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          Kings of Leon return with EP #2 — their first self-produced release in over two decades

          November 7, 2025

          Today, GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon are back with their first EP in over two decades. Simply named EP #2, the four-track project marks the band’s first independent release on their own label, Love Tap […]

          Robbie Williams
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          Robbie Williams ‘Performs’ on Iconic ’90s Show The Word in New ‘Pretty Face’ Video

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          CABARET VOLTAIRE
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          Cabaret Voltaire Announce Limelight, Belfast Show – October 8th 2026

          November 5, 2025

          Marking 50 years since the live launch of one of Britain’s most influential electronic bands, Cabaret Voltaire announce a headline Limelight, Belfast show for Thursday 8th October 2026. Talking about the newly announced dates, Stephen Mallinder, says: “What a wonderful opportunity to […]

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          Swim School
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          The Dears – Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears – Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!

          November 4, 2025

          The title of Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! wasn’t born from looking ahead but from looking back. During The Dears’ 20th anniversary tour of No Cities Left, frontman Murray Lightburn was […]

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          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
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          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
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          ‘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 […]

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello Ignite Rock City with Their Signature ‘Gypsy Punk’ Fury

          November 3, 2025

          On October 30th, the unstoppable Gogol Bordello stormed into Rock City and tore the place apart in the best possible way. From the moment they hit the stage, it was clear the crowd was in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

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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 […]

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          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

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          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 […]

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          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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          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
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          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 2, 2025

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          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255

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Andy Burrows on Razorlight’s Planet Nowhere & Fall to Pieces Documentary | XS Noize Podcast #215

February 26, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Andy Burrows from Razorlight about their highly anticipated new album, Planet Nowhere, and the revealing documentary Fall to Pieces. Razorlight helped define […]

Razorlight
News

Razorlight announce details of a major UK headline tour

February 7, 2025 XS Noize

After making an inspired return last year with the critically acclaimed ‘Planet Nowhere’ album, the resurgence of Razorlight continues with details of a major UK headline tour. This represents their first full scale tour since […]

Razorlight
News

RAZORLIGHT announce new album ‘Planet Nowhere’ & share new single ‘Scared of Nothing’

July 26, 2024 XS Noize

Razorlight was at the forefront of the indie-rock resurgence of the early 2000s. Their biggest moments—‘Golden Touch’, ‘Somewhere Else’, ‘In The Morning’, ‘America’ and ‘Wire To Wire’—drove three Top 5 albums, nine Platinum album certifications, […]

Razorlight
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT announce one-off UK show to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Up All Night’

July 2, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Razorlight announced plans for a one-off UK show to mark the 20th anniversary of their iconic debut album ‘Up All Night.’ The 21 November Brixton show will see the band play the album in […]

James at Co-op Live, Manchester
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: James & Razorlight at Co-op Live, Manchester

June 17, 2024 Jay Roberts

It’s been almost 30 years since I last saw James perform live at Glastonbury in 1994, and that was a show to remember. Even from that long ago, that performance stayed with me. Surprisingly, a […]

James
News

JAMES announce UK arena tour dates with special guests RAZORLIGHT

September 29, 2023 XS Noize

Today (29th September), James announce a UK arena tour with Razorlight as Special Guests. Following on from a hugely successful 40th Anniversary year, the band will head out on a run of dates in June […]

Razorlight
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 4th April 2023

December 14, 2022 XS Noize

For the first time in a decade with their original line-up, Indie icons Razorlight have announced a show at The Telegraph Building on 4th April 2023. The group have recently released Razorwhat? The Best Of […]

Razorlight
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT announce 2023 UK tour – their first tour with the classic line up in ten years

November 10, 2022 XS Noize

Indie icons Razorlight have announced an extensive run of tour dates across the UK, which marks the first with the classic line-up in a decade and includes shows at Albert Hall Manchester, Rock City Nottingham […]

RAZORLIGHT announce the reunion of their classic line-up after a 10-year hiatus
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT announce the reunion of their classic line-up after a 10-year hiatus

April 29, 2021 XS Noize

Following a first interview with Chris Evans this morning, British pioneering indie rock band Razorlight announced the reunion of their classic line-up after a 10-year hiatus. The news came alongside the announcement of the band’s […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Smith & Burrows - Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Smith & Burrows – Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough

