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          Oasis release ‘Bring It Down (Live From Edinburgh 9 August ’25)’

          August 22, 2025

          Ahead of beginning their sold-out run of shows in North America, Oasis release ‘Bring It On Down (Live from Edinburgh, 9 August ‘25).’ The track was recorded on Saturday 9th August at the second of […]

          Kings of Leon
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          Kings of Leon Drop New Single “We’re Onto Something” Featuring Zach Bryan

          August 22, 2025

          GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon have released new single, “We’re Onto Something” featuring Zach Bryan, via Love Tap Records, the band’s own imprint distributed by Virgin Records. Last weekend, Zach Bryan joined Kings of Leon on […]

          Suede
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          Suede Reveal 2026 UK Tour in Support of Antidepressants After Southbank Sell-Out

          August 22, 2025

          Suede have announced a UK tour for 2026 that will see the band take their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Antidepressants on the road for the first time. Access is available to an exclusive fan tour presale from Wednesday […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

          August 21, 2025

          It has taken five years for new Deftones music, the longest gap between studio albums for the Sacramento, California-based alternative metal icons, but now they return with the outstandingly atmospheric offering Private Music. However, things […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971

          August 21, 2025

          On the 18th of September 1971, The Who took to the stage at The Oval cricket ground in South London to headline ‘Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the People […]

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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 […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
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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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          Chase & Status
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          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland Credit: Iam Burn
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          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

          August 18, 2025

          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

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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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        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
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          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

          August 16, 2025

          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

          Lady Gaga
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          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

          August 13, 2025

          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

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        • Asha Maclean
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          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
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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

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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        • Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
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          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          The Subways
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          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

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Andy Bell
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ANDY BELL releases new single ‘Lies So Deep’ ahead of May 2025 UK tour & new solo album ‘Ten Crowns’

April 30, 2025 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of his recent single with Debbie Harry, Andy Bell has shared a brand new single, ‘Lies So Deep’, on the eve of his solo tour, which starts this week and continues through May […]

Andy Bell
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Erasure’s Andy Bell teams with Debbie Harry on ‘Heart’s A Liar’

April 22, 2025 XS Noize

Andy Bell & Debbie Harry have shared their new track, ‘Heart’s A Liar’, the latest taste of what to expect from Andy’s forthcoming solo album, Ten Crowns – set for release on 2 May 2025 on vinyl (white, oxblood, and picture disc), CD […]

Andy Bell
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Erasure’s Andy Bell Unveils New Track ‘Dance For Mercy’ Ahead of UK & European Tour Announcement

March 19, 2025 XS Noize

Andy Bell has today shared a brand new track, ‘Dance For Mercy’, the latest from his forthcoming solo album, Ten Crowns. The album coincides with a spring 2025 tour – beginning on 1 May in York, […]

AndyBell
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Erasure’s Andy Bell Unveils Solo Album ‘Ten Crowns’ and New Video for ‘Don’t Cha Know’

February 18, 2025 XS Noize

Andy Bell has detailed a new solo album, Ten Crowns, which will be released on 2 May 2025 on vinyl (white, oxblood, and picture disc available), CD (standard and 2CD versions), gold cassette, and digitally […]

ERASURE
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ERASURE to release 2CD Deluxe Hardback Book edition of 1997’s classic ‘Cowboy’ album

May 8, 2024 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) will release the 2CD Deluxe Hardback Book edition of 1997’s classic Cowboy album on Mute / BMG on 31 May 2024. Cowboy – their eighth studio album, originally released […]

Vince Clarke – Songs of Silence
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ALBUM REVIEW: Vince Clarke – Songs of Silence

November 17, 2023 Iam Burn

When you review an album, you usually get a bit of spiel from the PR company telling you a bit about the background of the artist and some details about their new release. The second […]

Vince Clarke
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VINCE CLARKE shares ‘White Rabbit’ – the latest track to be released from his forthcoming debut solo album ‘Songs of Silence’

October 18, 2023 XS Noize

VINCE CLARKE has shared ‘White Rabbit’, the latest track to be released from his forthcoming debut solo album, Songs of Silence, a 10-track lyric-less album of uncategorisable ambient beauty. In addition, Vince Clarke’s debut solo performance […]

VINCE CLARKE
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VINCE CLARKE announces his debut solo album ‘Songs of Silence’ – Watch the video for first track ‘The Lamentations of Jeremiah’

