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          Kaiser Chiefs announce 2025 UK outdoor shows to celebrate 20 years of ‘Employment’

          November 1, 2024

          After announcing a massive hometown show at Leeds’ Temple Newsam Park for May 2025, to celebrate 20 years of their iconic debut album Employment, Yorkshire indie icons Kaiser Chiefs announce further 20th anniversary celebration shows […]

          INHALER 
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          INHALER announce new album ‘Open Wide’ & biggest ever UK tour

          November 1, 2024

          INHALER has today announced details of their new album alongside their biggest-ever UK tour and a string of dates in Europe and Asia. The Dublin four-piece will release their third album, ‘Open Wide,’ on February 7th via Polydor […]

          IN FOCUS// The Cure at The SSE Arena Belfast
          News

          BBC2 to Celebrate The Cure’s New Album ‘Songs of a Lost World’ with a Special Evening of Programming

          November 1, 2024

          THE CURE’s long-awaited, critically acclaimed new album, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD, their first new release in 16 years, is out now. The band will be performing their only scheduled show of the year tonight […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Cure - Songs of a Lost World
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Cure – Songs of a Lost World

          October 25, 2024

          After a sixteen-year wait, Songs of a Lost World, The Cure’s highly anticipated fourteenth studio album, has finally arrived. Rumours about the release date began circulating as far back as 2018, a testament to frontman […]

          Amyl and The Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Amyl and The Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness

          October 24, 2024

          Honest – perhaps the best way to define this Melbourne four-piece, which grew from the city’s pub-rock scene. There’s no flannel, no pretences, just good old-fashioned, down-to-earth music and attitude. In this overly antiseptic world, […]

        • 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 […]

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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
          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: Dhani Harrison at EartH, London
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Dhani Harrison at EartH, London

          October 24, 2024

          Anticipation was high when Dhani Harrison released his debut album IN///PARALLEL in 2017. Prior to that, he had already established himself as a thoughtful and accomplished musician through his work with bands like The New […]

          Crowded House
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          LIVE REVIEW: Crowded House at O2 Arena, London

          October 12, 2024

          Crowded House has been remarkably prolific in recent years, with a quarter of their albums released in the 2020s—a striking feat for a band that first formed in 1985. This makes sense, given the band’s […]

        • 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// The Waeve at Village Underground, London Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Waeve at Village Underground, London

          November 1, 2024

          On October 29, 2024, The Waeve (Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall) performed a sold-out show at London’s Village Underground. This concert marked their largest headline performance to date, celebrating the release of their second […]

          IN FOCUS// Lacuna Coil at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Lacuna Coil at Rock City, Nottingham

          October 31, 2024

          Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil delivered an electrifying performance at Rock City in Nottingham just days before Halloween, setting the perfect tone for the spooky season. The band’s dynamic vocal duo—Cristina Scabbia and Andrea […]

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        • Kaiser Chiefs
          Gigs

          Kaiser Chiefs announce 2025 UK outdoor shows to celebrate 20 years of ‘Employment’

          November 1, 2024

          After announcing a massive hometown show at Leeds’ Temple Newsam Park for May 2025, to celebrate 20 years of their iconic debut album Employment, Yorkshire indie icons Kaiser Chiefs announce further 20th anniversary celebration shows […]

          The Horrors
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          To mark Halloween, The Horrors release new track ‘Trial By Fire’

          October 31, 2024

          To mark Halloween, The Horrors today release ‘Trial By Fire’, the second track to be taken from their recently announced sixth studio album ‘Night Life’, out March 21st via Fiction Records. The band will play […]

          Scissor Sisters
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          Scissor Sisters Return To Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of Their No.1 Album ‘Scissor Sisters’

          October 31, 2024

          The long-awaited reunion that fans have been clamouring for is here: Scissor Sisters are back and readying their first live shows in over 12 years. 2024 marks the 20-year anniversary of the band’s debut album […]

  • Interviews
        • M the Myth
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: M the Myth on ‘Pin-Up Boy,’ Social Media Insights & 2025 Plans

          November 1, 2024

          M the Myth is someone not afraid to break boundaries. An artist who identifies as trans-non-binary, both they and their music represent what it means to be unashamedly yourself. Myth’s music serves as a mouthpiece […]

          KiKi Holli
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          INTERVIEW: KiKi Holli Discusses Her New Single ‘WIN U OVER’

          October 21, 2024

          Los Angeles-based, multi-faceted pop singer-songwriter KiKi Holli recently released her new single, “WIN U OVER,” a contagious Nu Disco track produced by Grammy-nominated Ethan Allen. “WIN U OVER” follows on the heels of Holli’s dance […]

