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        • Labrinth
          News

          Labrinth Ignites the Cosmic Opera Era with New Single “IMPLOSION”

          November 20, 2025

          Visionary artist, producer, and composer Labrinth returns with “IMPLOSION,” a pulse-racing new single that marks the next chapter of his upcoming album, Cosmic Opera: Act I, arriving January 30 via Columbia Records. A thunderous blend […]

          Lily Allen
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          Lily Allen Returns with Her Biggest-Ever UK & Ireland Arena Tour — June 2026

          November 20, 2025

          The remarkable Lily Allen — whose acclaimed new album West End Girl has become a global sensation with over 150 million streams and a third consecutive Top 5 entry on the UK Albums Chart — […]

          KillerStar
          News

          KillerStar Return with New Album ‘The Afterglow’ — Hear Lead Single ‘So Easy’

          November 19, 2025

          After earning 4-star reviews from MOJO, The Times and RnR along with glowing comparisons to David Bowie, Suede and prime ‘70s art rock for their self-titled debut, KillerStar return with the release of their electrifying second album ‘The Afterglow’ on March 20th via High Wire Records. The band today […]

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          Aerosmith & Yungblud
          Album Reviews

          REVIEW: Aerosmith & Yungblud – One More Time EP

          November 20, 2025

          The unlikely team-up of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry and Yorkshire’s punk-pop firebrand Yungblud has dropped a 5-track EP, One More Time. Four brand-new co-writes plus a glossy 2025 rework of “Back In the […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: James – Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: James – Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of

          November 19, 2025

          For a band often frozen in the public imagination as ’90s indie heroes, James have spent over four decades proving they are far more than that label suggests. Formed in 1982, the Manchester group have […]

        • 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

          Bastille
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Bastille – Songs from The First 15 Years at The O2, London

          November 19, 2025

          With three UK number-one albums, a string of major hits, and—impressively—their original core line-up still intact since forming in 2010, now seems the perfect moment for Bastille to take stock of everything they’ve built.  Their […]

          Levellers
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Levellers — Shepherds Bush Empire Zeitgeist 30th Anniversary Tour

          November 18, 2025

          When it comes to Levellers albums that fans rally behind, Levelling the Land often steals the spotlight. Its influence is unquestionable. But it’s far from the only record in their catalogue deserving anniversary treatment. This […]

        • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

  • Podcast
        • Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
          Podcast

          Roland Gift on 40 Years of Fine Young Cannibals & His New Christmas Single | XS Noize Podcast #259

          November 16, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Roland Gift — the iconic voice of Fine Young Cannibals and one of the most instantly recognisable singers in British music. With […]

          ALKY
          Podcast

          ALKY on breaking the cycle with debut album ‘Rinse & Repeat’ | XS Noize Podcast #258

          November 13, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by ALKY — the Dublin-born indie-rock artist and former Emmy-nominated audio engineer whose raw, heartfelt songwriting is making serious waves across Ireland’s indie […]

          The Charlatans
          Podcast

          Martin Blunt – The Charlatans: Inside new album ‘We Are Love’ | XS Noize Podcast #257

          November 9, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Martin Blunt — founding member and bassist of The Charlatans, one of Britain’s most enduring and beloved bands. From their breakthrough with […]

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Public Enemy
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Public Enemy Drop Surprise Album “Black Sky Over The Projects: Apartment 2025”

June 27, 2025 XS Noize

Hip-hop pioneers and cultural icons Public Enemy surprised fans today with the unannounced release of a brand-new album, “Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025.” It will be available exclusively on Bandcamp with a special […]

Mark Hegan
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Mark Hegan discusses his debut EP – ‘Human Mind’

November 6, 2023 Niall Donnelly

It’s been a busy few years for Bangor native Mark Hegan. Since 2019, he has released no fewer than nine singles and relentlessly performed on every stage he can get his two feet on. Having […]

Bandcamp
Features

The Future of Bandcamp

October 23, 2023 Chris Mullan

Below are three titles from the last month alone of Bandcamp Daily, the journalistic arm of the independent music hub Bandcamp, which subverts the customs of major streaming giants, genuinely shines a light on independent […]

Music
Features

7 Must-Have Apps for Promoting Your Music in 2023

June 27, 2023 XS Noize

In the current digital era, music promotion requires a calculated and diverse approach. Fortunately, a wide range of mobile apps provides effective resources to assist musicians in reaching and interacting with their audience. In this […]

Boa Morte
New Music

Cork alt folk band BOA MORTE release video for new single – ‘Hard to Know’

