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        • Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
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          NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS unveil new track ‘Dead To The World’

          March 23, 2023

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today release ‘Dead To The World’, a remarkable new track taken from the eagerly anticipated fourth studio album ‘Council Skies’, due for release on 2nd June 2023 (via Sour Mash […]

          Sophie Ellis-Bextor
          Gigs

          Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares new track 'Everything is Sweet'

          March 23, 2023

          Following her recent single ‘Breaking The Circle’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a new track ‘Everything Is Sweet’, which is taken from her seventh studio album ‘HANA’ released on 2nd June via Cooking Vinyl. A glorious […]

          James
          Gigs

          JAMES announce details of their new double album 'Be Opened By The Wonderful'

          March 23, 2023

          JAMES have announced details of their new album in celebration of their 40th Anniversary. BE OPENED BY THE WONDERFUL is a 20-track – 19 vinyl – a double album of some of their most loved […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          King Cedar - Everything More & Other Stories
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: King Cedar - Everything More & Other Stories

          March 22, 2023

          Bangor native Stephen Macartney, or as we will learn to know him – King Cedar is set to release his debut album, Everything More & Other Stories. Previously known for his part in the alt-folk […]

          The New Division – Modern Life
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The New Division – Modern Life

          March 22, 2023

          SoCal-based electronic synth-pop artist The New Division, aka John Glenn Kunkel, releases his new album, Modern Life, which probes into the consequences of technology addiction and navigating a relentlessly everchanging world. Kunkel explains, “A lot […]

        • Book Reviews

          Ziggy Marley - Music Is In Everything
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Ziggy Marley - Music Is In Everything

          January 16, 2023

          Back in 2020, Ziggy Marley teamed up with Lisa Loeb to release a catchy and infectious song that will get people of all ages to sing along called “Music Is in everything”. This song which […]

          pop rock icons
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Pop Rock Icons by Philippe Margotin

          December 15, 2022

          Judging by the front cover, one might expect Pop Rock Icons to be festooned with infographics. It isn’t. Instead, it’s a collection of photographs depicting “London’s Swingin’ 60s & 70s”. Rather than homogenise and cluster […]

        • 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

          LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse Credit: Denise Esposito
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse, London

          March 23, 2023

          It is hard to believe that The Pixies formed almost 40 years ago. Despite releasing four albums and enjoying huge success, it looked as if the band would not last a decade when frontman Black […]

          Underworld
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Underworld at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

          March 21, 2023

          The point when normality returned following COVID-19 is debatable but it’s impossible to deny that after an unwanted three-year hiatus, much normality returned when the Teenage Cancer Trust festival was revived in 2022 and saw […]

        • 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// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London

          March 22, 2023

          After postponements and venue moves, American heavy metal giants Lamb of God finally made it to London and gave a spectacular show. Support came from Sylosis and Kreator – two intense and heavy bands. Lamb […]

          IN FOCUS// Ville Valo at The Garage, Glasgow, Scotland
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ville Valo at The Garage, Glasgow, Scotland

          March 15, 2023

          Ville Valo is one of the most well-known Finnish musicians, who gained most of his success as a frontman and songwriter of the band named HIM that disbanded in 2017. In 2023, Ville released his […]

  • Gigs
        • Sophie Ellis-Bextor
          Gigs

          Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares new track 'Everything is Sweet'

          March 23, 2023

          Following her recent single ‘Breaking The Circle’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a new track ‘Everything Is Sweet’, which is taken from her seventh studio album ‘HANA’ released on 2nd June via Cooking Vinyl. A glorious […]

          James
          Gigs

          JAMES announce details of their new double album 'Be Opened By The Wonderful'

          March 23, 2023

          JAMES have announced details of their new album in celebration of their 40th Anniversary. BE OPENED BY THE WONDERFUL is a 20-track – 19 vinyl – a double album of some of their most loved […]

