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        • Labrinth
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          Labrinth Ignites the Cosmic Opera Era with New Single “IMPLOSION”

          November 20, 2025

          Visionary artist, producer, and composer Labrinth returns with “IMPLOSION,” a pulse-racing new single that marks the next chapter of his upcoming album, Cosmic Opera: Act I, arriving January 30 via Columbia Records. A thunderous blend […]

          Lily Allen
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          Lily Allen Returns with Her Biggest-Ever UK & Ireland Arena Tour — June 2026

          November 20, 2025

          The remarkable Lily Allen — whose acclaimed new album West End Girl has become a global sensation with over 150 million streams and a third consecutive Top 5 entry on the UK Albums Chart — […]

          KillerStar
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          KillerStar Return with New Album ‘The Afterglow’ — Hear Lead Single ‘So Easy’

          November 19, 2025

          After earning 4-star reviews from MOJO, The Times and RnR along with glowing comparisons to David Bowie, Suede and prime ‘70s art rock for their self-titled debut, KillerStar return with the release of their electrifying second album ‘The Afterglow’ on March 20th via High Wire Records. The band today […]

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          Aerosmith & Yungblud
          Album Reviews

          REVIEW: Aerosmith & Yungblud – One More Time EP

          November 20, 2025

          The unlikely team-up of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry and Yorkshire’s punk-pop firebrand Yungblud has dropped a 5-track EP, One More Time. Four brand-new co-writes plus a glossy 2025 rework of “Back In the […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: James – Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: James – Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of

          November 19, 2025

          For a band often frozen in the public imagination as ’90s indie heroes, James have spent over four decades proving they are far more than that label suggests. Formed in 1982, the Manchester group have […]

        • 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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          Bastille
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

          Levellers
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Levellers — Shepherds Bush Empire Zeitgeist 30th Anniversary Tour

          November 18, 2025

          When it comes to Levellers albums that fans rally behind, Levelling the Land often steals the spotlight. Its influence is unquestionable. But it’s far from the only record in their catalogue deserving anniversary treatment. This […]

        • 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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        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          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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        • TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          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 […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
          Podcast

          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 […]

          ALKY
          Podcast

          ALKY on breaking the cycle with debut album ‘Rinse & Repeat’ | XS Noize Podcast #258

          November 13, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by ALKY — the Dublin-born indie-rock artist and former Emmy-nominated audio engineer whose raw, heartfelt songwriting is making serious waves across Ireland’s indie […]

          The Charlatans
          Podcast

          Martin Blunt – The Charlatans: Inside new album ‘We Are Love’ | XS Noize Podcast #257

          November 9, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Martin Blunt — founding member and bassist of The Charlatans, one of Britain’s most enduring and beloved bands. From their breakthrough with […]

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Saint Etienne
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Saint Etienne Team with Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll for New Single ‘Take Me To The Pilot’

August 5, 2025 XS Noize

Saint Etienne return with ‘Take Me To The Pilot’ – the second single from their thirteenth and final studio album International, released 5th August via Heavenly Recordings. Co-written and produced with Paul Hartnoll of Orbital, […]

IN FOCUS// Orbital @ Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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Orbital to release new compilation album ‘A Beginner’s Guide’ on 8th November

October 10, 2024 XS Noize

For both the new and the initiated, ‘A Beginner’s Guide’ provides the key moments in the seminal career of the UK electronic music duo Orbital, which consists of brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll. A one-stop-shop […]

ORBITAL
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ORBITAL to reissue their seminal self-titled 1991 debut album, known as ‘The Green Album’

January 23, 2024 XS Noize

ORBITAL are to reissue their seminal self-titled 1991 debut album, known to fans as ‘The Green Album’, on 19th April via London Records. Formats include a 4LP Box Set, 4CD Box Set, Black and Coloured […]

Orbital
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ORBITAL announce ‘The Green Album’ live 2024 UK and Ireland tour

October 16, 2023 XS Noize

Orbital have announced a very special headline tour, The Green Album – Live – 2024, celebrating the hugely influential electronic duo’s seminal 1991 debut album. The tour takes place next April and May and includes […]

IN FOCUS// Orbital @ Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Orbital at Rock City, Nottingham

April 11, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

Two brothers, Phil Hartnoll and Paul Hartnoll, aka Orbital, brought their special electronic music show to Nottingham. The legendary duo wore their signature head torch glasses and played their most popular hits, such as Halcyon, Belfast, Chime, […]

Orbital
Gigs

ORBITAL release new single “Are You Alive?” featuring Penelope Isles

February 1, 2023 XS Noize

Orbital have today released “Are You Alive?” Featuring Penelope Isles, the third track to be taken from the seminal electronic music duo’s forthcoming album Optical Delusion, out February 17. The new track follows the BBC6 […]

Orbital
Gigs

ORBITAL release new single ‘Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)’ feat. The Mediaeval Babes

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

Orbital release their new single ‘Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)’ featuring The Mediaeval Baebes today, December 7, through London Records. The track is the second to be taken from Orbital’s new album Optical […]

orbital
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ORBITAL join forces with Sleaford Mods on new furious new single ‘Dirty Rat’

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Legendary electronic music duo Orbital have collaborated with Sleaford Mods on their fabulous, furious joint single “Dirty Rat”. Orbital & Sleaford Mods’ “Dirty Rat”, premiered last night on BBC Radio 6Music by Steve Lamacq, is […]

INTERVIEW: Paul Hartnoll & Murray Lachlan Young discuss 'Virus Diaries' - “An electro, cabaret pop, Zeitgeist journey into the trauma of lockdown 1” 1
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INTERVIEW: Paul Hartnoll & Murray Lachlan Young discuss ‘Virus Diaries’ – “An electro, cabaret pop, Zeitgeist journey into the trauma of lockdown 1”

July 21, 2021 Neal McClelland

The last 16 months have undoubtedly changed our lives in a generation globally. Surely someone would catalogue it? Cue electronic music and Orbital genius Paul Hartnoll and the lyrical phenomenon Murray Lachlan Young and their […]

Orbital's PAUL HARTNOLL and controversial poet and performance artist MURRAY LACHLAN YOUNG announce lockdown inspired album 'The Virus Diaries'
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Orbital’s PAUL HARTNOLL and controversial poet and performance artist MURRAY LACHLAN YOUNG announce lockdown inspired album ‘The Virus Diaries’

April 12, 2021 XS Noize

Paul Hartnoll – one half of ground-breaking electronic dance music duo Orbital – and controversial poet and performance artist Murray Lachlan Young announce their lockdown-inspired musical collusion album as “Hartnoll & Young”. Capturing the covid […]

PLAYLIST: The Best Of July 2018
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Dance legends ORBITAL release new track “THE END IS NIGH” today + UK tour announced

August 29, 2018 XS Noize

Reunited brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll aka Orbital drop new track ‘The End Is Nigh’ on Wednesday 29th August. It is taken from the forthcoming album ‘Monsters Exist,’ which is due for worldwide release on […]

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