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          Gigs

          JUNODREAM announce February 2024 UK headline tour

          October 2, 2023

          Today, dream rock four-piece junodream announce a brand new tour for February 2024 in support of their upcoming debut album Pools Of Colour, out on 26th January via AWAL. Alongside the tour dates, the band […]

          U2
          News

          U2 Launches ‘U2:UV ACHTUNG BABY LIVE AT SPHERE’ in Las Vegas

          September 30, 2023

          Tonight, U2 (Bono, The Edge and Adam Clayton, with Bram van den Berg sitting in on drums for Larry Mullen Jr.) lit up the Sphere stage with the opening night of their highly-anticipated U2:UV Achtung […]

          U2
          News

          U2 unveil video for new single ‘Atomic City’

          September 29, 2023

          U2 have recorded a brand new track titled “Atomic City”, which is released today, Friday, 29th September 2023. Produced by Jacknife Lee and Steve Lillywhite, it was recorded at Sound City in LA and comes […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Slow Pulp - Yard
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Slow Pulp – Yard

          October 2, 2023

          The sophomore effort from Slow Pulp, Yard, builds on the hugely promising groundwork laid by their fine debut effort Moveys, which was released in 2020. Yard continues the themes of introspective reflection, only this time […]

          Jorja Smith - Falling or Flying
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jorja Smith – Falling or Flying

          September 28, 2023

          How many people can say by age 21 that they have toured and collaborated with Stormzy and Drake before even releasing their debut LP? With her debut LP Lost & Found taking five years to […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

          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 […]

        • 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

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          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Public Image Ltd at Kentish Town Forum

          October 2, 2023

          With an eight-year hiatus, since PiL released their last LP, PiL’s devoted fan base was elated that not only a new album, End Of World, has finally been released but an impressive 38-date tour, including […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at The 100 Club, London
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at The 100 Club, London

          September 7, 2023

          Twenty years following the departure of their original organist in 1999, Kula Shaker released their sixth LP, First Congregational Church of Eternal Love and Free Hugs, which can best be described as their most vital […]

        • 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// Field Day 2023 with Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Arca and others at Victoria Park, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Field Day 2023 with Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Arca and others at Victoria Park, London

          August 22, 2023

          Victoria Park is a place of yearly festivities and grand summer concerts. On the 19th of August, one of the most creative and mysterious electronic music producers – Aphex Twin – had a hugely awaited […]

          IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast

          August 21, 2023

          Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show in 2022, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS returned to Custom House Square for another special night in Belfast on Saturday, 19th August 2023, alongside an all-star line-up […]

  • Gigs
        • junodream
          Gigs

          JUNODREAM announce February 2024 UK headline tour

          October 2, 2023

          Today, dream rock four-piece junodream announce a brand new tour for February 2024 in support of their upcoming debut album Pools Of Colour, out on 26th January via AWAL. Alongside the tour dates, the band […]

          Happy Mondays
          Gigs

          HAPPY MONDAYS announce UK tour for 2024 with special guests Inspiral Carpets & Stereo MCs

          September 29, 2023

          Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 16-date UK tour for March and April 2024, which will be their only shows of 2024. They will be joined on this special run of shows by […]

          Far From Saints
          Gigs

          FAR FROM SAINTS announce Dublin and Belfast dates as part of major UK and Ireland tour

          September 28, 2023

          After earning a no. 5 chart position in the UK Official Albums Chart and widespread critical acclaim for their self-titled debut album, Far From Saints today announce that they will play dates at Vicar Street, […]

  • Interviews
        • Erene Mastrangeli
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Erene Mastrangeli talks latest single ‘Love, Shine’ & her new album

          September 27, 2023

          Regarded as Italy’s answer to Joni Mitchell, Erene Mastrangeli’s music entices flashbacks to the sounds and famed artists of yesteryears, notably the 70s, a decade which heavily influences Erene and the songs she shares with the […]

          Big Gigantic & AHEE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Big Gigantic & AHEE talk about their new single ‘Oh Dang!’