          Lukas Nelson
          Gigs

          LUKAS NELSON & POTR return with new album 'Sticks and Stones' on July 14th

          March 22, 2023

          GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lukas Nelson will release his highly anticipated new album, Sticks and Stones, on July 14 via 6ACE Records/Thirty Tigers. Ahead of the release, the official music video for the first single, “More […]

  • Interviews
        • Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk “Attitude”
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk 'Attitude'

          March 22, 2023

          “I think she is a very gifted performer.” While any female artist would love to hear or read, and perhaps has heard or read, such a statement from others over the course of their career, […]

          Thumpasaurus
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus on new single 'Lipstick Makeup'

          March 20, 2023

          Los Angeles-based indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus recently released their latest single/music video, “Lipstick Makeup.” According to Thumpasaurus, “‘Lipstick Makeup’ is about saying f*ck it. I’m letting my freak out tonight and getting real nice with […]

          Billy Lockett
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Billy Lockett talks ‘Abington Grove’, mental health & the future

          February 22, 2023

          10 years ago, Billy Lockett came to huge attention, notably in the UK, when he toured with KT Tunstall. Three EPs, a family tragedy and a long and hard battle with sobriety later, this past […]

  • Podcast
        • The Answer
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The Answer's Cormac Neeson on new album 'Sundowners'

          March 21, 2023

          In episode #123 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Cormac Neeson from the Irish rock band The Answer. The Answer makes a spectacular and long-awaited return with Sundowners – their first […]

          Sleaford Mods
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on new album UK GRIM

          March 17, 2023

          In episode #122 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods to talk about their new album UK GRIM out now on Rough Trade Records. The album is […]

          Tide Lines
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Tide Lines frontman Robert Robertson on new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’

          March 9, 2023

          In episode #121 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Robert Robertson lead singer with Glasgow-based 4-piece, Tide Lines to talk about their new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’ An Ocean […]

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LIVE REVIEW: Paul Draper at Rough Trade East, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Draper at Islington Assembly Hall, London

March 24, 2022Michael Barron

One of the reasons Paul Draper’s latest, second solo effort, Cult Leader Tactics, impressed was its ability to pay homage to both his debut solo efforts and Mansun material whilst also venturing into new territory. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Placebo – Never Let Me Go
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Placebo – Never Let Me Go

March 20, 2022Sandra Blemster

Vocalist and guitarist Brian Molko and bassist Stefan Olsdal who make up Placebo, return, this time as a duo, following the departure of drummer Steve Forrest in 2015. It’s been almost nine years since they […]

PLACEBO share new single 'Happy Birthday In The Sky' from new album 'Never Let Me Go' - out March 25th 1
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PLACEBO share new single 'Happy Birthday In The Sky' from new album 'Never Let Me Go' - out March 25th

March 4, 2022XS Noize

Placebo are today sharing a brand-new single, ‘Happy Birthday In The Sky’. It is the final single that will be released ahead of the band’s highly-anticipated new album Never Let Me Go, which is due […]

PLACEBO announce 2022 headline tour & share new track ‘Surrounded By Spies’
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PLACEBO announce 2022 headline tour & share new track ‘Surrounded By Spies’

November 9, 2021XS Noize

Following news of their long-awaited 8th studio album Never Let Me Go, Placebo have today announced a major headline UK tour for November and December 2022 including two nights at London’s O2 Academy Brixton. Tickets […]

PLACEBO announce ‘Beautiful James’ their first new single in five years 2
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PLACEBO announce ‘Beautiful James’ their first new single in five years

September 17, 2021XS Noize

Placebo are today announcing ‘Beautiful James’ their first new single in five years. Over the course of more than 25 years, and over 13 million album sales, Placebo have shown themselves to be masters at cataloguing […]

PLACEBO celebrate 20th anniversary of Black Market Music with new video-series “Black Market Music Stories” 1
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PLACEBO celebrate 20th anniversary of Black Market Music with new video-series “Black Market Music Stories”

