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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: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing

          August 25, 2025

          Four years after their Brit Award-winning Blue Weekend gave them their first UK No. 1, Wolf Alice return with The Clearing—an album that feels less like a follow-up and more like a hard-earned arrival. Rather […]

          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 […]

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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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          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
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          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          All Points East has always prided itself on curating a forward-thinking electronic bill, and this year was no exception. Chase & Status set Victoria Park alight with their trademark mix of drum ’n’ bass and […]

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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
          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

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          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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        • 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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IDLES announce new album TANGK & share video for first single ‘Dancer’

October 18, 2023 XS Noize

Bristol UK’s IDLES have announced today their forthcoming fifth album, ‘TANGK’. The 11-track followup to their Grammy-nominated ‘CRAWLER’, ‘TANGK’ was co-produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, The Smile, Beck), the band’s Mark Bowen and Kenny Beats […]

Jonny Greenwood
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ALBUM REVIEW: Duda Tassa and Johnny Greenwood – Jarak Qaribak

June 9, 2023 Lori Gava

Israeli musical artist Duda Tassa and legendary Radiohead guitarist Johnny Greenwood release Jarak Qaribak. The album is a love letter to Arabic music that crosses Middle Eastern barriers as it re-imagines Arabic songs and challenges […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Smile - A Light For Attracting Attention
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Smile – A Light For Attracting Attention

May 12, 2022 Lori Gava

A Light for Attracting Attention is one of the most anticipated albums of 2022. The Smile is a collaborative trio are comprised of Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and musical polymath Jonny Greenwood along with Sons […]

THE SMILE release their brand-new, stop-motion animated video for 'Thin Thing'
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THE SMILE release their brand-new, stop-motion animated video for ‘Thin Thing’

May 9, 2022 XS Noize

The Smile have today released their brand-new, stop-motion animated video for “Thin Thing,” taken from the band’s upcoming debut album A Light For Attracting Attention, which is out this Friday, May 13th digitally and June […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Arcade Fire - WE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Arcade Fire – WE

May 5, 2022 Lori Gava

We is the sixth album from acclaimed alternative innovators Arcade Fire, the follow up to 2017’s Everything Now. Where that album was an examination of our consumer-led society, We attempts to come to grips with […]

ARCADE FIRE announce sixth studio album 'WE' - Watch video for first single 'The Lightning I, II' 2
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ARCADE FIRE announce sixth studio album ‘WE’ – Watch video for first single ‘The Lightning I, II’

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

WE, the eagerly anticipated sixth studio album by Arcade Fire, has been confirmed for a 6th May, 2022 release via Columbia Records. WE’s arrival is preceded by first single “The Lightning I, II,” available now […]

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner reveal their debut single ‘You Will Never Work In Television Again’ 1
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THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner reveal their debut single ‘You Will Never Work In Television Again’

January 5, 2022 XS Noize

The Smile, the new group comprising Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons Of Kemet’s Tom Skinner, have today revealed their debut single ‘You Will Never Work In Television Again’. The track, which is […]

RADIOHEAD & EPIC GAMES PUBLISHING Announce KID A MNESIA EXHIBITION
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RADIOHEAD & EPIC GAMES PUBLISHING Announce KID A MNESIA EXHIBITION

November 11, 2021 XS Noize

Radiohead and Epic Games Publishing are proud to present KID A MNESIA EXHIBITION: an upside-down digital/analogue universe created from original artwork by Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood and sound design by Nigel Godrich to commemorate […]

ULTRAÍSTA Announce 'Ordinary Boy - The Remixes' EP out 6th November 1
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ULTRAÍSTA Announce ‘Ordinary Boy – The Remixes’ EP out 6th November

September 29, 2020 XS Noize

Ultraísta – vocalist/producer Laura Bettinson (FEMME / lau.ra), multi-instrumentalist/producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead) and drummer/producer Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M) – have detailed their upcoming EP, ‘Ordinary Boy – The Remixes’. The collection will be out November […]

THOM YORKE reschedules Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes world tour
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THOM YORKE reschedules Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes world tour

