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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
          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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
          Podcast

          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 LEMON TWIGS announce UK & France tour; watch live TV performance of 'Small Victories' & 'The Fire'
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THE LEMON TWIGS announce UK & France tour; watch live TV performance of ‘Small Victories’ & ‘The Fire’

September 5, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of their tour with the Arctic Monkeys,  The Lemon Twigs’  have announced details of headline dates for 2019 in support of their ambitious second album Go To School (out now). The prodigiously talented brothers from Long Island will play ten shows […]

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE Announce UK Christmas Shows with very special guests Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
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OCEAN COLOUR SCENE add extra Christmas shows to December tour 2018

September 5, 2018 XS Noize

Due to phenomenal demand, Ocean Colour Scene adds extra Christmas shows to December tour 2018. Extra dates have now been added for Manchester, Birmingham and Newcastle. The Birmingham band’s story is already the stuff of legend: a […]

NYC's DEEP SEA PEACH TREE Unveil New Album "Vaguely Navy" - Listen to Track
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NYC’s DEEP SEA PEACH TREE Unveil New Album “Vaguely Navy” – Listen to Track

September 5, 2018 XS Noize

New York trio Deep Sea Peach Tree consists of Kristof Denis (guitar/vocals), Wiley Watson (bass) and Andrew Pesce (drums). Self categorized as sleepy Surf Rock, Deep Sea Peach Tree have a dreamy/ jazzy/ garage sound, drawing […]

Classic Album Revisited: Babybird - There's Something Going On
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: Babybird – There’s Something Going On

September 5, 2018 Ben P Scott

Forget about ‘You’re Gorgeous’… Recorded two years after that big hit, this extraordinary, dark, and remarkable album was Babybird’s REAL main event. Released 20 years ago on 24 August 1998, ‘There’s Something Going On’ never became a massive seller […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD announce new album, IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME + share new single 'VIDEOGRAMS' 1
Gigs

THE TWILIGHT SAD announce new album, IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME + share new single ‘VIDEOGRAMS’

September 5, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Glasgow’s The Twilight Sad announce their return with the band’s fifth full-length – and their first for their new label Rock Action Records – IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME arriving on […]

IN FOCUS// The Kooks - Limelight I, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Kooks – Limelight I, Belfast

September 5, 2018 Clair McAllister

THE KOOKS played an amazing show at Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Monday night showcasing songs from their much-awaited fifth studio album, Let’s Go Sunshine which was released on Friday.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic […]

BOOK REVIEW: The Beatles - Yellow Submarine
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: The Beatles – Yellow Submarine

September 4, 2018 Michael Barron

Xs Noize was invited to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of The Beatles Yellow Submarine film by taking readers (courtesy of Titan Comics) through the new A4 hardcover 112-page graphic novel of the film by Bill […]

FATHERSON Announce New Album And Share New Single
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Marc Strain (Fatherson) discusses third album – ‘Sum of All Your Parts’

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish alternative rock outfit Fatherson release their third album Sum Of All Your Parts on September 14th. The band have established themselves as a potent live force, having sold out Glasgow’s Barrowlands as well as […]

THOM YORKE: SUSPIRIA (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) to be released October 26th 1
New Music

THOM YORKE: SUSPIRIA (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) to be released October 26th

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

Following the fleeting reveal of instrumental passages in two trailers and today’s release of the track “Suspirium,” it can be confirmed: Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) will be released October 26 […]

EVANESCENCE set to release DVD on October 12th
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EVANESCENCE set to release DVD on October 12th

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

On 12 October 2018, Evanescence will be releasing ‘Synthesis Live’ on DVD, Blu-ray, DVD+CD, Blu-Ray+CD set and digital video via Eagle Vision. Recorded late last Autumn during the band’s critically-acclaimed Synthesis tour, the concert was […]

ASH Share performances from the BBC Biggest Weekend with The Undertones’ Damien O’Neill & Mickey Bradley
Gigs

ASH share new video for ‘CONFESSIONS IN THE POOL’ – Watch Now

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

Ash have released a new video for ‘Confessions In The Pool’, the latest single to be lifted from their UK Top 20 album release Islands – out now via Infectious and also featuring 6Music play-listed […]

THE LUCID DREAM return with new album 'Actualisation' out 19th October
Gigs

THE LUCID DREAM share video for new single “Zenith Part 2” ahead of September tour – Watch Now

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

Carlisle’s quartet, The Lucid Dream return in October with the release of their fourth album, Actualisation on 19th October. Driven by fans raising £10,000 to help replace all equipment robbed after a Paris show in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Arthur Brothers - ‘Ninth’ - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Arthur Brothers – ‘Ninth’ – Listen Now

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

The Arthur Brothers began life as a recording project and quickly grew into an artistic alliance centred around the biological brothers Matt and Danny Arthur and the producer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist J. C. Wright. Their music […]

BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 1, Wednesday 28th November 2018
Gigs

BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 1, Wednesday 28th November 2018

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

UK indie pop band Blossoms has announced a Belfast headline show at The Limelight 1 on Wednesday 28th November 2018. Blossoms released their second album ‘Cool Like You’ through Virgin EMI on the 27th April […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Sugarspun - Will It Be This Way Forever? - Listen Now 1
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Sugarspun – Will It Be This Way Forever? – Listen Now

September 3, 2018 XS Noize

Sugarspun’s first gig was in 2017 and within a year they have been going out on headline tours and playing multiple sellout shows. 2018 saw the band release their debut single ‘Spaceman Dreams’ on CD […]

Seattle Punk Brothers WATCH ROME BURN Bring The Fire With New Album "VOX HERETIC"
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Seattle Punk Brothers WATCH ROME BURN Bring The Fire With New Album “VOX HERETIC”

September 3, 2018 XS Noize

Watch Rome Burn is a two piece ( guitar and drums) Seattle area rock band, comprised of brothers Jestyn (drums) and Drew (guitar/vox) Cummings. With their distinctively raucous and powerful sound, and with no patience […]

Classic Album Revisited: Bob Mould - Workbook
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: Bob Mould – Workbook

September 3, 2018 Lori Gava

In 1988 the seminal band Husker Du spectacularly imploded due to external pressure and numerous self-inflicted wounds. Shell-shocked Frontman Bob Mould would take himself away from the toxic environment that had grown up around Husker […]

REVIEW: London Folk Festival 2018, Cecil Sharp House, Camden, London
Live Reviews

REVIEW: London Folk Festival 2018, Cecil Sharp House, Camden, London

September 3, 2018 Michael Barron

Xs Noize was invited to celebrate the London Folk Festivals fifth year at Cecil Sharp House. This event hosted by Folkonmonday offered a programme of sixteen acts across three categories of events: 1. live concerts, […]

SUEDE Release video for their new track 'The Invisibles' - Watch Now
Round Up

The Best Of August 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

September 3, 2018 Ben P Scott

Welcome to the August 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 […]

OZZY OSBOURNE to kick off "NO MORE TOURS 2" European tour @ Dublin's 3ARENA
Gigs

OZZY OSBOURNE to kick off “NO MORE TOURS 2” European tour @ Dublin’s 3ARENA

September 3, 2018 XS Noize

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®- winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE today revealed details about his forthcoming “NO MORE TOURS 2,” a reference to his 1992 “No More Tours” trek. The […]

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