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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

          Teddy Swims
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          Teddy Swims Announces Huge Belsonic 2026 Headline Show – June 22nd

          September 29, 2025

          GRAMMY-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims today announces a run of outdoor shows and festivals across the UK and Ireland for summer 2026. Kicking off at Isle of Wight Festival on June 20, Swims will then […]

          Calvin Harris
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          Superstar DJ Calvin Harris Set for Belfast Vital 2026 Return

          September 29, 2025

          Renowned DJ and producer Calvin Harris has announced his biggest headline show in Belfast to date at Belfast Vital, Boucher Road Playing Fields on Saturday, 22nd August, featuring special guests. Producer, DJ and songwriter Calvin […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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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
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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 […]

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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
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          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: 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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          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 […]

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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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        • 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, […]

          Gary Numan
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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: ADELE – 25
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ADELE – 25

November 27, 2015 Amanda Stock

One would have to be living in an unknown galaxy far far away to be unaware of the media hype surrounding the release of Adele’s third album – “25” – released on 20th November 2015 […]

WOVOKA GENTLE reveal video for lead single 'You have Saved Our Lives, We Are Eternally Grateful'
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WOVOKA GENTLE reveal video for lead single ‘You have Saved Our Lives, We Are Eternally Grateful’

November 27, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from the success of their impressive debut self-titled EP in the summer, Blue continues to exhibit Wovoka Gentle’s fusing of 60s-inspired psychedelic landscapes, sampling, analogue synthesis and sound manipulation with traditional songwriting discipline. […]

SLIM TWIG unveils video for 'Live In, Live On Your Era’ - Watch
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SLIM TWIG unveils video for ‘Live In, Live On Your Era’ – Watch

November 27, 2015 XS Noize

Currently on his first EU tour, DFA Records’ Slim Twig has unveiled the video for ‘Live In, Live On Your Era’, taken from his acclaimed album Thank You For Stickin’ With Twig. The video supports […]

InTechnicolour premiere new single 'We Are All Losing' - Listen
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InTechnicolour premiere new single ‘We Are All Losing’ – Listen

November 27, 2015 XS Noize

Hailing from Brighton, stoner/groove rock quintet InTechnicolour are now gearing up to release their debut self-titled EP. A year in the making, InTechnicolour are born into the world with a refined sound and a fully […]

BROKEN BOY share video for new single 'Ready' - Watch
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BROKEN BOY share video for new single ‘Ready’ – Watch

November 27, 2015 XS Noize

Broken Boy have released their brand new single Ready, out now via Vadana Records. Having both played in their own projects in the past, brothers Cam and Stewart Black decided they wanted to bring things […]

FUFANU - share 'Your Collection' video
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FUFANU – share ‘Your Collection’ video

November 27, 2015 XS Noize

Launching at last November’s Iceland Airwaves, within the space of a week, Fufanu had become the most talked about new band of the festival, made their UK live debut at London’s JaJaJa night and supported […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THYLA - 'Us And Them'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THYLA – ‘Us And Them’

November 27, 2015 XS Noize

Brighton rockers Thyla have just revealed their latest single Us And Them. The track is another scintillating grunge pop anthem and arrives at the perfect time, reinforcing the band’s huge sound ahead of what is […]

COVES premiere the video for new single ‘Stormy’.
New Music

COVES premiere the video for new single ‘Stormy’.

November 26, 2015 XS Noize

Coves return with single ‘Stormy’. Released on 18th December it’s the first track from their forthcoming sophomore album, due for release in March 2016. “I’m so eager to go back on stage,” says Beck Wood, […]

Listen to Brand New Single 'Love You Cause You're There' from London Rockers HIDDEN CHARMS
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Listen to Brand New Single ‘Love You Cause You’re There’ from London Rockers HIDDEN CHARMS

November 26, 2015 XS Noize

Blues rockers Hidden Charms have officially released their highly anticipated new single Love You Cause You’re There and B-side Scarab Beetle Shuffle. The track serves as the perfect follow-up to their hugely successful debut double […]

