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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 […]

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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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          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
          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 […]

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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
          Gigs

          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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        • 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 — […]

          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, […]

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Meshuggah announce Belfast Limelight show 17th January '17
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Meshuggah announce Belfast Limelight show 17th January ’17

November 22, 2016 XS Noize

The ninth wonder of the unnatural world, extreme tech-metal messiah’s MESHUGGAH have just announced a UK & IRISH leg of their winter tour. Following the cries of British and Irish metal fans all over the […]

Cocoa Futures share 'The Grey' ahead of the EP release on 2nd December
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Cocoa Futures share ‘The Grey’ ahead of the EP release on 2nd December

November 22, 2016 XS Noize

Perhaps Cocoa Futures’ most direct offering of sparkling, upbeat indie pop, ‘The Grey’ is all driven groove, sonorous dancefloor bounce and soaring vocal hooks. Such pull-no-punches positivity stems straight from the tune’s lyrical subject matter, […]

Album Review: Justice - Woman
Album Reviews

Album Review: Justice – Woman

November 22, 2016 Landon Murray

Back in 2007, the world of music was still reeling from a new emergence of Daft Punk. Shortly after that particular French duo proved to be bigger than anyone ever imagined, a whole slew of […]

Manchester Soul collective 'The Winachi Tribe' Unveil Video for New Single ‘A Room With A Zoo’
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#24: XS Noize Music Podcast: Liam Croker (The Winachi Tribe) discusses new single “A Room With A Zoo”

November 22, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #24 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Liam Croker from The Winachi Tribe. The Winachi Tribe are sonic soul collective […]

Amy Macdonald announces her first UK tour in 4 years
Gigs

Amy Macdonald announces her first UK tour in 4 years

November 21, 2016 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald announces her first UK tour in 4 years, playing a run of 13 dates in March and April 2017. The tour will take in cities including Birmingham, Manchester, London and Dublin, opening in […]

KATE BUSH RETURNS TO THE STAGE TONIGHT AFTER 35 YEARS
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Kate Bush releases special piece of film to accompany the release of new single ‘And Dream Of Sheep’.

November 21, 2016 XS Noize

Kate Bush has released a special piece of film to accompany the release of her new single ‘And Dream Of Sheep’. Watch below: The vocal was performed live while filming Kate lying in the huge […]

Track of the Day: Laura Nox - “Save A Little Love”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Laura Nox – “Save A Little Love”

November 21, 2016 Amanda Stock

Amid a thriving new wave of Swedish pop talent comes the exciting and mysterious Laura Nox who has unveiled the official video to her debut single Save A Little Love, out now on Warner Music […]

Album Review: BLACK GRAPE - ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight….Yeah’, Deluxe Edition
Album Reviews

Album Review: BLACK GRAPE – ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight….Yeah’, Deluxe Edition

November 21, 2016 Sandra Blemster

It’s pretty hard to believe it’s been 21 years since Black Grape released their debut album It’s Great When You’re Straight….Yeah! Formed by Shaun Ryder and Bez on the back of their success in the […]

Track of the Day: Dede (Feat: Alan Wilder) – “Calling the Clock”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Dede (Feat: Alan Wilder) – “Calling the Clock”

November 18, 2016 Amanda Stock

XS NOIZE brings to you today a rather special exclusive – the introduction of a brand new artist – singer/songwriter Dede from London with her first single release Calling The Clock featuring none other than […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #22 - Con Etiquette
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #22 – Con Etiquette

November 18, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

Christine and the Queens: Release deluxe re-package of breakthrough album 'Chaleur Humaine'
New Music

Christine and the Queens: Release deluxe re-package of breakthrough album ‘Chaleur Humaine’

November 18, 2016 XS Noize

Christine And The Queens today announces the release of the deluxe version of her smash hit, breakthrough album Chaleur Humaine, with six bonus tracks available digitally today and the full physical deluxe, containing bonus tracks […]

“Counter-Factuals are Usually a Waste Of Time”: An Interview with FRANK TURNER
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Frank Turner announces details of a new documentary film, alongside his latest single release

November 18, 2016 XS Noize

Frank Turner has announced release details for a new single ‘Get Better’, the latest to be lifted from the singer-songwriter’s critically-acclaimed sixth album Positive Songs For Negative People. The track will impact on December 12 […]

Track of the Day: The Wedding Present - ‘KIll Devil Hills’
Gigs

Track of the Day: The Wedding Present – ‘KIll Devil Hills’

November 17, 2016 XS Noize

The Wedding Present presents their track ‘Kill Devil Hills’. Referencing a sensual encounter and predatory lust, this is one of the more robust tracks from their new album ‘Going, Going…’ These UK indie darlings’ widely […]

KATE BUSH RETURNS TO THE STAGE TONIGHT AFTER 35 YEARS
New Music

Kate Bush Releases Her Single ‘And Dream of Sheep’ This Friday

November 17, 2016 XS Noize

Kate Bush releases the track “And Dream Of Sheep” this Friday, November 18. The track will be available to download from midnight on Friday morning. Kate recorded the lead vocal of the song live whilst […]

Album Review: Honeyblood - Babes Never Die
Album Reviews

Album Review: Honeyblood – Babes Never Die

November 17, 2016 Lori Gava

In September of 2014 there were many who thought the days of the inspired Scottish duo Honeyblood were numbered. Founding partner Shona McVicar left the musical entity. Head unbowed remaining partner Stina Tweeddale persevered, recruiting […]

Novella announce the release new album 'Change of State' 1
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Novella announce the release new album ‘Change of State’

November 17, 2016 XS Noize

Today London based quarter Novella announce the release of their sophomore album Change of State, the follow up to their debut LP Land. Alongside this they share a first taster of the record, the album […]

Boxed In confirm new single 'Melt' - Listen
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Boxed In confirm new single ‘Melt’ – Listen

November 17, 2016 XS Noize

Today Boxed In share the lyric video for their new single ‘Melt’, taken from their critically-acclaimed second album which is out now via Nettwerk Records. Currently on tour with Crystal Fights, December will see the […]

Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes: Announce 2017 tour dates
New Music

Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes: Announce 2017 tour dates

November 17, 2016 XS Noize

Following a string of sold out and critically acclaimed headline shows in 2016 (including a raucous show at Electric Ballroom last week) Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes announce a full UK tour for 2017 in […]

Lucy Rose - Shares 'Shiver' Video From Her 'Live At Urchin Studios' Album
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Lucy Rose – Shares ‘Shiver’ Video From Her ‘Live At Urchin Studios’ Album

November 16, 2016 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her new album, ‘Live at Urchin Studios’ which is out on 9th December 2016, Lucy Rose has unveiled a video of the live recording of ‘Shiver’. Recorded in just one […]

The Lumineers Reveal New Video For 'Sleep On The Floor'
New Music

The Lumineers Reveal New Video For ‘Sleep On The Floor’

November 16, 2016 XS Noize

Today, Grammy nominated Americana troubadours, The Lumineers, reveal the video for ‘Sleep On The Floor’. Directed by Isaac Ravishankara (Ellie Goulding, Hosier, Phantogram), it is the third in a series of videos depicting the stories […]

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