Depeche Mode Set October 28 Release for ‘Depeche Mode: M’ — Coming to Cinemas & IMAX Worldwide

August 12, 2025

Following a rapturous reception at this year’s Tribeca Festival, Depeche Mode, along with Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision, announce the release of the feature film DEPECHE MODE: M, coming to cinemas and IMAX worldwide […]

Kingfishr Announce Massive Summer 2026 Irish Shows

August 8, 2025

2025 has already been Kingfishr’s year, with a smash hit #1 single in the shape of ‘Killeagh’, ever-growing international tour dates which will close with two sold out Dublin 3Arena headline shows, and the long-awaited release of their debut album ‘Halcyon’ on August 22nd. But big […]

D:Ream Return with New Album ‘Do It Anyway’ and Unveil New Track ‘The Geek Who Rules The World’

August 8, 2025

D:Ream’s classic ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ has constantly resurfaced to become a cultural phenomenon: first as a mega hit with four weeks at #1 and a BRIT Award nomination, then ushering in New Labour, before soundtracking lockdown and sneaking into Rishi Sunak’s election announcement. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

August 6, 2025

When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

REVIEW: Blusher – RACER EP

July 29, 2025

Whilst the UK and the USA primarily dominate the English language music scene, Australia has given us its share of highly successful artists over the last 30 years or so. Apart from Kylie, who dominates […]

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

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

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

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 REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2024: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova

LIVE REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2025: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham

July 17, 2025

Mangata Festival returned to Nottingham on July 12th, bringing with it a thunderous celebration of heavy music spread across multiple venues in the city. But the festivities began even earlier with Solgata, the official pre-party […]

LIVE REVIEW: Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts BST Hyde Park, London

July 14, 2025

The first four headliners of this year’s BST Hyde Park festival were all under thirty, celebrating the energy and optimism of youth. But with Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts joined by Cat Stevens (Yusuf […]

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

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// 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, […]

IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory

April 3, 2025

On April 29th, one of Britain’s most electrifying live acts, The Darkness, lit up a sold-out OVO Wembley Arena with an impossible show to ignore. Kicking off the night in fine style were Ash, the […]

Bad Bunny’s 2026 World Tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more

July 25, 2025

Bad Bunny’s 2025-2026 “Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour” promises to be a seismic explosion of Latin trap, vibrant beats, and the Puerto Rican culture on full display. From Santo Domingo to Brussels, don’t blink; […]

Mayhem Ball Tour: Everything you need to know about seeing Lady Gaga in London

July 19, 2025

For four nights, Lady Gaga will share the gothic energy of her recent album, “Mayhem,” at the O2 Arena. Buckle up, Little Monsters, for a night of chaos, connection, and pure pop magic that will […]

The complete guide to seeing Coldplay in London

July 16, 2025

Coldplay launched their “Music of the Spheres Tour” on March 18, 2022, in Costa Rica and have since brought their spectacular live shows to more than 40 countries. From early sold-out nights in Latin America—including […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International

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 […]

Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238

Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

July 30, 2025

In Episode #238 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam to talk about her new album, All Things Light. From her multi-platinum hit “Burning House” to co-writing on Beyoncé’s […]

Peter Cunnah & Al Mackenzie: Reigniting D:Ream with ‘Do It Anyway’ | XS Noize Podcast #237

July 23, 2025

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Peter Cunnah and Al Mackenzie — the pioneering duo behind D:Ream — to discuss their vibrant and defiant new album, Do It […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Alice Ivy – Do What Makes You Happy

November 20, 2024 Randall Radic

Naarm/Melbourne-based artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Alice Ivy unveils her third album, Do What Makes You Happy, via Helix Records. Following her acclaimed 2020 release Don’t Sleep, which featured the standout single “In My Mind,” this […]