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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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          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 […]

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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: 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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
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          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 […]

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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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          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
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          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          All Points East has always prided itself on curating a forward-thinking electronic bill, and this year was no exception. Chase & Status set Victoria Park alight with their trademark mix of drum ’n’ bass and […]

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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, […]

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        • Eros Ramazzotti
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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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THE HUNNA announce new single 'We Could Be'
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THE HUNNA announce new single ‘We Could Be’

January 19, 2016 XS Noize

Following their explosive debut single ‘Bonfire’, The Hunna kick off what looks set to be a massive 2016 for the band, with the release of a stunning single entitled ‘We Could Be’, out now via […]

COURTNEY BARNETT RELEASES NEW SONG "THREE PACKS A DAY",  LISTEN NOW
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COURTNEY BARNETT RELEASES NEW SONG “THREE PACKS A DAY”,  LISTEN NOW

January 12, 2016 XS Noize

2015 was a massive year for Courtney Barnett. The Melbourne-based artist released her debut album Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit to rave reviews, toured the world and secured a GRAMMY® […]

GWEN STEFANI'S 'Used To Love You' Gets Official Remix by MAIZE - Listen
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GWEN STEFANI’S ‘Used To Love You’ Gets Official Remix by MAIZE – Listen

January 6, 2016 XS Noize

Gwen Stefani’s latest Top 20 smash, ‘Used To Love You’ has received a club ready re-work courtesy of Los Angeles based electronic duo MAIZE. The new take on the track is an absolute dance floor […]

All girl Bristol three-piece IDESTROY reveal debut single 'Vanity Loves Me'
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All girl Bristol three-piece IDESTROY reveal debut single ‘Vanity Loves Me’

January 6, 2016 XS Noize

Blasting straight into 2016 comes Bristol three-piece IDestroy, mixing teenage rock’n’roll rebellion with riot grrrl sensibilities, bubblegum pop melodies and a whole heap of sneering, yet charming attitude. Their debut EP, ‘Vanity Loves Me’, is […]

TUFF LOVE share new video for 'Crocodile'.
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TUFF LOVE share new video for ‘Crocodile’.

January 4, 2016 XS Noize

After recently announcing news of their debut LP ‘Resort’, which compiles their three EPs to date as one 15-track record, due Jan 29th via Lost Map Records, Glaswegian guitar-pop duo Tuff Love share a kaleidoscopic […]

Listen to ELLIOTT POWER FORMATION remix of “Sword Souls”
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Listen to ELLIOTT POWER FORMATION remix of “Sword Souls”

January 4, 2016 XS Noize

What have lost Samurais, early Bjork, The Streets and Lord Kitchener have in common? It sounds like the punchline to a particularly surreal riddle, but the answer is that they are the wellsprings of the […]

THOUSAND FINGERS shares new single 'Down'
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THOUSAND FINGERS shares new single ‘Down’

December 16, 2015 XS Noize

Sound Engineer, London based, Istanbul born, pizza and pineapple appreciator Thousand Fingers coming with his debut EP after releasing solo singles/remixes and putting out many acclaimed works with his disco house duo Paradisko. His debut […]

DOUG TUTTLE announces album 'IT CALLS ON ME', Hear new single "Falling To Believe".
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DOUG TUTTLE announces album ‘IT CALLS ON ME’, Hear new single “Falling To Believe”.

December 16, 2015 XS Noize

New Hampshire-native Doug Tuttle returns with his second solo record It Calls On Me that’s set for release on Trouble In Mind, February 19, 2016. He’s unveiled the first single “Falling To Believe” which you […]

Glasgow's ELARA CALUNA sprinkle some 'Silver Dust' over Xmas: Debut single
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Glasgow’s ELARA CALUNA sprinkle some ‘Silver Dust’ over Xmas: Debut single

December 15, 2015 XS Noize

‘Silver Dust’ is the debut single from Glasgow’s elara caluna – comprising songwriters Benedict Salter and Kitty Hall. The single is released on 18th December on 7’’ Vinyl, with etched artwork, and is limited to […]

