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        • Paul McCartne
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          PAUL MCCARTNEY feature documentary ‘Man on the Run’ announced

          February 5, 2023

          MPL and Polygram Entertainment, the film and television division of Universal Music Group, today announced a feature documentary that explores Paul McCartney’s extraordinary life following the breakup of The Beatles and how the love he […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          PETER GABRIEL releases ‘The Court (Dark-Side Mix)’ from his forthcoming album i/o

          February 5, 2023

          Peter Gabriel releases the Dark-Side Mix of The Court, the second song from his forthcoming album i/o. The Sunday release coincides with this month’s full moon. The track is accompanied by a cover image featuring […]

          THE SHERLOCKS
          Gigs

          THE SHERLOCKS announce new album ‘People Like Me & You’ – Hear new single ‘Sirens’

          February 3, 2023

          The Sherlocks enter a newly reinvigorated supersonic stage in their career as they announce the 11th August release of their upcoming fourth album ‘People Like Me & You’. It’s the latest set from the indie/alt-rock […]

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          The Waeve
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Waeve – The Waeve

          February 2, 2023

          The Waeve sees Blur‘s Graham Coxon team up with Rose Elinor Dougall, of The Pipettes, to release their debut eponymous collection of ten songs that travel through genres. Elements of jazz, punk and rock combine […]

          Fucked Up – One Day
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Fucked Up – One Day

          January 28, 2023

          Throughout their three decades of existence, Fucked Up haven’t built up a reputation for doing things on a small scale. From enormous concept albums to twelve-hour performances, it’s obvious they like to take their time. […]

        • Book Reviews

          Ziggy Marley - Music Is In Everything
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Ziggy Marley – Music Is In Everything

          January 16, 2023

          Back in 2020, Ziggy Marley teamed up with Lisa Loeb to release a catchy and infectious song that will get people of all ages to sing along called “Music Is in everything”. This song which […]

          pop rock icons
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Pop Rock Icons by Philippe Margotin

          December 15, 2022

          Judging by the front cover, one might expect Pop Rock Icons to be festooned with infographics. It isn’t. Instead, it’s a collection of photographs depicting “London’s Swingin’ 60s & 70s”. Rather than homogenise and cluster […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 25 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: Republica  – The Fire Station, Sunderland
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Republica  – The Fire Station, Sunderland

          February 4, 2023

          My first act after arriving at The Fire Station was to indulge myself in a spot of reminiscing. Back in the mid-1990s, we were treated to a great collection of female-fronted rock bands: Elastica with […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne © Iam Burn
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

          January 17, 2023

          As I wandered towards the O2 City Hall, feeling the cold, January air around my face, I recalled that today was also known as Blue Monday. This is not a celebration of a classic New […]

        • 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// The Subways at Scala, London
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Subways at Scala, London

          February 4, 2023

          The Subways performed at Scala – London on the 2nd of February 2023. The band is currently on tour following the release of their new album ‘Uncertain Joys’. Billy Lunn, Charlotte Cooper and Camille Phillips […]

          TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

          January 10, 2023

          What a way to kick off 2023, with the return of the mighty; Trivium! As the Deadmen & Dragons Tour landed in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, our photographer Marc Leach was reliving his […]

  • Gigs
        • Peter Gabriel
          Gigs

          PETER GABRIEL releases ‘The Court (Dark-Side Mix)’ from his forthcoming album i/o

          February 5, 2023

          Peter Gabriel releases the Dark-Side Mix of The Court, the second song from his forthcoming album i/o. The Sunday release coincides with this month’s full moon. The track is accompanied by a cover image featuring […]

          THE SHERLOCKS
          Gigs

          THE SHERLOCKS announce new album ‘People Like Me & You’ – Hear new single ‘Sirens’

          February 3, 2023

          The Sherlocks enter a newly reinvigorated supersonic stage in their career as they announce the 11th August release of their upcoming fourth album ‘People Like Me & You’. It’s the latest set from the indie/alt-rock […]

          Silent Running
          Gigs

          SILENT RUNNING release video for new single ‘Walking Wounded’ ahead of Limelight, Belfast gig

          February 3, 2023

          Belfast band Silent Running will play the Limelight, Belfast on Friday, March 3rd; but this isn’t the first time the band has played the venue. Lead singer Peter Gamble explained: “We’ve actually played the Limelight […]

  • Interviews
        • Gena Rose Bruce
          Featured Interview

          INTERVIEW: Gena Rose Bruce on the release of her much anticipated second album – Deep Is The Way

