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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
          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
          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, […]

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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
          Podcast

          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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SYKOYA to release 'STRANGE NIGHT' EP in May
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SYKOYA to release ‘STRANGE NIGHT’ EP in May

April 14, 2016 XS Noize

Sykoya may be new to the scene, but are already receiving high praise for their distinctive sound and timeless mixture of indie electronic and dream pop tracks. Drawing comparisons to the likes of London Grammar, […]

EDDIE PROVE shares new song 'Never Cared' from debut EP
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EDDIE PROVE shares new song ‘Never Cared’ from debut EP

April 14, 2016 XS Noize

Eddie Prové is a name everyone will soon be hearing about as the twenty-three year old singer-songwriter’s outstanding talent has begun receiving recognition. After being compared to huge artists including Years & Years as well […]

FERAL LOVE share new single 'Like the Wind' - Listen
New Music

FERAL LOVE share new single ‘Like the Wind’ – Listen

April 14, 2016 XS Noize

Feral Love’s new single ‘Like the Wind’ is a beautifully crafted slice of electro-pop boasting intricate layers of soaring, emotive vocals set against dreamy synth lines. Feral Love formed when Adele Emmas and Christian Sandford […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FATHERSON - 'Just Past The Point Of Breaking'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: FATHERSON – ‘Just Past The Point Of Breaking’

April 14, 2016 XS Noize

Leading up to the release of their second album ‘Open Book’, Scottish trio Fatherson have a new single available from 14th April 2016. ‘Just Past The Point Of Breaking’ is the follow up to ‘Always’ […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE JOY FORMIDABLE – HITCH
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE JOY FORMIDABLE – HITCH

April 14, 2016 Sandra Blemster

The Joy Formidable the Welsh trio (now based in London) are back with their third album Hitch which they made in their Red Brick studio in Mold, North Wales. Fronted by Rhiannon “Ritzy” Bryan it […]

BOB MOULD releases video for single "HOLD ON" - Watch
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BOB MOULD releases video for single “HOLD ON” – Watch

April 13, 2016 XS Noize

“Hold On,” the latest single from Bob Mould’s critically acclaimed—and recent #1 selling vinyl LP and U.S. Top 100-charting—latest album Patch The Sky (Merge), is also the first track written for the album. Originally conceived […]

STRANGE COLLECTIVE Announce ‘Super Touchy’ EP - Listen to 'Heavy'
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STRANGE COLLECTIVE Announce ‘Super Touchy’ EP – Listen to ‘Heavy’

April 13, 2016 XS Noize

Liverpool quartet, Strange Collective, are pleased to announce they will release their debut EP ‘Super Touchy’ via Salvation Records on 1st July 2016. To celebrate the news they’re streaming brand new single ‘Heavy’ in full […]

WUSSY  Announce Record Store Day single "Ceremony"
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WUSSY Announce Record Store Day single “Ceremony”

April 13, 2016 XS Noize

Ceremony is a RSD exclusive single featuring two new unheard tracks from Cincinnati’s Wussy, released by Damnably records on Gold Vinyl. The band will be heading out on tour in the UK on 27 April, […]

JUKE JAXON share video for debut single 'MEMORY MAN', - Watch
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JUKE JAXON share video for debut single ‘MEMORY MAN’, – Watch

April 13, 2016 XS Noize

It’s not every day that you come across Indie Soul… Meeting on the London underground in summer of 2014, Jack Moore and Ben Hawthorne discovered a mutual interest for classic British sounds and the 60’s […]

MONEY share new song, 'Three Days Drinking And As Many Lovers Too' + Announce UK live dates
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MONEY share new song, ‘Three Days Drinking And As Many Lovers Too’ + Announce UK live dates

April 13, 2016 XS Noize

Ahead of a string of live dates that started Last night in Dunfermline with Frightened Rabbit, MONEY have shared new song, ‘Three Days Drinking And As Many Lovers Too’, which was recorded during the Suicide […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LITTLE SCREAM - 'THE KISSING'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: LITTLE SCREAM – ‘THE KISSING’

April 13, 2016 XS Noize

Today, Little Scream brings us ‘The Kissing’, the third single from Cult Following. The song builds slowly to showcase a blazing guitar and vocal solo and features TV On The Radio’s Kyp Malone as the […]

Listen to 'GETAWAY' the brand new single from BLOSSOMS 2
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Listen to ‘GETAWAY’ the brand new single from BLOSSOMS

April 13, 2016 XS Noize

Blossoms have revealed their brand new track ‘Getaway’ which is available online now. The new song was recorded at Parr St. Studios in Liverpool with James Skelly and Rich Turvey. The single is Blossoms at […]

Muse-Drones
Top Tens

MUSE – TOP TEN RANKED

April 12, 2016 Landon Murray

Muse is a really popular band. They’ve been gradually growing over the last decade plus, but sadly their best days are long, long behind them. Beyond that though, the first four albums are all spectacular, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: M83 - JUNK
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: M83 – JUNK

April 12, 2016 David McElroy

It’s rare that an album manages to entirely live up to its name. I’ve never been fully convinced by M83 as Saturdays = Youth lacked a punch and Hurry Up We’re Dreaming suffered from the […]

TOOTHLESS Unveils Stunning Debut Video for 'TERRA' - Watch
New Music

TOOTHLESS Unveils Stunning Debut Video for ‘TERRA’ – Watch

April 12, 2016 XS Noize

Toothless has unveiled his debut video for opening statement, Terra – made by Joseph & Joseph and Kit Monteith. The track will be released on the 13th May 2016 through Transgressive/ParadYse Records (Marika Hackman/Spring King/Blaenavon) […]

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

April 12, 2016 XS Noize

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 single […]

The ENEMY - announce 4th Album 'It's Automatic' and UK Tour Dates
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THE ENEMY Announce Farewell UK Shows

April 12, 2016 XS Noize

After ten years, one of Britain’s best loved, home grown indie talents have announced they will disband in 2016, but not before they have one last hurrah and bring their stunning back catalogue of anthems […]

GARY MOORE of THE MIRROR TRAP tells us about the best music coming out of DUNDEE, SCOTLAND
Features

GARY MOORE of THE MIRROR TRAP tells us about the best music coming out of DUNDEE, SCOTLAND

April 11, 2016 XS Noize

It’s hard to put across a picture of the current musical climate of Dundee without first looking into the recent past, around 2006 to be a little more precise. Indie was cool again. Guitar bands […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY Reveal New Single 'Self Realization'
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Psych Rockers THE VRYLL SOCIETY Reveal Latest Track ‘La Jetee’ – Listen

April 11, 2016 XS Noize

Deltasonic’s psychedelic rockers The Vryll Society have announced the release of their brand new single La Jetee, the latest track from one of Liverpool’s most exciting emerging bands. La Jetee, a sixties French pop aesthetics […]

ISKA DHAAF premiere new video 'INVISIBLE CITIES' with Mass Appeal - Watch
New Music

ISKA DHAAF premiere new video ‘INVISIBLE CITIES’ with Mass Appeal – Watch

April 11, 2016 XS Noize

In 2011 Nathan Quiroga (Mad Rad, Buffalo Madonna) and Benjamin Verdoes (Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band) left their respective Seattle-based projects behind and began collaboration on Iska Dhaaf. The band was quickly embraced for their […]

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