October 14, 2020XS Noize

2020 rings in the 20th anniversary of Placebo’s beloved third album Black Market Music. To celebrate, the band have completed filming of a four-part video-series – “Black Market Music Stories” – which sees bassist Stef […]

PLACEBO announce 'Lost Tapes - Summer Festival Lockdown Series'
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PLACEBO announce 'Lost Tapes - Summer Festival Lockdown Series'

August 13, 2020XS Noize

Starting this week Placebo will premiere full festival performances from across their career. In the wake of a whole summer of festival appearances being unfortunately cancelled due to Coronavirus, the Placebo vaults have been opened […]

PLACEBO share poignant video for new single "Life's What You Make It" + announce UK tour dates
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Placebo - Brixton Academy, London

October 25, 2017Michael Barron

There has been a lot of international excitement with Placebo’s “A Place for Us to Dream – 20 Years of Placebo” tour. There was dismay when Placebo cancelled and didn’t reschedule the Perth leg of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal - ‘Who Are All Of You’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal - ‘Who Are All Of You’

September 15, 2017XS Noize

Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal Unveil video for new track ‘Who Are All Of You’ featuring Julienne Dessange. Taken from debut cinematic album ‘Inside’ New super pairing of veteran electronic producer Miguel López Mora and […]

PLACEBO share poignant video for new single "Life's What You Make It" + announce UK tour dates
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PLACEBO share poignant video for new single "Life's What You Make It" + announce UK tour dates

June 5, 2017XS Noize

An unmistakably 21st-century take on an 80s art-rock classic, complete with a thought-provoking short film. For a band with such a strong and unmistakable catalogue of original material, Placebo have always had an impeccable way […]

PLACEBO to celebrate 20th Anniversary with a World Tour
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PLACEBO to celebrate 20th Anniversary with a World Tour

March 15, 2016XS Noize

Placebo will be heading out on a world tour in October to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of their platinum selling debut album ’Placebo’. The first leg of the ’20 Years of Placebo’ […]

STEVE HEWITT'S 'Love Amongst Ruin' premiere 'Lose Your Way' video, Watch
Interviews

INTERVIEW: STEVE HEWITT from 'LOVE AMONGST RUIN' talks new album + tour

October 2, 2015XS Noize

Love Amongst Ruin released their brilliant second album “LOSE YOUR WAY” in June, it received 9/10 from XS Noize. Mark Millar recently caught up with front man and former Placebo drummer Steve Hewitt for a chat. Hi Steve, what […]

ALBUM REVIEW: LOVE AMONGST RUIN – “LOSE YOUR WAY”
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: LOVE AMONGST RUIN – “LOSE YOUR WAY”

August 30, 2015Amanda Stock

Headed by former Placebo drummer, Steve Hewitt, Love Amongst Ruin are back with their second album, Lose Your Way. Despite being unceremoniously ejected from the drummer’s seat of the band back in 2007, Hewitt didn’t […]

STEVE HEWITT'S 'Love Amongst Ruin' premiere 'Lose Your Way' video, Watch
New Music

STEVE HEWITT'S 'Love Amongst Ruin' premiere 'Lose Your Way' video, Watch

April 22, 2015XS Noize

Ahead of the release of Love Amongst Ruin’s new album on 1st June, title track and lead single ‘Lose Your Way’ will be released on 11th May. It’s accompanied by a video wracked with decay […]

PLACEBO - Play London shows next week
New Music

PLACEBO: DEBUT ALBUM TO BE RE-ISSUED FOR RECORD STORE DAY

April 2, 2015XS Noize

Placebo will re-issue their self-titled debut album as part of Record Store Day on the 18th of April. The re-issue of ‘Placebo’ will be re-mastered and be available on high quality, 180 gr red vinyl […]

PLACEBO - Play London shows next week
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PLACEBO - Play London shows next week

March 20, 2015XS Noize

Alternative rockers Placebo play two nights at the Hammersmith Apollo in London on the 24th and 25th March. The two nights are the culmination of what has been their longest UK tour in 10 years […]

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