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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
          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
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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

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          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
          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 RAILS Release New Album ‘Cancel The Sun’ out August 16th
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THE RAILS Release New Album ‘Cancel The Sun’ out August 16th

July 12, 2019 XS Noize

After launching with the stunning ‘Mossy Well’, The Rails (Kami Thompson and James Walbourne) today announce the details of their fantastic new album ‘Cancel The Sun’ – out August 16th on Thirty Tigers. As part […]

THE JAPANESE HOUSE has revealed the live session video for 'Everybody Hates Me' - Watch Now
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THE JAPANESE HOUSE has revealed the live session video for ‘Everybody Hates Me’ – Watch Now

July 12, 2019 XS Noize

THE JAPANESE HOUSE has launched a stripped back live session of EVERYBODY HATES ME, taken from the debut album, GOOD AT FALLING. The session was recorded in Los Angeles and coincides with the announcement of […]

ROE and 1000 Beasts release smooth R&B remix of ‘Girls’ - Listen Now
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ROE and 1000 Beasts release smooth R&B remix of ‘Girls’ – Listen Now

July 12, 2019 XS Noize

With the original track doing the rounds on Irish and UK radio (including being playlisted on RTE2FM and getting its UK radio premiere on Annie Macs Future Sounds Radio 1 programme), ROE has teamed up […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: LOCA (Jürgen Locadia) - '5AM' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: LOCA (Jürgen Locadia) – ‘5AM’ – Watch Now

July 12, 2019 XS Noize

DJ / producer LOCA, the alias and alter ego for Dutch international football star Jürgen Locadia and a current striker with Premiership club Brighton & Hove, is poised to announce a brand new release with […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Flora Hibberd – 'In Violence' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Flora Hibberd – ‘In Violence’ – Listen Now

July 12, 2019 XS Noize

Born in East London but currently residing in Paris, Flora Hibberd has been described as ‘intelligent and measured…there is a profound intuition in her work’ and her songs as ‘deeply rooted in the timeless lyricism […]

M83 Announces 'DSVII' PROJECT the Succesor to 2007’S ‘Digital Shades Vol. 1’ 1
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M83 Announces ‘DSVII’ PROJECT the Succesor to 2007’S ‘Digital Shades Vol. 1’

July 11, 2019 XS Noize

M83 announces the forthcoming release of the long-anticipated ’DSVII’, arriving more than 12 years after the initial instalment ‘Digital Shades Vol. 1’. ‘DSVII’ is out 20th September via naïve. M83 mastermind Anthony Gonzalez released Digital […]

SHAKESPEARS SISTER Launch ‘Ride Again: The Shakespears Sister Story’ Podcast - Listen Now
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SHAKESPEARS SISTER Launch ‘Ride Again: The Shakespears Sister Story’ Podcast – Listen Now

July 11, 2019 XS Noize

Shakespears Sister has today launched a new, three-part podcast, Ride Again: The Shakespears Sister Story. Presented by Kate Hutchinson, the podcast explores the band’s history as one of Britain’s most subversive duos, their iconic number […]

TRACK PREMIERE: RUPERT STROUD Returns with Anthemic New Single & Announces New Album
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TRACK PREMIERE: RUPERT STROUD Returns with Anthemic New Single & Announces New Album

July 11, 2019 XS Noize

Following press and radio acclaim for his previous albums and EPs, singer-songwriter Rupert Stroud is back today with a new single and a new album on 19th July. Along The Low showcases his slow-burning intensity, […]

Cheshire four-piece THE LUKA STATE release their brand new single ‘What’s My Problem’ - Watch Video
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THE LUKA STATE urgently seeking local act to play as special guests at Dublin show this Friday 12th July

July 10, 2019 XS Noize

The UK’s best-unsigned band The Luka State are urgently seeking a local act to play as special guests at their first-ever Irish live show this Friday 12th July. This Friday’s show has just yesterday pm […]

MYSTERY JETS release new track 'Hospital Radio' an ode to the NHS - Listen Now
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MYSTERY JETS release new track ‘Hospital Radio’ an ode to the NHS – Listen Now