UPSET - share video for latest release 'Away' - Watch
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UPSET – share video for latest release ‘Away’ – Watch

November 26, 2015 XS Noize

Los Angeles’ pop punk powerhouse Upset have released a music video for “Away,” a track from their newest EP, ’76, out now on Lauren Records. The video was filmed by the band on their recent […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ESCAPISTS - Pyramid Scheme
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TRACK OF THE DAY: ESCAPISTS – Pyramid Scheme

November 26, 2015 XS Noize

Displaying all the intensely melodic power riffs, bold rhythmic interplay and colossal chorus hooks that we’ve come to expect from London’s most thrilling indie rock foursome, ‘Pyramid Scheme’ also marks out its own space with […]

SENNEN - ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE ‘AUTOPILOT’
New Music

SENNEN – ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE ‘AUTOPILOT’

November 25, 2015 XS Noize

It’s been four years since Norwich indie quartet, Sennen released their last album Lost Harmony and exactly ten years this month since their debut album Widows broke through into the scene. Buried in deep thought […]

RARE MONK release Self-Titled EP
New Music

RARE MONK release Self-Titled EP

November 25, 2015 XS Noize

The Portland, OR-based band premiered two tracks off the EP – the moody “Warning Pulse” in September and the anthemic “California” earlier this month, and a video for “California” will be coming soon. Next month, […]

LUNA SOL release must see crazy music video feat. Swimsuit Clad Stoners
New Music

LUNA SOL release must see crazy music video feat. Swimsuit Clad Stoners

November 25, 2015 XS Noize

Luna Sol is a high mountain stoner rock band, fronted by veteran singer and lead guitarist David Angstrom (Hermano, Supafuzz). Angstrom moved to the mountains just north of Denver in 2012 and started soaking in […]

ON DEAD WAVES - sign to Mute + Unveil debut track
New Music

ON DEAD WAVES – sign to Mute + Unveil debut track

November 25, 2015 XS Noize

On Dead Waves, Mute’s latest signing, have unveiled the video and a free download for their debut track, Blackbird. Blackbird is taken from On Dead Waves debut album, set for release in spring 2016. The album […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEAD BOY ROBOTICS - ECHO
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEAD BOY ROBOTICS – ECHO

November 25, 2015 XS Noize

Edinburgh trio Dead Boy Robotics are thrilled to announce the official release of their sophomore album New Cells out now via Brothers Grimm. To celebrate the release the band have revealed the video for latest […]

DIIV ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM "IS THE IS ARE" - LISTEN TO TRACK
New Music

DIIV – SHARES NEW TRACK “MIRE (GRANT’S SONG)”

November 25, 2015 XS Noize

After recently sharing “Dopamine” and “Bent (Grant’s Song), the first tastes from their forthcoming sophomore album Is the Is Are, DIIV share a new song “Mire (Grant’s Song) ” listen below. Is the Is Are […]

UNDERWORLD announce brand new album plus UK & European live dates
Gigs

UNDERWORLD announce brand new album plus UK & European live dates

November 24, 2015 XS Noize

Underworld release their seventh studio album, Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future, on underworldlive.com via Caroline International on 18th March 2016. So what can one expect from that shining future then? The opening punch […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: EL VY - 'Silent Ivy Hotel' (video)
Gigs

EL VY – premiere video for ‘No Time To Crank The Sun’

November 24, 2015 XS Noize

Today, EL VY release a new video for ‘No Time To Crank The Sun’, keeping their promise to create a video for every track on their debut album, Return To The Moon. Directed by Tom […]

CHARLOTTE CARPENTER - streams 'Mean Time' video
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CHARLOTTE CARPENTER – streams ‘Mean Time’ video

November 24, 2015 XS Noize

Having just released her new EP The Fault Line, Charlotte Carpenter has unveiled the video to her track ‘Mean Time’. Watch now BELOW. The cinematic clip filmed on a farm in Charlotte’s hometown relates to […]

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