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          Oasis release ‘Bring It Down (Live From Edinburgh 9 August ’25)’

          August 22, 2025

          Ahead of beginning their sold-out run of shows in North America, Oasis release ‘Bring It On Down (Live from Edinburgh, 9 August ‘25).’ The track was recorded on Saturday 9th August at the second of […]

          Kings of Leon
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          Kings of Leon Drop New Single “We’re Onto Something” Featuring Zach Bryan

          August 22, 2025

          GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon have released new single, “We’re Onto Something” featuring Zach Bryan, via Love Tap Records, the band’s own imprint distributed by Virgin Records. Last weekend, Zach Bryan joined Kings of Leon on […]

          Suede
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          Suede Reveal 2026 UK Tour in Support of Antidepressants After Southbank Sell-Out

          August 22, 2025

          Suede have announced a UK tour for 2026 that will see the band take their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Antidepressants on the road for the first time. Access is available to an exclusive fan tour presale from Wednesday […]

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        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing

          August 25, 2025

          Four years after their Brit Award-winning Blue Weekend gave them their first UK No. 1, Wolf Alice return with The Clearing—an album that feels less like a follow-up and more like a hard-earned arrival. Rather […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

          August 21, 2025

          It has taken five years for new Deftones music, the longest gap between studio albums for the Sacramento, California-based alternative metal icons, but now they return with the outstandingly atmospheric offering Private Music. However, things […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          All Points East has always prided itself on curating a forward-thinking electronic bill, and this year was no exception. Chase & Status set Victoria Park alight with their trademark mix of drum ’n’ bass and […]

        • Round Up

          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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        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
          Gigs

          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

          August 16, 2025

          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

          Lady Gaga
          Gigs

          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

          August 13, 2025

          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

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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
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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
          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          The Subways
          Podcasts

          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

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IN FOCUS// Green Day at the Hella Mega Tour, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Green Day at the Hella Mega Tour, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow

June 30, 2022 Clair McAllister

Green Day played a fantastic show at the Hella Mega Tour at Bellahouston Park Glasgow, with Weezer and Fallout Boy. Clair Mc Allister was there to take these amazing shots.           […]

IN FOCUS// Kings of Leon at The SSE Arena Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Kings of Leon at The SSE Arena Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 27, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Following the release of their 8th album ‘When You See Yourself’, also their 6th album in a row to debut at Number One in the Irish and UK charts, the Kings of Leon played a […]

IN FOCUS// Liam Gallagher at Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Liam Gallagher at Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 25, 2022 Clair McAllister

Liam Gallagher played a fantastic headline show at Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, with support from local boys Ash. The heavens opened when Liam strolled on stage, but that didn’t spoil the always up-for-it Belfast […]

IN FOCUS// Feeder @ Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Feeder @ Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 25, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Britrock veterans Feeder played an amazing headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022 with support from Bangor four-piece The Florentinas. Bernie Mc Allister was there to take these fantastic shots. […]

IN FOCUS// Knocked Loose with Despize, Soft Kill, & Choir Boy @ Rescue Rooms, Nottingham 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Knocked Loose with Despize, Soft Kill, & Choir Boy @ Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

June 22, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Despize, Soft Kill, Choir Boy and Knocked Loose are four bands of different genres that will perform at the Outbreak Festival this year. On the 21st of June, all four came to Nottingham and gave […]

IN FOCUS// Elbow @ Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Elbow @ Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 22, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Brit award winners Elbow, fronted by Guy Garvey, played through their discography of all the greatest hits and brought the sounds of their latest album ‘Flying Dream I’ live to the stage of Waterfront Hall […]

IN FOCUS// Nine Inch Nails at O2 Apollo, Manchester 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Nine Inch Nails at O2 Apollo, Manchester

June 21, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Industrial rock juggernauts Nine Inch Nails, together with their legendary Academy Award and Grammy-winning frontman Trent Reznor, visited Manchester on the 20th of June and gave a spectacular show filled with fan-favourite tunes and more. […]

PAUL WELLER Announces London Outdoor Show for 2022 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Home of the Chelsea Pensioners
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Weller at Royal Hospital, Chelsea