          September 26, 2023

          Electronic dance music duo Big Gigantic, Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken teamed up with bass music producer AHEE to create a funk-filled, drop-heavy banger of a track, “Oh Dang!” After emerging in 2009, Big Gigantic […]

          Everyday Pharaohs
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Glasgow-based trio Everyday Pharaohs discuss infectious new single ‘Skelmo’

          September 19, 2023

          The Glasgow-based Everyday Pharaohs have been making waves in the music scene for some years now, becoming a regular name gracing the city’s venues. After recently releasing the uplifting and highly infectious ‘Skelmo’, I thought […]

  • Podcast
        • Princess Goes
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Princess Goes discuss their evolution in ‘Come of Age’

          September 28, 2023

          In episode #148 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets and speaks to Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen from Princess Goes about their 2nd album Come of Age. Come Of Age […]

          Brand New Friend
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Grandstand Glory: A Candid Conversation with Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend

          September 21, 2023

          In episode #147 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend to discuss their new album, ‘Grandstand.’ No strangers to Ireland’s buzzing live scene, Brand New Friend […]

          Alex Lowe
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Hurricane #1 frontman Alex Lowe on their new album ‘Backstage Waiting to Go On’

          September 20, 2023

          In episode #146 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Alex Lowe from Hurricane #1 to discuss their latest album ‘Backstage Waiting To Go On.’ With 2 top 20 albums and 7 top 40 […]

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Gigs

TAYLOR SWIFT announces the UK & Europe leg of The Eras Tour

June 20, 2023 XS Noize

Taylor Swift announced additional dates to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour today. The UK & Europe leg of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour will kick off on 9 May 2024 in Paris and […]

THE NATIONAL share video for 'The Alcott (feat. Taylor Swift)'
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THE NATIONAL share video for ‘The Alcott (feat. Taylor Swift)’

April 28, 2023 XS Noize

The National has released its ninth studio album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, on 4AD (read the XS Noize review here). Also out today is a lyric video for the new album’s song “The Alcott,” […]

The National - First Two Pages of Frankenstein
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The National – First Two Pages of Frankenstein

April 27, 2023 Niall Donnelly

Aaron Dessner may have summed The National best when he said, “There’s a weird thing about The National; it’s just an evergreen, creative organism that won’t die. Eventually, no matter how far away we go […]

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Gigs

beabadoobee shares video for new single ‘Glue Song’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

beabadoobee returns with new single ‘Glue Song’. Teased via her social media and in recent live performances, including her NPR Tiny Desk Concert, the unreleased track has fast become an online fan favourite and is […]

XS Noize The 50 best albums of 2022
Reviews

The 50 best albums of 2022: 25 – 1

December 23, 2022 XS Noize

In 2022 we all got back to normal and enjoyed live music and the fantastic albums released this year. So it’s that time of year again when the XS Noize writers have sat down and […]

TAYLOR SWIFT
New Music

TAYLOR SWIFT makes global music history again in 2022

December 22, 2022 XS Noize

Taylor Swift extended her record-setting 2022 performance with the debut of her tenth studio album Midnights on October 21st, released on Republic Records/Universal Music Group. In just eight weeks, Midnights has achieved over 6 million […]

Kaya Stewart
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Kaya Stewart talks ‘If Things Go South’ – her new short film & plans for 2023

December 19, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Kaya Stewart has had a fantastic year. Her new album, If Things Go South, continues to win over fans and critics alike, and her short film of the same name is an award-winner. With 2023 […]

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New Music

Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ is the fastest selling album of 2022

October 28, 2022 XS 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 […]

TAYLOR SWIFT releases Red (Taylor’s Version) a 30 track album of new recordings
New Music

TAYLOR SWIFT releases Red (Taylor’s Version) a 30 track album of new recordings

November 12, 2021 XS Noize

Today Taylor Swift released Red (Taylor’s Version). The 30 track album of new recordings features musical collaborations with Phoebe Bridgers, Gary Lightbody, Ed Sheeran and Chris Stapleton. Red (Taylor’s Version) includes nine never before released […]

TAYLOR SWIFT releases Fearless (Taylor's Version)
New Music

TAYLOR SWIFT releases Fearless (Taylor’s Version)

