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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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          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 […]

          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
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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 […]

        • 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
          Gigs

          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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        • 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, […]

          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, […]

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Classic Album Revisited: Bjork - Post
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: Bjork – Post

May 30, 2016 Lori Gava

In June of 1995 Bjork released Post the follow up to her trailblazing Debut. “Post” in many ways cemented Bjork’s legendary solo career, displaying that “Debut” was not a fluke but the introduction to a […]

Review: Gigantic Indie All Dayer Volume 3 - One Day Festival
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Review: Gigantic Indie All Dayer Volume 3 – One Day Festival

May 30, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Its Facebook page cites: “Great bands, great people, no rip off festival prices and a damn good vibe…a big, big love” and this is what I was expecting for this event. I’d been wanting to […]

Charlotte Carpenter shares dark and momentous new track, 'Electric' - Listen
The Listening Post

Charlotte Carpenter shares dark and momentous new track, ‘Electric’ – Listen

May 27, 2016 XS Noize

Inspired by an out-of-body experience on-stage, Charlotte Carpenter has revealed the dark and momentous ‘Electric’, a brand new cut taken from the forthcoming How Are We Ever To Know EP, due June 10th via Charlotte’s […]

Yung unveil 'Commercial' + debut album 'A Youthful Dream' - Listen
Gigs

Yung unveil ‘Commercial’ + debut album ‘A Youthful Dream’ – Listen

May 27, 2016 XS Noize

With their debut album A Youthful Dream due out on June 10th through Fat Possum & Tough Love Denmark’s DIY ambassadors Yung are today unveiling the latest cut from their debut in the form of […]

Track Of The Day: Mourn - 'Irrational Friend'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Mourn – ‘Irrational Friend’

May 27, 2016 XS Noize

Ahead of their upcoming album release, Barcelona-based MOURN are sharing new single ‘Irrational Friend’, which is taken from their record ‘Ha, Ha, He’, due June 3rd via Captured Tracks. Laden with the band’s intricate take […]

Track Of The Day: The Amazing - 'Ambulance'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: The Amazing – ‘Ambulance’

May 26, 2016 XS Noize

The Amazing have announced their next album Ambulance, coming out in the UK on August 5th. Today they share the title track “Ambulance”. On Ambulance, the Swedish band composed of members of Dungen & led […]

Nine Inch Nails - Top Ten Ranked
Top Tens

Nine Inch Nails – Top Ten Ranked

May 26, 2016 Landon Murray

Since the first time I heard Trent Reznor as Nine Inch Nails, I’ve been transfixed. There’s never been an act that’s touched me in the way nin has, and today we countdown the Top Ten […]

Album Review: Rogue Wave - Delusions of Grand Fur
Album Reviews

Album Review: Rogue Wave – Delusions of Grand Fur

May 26, 2016 Landon Murray

It’s been a little while since I was regaled by the awesome fourth record by Rogue Wave, titled “Permalight,” but it’s nice to see that the band is still making forthright rock music with a […]

Track Of The Day: Little Brother Eli - Gold
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Little Brother Eli – Gold

May 25, 2016 XS Noize

Little Brother Eli are a rock, soul, blues, and pop band. We can bandy about legendary names like Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones, perhaps more recent incarnations like The Black Crowes and The Black […]

Hot Hot Heat share video for 'Kid Who Stays In The Picture' - Watch
New Music

Hot Hot Heat share video for ‘Kid Who Stays In The Picture’ – Watch

May 25, 2016 XS Noize

After announcing the release of their final, self-titled LP last month, Hot Hot Heat can share the video for lead off single ‘Kid Who Stays In The Picture’. The song, written by frontman Steve Bays […]

POLICA announce new single and tour dates
Gigs

POLICA announce new single and tour dates

May 25, 2016 XS Noize

Following the release of acclaimed new album United Crushers on Memphis Industries, Minneapolis’ Poliça announce a new single “Baby Sucks” (to be released 15th July 2016). Pulsating from the start, “Baby Sucks” showcases the band’s […]

FUTUREHEADS frontman BARRY HYDE releases debut solo album 'Malody'
Album Reviews

Album Review: Barry Hyde – Malody

May 25, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Barry Hyde’s name may or may not be familiar to you, but as the former frontman of The Futureheads his distinctive voice undoubtedly will be. Malody however, contains nothing the likes his former releases, ditching […]

Track Of The Day: Hidden Charms - 'Cannonball'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Hidden Charms – ‘Cannonball’

May 24, 2016 XS Noize

Hidden Charms have announced the forthcoming release of their new single Cannonball, with a fresh sound to carry them into a busy summer of festival appearances. The track, following on from their hugely successful 2015 […]

GARBAGE announce new album 'STRANGE LITTLE BIRDS' for June release 1
Top Tens

Garbage – Top Dozen Ranked

May 24, 2016 Lori Gava

In honor of the titular band Garbage’s pending sixth studio release “Strange Little Birds” here is a career summarizing list of the top 12 songs from their outstanding discography.   12. Drive You Home – […]

Album Review: Fatherson - Open Book
Album Reviews

Album Review: Fatherson – Open Book

May 24, 2016 Lori Gava

There are so many exciting bands coming out of Scotland, it makes one to wonder if there is something in the water, or if the brooding majesty of the landscape simply cannot help but create […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT - Announces new single 'Hold On' - Listen
News

Richard Ashcroft Announces New Live Shows

May 24, 2016 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft released his new album These People on Friday and is currently #2 on the Official album midweek chart, trailing the No.1 position by just 100 copies, cementing the brilliant reception for the return […]

GARBAGE share new single “EMPTY” - Listen
Videos

Garbage Reveal Video For ‘Empty’ – Watch

May 23, 2016 XS Noize

Garbage have today released a new music video for their single “Empty” from their forthcoming album Strange Little Birds due out on June 10th on the band’s own STUNVOLUME Records. The video reunites the band […]

Car Seat Headrest Announces Mammoth Tour
News

Car Seat Headrest Announces Mammoth Tour

May 23, 2016 XS Noize

Teens of Denial — the thirteenth album in Car Seat Headrest’s (aka 23-year-old Will Toledo) oeuvre, second on Matador, and first to be recorded in a proper studio with a full band and producer (Steve […]

VYNCE unveil new track ‘Taste’ from their debut ‘Lust’ EP
The Listening Post

VYNCE unveil new track ‘Taste’ from their debut ‘Lust’ EP

May 23, 2016 XS Noize

VYNCE have just unveiled the ultra-tasty tropical track ‘Taste’ from their debut ‘Lust’ EP ahead of their slot at The Great Escape and some new dates with Lisbon. Bold, cinematic and infectious, Liverpool’s VYNCE come […]

Holy Fuck share new video for "XED EYES" - Watch
New Music

Holy Fuck share new video for “XED EYES” – Watch

May 23, 2016 XS Noize

Holy Fuck are gearing up to release their new album Congrats later this month via Innovative Leisure. Holy Fuck recently released the video for the track “Xed Eyes.” (Watch Below) The video was made by Chad VanGaalen: […]

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