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        • Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

          October 7, 2025

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce massive 2026 Crystal Palace Park show with Rag’n’Bone Man and Nieve Ella

          October 7, 2025

          Northern Irish alt-rock juggernauts Snow Patrol have today announced a huge, open-air show taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday 3 July 2026. They’ll be joined on the day by evocative singer Rag […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          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
          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
          Album Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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
          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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        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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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STEREO MCS - TO PLAY 'CONNECTED' IN FULL @ SHIIINE ON WEEKEND OFFENDER festival
Gigs

STEREO MCS – TO PLAY ‘CONNECTED’ IN FULL @ SHIIINE ON WEEKEND OFFENDER festival

May 9, 2015 XS Noize

Twenty-three years on from it’s release, next week Stereo MCs will play their seminal 1992 album ‘CONNECTED’ live and in full as they prepare to deliver an unforgettable set at the SHIIINE ON WEEKEND OFFENDER […]

MYLETS: Live at Islington Assembly Rooms, 1st May 2015 1
Live Reviews

MYLETS: Live at Islington Assembly Rooms, 1st May 2015

May 9, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Debuting tracks from his Arizona LP, Henry Kohen AKA Mylets lays waste to the Victorian one man band at London’s Islington Assembly Rooms, in support of And So I Watch You From Afar. A skinny, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB - Live In Paris
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB – Live In Paris

May 8, 2015 Tillie Elvrum

LA based rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have released their double album Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: Live In Paris and it showcases what longtime BRMC fans have known for years – they are a mind-blowing […]

VICKTOR TAIWÒ’S - PREMIERES NEW TRACK 'FADE' - Listen
New Music

VICKTOR TAIWÒ’S – PREMIERES NEW TRACK ‘FADE’ – Listen

May 8, 2015 XS Noize

‘Fade,’ the latest track off emerging UK artist Vicktor Taiwò’s debut EP JUNO, is now being shared. ‘Fade’ follows the release of the EP’s first single ‘Feathers & Wax’. ‘Feathers & Wax’ can be streamed/shared […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BODYFACE - 'DOG' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: BODYFACE – ‘DOG’ – Listen

May 8, 2015 XS Noize

Bodyface are an alt-rock trio emerging from New York. Since forming in late 2008, Bodyface have toured throughout Europe and the West Coast, and their intense live-performances have garnered them a reputation as one of […]

TAME IMPALA: First Official Single "'Cause I'm A Man" Shared TODAY! - Listen
Gigs

TAME IMPALA – Announce Album Details- Release New Track

May 8, 2015 XS Noize

TAME IMPALA have announced their highly anticipated third studio LP Currents will be released worldwide Friday July 17th. The 13 track album is available to pre-order today offering “Let It Happen”, “Cause I’m A Man” […]

SHE DREW THE GUN - IF YOU COULD SEE - listen 2
New Music

SHE DREW THE GUN – shares new video for ‘Since You Were Not Mine’

May 7, 2015 XS Noize

After the dramatic statement of intent that was the first single, ‘If You Could See’, smouldering beneath the broad brush strokes of quivering, tremolo guitar (and attracting repeat plays from BBC 6 Music) the latest […]

LOADED - PREMIERE VIDEO FOR 'SOLITUDE' - Watch
New Music

LOADED – PREMIERE VIDEO FOR ‘SOLITUDE’ – Watch

May 7, 2015 XS Noize

Part of the emerging London psych scene, Loaded are a four piece band consisting of three brothers and a female drummer. The band have a layered but primitive sound using a combination of minimalist, pop […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  TORRES - 'COWBOY GUILT' - Listen
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TORRES – SPRINTER

May 7, 2015 Jamie Gibson

When Mackenzie Scott under the moniker of Torres released her self-titled debut in early 2013, it was a nice, quaint folk album that hinted at great potential but ultimately went a little underlooked in a […]

