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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
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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 […]

          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: 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
          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, […]

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        • 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
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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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GHXST RELEASE SPOOKY NEW VIDEO ON HALLOWEEN, watch here
New Music

GHXST RELEASE SPOOKY NEW VIDEO ON HALLOWEEN, watch here

October 31, 2014 XS Noize

GHXST is a New York based noise grunge trio composed of Shelley X, Chris Wild and Nathan La Guerra. With influences such as the Jesus and Mary Chain, White Zombie, and Sonic Youth, they evoke […]

ZOLA JESUS   ‘GO (BLANK SEA)’ REMIXED BY SKIN TOWN, REMIX EP OUT IN NOVEMBER
New Music

ZOLA JESUS ‘GO (BLANK SEA)’ REMIXED BY SKIN TOWN, REMIX EP OUT IN NOVEMBER

October 31, 2014 XS Noize

Zola Jesus’ latest single Go (Blank Sea) receives a fantastic reworking from LA duo Skin Town, who lay down dark yet scintillating synths as a bed for Nika’s powerful vocals. Nick Turco of Skin Town […]

PELUCHE RELEASE DEBUT AA SINGLE 'OHIO/CINNAMON'
New Music

PELUCHE RELEASE DEBUT AA SINGLE ‘OHIO/CINNAMON’

October 30, 2014 XS Noize

Peluché were born like a phoenix from the ashes when the previous incarnation ‘Keebo’ ran its natural course. Writing started under this new guise in the early months of 2014 and Peluché have been captivating […]

ALEX HIGHTON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM & SHARES NEW TRACK
New Music

ALEX HIGHTON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM & SHARES NEW TRACK

October 30, 2014 XS Noize

It’s not the second album that’s difficult. Melodies, harmonies and words all come embarrassingly easy to a born songwriter like Alex Highton. It’s the life that happens in-between the songwriting and the recording that’s the […]

DANIEL LANOIS - FLESH AND MACHINE
New Music

DANIEL LANOIS ANNOUNCES LONDON SHOW AND RELEASES NEW VIDEO

October 30, 2014 XS Noize

The visionary new album Flesh And Machine by acclaimed musician-producer and sonic explorer Daniel Lanois has arrived in stores. The record absolutely bristles with new ideas and offers powerful evidence of Lanois’ standing as an […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: Suede - Dog Man Star 2
Album Reviews

CLASSIC ALBUM: Suede – Dog Man Star

October 29, 2014 David McElroy

The easiest thing to do when reviewing an album is to call the subject of your piece “A classic” or “A landmark” and all those other easy to trot out inanities. The fact is, very […]

OH! GUNQUIT RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'SINKHOLE'
New Music

OH! GUNQUIT RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘SINKHOLE’

October 29, 2014 XS Noize

London based Rumble-Bop Trash Blitz 5-piece band Oh! Gunquit release a brand new single “Sinkhole” backed with instrumental “Stampede” via new One Little Indian imprint Winwin Records on 1st December. Oh! Gunquit have been performing […]

NATIVES RELEASE VIDEO FOR 'THE HORIZON'
New Music

NATIVES RELEASE ‘ARMIN VAN BUUREN’ COVER AS FREE DOWNLOAD

October 29, 2014 XS Noize

Natives have made their cover of Armin van Buuren’s ‘This Is What It Feels Like’ available for free download. The band has also announced their headline shows for February next year: 16 February – Manchester, […]

DAVID BRONSON RELEASES 'SONGBIRD' LISTEN HERE:
New Music

DAVID BRONSON RELEASES ‘SONGBIRD’ LISTEN HERE:

October 29, 2014 XS Noize

David Bronson’s new album Questions plays like a soul-drenched paean to the uncertainties of burgeoning adulthood. While the artist’s twenties, as documented on his first two records, were anything but a light-hearted emotional romp, the […]

SPRINGTIME CARNIVORE - SPRINGTIME CARNIVORE
Album Reviews

SPRINGTIME CARNIVORE – SPRINGTIME CARNIVORE

October 28, 2014 Lori Gava

Springtime Carnivore aka Greta Morgan is releasing her self titled debut album on November 3, 2014. The release is a Lo Fi disk made in the spirit of the Northwest music scene DIY culture. Springtime […]

