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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

          The Cure
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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

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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
          Live Reviews

          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
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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
          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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          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
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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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          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
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          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

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          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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PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 - listen
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Pet Shop Boys announce 2017 Tour

July 19, 2016 XS Noize

As Pet Shop Boys get ready to perform four sold-out shows this week at the Royal Opera House in London, they are delighted to announce that they will return to the UK with their Super […]

Pixies Announce New album + World Tour - Listen To First Single, "Um Chagga Lagga,"
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PIXIES announce New UK Tour Dates

July 19, 2016 XS Noize

Pixies add six UK shows to their newly announced European tour, including a two-night stint at London’s Brixton Academy. The band also announce a new show in Köln, Germany in addition to their tour on […]

Dodgy announce new album + UK tour dates
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Dodgy announce new album + UK tour dates

July 19, 2016 XS Noize

Dodgy have announced the first run of dates to coincide with the release of their fifth studio album ‘WHAT ARE WE FIGHTING FOR’ released on Friday 2nd September on Cherry Red Records. Dodgy will be […]

Track Of The Day: Prints Jackson (featuring Jim Ward) - Sail on Phaelon
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Prints Jackson (featuring Jim Ward) – Sail on Phaelon

July 19, 2016 XS Noize

One song every month until the day I die. This is the simple mission statement from UK alt-indie artist Prints Jackson (Kristian C Williams), a mantra that perfectly encapsulates his ongoing project, which is already […]

Car Seat Headrest Releases "Spotify Sessions" EP
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Car Seat Headrest Releases “Spotify Sessions” EP

July 18, 2016 XS Noize

Slowly but surely, 2016 is becoming the year of Car Seat Headrest. Seattle native Will Toledo’s latest album (and first full-band album for Matador), “Teens of Denial” is becoming a crossover sensation – the kind […]

Track Of The Day: Spencer - Hidden From The Sun
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Spencer – Hidden From The Sun

July 15, 2016 XS Noize

Fresh from hitting the Top 40 album charts in their native Switzerland & being playlisted on the hugely influential KROQ Radio in the USA, alt-rockers Spencer have unveiled a new single from their fourth album […]

FEEDER Announce new album 'All Bright Electric'! Listen to New Single 'Universe of Life'
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FEEDER Announce new album ‘All Bright Electric’! Listen to New Single ‘Universe of Life’

July 15, 2016 XS Noize

Following a hugely successful Big Top Headline slot at this summer’s Isle of Wight festival, British rock heroes FEEDER (Grant Nicholas & Taka Hirose) announce their stunning new studio album ‘All Bright Electric’. The band’s […]

Jagwar Ma - Announce new single ‘O B 1’  Watch video HERE
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Jagwar Ma – Announce new single ‘O B 1’ Watch video HERE

July 15, 2016 XS Noize

Jagwar Ma return with new single ‘O B 1’. Premiered last night (July 14th) by Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1, the track is the first taster from the group’s second album titled Every Now […]

Twin Atlantic share video for single 'No Sleep' - Watch
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Twin Atlantic share video for single ‘No Sleep’ – Watch

July 14, 2016 XS Noize

Twin Atlantic have shared their new video for single ‘No Sleep’, taken from anticipated new album ‘GLA’ released on 9th September 2016. Sam McTrusty commented: “It’s a simple video of us in our element. The […]

The Dandy Warhols share Gerald Casale (DEVO) Remix Of "Reverend Jim" - Listen
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The Dandy Warhols share Gerald Casale (DEVO) Remix Of “Reverend Jim” – Listen

July 14, 2016 XS Noize

This Spring saw The Dandy Warhols release their newest album Distortland (Dine Alone Records) and today they are happy to share a Gerald Casale (Devo) remix of their track “Pope Reverend Jim.” It premiered via […]

Track Of The Day: Trickster Guru - Problem Child ft. AWAY
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Trickster Guru – Problem Child ft. AWAY

July 14, 2016 XS Noize

Trickster Guru is the alternative rock and electronic project of singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Christopher Caplan. Trickster Guru’s debut EP “Problem Child”, beautifully fuses vintage rock and soul with the excitement and innovation of […]

Beach Slang Announce New Album  'A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings' Out September
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Beach Slang Announce New Album ‘A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings’ Out September

July 14, 2016 XS Noize

Philadelphia’s Beach Slang is still riding high off their critically acclaimed 2015 debut album The Thing We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us, and today the band is excited to announce the release […]

XS Noize Music Podcast: Episode #7: Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles
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XS Noize Music Podcast: Episode #7: Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles

July 13, 2016 XS Noize

Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles formed in the North Wales and Chester, UK area in autumn of 2015. The band’s first 6 months together have been incredibly busy and productive: a debut EP and […]

Track Of The Day: LVL UP - 'Pain' - Listen
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: LVL UP – ‘Pain’ – Listen

July 13, 2016 XS Noize

Today, LVL UP have announced that they’ve signed to Sub Pop and shared “Pain,” the lead single from their upcoming third album, Return To Love. The Mike Ditrio-produced album showcases LVL UP’s ability to write […]

Album Review: Machines In Heaven - Phenomenology
Album Reviews

Album Review: Machines In Heaven – Phenomenology

July 13, 2016 David McElroy

One of the most thrilling things about Glasgow trio Machines In Heaven is the near relentless way in which they develop. Never shy to push their own boundaries, the band have moved on quickly from […]

Welsh Music Prize winner Georgia Ruth returns with new album Fossil Scale, shares new track The Doldrums
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Welsh Music Prize winner Georgia Ruth returns with new album Fossil Scale, shares new track The Doldrums

July 13, 2016 XS Noize

Welsh singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Georgia Ruth has announced a new album Fossil Scale, due for release on October 7, 2016 via Navigator Records. The record is the follow up to 2013’s Welsh Music Prize winning […]

PJ Harvey Unveils 'Guilty', A Previously Unreleased Track taken from The Hope Six Demolition Project sessions
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PJ Harvey Unveils ‘Guilty’, A Previously Unreleased Track taken from The Hope Six Demolition Project sessions

July 13, 2016 XS Noize

A new and previously unreleased song by PJ Harvey titled ‘Guilty’ – taken from The Hope Six Demolition Project sessions – is released on digital platforms worldwide today. The track was recorded in January 2015 […]

Colchester’s Animal Noise release their second single ‘How Can You Love Me?' - Listen
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Colchester’s Animal Noise release their second single ‘How Can You Love Me?’ – Listen

July 12, 2016 XS Noize

Colchester’s Animal Noise release their second single ‘How Can You Love Me?’ from their ‘Sink or Swim EP’ on August 19th 2016, a date that also sees an official CD release of the EP on […]

The Lucid Dream to release new album, 'Compulsion Songs' in September
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The Lucid Dream to release new album, ‘Compulsion Songs’ in September

July 12, 2016 XS Noize

Compulsion Songs is the 3rd album from Carlisle’s The Lucid Dream. Rather than bathe in the critical acclaim of their recent 2nd album, The Lucid Dream are quick out the blocks, venturing into pastures new […]

Track Of The Day: Big Spring - 'On A Bamboo Sleeping Mat'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Big Spring – ‘On A Bamboo Sleeping Mat’

July 12, 2016 XS Noize

Big Spring, the melody-driven alternative rock three-piece who have been kicking up dust with their impassioned live set and explosive song-writing, are ready to unleash their new single ‘On A Bamboo Sleeping Mat’. The song […]

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