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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
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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
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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 […]

        • 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
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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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        • 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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Pixies Announce three new British dates
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Pixies Announce three new British dates

August 16, 2016 XS Noize

When the Pixies’ six UK tour dates went on sale late last month, nearly 20,000 tickets sold out in mere minutes. So today, the band – Black Francis/guitar & vocals, Joey Santiago/guitar, David Lovering/drums, and […]

Track of the Day: Crystal Castles - ‘Fleece’
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Crystal Castles – ‘Fleece’

August 16, 2016 XS Noize

Crystal Castles have unveiled new track ‘Fleece’, which was premiered last night (August 15th) by Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1, taken from their forthcoming new album Amnesty (I), which XS Noize gave 7/10. Moving […]

AC/DC's Phil Rudd releases Solo Album 'Head Job'
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AC/DC’s Phil Rudd releases Solo Album ‘Head Job’

August 16, 2016 XS Noize

Described by Malcolm Young, co-founder of AC/DC, as “the real deal”, PHIL RUDD the band’s long term drummer, played in several Melbourne bands such as Buster Brown and The Coloured Balls before joining up with […]

Track of the Day: The Spitfires - ‘Return To Me’
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Spitfires – ‘Return To Me’

August 15, 2016 XS Noize

Following a storming performance on the This Feeling / Jack Rocks The Allotment stage at Y Not? Festival recently, Watford quartet, The Spitfires, have revealed their latest single ‘Return To Me’. Combining shades of The […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #4 - DRAWNSWORD
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Munich born, London-based, DrawnSword Releases Still Too Few EP

August 15, 2016 XS Noize

Munich born, London-based, DrawnSword is the contemporary one-man-band. Infusing vocals, Mpcs, Wurlitzers and synthesizers, he creates a sound to reflect whathe sees. And what he sees is a generation homogenised by digital, completely missing the point. […]

Levellers release special 25th anniversary edition of 'Levelling The Land'
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Levellers release special 25th anniversary edition of ‘Levelling The Land’

August 15, 2016 XS Noize

Brighton folk punk band Levellers are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their timeless platinum-selling, second album Levelling The Land with a three-disc special edition package, which will be released on November 18th through their own […]

PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 - listen
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Pet Shop Boys Release Their New Single ‘Say It To Me’

August 15, 2016 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys, who recently played four riotously successful and critically acclaimed sold-out shows at London’s Royal Opera House, will release their new single ‘Say It To Me’ on September 16th on digital and CD […]

Track of the Day: Susie Blue - 'People Like Us'
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Irish quartet Susie Blue reveal ‘People Like Us’ video

August 12, 2016 XS Noize

Rising Irish stars Susie Blue have unveiled the powerful video for their new single ‘People Like Us’. The inspiring indie-rock anthem contains a strong message challenging intolerance and hatred in society, particularly in the form […]

The Lemon Twigs announce debut album 'Do Hollywood'
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The Lemon Twigs announce debut album ‘Do Hollywood’

August 12, 2016 XS Noize

The Lemon Twigs, brothers Brian (19) and Michael (17) D’Addario from Long Island, have shared details of their album Do Hollywood plus a new video for single ‘These Words’. Released on October 14 2016, Do […]

Dinosaur Jr. release video for 'Tiny', taken from new album Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not
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Dinosaur Jr. share video for ‘Goin’ Down’, taken from new album Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not

August 12, 2016 XS Noize

Today, Dinosaur Jr. share their new video for ‘Goin’ Down’, the second single from their critically acclaimed new record, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not (out now on Jagjaguwar). The video, shot by renowned […]

Birmingham's Glenn Smyth has unveiled the video for new single 'Lost And Found'
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Track of the Day: Glenn Smyth – ‘Lost And Found’

August 12, 2016 XS Noize

Birmingham’s Glenn Smyth has unveiled the video for new single ‘Lost And Found’ and revealed details of his forthcoming EP ‘A Sense Of Freedom’. Mixed by Owen Morris (Oasis, The Verve) and produced by Dave […]

Album Review: Ed Harcourt - Furnaces
Album Reviews

Album Review: Ed Harcourt – Furnaces

August 11, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Ed Harcourt has been releasing solo material for well over a decade.He has worked and collaborated with the likes of (among others) Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Graham Coxon, Libertines, Marianne Faithfull and The Magic Numbers. In spite […]

Track of the Day: Ella On The Run – ‘Walk Away’
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Track of the Day: Ella On The Run – ‘Walk Away’

August 11, 2016 XS Noize

Since releasing her stunning debut EP less than two years ago, the enigmatic Ella On The Run has continued to impress with her sultry electro-pop sound. Her lyricism is cutting and honest, and the beats […]

Keane Lead Singer Tom Chaplin Announces Solo Album
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Keane Lead Singer Tom Chaplin Announces Solo Album

August 11, 2016 XS Noize

Tom Chaplin releases his first ever solo album, ‘The Wave’, October 14th featuring eleven incredibly honest and ultimately uplifting songs written by Tom, produced by Matt Hales (Aqualung, Lianne La Havas) and recorded in Pasadena, […]

Dodgy announce new album + UK tour dates
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XS Noize Podcast: #11: Mathew Priest from Dodgy talks forthcoming album ‘What Are We Fighting For’

August 11, 2016 XS Noize

Dodgy were originally together for seven years and in that time, released three albums totalling over a million sales worldwide and had 12 Top 40 singles, including Staying Out For The Summer, If You’re Thinking […]

Video Premiere: HUNCK - 'All Dressed Up'
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Video Premiere: HUNCK – ‘All Dressed Up’

August 10, 2016 XS Noize

‘All Dressed Up’ is the new single from North London’s HUNCK, irreverently exploring the expectation and disappointment that we all go through in trying to find ‘the one’. With dry sarcasm and a generous helping […]

OASIS Share 'My Big Mouth' (Live at Knebworth Park)' Video for Knebworth 20th Anniversary
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OASIS Share ‘My Big Mouth’ (Live at Knebworth Park)’ Video for Knebworth 20th Anniversary

August 10, 2016 XS Noize

With today marking the 20th anniversary of the first of Oasis’s era-defining Knebworth gigs, Big Brother Recordings has released ‘My Big Mouth (Live At Knebworth Park)’. A track written for Oasis’s third album ‘Be Here […]

Crystal Castles unveil video for new track 'Concrete' - Watch
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Album Review: Crystal Castles – Amnesty

August 10, 2016 Lori Gava

Darkwave darlings Crystal Castles continued existence was brought into peril with the departure of lead singer Alice Glass. Glass who was one half of the band core announced her exit from the duo in Oct […]

Album Review: Beyond the Wizards' Sleeve - The Soft Bounce
Album Reviews

Album Review: Beyond the Wizards’ Sleeve – The Soft Bounce

August 10, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Beyond the Wizard’s Sleeve is a duo comprising London-based DJ Erol Alkan and Richard Norris, record producer musician and engineer. They certainly have an impressive back catalogue. Alkan started DJing in 90s indie London nightclubs and […]

Love|Less premiere new single + Announce new EP 'Act 1: Heaven'
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Love|Less premiere new single + Announce new EP ‘Act 1: Heaven’

August 9, 2016 XS Noize

LOVE|LESS is the sound of five unified and hardworking minds coalescing to create energetic and formative modern punk-rock, strewn with the beguiling long since passed sounds of early 00’s MTV alt-rock. Their new EP ‘Act […]

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