GILMORE TRAIL - Stream New Track 'Floating World' - Listen
New Music

GILMORE TRAIL – Stream New Track ‘Floating World’ – Listen

May 7, 2015 XS Noize

Sheffield based post rock quartet Gilmore Trail are pleased to be streaming the title track from their forthcoming album ‘The Floating World’. The new album will be released on 18th May by Chasmata Records, with […]

COMMUNIONS - share new song "Summer's Oath" from selt titled EP
New Music

COMMUNIONS – share new song “Summer’s Oath” from selt titled EP

May 7, 2015 XS Noize

Danish four-piece Communions have shared another face-melting, visceral tune, “Summer’s Oath” from their upcoming self-titled EP out June 2nd on Tough Love Records. Made up of brothers Martin and Mads Rehof, Jacob van Deurs Formann […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : SOUTHERN -  'Lone Driver'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : SOUTHERN – ‘Lone Driver’

May 7, 2015 XS Noize

Southern have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Lone Driver’. Released on 11th May via Marathon Artists, ‘Lone Driver’ is a bass-driven, thumping four minutes of soaring harmonized indie rock and is lifted from […]

THE WHO - TO PLAY IRISH SHOWS + HEADLINE GLASTONBURY
Gigs

THE WHO – TO PLAY IRISH SHOWS + HEADLINE GLASTONBURY

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

THE WHO, one of rock’s legendary and defining bands has today announced that they are to headline the sold out Glastonbury Festival on Sunday June 28th 8 years after they first played there. ROGER DALTREY […]

BLUR TO PLAY FREE SHOW FOR FANS ON MAY 1st: THE MAGIC WHIP LIVE IN BROOKLYN
News

BLUR – Unveil 30 min ‘Magic Whip’ Documentary – Watch

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

‘The Magic Whip: Made in Hong Kong’ is a 30-minute documentary about the making of blur’s new album, featuring exclusive interviews and personal studio footage shot by the band. Watch the full film BELOW: Blur […]

THE DUNWELLS  UK TOUR FEB 2015 / NEW EP ANNOUNCED
New Music

THE DUNWELLS ADDED TO GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL LINE-UP / Watch new video

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

The Dunwells are pleased to announce their addition to the line-up for The Great Escape, Europe’s leading festival for new music, on May 15th. This performance comes just before the release of their brand new […]

FOLLOW THE LION - To release debut EP 'The Candy and Gravity Motel' in June
New Music

FOLLOW THE LION – To release debut EP ‘The Candy and Gravity Motel’ in June

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

Follow the Lion are a Leeds based alternative rock band who formed in 2013, quickly gaining a strong following thanks to their energetic and infectious live sets. The band have played a range of venues […]

HEYROCCO - NEW SINGLE 'ALLISON' released June 1st - Listen
New Music

HEYROCCO – NEW SINGLE ‘ALLISON’ released June 1st – Listen

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

After making waves at home and abroad last year, US three-piece Heyrocco, continue to win fans on both sides of the pond with their infectious mix of grunge-pop. The band are now set to unleash […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : CEREMONY - ‘YOUR LIFE IN FRANCE
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : CEREMONY – ‘YOUR LIFE IN FRANCE

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

After recently announcing their forthcoming album The L-Shaped Man and sharing a double video for album tracks “The Separation” and “The Understanding,” Ceremony are back today to share the video for another track from the […]

MUMFORD & SONS  will release their third album, 'Wilder Mind', on the 4th May
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW : MUMFORD & SONS – WILDER MIND

May 6, 2015 Thomas S. Day

After the massive success of 2012’s Babel both here and in the USA, London’s Mumford & Sons return with their 3rd studio album Wilder Mind on 4th May 2015. For better or worse, the album finds the […]

WOAHNOWS - Stream Debut Album 'Understanding and Everything Else' In Full
Album Stream

WOAHNOWS – Stream Debut Album ‘Understanding and Everything Else’ In Full

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Plymouth turbo-charged-indie-punks WOAHNOWS are pleased to be streaming their debut album ‘Understanding and Everything Else’ in full this week. The album is out now via Big Scary Monsters Recording Company and available to listen to […]

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