April 15, 2020 XS Noize

The 2020 leg of Thom Yorke’s Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes world tour has been rescheduled to the fall. Tickets for original dates will be honoured at those same cities and venues, with the exceptions of Fairfax […]

GAZ COOMBES & DANNY GOFFEY cover Kelis' Milkshake for 10th anniversary of THE HOTRATS 1
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GAZ COOMBES & DANNY GOFFEY cover Kelis’ Milkshake for 10th anniversary of THE HOTRATS

March 31, 2020 XS Noize

In 2010, one half of Britain’s much-loved pop-rock combo Supergrass, Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey teamed with world-renowned producer Nigel Godrich to bring you The Hotrats.  With the original intention of diving into the studio […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ultraísta - Sister
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ALBUM REVIEW: Ultraísta – Sister

March 12, 2020 Lori Gava

After a long wait the Indie, Super Collaboration Ultraista launches their second release Sister on March 13. It can be hard to believe that 8 years have passed since the release of Ultraista’s self-titled debut. […]

ULTRAÍSTA confirm details for their new LP 'Sister' 1
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ULTRAÍSTA confirm details for their new LP ‘Sister’

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Ultraísta – consisting vocalist/producer Laura Bettinson (FEMME/lau.ra), multi-instrumentalist/producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead) and drummer/producer Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M., Atoms for Peace) – have confirmed details for their new LP. Sister will be released on March 13th […]

London-based trio ULTRAÍSTA to release their first album of new music in seven years in 2020 1
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London-based trio ULTRAÍSTA to release their first album of new music in seven years in 2020

November 25, 2019 XS Noize

London-based trio ULTRAÍSTA – consisting of vocalist/producer Laura Bettinson (FEMME, lau.ra), multi-instrumentalist/producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, Thom Yorke) and drummer/producer Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M., Atoms for Peace) – have signed to Partisan Records and will release […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Thom Yorke - Anima
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ALBUM REVIEW: Thom Yorke – Anima

June 29, 2019 Lori Gava

Thom Yorke in every manifestation of his musical creativity has learned to build mystery and extract anticipation from his fans each time a new release is in the offing. This is true whether it is […]

THOM YORKE will release his new album ANIMA on Thursday 27th June 2
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THOM YORKE will release his new album ANIMA on Thursday 27th June

June 20, 2019 XS Noize

Thom Yorke will release his new album ANIMA on Thursday 27th June, 00:01. The physical release will follow on Friday 19th July. A ‘one-reeler’ also entitled ANIMA will be available to watch exclusively via Netflix […]

THOM YORKE confirms 'Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes' North American shows
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THOM YORKE confirms ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’ North American shows

June 17, 2019 XS Noize

Thom Yorke has confirmed a new series of live electronic performances to take place this fall in North America with Nigel Godrich and Tarik Barri, aka Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes. The new shows will feature Thom […]

THOM YORKE announces Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes U.S. Tour 2018
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THOM YORKE announces Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes U.S. Tour 2018

August 13, 2018 XS Noize

Thom Yorke has confirmed a series of live electronic performances in the U.S. during which he, Nigel Godrich and visual artist Tarik Barri will perform songs spanning his solo works The Eraser and Tomorrow’s Modern […]

TRAVIS to Play Their Classic Album ‘The Man Who’ Live! Over 15 UK Dates This Year In June & December
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TRAVIS to Play Their Classic Album ‘The Man Who’ Live! Over 15 UK Dates This Year In June & December

March 6, 2018 XS Noize

Following their triumphant headline show at On Blackheath Festival last September and due to popular demand, Travis, one of Britain’s best-loved bands play their classic album ‘The Man Who’ live in full for two limited […]

Classic Album Revisted: Radiohead - In Rainbows
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisted: Radiohead – In Rainbows

November 27, 2016 Lori Gava

Time flies, it seems like only yesterday that Radiohead’s groundbreaking In Rainbows was released. My intention with this essay/review is to get ahead of the landslide of Radiohead “In Rainbows” 10th anniversary reviews coming next […]

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