NEW BUILD - POUR IT ON
Album Reviews

NEW BUILD – POUR IT ON

October 28, 2014 David McElroy

New Build’s debut album, Yesterday Was Loved And Lost, was a joyous thing filled to the brim with supremely catchy tunes and featuring Do You Not Feel Loved? which remains and will remain one of […]

YORKSHIRE QUINTET 'ALLUSONDRUGS' RELEASE ‘I SHOULD HAVE GONE TO UNI’ TRACK AND VIDEO
New Music

YORKSHIRE QUINTET ‘ALLUSONDRUGS’ RELEASE ‘I SHOULD HAVE GONE TO UNI’ TRACK AND VIDEO

October 28, 2014 XS Noize

Following airplay from Radio 1, Xfm, Kerrang and play listings across the UK, Europe and America, an appearance at Reading & Leeds Festival this summer and a September UK headline run that was immediately followed […]

REM_BOX
New Music

R.E.M.’S I.R.S. RECORDS SINGLES GATHERED FOR NEW VINYL SEVEN-INCH COLLECTION, ‘7IN – 83-88,’ TO BE RELEASED DECEMBER 8

October 28, 2014 XS Noize

Eleven singles R.E.M. released between 1983 and 1988 with I.R.S. Records have been gathered for 7IN – 83-88, a new boxed collection of vinyl seven-inch singles to be released December 8 by UMC/Capitol. The singles […]

Sounds of Sputnik
New Music

SOUNDS OF SPUTNIK PAIR WITH UMMAGMA FOR ‘NEWBORN’ ALBUM

October 27, 2014 XS Noize

Sounds of Sputnik is the brainchild of Roman Kalitkin, whose signature sound mixes post-rock, shoegaze and dream pop with a slight kickback to noise pop. He draws inspiration from My Bloody Valentine, Jesus and Mary […]

STEREO MC'S RELEASE CAREER SPANNING BOX SET
New Music

STEREO MC’S RELEASE CAREER SPANNING BOX SET

October 27, 2014 XS Noize

A 10 disc CD and DVD celebration of the influential, innovative hip-hop and dance act Stereo MC’s will be released globally on October 27th 2014 via UMC. The Stereo MC’s were the first British group […]

INSPIRAL CARPETS - INSPIRAL CARPETS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Inspiral Carpets – Inspiral Carpets

October 27, 2014 XS Noize

Manchester’s Inspiral Carpets return with their self-titled new album and the first since Devil Hopping 20 years ago. Since then Singer Tom Hingley has left and been replaced by original vocalist and co-founder Stephen Holt. […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD TO RELEASE 4TH ALBUM 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE'
Album Reviews

THE TWILIGHT SAD – NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE

October 26, 2014 David McElroy

As soon as you hear There’s A Girl In The Corner, the opening track on The Twilight Sad’s third album Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants To Leave, you are instantly immersed in […]

SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES REMASTERS
Album Reviews

SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES REMASTERS

October 26, 2014 Laura Gamble

The month of October heralds change and is full of magic and mystery.  The days get shorter and darkness creeps ever earlier with each day. What better time then to release four spectacular Remasters from […]

LIAM GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES BEADY EYE SPLIT 1
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LIAM GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES BEADY EYE SPLIT

October 25, 2014 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher has announced today through his Twitter account that his band Beady Eye have split up. The frontman of the band tweeted today (October 24) to state that the band are “no longer” and […]

THE PINK TEENS TO RELEASE NEW EP 'GOOD LUCK, PINK TEENS'
New Music

THE PINK TEENS TO RELEASE NEW EP ‘GOOD LUCK, PINK TEENS’

October 24, 2014 XS Noize

It has recently been announced that Manchester favourites Temple Songs have changed their name to The Pink Teens. To celebrate, the band will be releasing the fantastic new EP “Good Luck, Pink Teens” The 12 […]

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