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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

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          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
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          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 […]

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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

          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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        • 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
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          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, […]

          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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ALBUM REVIEW: IAIN MORRISON - EAS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: IAIN MORRISON – EAS

August 5, 2015 Marty Clarke

Iain Morrison’s Eas, his 6th album to be released, is a Scottish folk based collection of songs inspired by ancient traditional piping tunes. Iain was taught the highland bag pipes by his father on the […]

Watch 'Battles' 24 Hour Looped Live Film Premiering Unheard Songs
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Watch ‘Battles’ 24 Hour Looped Live Film Premiering Unheard Songs

August 5, 2015 XS Noize

Watch Battles premiere four songs from their forthcoming album La Di Da Di in a specially recorded live session. Filmed near the band’s rehearsal space in New York City and directed by David Radboy, the […]

FRANK TURNER - Streams New Track - 'Mittens' - listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: FRANK TURNER – ‘Glorious You’

August 5, 2015 XS Noize

Frank Turner has unveiled another new track, ‘Glorious You’, taken from his forthcoming new studio album, “Positive Songs For Negative People”, out August 7th through Xtra Mile Recordings and Polydor Records. Available as an instant […]

GHOSTPOET - shares Boxed In remix of 'X Marks The Spot'
New Music

GHOSTPOET – Shares Ghost Culture Remix of ‘Sorry My Love, It’s You Not Me’

August 4, 2015 XS Noize

Ghostpoet has shared a Ghost Culture remix of his current single ‘Sorry My Love, It’s You Not Me’ which is out now on Play It Again Sam. The reworked version injects a quirky, rhythmic energy […]

REVEREND AND THE MAKERS Announce New Album & Film 'MIRRORS
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REVEREND AND THE MAKERS Announce New Album & Film ‘MIRRORS

August 4, 2015 XS Noize

Reverend and The Makers release their eagerly anticipated fifth album, Mirrors, through Cooking Vinyl, on Friday 9th October. The first song to be taken from the album, Black Widow, is available from midnight tonight upon […]

PERTINI - work with SXSW Film Award winner on stunning debut video
New Music

PERTINI – work with SXSW Film Award winner on stunning debut video

August 4, 2015 XS Noize

London duo Pertini have released their debut video made from stopmotion today for their debut single ‘Blackfriars Bridge’. The track, produced by Marc Pell from Micachu and the Shapes, is released digitally on Friday August […]

WARDANCE - reveal debut single 'Free Radicals'
Gigs

WARDANCE – reveal debut single ‘Free Radicals’

August 4, 2015 XS Noize

London trio Wardance have just unleashed their fuzz-filled debut single ‘Free Radicals’, coming out on new indie label The Sound Of Everything UK. Wardance are a powerhouse of unyielding riffs pulsating in the midst of […]

NO DEVOTION - release new video for 'Addition' from upcoming LP. Permanence
New Music

NO DEVOTION – release new video for ‘Addition’ from upcoming LP. Permanence

August 4, 2015 XS Noize

No Devotion are pleased to present the new Geoff Rickly and Liza de Guia-directed music video for “Addition,” the first single off the band’s forthcoming debut album, Permanence. ‘Addition’ is a showcase of No Devotion’s […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DA7 - 'Dopamine Fiend' (watch banned video)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DA7 – ‘Dopamine Fiend’ (watch banned video)

August 4, 2015 XS Noize

As DJs Double Agent 7’s mission is to play killer floorfillers from the 50s & 60s all exclusively on vinyl 45s. Blending elements of Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Do Wop, Rockabilly and 60s […]

The Red Elastic Band - Interview with Michael Head 2
Interviews

The Red Elastic Band – Interview with Michael Head

August 4, 2015 XS Noize

I really enjoyed your recent show at The Old Church, Stoke Newington, London, I listened to it online. I especially liked the version you did of Daniella with your sister. It was a great set […]

BLOSSOMS RELEASE THEIR DEBUT SINGLE "BLOW"
Gigs

BLOSSOMS – REVEAL BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR ‘BLOWN ROSE’

August 3, 2015 XS Noize

Produced by James Skelly and Rich Turvey at Parr St, with the lead track mixed by David Wrench (Caribou/Jungle/FKA Twigs/JamieXX)’ the EP sees Blossoms expand on their first two releases, channeling their signature style – […]

SHADOW HUNTERS - premiere new single 'Into Tomorrow's Yesterday' (video)
New Music

SHADOW HUNTERS – premiere new single ‘Into Tomorrow’s Yesterday’ (video)

August 3, 2015 XS Noize

Shadow Hunters are a two piece goth-rock band hailing from West Norway. Formed in 2007, having only released three self-produced singles to date, the band have now started working on their debut album and are […]

BETH JEANS HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE TO 'DU BLONDE',  NEW ALBUM SET FOR SPRING 2015
Gigs

DU BLONDE (Beth Jeans Houghton) – September tour dates w/ Future Islands + Torres

August 3, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of the rapturously received ‘Welcome Back to Milk’, DU BLONDE (Beth Jeans Houghton) has lined up a series of shows with Future Islands and Torres this September. As well as playing End […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: TIM MUDDIMAN & THE STRANGE - ROLLING STONES
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: TIM MUDDIMAN & THE STRANGE – ROLLING STONES

August 3, 2015 XS Noize

Tim Muddiman and The Strange releases their second single “Rolling Stones” after a global response from the debut track “Wildwood Stone.” Extensive worldwide radio play, international blogs and buzzing fans from the UK to Australia […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: U2 - POP 1
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: U2 – POP

August 2, 2015 Lori Gava

In March of 1997 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 has become the […]

New Single From SINEAD O'CONNOR 'The Foggy Dew' - Listen
New Music

New Single From SINEAD O’CONNOR ‘The Foggy Dew’ – Listen

July 31, 2015 XS Noize

Sinead O’Connor is an international recording artist who needs no introduction. She has recorded ‘The Foggy Dew’ in honour of the funeral re-enactment of Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa in Dublin, Ireland on August 1st 2015. The […]

ANDREW WEATHERALL REMIXES NOEL GALLAGHER TRACK 'IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT' listen here
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS to release double vinyl remix EP – ‘WHERE THE CITY MEETS THE SKY – CHASING YESTERDAY : THE REMIXES”

July 31, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will release, ‘Where The City Meets The Sky – Chasing Yesterday: The Remixes’, on September 25th. The EP will be available on double heavyweight vinyl, digitally and on limited edition […]

THE MACCABEES - Announce intimate UK shows
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE MACCABEES – MARKS TO PROVE IT

July 30, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Once in a while, South London’s Elephant and Castle gives birth to something great. The 1900’s gave us Charlie Chaplin & Michael Caine, but more recently, their musical finest, The Maccabees. Set to release their […]

U2 - BRINGS ITS REINVENTION OF THE ROCK & ROLL ARENA SHOW TO HBO IN TWO WORLD PREMIERES 2
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U2 – BRINGS ITS REINVENTION OF THE ROCK & ROLL ARENA SHOW TO HBO IN TWO WORLD PREMIERES

July 30, 2015 XS Noize

U2 and HBO will be debuting a unique combination of two exclusive world premiere specials this fall, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, President, HBO Programming. First, to debut on Nov. 7, a behind-the-scenes […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION - GIVE UP YOUR DREAMS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION – GIVE UP YOUR DREAMS

July 30, 2015 Lori Gava

New Zealand musical titans The Phoenix Foundation are releasing their 6th album, Give Up Your Dreams on August 7th. They are a band who have earned rock god status in their home country and are […]

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