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        • Humanist
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          Humanist Release Deluxe Edition of “On The Edge of a Lost and Lonely World” with New Track “Everybody Needs” ft. Emily Breeze

          August 26, 2025

          Just over a year since the release of the acclaimed album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, today Humanist announce the release of an expanded deluxe edition of the LP – out today via Bella […]

          DOVES
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          DOVES reveal ‘Best of..’ track listing and announce new Sheffield and Manchester live shows

          August 26, 2025

          DOVES have revealed the name of the unreleased track set to appear on their upcoming collection of three-decade-spanning career highs, ‘So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves’, alongside the 18 other hit singles, album highlights and […]

          Oasis
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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 […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

        • 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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

        • 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, […]

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        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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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        • John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
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          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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 […]

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Manchester-based indie/electronic duo DEMONS OF RUBY MAE return with the new single ‘Brooklyn’
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Manchester-based indie/electronic duo DEMONS OF RUBY MAE return with the new single ‘Brooklyn’

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

Manchester-based indie/electronic duo Demons of Ruby Mae return with the new single ‘Brooklyn’, taken from their forthcoming sophomore release ‘What Goes Unseen’, which is set for release on April 1st 2022. With its percussive steel […]

THE CHARLATANS announce special live show in support of NHS workers
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THE CHARLATANS announce special live show in support of NHS workers

August 11, 2021 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS will play a special live show in support of NHS workers at Gorilla in Manchester on Monday the 15th of November 2021. Entry will be free to National Health staff and ticket applications […]

COURTEENERS announce headline show at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester - Saturday 25th September 2021
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COURTEENERS announce headline show at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester – Saturday 25th September 2021

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

Courteeners have announced a massive hometown show later in the year. The band will play Emirates Old Trafford (home of Lancashire County Cricket Club), Manchester on 25th September 2021. Special guests on the day are […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces biggest outdoor headline show in UK at Sounds Of The City 2021
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DERMOT KENNEDY announces biggest outdoor headline show in UK at Sounds Of The City 2021

April 14, 2021 XS Noize

Dermot Kennedy has announced his biggest outdoor headline show in the UK as part of the renowned concert series Sounds Of The City at Castlefield Bowl, Manchester for Tuesday 21st September 2021. Dermot is a […]

WANDERLUST PT.3: Interview with Luc Garrett 1
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WANDERLUST PT.3: Interview with Luc Garrett

June 19, 2020 Sonja Sleator

The third part of this series has me speaking to Luc Garrett from Armagh. Although chatting from his home town after coming back for the Easter holidays and getting stuck in lockdown, Luc had moved […]

THE PALE announce UK LIVE RETURN ahead of 30th anniversary celebrations
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THE PALE announce UK LIVE RETURN ahead of 30th anniversary celebrations

February 21, 2020 Conor Kinahan

As Dublin band The Pale set about marking 30 years in the business in 2020, and the recent release of thirteenth album Merciful Hour they head back to the UK for a handful of dates […]

INTERVIEW: “UFO’s, Happy Monday’s and Black Grape, An interesting evening with Shaun Ryder” 3
Interviews

INTERVIEW: “UFO’s, Happy Monday’s and Black Grape, An interesting evening with Shaun Ryder”

January 10, 2020 XS Noize

An Evening with Shaun Ryder begins on Saturday night at the Sugar Club in Dublin. The evening features an in-depth interview with the man himself, about his years in Happy Mondays & Black Grape, the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Carnival Club's explosive helter-skelter single 'My Lady' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Carnival Club’s explosive helter-skelter single ‘My Lady’ – Watch Now

October 30, 2019 XS Noize

Four-piece Manchester Alt-Rock band Carnival Club are back. Their explosive new single ‘My Lady’ (out now) incorporates fast-paced, impactful guitar riffs with the powerful, wailing vocals of charismatic front-man Kai Jon Roberts. When asked about […]

Brand new Livestream Rock'n'Roll TV show MMTV launches in Manchester 1
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Brand new Livestream Rock’n’Roll TV show MMTV launches in Manchester

October 14, 2019 XS Noize

MMTV is a brand new Livestream Rock’n’Roll TV show in association with High Violet PR & Plugging with the intention to help people excel and inspire from the arts and sports world, all filmed from […]

Manchester's NGUVU Ft Julie E Gordon Release New EP 'Julie' - Listen to track
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Manchester’s NGUVU Ft Julie E Gordon Release New EP ‘Julie’ – Listen to track

July 18, 2019 XS Noize

Combining a well-rounded style that blends Funk, Soul, Hip-Hop, Afro-beats, Jazz, and many others, NGUVU is the embodiment of the sum being greater than the parts: it’s its own beast, that feeds on the variety […]

LARKINS Announce New Album, 'Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester' - Watch Video 2
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LARKINS Announce New Album, ‘Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester’ – Watch Video

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Larkins has announced the release of the live album Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester, due for digital release on April 19th and physically on CD, cassette and vinyl from July 5th via Good […]

Manchester's FROM CARBON Release 2nd Album, 'Existence' - Listen to Track
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Manchester’s FROM CARBON Release 2nd Album, ‘Existence’ – Listen to Track

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

From Carbon are an Indie band from Manchester, England. Formed 5 years ago, the band have developed a creative sound and a great live reputation. They released their debut album ‘Wealth’ in 2014 to critical […]

Manchester's 'FROM CARBON' release anthemic single, 'Petty Tom' - Listen Now
New Music

Manchester’s ‘FROM CARBON’ release anthemic single, ‘Petty Tom’ – Listen Now

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

From Carbon are an Indie band from Manchester, England. Formed 5 years ago, the band have developed a creative sound and a great live reputation. They released their debut album ‘Wealth’ in 2014 to critical […]

INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, 'Salt of The Earth'
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, ‘Salt of The Earth’

August 27, 2018 XS Noize

Shotty Horroh releases his debut album Salt of The Earth, on October 12. On Salt of the Earth, Shotty Horroh, born Adam Rooney, arrives like the fire-breathing love child of Liam Gallagher, Alex Turner and […]

PAUL DRAPER - Includes BELFAST in massive new UK tour
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Draper – 15th September 2017, Gorilla, Manchester

September 17, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Ex-lead singer of 90s cult band Mansun, Paul Draper is due on stage. It’s his second gig in fourteen years and the air is charged. Last night it was Leeds, tonight Manchester. The crowd are […]

LIVE REVIEW: SWIM DEEP - The Ritz, Manchester 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: SWIM DEEP – The Ritz, Manchester

October 18, 2015 holly mason

Catholic Action are the first support band on at The Ritz in Manchester, their quartet consists of 3 guitars backed by a drummer, with an intensifying sound that builds up to a slower melody when […]

LIVE REVIEW: BEAR'S DEN - The Ritz, Manchester 2
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: BEAR’S DEN – The Ritz, Manchester

October 12, 2015 holly mason

This gig sold out, got upgraded and then sold out again! Already the night is off to a fantastic start at The Ritz in a cold, rainy Manchester for Lisa Mitchell and headliner Bear’s Den. […]

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