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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
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          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 […]

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        • 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
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          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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INTERVIEW: Thom Southern on his debut solo album PLAZA

December 21, 2022XS Noize

In episode #113 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with alternative Indie artist from Northern Ireland, Thom Southern, about his brilliant debut album PLAZA, which was released at the beginning of 2022. […]

Ocean Alley
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Ocean Alley's Lach Galbraith on Low Altitude Living

December 13, 2022XS Noize

In episode #112 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Lach Galbraith from Aussie rockers Ocean Alley to talk about their fourth album, Low Altitude Living. The album follows the band’s hugely […]

Danny Saber
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Legendary music producer Danny Saber on working with the biggest names in music

December 4, 2022XS Noize

In episode #111 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with legendary music producer Danny Saber who has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Michael Hutchence, Shaun Ryder, Joe […]

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New Music

Taylor Swift's 'Midnights' is the fastest selling album of 2022

October 28, 2022XS Noize

Following a record-breaking week for Taylor Swift, her critically acclaimed tenth studio album Midnights tops the UK Official Albums Chart, while lead single “Anti-Hero” tops the UK Official Singles Chart. Taylor’s Midnights is the fast-selling […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share 'Sleep Next To Plastic' - A Career Spanning Playlist Featuring New & Lost Recordings
New Music

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share 'Sleep Next To Plastic' - A Career Spanning Playlist Featuring New & Lost Recordings

July 5, 2022XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers have posted the second in a series of career-spanning Spotify playlists specially curated by the band. Sleep Next To Plastic focuses on the cover versions Manic Street Preachers have performed over the […]

Students at College and University Can Benefit from Two Music Streaming Applications
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Students at College and University Can Benefit from Two Music Streaming Applications

March 11, 2022XS Noize

Music can help individuals coping with the stress during the college and university life. There are free music streaming applications Spotify and Pandora that you can use to get your daily dose of music. Music […]

COLDPLAY have released their first Spotify Singles recording today
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COLDPLAY have released their first Spotify Singles recording today

February 23, 2022XS Noize

Coldplay have today released their first Spotify Singles recording. Side A of the two-track release is an intimate and stripped-down acoustic version of the band’s current single Let Somebody Go with Selena Gomez (who also […]

Top 5 Music Apps Popular Among Students
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Top 5 Music Apps Popular Among Students

January 18, 2022XS Noize

The use of music apps became even more popular during the days of the Covid-19 pandemic and remote learning as college students have turned to popular music apps. The creative personalities pursued composing music at […]

INTERVIEW: Pre-Sexual Activities Discuss Spotify & the Loss of Actuality
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Pre-Sexual Activities Discuss Spotify & the Loss of Actuality

August 12, 2021Randall Radic

New York City-based funk outfit Pre-Sexual Activities recently unveiled the music video for “Spotify Your Life,” a sardonic take on the music streaming giant. Made up of producers Andrea Monorchio and Nikolaus Schuhbeck, Pre-Sexual Activities […]

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

PLAYLIST: XS Noize - March 2021

March 22, 2021Ben 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 […]

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, 2021Ben 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 […]

THE KLF compilation album 'Solid State Logik 1' suddenly appears on streaming services 1
New Music

THE KLF compilation album 'Solid State Logik 1' suddenly appears on streaming services

January 1, 2021XS Noize

In 1992, popular British electronic band The KLF also known as the Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, The JAMs and the Timelords fired machine gun blanks at their audience at the BRIT Awards, dumped a […]

OASIS' classic single 'Wonderwall' passes One Billion Spotify streams
New Music

OASIS' classic single 'Wonderwall' passes One Billion Spotify streams

October 13, 2020XS Noize

Oasis’s classic single ‘Wonderwall’ has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify following the release of the 25th-anniversary edition of ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ which is No. 3 in the UK Official Album Chart. Universally […]

Top 8 Music Streaming Services Popular Among Students
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Top 8 Music Streaming Services Popular Among Students

July 13, 2020XS Noize

Thanks to the rapid advancement of technology, music streaming has been growing tremendously over the years. The majority of people today use music streaming services to listen to their favourite tracks. These services allow people […]

LISA MCHUGH releases new single ‘You’re Gonna Get Back Up’ - Listen Now
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LISA MCHUGH releases new single ‘You’re Gonna Get Back Up’ - Listen Now

May 22, 2020XS Noize

‘You’re Gonna Get Back Up’ is Lisa McHugh’s brand new single. This is the follow-up track to her recent single ‘Scandal’. The incredible new song is an anthem for these uncertain times and a message […]

INTERVIEW: Belfast duo Blue Americans, discuss their upcoming Sum Yen EP 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Belfast duo Blue Americans, discuss their upcoming Sum Yen EP

March 29, 2019XS Noize

Belfast duo Blue Americans – Kris Platt and Daniel Morgan Ball play a Belfast headline show at Voodoo on Sunday, May 26th 2019. The two-piece released their brand new single ‘Sunchaser’ on 29th March, taken […]

Introducing REN and his new single 'Blue Hounds', released on 22nd March - Listen Now
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Introducing REN and his new single 'Blue Hounds', released on 22nd March - Listen Now

February 22, 2019XS Noize

REN: Now based in Newcastle after studying music in London and set to release his new single ‘Blue Hounds’ – a follow up to debut E.P ‘A Calling From The Shore’, which received over 650K […]

HOZIER releases ‘Spotify Singles Session’
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HOZIER releases ‘Spotify Singles Session’

January 10, 2019XS Noize

Hozier has released a two-track ‘Spotify Singles Session’. The session, recorded in New York and performed by Hozier with his full band, features his recent single ‘Movement’, as well as a cover of Destiny Child’s […]

MARIAH CAREY set a new one-day streaming record with her classic Christmas hit 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'
News

MARIAH CAREY set a new one-day streaming record with her classic Christmas hit 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'

December 28, 2018XS Noize

Mariah Carey set a new one-day streaming record with her classic Christmas hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ after it was played 10.8 million times on Spotify. The 48-year-old singer broke a new […]

THE BLINDERS - Unveil 'Brave New World' + Album: 'Columbia' out 21st Sept
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THE BLINDERS - Unveil 'Brave New World' + Album: 'Columbia' out 21st Sept

July 26, 2018XS Noize

‘Brave New World’ is the new single from The Blinders, available today on Modern Sky UK. The track is taken from the Manchester-based trio’s debut album ‘Columbia’, which will be released September 21st and is […]

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