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          DOVES Unearth Lost Track ‘Spirit Of Your Friend’ Ahead of Upcoming ‘Best Of’ Collection

          October 6, 2025

          DOVES surprise fans and themselves by releasing a presumed lost track from their studio archive, bringing the soaring Spirit Of Your Friend out of the shadows of fan forum rumours and into the light. Added […]

          JAMES
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          JAMES Announce “Nothing But Love” – The Definitive Best Of and 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates

          October 6, 2025

          JAMES have announced Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of, due for release on 21 November. The release is a comprehensive and career-spanning collection, documenting the band’s journey from their early singles through to […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft announces 3Arena Dublin show for May 2026

          October 6, 2025

          2025 has already been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He has earned rapturous, stadium-wide receptions throughout his run of huge shows as special guest to Oasis, while his recent singles have generated great anticipation […]

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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
          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
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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 […]

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          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
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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
          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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        • 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 […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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        • 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, […]

          The Jacques
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

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          Gary Numan
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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Spirit
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DEPECHE MODE – Release Cover Video Of DAVID BOWIE’S “HEROES” On Song’s 40th ANNIVERSARY…

September 22, 2017 XS Noize

After including a cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” in their Global Spirit Tour set list in Europe and North America, Depeche Mode today released a video of their haunting, emotionally-charged version of the song. The […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghost Station - "Cast Away" - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghost Station – “Cast Away” – Watch Now!

September 22, 2017 XS Noize

Sun-drenched power-pop single arrives in download/streaming stores today. Essex’s self-styled ‘smallest band in the world’ Ghost Station have released their new single Cast Away on all download/streaming platforms. An infectious 3 minutes of beachy guitar […]

PREMIERE:  Lier - 'The Cost of Me’, - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Lier – ‘The Cost of Me’, – Listen Now!

September 22, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere ‘The Cost of Me’ by Lier taken from the new compilation EP ‘6flOz. 6 fl.oz is the first official release from the label and comes in the form of a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Deerhoof - 'Mountain Moves'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Deerhoof – ‘Mountain Moves’

September 22, 2017 Lori Gava

Prolific Experimental Noise Punk band Deerhoof is releasing their 14th installment of surreal sonics entitled “Mountain Moves”. The album released on September 8, 2017 and is a marked departure from their prior album 2016’s “The […]

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED - Share new track "Moonrise Kingdom" - Listen HERE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Brix & The Extricated – ‘Part 2’

September 21, 2017 Sandra Blemster

American Brix Smith-Start is something of an iconic figure in the world of rock and to women in general. She released a best-selling autobiography in 2016 The Rise, The Fall and the Rise about her […]

Acclaimed New London Five-Piece CURSE OF LONO Release Their Debut Album + Announce Headline Show
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CURSE OF LONO – Announce Europe Tour Dates with CHUCK PROPHET

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

London five-piece Curse Of Lono announce November European tour dates with Chuck Prophet plus single Send For The Whisky, take a look at the video filmed in East London’s Wilton’s Music Hall BELOW. Founded and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Faye Bagley - 'Fall & Break', Watch now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Faye Bagley – ‘Fall & Break’, Watch now!

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

Fall & Break is the debut single by Midlands-based singer-songwriter Faye Bagley, recently signed to UK independent Wise Dog Records. The video for Fall & Break, featuring the acting debut of GB Hockey Olympic bronze […]

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Listen: SHED SEVEN – Unveil New Single ‘ROOM IN MY HOUSE’

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

York’s finest Shed Seven are set to make one of indie-rock’s most triumphant returns this winter, having recently signed to BMG they release their first new album in 16 years and then embark on a […]

OTHERKIN - Share New Single 'Come On, Hello' - Listen
Gigs

OTHERKIN Share ‘React’ Live Session & Announce Radio 1 ‘Album of the Week’

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

Otherkin have today share their live session for React, taken from huge debut album OK, out 29th September, and announce their ‘Album of the Week’ slot on Huw Stephens’ Radio 1 show next week. 2017 […]