          Hana Giraldo
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Hana Giraldo Talks ‘Reputation’, Artistic Influences & Social Media

          September 20, 2024

          They say talent often runs in the family, for Hana Giraldo, that has undoubtedly proven to be true. As the daughter of iconic musicians Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Hana has carved her path in […]

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        • Into the Depths: Sister Ghost Discusses the Creation of 'Beyond the Water'
          Podcasts

          Into the Depths: Sister Ghost Discusses the Creation of ‘Beyond the Water’

          October 30, 2024

          In Episode #198 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Irish artist Sister Ghost about her long-awaited debut album, Beyond The Water. Recorded in Los Angeles in the summer of 2022 with producer […]

          Wendy James
          Podcasts

          Shaping the Past and Future: Wendy James on Her New Album ‘The Shape of History’

          October 23, 2024

          In Episode #197 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Wendy James about her new album, The Shape Of History. English singer-songwriter Wendy James burst onto the British music scene in 1988 as […]

          Unveiling Ecce Homo: Gavin Friday on Music, Art, and Self-Expression
          Podcasts

          Gavin Friday Unveils the Creative Journey Behind His New Album ‘Ecce Homo’

          October 16, 2024

          In Episode #196 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Irish renaissance man Gavin Friday about his highly anticipated new solo album Ecce Homo out 25th October. The new album – produced by […]

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ANCIENT SKY -  share new song and detail 'Mosaic' out June 9 on Wharf Cat Records
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ANCIENT SKY – share new song and detail ‘Mosaic’ out June 9 on Wharf Cat Records

April 22, 2015 XS Noize

Mosaic is a new statement of purpose for Ancient Sky and a record that defines the band as one of rock n’ roll’s heaviest and most dynamic units. With a collection of Brian Markham’s best […]

STEVE HEWITT'S 'Love Amongst Ruin' premiere 'Lose Your Way' video, Watch
New Music

STEVE HEWITT’S ‘Love Amongst Ruin’ premiere ‘Lose Your Way’ video, Watch

April 22, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of Love Amongst Ruin’s new album on 1st June, title track and lead single ‘Lose Your Way’ will be released on 11th May. It’s accompanied by a video wracked with decay […]

SERVICE BELLS - DEBUT EP – RELEASED APRIL 13TH + Free Download
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SERVICE BELLS – DEBUT EP – RELEASED APRIL 13TH + Free Download

April 22, 2015 XS Noize

Service Bells might just be the next huge Australian rock band. Featuring former members of Sydney indie rockers Cameras and Ernest Ellis, their sound shares the same gravitas and power as the likes of QOTSA […]

WAXAHATCHEE - Shares New Single 'La Loose' - Listen
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WAXAHATCHEE – Shares New Single ‘La Loose’ – Listen

April 22, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of new album ‘Ivy Tripp’ to an abundance of critical acclaim earlier this month, confirming Katie Crutchfield as ‘one of the finest young songwriters in America’, Waxahatchee has announced the new single […]

BUZZCOCKS NEW SINGLE – ‘IN THE BACK’ RELEASED ON 1-2-3-4 RECORDS – 9TH MARCH 2015
New Music

BUZZCOCKS perform “Keep On Believing” on Late Night with Seth Meyers!

April 21, 2015 XS Noize

Buzzcocks stopped by the Late Night Show with Seth Meyers yesterday to perform “Keep On Believing” from their latest album. The Way is the band’s ninth studio album since their formation in Manchester in 1976 […]

JOHN LENNON'S BACK CATALOGUE NOW ON SPOTIFY
New Music

JOHN LENNON’S REMASTERED BOXED COLLECTION OUT JUNE 8TH

April 21, 2015 XS Noize

John Lennon’s eight solo studio albums, remastered from their original analogue masters, have been newly cut to vinyl from 96k digital files for Lennon, a new 9LP boxed collection on heavyweight, 180-gram vinyl with faithfully […]

BADLY DRAWN BOY -  To tour The Hour of Bewilderbeast for 15th Anniversary Tour
Gigs

BADLY DRAWN BOY – To tour The Hour of Bewilderbeast for 15th Anniversary Tour

April 21, 2015 XS Noize

To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of The Hour of Bewilderbeast album, Badly Drawn Boy is proud to announce ‘The Hour Of Bewilderbeast’ UK tour. The tour begins in Bristol at St George’s on July 24th […]

BEAR'S DEN receive Ivor Novello Awards Nomination
New Music

BEAR’S DEN receive Ivor Novello Awards Nomination

April 21, 2015 XS Noize

‘Above The Clouds Of Pompeii’ by Bear’s Den has picked up a nomination at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards, as revealed this morning (21st April). The song, taken from the London-based band’s debut album, ‘Islands’ […]