PIXX - unveils  'Deplore' Video
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PIXX – unveils ‘Deplore’ Video

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Pixx, the creative alias of songwriter Hannah Rodgers, has launched a new video for her song ‘Deplore’. Directed by the Marshall Darlings (the same filmmakers behind the visuals for Pixx’s previous single ‘Fall In’) and […]

Listen to 'From Me To You' The Stunning New Single from JESS THRISTAN
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Listen to ‘From Me To You’ The Stunning New Single from JESS THRISTAN

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

In 2014 at the age of 18 Jess began creating her debut album, working with the likes of Steve Crisanthou (Corinne Bailey-Rae, Eliza Dolittle) and Jonny Wright (Foxes, Becky Hill). She released her debut single […]

Listen to 'Plastic Ocean' the latest track from SUGARMEN
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Listen to ‘Plastic Ocean’ the latest track from SUGARMEN

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

2015 has been a huge year for Sugarmen. The band played two Hyde Park shows with The Who and Blur, as well as sharing stages with Sleaford Mods, The Bohicas, Hooton Tennis Club, Deer Hunter, […]

KAREN MAV - Releases Phil Spector Style Christmas Single - Listen
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KAREN MAV – Releases Phil Spector Style Christmas Single – Listen

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

The new single from Karen Mav,’Take Me Home For Christmas’ has been welcomed onto the Christmas playlist of radio stations all over the world, and the video, unveiled today, is set to melt even the […]

MYSTERY JETS share new single ‘TELOMERE’ - Listen
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MYSTERY JETS share new single ‘TELOMERE’ – Listen

December 7, 2015 XS Noize

Mystery Jets have unveiled their new single “Telomere”. The track is taken from the band’s eagerly awaited new album, ‘Curve Of The Earth,’ which will be released on 15th January 2016. This is the fifth […]

WOVOKA GENTLE reveal video for lead single 'You have Saved Our Lives, We Are Eternally Grateful'
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WOVOKA GENTLE reveal video for lead single ‘You have Saved Our Lives, We Are Eternally Grateful’

November 27, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from the success of their impressive debut self-titled EP in the summer, Blue continues to exhibit Wovoka Gentle’s fusing of 60s-inspired psychedelic landscapes, sampling, analogue synthesis and sound manipulation with traditional songwriting discipline. […]

InTechnicolour premiere new single 'We Are All Losing' - Listen
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InTechnicolour premiere new single ‘We Are All Losing’ – Listen

November 27, 2015 XS Noize

Hailing from Brighton, stoner/groove rock quintet InTechnicolour are now gearing up to release their debut self-titled EP. A year in the making, InTechnicolour are born into the world with a refined sound and a fully […]

BROKEN BOY share video for new single 'Ready' - Watch
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BROKEN BOY share video for new single ‘Ready’ – Watch

November 27, 2015 XS Noize

Broken Boy have released their brand new single Ready, out now via Vadana Records. Having both played in their own projects in the past, brothers Cam and Stewart Black decided they wanted to bring things […]

FUFANU - share 'Your Collection' video
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FUFANU – share ‘Your Collection’ video

November 27, 2015 XS Noize

Launching at last November’s Iceland Airwaves, within the space of a week, Fufanu had become the most talked about new band of the festival, made their UK live debut at London’s JaJaJa night and supported […]

Listen to Brand New Single 'Love You Cause You're There' from London Rockers HIDDEN CHARMS
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Listen to Brand New Single ‘Love You Cause You’re There’ from London Rockers HIDDEN CHARMS

November 26, 2015 XS Noize

Blues rockers Hidden Charms have officially released their highly anticipated new single Love You Cause You’re There and B-side Scarab Beetle Shuffle. The track serves as the perfect follow-up to their hugely successful debut double […]

UPSET - share video for latest release 'Away' - Watch
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UPSET – share video for latest release ‘Away’ – Watch

November 26, 2015 XS Noize

Los Angeles’ pop punk powerhouse Upset have released a music video for “Away,” a track from their newest EP, ’76, out now on Lauren Records. The video was filmed by the band on their recent […]

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