June 20, 2022 Michael Barron

When Tom Jones kicked off the 2022 Live at Chelsea festival at the Grade, I listed Royal Hospital Chelsea, the weather couldn’t have been more idyllic for the series of open-air concerts in the courtyard. […]

IN FOCUS// Yes at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Yes at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

June 20, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

After their ‘The Album Series Tour’ had been rescheduled, legendary progressive rock band Yes has finally made it to Nottingham on the 18th of June. The current tour lineup features Steve Howe -guitars, Geoff Downes […]

SIMPLY RED announce summer 2022 shows in Cork & Belfast
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Simply Red at Royal Hospital, Chelsea

June 20, 2022 Michael Barron

When Tom Jones opened the first of 2022 Live at Chelsea in the open-air courtyard concerts, he had perfect weather where all eyes could be on the stage instead of up in the sky out […]

SKUNK ANANSIE release brand new single 'Can't Take You Anywhere'
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LIVE REVIEW: Skunk Anansie at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London

June 18, 2022 Michael Barron

In 2019 XS Noize was invited to Meltdown, the world’s longest-running artist-curated festival. A series of live events, including Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Johnny Marr and Mystery Jets, was curated by Nile Rogers. Grace Jones […]

LIVE REVIEW: Tom Jones at Royal Hospital, Chelsea
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Tom Jones at Royal Hospital, Chelsea

June 16, 2022 Michael Barron

The Grade I listed Royal Hospital Chelsea has now been the home of the Chelsea Pensioners for 330 years. The hospital receives funding from a grant-in-aid from the government; it needs to make up annual […]

IN FOCUS// Spiritbox @ O2 Academy, Islington 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Spiritbox @ O2 Academy, Islington

June 15, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Spiritbox is a Canadian band formed in 2016. The band wasn’t touring until 2020 since their formation. Instead, they started gaining popularity on the internet thanks to their genre-bending music and music videos. Hence their […]

LIVE REVIEW: Iron Maiden at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Iron Maiden at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast

June 14, 2022 Marc Leach

It was that time of the year, folks, the annual Belsonic Festival 2022’s lineup was a packed lineup, and who better to start it off than the return of godfathers of NWOBHM; Iron Maiden! But […]

IN FOCUS// Steve Vai @ The Limelight, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Steve Vai @ The Limelight, Belfast

June 13, 2022 Clair McAllister

Virtuoso guitarist, composer and producer, Steve Vai played a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Saturday 11th June 2022 as part of the Inviolate World Tour.  Vai was joined by his long-tenured ensemble members […]

IN FOCUS// LP @ O2 Academy, Leeds 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// LP @ O2 Academy, Leeds

June 13, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Laura Pergolizzi, aka LP, is one of the most well-known American singers and songwriters. After her tour was postponed, the singer finally visited Leeds and performed her most successful tunes, as well as her new […]

IN FOCUS// Public Image Ltd @ The Limelight, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Public Image Ltd @ The Limelight, Belfast

June 11, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time, The mighty Public Image Ltd played Limelight Belfast on Friday 10th June 2022 – their first-ever show in Belfast. An icon, […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Unstoppable Arthur Brown @ Sale Waterside Arts Centre
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Unstoppable Arthur Brown @ Sale Waterside Arts Centre

June 6, 2022 Sandra Blemster

‘I am the god of hellfire, and I bring you…!’ The people of Sale, Manchester, were treated to a visual/aural experience this Friday evening. Arthur Brown, rock legend of the mesmerizing 60s track Fire, is […]

LIVE REVIEW: Amyl and the Sniffers at Brixton Academy, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Amyl and the Sniffers at Brixton Academy, London

June 2, 2022 Michael Barron

The four-piece pub rock and punk rock band Amyl and the Sniffers not only came all the way from Melbourne, Australia, they also brought New South Wales band Pist Idiots along as the opening support […]

IN FOCUS// Meshuggah @ Rock City, Nottingham 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Meshuggah @ Rock City, Nottingham

May 27, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Swedish extreme progressive metal band Meshuggah visited Nottingham on the 26th of May. Thanks to their sound and approach to music, Meshuggah is considered one of the technical “math” metal genre leaders amongst its fans. […]

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