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          October 6, 2025

          DOVES surprise fans and themselves by releasing a presumed lost track from their studio archive, bringing the soaring Spirit Of Your Friend out of the shadows of fan forum rumours and into the light. Added […]

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          Richard Ashcroft announces 3Arena Dublin show for May 2026

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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

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          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

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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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

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          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

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          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

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          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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          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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          June 19, 2025

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

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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

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          September 24, 2025

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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 […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: TONGUES - RELIGION
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: TONGUES – RELIGION

July 30, 2015 David McElroy

Tongues are one of the bands I’ve featured on my ongoing New Bands 2015 series (right here) and they caught my ear because the superb Colours In The Dark and Anymore were two of the […]

THE LEMONHEADS - TO TOUR THE UK IN OCTOBER
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THE LEMONHEADS – TO TOUR THE UK IN OCTOBER

July 29, 2015 XS Noize

The Lemonheads have announced details of a UK tour in October. The shows will be their first in over 3 years and follow a recent sold-out solo tour by Evan Dando. The line-up will feature […]

SPACE - Return With New Single 'Strange World' and Extensive Tour Dates
Gigs

SPACE – Return With New Single ‘Strange World’ and Extensive Tour Dates

July 29, 2015 XS Noize

Space are back with a new single ‘Strange World’. The band will also embark on an extensive UK tour of the same name throughout October and November 2015. ‘Strange World’ combines Space’s signature sound with […]

STORNOWAY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'BONXIE' FOR APRIL RELEASE
Gigs

STORNOWAY – Announce Bonxie ‘Unplucked’ EP, out September

July 29, 2015 XS Noize

Though their latest top 20 album, Bonxie, was their most electronic release to date Stornoway are best known (and possibly best loved) for their compelling acoustic performances. Magic is conjured by their use of traditional […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BRING ME THE HORIZON - 'Happy Song'
New Music

BRING ME THE HORIZON Set to release highly anticipated new album ‘That’s The Spirit’ In September

July 29, 2015 XS Noize

Sheffield’s finest, Bring Me The Horizon, are set to release an album that will catapult them even further into the stratosphere and confirm their status as one of the most important British rock bands in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CAVEMOUTH - 'DEEP WATER'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CAVEMOUTH – ‘DEEP WATER’

July 29, 2015 XS Noize

Cavemouth are a primal lo-fi funk four-piece who sound as though they live on the wilds of Exmoor on a strict diet of roadkill, making music to keep the neighbours away and lure the foxes […]

ALBUM REVIEW: RODNEY CROMWELL - Age Of Anxiety
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: RODNEY CROMWELL – Age Of Anxiety

July 28, 2015 David McElroy

Releasing a synthesizer led album which takes influence from the sounds and styles of the 80’s can be a tricky thing. A lot of this type of music ends up sounding like the crap end […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) share ‘DOUBLE TROUBLE’, the lead single from forthcoming album ‘WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW…
New Music

PIL – Unveil video for new single ‘Double Trouble’

July 28, 2015 XS Noize

Public Image Ltd (PiL) will release ‘Double Trouble’ on 21st August on 10” vinyl. It’s the lead single from their forthcoming 10th studio album ‘What The World Needs Now…’, which is released on 4th September […]

JOSS STONE - Releases new album this Friday July 31st
New Music

JOSS STONE – Releases new album this Friday July 31st

July 28, 2015 XS Noize

British soul sensation Joss Stone is back with her seventh studio album ‘Water For Your Soul’, set for release on Stone’d Records /Essential Music on July 31st. The follow up to 2012’s ‘The Soul Sessions […]

THE CRIBS - Announce Two UK Dates This Autumn Including London Roundhouse
Gigs

THE CRIBS – Announce Two UK Dates This Autumn Including London Roundhouse

July 28, 2015 XS Noize

The Cribs are pleased to announce news of two UK dates this Autumn. The band follow their sold out run of UK dates earlier this year with a couple of shows at London’s Roundhouse and […]

FRANK TURNER - Streams New Track - 'Mittens' - listen
New Music

FRANK TURNER – Streams New Track – ‘Mittens’ – listen

July 28, 2015 XS Noize

Frank Turner has today unveiled a new track, ‘Mittens’, the latest to be taken from his forthcoming new studio album, “Positive Songs For Negative People”, out August 7th through Xtra Mile Recordings and Polydor Records. […]

HIDDEN CHARMS - Announce new single + Full UK Tour
Gigs

TRACK (S) OF THE DAY: HIDDEN CHARMS – “DREAMING OF ANOTHER GIRL” / “LONG WAY DOWN”

July 28, 2015 XS Noize

London four-piece HIDDEN CHARMS release their AA debut single “Dreaming of Another Girl” / “Long Way Down” which is released by B3SCI Records / Deltasonic Records. Available on iTunes, Spotify , Apple Music and Limited […]

SLEAFORD MODS - STREAM NEW TRACK ‘LIVE TONIGHT’ + TOUR DATES
Gigs

SLEAFORD MODS – STREAM NEW TRACK ‘LIVE TONIGHT’ + TOUR DATES

July 28, 2015 XS Noize

“I remember January 2014 at The Chameleon Club, three months before we released ‘Divide and Exit’: “Do you mind if I dance behind you on stage mate? Only there’s no fucking room out there.” I […]

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