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        • Remember Monday
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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          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
          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
        • 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 […]

          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

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        • Moon Panda
          Podcast

          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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, […]

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C Duncan
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C Duncan announces new album ‘It’s Only a Love Song’ & Shares video for title track

October 17, 2024 XS Noize

Acclaimed Scottish musician C Duncan today announces his new album It’s Only a Love Song out 24th January via Bella Union and available to preorder here. To accompany the announcement Duncan has shared a gorgeous […]

humanist
Podcast

Rob Marshall on Humanist’s New Album ‘On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World’

July 10, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #186 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to multi-instrumentalist Rob Marshall about the second Humanist album, On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, out 26th July via Bella Union. […]

Mercury Rev
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MERCURY REV announce new album ‘Born Horses’ & share first single ‘Patterns’

June 4, 2024 XS Noize

Legendary American rock band Mercury Rev today announce their new album Born Horses due for release 6th September via Bella Union. To accompany the announcement the iconic band have shared the transcendent beauty of first […]

Conchúr White
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Listen to ‘Swirling Violets’ – the debut album from Conchúr White

January 19, 2024 XS Noize

A singer-songwriter from County Armagh, Conchúr White navigates the dreamlike and the grounded with blissful fluency on his beautifully lambent debut album. Released through Bella Union today, Swirling Violets is allusive and intimate, unearthly yet […]

Philip Selway & Elysian Collective
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Philip Selway & Elysian Collective share “The Heart Of It All” from upcoming album “Live At Evolution Studios”

October 25, 2023 XS Noize

On 8th December, Philip Selway & Elysian Collective will release Live At Evolution Studios via Bella Union. A companion piece of sorts to Strange Dance, the acclaimed solo album which Selway released earlier this year, […]

Conchúr White
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CONCHÚR WHITE announces his debut album ‘Swirling Violets’ – Hear first single ‘I Did Good Today’

September 19, 2023 XS Noize

Conchúr White today announces his debut album, Swirling Violets, out on 19th January 2024 via Bella Union. To accompany the announcement, White has shared the striking first single, “I Did Good Today”. Part compulsive confessional, […]

Conchúr White
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Conchúr White announces new single ‘Atonia’ & signs to Bella Union

April 18, 2023 XS Noize

Bella Union are thrilled to announce the signing of Conchúr White, who today shares his lush new single, “Atonia”. The song is a moonlit lament inspired by the experience of sleep paralysis, something White experiences […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Philip Selway - Strange Dance
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Philip Selway – Strange Dance

February 24, 2023 Lori Gava

When Philip Selway, the inspired drummer for Radiohead, released his 2010 solo outing, Familial, the music world wondered what direction he would take and if it would be a departure from his day job. Through […]

Philip Selway
Gigs

PHILIP SELWAY shares title track from upcoming album ‘Strange Dance’

February 8, 2023 XS Noize

Philip Selway releases his much-anticipated new album, Strange Dance, on 24th February via Bella Union. Having previously shared videos for the singles “Check For Signs Of Life” and “Picking Up Pieces”, Selway today shares the […]

BC Camplight
Gigs

BC CAMPLIGHT announces new album ‘The Last Rotation Of Earth’ – out 12th May

February 7, 2023 XS Noize

BC Camplight today announces news of his new album, The Last Rotation Of Earth, out on 12th May via Bella Union. To accompany the announcement BC Camplight has a shared a lyric video for the […]

Philip Selway
New Music

PHILIP SELWAY shares video for new single ‘Picking Up Pieces’ from upcoming album ‘Strange Dance’

January 11, 2023 XS Noize

With his new album Strange Dance due out 24th February via Bella Union, from which he last month shared a video for lead track Check For Signs Of Life, today Philip Selway shares a captivating […]

Nell & The Flaming Lips
New Music

Nell & The Flaming Lips debut video for “We Know Who You Are”

December 13, 2022 XS Noize

With the physical release of Nell & The Flaming Lips’ Where the Viaduct Looms coming this Friday, they have shared a video for ‘We Know Who You Are’. Shot in the Tennessee caverns and co-directed […]

Philip Selway
Gigs

PHILIP SELWAY shares video for ‘Check For Signs Of Life’ from upcoming album “Strange Dance” & Announces UK and European tour dates

December 8, 2022 XS Noize

With his new album Strange Dance due out 24th February via Bella Union, and having previously shared a visualizer for lead single “Check For Signs Of Life”, today Philip Selway shares a mesmerising and beautifully-shot […]

Nell & The Flaming Lips
New Music

NELL & THE FLAMING LIPS share ‘Into My Arms’ video & announce physical release of ‘Where The Viaduct Looms’

November 9, 2022 XS Noize

In December 2022, Nell & The Flaming Lips digitally released Where the Viaduct Looms, an album of Nick Cave covers, to much acclaim. A year later, the album is, at last, coming out on vinyl […]

C DUNCAN shares new track 'Alluvium' from upcoming studio album due out in 2022
Gigs

C DUNCAN shares new track ‘Alluvium’ from upcoming studio album due out in 2022

November 9, 2021 XS Noize

Currently putting the finishing touches to a new studio album, due for release next year via Bella Union, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter C Duncan today shares a first track titled “Alluvium” from the LP. The track […]

I BREAK HORSES shares live session recording + video of 'I Live At Night' - Watch Now
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I BREAK HORSES shares live session recording + video of ‘I Live At Night’ – Watch Now

July 20, 2020 XS Noize

Having released her new album Warnings on May 8th via Bella Union, I Break Horses today shares a live video performance for “I Live At Night”, which is also now available digitally on streaming platforms. […]

THE FLAMING LIPS release a brand new track 'Flowers of Neptune 6' - Listen Now
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THE FLAMING LIPS release a brand new track ‘Flowers of Neptune 6’ – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

Today, THE FLAMING LIPS release a brand new track “Flowers of Neptune 6,” their first new recording of 2020, available via Bella Union in the UK/Europe and Warner Records in the US. Produced by Dave […]

I BREAK HORSES shares new track ‘The Prophet’ - Listen Now 3
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I BREAK HORSES shares new track ‘The Prophet’ – Listen Now

April 15, 2020 XS Noize

With their new album Warnings due for release 8 May via Bella Union, and having previously shared videos for ‘Death Engine’, ‘I’ll Be The Death Of You’, and Neon Lights, I Break Horses today share […]

INTERVIEW: New Music, Writing Books, Revels & Going to the Gym – A sit-down with TIM BURGESS
Interviews

INTERVIEW: New Music, Writing Books, Revels & Going to the Gym – A sit-down with TIM BURGESS

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess must be the busiest man in music. He has announced news of his new solo album ‘I Love The New Sky’ released 22nd May via Bella Union and shared a […]

TIM BURGESS announces new solo album 'I Love The New Sky' out 22nd May 1
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TIM BURGESS announces new solo album ‘I Love The New Sky’ out 22nd May

February 12, 2020 XS Noize

Tim Burgess has announced news of his new solo album I Love The New Sky released 22nd May via Bella Union. To celebrate the occasion Burgess has shared a fiendishly brilliant video for lead track […]

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