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          HAPPY MONDAYS Celebrate 40 Years with New Singles Compilation ‘The Factory Singles’ – Out December 5

          October 15, 2025

          London Records are to mark 40 years of the Happy Mondays with a series of special releases, beginning with the new compilation ‘The Factory Singles’, available November 28th on double CD, double LP & cassette. […]

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          Courtney Barnett Returns with New Single and Video “Stay in Your Lane”

          October 15, 2025

          Today, GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett makes an exciting return with her brand new single, “Stay In Your Lane.” The song kicks off her next musical chapter and is the first new material since the […]

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          Culture Wars Swing Back Hard with Anthemic New Single “Bittersweet”

          October 15, 2025

          Emotion-fueled rock collective Culture Wars return with their new single “Bittersweet,” an arena-ready, shout-from-the-rooftops anthem that showcases frontman Alex Dugan’s dynamic vocal range and the band’s ability to blend soaring hooks with raw angst. The […]

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          dust - Sky is Falling
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dust – Sky Is Falling

          October 15, 2025

          Dust’s Sky Is Falling doesn’t so much make a statement as just show up and grab your attention. The Australian 5-piece follow up on their 2023 debut with an album that isn’t polished or overworked; […]

          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 […]

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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
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          ‘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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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          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 […]

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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
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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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        • 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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        • Miles Kane | XS Noize Podcast #251
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          Miles Kane on new album ‘Sunlight in the Shadows’ & Working with Dan Auerbach | XS Noize Podcast #251

          October 15, 2025

          In this episode, #251 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Kane to discuss his electrifying new album Sunlight in the Shadows — a swaggering, soulful, and deeply personal record marking […]

          BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          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 — […]

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Blackfield have released a new lyric video for the song “From 44 to 48” - Watch
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Blackfield have released a new lyric video for the song “From 44 to 48” – Watch

February 8, 2017 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their new studio album V on February 10th through Kscope, Blackfield, a collaboration between Israeli songwriter and musician Aviv Geffen, and British musician and producer Steven Wilson, have released a […]

Track Of The Day | Meadowlark - 'About You Now'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day | Meadowlark – ‘About You Now’

February 8, 2017 XS Noize

Meadowlark have announced details of a new EP of late night reworks entitled ‘Nocturnes’ for release on March 10th via Believe Recordings (James Vincent McMorrow, Gavin James). The ‘Nocturnes’ EP is a collection of cinematic […]

XS Noize Music Podcast: #15: Merchandise's Carson Cox On New Album 'A Corpse Wired For Sound'
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Merchandise share ‘Right Back To The Start’ video + reschedule tour dates

February 8, 2017 XS Noize

Merchandise have launched a video for their single ‘Right Back To The Start’, taken from their recent album A Corpse Wired For Sound. The fifth song to be given a visual treatment by Carson Cox, […]

THE CRIBS confirmed to headline CAMDEN ROCKS FESTIVAL 2016 1
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THE CRIBS Announce ‘Men’s Needs Women’s Needs Whatever’ 10th Anniversary Tour Dates

February 7, 2017 XS Noize

The Cribs will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of their acclaimed third album ‘Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever’ by playing the record in its entirety during a select run of UK headline dates this spring. Tickets […]

Empathy Test return for 2017 with their new EP ‘By My Side’ - Listen to track
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Empathy Test return for 2017 with their new EP ‘By My Side’ – Listen to track

February 7, 2017 XS Noize

Empathy Test return for 2017 with their new EP ‘By My Side’. With echoes of CHVRCHES and Purity Ring, the enigmatic duo have impressed with their brooding electro sound; winning critical praise and a legion […]

Track of the Day: The Chainsmokers - 'Paris'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Chainsmokers – ‘Paris’

February 7, 2017 XS Noize

Kicking off 2017 with a bang, the three-time multi-platinum and Grammy®-nominated artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers (comprised of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart) have revealed their brand new single “Paris”-  watch the brand new lyric video […]

Following Explosive Super Bowl performance Lady Gaga Announces Joanne World Tour
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Following Explosive Super Bowl performance Lady Gaga Announces Joanne World Tour

February 7, 2017 XS Noize

Lady Gaga will be traveling the globe with the Joanne World Tour starting on August 1st in Vancouver, BC and September 22nd in Barcelona with a series of concert dates throughout Europe and the UK […]

IN FOCUS// Green Day, Manchester MEN Arena 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Green Day, Manchester MEN Arena

February 7, 2017 Clair McAllister

Clair McAllister was on hand again to capture Green Day at Manchester MEN Arena on their Revolution Radio Tour with another batch of stunning images.     Check out Clair’s Live Review / images of Green […]

