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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Album Reviews

          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
          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 […]

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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
          Interviews

          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
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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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THIN LIZZY
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THIN LIZZY founding member ERIC BELL to be honoured with Legend Award

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre proudly announces that this year’s Legend Award recipient is Eric Bell. The presentation will be made by PRS for Music at the Northern Ireland Music Prize on Wednesday, 13th November, […]

Paris Paloma
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Paris Paloma – Cacophony

August 29, 2024 Amanda Stock

Suppose you’ve been on TikTok in the last year or so. In that case, you may have come across singer/songwriter Paris Paloma and her anthem of feminist rage, “Labour”, – whether via the song itself […]

The Smile
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THE SMILE announce new album ‘Cutouts’ set for release on October 4th

August 28, 2024 XS Noize

The Smile today announce the details of a new album titled Cutouts, set for release on October 4th via XL Recordings. Two new tracks off the record are released today “Foreign Spies” and “Zero Sum,” […]

Makes My Blood Dance
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Talking with EV0 and Jon Kristian of Makes My Blood Dance

August 28, 2024 Randall Radic

Brooklyn-based electro-goth-punk, disco-metal group Makes My Blood Dance, whose sound incorporates cyberpunk, synth-wave, metal, and pop elements, recently released their new single/music video, “Heavy Metal Amour.” Founded by frontman EVO and Jon Kristian (guitar, programming), […]

The WAEVE
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The WAEVE share new track ‘Broken Boys’ from their upcoming second album ‘City Lights’

August 28, 2024 XS Noize

‘Broken Boys’ is the brand new track from The WAEVE – composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall – and is out now. ‘Broken Boys’ is the propulsive Cabaret Voltaire-like third single taken from […]

Yannis & The Yaw ft. Tony Allen
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Yannis & The Yaw ft. Tony Allen – Lagos Paris London EP

August 28, 2024 Lori Gava

In 2016, Yannis Philippakis, Foals’ frontman, was coming off their tour for the 2015 album What Went Down. He investigated setting up studio time with legendary drummer Tony Allen to stretch his musical chops. Percussionist […]

Oasis
Gigs

OASIS Reunite: Liam & Noel Gallagher Officially Announce Epic Summer 2025 Tour

August 27, 2024 XS Noize

Oasis today ended years of feverish speculation with the confirmation of a long-awaited run of UK and Ireland shows forming the domestic leg of their OASIS LIVE 25 world tour. In the summer of 2025, […]

fiasco jam
Gigs

Manchester’s FIASCO JAM Drop Debut EP & Reveal Upcoming Live Dates

August 27, 2024 XS Noize

Fiasco Jam is a five-piece indie rock band from Manchester. Their debut release, Broken Bridges EP, was released in July. It was recorded at the legendary Volta Lab Studios in Rochdale. The EP captures Fiasco […]

LIVE REVIEW: Death Cab for Cutie & The Postal Service at All Points East
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Death Cab for Cutie & The Postal Service at All Points East

August 27, 2024 Michael Barron

This year’s All Points East delivered a series of spectacular moments, starting with producer Kaytranada, who captivated the audience with his hits, including Victoria Monet’s “Alright.” The festival hit a triple high with three standout […]

Billie Eilish
Gigs

All you need to know about seeing Billie Eilish in Amsterdam

August 26, 2024 XS Noize

Billie Eilish announced her seventh tour, “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour”, on April 29, 2024, following the release of her third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft”, on May 17, 2024. The […]

LIVE REVIEW: Malaki at The Workmans Club, Dublin
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Malaki at The Workmans Club, Dublin

August 26, 2024 Aaron Kavanagh

Saturday, August 24th, 2024, was not a good day to be in the middle of Dublin City. The annual Aer Lingus College Football series brought the American football teams representing Georgia Tech and Florida State […]

LIVE REVIEW: LCD Soundsystem at All Points East, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: LCD Soundsystem at All Points East, London

August 26, 2024 Michael Barron

All Points East has consistently brought top-tier music to the East End of London, with past headliners like Nick Cave and The Strokes. In 2024, the festival kicked off with an electrifying performance by producer […]

Faithless
News

FAITHLESS announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast in November

August 23, 2024 XS Noize

Faithless announces a 21-date Champion Sound UK/EU tour. This includes the homecoming date at London’s iconic O2 Academy Brixton on the 14th of November. Following rave reviews for their recent headline performance at Glastonbury, Wilderness, […]

Pixies
News

PIXIES share new song ‘Oyster Beds’ from their upcoming album ‘The Night the Zombies Came’

August 23, 2024 XS Noize

Today Pixies share new song ‘Oyster Beds’, taken from their recently announced studio album The Night the Zombies Came, due for release on 25th October via BMG.  Released today, ‘Oyster Beds’ is a raw and […]

FONTAINES D.C.
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. – Romance

August 22, 2024 Iam Burn

Skinty Fia gave Fontaines D.C. their first Irish and UK Number 1 album in 2022 and further elevated their status as a band to sit up and take notice of. And many people did. With […]

Sunship
News

Legendary UK Garage producer SUNSHIP returns with new single ‘You’re My Thrill’

August 22, 2024 XS Noize

UK Garage producer Sunship, the mastermind behind the seminal Sweet Female Attitude anthem ‘Flowers’ and viral hit ‘Friendly Pressure’ (Into The Sunshine Mix) by Jhelisa, makes a return with ‘You’re My Thrill’ a joyous UK […]

Van Morrison
News

VAN MORRISON shares new version of ‘You Gotta Make It Through The World’

August 22, 2024 XS Noize

After launching his first ever archive collection ‘New Arrangements And Duets’ with the track ‘Choppin’ Wood’, Van Morrison now provides another preview of what to expect with a new version of ‘You Gotta Make It […]

V-U2 - An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas
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U2 announce V-U2 – An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas

August 22, 2024 XS Noize

Sphere Entertainment Co. announced today a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience to be shown exclusively at Sphere. V-U2, An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas, directed by Morleigh Steinberg and The Edge, showcases the history-making and […]

Coldplay
Gigs

8 of Coldplay’s best collaborations

August 21, 2024 XS Noize

Coldplay are without a doubt one of the most successful bands in the music industry and have captivated a global audience with their unique sound, heartfelt lyrics, and captivating live performances. Since forming in 1996, […]

Du Blonde
News

DU BLONDE announces ‘Sniff More Gritty’ LP & shares lead single ‘TV Star’

August 21, 2024 XS Noize

Du Blonde announces fourth LP, Sniff More Gritty, set for release November 1st via Daemon T.V, and shares raucous lead single ‘TV Star’, out today (21st August) alongside news of an extensive 2025 winter UK […]

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