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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
          Album Reviews

          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
          Book Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Podcasts

          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

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

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The War On Drugs
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THE WAR ON DRUGS announce “Live Drugs Again” out 13th September

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

The War On Drugs, announce Live Drugs Again, out next Friday, 13th September, via Super High Quality Records, and present a visualizer for the exhilarating live version of Lost in the Dream standout, “Burning.” Watch […]

New Order
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NEW ORDER announce a new remastered set of formats for their album ‘Brotherhood’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Today (4th September), New Order announce a new remastered set of formats for their album Brotherhood, to be released via Warner Music on 22nd November 2024, available in 2CD, 2DVD and 1LP. Also being made […]

Gavin Friday
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GAVIN FRIDAY returns with ‘Ecce Homo’ – his first new solo album in 13 years

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Irish renaissance man Gavin Friday returns with details of his highly anticipated new solo album Ecce Homo. Out 25th October via BMG, the new album – which was produced by Soft Cell’s Dave Ball […]

Future Islands
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FUTURE ISLANDS release one-off single ‘Glimpse’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Baltimore’s Future Islands have shared a brand-new song, ‘Glimpse’, today. Recorded during the People Who Aren’t There Anymore sessions, ‘Glimpse’ focuses on a family home burning down and coming to terms with the physical and […]

Sister Ghost
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Irish artist SISTER GHOST unveils her anthemic new single ‘I Bite Back’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Following the release of her highly-praised recent single “Dark Matter” released earlier this Summer, Irish artist Sister Ghost is now continuing the support for her long-awaited debut album ‘Beyond The Water’ with her anthemic new […]

Johnny Marr + the Healers
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Listen To Unheard Johnny Marr + the Healers previously unreleased song ‘The Way That It Was’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

The previously unreleased song ‘The Way That It Was’, taken from the upcoming special edition release of the Johnny Marr + the Healers album Boomslang (Deluxe), is now available to listen to below. First released […]

The Jesus and Mary Chain
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The Jesus and Mary Chain share the new single ‘Pop Seeds’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Earlier this year, The Jesus and Mary Chain made a high-impact return with the critically adored ‘Glasgow Eyes’. Released via Fuzz Club, it debuted at #7 on the UK Official Album Chart and also shot […]

Blitz Vega
Podcasts

Exploring Northern Gentleman with Kav Sandhu of Blitz Vega on Their Debut Album

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #191 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Kav Sandhu from Blitz Vega about their debut album, Northern Gentleman. Northern Gentleman is the debut album by Blitz Vega, a band […]

Shakira
Gigs

Shakira’s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” World Tour: Dates, Venues and How to Get Tickets

September 3, 2024 XS Noize

The She-wolf has awoken from her hibernation and is ready to unite her pack. With her first global outing since 2018 and her catalogue of hits, Shakira is the storm her fans are prepared to […]

Medical Cannabis
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The Role of the Entertainment Industry in The Growing Medical Cannabis Industry

September 3, 2024 XS Noize

Following the legalisation of medical cannabis in 2018, it has become quite popular among UK patients. According to the Cannabis Business Times, about 62,960 patients are expected to use the product by the end of […]

Flair
News

Glasgow’s FLAIR release haunting new single ‘Run Away’

September 3, 2024 XS Noize

For some bands, rebelling against their home forms the cornerstone of their voice; this isn’t the case for Flair. Born and raised in Glasgow, the city acts as a backdrop for all their music, proving […]

Frozemode - DEMODE 2
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REVIEW: Frozemode – DEMODE 2

September 3, 2024 Aaron Kavanagh

The London-based trio Frozemode has been making quite a stir since their 2020 formation. In their short career, the band has enjoyed extensive radio play and press and has played at the UK’s biggest festivals, […]

Oasis
Gigs

OASIS ’25 TOUR: Dates, Venues and How To Get Tickets

September 2, 2024 XS Noize

“The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.” This is a statement from the band on their website after 15 years and much speculation […]

IN FOCUS// Jungle at Utilita Arena, Birmingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Jungle at Utilita Arena, Birmingham

September 2, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

Jungle, the electronic duo who clinched the 2024 BRIT Awards’ Group of the Year title, delivered a remarkable performance at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. Originally slated as the headlining act for The Centenary Square […]

Brian Jonestown Massacre
Gigs

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE announces an 18-date UK and Europe tour for January and February 2025

September 2, 2024 XS Noize

ANTON NEWCOMBE – frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, father, and force of nature – announces an 18-date Brian Jonestown Massacre UK and Europe tour for January and February 2025. It is over […]

Ryan McMullan
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN announces Empire Music Hall, Belfast show on Monday 4th November

August 30, 2024 XS Noize

Writing songs and then touring the world with them is the dream for any singer-songwriter. That dream was what Ryan McMullan had been chasing for many years. The Portaferry native has a voice that can […]

Manic Street Preachers
News

Manic Street Preachers share new single ‘Decline & Fall’

August 30, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Manic Street Preachers release their first new music since ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’, which reached No 1 in the Official UK Album Charts in September 2021. ‘Decline & Fall’ is the first track to […]

Haircut One Hundred
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HAIRCUT ONE HUNDRED share ‘The Unloving Plum’ – their first new music in 40 years

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

The original chapter of Haircut One Hundred beamed briefly yet brightly. They achieved the kind of success that they could have only dreamed of four UK Top 10 hits, all of which were definitive ‘80s […]

tess parks
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TESS PARKS shares video for new single ‘Crown Shy’ from upcoming album ‘Pomegranate’

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

Canada-born, London-based singer-songwriter Tess Parks is today revealing her latest single, “Crown Shy” – the second to be lifted from her newly-announced solo album, ‘Pomegranate’, out October 25th via Fuzz Club. Parks is also announcing […]

THE CURE - NOVEMBRE: LIVE IN FRANCE 2022
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NAKED Record Club announce the release of The Cure’s first new material in 16 years

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

NAKED Record Club announces ’THE CURE – NOVEMBRE: LIVE IN FRANCE 2022’, a double A-Side 12” Eco-Vinyl single featuring two live tracks recorded during the French leg of The Cure’s ‘Shows of a Lost World’ […]

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