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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 […]

          Oasis
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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 […]

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing

          August 25, 2025

          Four years after their Brit Award-winning Blue Weekend gave them their first UK No. 1, Wolf Alice return with The Clearing—an album that feels less like a follow-up and more like a hard-earned arrival. Rather […]

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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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          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, […]

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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
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          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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FUTURE ELEVATORS share new track 'ALABAMA SONG' off debut album
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FUTURE ELEVATORS share new track ‘ALABAMA SONG’ off debut album

February 25, 2016 XS Noize

Born out of an ever-growing scene, Birmingham, Alabama’s Future Elevators will release their self-titled debut album on 1st April via Communicating Vessels. The album was produced by Lynn Bridges and Mixed by Darrell Thorp (Radiohead’s […]

STATES OF EMOTION Share 'Rag & Bone Men' From Forthcoming album ‘Black & White to Gold’
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STATES OF EMOTION Share New Single ‘BACK TO BACK’ – Listen

February 23, 2016 XS Noize

States of Emotion have been through enough drama already, thanks. They deserve a good 2016. In the past three years the Essex natives have endured enough label and wider industry shenanigans that would kill a […]

RICKY WARWICK - shares new track 'Celebrating Sinking' - Listen
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RICKY WARWICK – shares new track ‘Celebrating Sinking’ – Listen

February 19, 2016 XS Noize

BLACK STAR RIDERS frontman Ricky Warwick is set to release his two solo albums, ‘When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)’ and ‘Hearts On Trees’, as a double CD on 26th […]

Manchester's PARTISAN Share New Track 'TWO LOVERS' - Listen
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Manchester’s PARTISAN Share New Track ‘TWO LOVERS’ – Listen

February 18, 2016 XS Noize

Partisan formed in Manchester, UK early in 2013. As the name implies they are passionate about their mission to position themselves as serious contenders, taking on the music scene with their punchy, bold and unflinching […]

DMA's reveal new single 'In The Moment' from debut Album 'Hills End'
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DMA’s reveal new single ‘In The Moment’ from debut Album ‘Hills End’

February 18, 2016 XS Noize

The wait for DMA’S debut album is almost over with ‘Hills End’ being released February 26th on Infectious Music. Following on from Radio One A-listed single ‘Delete’ ‘DMAs continue their quest to deliver another anthem […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY Reveal New Single 'Self Realization'
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY Reveal New Single ‘Self Realization’

February 9, 2016 XS Noize

Deltasonic’s psychedelic rockers The Vryll Society have announced the release of their brand new single Self Realization, the latest offering from one of the most spine-tingling bands around. The track, a speedy excursion of Kraut […]

FRASER JANE unveils 'ENOUGH' video
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FRASER JANE unveils ‘ENOUGH’ video

February 8, 2016 XS Noize

Fraser Jane has unveiled the beautifully artistic video for her debut single ‘ENOUGH’, due for release on February 19th.The spliced images twist through a myriad of mind-boggling colours and outlandish personalities. The Irish singer intertwines […]

ANNA OF THE NORTH shares HENRY KRINKLE remix, listen
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ANNA OF THE NORTH shares HENRY KRINKLE remix, listen

February 5, 2016 XS Noize

Back in November Anna of the North shared the epic and swooning single The Dreamer, via Different Recordings / Honeymoon / Hub. The track was an online smash, quickly reaching no 2 in Hype Machine, […]

Check out the new single from PAVES 'Take Me While I'm Here'
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Check out the new single from PAVES ‘Take Me While I’m Here’

February 4, 2016 XS Noize

London four-piece Paves have revealed their new single ‘Take Me While I’m Here’. With the swaggering bluesy guitar of Blossoms and propulsive rhythm of early Kings of Leon, the song is an aspirational anthem with […]

ANNABEL JONES Shares latest track 'IOU', Listen 1
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ANNABEL JONES Shares latest track ‘IOU’, Listen

