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        • Remember Monday
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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
          Classic Albums

          ‘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 […]

        • In Focus

          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: 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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        • BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          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, […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: The Black Keys – 'Let's Rock'
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Black Keys – ‘Let’s Rock’

July 2, 2019 Phoebe Hedges

After five years, The Black Keys have released their ninth studio album, triumphantly titled: ‘Let’s Rock’. The album sees the duo return to rock in its most simplistic form, inspired by guitarist Dan Auerbach and […]

BAT FOR LASHES reveals the video for "Kids In The Dark" - Watch Now
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BAT FOR LASHES reveals the video for “Kids In The Dark” – Watch Now

July 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Bat For Lashes aka Natasha Khan reveals the video for “Kids In The Dark” and her gang of lost girls as she directs and stars in the first video for her hotly anticipated new […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dan & Drum - "Golden Showers (The Trump Song)" - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Dan & Drum – “Golden Showers (The Trump Song)” – Watch Now

July 2, 2019 XS Noize

Inventive indie-rock duo Dan & Drum come off like mad scientists in the studio. Hailing from the shrubby suburbs of Los Angeles, childhood buds vocalist/guitarist Daniel Schechter and drummer Phillip Thompson, have a special brand […]

THE CULT to release SONIC TEMPLE 30th Anniversary Album, out September 13th 1
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THE CULT to release SONIC TEMPLE 30th Anniversary Album, out September 13th

July 2, 2019 XS Noize

2019 marks the 30th anniversary of The Cult’s seminal album Sonic Temple. To celebrate the anniversary, Beggars Arkive will release The Cult: Sonic Temple 30 on September 13th. It will be released as a deluxe […]

SNOW PATROL debut their new song, 'Time Won’t Go Slowly' - Listen Now
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SNOW PATROL debut their new song, ‘Time Won’t Go Slowly’ – Listen Now

July 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Snow Patrol debut their new song, “Time Won’t Go Slowly. The band announced on their social media channels yesterday they have been in the studio over the last few months and are releasing a […]

HARRIET CURRY - Unveils the brand new video for hard-hitting single 'Girls'
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HARRIET CURRY – Unveils the brand new video for hard-hitting single ‘Girls’

July 1, 2019 XS Noize

HARRIET CURRY – Unveils the brand new video for hard-hitting single ‘Girls.’ Harriet Curry is only one single into her career and it already feels like she’s done playing. The chorus of ‘Girls’, alone, is […]

CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN extend winter UK arena tour with new Scotland dates
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CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN extend winter UK arena tour with new Scotland dates

July 1, 2019 XS Noize

Catfish and the Bottlemen’s time on the road extend further with the announcement of two, additional UK arena dates this winter, heading to play their biggest indoor Scottish gigs to date at Aberdeen’s P&J Live […]

LITTLE COMETS Release New Track '3 Minute Faltz' - Listen Now
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LITTLE COMETS Release New Track ‘3 Minute Faltz’ – Listen Now

July 1, 2019 XS Noize

Little Comets have announced new single ‘3 Minute Faltz’, released today via The Smallest Label. This is the fourth new song of a busy 2019 for a band thriving independent of the mainstream, continuing to […]

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN Announce 'Days of the Bagnold Summer' Soundtrack - Listen to First Single 2
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BELLE AND SEBASTIAN Announce ‘Days of the Bagnold Summer’ Soundtrack – Listen to First Single

July 1, 2019 XS Noize

Days of the Bagnold Summer began life as a 2012 award-winning graphic novel by Joff Winterhart, was turned into a feature film and the directorial debut of Simon Bird ( The Inbetweeners, Friday Night Dinner), […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Thom Yorke - Anima
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ALBUM REVIEW: Thom Yorke – Anima

June 29, 2019 Lori Gava

Thom Yorke in every manifestation of his musical creativity has learned to build mystery and extract anticipation from his fans each time a new release is in the offing. This is true whether it is […]

The Mission's WAYNE HUSSEY announces 'Salad Daze' UK tour with dark ethereal wonder EVI VINE
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The Mission’s WAYNE HUSSEY announces ‘Salad Daze’ UK tour with dark ethereal wonder EVI VINE

