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          Oasis release ‘Bring It Down (Live From Edinburgh 9 August ’25)’

          August 22, 2025

          Ahead of beginning their sold-out run of shows in North America, Oasis release ‘Bring It On Down (Live from Edinburgh, 9 August ‘25).’ The track was recorded on Saturday 9th August at the second of […]

          Kings of Leon
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          Kings of Leon Drop New Single “We’re Onto Something” Featuring Zach Bryan

          August 22, 2025

          GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon have released new single, “We’re Onto Something” featuring Zach Bryan, via Love Tap Records, the band’s own imprint distributed by Virgin Records. Last weekend, Zach Bryan joined Kings of Leon on […]

          Suede
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          Suede Reveal 2026 UK Tour in Support of Antidepressants After Southbank Sell-Out

          August 22, 2025

          Suede have announced a UK tour for 2026 that will see the band take their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Antidepressants on the road for the first time. Access is available to an exclusive fan tour presale from Wednesday […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

          August 21, 2025

          It has taken five years for new Deftones music, the longest gap between studio albums for the Sacramento, California-based alternative metal icons, but now they return with the outstandingly atmospheric offering Private Music. However, things […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971

          August 21, 2025

          On the 18th of September 1971, The Who took to the stage at The Oval cricket ground in South London to headline ‘Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the People […]

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          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 […]

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          ‘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
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          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 […]

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          Chase & Status
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          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland Credit: Iam Burn
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          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

          August 18, 2025

          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

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          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
          Gigs

          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

          August 16, 2025

          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

          Lady Gaga
          Gigs

          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

          August 13, 2025

          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

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        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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        • Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          The Subways
          Podcasts

          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
          Podcasts

          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

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SHiiVERS share clubby 'Lion's Den Remix' of 'Animalism' - Listen Now
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SHiiVERS share clubby ‘Lion’s Den Remix’ of ‘Animalism’ – Listen Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Having been ensconced in the studio recording material for their debut EP, rising London synth-pop duo SHiiVERS pre-empt its release with a brand new track ‘Animalism’, a song that explores identity and the yearning for […]

ALIENS Unveil 'Long Way to Run' From Their New Album, 'Terradome' - Listen Now
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ALIENS Unveil ‘Long Way to Run’ From Their New Album, ‘Terradome’ – Listen Now

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Since September 2016, Aliens potent mix of Alt Rock, Pop hooks and politically engaged social commentary has been firing up live audiences, reviewers and DJ’s across the UK. Long Way to Run is the lead track from their new […]

British Rock Guitarist and Composer JNYHZD Releases New single, 'Calling' - Listen Now
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British Rock Guitarist and Composer JNYHZD Releases New single, ‘Calling’ – Listen Now

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

JNYHZD is a British rock guitarist and composer, who writes big songs with big choruses ideal for mainstream Rock radio and that is exactly what ‘Calling’ is. ‘Calling’ has soaring anthemic guitar lines and enormous […]

DAVE HAUSE announces brand new full-length album 'KICK' + UK tour 1
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singer-songwriter DAVE HAUSE has released new single, ‘Saboteurs,’ – Listen Now

March 22, 2019 XS Noize

Acclaimed Philadelphia-raised singer-songwriter DAVE HAUSE has released new single, ‘Saboteurs’. The single is taken from his forthcoming studio album titled Kick. As the centrepiece to the album, ‘Saboteurs,’ follows the album’s lead track, ‘The Ditch.’ […]

BEAR'S DEN release new single 'LAUREL WREATH' - Listen Now
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BEAR’S DEN release new single ‘LAUREL WREATH’ – Listen Now

March 11, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their third studio album ‘So that you might hear me,’ set for release on April 26th, British duo Bear’s Den release new single ‘Laurel Wreath’ today (both via Communion Records). The […]

AMA Shares Video for 'SLIP' - Watch Now
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AMA Shares Video for ‘SLIP’ – Watch Now

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

AMA is 18 years old from West London. Her first 2 singles, “MONOCHROME” & “SLIP”, have been produced by COURAGE (BLACK BUTTER) & MIXED BY SPIKE STENT (FRANK OCEAN, VINCE STAPLES).  Her MONOCHROME video was […]

Indie-rock four piece INCLINES share debut single ‘Rich Kid’ - Watch Video
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Indie-rock four piece INCLINES share debut single ‘Rich Kid’ – Watch Video

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Inclines are the indie-rock four piece bursting out of Hay’s thriving music scene. Creating songs of melody, bounce, subtlety and crunch they’re rapidly building a fervent fan base following their recent live performances including that […]

JUNODREAM share new single 'Terrible Things That Could Happen' - Listen Now
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JUNODREAM share new single ‘Terrible Things That Could Happen’ – Listen Now