February 4, 2016 XS Noize

Once upon a time, pop stars tore up pictures of the pope and cursed out the Queen on television. Most days, that era seems long dead. We live in a landscape where being on-brand trumps […]

TERRIBLY YOURS - RELEASES NEW TRACK "NO GENIUS", Listen
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TERRIBLY YOURS – RELEASES NEW TRACK “NO GENIUS”, Listen

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Terribly Yours, the New Wave indie project of Brooklyn’s Sean Bones, is pleased to release his new single “No Genius,” a dysfunctional break up song with a nod to OMD and The Cars. Terribly Yours […]

Listen to DAMON ALBARN remix of FUFANU'S 'Ballerina in the Rain'
Gigs

Listen to DAMON ALBARN remix of FUFANU’S ‘Ballerina in the Rain’

January 29, 2016 XS Noize

Following it’s premiere yesterday, Damon Albarn’s remix of Fufanu’s new single ‘Ballerina In The Rain’ is now available to stream via SoundCloud, listen below. The single is released 11th March via One Little Indian [soundcloud […]

THE JADE ASSEMBLY return with new single 'NOTHING CHANGES' - listen
Gigs

THE JADE ASSEMBLY return with new single ‘NOTHING CHANGES’ – listen

January 28, 2016 XS Noize

Manchester has always synomynous with music. So many bands, so much attitude, so much history. Some bands concern themselves with style, neglecting substance. Some bands, like The Jade Assembly, claim to have both. From the […]

HOLY ESQUE reveal new single 'Tear'
Gigs

HOLY ESQUE reveal new single ‘Tear’

January 28, 2016 XS Noize

Holy Esque start their 2016 with the announcement of new single ‘Tear’, released on a limited edition 7” via Beyond The Frequency. The soaring anthem is taken from the Glaswegian band’s debut album At Hope’s […]

SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS Premiere New Track, 'Ablaze' - Listen
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SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS Premiere New Track, ‘Ablaze’ – Listen

January 27, 2016 XS Noize

School Of Seven Bells have announced new single ‘Ablaze’, taken from their eagerly awaited upcoming and final record, SVIIB, released February 26th via Full Time Hobby (Europe) and Vagrant Records (US). The euphoric and brightly […]

STATES OF EMOTION Share 'Rag & Bone Men' From Forthcoming album ‘Black & White to Gold’
Gigs

STATES OF EMOTION Share ‘Rag & Bone Men’ From Forthcoming album ‘Black & White to Gold’

January 27, 2016 XS Noize

States of Emotion have been through enough drama already, thanks. They deserve a good 2016. In the past three years the Essex natives have endured enough label and wider industry shenanigans that would kill a […]

BEN ABRAHAM shares new video for 'You & Me' - Watch
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BEN ABRAHAM shares new video for ‘You & Me’ – Watch

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

Australian artist Ben Abraham, whom the Sydney Morning Herald calls “one of the best new male voices,” debuts a new Oh Yeah Wow-directed video for “You And Me” today, watch it here. “You And Me” […]

Listen to "Wedding" the new single from POLICA
Gigs

Listen to “Wedding” the new single from POLICA

January 23, 2016 XS Noize

Following their rapturous return at the end of 2015, Minneapolis’ POLIÇA unveil their new single, “Wedding.” It’s the second track to surface from their upcoming album United Crushers (due out March 4th on Memphis Industries), […]

DMA’S Unveil Brand New video for ‘Delete', Watch
Gigs

DMA’S Unveil Brand New video for ‘Delete’, Watch

January 21, 2016 XS Noize

Since the DMA’S burst on the scene last year they have not stopped with thrilling and anthemic shows all over the world. They have just finished recording their debut album ‘Hills End’ which is due […]

MONEY - announce London and Manchester shows in November
Gigs

MONEY share video for ‘I’ll Be The Night’, taken from new album “Suicide Songs”

January 20, 2016 XS Noize

MONEY have shared the video for lead single ‘I’ll Be The Night’. The video shows songwriter Jamie Lee in his natural habitat, surrounded by influences in his London bedsit and along his travels to his […]

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