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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          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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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          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
          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 […]

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          ‘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 […]

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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          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: 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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          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
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

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

          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
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 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

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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EMBRACE Announce ‘Out Of Nothing’ 20th Anniversary Tour

April 22, 2024 XS Noize

EMBRACE celebrate the 20th anniversary of their massive-selling OUT OF NOTHING album with an 11-date UK tour in November, playing their biggest-selling record in full, along with their other greatest hits. The tour follows on […]

Embrace
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EMBRACE announce ‘The Good Will Out’ 25th Anniversary Tour

July 24, 2023 XS Noize

Embrace celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album, The Good Will Out, with a 13-date UK tour in November, playing their seminal album in full, along with their greatest hits. The tour follows on […]

EMBRACE announce their eighth studio album 'How To Be A Person Like Other People' & new tour, including biggest London show for 17 years
Gigs

EMBRACE release new single ‘The Terms Of My Surrender’ from forthcoming album, ‘How To Be A Person Like Other People’

May 10, 2022 XS Noize

Today Embrace release the first single from their forthcoming eighth studio album, How To Be A Person Like Other People, set for release on 26 August 2022 on the band’s own Mo’betta label through Townsend […]

EMBRACE announce their eighth studio album 'How To Be A Person Like Other People' & new tour, including biggest London show for 17 years
Gigs

EMBRACE announce their eighth studio album ‘How To Be A Person Like Other People’ & new tour, including biggest London show for 17 years

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

Embrace have announced their eighth studio album How To Be A Person Like Other People will be released on 26 August 2022 on their own Mo’betta label through Townsend Music. Produced by Richard McNamara, the […]

Embrace guitarist Richard McNamara's new project EEVAH are back with a brand new single ‘Take Me To Bed’ 3
New Music

Embrace guitarist Richard McNamara’s new project EEVAH are back with a brand new single ‘Take Me To Bed’

September 29, 2021 XS Noize

EEVAH is back with a brand new single, ‘Take Me To Bed’, the first track to be taken from their forthcoming EP. The pair, who are releasing their stunning new single ‘Take Me To Bed’ […]

EMBRACE announce 'Best Of (Live from the Cellar of Dreams)' live streamed gig & album 1
Gigs

EMBRACE announce ‘Best Of (Live from the Cellar of Dreams)’ live streamed gig & album

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the success of their recent Out Of Nothing live-streamed gig, Embrace announce another live-streamed event and associated album release. The band will be performing a Best Of live-streamed set from their Bradford […]

PIXIES announced to headline BINGLEY WEEKENDER 2021! 1
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PIXIES announced to headline BINGLEY WEEKENDER 2021!

November 16, 2020 XS Noize

Organisers SSD Concerts have announce PIXIES as headliners on Sunday 8 August at Yorkshire’s Bingley Weekender 2021. Friday 6th features legendary Leeds indie outfit Embrace with co-headliners Primal Scream. Saturday night will be headlined by […]

EMBRACE Release New Single 'NEVER', from New Album 'LOVE IS A BASIC NEED' - Listen Now!
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EMBRACE announce one off live performance of 2004 album ‘OUT OF NOTHING’ in full for the first time on October 31st

August 27, 2020 XS Noize

Embrace, one of the most successful UK bands of the 90s & 00s, are set to reissue their chart-topping albums, ‘Out Of Nothing’ and ‘This New Day’, for the first time on 180g vinyl on 30 […]

Good, good people invited to join EMBRACE band members for virtual quiz party this Saturday 2
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Good, good people invited to join EMBRACE band members for virtual quiz party this Saturday

August 13, 2020 XS Noize

Fans of Embrace are being invited to take part in a virtual quiz night party with the indie rockers this Saturday (15 August, 8 pm) to celebrate the launch of the band’s new subscription platform, The Secret List. […]

INTERVIEW: Embrace singer Danny McNamara on the 21st anniversary of 'The Good Will Out'
New Music

EMBRACE to reissue early albums on vinyl on 6th March

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Indie heroes Embrace have announced their first three albums will be reissued on vinyl for the first time since their original release. The titles – The Good Will Out, Drawn From Memory and If You’ve […]

EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
Gigs

EMBRACE announce March 2020 Manchester & Leeds shows

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

Following on from the band’s sold-out hometown show at the 6,000 capacity Halifax Piece Hall last month and their sold-out London Alexandra Palace gigs in December, Embrace will be bringing their special “Songs from The […]

EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
Gigs

EMBRACE Announce Headline Show at London Alexandra Palace Theatre

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Following on from the band’s sold out London Roundhouse show last month, and with their huge hometown gig at the 6,000 capacity Halifax Piece Hall in June also now sold out, Embrace will be signing […]

INTERVIEW: Embrace singer Danny McNamara on the 21st anniversary of 'The Good Will Out'
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Embrace singer Danny McNamara on the 21st anniversary of ‘The Good Will Out’

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

Embrace celebrate the 21st anniversary of their debut album, The Good Will Out, with a ten date UK tour in March, including a prestigious show at the London Roundhouse, playing their seminal album in full. […]

EMBRACE celebrate 21st anniversary of THE GOOD WILL OUT with ten date UK tour playing the album in full
Gigs

EMBRACE celebrate 21st anniversary of THE GOOD WILL OUT with ten date UK tour playing the album in full

September 17, 2018 XS Noize

EMBRACE celebrate the 21st anniversary of their debut album, THE GOOD WILL OUT, with a ten-date UK tour in March, including a prestigious show at the London Roundhouse, playing their seminal album in full. Released […]

REWIND// June 1998
Rewind

REWIND// June 1998

July 3, 2018 Ben P Scott

A monthly look back at the music we were listening to exactly twenty years ago. All of these singles were released back in June 1998. You can read a bit about each individual track and […]

EMBRACE Release New Single 'NEVER', from New Album 'LOVE IS A BASIC NEED' - Listen Now!
News

EMBRACE announce an orchestral version of their new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED

March 29, 2018 XS Noize

Embrace have announced an orchestral version of their new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED, which will be released through Cooking Vinyl on 29 th June. They have also announced new single All That Remains, […]

EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Richard McNamara (Embrace) discusses new album ‘Love is a Basic Need’

March 4, 2018 XS Noize

20 years into their recording career, Embrace are making an epic and emphatic return with their seventh studio album. With three #1 albums, six Top 10 singles, sold out arena shows and over two million […]

EMBRACE Release New Single 'NEVER', from New Album 'LOVE IS A BASIC NEED' - Listen Now!
News

EMBRACE release album title track LOVE IS A BASIC NEED today, on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2018 XS Noize

Embrace have released album title track LOVE IS A BASIC NEED today, on Valentine’s Day, which follows recent releases The Finish Line, Wake Up Call and Never, all taken from their forthcoming new album LOVE […]

Dagga Domes feat Kit Monteith from Foals and Trophy Wife unveil hypnotic new video 'Spent My Love
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Dagga Domes feat Kit Monteith from Foals and Trophy Wife unveil hypnotic new video ‘Spent My Love

February 12, 2018 XS Noize

Cult French label Embrace are pleased to announce details of the UK debut from Oxford’s worst kept secret. Dagga Domes, the moniker for the pop infused electronic wunderkind endeavours of Kit Monteith, Jeremy Moors and […]

EMBRACE Release New Single 'NEVER', from New Album 'LOVE IS A BASIC NEED' - Listen Now!
Videos

EMBRACE Release Video for New Single’NEVER’ – Watch Now!

January 25, 2018 XS Noize

Embrace have released the video for their new single Never, which follows recent releases The Finish Line and Wake Up Call, all taken from their forthcoming new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED to be […]

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