January 23, 2023 XS Noize

Cork alt-folk band Boa Morte make a welcome return with ‘Hard to Know’ the first single to be taken from their forthcoming new album ‘The Total Space’. The Boa Morte fundamentals are all here; close […]

David Keenan
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TRACK PREMIERE: David Keenan – Back to the Pavement

September 17, 2022 XS Noize

David Keenan will release his new album ‘Crude’, on 11th November 2022 via his own label Barrack Street Records. David describes his forthcoming record as “D.I.Y, primitive and unfiltered, like nothing I’ve released to date.” […]

Sonic Soul Collective WINACHI release 'Intoxicated EP' feat Rafael Aragon
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Sonic Soul Collective WINACHI release ‘Intoxicated EP’ feat Rafael Aragon

May 24, 2022 XS Noize

WINACHI release ‘INTOXICATED EP’ feat RAFAEL ARAGON. The EP is the first in a series of releases featuring the band’s earliest work under the guise of China White, all of which is previously unreleased to […]

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS reveal their first, ever recorded song with the actor, Rhys Ifans on vocals
New Music

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS reveal their first, ever recorded song with the actor, Rhys Ifans on vocals

March 4, 2022 XS Noize

The song that started it all for Super Furry Animals and kept under wraps for almost thirty years, Of No Fixed Identity, featuring actor, Rhys Ifans on vocal duties has been surprise released by the […]

BAT FOR LASHES releases first live album - Livestream at Home. Los Angeles, 2021
Gigs

BAT FOR LASHES releases first live album – Livestream at Home. Los Angeles, 2021

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

Bat For Lashes, Livestream at Home. Los Angeles, 2021 has been released today, Monday, June 7th, 2021. In the first live ‘Bat For Lashes’ album, Natasha plays an emotional and intimate stripped back set recorded […]

REVIEW: Joshua Burnside - Far O’Er The Sounding Main
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Joshua Burnside – Far O’Er The Sounding Main

May 4, 2020 Sonja Sleator

Joshua Burnside, like many of us, is trying to deal with and adapt to the current situation we find ourselves in. Burnside has released a new EP of old traditional folk songs that he wonderfully […]

HOOTON TENNIS CLUB surprise release a new single today, featuring original Line up
New Music

HOOTON TENNIS CLUB surprise release a new single today, featuring original Line up

May 1, 2020 XS Noize

Hooton Tennis Club releases new Double A-side ‘ Monsoonal Runoff ’ and ‘People Want People Who Want People’ on Bandcamp today, Friday 1st of May 2020. Formed in 2013 by four childhood friends, Hooton Tennis […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD share video for current single 'VTr', taken from new album IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD release surprise album ‘IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME LIVE’ today via Bandcamp

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Today, on what was originally to be the date of the first of two nights at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom, The Twilight Sad are delighted to announce the release of It Won/t Be Like This All the Time Live: […]

FATHER JOHN MISTY releases live album 'Off-Key In Hamburg' - all proceeds from the release will be donated to MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund
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FATHER JOHN MISTY releases live album ‘Off-Key In Hamburg’ – all proceeds from the release will be donated to MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund

March 23, 2020 XS Noize

Father John Misty’s live album Off-Key in Hamburg is now available via Bandcamp.  All proceeds from the album will be donated to MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.  Off-Key in Hamburg was recorded live at the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie on August […]

RADIOHEAD Makes 18 Hours of Stolen OK COMPUTER Sessions Available at BANDCAMP
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RADIOHEAD Makes 18 Hours of Stolen OK COMPUTER Sessions Available at BANDCAMP

June 11, 2019 XS Noize

In response to last week’s leak of 18 minidisc files, Radiohead has decided to make the sessions available in their entirety on Bandcamp.   “We got hacked last week – someone stole Thom’s minidisc archive from around […]

SECRET SHINE - Return with new album 'There is Only Now'
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SECRET SHINE – Return with new album ‘There is Only Now’

October 30, 2017 XS Noize

Secret Shine emerged from the late eighties/early nineties Shoegaze scene. Releases on the cult label Sarah Records followed, most notably the single ‘Loveblind’, earning the band an entry into the Indie top 20, and the […]

THOM YORKE RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM 'TOMORROWS MODERN BOXES' THROUGH BIT TORRENT
New Music

THOM YORKE SHARES NEW SONG ‘Youwouldn’tlikemewhenI’mangry’ listen here!

December 26, 2014 XS Noize

Thom Yorke has shared a new song, entitled ‘You Wouldn’t Like Me When I’m Angry’. The song accompanies the Boxing Day Bandcamp release of his second solo album ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’, which initially came out […]

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