her new song “Reasons I Drink” today via RCA/Sony Music Entertainment. “Reasons I Drink” was co-written by Alanis Morissette and Michael Farrell (Morrissey, Macy Gray) and produced […]

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