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          The Cure announce “The Show of a Lost World” — remixed, recut, remastered — arriving on Blu-ray & DVD this December

          November 28, 2025

          On 1st November 2024, The Cure released their widely acclaimed, now Grammy-nominated album Songs Of A Lost World. To mark the occasion, the band performed the album in full — for the first and only […]

          Matt Cardle
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          Matt Cardle Returns with New Album ‘The Great Escape’ and First Single ‘Drinking Dreams’

          November 27, 2025

          ‘The Great Escape’ cements Matt’s longevity as a recording artist in a career that now spans over 15 years, with record sales in excess of 3 million. Matt Cardle’s stunning four-octave vocal range made him […]

          Saint Etienne
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          Saint Etienne Announce Farewell UK & Ireland Tour for September 2026

          November 27, 2025

          Saint Etienne played their first ever live show on 15 November 1990 at Heaven nightclub in London, just months after releasing their debut single ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’. Since then, they’ve appeared at […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

          November 28, 2025

          For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
          Album Reviews

          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

          November 27, 2025

          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

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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
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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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          Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show

          November 25, 2025

          One of America’s most successful heavy rock exports, Drowning Pool descended on Nottingham’s Rock City on November 19th with a set that hit like a wrecking ball. It was one of the busiest nights the […]

          Bastille
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          LIVE REVIEW: Bastille – Songs from The First 15 Years at The O2, London

          November 19, 2025

          With three UK number-one albums, a string of major hits, and—impressively—their original core line-up still intact since forming in 2010, now seems the perfect moment for Bastille to take stock of everything they’ve built.  Their […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
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          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
          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 […]

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          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          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 […]

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        • The Altered Hours
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          The Altered Hours: Cathal Mac Gabhann on Their Stunning New Self-Titled Album | XS Noize Podcast #261

          November 27, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by guitarist and songwriter Cathal Mac Gabhann from Cork alt-rock and shoegaze outfit The Altered Hours — one of Ireland’s most vital underground […]

          The Clause
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          Pearce Macca: The Clause’s Rise and Debut Album “Victim of a Casual Thing” | XS Noize Podcast #260

          November 23, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Pearce Macca — frontman of Birmingham indie-rockers The Clause, a band whose rise has become one of the most inspiring new stories […]

          Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
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          Roland Gift on 40 Years of Fine Young Cannibals & His New Christmas Single | XS Noize Podcast #259

          November 16, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Roland Gift — the iconic voice of Fine Young Cannibals and one of the most instantly recognisable singers in British music. With […]

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Mogwai release new track ‘Fanzine Made Of Flesh’ – from forthcoming album ‘The Bad Fire’

January 7, 2025 XS Noize

Mogwai today release their new song “Fanzine Made Of Flesh”, the latest cut to be taken from their forthcoming eleventh album, The Bad Fire. Mary Anne Hobbs premiered the track on BBC Radio 6. The […]

Mogwai
News

Mogwai announce new album ‘The Bad Fire’ & share new song ‘Lion Rumpus’

October 29, 2024 XS Noize

Mogwai today announce their forthcoming 11th studio album The Bad Fire, produced by John Congleton (St Vincent, Angel Olsen, John Grant) at Chem19 studios in Scotland. It is introduced by the new song “Lion Rumpus” […]

Mogwai
News

MOGWAI release new track ‘God Gets You Back’ & announce 2025 world tour

September 17, 2024 XS Noize

Mogwai today return with their new single “God Gets You Back” and announce a huge 2025 world tour. It is the first new music from Mogwai in 2024, with more to come, and follows the […]

bdrmm
Gigs

BDRMM sign to Rock Action & announce their anticipated second album ‘I Don’t Know’

February 6, 2023 XS Noize

Following the release of 2020’s widely-acclaimed debut LP “Bedroom”, and a clutch of hotly-received singles since, today the Hull based shoegaze quartet bdrmm return with the news that they have signed to Mogwai’s Rock Action […]

Mogwai
News

MOGWAI announce extensive new 2022/23 UK tour

September 6, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Mogwai announce a run of UK tour dates taking place throughout Scotland in December 2022 and England & Wales in February 2023. Tickets are available via pre-sale at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 7th September. […]

MOGWAI release new song 'Boltfor' ahead of next month's London Alexandra Palace headline show
Gigs

MOGWAI release new song ‘Boltfor’ ahead of next month’s London Alexandra Palace headline show

April 26, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Mogwai release their new song “Boltfor”, a sweeping epic that lands ahead of their show at London’s Alexandra Palace on May 27: the band’s largest ever UK headline show, in support of their UK […]

WOLF ALICE announce September gigs as part of The National Lottery Revive Live tour
Reviews

