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          The Damned announce special new covers album “Not Like Everybody Else” in tribute to Brian James

          October 27, 2025

          The Damned announce the release of “Not Like Everybody Else”, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6th […]

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          Chet Faker Announces New Album ‘A Love For Strangers’ — Out 13th February 2026

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          Today, critically acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker officially kicks off the exciting next chapter of his storied career with the announce of his new album A Love For Strangers, slated for release on February 13th 2026 on […]

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          Cast Unveil New Single ‘Calling Out Your Name’ Ahead of Headline Tour

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          Cast have enjoyed the summer of a lifetime, creating unforgettable memories for the band and fans alike as they won over stadiums in the UK, Ireland and North America as guests to Oasis. That life-affirming […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits

          October 27, 2025

          Few bands embody the joyous intersection of funk, soul, and pop quite like Kool & The Gang. With a career spanning six decades and 23 studio albums, their influence runs deep; from disco dancefloors and […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice

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          “It’s a shit business”, proclaimed Les McQueen of Crème Brulee fame about the music industry. It is certainly a brutal business, as many have discovered. A fair chunk of the issue is the volume of […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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
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          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

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          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 […]

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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: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium
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          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium

          October 21, 2025

          Many artists proudly boast of having special guests on their tours, but few can introduce one with the grace and humility of Graham Nash. Best known for his pivotal roles in The Hollies and Crosby, […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
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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
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          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
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          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 […]

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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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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

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          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 […]

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        • Glen Matlock
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          Glen Matlock on Reclaiming His Story in ‘I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol’ | XS Noize Podcast #254

          October 26, 2025

          In this episode, #254 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by a true architect of punk — Glen Matlock, the original bassist and founding spark of The Sex Pistols. Glen co-wrote ten […]

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          White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of “Night Light” | XS Noize Podcast #253

          October 21, 2025

          In this episode, #253 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album Night Light. This bold, live-driven reinvention captures […]

          The Slow Readers Club
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          The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie: Celebrating “A Decade of Cavalcade” | XS Noize Podcast #252

          October 18, 2025

          In this episode, #252 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Aaron Starkie from The Slow Readers Club to celebrate A Decade of Cavalcade — marking ten years since the Manchester band’s […]

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RÓISÍN MURPHY Shares the self-directed video for “All My Dreams”
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RÓISÍN MURPHY Shares the self-directed video for “All My Dreams”

May 18, 2018 XS Noize

From Moloko onwards, Róisín Murphy has always gravitated towards a deep groove. But here, with Baltimore maverick musician/producer/DJ Maurice Fulton, she’s gone and made some of the most hip-twitching, pleasure-centre-stimulating music of her life. Today […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Samantha Clemons new single ‘BURN’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Samantha Clemons new single ‘BURN’ – Watch Now

May 18, 2018 XS Noize

Texas Folk-Blues singer-songwriter Samantha Clemons will release her long-awaited debut EP Burn on Friday, May 25th. The five-song record blends vintage soul, gritty blues and folk storytelling is preceded by the stunning lead single and […]

THE JOY FORMIDABLE make triumphant return with new song, video and headline London show at The Lexington
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THE JOY FORMIDABLE make triumphant return with new song, video and headline London show at The Lexington

May 18, 2018 XS Noize

As The Joy Formidable prepares for their sold-out show at Meltdown Festival next month, the Welsh trio is ready to share a brand new track from their forthcoming album, and announce a UK headline date […]

GLASVEGAS to perform debut album in its entirety in a run of special 10-year anniversary shows
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GLASVEGAS to perform debut album in its entirety in a run of special 10-year anniversary shows

May 18, 2018 XS Noize

Glasvegas to perform debut album in its entirety in a run of special 10-year anniversary shows. To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the release of their Mercury-nominated self-titled platinum-selling debut album the band announce […]

THE KOOKS announce fifth album 'Let's Go Sunshine' and drop two new tracks 1
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THE KOOKS announce fifth album ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’ and drop two new tracks

May 17, 2018 XS Noize

The Kooks today returns with two new songs ‘No Pressure’ and ‘All The Time’. They also announce details of their long-awaited fifth studio album ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’, with brash, bold, songs that mix melancholy and […]

NINE INCH NAILS release new song "GOD BREAK DOWN THE DOOR" today - 'BAD WITCH' is released on 22nd June 2018
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NINE INCH NAILS release new song “GOD BREAK DOWN THE DOOR” today – ‘BAD WITCH’ is released on 22nd June 2018

May 17, 2018 XS Noize

Nine Inch Nails’ “God Break Down the Door” – heard on Beats 1 this morning – is now available everywhere. Download/stream the track HERE or view the visualizer BELOW. Listen to Trent Reznor’s conversation with […]

CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS - Unveils New Single 'Girlfriend' + UK Tour Dates for November
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CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS – Unveils New Single ‘Girlfriend’ + UK Tour Dates for November

