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          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          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

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          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 […]

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

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          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

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          December 22, 2018

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          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

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          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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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

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          August 18, 2025

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          June 25, 2025

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

          October 1, 2025

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          Gary Numan
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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

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Catfish and the Bottlemen Return to Belfast for Massive Belsonic 2025 Headliner
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Catfish and the Bottlemen Return to Belfast for Massive Belsonic 2025 Headliner

April 4, 2025 XS Noize

Multi-Platinum-selling, arena filling and festival headlining giants Catfish and the Bottlemen are pleased to announce a headline show Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Sunday 15th June 2025. Catfish and the Bottlemen’s arena-filling sonic outlook has […]

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Catfish and the Bottlemen announce headline show at Dublin’s RDS Simmonscourt

May 7, 2024 XS Noize

Catfish and the Bottlemen today add a new live date to what’s becoming an epic summer of performances for the multi-platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants. Returning to Ireland for the first time in five years, […]

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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN return with new single ‘Showtime’

February 22, 2024 XS Noize

Beginning a monumental new chapter, multi Platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants Catfish and the Bottlemen return today with their first new music in five years and announce their first headline shows since 2021, all before […]

FOALS to headline special show for BRITS WEEK together with O2 for WAR CHILD 2020
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FOALS to headline special show for BRITS WEEK together with O2 for WAR CHILD 2020

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

FOALS join Bastille, Catfish and The Bottlemen, Bombay Bicycle Club, YUNGBLUD, Sigrid, Tom Walker, Louis Tomlinson, Jack Savoretti, Gang of Youths, Tom Grennan, Nothing But Thieves and Declan McKenna in playing exclusive shows for BRITs […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN return to London for Clapham Common Show
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN return to London for Clapham Common Show

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Having brought the curtain down on 2019 in the USA and igniting 2020 with a rush of European live dates, Catfish and the Bottlemen pause to announce an unmissable, springtime one-off show in a special […]

CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN extend winter UK arena tour with new Scotland dates
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN discuss 10 years together in a rare, joint interview – Watch Now

December 16, 2019 XS Noize

All four members of Catfish and the Bottlemen appear together in a rare, joint interview to celebrate a decade on record and on the road in a dedicated programme, The Rise: 10 Years, 10 Key […]

SNOW PATROL: CONFIRM Northern Ireland tour dates
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XS Noize July 2019 PLAYLIST – Listen Now

August 8, 2019 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The July 2019 edition features tracks from: Iggy Pop, The […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Catfish and the Bottlemen - 'Longshot' - Listen Now
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CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN – unseen band shots make up the video for new single: Conversation

July 16, 2019 XS Noize

Previously unseen, candid images of Catfish and the Bottlemen in the studio, on the road and enjoying downtime feature in the video for Conversation, the latest single to emerge from the band’s hit, third album, […]

CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN extend winter UK arena tour with new Scotland dates
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CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN extend winter UK arena tour with new Scotland dates

July 1, 2019 XS Noize

Catfish and the Bottlemen’s time on the road extend further with the announcement of two, additional UK arena dates this winter, heading to play their biggest indoor Scottish gigs to date at Aberdeen’s P&J Live […]

Newly formed band HAIG announces debut single ALL ON US - Listen Now
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Newly formed band HAIG announces debut single ALL ON US – Listen Now

June 7, 2019 XS Noize

It may seem glamorous, but the life of an emerging band can be anything but. Bands form, gig, struggle…and sometimes come undone. It’s a game of survival of the fittest, in which the most hard-working, […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN share new single, '2all', from forthcoming, third album, The Balance
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Catfish and the Bottlemen add MORE UK ARENA SHOWS to hectic international schedule and celebrate the release of third album

April 26, 2019 XS Noize

Defining undimmed ambition as the flag bearers for energetic, arena-filling alternative rock, Catfish and the Bottlemen mark the release of their third album, The Balance – OUT NOW on Island Records – by announcing additional […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Catfish and the Bottlemen - 'Longshot' - Listen Now
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WATCH Catfish and the Bottlemen perform Longshot from their forthcoming album, The Balance, on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!

March 25, 2019 XS Noize

Arena-filling four-piece, Catfish and the Bottlemen interrupted the opening leg of an extensive, 23-date USA and Canada tour to perform for late night US talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! The first single from their forthcoming album, The Balance (out Fri 26 April […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN share new single, '2all', from forthcoming, third album, The Balance
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN share new single, ‘2all’, from forthcoming, third album, The Balance

March 19, 2019 XS Noize

Speaking directly to fans and friends through his lyrics, Catfish and the Bottlemen’s Van McCann opens up about lies, loyalty and love with new single, 2all, released on Tue 19 March 2019 on Island Records. […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN reveal 'Longshot' their first new music in three years ahead of UK Arena Tour
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN reveal ‘Fluctuate’ from anticipated, third album, ‘The Balance’ – Listen

February 13, 2019 XS Noize

The second track from Catfish and The Bottlemen’s forthcoming third album has emerged, with Fluctuate aired for the very first time by long-time supporter, Zane Lowe on his Beats 1 show tonight. An established live […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN reveal 'Longshot' their first new music in three years ahead of UK Arena Tour
Gigs

Catfish and The Bottlemen Announce: UK and European dates for Spring + First details of new album

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

Catfish and The Bottlemen’s third album will be titled The Balance, set for release on Friday 26 April 2019. In a rush of confirmations following the successful release of new single, Longshot, earlier this month, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Catfish and the Bottlemen - 'Longshot' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Catfish and the Bottlemen – ‘Longshot’ – Listen Now

January 9, 2019 Sandra Blemster

Catfish and the Bottlemen are back with their latest single Longshot. The single is released Tuesday 8th January 2019 ahead of their third album due out in the Spring. It’s been quite a ride for […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN reveal 'Longshot' their first new music in three years ahead of UK Arena Tour
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN reveal ‘Longshot’ their first new music in three years ahead of UK Arena Tour

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

Catfish and The Bottlemen’s young and growing fan base finally get their hit of new music as the band releases new single, Longshot, OUT NOW on Island Records and accompanying video. Revealed exclusively on BBC […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN to play Ulster Hall, Belfast: Wednesday 27th February 2019
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN to play Ulster Hall, Belfast: Wednesday 27th February 2019

September 24, 2018 XS Noize

Pure electricity crackled across the fields of Britain and Europe this summer with Catfish and The Bottlemen’s pulse-quickening, headline festival performances and their own acclaimed open-air shows. Barely pausing for breath, the band announces that […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN - Announce Newcastle and Cardiff Shows for 2018
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN – Announce Newcastle and Cardiff Shows for 2018

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

The unbridled, youthful joy of a Catfish and the Bottlemen live show will drift on the summer breeze over two UK port cities in summer 2018 as the incendiary four-piece announce a brace of open-air […]

Album Review: Catfish And The Bottlemen - The Ride
Album Reviews

Album Review: Catfish And The Bottlemen – The Ride

May 17, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Catfish and the Bottlemen sprung onto the music scene in 2014 with their debut album The Balcony which sold 250,000 records. They are Van McCann (vocals/guitar), Johnny Bond (guitar), Benji Blakeway (bass) and Bob Hall […]

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