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          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

          October 7, 2025

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce massive 2026 Crystal Palace Park show with Rag’n’Bone Man and Nieve Ella

          October 7, 2025

          Northern Irish alt-rock juggernauts Snow Patrol have today announced a huge, open-air show taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday 3 July 2026. They’ll be joined on the day by evocative singer Rag […]

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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
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          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
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          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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          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
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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
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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 […]

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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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          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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        • 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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          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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ALBUM REVIEW: TRAVIS - 'Everything at Once'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TRAVIS – ‘Everything at Once’

April 27, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Since 1999’s hit début album The Man Who, Travis have seemingly kept a pretty low profile. You may be surprised, as I was, to learn that they have released some 6 albums in the intervening […]

Japan’s sleek dream-pop quartet THE FIN. announce new EP and share video for ‘Through The Deep’ - Watch
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Japan’s sleek dream-pop quartet THE FIN. announce new EP and share video for ‘Through The Deep’ – Watch

April 27, 2016 XS Noize

Japan’s sleek dream-pop quartet The fin. announce new EP and share video for ‘Through The Deep’ ahead of their UK tour and gig at The Great Escape, plus Tokyo show with The Last Shadow Puppets […]

Dark Wave band ASTARI NITE unveil NEW single "Engagement Ceremony" - Listen
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Dark Wave band ASTARI NITE unveil NEW single “Engagement Ceremony” – Listen

April 27, 2016 XS Noize

Post Punk, Dark Wave band Astari Nite have unveiled the single “Engagement Ceremony”. The track is the second to be released off their awaited upcoming album Until the End of the Moon, due out May 13th […]

INTERVIEW: Former MANSUN front-man, PAUL DRAPER talks about his first solo EP 2
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: PAUL DRAPER – ‘FEELING MY HEART RUN SLOW’

April 27, 2016 XS Noize

Former Mansun front-man Paul Draper returns with his long awaited debut release ‘Feeling My Heart Run Slow’ the lead track from Paul’s forthcoming ‘EP ONE’ and due for release on 10th June on KScope.  The single […]

FUTUREHEADS frontman BARRY HYDE releases debut solo album 'Malody'
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FUTUREHEADS frontman BARRY HYDE releases debut solo album ‘Malody’

April 26, 2016 XS Noize

Barry Hyde, lead singer and guitarist from The Futureheads, has announced details of his debut solo album. ‘Malody’ will be released on the 3rd June 2016 on Sirenspire Records. Says Barry: “Those of you familiar […]

PIMLICAN shares new tracks - B’ck 4 More & Plya - listen
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PIMLICAN shares new tracks – B’ck 4 More & Plya – listen

April 26, 2016 XS Noize

Based in the north of England, Pimlican is a collaborative solo artist who has put down strong roots in the south developing a north/south blend of music covering different dance genres. Pimlican’s strong songwriting sees […]

Listen to ‘Stones’ the debut single from WILLOW ROBINSON
New Music

WILLOW ROBINSON unveils ‘STONES’ video – watch

April 26, 2016 XS Noize

Introducing 22-year-old singer songwriter Willow Robinson. Born in Los Angeles to British parents, now residing in Hay-on-Wye and recently signed to Alan McGee’s Creation Management (after playing his first ever gig), Willow releases his debut […]

THE BURNING HELL  release Double A side new single 'Men Without Hats' / 'Fuck the Government, I Love You'
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THE BURNING HELL release Double A side new single ‘Men Without Hats’ / ‘Fuck the Government, I Love You’

April 26, 2016 XS Noize

The Burning Hell release Double A side new single ‘Men Without Hats’ / ‘Fuck the Government, I Love You’ from their latest album ‘Public Library’ The seventh Burning Hell album is a collection of eight […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THIS PARTY - TASTE
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THIS PARTY – TASTE

April 26, 2016 XS Noize

A chance encounter at a Smiths tribute gig in early 2015 led to the formation of Brighton’s This Party, a band that fuse sharp basslines with infectious melodic hooks. Charismatic frontman Matt is as well […]

WENDY JAMES to release AA single Indigent Blues / Bad Intentions and a Bit of Cruelty - Listen
New Music