GIRLFRIEND - ANNOUNCE EP: 'ARRIVE ALONE, LEAVE ALONE'
New Music

GIRLFRIEND – ANNOUNCE EP: ‘ARRIVE ALONE, LEAVE ALONE’

April 21, 2015 XS Noize

‘Arrive Alone, Leave Alone’ is the new EP from Manchester’s GIRL FRIEND featuring Guardian New band of the Week favourite ‘Monte Carlo’, blog endorsed ‘Stop’ and two new tracks from this sleek disco-glittered four piece. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: KILL THE WAVES - BETTER DAYS - listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: KILL THE WAVES – BETTER DAYS – listen

April 21, 2015 XS Noize

Kill The Waves have released their debut album, The One That Could Have Been via Bloc+Music. The One That Could Have Been defies convention as Kill The Waves pull on their vast array of inspirations […]

EDITORS - Give away brand new song 'No Harm' - Listen
New Music

EDITORS – Give away brand new song ‘No Harm’ – Listen

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

Editors have made new track ‘No Harm’ available to download for free on their website after fan Erik Drost found it on the album sampler CD ‘Play It Again Sam’ where it was buried away […]

TRACK OF THE DAY - ZEFUR WOLVES - 'TROUBLED SOUL':  Exclusive 1st listen
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ZEFUR WOLVES – ZEFUR WOLVES

April 20, 2015 Lori Gava

The Welsh five piece Zefur Wolves have released their debut self titled album “Zefur Wolves”. A glimpse at the cover art gives you an indication of where their heart is, with its Native American totem […]

HAPPY MONDAYS  'PILLS 'N' THRILLS  ANNOUNCED AS SPECIAL  MANCHESTER ACADEMY - 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW 1
Gigs

HAPPY MONDAYS ‘PILLS ‘N’ THRILLS ANNOUNCED AS SPECIAL MANCHESTER ACADEMY – 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

A match made in Madchester. As the legendary venue that is the Manchester Academy celebrates 25 years of Rock’n’Roll history and counting this year, so too does an album so revolutionary it would almost instantaneously […]

TONY VOLKER to release 'Break & Reshape EP' in June
New Music

TONY VOLKER to release ‘Break & Reshape EP’ in June

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

Tony Volker is a South London songwriter who makes artfully produced electro-folk, showcased perfectly by the tracks on his new EP ‘Break & Reshape’ released on 12″ vinyl and as a digital download. Volker’s mellifluous […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce November 2015 UK arena live dates
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS announce November 2015 UK arena live dates

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

Following the acclaim of their 16th album BIG MUSIC & current UK tour, due to phenomenal demand (and to cap off what has been a remarkable year for the band), Simple Minds today announce that […]

Watch THE PRODIGY feat SLEAFORD MODS' "Ibiza" promo video
Gigs

Watch THE PRODIGY feat SLEAFORD MODS’ “Ibiza” promo video

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

In the wake of once again hitting the #1 spot in the Official UK Album Chart with their new long-player ‘The Day Is My Enemy’, The Prodigy share the video for album standout ‘Ibiza’ featuring […]

THE PIXIES - Doolittle 25th Anniversary
Album Reviews

THE PIXIES – Doolittle 25th Anniversary

April 20, 2015 Lori Gava

The Pixies ‘Doolittle’ is one of the seminal records of the late 80’s; it is hard to believe but the album turns 25 this month. To celebrate The Pixies are re releasing Doolittle with a three disc […]

ROSENBLUME - LIVERPOOL'S BRIGHT NEW TROUBADOUR TALENT UNVEILS EP:
New Music

ROSENBLUME – LIVERPOOL’S BRIGHT NEW TROUBADOUR TALENT UNVEILS EP:

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

Liverpudlian troubadour Rosenblume has announced details of his first official EP release: ‘All Through The Fire, All Through The Rain’. The four track record is due to be released on 27th April 2015 via Conflict […]

The Acorn: premiere new video for 'Influence' Watch
New Music

The Acorn: premiere new video for ‘Influence’ Watch

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

The Acorn is the recording project of Ottawa-based musician Rolf Klausener. The band will release their new studio album Vieux Loup on 1st June 2015. “The song was built around a vocal improvisation from about […]

PLAYING MARS - Share new track ‘Burning Desire’ - Listen
New Music

PLAYING MARS – Share new track ‘Burning Desire’ – Listen

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

The enigmatic duo made up of Jeff Shapiro and Angelique Lihou, aka ‘Playing Mars’ are hitting the high notes with new track ‘Burning Desire’. The newly formed two-piece are set to release the stunningly eerie […]

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