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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

          Stuart Bailie
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          Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival

          October 8, 2025

          A four-decade chronicle of music, madness, and meaning from one of Belfast’s most respected writers, Belfast music journalist and author Stuart Bailie, has announced details of his new book The Song Is Nearly Over: Music […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

        • 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
          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

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

        • 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
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          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 […]

  • 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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        • Moon Panda
          Podcasts

          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcasts

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcasts

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

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THE PRODIGY premiere new single 'LIGHT UP THE SKY' - Watch Video
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THE PRODIGY premiere new single ‘LIGHT UP THE SKY’ – Watch Video

September 27, 2018 XS Noize

‘Light Up The Sky’ is the explosive new single from The Prodigy, the second track to be lifted from the band’s much-anticipated seventh studio album, ‘No Tourists’ (out November 2nd). The band has also confirmed […]

SPACE Are Back With Stunning New Single 'Metropolis' - Listen Now
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SPACE Are Back With Stunning New Single ‘Metropolis’ – Listen Now

September 26, 2018 XS Noize

Everybody’s favourite Liverpudlian, Britpop 4 piece are back (the ones that have been with us since the 90’s not the 60’s) and they’re just as kooky as they ever were. ‘Metropolis’ is the first single […]

Irish pop sensation LAOISE releases new track 'AGAIN' - Listen Now
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Irish pop sensation LAOISE releases new track ‘AGAIN’ – Listen Now

September 21, 2018 XS Noize

Irish singer LAOISE makes an electrifying return with her new ‘80s-pop-inspired single ‘AGAIN’, out on Friday 21 September. The track is co-written and co-produced by Richey McCourt and Seán Behan, and is taken from her […]

UNLOVED Share new track, ‘Heartbreak’ and announce December show at Hoxton Hall, London
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UNLOVED Share new track, ‘Heartbreak’ and announce December show at Hoxton Hall, London

September 17, 2018 XS Noize

Unloved, the band made up of vocalist and songwriter Jade Vincent, her partner the producer/composer Keefus Ciancia, and the DJ and producer/composer David Holmes, have shared a new track, Heartbreak, their first for Heavenly Recordings. […]

TOY share 2 new tracks - 'The Willo' and 'Energy' - Listen Now
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TOY share 2 new tracks – ‘The Willo’ and ‘Energy’ – Listen Now

September 13, 2018 XS Noize

Since 2010, Toy have earned a reputation as a band of integrity, virtuosity and taste, with Tom, Maxim, Dominic, Charlie and (joining in 2015) Max creating a sound that is embedded in the underground tradition, […]

INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, 'Salt of The Earth'
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SHOTTY HORROH Releases New Single ‘Frank & Stein’ – Listen Now

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

Shotty Horroh announces the release of a brand new single, ‘Frank & Stein,’ now available on all DSPs. The track, written and recorded in Toronto, Canada, is “one of my favourite songs [from the album] […]

FUFANU drop second EP in three-part series; 'Dialogue ii' - Listen Now
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FUFANU drop second EP in three-part series; ‘Dialogue ii’ – Listen Now

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Named ‘Iceland’s most exciting young band’ by Pitchfork after the release of their celebrated sophomore LP Sports last year, enigmatic trio Fufanu have dropped the second instalment in The Dialogue Series – Dialogue ii. The […]

American dream-pop troubadour KRAMIES unveils brand new single: 'The Hill Dweller’ - Listen Now
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American dream-pop troubadour KRAMIES unveils brand new single: ‘The Hill Dweller’ – Listen Now

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

American dream-pop troubadour KRAMIES is delighted to unveil a brand new single: ‘The Hill Dweller’. The track will feature on a forthcoming EP of new material, “Of All The Places Been & Everything The End” arriving on […]

ROTTEN HILL GANG unveil lyric video for single ‘Let Me Breathe’ - Listen Now
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ROTTEN HILL GANG unveil lyric video for single ‘Let Me Breathe’ – Listen Now

August 13, 2018 XS Noize

‘Let Me Breathe’, taken from the brand new Rotten Hill Gang album, ‘Teach Peace’. The gang recently launched the brilliant new record with an exclusive in-store performance for Rough Trade, and have since been aired […]

Ten Fé make triumphant return with new single 'Not Tonight' - Listen Now
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Ten Fé make triumphant return with new single ‘Not Tonight’ – Listen Now