WENDY JAMES to release AA single Indigent Blues / Bad Intentions and a Bit of Cruelty – Listen

April 26, 2016 XS Noize

Originally from London, now a resident of NYC, Wendy James wrote her latest album ’The Price Of The Ticket’ in its entirety, with the exception of two inspired cover choices, ‘It’s Alright Ma’ by Bob […]

ALBUM REVIEW: ERRANT BOY - A WAYWARD MIRROR
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ERRANT BOY – A WAYWARD MIRROR

April 26, 2016 David McElroy

Errant Boy are an Edinburgh based four piece whose debut album A Wayward Mirror is released on 22 April on Errant Media. I’ve mentioned them here and on Scottish Fiction before when I reviewed their […]

STRANGE COLLECTIVE Announce ‘Super Touchy’ EP - Listen to 'Heavy'
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STRANGE COLLECTIVE Reveal Gross-Out Video For ‘Heavy’ – Watch

April 25, 2016 XS Noize

Liverpool garage-tinged psych-pop quartet, Strange Collective, have revealed a brand new video for their single ‘Heavy’ which is out now. The artfully-shot black-and-white video finds the boys indulging in that most delightful of pastimes: eating […]

MUMFORD & SONS, BAABA MAAL / Share video for There Will Be Time (Live in South Africa)
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MUMFORD & SONS, BAABA MAAL / Share video for There Will Be Time (Live in South Africa)

April 25, 2016 XS Noize

Having announced details of ‘Johannesburg’ last week – a mini-album made in South Africa with Baaba Maal, Beatenberg and The Very Best – Mumford & Sons have this afternoon unveiled a video for the lead […]

FLORENCE WELCH and VINCENT HAYCOCK unveil short film ‘The Odyssey’
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FLORENCE WELCH and VINCENT HAYCOCK unveil short film ‘The Odyssey’

April 25, 2016 XS Noize

Florence Welch and director Vincent Haycock have debuted their short film The Odyssey. The film, created for Florence + the Machine’s new album How Big How Blue How Beautiful and starring Florence, debuted online last […]

BIG DEAL debut new single 'Avalanche'; taken from new album, Say Yes
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BIG DEAL debut new single ‘Avalanche’; taken from new album, Say Yes

April 25, 2016 XS Noize

London’s Big Deal return with the first single proper from their forthcoming third album, Say Yes, released June 10th on FatCat Records. It comes in the form of the rollicking ‘Avalanche’, one of the band’s […]

HOTEI - to release debut international album 'Strangers' October 16th
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Watch HOTEI feat. RAMMSTEIN’S Richard Z. Kruspe – video for new single ‘Move It’

April 25, 2016 XS Noize

Hotei has revealed the video for his latest single ‘Move It’ which features guest vocals from Richard Z. Kruspe (Emigrate/Rammstein). Echoing the upbeat industrial vibe of the song and shot in Berlin, the video is […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE BOXER REBELLION - OCEAN BY OCEAN
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE BOXER REBELLION – OCEAN BY OCEAN

April 25, 2016 Lori Gava

Highly regarded indie musicians The Boxer Rebellion are releasing their fifth studio album, Ocean by Ocean on April 29. The meltdown that was the music industry world circa 2000 forced The Boxer Rebellion to be […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE INSOMNIAC PROJECT - 'VACILLATION'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE INSOMNIAC PROJECT – ‘VACILLATION’

April 25, 2016 David McElroy

Glasgow 6 piece The Insomniac Project are back with a new single, Vacillation, and, once again, they’ve hit gold. Vacillation is a prime example of what The Insomniac Project do best – an infusion of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: WEEZER - WEEZER (The White Album)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WEEZER – WEEZER (The White Album)

April 24, 2016 Marcus Millar

It’s absolutely impossible to talk about Weezer without making mention of the massive impact they had with their first two albums; the first of these two had some of the brightest and catchiest songs of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: PRINCE - Hit N Run Phase 1 1
Top Tens

PRINCE – TOP TEN ALBUMS RANKED

April 24, 2016 Lori Gava

The world is set a reel with Thursday’s sad news of the untimely passing of Prince. Already a living legend, his death has forced the world to review his far reaching impact. Here was an […]

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