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          JAMES Announce “Nothing But Love” – The Definitive Best Of and 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates

          October 6, 2025

          JAMES have announced Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of, due for release on 21 November. The release is a comprehensive and career-spanning collection, documenting the band’s journey from their early singles through to […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft announces 3Arena Dublin show for May 2026

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          2025 has already been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He has earned rapturous, stadium-wide receptions throughout his run of huge shows as special guest to Oasis, while his recent singles have generated great anticipation […]

          KRAFTWERK
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          Electro Icons Kraftwerk Return: First UK Tour in Nearly a Decade – Belfast Waterfront Hall, May 18 2026

          October 3, 2025

          After recently completing a hugely successful worldwide concert tour including a festival-stealing appearance at Coachella, Kraftwerk legend Ralf Hütter is pleased to announce a new UK and Ireland tour for 2026, their first UK tour […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
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          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
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          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
          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
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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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        • 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

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          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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HOLY HOLY - Release UK Debut Album "When The Storms Would Come", November 6th
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HOLY HOLY – Release UK Debut Album “When The Storms Would Come”, November 6th

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

HOLY HOLY have announced their debut UK album release, “When The Storms Would Come”, and tour dates in the UK and Europe to celebrate that release. The album follows the release of “The Pacific EP”, […]

THE CORRS ARE BACK! - The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 29 January 2016
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THE CORRS ARE BACK! – The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 29 January 2016

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

Ten Years After ……….. The Corrs Are Back With New Album and UK Tour. They will play the SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 29 January 2016 with a Brand New Album ‘White Light’ out November 27th. […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) share ‘DOUBLE TROUBLE’, the lead single from forthcoming album ‘WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW…
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PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED (PIL) – have revealed Making Of The Album film – Watch HERE!

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

AHEAD OF THEIR 23-DATE UK/EUROPE TOUR, WHICH KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER, Public Image Ltd (PiL) have revealed a ‘Making of ‘What The World Needs Now…’’ film – their critically acclaimed new album, which […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ORCA - AMBER - (Watch Video)
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: ORCA – AMBER – (Watch Video)

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

A five piece band based around the South East of England, Orca are a new band looking to make waves in the UK prog scene. With an album on the way soon, the band are […]

GARDENS & VILLA Announce New Record & Tour, Listen to Single 'Fixations'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: GARDENS & VILLA – MUSIC FOR DOGS

September 17, 2015 Tommy Trujillo

It’s always baffled me that there exists truly good albums I genuinely disliked upon first listen. The Pixies Surfer Rosa for example. As a teen in the thralls of a purist punk phase I felt […]

DIIV - share new single, 'Dopamine' - listen
New Music

DIIV – share new single, ‘Dopamine’ – listen

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

DIIV have previewed their upcoming album ‘Is The Is Are’ with new song ‘Dopamine’. It is the first track to appear from their their second album, which the band announced for an autumn release back […]

BATTLES - New Album 'La Di Da Di' Released 18th September
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ALBUM REVIEW: BATTLES – LA DI DA

September 16, 2015 David McElroy

Battles’ third album La Di Da is a curious beast. Unlike 2011’s Gloss Drop, this album doesn’t feature guest vocalists; instead the band serve up 12 instrumentals, some better than others, giving the album a […]

JOHNNY MARR - ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO LIVE ALBUM “ADRENALIN BABY” 1
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JOHNNY MARR – ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO LIVE ALBUM “ADRENALIN BABY”

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

Johnny Marr will release his debut live solo album ‘Adrenalin Baby’ on October 9th through Warners. ‘Adrenalin Baby’ documents his energetic live performances over the past three years across a double album. ‘Adrenalin Baby’ was […]

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

Listen to ‘PLASTIC’ the brand new track from NEW ORDER

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

New Order also recently announced they will be ‘Live In Conversation at the 10th Annual Reeperbahn Festival’ on 25 September 2015. Streamed live online from 6pm UK time, fans will have the chance to hear […]

Exclusive! ANDY BELL - 30 years of ERASURE and his next solo projects
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INTERVIEW: ANDY BELL – 30 years of ERASURE and his next solo projects

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

2015 sees one of the UK’s most enduring award-winning songwriting duos, ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke), mark the 30th anniversary of their first release. Next year Andy Bell will also embark on the next part of his […]

MORRISSEY BEING TREATED FOR CANCER
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MORRISSEY – to open PopUp Shop At Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

This coming weekend, Morrissey will be playing shows at London’s Eventim Apollo. But he is also backing a great cause with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Morrissey’s Mporium merchandise store will be opening a Pop […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FOLLY & THE HUNTER - AWAKE
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TRACK OF THE DAY: FOLLY & THE HUNTER – AWAKE

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

Canadian four-piece Folly & The Hunter’s name originates from the subject matter of their songs: the absurdity & foolishness of searching for elusive satisfaction and happiness in the wrong places. Formed in Montreal, the band […]

MUSE - DRONES WORLD TOUR - SSE Arena, BELFAST & DUBLIN - ON-SALE FRIDAY !
Gigs

MUSE – DRONES WORLD TOUR – SSE Arena, BELFAST & DUBLIN – ON-SALE FRIDAY !

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Muse announced their live return with a date at The SSE Arena, Belfast on April 6th 2016. This show is part of the first list of cities/countries of what will be an extensive world tour […]

GARY NUMAN - RETURNS TO MANCHESTER ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Gigs

GARY NUMAN – Announces vinyl reissues of classic albums

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Gary Numan is a pioneer, and his influence on so many artists is unmistakable and grand. Gary’s style connects him with fans of multiple genres… electronic, industrial, indie-rock, metal, etc. He remains an innovator, and […]

WAXAHATCHEE / Shares new single 'Under A Rock' and adds more European tour dates
Gigs

WAXAHATCHEE – Announces New Single ‘The Dirt’ Ahead of Kurt Vile Support Dates

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Following a summer of festivals including a stand out performance at Green Man, Waxahatchee has announced the third single from the overwhelmingly acclaimed album Ivy Tripp. Album highlight and The Vaselines charged ‘The Dirt’ is […]

FLOWERS - Play Headline Show on 18 September at The Lexington in London
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FLOWERS – Play Headline Show on 18 September at The Lexington in London

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Flowers announce their biggest headline show to date at London’s The Lexington on 18 September, which follows hot on the heels of their support tour with US indie legends LUNA in the summer. Flowers’ live […]

KELPE - streams album in full ahead of it's release tomorrow! - Listen HERE
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: KELPE – VALERIAN

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of his album ‘The Curved Line’, Kelpe has unveiled a new video for album standout track ‘Valerian’. Kelpe is set to play a London show on Sept 17th at The Waiting Room. […]

STORMS - announce 'Undress' tour and live in session with 'Shame'
Gigs

STORMS – announce ‘Undress’ tour and live in session with ‘Shame’

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Storms have announced a full UK tour this October in association with Metropolis Music and Friends, with arrangement by X-ray touring. The band have been building a solid reputation across the industry and an ever-increasing […]

JOANNA GRUESOME - on tour in September see dates
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JOANNA GRUESOME – on tour in September see dates

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Cardiff noise pop group Joanna Gruesome will be touring the UK in support of their recently released second album Peanut Butter, out now on Fortuna POP! (UK) and Slumberland (US). The upcoming tour marks the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MERCURY REV - THE LIGHT IN YOU
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MERCURY REV – THE LIGHT IN YOU

September 14, 2015 David McElroy

The Light In You from Mercury Rev is their first album since 2008’s Snowflake Midnight and, where that album seemed to indicate a band that had run out of steam, The Light In You sees them recharged […]

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