February 28, 2019 XS Noize

Bristol-born, and now London based band Junodream are today announcing the release of their debut EP ‘Terrible Things That Could Happen’; as well as sharing the first single and title track. A 90s inflected indie […]

INDIGO LO release new single 'Reload' - Listen Now
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INDIGO LO release new single ‘Reload’ – Listen Now

February 27, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of a headline show at London’s The Victoria, Dalston tomorrow (28th February), Indigo Lo release new single Reload, available now on Ignition Records. As well as the recent single I Hate The Sun, Reload was completed during […]

THE DRUMS share nostalgic pop song '626 Bedford Avenue' - Listen Now
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THE DRUMS share nostalgic pop song ‘626 Bedford Avenue’ – Listen Now

February 26, 2019 XS Noize

The Drums will release its fifth album Brutalism via ANTI- on April 5th, and today the band shares the record’s second single. Listen to the nostalgic pop song “626 Bedford Avenue” below. “I’m a big […]

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, 2019 XS 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 […]

METHYL ETHEL share new video for 'Trip The Mains' - Watch Now
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METHYL ETHEL share new video for ‘Trip The Mains’ – Watch Now

January 17, 2019 XS Noize

Late last year, Australian psych-pop band Methyl Ethel announced their forthcoming album, Triage out next month. Today, they share the single and accompanying video for ‘Trip The Mains’. Methyl Ethel principal Jake Webb says of […]

SOAK announces second album, ‘Grim Town’, Watch the video for new single, 'Knock Me Off My Feet'
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SOAK announces second album, ‘Grim Town’, Watch the video for new single, ‘Knock Me Off My Feet’

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

SOAK has today announced details of her much-anticipated second album, ‘Grim Town’, as well as unveiling new single ‘Knock Me Off My Feet’. Also featuring beautiful returning track ‘Everybody Loves You’, ‘Grim Town’ will be released on […]

DEERHUNTER has shared a new song, ‘Plains’ - Listen Now
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DEERHUNTER has shared a new song, ‘Plains’ – Listen Now

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

With eighth studio album, Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? released next Friday, Atlanta’s Deerhunter has shared a new song, ‘Plains’, today. Inspired by James Dean who spent the last summer of his life filming ‘Giant’ in Marfa, Texas in 1955, […]

#34. XS Noize Music Podcast: HIGHTOWN PIRATES frontman SIMON MASON on debut album 'DRY AND HIGH'
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HIGHTOWN PIRATES release a new single in aid of homeless charity, The Charter Street Mission – Listen Now

December 18, 2018 XS Noize

Hightown Pirates release a new single in aid of homeless charity The Charter Street Mission. Hightown Pirates is the band formed by Simon Mason. Simon Mason is best known for his critically acclaimed book Too High Too Far […]

Ten Fé share brand new single 'Echo Park' - Listen Now
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Ten Fé share brand new single ‘Echo Park’ – Listen Now

December 18, 2018 XS Noize

Ten Fé have dropped their loose new track ‘Echo Park’. The lush new song counsels a lovelorn friend: “Don’t ache too long, for the woman who led your heart to break”. Said the band: “It […]

SHE DREW THE GUN unveil the video for single 'Something For The Pain' - Watch Now
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SHE DREW THE GUN unveil the video for single ‘Something For The Pain’ – Watch Now

December 11, 2018 XS Noize

She Drew The Gun have unveiled the video for their 6Music A-Listed current single ‘Something For The Pain’. The stylish black & white video was produced and directed by Johnny Gregory and shot in Liverpool. […]

TOY share 'You Make Me Forget Myself' from upcoming new album 'Happy In The Hollow'
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TOY share ‘You Make Me Forget Myself’ from upcoming new album ‘Happy In The Hollow’

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

TOY have shared ‘You Make Me Forget Myself’, the latest cut from their new album Happy In The Hollow, which is released on Friday, January 25th 2019. Their fourth album, and their first for new […]

ME ME DETROIT return with edgy new single 'De Moe'! - Listen Now
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ME ME DETROIT return with edgy new single ‘De Moe’! – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Birmingham-based multi-instrumentalist Maria Rodriguez – aka MeMe Detroit – returns with edgy new single De Moe, taken from her new EP Life In The Now, out on 23rd November 2018 via SoulRock Central Records. De Moe is inspired by the negativity that seems to emanate from […]

FREE MONEY drop new single 'Moving On' from upcoming EP - Listen Now
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FREE MONEY drop new single ‘Moving On’ from upcoming EP – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Free Money are set to drop their new EP on November 22nd via Buff Records / Communion. By subverting the lust for materialism, (the Bank Of) Free Money are allowing themselves to adopt alter-egos, banker […]

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