Track of the Day: Death of Guitar Pop - Rickety Old Train
The Listening Post

Neville Staple (The Specials) appears on Death Of Guitar Pop’s New Single

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

Essex-based DEATH OF GUITAR POP have announced details of their debut album ’69 Candy Street’ (out November 10th), a new single ‘Suburban Ska Club’ (which features Neville Staple of The Specials), and their debut live […]

GENGAHR return with brand new single 'Carrion', + announce intimate headline show at London's Omeara
Gigs

GENGAHR return with brand new single ‘Carrion’, + announce intimate headline show at London’s Omeara

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

Gengahr have unveiled brand new single, ‘Carrion’ available now on Transgressive Records. Produced by Neil Comber (Glass Animals, M.I.A, Songhoy Blues) ‘Carrion’ is a hugely compelling return from the band and finds them taking a […]

SHANIA TWAIN - Announces 2018 UK & Ireland Tour!
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SHANIA TWAIN – Announces 2018 UK & Ireland Tour!

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Having stolen the show at Radio 2’s Live in Hyde Park earlier this month, multiplatinum, multi-award winning Shania Twain announces 6 unmissable UK & Ireland arena dates for autumn 2018 – the first time Shania […]

REWS - Release debut album 'Pyro' in November + Announce UK Tour
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REWS – Release debut album ‘Pyro’ in November + Announce UK Tour

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Hotly tipped London-based rock duo Rews have announced the release of their debut album Pyro, which will be out November 3rd on Marshall Records ahead of a headline UK tour. The album’s sound is raw […]

PALE GREY - Announce Debut Album & Stream 'Blizzard', Listen Now!
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PALE GREY – Announce Debut Album & Stream ‘Blizzard’, Listen Now!

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Some acts are impossible to categorise. Pale Grey are one of those bands. Previous single ‘Billy’ was a dream-pop love in, floaty and serenading. The band now return to announce their album ‘Waves’ The album […]

LEA PORCELAIN - Unveil video for ‘Loose Life’ & alt-J remix
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Lea Porcelain unveil new remix EP ‘LEA PORCELAIN REMIXED’ featuring Scuba, Lea Porcelain’s Julien Bracht and Thom from alt-J

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Having recently sold out their own London headline show at Sebright Arms on 29th August, and lauded for their entertaining live slots at Reading and Leeds Festival this year; Lea Porcelain, who released their debut […]

THE SEX PISTOLS To Release 'Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols' 40th Anniversary deluxe edition 1
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THE SEX PISTOLS To Release ‘Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols’ 40th Anniversary deluxe edition

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

It is now almost 40 years to the day since the Sex Pistols ‘Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols’ was released and to mark this significant anniversary USM/UMC are proud to revisit the […]

IRON MAIDEN - Announce 'The Book Of Souls' live album 1
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IRON MAIDEN – Announce ‘The Book Of Souls’ live album

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Warner Music will release IRON MAIDEN’s ‘The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter’ on November 17th worldwide [through BMG in the USA]. This live recording comprises 15 songs captured during ‘The Book Of Souls World Tour’, […]

CABBAGE - Announce London Headline Show
Gigs

CABBAGE – Announce London Headline Show

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Cabbage have today announced a London headline show at ULU on Thursday 5th October. The gig will be their biggest ever headliner in London, and follows sold-out shows this year at Dingwalls and The Scala. […]

VILE ASSEMBLY - Release debut album 'Fattened By The Horrors Of War' in October
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VILE ASSEMBLY – Release debut album ‘Fattened By The Horrors Of War’ in October

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Vile Assembly are Mark Wainwright, Mark Webb and Paul Mason, a tight knit trio of songwriters, musicians and producers. Spiralling from the success of singles ‘Suicide Feast’ and ‘Gone’ earlier this year, the Liverpool based […]

STEVEN WILSON announces major 2018 UK & Irish tour including a date at Belfast’s Mandela Hall
Gigs

STEVEN WILSON – Announces third ROYAL ALBERT HALL SHOW and single ‘NOWHERE NOW’

September 19, 2017 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has announced details of a third and final show at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall in 2018. He plays the venue on Thursday March 29th – his two previously announced shows there are […]

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