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          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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          October 1, 2025

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          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: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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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          June 17, 2021

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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 […]

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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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          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 […]

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          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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          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, […]

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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

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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
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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
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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 […]

THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION - share "Mountain" video
New Music

THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION – share “Mountain” video

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

The Phoenix Foundation have shared a new video for “Mountain,” premiered today. “Mountain” is the lead single from the forthcoming album Give Up Your Dreams, out 7th August on Memphis Industries. “Somehow Samuel Kristofski made […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS NOMINATED FOR BRIT AWARD
New Music

THE WAR ON DRUGS – Achieve Gold Status For “Lost In The Dream”

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Following a whirlwind year which culminated in countless Best album of 2014 accolades and a subsequent Brit Award nomination, this weekend has seen another milestone reached for The War On Drugs. The band’s classic album […]

GAZ COOMBES to release reworked new single "MATADOR (DA CAPO)" on 18th September 2015
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES to release reworked new single “MATADOR (DA CAPO)” on 18th September 2015

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes has announced details of a new single from his hugely acclaimed second solo album. “Matador [Da Capo]” is a completely reworked version of the album’s title track – an extended re-recording that pushes […]

JAKE EVANS - Debut album 'Day one', Released 31st July, 2015
New Music

JAKE EVANS – Debut album ‘Day one’, Released 31st July, 2015

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Jake Evans releases his debut album, ‘Day One’, via Republic Of Music on 31st July. The album sees the former Bad Lieutenant co-writer strike out on his own for the first time with a little […]

COLD SHOWERS - Release 'Matter Of Choice' out on Dais 28th August
New Music

COLD SHOWERS – Release ‘Matter Of Choice’ out on Dais 28th August

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Cold Showers, a band formed in Highland Park, California in 2010, fuse the brash power of their shoegaze pedigree with the smokey compulsions of post-punk and no-wave ancestors, they’d fit in well amongst their idols […]

AARON WRIGHT - Releases 'Proper Chronic Lonely' video feat:  Barry from Eastenders
New Music

AARON WRIGHT – Releases ‘Proper Chronic Lonely’ video feat: Barry from Eastenders

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Flying a Machine (out August 10th) is the second studio album from Edinburgh singer/songwriter Aaron Wright. Produced by Francis MacDonald from Teenage Fan Club (the second time that the pair have work together), Aaron Wright […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: RODNEY CROMWELL - 'Barry was an arms dealer' (Video)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: RODNEY CROMWELL – ‘Barry was an arms dealer’ (Video)

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Rodney Cromwell recently released his debut LP ‘Age of Anxiety’ on Happy Robots Records, introducing the modern electronic lover to some epic retro future synth music. Strongly influenced by artists such as OMD, New Order, […]

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