May 17, 2018 XS Noize

CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS today makes her eagerly anticipated comeback with new single Girlfriend, available to stream and download now via Because Music. Debuted as Annie Mac’s ‘Hottest Record In The World’ on BBC Radio […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mansun - Attack Of The Grey Lantern (21st Anniversary Remastered Edition)
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ALBUM REVIEW: Mansun – Attack Of The Grey Lantern (21st Anniversary Remastered Edition)

May 17, 2018 Michael Barron

George Orwell once told the story about A Clergyman’s Daughter, Mansun tells the story about a Clergyman’s son: Paul Draper (the bands’ leader and frontman) and his bandmates Dominic Chad (guitar), Stove King (bass) and […]

LIVE REVIEW: We Are Scientists - Belfast’s Limelight II & Dublin’s Academy 1
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LIVE REVIEW: We Are Scientists – Belfast’s Limelight II & Dublin’s Academy

May 17, 2018 Clair McAllister

We Are Scientists are one of those bands who seem to just have the right mix of fun and fantastic music, and they certainly didn’t disappoint once again, as they graced Belfast’s Limelight II and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Zimbabwean soul-pop artist THABO shares 'Better' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Zimbabwean soul-pop artist THABO shares ‘Better’ – Listen Now

May 17, 2018 XS Noize

Lyrically conscious, future-focused soul music artist Thabo is pleased to announce the release of his brand new EP ‘Hey Mama’ due this May. The Zimbabwean born singer pre-empts its release by sharing a new emotive […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Arctic Monkeys – Tranquillity Base Hotel & Casino
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ALBUM REVIEW: Arctic Monkeys – Tranquillity Base Hotel & Casino

May 17, 2018 Elizabeth Manno

The Arctic Monkeys’ highly anticipated sixth studio album has been the subject of mythical rumours for years since their 2013 commercial and critical megahit, AM. In the seemingly long and dreaded five-year gap since we […]

ALBUM REVIEW:  Gomez ‎– Bring It On 20th Anniversary Edition
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ALBUM REVIEW: Gomez ‎– Bring It On 20th Anniversary Edition

May 17, 2018 Lori Gava

In late April of this year, the band Gomez re-released their 1998 Mercury Music Prize-winning epic “Bring It On” to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the album. The lads from Merseyside were an anodyne to […]

Britpop favourites SLEEPER announce new album + UK dates
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Britpop favourites SLEEPER announce new album + UK dates

May 16, 2018 XS Noize

Following their sold-out London date at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in December 2017 and a small UK tour in March and April this year (another sell-out!) Britpop favourites Sleeper have announced more live shows for […]

JAMES announce new album “LIVING IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES” released on 3rd August
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JAMES announce new album “LIVING IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES” released on 3rd August

May 16, 2018 XS Noize

James has announced the release of their new album Living In Extraordinary Times. Released on 3rd August, the album is produced by Mercury and Brit Award winner Charlie Andrew (whose previous work includes alt-J and […]

ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS Announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 31st July 2018
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ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS Announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 31st July 2018

May 16, 2018 XS Noize

ARIA Award-winning indie-folk band, All Our Exes Live in Texas, are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 31st July 2018. All Our Exes Live in Texas is a fantasy draft […]

MELODY'S ECHO CHAMBER shares "Desert Horse" - Listen Now 1
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MELODY’S ECHO CHAMBER shares “Desert Horse” – Listen Now

May 16, 2018 XS Noize

Bon Voyage, the expansive new album from Melody’s Echo Chamber (aka Melody Prochet) lands on our shores on June 15th. Having previously shared ” Breathe In, Breathe Out”, Prochet is pleased to unveil perhaps the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mishka Shubaly - 'Destructible' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Mishka Shubaly – ‘Destructible’ – Watch Now

May 16, 2018 XS Noize

When We Were Animals is the new full-length album from singer, songwriter, bestselling Kindle Singles author and storyteller Mishka Shubaly, due June 2nd, (vinyl, CD and digital) on Widemouth Records. Special guests including Cait O’Riordan […]

YEARS & YEARS premiere video for 'If You're Over Me' - Watch Now
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YEARS & YEARS premiere video for ‘If You’re Over Me’ – Watch Now

May 15, 2018 XS Noize

Years & Years have shared a new video for ‘If You’re Over Me’, the new single from the highly anticipated second album ‘Palo Santo’ (which will be released on Polydor Records on July 6th). Teased […]

THE CORAL announce new album 'Move Through The Dawn' to be released August 17th
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THE CORAL announce headline UK tour, October 2018

May 15, 2018 XS Noize

Having recently supported Manic Street Preachers on their Arena tour, The Coral announce a UK headline tour in October following the release of their new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’. The influential Hoylake band’s first […]

FREYA RIDINGS announces headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Tuesday 23rd October
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FREYA RIDINGS announces headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Tuesday 23rd October

May 15, 2018 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Freya Ridings is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 23rd October 2018. Following the success of her single ‘Lost Without You’, which has now surpassed 13 million […]

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