July 10, 2019 XS Noize

Today Mystery Jets release new track Hospital Radio. The track is an ode to the NHS and the staff that have helped lead singer Blaine Harrison, who has spent a large portion of his life […]

SALAD Release New Single 'You Got The Job' - Listen Now
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SALAD Release New Single ‘You Got The Job’ – Listen Now

July 10, 2019 XS Noize

“The golden kisses of summer keep me going through winter. I store them up in my treehouse…you got the job.” Salad release a brand new single called ‘You Got The Job’. The track is taken […]

LUCY SPRAGGAN Announces 32-Date Tour of the UK & Ireland
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LUCY SPRAGGAN Announces 32-Date Tour of the UK & Ireland

July 10, 2019 XS Noize

2019 is proving to be another hugely successful year for Lucy Spraggan. She’s already released her fifth studio album ‘Today Was A Good Day’, played Glastonbury and SXSW, toured Europe and Scandinavia with Melissa Etheridge, and completed her own US and UK […]

FRANK TURNER Releases New Track & Latest Podcast Episode - Listen Now
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FRANK TURNER Releases New Track & Latest Podcast Episode – Listen Now

July 10, 2019 XS Noize

FRANK TURNER is today airing the latest new track lifted from his forthcoming eighth album, ‘NO MAN’S LAND’ (out August 16th on Xtra Mile Recordings/Polydor Records), produced by Catherine Marks and featuring an all-female cast […]

INTERVIEW: Gomez' Ben Ottewell Talks 20 years of ‘Liquid Skin' 1
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INTERVIEW: Gomez’ Ben Ottewell Talks 20 years of ‘Liquid Skin’

July 10, 2019 XS Noize

Mercury Prize-winning, British band Gomez release the 20th-anniversary release of their triumphant second album ‘Liquid Skin’ on July 12th. Abbey Road’s Frank Arkwright has delved into the archives to remaster ‘Liquid Skin from the original […]

AFRICA EXPRESS share new track, ‘MAMA’ - Listen Now
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AFRICA EXPRESS share new track, ‘MAMA’ – Listen Now

July 10, 2019 XS Noize

Mama, the fifth track taken from Africa Express’ forthcoming studio album EGOLI is available now, listen below. Mama is a Shangaan inspired electro track featuring Acholitronix pioneer Otim Aplha; producer and songwriter Georgia; and funk duo Radio 123, written and […]

STEREOLAB announce second batch of expanded album reissues, out Sept 13th
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STEREOLAB announce second batch of expanded album reissues, out Sept 13th

July 9, 2019 XS Noize

On September 13th, 2019, Stereolab continue their year-long seven-album reissue campaign with the release of 1996’s Emperor Tomato Ketchup, 1997’s Dots and Loops and 1999’s Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night […]

FRIENDLY FIRES Announce details of new album 'Inflorescent' + share single 'Silhouettes'
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FRIENDLY FIRES announce details of their long awaited third album, ‘Inflorescent’

July 9, 2019 XS Noize

Having spent the last year reminding everyone exactly why they’re one of the UK’s best-loved bands via a series of jubilant, celebratory live shows and a duo of singles (‘Love Like Waves’and ‘Heaven Let Me […]

VILLAGERS share brand new single "Summer's Song" - Watch Video
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VILLAGERS share brand new single “Summer’s Song” – Watch Video

July 9, 2019 XS Noize

Villagers share a brand new single, “Summer’s Song”. Featuring a chorus of six flugelhorns, “ Summer’s Song” was written and produced by Conor O’Brien and mixed by the legendary Dave Fridmann (Tame Impala, Flaming Lips, […]

Have Any Kind Of Music Festival You Want After You Have Won The Lottery 1
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Have Any Kind Of Music Festival You Want After You Have Won The Lottery

July 8, 2019 XS Noize

It is safe to say, any person who can hear likes music. Infants and non-verbal people enjoy music. Even animals can be comforted with music. However, the person who will call in sick to work, […]

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner @ King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, Scotland 10
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner @ King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, Scotland

July 8, 2019 Clair McAllister

Frank Turner, renowned for his ingrained fan loyalty and passion for live shows, scheduled a last-minute show in Glasgow’s legendary King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut on 06/07/19, following the cancellation of The Electric Fields Festival, […]

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