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          Richard Ashcroft Unveils New Single “Lovin’ You” – Title Track from Forthcoming Album

          August 28, 2025

          Richard Ashcroft has spent much of the summer inspiring huge sing-alongs to classics like ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ and ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ as a special guest on Oasis’s stadium tour. It inspired Louder’s review to […]

          Humanist
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          Humanist Release Deluxe Edition of “On The Edge of a Lost and Lonely World” with New Track “Everybody Needs” ft. Emily Breeze

          August 26, 2025

          Just over a year since the release of the acclaimed album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, today Humanist announce the release of an expanded deluxe edition of the LP – out today via Bella […]

          DOVES
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          DOVES reveal ‘Best of..’ track listing and announce new Sheffield and Manchester live shows

          August 26, 2025

          DOVES have revealed the name of the unreleased track set to appear on their upcoming collection of three-decade-spanning career highs, ‘So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves’, alongside the 18 other hit singles, album highlights and […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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
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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

        • 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// 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
          Interviews

          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

          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 […]

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STAYCATIONS find the sweet spot with dreamy new single 'Ophelia'
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STAYCATIONS find the sweet spot with dreamy new single ‘Ophelia’

April 7, 2017 XS Noize

Cambridge 5-Piece Staycations unveil their latest soulful, infectious single ‘Ophelia’, a bar raising effort replete with the classic dreamy-indie touches they’ve established on recent singles ‘Hey Guys‘ and ‘The Enemy‘. Formed of brothers Lewis Marriott-Hall […]

Listen To The New Single From KID ASTRAY - 'Fall To My Knees'
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Listen To The New Single From KID ASTRAY – ‘Fall To My Knees’

April 7, 2017 XS Noize

Norwegian indie-pop outfit Kid Astray return after a flurry of EP releases to deliver their latest electronic anthem ‘Fall To My Knees’, due out on the 11th March 2017 via Sony Music. Having known each […]

THE CHARLATANS Release New Single "Plastic Machinery" Off Forthcoming Album - Listen
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THE CHARLATANS Release New Single “Plastic Machinery” Off Forthcoming Album – Listen

April 6, 2017 XS Noize

The Charlatans have released their new single “Plastic Machinery,” available now for download and streaming. The song is from the band’s thirteenth album entitled Different Days, due out May 26, 2017 via BMG. Co-produced by […]

SUPERFOOD share 'Double Dutch (Dubble Dutch)' remix
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SUPERFOOD share ‘Double Dutch (Dubble Dutch)’ remix

March 27, 2017 XS Noize

With the band currently a week into the inaugural Dirty Hit Tour, with a homecoming Birmingham show tonight, Superfood today share a remix of recent single, with ‘Double Dutch (Dubble Dutch)’ available hear below. Of […]

LEA PORCELAIN unveil Springsteen cover of ‘Streets of Philadelphia’
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LEA PORCELAIN unveil Springsteen cover of ‘Streets of Philadelphia’

March 27, 2017 XS Noize

London via Berlin alternative electronic post-punk duo, Lea Porcelain, fresh from the acclaim for their latest single ‘Bones’, unleash a brooding, alternative take on Springsteen’s classic, ‘Streets of Philadelphia’. Recorded as a Christmas present for […]

THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS share new single 'Whiteout Conditions' - Listen
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THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS share new single ‘Whiteout Conditions’ – Listen

March 24, 2017 XS Noize

Critically acclaimed supergroup The New Pornographers are premiering the title track of their forthcoming full-length record Whiteout Conditions today. Stream/share the song here. The album is due April 7th and is the first release on […]

Listen To TOM CHAPLIN - ‘Solid Gold’ ft. JONES
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Listen To TOM CHAPLIN – ‘Solid Gold’ ft. JONES

March 21, 2017 XS Noize

It’s been a busy start to the year for Tom Chaplin, just back from an intimate American club tour with his amazing band. Luckily he’s found time to return to the studio and record a […]

ERASURE - Announce New Album 'World Be Gone' + Headline Tour Dates
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Listen To First ERASURE Track ‘Love You To The Sky’ From Their New Album ‘World Be Gone’

March 17, 2017 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have released the first track from their brand new album, World Be Gone, out 19 May 2017. The track, which premiered on Chris Evans’ BBC Radio 2 programme, is […]

Goldfrapp have revealed their new track, ‘Ocean’ - Listen
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Goldfrapp have revealed their new track, ‘Ocean’ – Listen

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

Goldfrapp have revealed their new track, ‘Ocean’, which is taken from their forthcoming album ‘Silver Eye’, released on March 31st through Mute. The brooding new track further showcases the industrial, metallic and electronic sound of […]