David Bowie: "No Plan" EP to Get Physical CD & Vinyl Release
New Music

David Bowie: “No Plan” EP to Get Physical CD & Vinyl Release

February 6, 2017 XS Noize

Featuring the three final David Bowie studio recordings during the sessions for his 28th and final album, ★, the No Plan EP is now being made available on CD and special vinyl formats including a […]

#20: XS Noize Music Podcast: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre 1
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Brian Jonestown Massacre will release the new album ‘Don’t Get Lost’, on 24th February

February 6, 2017 XS Noize

Brian Jonestown Massacre have announced the new album ‘Don’t Get Lost’, which will be released on 24th February, just a mere four months after the release of their last album ‘Third World Pyramid’. The double […]

The Pretenders reveal a new version of ‘Let’s Get Lost’ feat Neil Tennant
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The Pretenders reveal a new version of ‘Let’s Get Lost’ feat Neil Tennant

February 6, 2017 XS Noize

The Pretenders have revealed a new version of ‘Let’s Get Lost’ featuring guest vocalist Neil Tennant. Chrissie Hynde and Neil Tennant’s unmistakably poignant vocals combine beautifully on the track which is one of the stand-out […]

Bush to release 7th studio album BLACK AND WHITE RAINBOWS on March 10th
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Bush to release 7th studio album BLACK AND WHITE RAINBOWS on March 10th

February 6, 2017 XS Noize

Currently lighting up our TV Screens every Saturday night as a coach on The Voice UK, Gavin Rossdale has also been spending time in Los Angeles writing and recording a new BUSH album. The band’s […]

Dreadzone share video for "Mountain" from forthcoming album ‘Dread Times’
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Dreadzone share video for “Mountain” from forthcoming album ‘Dread Times’

February 6, 2017 XS Noize

Entering an impressive 3rd decade, Dreadzone, one of the most energetic, exciting and powerful live bands to emerge from the post-rave scene, release a brand new album “Dread Times” on February 17th 2017. ‘Dread Times’ […]

Jenn Grant reveals title track of forthcoming New album "Paradise" - Listen
The Listening Post

Jenn Grant reveals title track of forthcoming New album “Paradise” – Listen

February 6, 2017 XS Noize

Jenn Grant has shared a new single, Paradise,” off her upcoming album of the same name. Grant’s new album will be released via Ba Da Bing Records on March 3. “Paradise” is the follow up to […]

Listen To 'Nothing Lasts Forever (And It's Fine)' The New Single From Flora Cash
The Listening Post

Listen To ‘Nothing Lasts Forever (And It’s Fine)’ The New Single From Flora Cash

February 6, 2017 XS Noize

An old Swedish proverb goes ‘Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow’. Interesting on how we can all still relate to it today, most of the day, day after day, every single day… […]

Track of the Day: BlackWaters - ‘Down'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: BlackWaters – ‘Down’

February 6, 2017 XS Noize

BLACKWATERS launch into 2017 with a ripe slice of high-octane indie in the shape of new single: ‘Down’. The latest release from these tempestuous teen upstarts arrives at the peak of their first nationwide live […]

Live Review: Green Day, Leeds First Direct Arena, 05/02/17 2
Live Reviews

Live Review: Green Day, Leeds First Direct Arena, 05/02/17

February 6, 2017 Clair McAllister

Green Day w/support from The Interrupters, Leeds First Direct Arena, 05/02/17 It’s been a long 4 years, but it was with great pleasure that Green Day graced the First Direct Arena in Leeds to set […]

Kings of Leon reveal video for 'Waste A Moment'
Gigs

Kings Of Leon – Announce 3Arena, Dublin Show – Saturday 01 July

February 3, 2017 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling rock band Kings Of Leon have announced a Dublin date at 3Arena on Saturday 01 July. Very special guests are Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. Since their debut in 2003, Kings of […]

Album Review: BLACKFIELD - V
Album Reviews

Album Review: BLACKFIELD – V

February 3, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Blackfield is a collaboration between English musician, Steven Wilson and founder of rock band Porcupine Tree, and Israeli rock singer Aviv Geffen. Geffen, a follower of Porcupine Tree he invited the band in the year […]

Depeche Mode To Release New Single “Where’s The Revolution” on February 3rd 2
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Depeche Mode Release Tracklisting For New Album ‘Spirit’

February 3, 2017 XS Noize

Depeche Mode have released their much anticipated new single “Where’s The Revolution” today. A powerful and timely track, the song vibrates with a drum laden, menacing energy, anchored in frontman Dave Gahan’s vocals demanding, “Where’s […]

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