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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 […]

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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, […]

  • 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
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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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        • 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 […]

          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
          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: HURRICANE #1 - 'I WANNA KILL YOU' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 – ‘I WANNA KILL YOU’ – Listen

April 4, 2016 XS Noize

It’s been less than a year since Alex Lowe reformed Hurricane #1 and released their critically acclaimed album Find What You Love and Let It Kill You. Alex Lowe and the boys don’t waste any time. […]

INTERVIEW: WENDY JAMES talks about her new album 'THE PRICE OF THE TICKET' 1
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INTERVIEW: WENDY JAMES talks about her new album ‘THE PRICE OF THE TICKET’

April 3, 2016 XS Noize

Wendy James needs no introduction, she enjoyed massive success in the 80s and 90s with Transvision Vamp having huge hit singles and selling out venues. When the band folded Wendy recorded her solo albums which […]

ALBUM REVIEW: WENDY JAMES - THE PRICE OF THE TICKET
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WENDY JAMES – THE PRICE OF THE TICKET

April 1, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Does Wendy James really need any introduction? We knew her back in the late 1980s and early 1990s as the punky vixen of Transvision Vamp who had hits with I Want Your Love and Baby […]

​BRONAGH GALLAGHER announces new album 'GATHER YOUR GREATNESS'
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​BRONAGH GALLAGHER announces new album ‘GATHER YOUR GREATNESS’

April 1, 2016 XS Noize

Bronagh Gallagher has announced details for Gather Your Greatness, her third album of original material, and first in four years, which will be released via Salty Dog Records on May 27, 2016. A strong personal […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPOOKYLAND - BIG HEAD
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPOOKYLAND – BIG HEAD

April 1, 2016 XS Noize

On the eve of their arrival back in the states, Sydney-based quartet Spookyland have shared new single Big Head along with details of their appearances at SXSW the band will also be supporting Jake Bugg […]

PAUL MCCARTNEY to release career spanning compilation 2
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PAUL MCCARTNEY to release career spanning compilation

April 1, 2016 XS Noize

Paul McCartney and his music need no introduction. Together with three of his friends, he changed the cultural landscape forever. And Paul’s accomplishments since then as a member of Wings and a solo artist make […]

THE HOTSPUR PRESS Release 'All You Know' from forthcoming EP
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THE HOTSPUR PRESS share video for their new single ‘ALL YOU KNOW’ – Watch

March 31, 2016 XS Noize

The Hotspur Press are four friends who share a lot of history. They’ve been playing in bands together since high school, only taking a break to allow vocalist Dan to obtain his law degree, but […]

WIRE announce new album & share first single! 'Nocturnal Koreans' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: WIRE – ‘INTERNAL EXILE’ – Listen

March 31, 2016 XS Noize

Today Wire are sharing new track ‘Internal Exile’ from their upcoming mini-album ‘Nocturnal Koreans’, which is due April 29th via pinkflag. The synthetic, waltzing gait of ‘Internal Exile’ channels the spirit of underappreciated ’80s Wire […]

EXCLUSIVE first listen of 'I WANNA KILL YOU' by HURRICANE #1 2
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EXCLUSIVE first listen of ‘I WANNA KILL YOU’ by HURRICANE #1

March 31, 2016 XS Noize

We are excited to announce that on Monday April 4th we will EXCLUSIVELY stream ‘I Wanna Kill You’ the brand new track from Hurricane #1 and first from their forthcoming album ‘MELODIC RAINBOWS’, produced and […]

EDITORS release new single 'Forgiveness'on 20th May - Listen
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EDITORS release new single ‘Forgiveness’on 20th May – Listen

March 31, 2016 XS Noize

Editors return with a new single and an extensive run of festival appearances for the summer alongside shows with Manic Street Preachers in the UK. Having released their fifth studio album, ‘In Dream’ last year, […]

NEW ORDER - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: 'MUSIC COMPLETE' - Listen to track
New Music

NEW ORDER – Announce ‘Complete Music’ LP

March 30, 2016 XS Noize

NEW ORDER have announced Complete Music, a brand new edition of their latest album, Music Complete, out on 13 May 2016. Featuring extended mixes of all 11 tracks from Music Complete, the new edition features […]

NEWS: ELECTRIC CHILD HOUSE share video for new track 'FALSE WIDOW' - Watch
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NEWS: ELECTRIC CHILD HOUSE share video for new track ‘FALSE WIDOW’ – Watch

March 30, 2016 XS Noize

Electric Child House are a ballsy, grass roots, psychedelic rock band straight outta’ buzzing Essex talent-farm The White Room Studios. The band have built up a loyal fan base through their spellbinding club shows and […]

WINTER 1982 share new track 'WORRY' - Listen
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WINTER 1982 share new track ‘WORRY’ – Listen

March 30, 2016 XS Noize

Winter 1982 are Phil Barber (vocals, guitar) and Luke Phillips (piano, bass) from Birmingham. Trampled by their increasingly grey and relentless nine to five existence, they wanted to make music that spoke about their existence, […]

NEWS: SN DUBSTATION release new single 'YESTERDAY' in April
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NEWS: SN DUBSTATION release new single ‘YESTERDAY’ in April

March 30, 2016 XS Noize

Hailing from Swindon in the UK, SN Dubstation are a lively 8 piece band comprising of Drums, Bass, Keys, Guitar and that all important Brass section. Fusing reggae, ska and dub, their sound is a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: PET SHOP BOYS - SUPER
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: PET SHOP BOYS – SUPER

March 30, 2016 Chris Snoddon

The Pet Shop Boys, often seen as the articulate deep thinkers of British electronic Pop music return with their 13th Studio offering entitled Super on their x2 label. Super again sees the duo work with […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: TONES - “HERE ON AFTER”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: TONES – “HERE ON AFTER”

March 30, 2016 XS Noize

Tones are a punk rock four-piece from South London, formed at secondary school, bored by the monotony of suburban teenage life and education. Still only seventeen, the bands desire and what drives them, is to […]

CAR SEAT HEADREST announces "TEENS OF DENIAL" album out May 20th
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CAR SEAT HEADREST announces “TEENS OF DENIAL” album out May 20th

March 29, 2016 XS Noize

Matador Records has announced that it will release Car Seat Headrest’s Teens of Denial on May 20th. Teens of Denial is the thirteenth album in Car Seat Headrest’s (aka 23-year-old Will Toledo) oeuvre, second on […]

FUTURE ELEVATORS share new track 'ALABAMA SONG' off debut album
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ALBUM REVIEW: FUTURE ELEVATORS – FUTURE ELEVATORS

March 29, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Future Elevators and their self-titled debut album is the invention of Birmingham, Alabama born Michael Shackleford who was raised on music. His grandfather ran a music school in Birmingham, his uncle plays guitar for the […]

THE CRIBS confirmed to headline CAMDEN ROCKS FESTIVAL 2016 1
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THE CRIBS confirmed to headline CAMDEN ROCKS FESTIVAL 2016

March 29, 2016 XS Noize

Camden Rocks have announced their highly-anticipated headline act for the 2016 all-dayer, the UK’s most vital indie-punk trio, The Cribs. Set to close the festival on Saturday June 4th at the Electric Ballroom, this is […]

PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 - listen
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PET SHOP BOYS pop-up store to open in Shoreditch’s Boxpark on Friday April 1st

March 29, 2016 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have announced a pop-up shop which will open in Boxpark Shoreditch, London, on Friday April 1st, the release date of their new album “Super”. The pop-up shop will sell a range of […]

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