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        • Remember Monday
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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
          Album Reviews

          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
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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
          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
          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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PLACEBO to celebrate 20th Anniversary with a World Tour
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PLACEBO to celebrate 20th Anniversary with a World Tour

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

Placebo will be heading out on a world tour in October to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of their platinum selling debut album ’Placebo’. The first leg of the ’20 Years of Placebo’ […]

TOM HINGLEY BAND release charity 7" for RECORD STORE DAY 1
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TOM HINGLEY BAND release charity 7″ for RECORD STORE DAY

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

From its beginnings in 2007, Record Store Day has grown into an international celebration of music culture, with the great and good of indie, rock, pop, electronica and more all involved in the annual event. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: OCTOBER DRIFT - LOSING MY TOUCH
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: OCTOBER DRIFT – LOSING MY TOUCH

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

October Drift announce their debut EP Stranger Days for release via Scruff Of The Neck Records on March 25th, with a subsequent UK tour beginning with a sold-out show at Manchester’s St Phillips Church. Lead […]

LUCY ROSE unveils New Video For 'Nebraska' starring DANNY DYER
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LUCY ROSE unveils New Video For ‘Nebraska’ starring DANNY DYER

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

Lucy Rose has unveiled a video for her new single ‘Nebraska’, starring Danny Dyer. The collaboration between Lucy and Danny is the result of a conversation the pair had last year after Dyer, who is […]

YEASAYER Unveil new album Amen & Goodbye 1
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YEASAYER Unveil new album Amen & Goodbye

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

Amen & Goodbye, the fourth studio album from Brooklyn-based band Yeasayer, will be released worldwide via Mute on 1 April 2016. Today, Yeasayer offer a peek into the world of Amen & Goodbye with ‘I […]

ALBUM REVIEW: PENNY AND SPARROW - LET A LOVER DROWN YOU
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: PENNY AND SPARROW – LET A LOVER DROWN YOU

March 15, 2016 Lori Gava

The neo folk duo Penny and Sparrow have gained quite a reputation for impeccably beautiful music since their formation in 2010. Their 2014 album Struggle Pretty was a compendium of palpable introspection and soaring beauty. […]

DMA's reveal new video for 'In The Moment' and announce new UK dates
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DMA’s reveal new video for ‘In The Moment’ and announce new UK dates

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

The wait for DMA’S debut album is over with ‘Hills End’ released February 26th on Infectious Music to wide critical acclaim and 8/10 from XS Noize Following on from Radio One A-listed single ‘Delete’ ‘DMAs […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: VICTORIA + JEAN - FIRECRACKER
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: VICTORIA + JEAN – FIRECRACKER

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

Firecracker is the new single from Victoria+Jean, an extraordinarily creative duo linked artistically and romantically. Originally a smoky blues song, Firecracker mutated into a full on electric anthem, with punchy guitar and an insistent beat. […]

RADIOHEAD announce live shows for 2016
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RADIOHEAD announce live shows for 2016

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

Radiohead will play a series of live shows later this year which, together with the festival dates already announced and a few more international festival dates to follow, will complete their touring schedule for 2016. […]

FOALS and TEED collaborator, HUDSON SCOTT reveals hypnotic claymation visuals to debut track, 'Clay'.
The Listening Post

FOALS and TEED collaborator, HUDSON SCOTT reveals hypnotic claymation visuals to debut track, ‘Clay’.

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

Rising new London psych pop artist Hudson Scott has revealed the joyous, mesmeric visuals to his debut track, ‘Clay’. Hudson has also confirmed a first headline show, The Nines, Peckham, on 24th March. Oxford raised, […]

"It’s funny touring the world being a rock star then telling kids off for smoking behind a Portakabin", INTERVIEW with JAMES ATKIN - EMF
One from the vault

“It’s funny touring the world being a rock star then telling kids off for smoking behind a Portakabin”, INTERVIEW with JAMES ATKIN – EMF

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

James Atkin is responsible for singing one of the biggest hits of the 90s, ‘Unbelievable’, with the band EMF. He went on to have massive success clocking up a No. 1 American single, platinum album […]

ANIMAL NOISE release a new EP ‘Sink or Swim’ - Listen
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ANIMAL NOISE release a new EP ‘Sink or Swim’ – Listen

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

When Animal Noise self-released their debut album ‘Run Loose’ in 2012, they quickly went from playing in their rehearsal studio, an old cowshed on bass player Birdy’s farm, to the stages of Bestival & T […]

BIRDY reveals brand new video for ‘WILD HORSES’
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BIRDY reveals brand new video for ‘WILD HORSES’

March 11, 2016 XS Noize

Birdy transforms into a mermaid in a mesmerising underwater video for new track ‘Wild Horses’. The song is available immediately when pre-ordering her new album ‘Beautiful Lies’ out on March 25th. Birdy said – “I’m […]

PJ HARVEY Announces new album "THE HOPE SIX DEMOLITION PROJECT", Watch Album Trailer
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PJ HARVEY streams new single “THE COMMUNITY OF HOPE” listen

March 11, 2016 XS Noize

The Community of Hope is the second single taken from PJ Harvey’s forthcoming album, The Hope Six Demolition Project released 15th April on Island Records, and is available to stream below: The Hope Six Demolition […]

Shiiine On Weekender announces new additions including The Farm, The Electric Soft Parade, The High (Andy Couzens) and James Atkin (EMF) 2
Gigs

Shiiine On Weekender announces new additions including The Farm, The Electric Soft Parade, The High (Andy Couzens) and James Atkin (EMF)

March 11, 2016 XS Noize

Shiiine On Weekender has announced its latest line-up additions to the 2016 edition of the hugely popular festival. Following the sell-out success of the 2015 Shiiine On Weekender, the festival which showcases the best of […]

SKELLUMS release double A side single 'Art of Dying Young / Do Me Wrong'
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SKELLUMS release double A side single ‘Art of Dying Young / Do Me Wrong’

March 11, 2016 XS Noize

Skellums’ last release, their EP Clarion Call, received worldwide airplay and was championed by BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq. Following its success, the band return with a double A side single ‘Art of Dying Young […]

MONiKER to release self-titled LP in April, Listen to track
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MONiKER to release self-titled LP in April, Listen to track

March 11, 2016 XS Noize

Moniker formed when Jordan Scott, the band’s multi-instrumentalist songwriter and vocalist moved to New York City at the beginning of 2015 and reconnected with an old friend TD Crowley through their work at WCWM college […]

PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 - listen
New Music

PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 – listen

March 11, 2016 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have announced a remix package of “The Pop Kids”, to be released on March 18th. The release, available via digital formats only, will consist of four tracks remixed by MK, Offer Nissim […]

THE LAST SHADOW PUPPETS Unveil Video for "Everything You've Come To Expect"
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THE LAST SHADOW PUPPETS Unveil Video for “Everything You’ve Come To Expect”

March 10, 2016 XS Noize

The Last Shadow Puppets return with their new album Everything You’ve Come To Expect out April 1st via Domino. The album finds Alex Turner and Miles Kane reunited with James Ford (production and drums) and […]

GARBAGE announce new album 'STRANGE LITTLE BIRDS' for June release 1
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GARBAGE announce new album ‘STRANGE LITTLE BIRDS’ for June release

March 10, 2016 XS Noize

Garbage (Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson and Butch Vig) today announced Strange Little Birds, their sixth studio album, which will be released on June 10th on the band’s own label STUNVOLUME. The band recently […]

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