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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
          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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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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        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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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TRACK OF THE DAY: A DEAD FOREST INDEX - MYTH RETRACED
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A DEAD FOREST INDEX share video for ‘Summit Down’ – Watch

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

A Dead Forest Index has shared the latest cut from their debut album In All That Drifts From Summit Down, out April 29th on Sargent House. A melancholic dreamy number, the visuals premiered on Brooklyn […]

BIG WILD Shares CHVRCHES’ 'Empty Threat' remix - Listen
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BIG WILD Shares CHVRCHES’ ‘Empty Threat’ remix – Listen

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

Following a triumphant performance at Coachella last weekend, Big Wild has unveiled a brand new remix of CHVRCHES’ ‘Empty Threat’. The remix is featured on CHVRCHES’ recent limited edition Record Store Day 12” vinyl of […]

TANITA TIKARAM Shares  Video for new single ‘The Way You Move’ - Watch
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TANITA TIKARAM Shares Video for new single ‘The Way You Move’ – Watch

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

Multi-million selling British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram has shared the video for new single ‘The Way You Move’, the latest track to be lifted from her recently released and acclaimed new album Closer To The People. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LITTLE BARRIE -  ‘I.5.C.A.’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: LITTLE BARRIE – ‘I.5.C.A.’

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

Following the release of their last album ‘Shadow’ in 2014, Little Barrie embarked on a worldwide tour. The low budget US west coast leg of the tour involved travelling from Tokyo to Los Angeles, crossing […]

THE BROADCASTS to release eponymous debut album in June
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THE BROADCASTS to release eponymous debut album in June

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

The Broadcasts are a four piece Alt Rock/Acoustic band who are based just outside of Cardiff, South Wales. Previously signed to indie label Right Recordings, the band released a double A side single recorded by […]

ZUBLUE to release debut EP 'Change the Channel' - Listen to track
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ZUBLUE to release debut EP ‘Change the Channel’ – Listen to track

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

Zublue are a high energy three piece Garage Rock band from Essex, UK. Influenced by the likes of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Foo Fighters and Sonic Youth, the band’s debut EP ‘Change the Channel’ is an […]

THE 1975 reveal stunning video for new single 'A Change Of Heart' - Watch
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THE 1975 reveal stunning video for new single ‘A Change Of Heart’ – Watch

April 22, 2016 XS Noize

The 1975 have announced their latest single, ‘A Change Of Heart’, which will be released on May 27th on Dirty Hit/Polydor. ‘A Change Of Heart’ is taken from their acclaimed album I like it when […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB  to support - JAMES - on May UK tour
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB to support – JAMES – on May UK tour

April 21, 2016 XS Noize

Manchester indie-electronica outfit The Slow Readers Club will support James on 11 dates of the ‘Girl At The End Of The World tour’. With an anthemic electronic sound perfectly suited to the big halls of […]

Listen To Fickle Sun (iii) I'm Set Free from BRIAN ENO'S forthcoming album THE SHIP
New Music

Listen To Fickle Sun (iii) I’m Set Free from BRIAN ENO’S forthcoming album THE SHIP

April 21, 2016 XS Noize

We can now reveal the track “Fickle Sun (iii) I’m Set Free” as the lead single from Eno’s forthcoming album, The Ship. Since announcing the album, this cover of The Velvet Underground originally penned by […]

VIET CONG Announce new band name
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VIET CONG Announce new band name

April 21, 2016 XS Noize

The band formerly known as Viet Cong have today announced their new name, moving forward they will be called Preoccupations. In a statement released today they said: “After finishing our latest record and taking some […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DESERT SOUND COLONY - 'Signals'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DESERT SOUND COLONY – ‘Signals’

April 21, 2016 XS Noize

London based band Desert Sound Colony return with new EP Signals. The new single follows the band’s second EP: Cracks, for Frank & Tony’s Scissor & Thread imprint. Since emerging onto the scene with their […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MATTHEW AND THE ATLAS - TEMPLE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MATTHEW AND THE ATLAS – TEMPLE

April 21, 2016 Lori Gava

The musical entity Matthew and the Atlas, often referred to as the British Bon Iver, are releasing Temple their second full length album on April 22, 2016. “Temple” is the follow up to their outstanding […]

LIVE REVIEW: KELLY OLIVER live at The Colchester Arts Centre 18th April 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: KELLY OLIVER live at The Colchester Arts Centre 18th April

April 21, 2016 Thomas S. Day

After her submission to the XSNoize Unsigned showcase, I have been following Kelly Oliver with interest and tonight, I finally managed to catch her live (albeit as a support act) at a venue as humble […]

GARBAGE share new single “EMPTY” - Listen
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GARBAGE share new single “EMPTY” – Listen

April 20, 2016 XS Noize

Garbage (Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson and Butch Vig) have unveiled their new single “Empty” from their forthcoming album Strange Little Birds, due out on June 10th on the band’s own label STUNVOLUME. “Empty […]

ADAM CLEAVER shares 'NARROW SPINES' - listen
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ADAM CLEAVER shares ‘NARROW SPINES’ – listen

April 20, 2016 XS Noize

Adam Cleaver returns with his haunting and powerful new single Narrow Spines released April 22nd 2016 via Veta Records. “Narrow Spines is about weakness,” explains Adam. “When someone is so trapped in their own grief […]

Listen to 'Punch Drunk Sober' by THROWS
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Listen to ‘Punch Drunk Sober’ by THROWS

April 20, 2016 XS Noize

There is always a moment, just before meeting an old friend, when fear kicks in. Has the relationship fizzled, or do you just pick up where you left off? For Mike Lindsay and Sam Genders, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SAMPLE ANSWER - ‘COLLISION'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: SAMPLE ANSWER – ‘COLLISION’

April 20, 2016 XS Noize

Sample Answer reveals brand new video for his latest single ‘Collision’. Sample Answer has once again teamed up with producers Iestyn Polson (David Bowie and Patti Smith) and Hugh Fothergill (Bipolar Sunshine, Ed Sheeran, Kodaline, […]

Listen to 'GETAWAY' the brand new single from BLOSSOMS 2
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BLOSSOMS reveal video for new single ‘GETAWAY’ – Watch

April 19, 2016 XS Noize

Blossoms have revealed a brand new video for their latest single ‘Getaway’ which is available online and digitally now. The ethereal and sci-fi inspired video was directed by James Slater who has previously worked with […]

THE CORAL share video for new single ‘HOLY REVELATION’ - Watch
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THE CORAL share video for new single ‘HOLY REVELATION’ – Watch

April 19, 2016 XS Noize

Holy Revelation is the second single from the influential Wirral band’s new album Distance Inbetween, following the BBC 6 Music A-listed Miss Fortune. The Coral’s first new album since 2010, Distance Inbetween was released last […]

GABRIEL BRUCE shares video for "FREEDOM"
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GABRIEL BRUCE shares video for “FREEDOM”

April 19, 2016 XS Noize

For the second single from his forthcoming sophomore LP “Come All Sufferers”, North London troubadour Gabriel Bruce delivers the raucous swamp rock of “Freedom”, a glorious stylistic shift from teaser track “Metal Soul”. Now Bruce […]

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