          January 24, 2023

          Melbourne singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Gena Rose Bruce sat down with XS Noize to talk about the release of her much anticipated second album, Deep Is The Way released on Friday 27th January. For anyone unfamiliar with […]

          Kaya Stewart
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Kaya Stewart talks ‘If Things Go South’ – her new short film & plans for 2023

          December 19, 2022

          Kaya Stewart has had a fantastic year. Her new album, If Things Go South, continues to win over fans and critics alike, and her short film of the same name is an award-winner. With 2023 […]

          NOT A TOY
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: NOT A TOY on new music & their highlights of 2022

          December 8, 2022

          Branson Hoog, Benji Spoliansky, Jeremy Marmor and TJ Wessel, AKA NOT A TOY, have had a particularly good year which has seen them release some great songs and delight fans on tour. With the year […]

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        • The Slow Readers Club
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie on new album ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’

          February 3, 2023

          In episode #116 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Slow Readers Club‘s Aaron Starkie to talk about their new record ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’ out on February 24th, 2023. Nothing – […]

          Billy Nomates
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Billy Nomates on her latest album CACTI

          January 25, 2023

          In episode #115 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries AKA Billy Nomates to talk about her latest album CACTI. Recorded at her flat and […]

          Black Star Riders
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders on ‘The Wrong Side of Paradise’

          January 18, 2023

          In episode #114 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ricky Warwick of masters of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll Black Star Riders to talk about their fifth album ‘The Wrong Side of […]

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XS Noize The 50 best albums of 2022
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The 50 best albums of 2022: 25 – 1

December 23, 2022 XS Noize

In 2022 we all got back to normal and enjoyed live music and the fantastic albums released this year. So it’s that time of year again when the XS Noize writers have sat down and […]

The 10 Best Arcade Fire Songs (and Why)
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The 10 Best Arcade Fire Songs (and Why)

June 13, 2022 XS Noize

Arcade Fire is one of Canada’s most prominent and influential bands. Since their debut in 2004, they have been a sensational force in Indie Music. They have won multiple awards and were the first Indie […]

ARCADE FIRE share video for ‘Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)’ - Watch Now
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ARCADE FIRE share video for ‘Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)’ – Watch Now

May 9, 2022 XS Noize

Following its triumphant live U.S. television debut this weekend on Saturday Night Live, ‘Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)’ is the second video from Arcade Fire’s “excellent sixth album” (The New Yorker) ‘WE’, released on 6th May […]

ARCADE FIRE announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin, 30th August 2022 1
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ARCADE FIRE announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin, 30th August 2022

May 6, 2022 XS Noize

Following the universally rapturous reception to singles “The Lightning I, II” and “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid),” Arcade Fire’s “excellent sixth album” (The New Yorker) WE is released to the world in its entirety today, May […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Arcade Fire - WE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Arcade Fire – WE

May 5, 2022 Lori Gava

We is the sixth album from acclaimed alternative innovators Arcade Fire, the follow up to 2017’s Everything Now. Where that album was an examination of our consumer-led society, We attempts to come to grips with […]

ARCADE FIRE share 'Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)' the latest track from forthcoming album 'WE'
New Music

ARCADE FIRE share ‘Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)’ the latest track from forthcoming album ‘WE’

April 27, 2022 XS Noize

Having been previewed live at recent surprise performances ranging from New York’s Bowery Ballroom to Coachella’s Mojave Tent, today sees the official release of “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid),” the second advance offering from Arcade Fire’s […]

ARCADE FIRE announce sixth studio album 'WE' - Watch video for first single 'The Lightning I, II' 2
New Music

ARCADE FIRE announce sixth studio album ‘WE’ – Watch video for first single ‘The Lightning I, II’

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

WE, the eagerly anticipated sixth studio album by Arcade Fire, has been confirmed for a 6th May, 2022 release via Columbia Records. WE’s arrival is preceded by first single “The Lightning I, II,” available now […]

WILL BUTLER shares video for new single 'Bethlehem' - Watch Now
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WILL BUTLER shares video for new single ‘Bethlehem’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

On ‘Bethlehem’, the third single from Will Butler’s imminent new solo album Generations, fevered energy arrives at the song’s onset and never relents, providing what might be the most cathartic three and a half minutes […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Will Butler - Generations
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Will Butler – Generations

September 14, 2020 Michael Barron

Best known as the Arcade Fire frontman and co-founder Win Butler’s little brother (well he is younger and shorter than Win who is 6”4”) who plays synthesizers, bass guitar, guitar, percussion, sitar, amongst other instruments; […]

