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

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          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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          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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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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 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

          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 […]

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          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

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          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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          August 21, 2025

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          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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          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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The Dandy Warhols share new song and video ahead of sold out London Roundhouse show
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The Dandy Warhols share new song and video ahead of sold out London Roundhouse show

February 28, 2017 XS Noize

Portland, Oregon based indie rock icons The Dandy Warhols fly into London for a sold out performance at London’s Roundhouse venue this Saturday and have released a video for their new track ahead of the […]

Album Review: Dude York - Sincerely
Album Reviews

Album Review: Dude York – Sincerely

February 28, 2017 Lori Gava

If you’re a young band from Seattle it can be hard to shake the shadow that 90’s Grunge cast over bands now originating in the region. Dude York with their February 23rd release of  Sincerely […]

Live Review: THE SHERLOCKS - Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms 1
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Live Review: THE SHERLOCKS – Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms

February 28, 2017 Helen Russell

The Sherlocks Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms A whistle stop tour of the UK did not stop The Sherlocks from pulling out a worthy show at Portsmouth’s Wedgewood Rooms on Thursday night. The indie rock band from […]

Paul Draper releases a second four track EP on Kscope
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Former Mansun Frontman PAUL DRAPER Announces FIRST EVER LIVE SHOWS

February 28, 2017 XS Noize

Paul Draper – former frontman of Mansun, one of the ’90s most forward-thinking and iconic rock’n’roll bands – has announced details of his first solo live shows. Paul will tour the UK in September with […]

Album Review: Hippo Campus – Landmark
Album Reviews

Album Review: Hippo Campus – Landmark

February 27, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Landmark is the debut album from Hippo Campus. Since their formation and the release of two EPs in 2014 & 2015, Bashful Creatures and South respectively they have rapidly risen to become an unquestionable breakthrough […]

FEEDER - Reveal video for Another Day On Earth + Announce Special Edition Album Re-issues 1
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FEEDER – Reveal video for Another Day On Earth + Announce Special Edition Album Re-issues

February 24, 2017 XS Noize

Today, FEEDER are revealing the video for their third single ‘Another Day On Earth’, from their recent top 10 album ‘All Bright Electric’. Produced & directed by Sitcom Soldiers, the stunning video was cut in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  “VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR” – Bruce Woolley and Polly Scattergood
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: “VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR” – Bruce Woolley and Polly Scattergood

February 24, 2017 Amanda Stock

Video Killed The Radio Star is internationally one of the most instantly recognisable songs of all time. Written by Bruce Woolley, Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, the original Buggles music video is famous for being […]

ERASURE - Announce New Album 'World Be Gone' + Headline Tour Dates
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ERASURE – Announce New Album ‘World Be Gone’ + Headline Tour Dates

February 24, 2017 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) today announce details of their seventeenth studio album, World Be Gone, out on Mute on 19 May 2017. World Be Gone is the follow up to 2014’s The Violet […]

Exclusive Video Premiere: The Magic Es - Running Scared
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Exclusive Video Premiere: The Magic Es – Running Scared

February 24, 2017 XS Noize

English rock n’ roll band The Magic Es will release their new single Running Scared today via Oh Mercy! Records. The anthemic new release follows previous singles Colour Up My World and Melody Jane, which […]

Album Review: Tycho - Epoch
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Album Review: Tycho – Epoch

February 23, 2017 Lori Gava

Fans of IDM have long been familiar with the works of Scott Hansen, producer, graphic artist and musician who operates under the moniker Tycho. Hansen set off on his musical journey as his alter ego […]

Track of the Day: Zahed Sultan - 'Cake & Butter'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Zahed Sultan – ‘Cake & Butter’

February 23, 2017 XS Noize

In a follow up to his 2015 sophomore album eyeamsound, multimedia artist Zahed Sultan (Kuwait) releases a new single ‘Cake & Butter’. ‘Cake & Butter’ is a gritty, alternative rock song with an infectious chorus. […]

Listen to The Chainsmokers brand new single 'Something Just Like This' with Coldplay
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Listen to The Chainsmokers brand new single ‘Something Just Like This’ with Coldplay

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

GRAMMY Award-winning artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have released their brand new single with Coldplay, “Something Just Like This.” Following four consecutive Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 Hits (including the record-shattering hit “Closer”), “Something Just Like […]

TEN FÉ Share New Single "Twist Your Arm" - Listen
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Ten Fé release Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas rework of ‘Twist Your Arm’ – LISTEN

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

After Ben Moorhouse and Leo a.k.a Ten Fé released Twist Your Arm, their bluesy-electro-stomper produced by Ewan Pearson (Jagwar Ma, M83, The Rapture), which was NME’s New Music of the Day, Line Of Best Fit’s […]

Twin Atlantic announce a new UK tour for 2017
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Twin Atlantic announce a new UK tour for 2017

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

One of UK’s most exciting bands Twin Atlantic announce a new UK tour taking their critically acclaimed live show to UK cities they have not been to in years. The tour begins in Aberdeen on […]

Cayetana share "Mesa" video, + announce new album 'New Kind Of Normal'
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Cayetana share “Mesa” video, + announce new album ‘New Kind Of Normal’

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

Cayetana has shared “Mesa,” the lead single from their new album, New Kind Of Normal. Cayetana is self-releasing New Kind Of Normal, the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut, on their new label Plum […]

Jamiroquai - Reveal Cloud 9 Video (co-starring Monica Cruz) - WATCH
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Jamiroquai – Reveal Cloud 9 Video (co-starring Monica Cruz) – WATCH

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

Continuing the incredible momentum of their return, global superstars Jamiroquai officially release the video for ‘Cloud 9’, their debut single from eighth studio album ‘Automaton’. Shot in Almeria Spain with Automaton director Charlie Lightening and […]

Track of the Day: Sweet White - ‘Lovers’
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Track of the Day: Sweet White – ‘Lovers’

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

Sweet White return with new single ‘Lovers’ following the brilliant success of EP Monet’ and stand alone single ‘Genine’. Produced by Sweet White drummer Shaun Wilson, Lovers, in it’s 4 minutes and 20 seconds, sees […]

Elliott Smith - Either/Or  20th Anniversary edition out March 10th - Listen to unreleased tracks
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Elliott Smith – Either/Or 20th Anniversary edition out March 10th – Listen to unreleased tracks

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Elliott Smith’s best-selling and greatly beloved album, Either/Or, UMC are releasing Either/Or: Expanded Edition, on March 10th on 2CD and digital, with a 2LP following on May 19th. Either/Or: […]

Broken Social Scene announce european tour dates
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Broken Social Scene announce european tour dates

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

Having made an explosive return to the live arena at the end of last summer with acclaimed performances at Electric Picnic, Festival No.6 and End Of The Road, and currently putting the finishing touches to […]

CITY AND COLOUR - announces new single 'Wasted Love' - Watch video
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City and Colour Announces Additional 2017 US Tour Dates

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

City and Colour, acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Dallas Green, has announced an additional run of USA tour, in support of his latest album If I Should Go Before You. The tour begins in Akron, […]

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