Listen to Brand New Single 'Floral Dresses' from Lucy Rose Feat. The Staves
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Listen to Brand New Single ‘Floral Dresses’ from Lucy Rose Feat. The Staves

March 2, 2017 XS Noize

Lucy Rose has announced details of a new single, her first through Communion Records, and the first music to be lifted from an exciting new album project. It follows a film trailer which launched last […]

Listen to lead track from new Manchester artist ‘Rory Wynne’ from ‘What Would Rory Wynne Do? EP,
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Listen to lead track from new Manchester artist ‘Rory Wynne’ from ‘What Would Rory Wynne Do? EP,

March 1, 2017 XS Noize

Rory Wynne has released his debut EP ‘What Would Rory Wynne Do?’ The tracks were produced by The Coral’s James Skelly and Richard Turvey (Blossoms, Cabbage, She Drew the Gun) at Liverpool’s Parr Street Studios. […]

TEN FÉ Share New Single "Twist Your Arm" - Listen
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Ten Fé release Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas rework of ‘Twist Your Arm’ – LISTEN

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

After Ben Moorhouse and Leo a.k.a Ten Fé released Twist Your Arm, their bluesy-electro-stomper produced by Ewan Pearson (Jagwar Ma, M83, The Rapture), which was NME’s New Music of the Day, Line Of Best Fit’s […]

The Pale White unveil their debut single ‘Reaction’ - LISTEN
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The Pale White unveil their debut single ‘Reaction’ – LISTEN

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

The emerging Newcastle trio The Pale White released their debut single ‘Reaction’ on Ignition 45’s at the end of January. Since it’s release it’s clocked up over 115k streams on Spotify, has been added to […]

LUNCH LADIES unveil dreamy new track "Love Is Overrated" - LISTEN
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LUNCH LADIES unveil dreamy new track “Love Is Overrated” – LISTEN

February 20, 2017 XS Noize

NJ-based dream-pop band Lunch Ladies are now sharing, “Love Is Overrated,” the second single off of their forthcoming debut LP, Down on Sunset Strip. The track premiered over at Hello Giggles, where Cynthia Rittenbach (vox, […]

Crazy Bones Share Video for Forthcoming EP Track 'Melting' - Watch
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Crazy Bones Share Video for Forthcoming EP Track ‘Melting’ – Watch

February 8, 2017 XS Noize

Check out below the video for ‘Melting’ by Toronto based Crazy Bones from their forthcoming Cosmic Drips EP, out March 2nd. “I wrote this song when I was living in Tofino sitting by the ocean […]

Empathy Test return for 2017 with their new EP ‘By My Side’ - Listen to track
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Empathy Test return for 2017 with their new EP ‘By My Side’ – Listen to track

February 7, 2017 XS Noize

Empathy Test return for 2017 with their new EP ‘By My Side’. With echoes of CHVRCHES and Purity Ring, the enigmatic duo have impressed with their brooding electro sound; winning critical praise and a legion […]

Jenn Grant reveals title track of forthcoming New album "Paradise" - Listen
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Jenn Grant reveals title track of forthcoming New album “Paradise” – Listen

February 6, 2017 XS Noize

Jenn Grant has shared a new single, Paradise,” off her upcoming album of the same name. Grant’s new album will be released via Ba Da Bing Records on March 3. “Paradise” is the follow up to […]

Listen To 'Nothing Lasts Forever (And It's Fine)' The New Single From Flora Cash
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Listen To ‘Nothing Lasts Forever (And It’s Fine)’ The New Single From Flora Cash

February 6, 2017 XS Noize

An old Swedish proverb goes ‘Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow’. Interesting on how we can all still relate to it today, most of the day, day after day, every single day… […]

Listen to ‘Big Picture’ The New Single from London Grammar
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Listen to ‘Big Picture’ The New Single from London Grammar

February 2, 2017 XS Noize

London Grammar today release new single, ‘Big Picture’ via Metal & Dust/ Ministry Of Sound. Produced by acclaimed British musician Jon Hopkins (Brian Eno, King Creosote), this immense, sweeping soundscape is the second track to […]

Track of the Day: The Dears - 'Here's To The Death Of All The Romance'
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Listen to ‘To Hold and Have’ by The Dears from their sixth studio album, Times Infinity Volume One

January 27, 2017 XS Noize

The Dears will return with their sixth studio album, Times Infinity Volume One, due out on February 3, 2017 through Dangerbird Records. The record will arrive just ahead of the Montréal band’s first UK tour […]

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