WILL BUTLER shares new single 'Close My Eyes' - Watch Video 1
New Music

WILL BUTLER shares new single ‘Close My Eyes’ – Watch Video

August 19, 2020 XS Noize

On his new solo record Generations, out September 25th, Arcade Fire’s Will Butler digs beneath the recent chaos of the world and finds only more chaos. The songs are conversations that cycle back on themselves. […]

WILL BUTLER announces new solo album 'Generations' - out Sept 25th 2
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WILL BUTLER announces new solo album ‘Generations’ – out Sept 25th

July 14, 2020 XS Noize

In the five years since Will Butler released his debut album, Policy, he’s toured the world both solo and as a member of Arcade Fire, released the Friday Night live album, recorded and released Arcade […]

ARCADE FIRE to re-issue their debut single ‘Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)’ on 7” vinyl 2
News

ARCADE FIRE to re-issue their debut single ‘Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)’ on 7” vinyl

October 11, 2019 XS Noize

Arcade Fire, who recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of their critically-acclaimed debut album Funeral, has announced they will re-issue their debut single ‘Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)’ on 7” vinyl for Record Store Day Black Friday on […]

ARCADE FIRE to celebrate 15th anniversary of debut album 'FUNERAL' with series of exclusive content
News

ARCADE FIRE to celebrate 15th anniversary of debut album ‘FUNERAL’ with series of exclusive content

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Arcade Fire’s Funeral holds up as one of the standout albums of the millennium, a record with an everlasting, enduring appeal, adored by fans and critics alike. It is a collection of truly unique and […]

ARCADE FIRE - Six New Headline Dates Added to EVERYTHING NOW CONTINUED Tour
News

ARCADE FIRE share video for “PETER PAN (EQUIKNOXX REMIX)” – Watch Now

September 20, 2018 XS Noize

As Arcade Fire approach the grand finale of their Everything Now Continued Tour, headlining The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles tonight, a new remix and accompanying video has been released for Peter Pan, from the […]

ARCADE FIRE - Six New Headline Dates Added to EVERYTHING NOW CONTINUED Tour
Top Music Videos

ARCADE FIRE has unveiled a new animated video for Chemistry’ – Watch Now

June 11, 2018 XS Noize

Arcade Fire has unveiled a new animated video for “Chemistry,” from the international #1 album Everything Now. Directed by Ray Tintori, animated by Starburns Industries (Rick & Morty, Charlie Kaufman’s Anomalisa, Community) and featuring Tootie […]

ARCADE FIRE - Six New Headline Dates Added to EVERYTHING NOW CONTINUED Tour
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ARCADE FIRE – Six New Headline Dates Added to EVERYTHING NOW CONTINUED Tour

March 14, 2018 XS Noize

Fresh off their triumphant showing at Florida’s Okeechobee Festival and on the heels of their March 17 Saturday Night Live appearance, Arcade Fire has confirmed the kick-off of the Everything Now Continued tour. The six […]

ARCADE FIRE release short film 'MONEY + LOVE' starring TONI COLLETTE
Gigs

ARCADE FIRE release short film ‘MONEY + LOVE’ starring TONI COLLETTE

March 12, 2018 XS Noize

Everything Now is proud to present Money + Love, a double video directed by David Wilson, written by David Wilson and Arcade Fire, and starring Arcade Fire and Toni Collette. Money + Love will be […]

ARCADE FIRE Announce UK & Ireland Headline Tour for 2018 Includes Two Shows at London's Wembley Arena
Gigs

ARCADE FIRE – Announce third London show at London’s Wembley Arena

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

Arcade Fire have announced a third and final London show at The SSE Arena, Wembley on Friday 13th April, 2018. Arcade Fire’s Infinite Content Tour will see “one of the most popular and essential bands […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Arcade Fire - "Everything Now"
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Arcade Fire – “Everything Now”

July 31, 2017 Lori Gava

There is always significant anticipation any time Arcade Fire announces a new release is pending. The pre release singles and videos have only built the drama. On July 28th “Everything Now” hits all the usual […]

ARCADE FIRE Announce UK & Ireland Headline Tour for 2018 Includes Two Shows at London's Wembley Arena
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ARCADE FIRE Announce UK & Ireland Headline Tour for 2018 Includes Two Shows at London’s Wembley Arena

July 20, 2017 XS Noize

Following an acclaimed run of shows across the UK and Europe this summer, Arcade Fire have announced a headline tour for Spring 2018, which will see “one of the most popular and essential bands of […]

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