August 13, 2018 XS Noize

Today Ten Fé return with new single ‘Not Tonight’. Expansive and cinematic, the narrative of a suffocating relationship is knowingly delivered through the band’s uplifting pop songcraft. Willingly at odds with anything else on the […]

NOTHING release tranquilizing lullaby 'The Carpenter's Son' - Listen Now
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NOTHING release tranquilizing lullaby ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ – Listen Now

August 10, 2018 XS Noize

Philly shoegazers NOTHING have released their most solemn and personal track today from the new album, Dance on the Blacktop released this August 24th on Relapse Records. ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ is a dream-like, 7-minute lullaby […]

New Glasgow Band ALLIGATOR Release 'Shadow by Your Side' - Listen Now
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New Glasgow Band ALLIGATOR Release ‘Shadow by Your Side’ – Listen Now

August 3, 2018 XS Noize

ALLIGATOR release their first single ‘Shadow By Your Side’ today before they play their first UK festival gig on home turf at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival tomorrow. This follows a run of European festivals at […]

DEAD CEREMONY release pulse-pop title-single ‘Heartache’ - Listen Now
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DEAD CEREMONY release pulse-pop title-single ‘Heartache’ – Listen Now

August 1, 2018 XS Noize

Dead Ceremony is a four-piece from Tunbridge Wells Kent, made up of Christopher Stewart, David Trevillion, Neil Allen and Harry Pearce. Originally the solo-project of lead-singer and songwriter, Christopher, Dead Ceremony became an outfit and […]

THE JJOHNS unveil their debut single release “Sewn" - Listen Now
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THE JJOHNS unveil their debut single release “Sewn” – Listen Now

July 27, 2018 XS Noize

Fresh Liverpool four-piece – THE JJOHNS – are delighted to unveil their debut single release for the Modern Sky UK label: “Sewn”. Inspired by a Fleetwood Mac listening binge while the band were out on […]

IDLES release video for new single "Samaritans" - Watch Now 1
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IDLES release video for new single “Samaritans” – Watch Now

July 25, 2018 XS Noize

This afternoon IDLES have shared new material in a searing takedown of toxic masculinity entitled “Samaritans”. A live favourite for some time, the Theo Watkins directed music video compiles archival clips displaying traditional masculine imagery. […]

Indie Pop outfit SAYTR PLAY unveil energetic new single ‘Fragile’ - Listen Now
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Indie Pop outfit SAYTR PLAY unveil energetic new single ‘Fragile’ – Listen Now

July 24, 2018 XS Noize

Manchester Indie Pop outfit Saytr Play has been making waves across the UK for some time. They return next month (August 17th) with an energetic new single ‘Fragile’, produced by Courteeners bassist Joe Cross, and […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB - Release 'Supernatural' single - Watch Video
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB – Release ‘Supernatural’ single – Watch Video

July 23, 2018 XS Noize

Manchester four-piece THE SLOW READERS CLUB have released their new single, ‘Supernatural’. The new song premiered with Chris Hawkins at BBC 6Music who said The Slow Readers Club are, “A band on the brink of […]

DMA'S reveal new live acoustic video for ‘IN THE AIR’ - Watch Now
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DMA’S release acoustic version of ‘In The Air’ – Watch Now

July 3, 2018 XS Noize

Sydney trio DMA’S have today released an acoustic version of the track ‘In The Air’. Their purity and command of songcraft is on vivid display throughout this version. It’s a beautiful ballad, with sweeping production, […]

PALE WAVES Announce Headline Belfast Show @ Elmwood Hall on Friday 5th October
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PALE WAVES unveil new track ‘Noises’ – Listen Now

July 1, 2018 XS Noize

Pale Waves today unveiled new track ‘Noises’. This follows the release of their latest single ‘Kiss’ and comes in the wake of a string of tour announcements for the UK, Europe, Ireland and North America, […]

FREYA RIDINGS shares new single 'Ultraviolet' - Listen Now
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FREYA RIDINGS shares new single ‘Ultraviolet’ – Listen Now

June 21, 2018 XS Noize

Following the success of her single ‘Lost Without You’, which has now surpassed 16 million streams, Freya Ridings today shares her new single ‘Ultraviolet’ on Good Soldier Records via AWAL Recordings, which was mixed by […]

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