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        • Craig David
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          Craig David announces ‘Born To Do It – 25th Anniversary Edition’ out December 12th

          October 30, 2025

          25 years ago, a then largely unknown Craig David dropped his debut album ‘Born To Do It’, a record which became a landmark in UK garage and British R&B and instantly made its creator a household name. All […]

          dea matrona
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          Rising indie rock duo Dea Matrona release new single “Magic Spell” ahead of UK & Ireland tour this November

          October 30, 2025

          Following the critical acclaim of their debut album ‘For Your Sins’, Dea Matrona continue to defy expectations with their unique blend of classic rock swagger and modern alt-pop edge. And new single “Magic Spell” is a […]

          Oasis 
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          OASIS celebrate 30 years of ‘Wonderwall’ with new limited-edition 7-inch singles box set

          October 30, 2025

          Oasis today celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wonderwall. Three decades since its first release and with over 3 billion streams, Wonderwall’s significance, popularity and legacy continues to grow amidst the unprecedented glow of the Live ‘25 Tour. A […]

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          Bob Dylan
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Dylan – Through The Open Window: The Bootleg Series Vol. 18 (1956–1963)

          October 30, 2025

          There are countless artists rightly celebrated as prolific contributors to music who haven’t released anywhere near eighteen albums — let alone eighteen compilations of rarities, B-sides, and outtakes. With Through The Open Window, Bob Dylan […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits

          October 27, 2025

          Few bands embody the joyous intersection of funk, soul, and pop quite like Kool & The Gang. With a career spanning six decades and 23 studio albums, their influence runs deep; from disco dancefloors and […]

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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: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium

          October 21, 2025

          Many artists proudly boast of having special guests on their tours, but few can introduce one with the grace and humility of Graham Nash. Best known for his pivotal roles in The Hollies and Crosby, […]

        • Round Up

          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
          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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        • :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          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 […]

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        • Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255
          Podcast

          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255

          October 28, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Moya Brennan — the unmistakable voice of Clannad, often hailed as the First Lady of Celtic Music. This year marks the 40th […]

          Glen Matlock
          Podcast

          Glen Matlock on Reclaiming His Story in ‘I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol’ | XS Noize Podcast #254

          October 26, 2025

          In this episode, #254 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by a true architect of punk — Glen Matlock, the original bassist and founding spark of The Sex Pistols. Glen co-wrote ten […]

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          White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of “Night Light” | XS Noize Podcast #253

          October 21, 2025

          In this episode, #253 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album Night Light. This bold, live-driven reinvention captures […]

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ARCADE FIRE: THE REFLEKTOR TAPES - Worldwide festival debut confirmed
New Music

ARCADE FIRE – ANNOUNCE REFLEKTOR DELUXE EDITION

September 21, 2015 XS Noize

In conjunction with the September 23 U.S. theatrical release of their feature film The Reflektor Tapes, Arcade Fire has confirmed the September 25 digital release of a deluxe edition of the band’s critically acclaimed, international […]

SABER BYTES:  ART OF THE ‘FRONTMAN’ #2, 'SHAUN RYDER, the anti front man' 2
Saber Bytes

SABER BYTES: ART OF THE ‘FRONTMAN’ #2, ‘SHAUN RYDER, the anti front man’

September 21, 2015 Danny Saber

Art of the front man part 2 – ‘Shaun Ryder the anti front man’ Sometime in 1993 I was first told about this dude named ‘Shaun Ryder’, of course I had heard of the ‘Happy Mondays’, but being […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS - KEY MARKETS
New Music

SLEAFORD MODS – Announce ‘Invisible Britain’ film trailer and screenings

September 21, 2015 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods – Invisible Britain, part band doc, part look at the state of the nation, follows the band on their recent tour of the UK and visits places which probably don’t even exist in […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release Second Single 'Plant the Seed', Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer
Track Of The Day

EXCLUSIVE! – THE WINACHI TRIBE – ‘The Seed Will Grow – Danny Saber Remix’ – Listen

September 20, 2015 XS Noize

We are pleased to exclusively reveal the latest track from The Winachi Tribe – ‘The Seed Will Grow – Danny Saber Remix’, ahead of their forthcoming release ‘Plant The Seed’, released on September 25th on A1M records. Legendary […]

EXCLUSIVE - TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 - 'Think Of The Sunshine' - Listen
New Music

HURRICANE #1 – Preview tracks from forthcoming album ‘Find What You Love And Let It Kill You’ – listen

September 20, 2015 XS Noize

Hurricane #1 formed in Oxford in 1996 by Andy Bell, formerly of Ride, and vocalist/guitarist Alex Lowe. The band also consisted of Will Pepper on Bass and Gareth Farmer on the sticks. They released their self-titled album […]

REVIEW: PALACE WINTER - MEDICATION EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: PALACE WINTER – MEDICATION EP

September 20, 2015 Lori Gava

The cross continental duo Palace Winter is releasing their debut EP Medication on October 2. The EP features the critically acclaimed singles Time Machine and Menton. Medication is a perfectly balanced mix of guitar driven indie […]

METRIC - To begin 'Pagans in Vegas' Tour this October
Gigs

METRIC – To begin ‘Pagans in Vegas’ Tour this October

September 20, 2015 XS Noize

With the release of their forthcoming album ‘Pagans in Vegas’ now imminent, METRIC line up a slew of tour dates in support of the record this October. The UK leg will take place around the […]

THE GRAVELTONES - Announce the single + UK tour dates
Gigs

THE GRAVELTONES – Announce the single + UK tour dates

September 18, 2015 XS Noize

The Graveltones Have announced the release of their brand new single “I’m a ghost” on September 21st 2015. The single is taken from the band’s latest album “Love Lies Dying” released in May 2015. “I’m […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LEWIS & LEIGH - ‘Heart Don’t Want’
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: LEWIS & LEIGH – ‘Heart Don’t Want’

September 18, 2015 XS Noize

The roots of Lewis & Leigh stretch from the Deep South (Alva Leigh was born in Tenessee) all the way over to the Welsh coast (Al Lewis was born in North Wales). Drawing on the […]

RYAN ADAMS - RYAN ADAMS
New Music

RYAN ADAMS – To release TAYLOR SWIFT covers album – 21 September

September 18, 2015 XS Noize

The wait is over and the internet’s current favorite urban legend is now a reality: Ryan Adams’ full album cover of Taylor Swift’s 1989 will be released Monday, September 21 on PAX-AM/Blue Note. Produced by […]

ALBUM REVIEW: STEREOPHONICS - KEEP THE VILLAGE ALIVE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: STEREOPHONICS – KEEP THE VILLAGE ALIVE

September 17, 2015 Pearse O'Kane

In August 1997, Stereophonics released their debut studio album, Word Gets Around, which bore five singles and peaked at number six in the UK music charts. Now, eighteen years on they have released their eighth […]

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

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
Gigs

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…
Gigs

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
Album Reviews

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
New Music

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 […]

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