April 9, 2021 XS Noize

Today Taylor Swift released Fearless (Taylor’s Version). The 27-track album of new recordings was produced by Taylor Swift, Chris Rowe, Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff and features musical collaborations with Colbie Caillat, Keith Urban and […]

XS Noize: ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2020
Album Reviews

XS Noize: ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2020

December 21, 2020 XS Noize

XS Noize: ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2020 – Top 20 There isn’t much to say about 2020 that hasn’t already been said somewhere – it was chaotic, bizarre and unprecedented across all walks of life, […]

TAYLOR SWIFT releases 'evermore' album & 'willow' music video today 1
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TAYLOR SWIFT releases ‘evermore’ album & ‘willow’ music video today

December 11, 2020 XS Noize

Today Taylor Swift releases her 9th studio album, evermore. “To put it plainly, we just couldn’t stop writing songs. To try and put it more poetically, it feels like we were standing on the edge […]

TAYLOR SWIFT'S “folklore: the long pond studio sessions” to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on 25th November 2
New Music

TAYLOR SWIFT’S “folklore: the long pond studio sessions” to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on 25th November

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner (The National), Jack Antonoff (Bleachers) and Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) created an album that crossed genres — a musical journey that allows us to cry and laugh, and during these trying […]

TAYLOR SWIFT’s 'folklore' is the first album in four years to spend six consecutive weeks at #1
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TAYLOR SWIFT’s ‘folklore’ is the first album in four years to spend six consecutive weeks at #1

September 6, 2020 XS Noize

Standing out as the top-selling record of 2020 worldwide, Taylor Swift’s critically-acclaimed, 5-star album, folklore, has achieved “the longest consecutive run at #1 since 2016” with six straight weeks atop the Billboard 200. This success […]

TAYLOR SWIFT makes history on Billboard charts
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TAYLOR SWIFT makes history on Billboard charts

August 4, 2020 XS Noize

Taylor Swift’s spectacular run last week continues this week with Billboard’s Hot 100 chart announcement. folklore, her 5-star album, debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 this week and her single “cardigan” lands at #1 […]

TAYLOR SWIFT releases 'folklore' album today
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TAYLOR SWIFT releases ‘folklore’ album today

July 24, 2020 XS Noize

Most of the things Taylor Swift had planned for the summer of 2020 didn’t end up happening but…there was something magical that did happen, the surprise release of her 8th studio album, folklore. “Before this year I probably would’ve […]

TAYLOR SWIFT Signs Exclusive Global Publishing Agreement With Universal Music Publishing Group
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TAYLOR SWIFT Signs Exclusive Global Publishing Agreement With Universal Music Publishing Group

February 6, 2020 XS Noize

Taylor Swift, one of the music industry’s most creatively and commercially successful artist-songwriters in history, signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher. “I’m proud to […]

TAYLOR SWIFT'S album 'Lover' receives platinum certification in just four weeks
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TAYLOR SWIFT’S album ‘Lover’ receives platinum certification in just four weeks

September 27, 2019 XS Noize

Taylor Swift’s critically-adored album Lover [Republic Records], receives platinum certification in just four weeks from the RIAA in recognition of over 1 million U.S. sales—as announced today. This only adds to a series of recent accolades, […]

TAYLOR SWIFT surpasses 1 million albums in China in first week
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TAYLOR SWIFT surpasses 1 million albums in China in first week

August 30, 2019 XS Noize

Global superstar Taylor Swift, a ten-time GRAMMY winner, singer, songwriter, musician and producer, set a new record for an international artist in China with the release of her multi-platinum album Lover. Already Lover has become […]

TAYLOR SWIFT had a moment when the crowd sang 'All Too Well' back to her on tour
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TAYLOR SWIFT had a moment when the crowd sang ‘All Too Well’ back to her on tour

January 1, 2019 XS Noize

Taylor Swift admits it was quite a moment when the crowd sang ‘All Too Well’ back to her on her reputation stadium tour. The ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ hitmaker admits it was amazing […]

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