February 15, 2021 Lee Campbell

Smith & Burrows deliver beautiful, unpretentious pop perfection that is so much more than just “good enough”. They return as their self-named moniker, a decade after their festive 2011 debut Funny Looking Angels. The acoustic […]

INTERVIEW: SMITH & BURROWS discuss new album 'Only Smith & Burrows is Good Enough'
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INTERVIEW: SMITH & BURROWS discuss new album ‘Only Smith & Burrows is Good Enough’

February 8, 2021 XS Noize

Editors frontman and multi-instrumentalist Tom Smith and multi-faceted musician and songwriter Andy Burrows will release their collaborative new album ‘Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough’ on 19th February 2021 via [PIAS] Recordings. Mark Millar […]

RAZORLIGHT release video for ‘Burn, Camden, Burn’ featuring a 19 Year Old Johnny Borrell
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RAZORLIGHT release video for ‘Burn, Camden, Burn’ featuring a 19 Year Old Johnny Borrell

June 11, 2020 XS Noize

Razorlight have released the video for new single ‘Burn, Camden, Burn’, a previously never before heard track from 2009, out via Atlantic Culture Records. The video for ‘Burn, Camden, Burn’ is a window into a […]

WIN: Tickets to see KAISER CHIEFS at 3ARENA DUBLIN on 23 February 2020 1
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WIN: Tickets to see KAISER CHIEFS at 3ARENA DUBLIN on 23 February 2020

February 2, 2020 XS Noize

Kaiser Chiefs will play a headline 3Arena Dublin show on 23rd of February 2020 with very special guests Razorlight and Somebody’s Child. XS Noize is giving away tickets to the 3Arena show. For a chance […]

RAZORLIGHT were joined onstage by members of EXTINCTION REBELLION at final show of UK tour
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT were joined onstage by members of EXTINCTION REBELLION at final show of UK tour

December 17, 2019 XS Noize

Razorlight invited climate change activists Extinction Rebellion on stage during the encore of their sold-out Brixton Electric show on Saturday night. The London show marked the end of their headline UK tour and, prior to […]

RAZORLIGHT announce headline UK tour for December
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT announce headline UK tour for December

September 24, 2019 XS Noize

Having just released their brand new single ‘Cops And Robbers’ – hot on the heels of last year’s critically-acclaimed comeback album Olympus Sleeping – Razorlight have announced details of a headline UK tour for December, […]

SNOW PATROL: CONFIRM Northern Ireland tour dates
Playlists

XS Noize July 2019 PLAYLIST – Listen Now

August 8, 2019 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The July 2019 edition features tracks from: Iggy Pop, The […]

RAZORLIGHT announce new single, ‘Cops And Robbers' released on the 26th July 1
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT have unveiled the video for their brand new single ‘Cops And Robbers’

August 2, 2019 XS Noize

Razorlight has unveiled the video for their brand new single ‘Cops And Robbers,’ that coincides with the band’s summer festival dates. The single finds the newly energised band at their melodic, playful, and characterful best, […]

RAZORLIGHT announce new single, ‘Cops And Robbers' released on the 26th July 1
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT are back with a brand new single, ‘Cops And Robbers’ – Listen Now

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Following a 10 year wait between third album Slipway Fires and 2018’s comeback Olympus Sleeping, Razorlight are back with brand new material in the form of single ‘Cops And Robbers,’ released on the 26th July. […]

RAZORLIGHT announce new single, ‘Cops And Robbers' released on the 26th July 1
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT announce new single, ‘Cops And Robbers’ released on the 26th July

July 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following a 10 year wait between third album Slipway Fires and 2018’s comeback Olympus Sleeping, Razorlight are back with brand new material in the form of single ‘Cops And Robbers,’ released on the 26th July. ‘Cops And Robbers’ finds the […]

UK indie rock band RAZORLIGHT announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1
Gigs

UK indie rock band RAZORLIGHT announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1

November 12, 2018 XS Noize

UK indie rock band Razorlight are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Wednesday 20th February 2019. Razorlight were formed in London in 2002 around lead singer Johnny Borrell. They […]

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