September 6, 2023 XS Noize

VINCE CLARKE has announced details of his debut solo album, Songs of Silence, a 10-track lyric-less album of uncategorisable ambient beauty. The album will be available on vinyl, CD and digitally via Mute on 17 […]

ERASURE - 'Always (The Very Best of Erasure)' updated, and set for release on vinyl for the first time
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ERASURE – ‘Always (The Very Best of Erasure)’ updated, and set for release on vinyl for the first time

July 4, 2023 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced details of an updated release of Always (The Very Best of Erasure), out on vinyl for the very first time as a double disc heavyweight vinyl edition […]

Erasure – Day-Glo (Based On A True Story)
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ALBUM REVIEW: Erasure – Day-Glo (Based On A True Story)

August 9, 2022 David McElroy

Erasure’s recent productivity has been a real joy for fans. Recent albums have seen them return to form, focussing on their classic pure pop sound to incredible effect. 2020’s The Neon gathered deserved universal acclaim, […]

ERASURE announce 'Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)' - out 12th August on Mute 1
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ERASURE announce ‘Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)’ – out 12th August on Mute

June 14, 2022 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced details of their new release, Day-Glo (Based on a True Story) – out on Mute on 12 August 2022 on fluorescent green vinyl, CD and digitally. Day-Glo […]

ERASURE announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th May 2022 1
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ERASURE announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th May 2022

October 25, 2021 XS Noize

Monday 25th October: Due to popular demand ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have added extra UK dates to the European leg of The Neon Tour in May 2022 – including a date at The […]

ERASURE announce details of a surprise EP, celebrating the first night of their UK tour 1
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ERASURE announce details of a surprise EP, celebrating the first night of their UK tour

September 30, 2021 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced details of a surprise EP, celebrating the first night of their UK tour. Out on CD, limited edition purple cassette and digitally tomorrow, Friday 1 October, Ne: EP is a […]

XS Noize: ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2020
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XS Noize: ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2020

December 21, 2020 XS Noize

XS Noize: ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2020 – Top 20 There isn’t much to say about 2020 that hasn’t already been said somewhere – it was chaotic, bizarre and unprecedented across all walks of life, […]

ERASURE release video for new single ‘Fallen Angel’ - Watch Now!
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ERASURE release video for new single ‘Fallen Angel’ – Watch Now!

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have launched a brand new video, evoking the spirit of Hallowe’en with a spooky short for ‘Fallen Angel’. Starring Heidi N Closet (star of season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag […]

ERASURE announce 2021 tour dates including Dublin's 3Arena on 4TH OCTOBER 1
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ERASURE announce 2021 tour dates including Dublin’s 3Arena on 4TH OCTOBER

August 28, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) celebrate the release of their eighteenth studio album, The Neon, with the announcement of the first leg of their eagerly anticipated dates. October 2021 will see Erasure bring The […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Erasure - The Neon
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Erasure – The Neon

August 15, 2020 Chris Snoddon

Electronic Music’s dynamic duo Andy Bell and Vince Clarke better known as Erasure embark on their 18th Studio album release this week and its a rather rowdy affair in comparison to 2017’s thought-provoking World be […]

ERASURE share the fabulous new video for their latest single ‘Nerves of Steel’ - Watch Now 1
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ERASURE share the fabulous new video for their latest single ‘Nerves of Steel’ – Watch Now

August 11, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have shared the fabulous new video for their latest single, ‘Nerves of Steel’. Featuring over 20 LGBTQIA+ stars, including several best known for their appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race, […]

ERASURE Announce new album 'The Neon' out 21 August - Listen to 'Hey Now (Think I Got a Feeling)' Now
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ERASURE share the second track from new album ‘The Neon’ – Listen to ‘Shot A Satellite’ Now!

July 10, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have shared the second track to be taken from their eagerly awaited new album, The Neon. Launching off a bed of stuttering, percussive sci-fi synths, ‘Shot A Satellite’ is the […]

ERASURE - Release: 'Hey Now (Think I Got A Feeling)' Remix EP - Listen Now
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ERASURE – Release: ‘Hey Now (Think I Got A Feeling)’ Remix EP – Listen Now

June 26, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have released an EP featuring remixes of their forthcoming album’s luminous opener, ‘Hey Now (Think I Got a Feeling)’ Out now on Mute, the EP features remixes from UK […]

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