June 28, 2019 XS Noize

Wayne Hussey, best known as the frontman for UK alternative rock legends The Mission, has announced UK dates with London-based dark ethereal artist Evi Vine, as part of his European tour this coming autumn. Hussey will be […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Her Crooked Heart - 'Enough' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Her Crooked Heart – ‘Enough’ – Watch Now

June 28, 2019 XS Noize

HER CROOKED HEART is the new name; the new music of Rachel Ries – multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, rock & roll choir director, sideman, and singer. Her Crooked Heart’s forthcoming album, To Love To Leave To […]

Londoner HARRY MOLD releases his explosive debut single 'Drain' today - Listen Now
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Londoner HARRY MOLD releases his explosive debut single ‘Drain’ today – Listen Now

June 28, 2019 XS Noize

Londoner Harry Mold releases his explosive debut single ‘Drain’ on June 28th through Touch Recordings. Recorded at Dean Street Studios and produced by Mold and Steph Marziano it’s an incredibly powerful opener from this exciting […]

SPEAR OF DESTINY - Announce 35th Anniversary Tour + New album: 'Tontine'
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SPEAR OF DESTINY – Announce “One Eyed Jacks@35” UK Tour For September

June 28, 2019 XS Noize

One Eyed Jacks was the band’s 2nd release on the major label Epic Records. For many original fans, this is ‘the’ Spear of Destiny album. Kirk Brandon has constantly held and spoken of his belief […]

L’EPEE Feat: Anton Newcombe, Emmanuelle Seigner + The Limiñanas release ‘Diabolique’ on 6th September
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L’EPEE Feat: Anton Newcombe, Emmanuelle Seigner + The Limiñanas release ‘Diabolique’ on 6th September

June 28, 2019 XS Noize

It is very rare that a musical project lives up to the billing of being a ‘supergroup’. However, the exception to this rule comes in the shape of L’Epee. A stellar combination of the talents […]

LA post-punk trio AUTOMATIC has released the video for their first single ‘Calling It’ - Watch Now
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LA post-punk trio AUTOMATIC has released the video for their first single ‘Calling It’ – Watch Now

June 27, 2019 XS Noize

LA post-punk trio Automatic has released the video for their first single ‘Calling It’, shot in an aluminium factory. The video for “Calling It,” directed by Ross Harris, is a post-apocalyptic, modern-day take on the […]

BABYBIRD Announce new album "Photosynthesis" out 19th July + UK Live dates this November
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BABYBIRD Announce new album “Photosynthesis” out 19th July + UK Live dates this November

June 27, 2019 XS Noize

For the first time in 21 years, BABYBIRD will be releasing a vinyl LP. ‘Photosynthesis’ is out on 19th July 2019. A UK tour will follow in November, with tickets on sale now. Arriving just […]

Platinum-selling artist MIKA announces his fifth studio album, My Name Is Michael Holbrook
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MIKA Shares Video to his Latest Summer Anthem ‘Ice Cream’ – Watch Now

June 27, 2019 XS Noize

Today, platinum-selling artist MIKA shares visuals to his latest summer anthem ‘Ice Cream’ out now via Virgin/EMI. Directed by Francesco Calabrese and filmed in Barcelona, the ‘Ice Cream’ visuals see a carefree MIKA as vibrant as ever navigating his way […]

LIAM GALLAGHER Announces 3ARENA, DUBLIN Show, SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER + Shares New Track, The River 1
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LIAM GALLAGHER Announces 3ARENA, DUBLIN Show, SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER + Shares New Track, The River

June 27, 2019 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher’s eagerly anticipated second album ‘Why Me? Why Not.’ is shaping up to be one of the album events of the year when it’s released on September 20th on Warner Records. The reaction to […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Colour of the Jungle - 'Steel Tray' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Colour of the Jungle – ‘Steel Tray’ – Listen Now

June 27, 2019 XS Noize

Colour of the Jungle are a five-piece rock band, whose captivating songwriting and raucous energy has been resonating with audiences from Munich to the South coast of England. Their catchy-but-emotional, approachable-yet-raw sound is built upon […]

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