The 20 Best Albums of 2021

December 21, 2021 XS Noize

There isn’t much to say about 2021 that hasn’t already been said somewhere – it was chaotic, bizarre and unprecedented across all walks of life, and music in all its forms was hit hard.  We […]

MOGWAI share video for new single ‘Ceiling Granny’
New Music

MOGWAI share video for new single ‘Ceiling Granny’

April 9, 2021 XS Noize

Mogwai today release their new single ‘Ceiling Granny’ and debut its video, filmed and edited by filmmaker and skateboarder Jon Miner, and featuring video from his archive dating back to 1995, the year of the […]

KINGS OF LEON reveal brand new video for new single 'Echoing'
Playlists

PLAYLIST: XS Noize – March 2021

March 22, 2021 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize Spotify playlist brings together the essential new music of the last month featured on the website. The March 2021 edition features tracks from James, Paul Weller, Richard Ashcroft, Imelda May, Noel […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mogwai - As The Love Continues
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Mogwai – As The Love Continues

February 18, 2021 Ben P Scott

25 years on from the release of their debut single, what could we possibly expect from another new Mogwai album? It’s become something of a cliché to state how consistent the Scottish group are, however […]

THE ANCHORESS shares video for new single 'The Art of Losing' 1
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PLAYLIST: XS Noize February 2021 – Listen Now

February 5, 2021 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize Spotify playlist brings together the essential new music of the last month featured on the website. The February 2021 edition features tracks from The Coral, Hello Cosmos, Teenage Fanclub, King Gizzard and […]

INTERVIEW: Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai) - “It’s quite important as an artist to put yourself in an uncomfortable position” 2
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INTERVIEW: Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai) – “It’s quite important as an artist to put yourself in an uncomfortable position”

January 25, 2021 Dan Volohov

Even though each Mogwai record is different from previous ones, the effect is practically always the same –  meditative euphoria of sounds and musical forms the band has been exploring from the first days of […]

MOGWAI unveil new single 'Ritchie Sacramento' ahead of ‘As The Love Continues’ album release
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MOGWAI unveil new single ‘Ritchie Sacramento’ ahead of ‘As The Love Continues’ album release

January 12, 2021 XS Noize

Mogwai releases their new single “Ritchie Sacramento”, the second song to be taken from their forthcoming tenth studio album ‘As The Love Continues’ (out 19 February 2021, via Rock Action Records). The track was premiered […]

MOGWAI announce special live performance premiere of new LP 'AS THE LOVE CONTINUES' on 13th February 2021 1
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MOGWAI announce special live performance premiere of new LP ‘AS THE LOVE CONTINUES’ on 13th February 2021

December 17, 2020 XS Noize

Mogwai today announce a very special live performance premiere of their tenth studio album As The Love Continues, performed and recorded at Tramway in their hometown of Glasgow. The performance will be broadcast worldwide at […]

MOGWAI announce new album 'AS THE LOVE CONTINUES' - Hear first single 'DRY FANTASY' 2
New Music

MOGWAI announce new album ‘AS THE LOVE CONTINUES’ – Hear first single ‘DRY FANTASY’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Mogwai today announce the release of their tenth studio album As The Love Continues, due for release on 19 February 2021 (via Rock Action Records). The album was recorded earlier this year with producer Dave […]

SNOW GHOSTS release MOGWAI remix of 'Heavy Heart' - Listen Now
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SNOW GHOSTS release MOGWAI remix of ‘Heavy Heart’ – Listen Now

April 2, 2020 XS Noize

British trio Snow Ghosts have unveiled a Mogwai remix of their track ‘Heavy Heart’, taken from their upcoming Real World Sessions EP, released on April 24th. The original version hails from their stunning album A Quiet Ritual, out now […]

MOGWAI announce brand new UK live shows
Gigs

MOGWAI announce brand new UK live shows

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

Mogwai today announce a run of three UK shows for February 2021, that will see the band return to London’s Roundhouse and the scene of their biggest headline show to date, the SSE Hydro in their hometown […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers - This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours, 20th Year Collector’s Edition
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers – This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours (20th Anniversary Edition)

December 5, 2018 Sandra Blemster

On December 7th 2018, the Manic Street Preachers release a 20th Year Collector’s Edition of their fifth album, This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours. The title comes from a part of a speech by […]

SUEDE Release video for their new track 'The Invisibles' - Watch Now
Round Up

The Best Of August 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

September 3, 2018 Ben P Scott

Welcome to the August 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 […]

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: THE BEST OF MANSUN
Rewind

REWIND: Revisiting the Best of July 1998 + Playlist

August 3, 2018 Ben P Scott

Listen to a selection of the best tracks from July 1998. Every month I revisit the music that we were listening to 20 years ago, and compile them into a YouTube playlist for your viewing […]

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