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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 
          News

          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 […]

        • 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: 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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • 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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DOCUMENTA - to release 2nd album 'Drone Pop #' - Listen to track
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DOCUMENTA – to release 2nd album ‘Drone Pop #’ – Listen to track

October 7, 2015 XS Noize

Drone Pop #1 is the second album by cosmic drone-pop septet Documenta. Recorded over four days at Start Together Studios Belfast by Ben McAuley and the band, it also features additional production from David Holmes […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JEFF WOOTTON - ‘The Eternal’ - Listen
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TRACK OF THE DAY: JEFF WOOTTON – ‘The Eternal’ – Listen

October 7, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester born guitarist Jeff Wootton will release his debut single ‘The Eternal’ on 6th November 2015 on Sympathy For Vinyl. The release of ‘The Eternal’ comes on the back of a prolific creative period for Jeff […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE TWILIGHT SAD - 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE' ÒRAN MÓR SESSION VIDEO
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THE TWILIGHT SAD to support THE CURE on US dates

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from Robert Smith covering their own ‘There’s a Girl in the Corner’ earlier this year, The Twilight Sad will be joining The Cure on the British indie legends’ 2016 US tour. It comes […]

COURTNEY BARNETT unveils JACK WHITE - produced limited 7" - Listen
Gigs

COURTNEY BARNETT unveils JACK WHITE – produced limited 7″ – Listen

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

To commemorate what is already shaping up to be an incredible 2015, Courtney Barnett will be releasing not only a stunning repackage of her breakthrough debut album Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I […]

INTERVIEW: LEON MEYA from NORTHERN UPROAR
Interviews

INTERVIEW: LEON MEYA from NORTHERN UPROAR

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

Northern Uproar release a new album on October 9th 2015. ‘Hey Samurai!’, the Mancunian band’s fifth studio album, is set to impress fans and critics alike, challenging preconceptions through its unique blending of classic indie […]

Listen to PAUL McCARTNEY & MICHAEL JACKSON "Say Say Say" NEW 2015 REMIX AND VIDEO
New Music

Listen to PAUL McCARTNEY & MICHAEL JACKSON “Say Say Say” NEW 2015 REMIX AND VIDEO

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

New video launched today, Tuesday October 6th, exclusively on Paul McCartney’s Facebook page HERE celebrates special revamped track featuring previously unheard vocals by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. Voices of Paul and Michael swap positions […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB -  Release New Single + Announce Tour
Gigs

THE SLOW READERS CLUB – Release New Single + Announce Tour

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester is a city synonymous with guitar-driven indie with a rich musical heritage that is hard to ignore. It has arguably given us as many seminal bands as London, whilst also producing producing plenty that […]

Listen to “BLACKSTAR” a brand new track from DAVID BOWIE
New Music

Listen to “BLACKSTAR” a brand new track from DAVID BOWIE

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

Sky Atlantic has today unveiled the opening credits for major new crime drama The Last Panthers, featuring “BLACKSTAR,” a brand new original song written and performed by David Bowie. The first look of the title […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  TORRES - 'COWBOY GUILT' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: TORRES covers Garbage’s ‘Special’

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

To celebrate her upcoming tour with seminal 90s rock band Garbage, TORRES (aka Georgia-bred, Brooklyn-based Mackenzie Scott) is excited to share her version of the band’s classic track, ‘Special’, originally released on their 1998 sophomore album, […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE FRATELLIS  @ Wonder Ballroom Portland OR 10-3-15 2
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: THE FRATELLIS @ Wonder Ballroom Portland OR 10-3-15

October 6, 2015 Cortney Armitage

When Jon Fratelli smiles it appears, he knows a secret. Perhaps it’s entwined with the knowledge that with the band dropping their fourth studio album “Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied” they have once again increased their song […]

BLOC PARTY - unveil new track 'The Love Within' - Listen
New Music

BLOC PARTY – unveil new track ‘The Love Within’ – Listen

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

Bloc Party have shared their new single,’The Love Within’. Bloc Party unveiled the song earlier tonight on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show as her ‘Hottest Record’. The track is from their forthcoming album, ‘Hymns’. […]

NIEVES - STREAM NEW EP OUT TODAY - listen here
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NIEVES – STREAM NEW EP OUT TODAY – listen here

October 5, 2015 XS Noize

Nieves release their new EP this week having just completed a full tour of Scotland last month running alongside their shows at Loopallu, Belladrum Tartan Hearts Festivals, XpoNorth and more. The band have just announced they will […]

TOAD RECORDS release 'David Cameron's Eton Mess' a compilation of Scottish bands
New Music

TOAD RECORDS release ‘David Cameron’s Eton Mess’ a compilation of Scottish bands

October 5, 2015 XS Noize

David Cameron’s Eton Mess is a compliation of embryonic Scottish guitar bands, very few with any more than an EP or two available online. Most of the bands are friends and a lot of musicians […]

LOW - SHARE NEW SONG "LIES" - Listen
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: LOW – ONES AND SIXES

October 5, 2015 Lori Gava

The improbable career of the Duluth, Minnesota based band Low is entering its third decade. They have spanned the globe touring, played the opening spot for Radiohead in 2003 and been covered by rock legend […]

REVEREND AND THE MAKERS Announce New Album & Film 'MIRRORS
Gigs

REVEREND & THE MAKERS – share video for new single ‘Mr Glassalfempty’

October 5, 2015 XS Noize

Reverend & The Makers release a new single Mr Glassalfempty through Cooking Vinyl at midnight on Friday 2nd October. The single is taken from the bands eagerly anticipated fifth album, Mirrors, released one week later […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BLOSSOMS - 'CHARLEMAGNE' - listen
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: BLOSSOMS – ‘CHARLEMAGNE’ – listen

October 5, 2015 XS Noize

Blossoms have revealed their brand new track ‘Charlemagne’ the title track from their new EP which is out on October 30th. Returning to Parr St studios to once again team up with producers James Skelly […]

SAINTSENECA - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'SUCH THINGS' - Listen to track
New Music

SAINTSENECA – ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘SUCH THINGS’ – Listen to track

October 5, 2015 XS Noize

Saintseneca’s powerful new album Such Things is the band’s most cohesive, catchy and accessible output, and a work that solidifies the group’s singer and songwriter Zac Little’s status as one of modern indie music’s most thoughtful and […]

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INTERVIEW: BILLY BIBBY talks to Thomas S. Day

October 5, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Ex-Catfish and the Bottlemen guitarist, Billy Bibby, kindly took the time to chat with Thomas Day and pose for some portraits before his show at The Jubilee Club, hosted by Camden Barfly in London on […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Lana del Rey – Honeymoon
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lana del Rey – Honeymoon

October 4, 2015 Amanda Stock

Much has been written about the singer/songwriter Lana del Rey (born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant) since the much-acclaimed release of her second album “Born to Die” in 2012. (She had previously released a self-titled debut album […]

BILLY BIBBY - Live at Camden Barfly 18th Sept  2015 1
Live Reviews

BILLY BIBBY – Live at Camden Barfly 18th Sept 2015

October 4, 2015 Thomas S. Day

It’s mid September and getting autumnal, but that doesn’t stop London’s Camden from thriving day and night. It’s late by the time I get here, but Billy Bibby (former Catfish and the Bottlemen Writer and […]

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