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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
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          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
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          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
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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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Month: October 2016

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #21 - Niantic
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #21 – Niantic

October 31, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

First Reaction: Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool
News

Radiohead announce their Irish return with a date at 3Arena, Dublin

October 31, 2016 XS Noize

Radiohead have announced their Irish return with a date at 3Arena, Dublin on June 20th 2017. Radiohead will play a number of headline shows and festival dates in the Ireland, UK & Europe in 2017. […]

Track of the Day: Death of Guitar Pop - Rickety Old Train
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Death of Guitar Pop – Rickety Old Train

October 31, 2016 XS Noize

Death of Guitar Pop are Silky & Jonny. Essex Boyz Bringin’ that Ska noize. Dog-P is (quite simply) “Nu Age Skankin’ Music”….. takin’ musical influence from all things 2 Tone & Trojan, with a touch of sublime, Blur, Ian Dury & other good […]

On Dead Waves
Album Reviews

Review: On Dead Waves – Blackbird EP

October 31, 2016 Amanda Stock

Polly Scattergood and James Chapman (MAPS) aka onDeadWaves have announced the Blackbird EP released on 28th October 2016. The EP follows the release of their debut album, featured previously at XS Noize which came out […]

Exclusive video premiere: April Towers - 'Get Recovered' - Watch
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Exclusive video premiere: April Towers – ‘Get Recovered’ – Watch

October 31, 2016 XS Noize

Electro pop duo April Towers released their new single ‘Get Recovered’ on LAB Records on 07 October. A staple track in their live shows and co-produced by April Towers and electronic producer Ben Pearce. We […]

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Announce 2017 North American Tour
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Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Announce 2017 North American Tour

October 27, 2016 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ newly announced North American tour will kick off at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY on May 26, 2017. The 19-date tour will make its way across the continent […]

Colchester Indie trio Animal Noise unveil new single ‘Little Things’
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Colchester Indie trio Animal Noise unveil new single ‘Little Things’

October 27, 2016 XS Noize

Colchester Indie trio Animal Noise are pleased to unveil their new single ‘Little Things’ this November. Little Things, with its earthy, yet modern production (mixed by Gethin Pearson for Big Life Management– Prides, The Hearts, […]

Track of the Day: Stage Republic - The Dream
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Stage Republic – The Dream

October 27, 2016 XS Noize

Eighties inspired pop with a contemporary edge… this is Stage Republic, a band based in Amsterdam whose music is reminiscent of the likes Duran Duran or Peter Gabriel, underpinned by strong Dutch beats and Raven’s […]

Tyler Hilton Announces Thirty Date Tour of United States
Gigs

Tyler Hilton Announces Thirty Date Tour of United States

October 27, 2016 XS Noize

From his performance as Elvis in ‘Walk The Line’, Chris Keller in the hugely popular American drama ‘One Tree Hill’ and Charlie in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi TV drama ‘Extant’, Tyler Hilton has established himself as […]

#21: XS Noize Music Podcast: Crispian Mills (Kula Shaker) talks 20th Anniversary of 'K'
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#21: XS Noize Music Podcast: Crispian Mills (Kula Shaker) talks 20th Anniversary of ‘K’

October 26, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #21 of the XS Noise Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Kula Shaker front-man Crispian Mills to talk about the 20th anniversary reissue of […]

Track of the Day: Hello Casanova - I'll Be Waiting
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Hello Casanova – I’ll Be Waiting

October 26, 2016 XS Noize

Hailing from Armagh in Northern Ireland, Hello Casanova (previously known as Foreign Affairs) create solid edgy anthems with a Celtic hook and large doses of positive pop punk energy. They write sweet and catchy songs […]

PETER DOHERTY announces NEW ALBUM & SINGLE
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Peter Doherty Announces December UK Shows

October 26, 2016 XS Noize

Peter Doherty and his band will play two UK shows the week his new album ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’ (r/d 2nd Dec) hits the streets. Peter and his band will play London’s O2 Forum on 6th December […]

Twin Atlantic Announce New Single ‘EX EL’ + 3 Nights at Glasgow Barrowlands in December
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Twin Atlantic Announce New Single ‘EX EL’ + 3 Nights at Glasgow Barrowlands in December

October 25, 2016 XS Noize

Twin Atlantic have become the alternative rock band of the moment with the release of their Top 10, critically acclaimed new album ‘GLA’. Their performance on Later With Jools Holland and their triumphant UK tour […]

The Lemon Twigs announce London KOKO show in 2017
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The Lemon Twigs announce London KOKO show in 2017

October 25, 2016 XS Noize

Long Island’s The Lemon Twigs have sold out their back-to-back November shows at London’s Moth Club, this morning the brothers D’Addario announced they will return to the city in the new year to headline KOKO […]

Album Review: C. Duncan - The Midnight Sun
Gigs

Scottish singer & multi-instrumentalist C . DUNCAN announces new UK headline tour for early 2017

October 25, 2016 XS Noize

Delving into more expansive and experimental territories, Glasgow’s prodigious talent C Duncan released his second album ’The Midnight Sun’ on 7th October to critical acclaim. Blending electronic elements and sweeping synth sounds with his signature […]

Track of the Day: Bear's Den - 'Dew On The Vine'
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Track of the Day: Bear’s Den – ‘Dew On The Vine’

October 25, 2016 XS Noize

Bear’s Den today reveal ‘Dew On The Vine’, the new single to be taken from their Top 10 album, ‘Red Earth & Pouring Rain’. The group are shortly to embark on their biggest UK tour […]

#20: XS Noize Music Podcast: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre 3
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Exclusive Video Premiere – Black Needle Noise with Jennie Vee – Heaven

October 25, 2016 XS Noize

John Fryer’s (Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil, NIN) Black Needle Noise music is for the movies you haven’t dreamt of yet! Musical Soundscapes, Audio Alchemy, Sonic Sculptures with Film Noir Blues overtones. Taking you to […]

Van Morrison returns to the Belfast Waterfront on Sunday 18th December for one night only.
News

VAN MORRISON releases new single “EVERY TIME I SEE A RIVER”, taken from Top 5 album ‘KEEP ME SINGING’

October 24, 2016 XS Noize

Van Morrison will release his new single, ‘Every Time I See A River’, on November 25th via Caroline International. ‘Every Time I See A River’, written by Van Morrison with lyrics by Don Black, also features […]

Chapter And Verse Robbed Following London Show Last Night
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Chapter And Verse Robbed Following London Show Last Night

October 24, 2016 XS Noize

Chapter And Verse were Robbed Of Around £3000 Worth Of Musical Equipment Following Their Show In London Last Night. The band have set up a JustGiving page to try and get them back on track: Watch: […]

IN FOCUS// You Me at Six at Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland 8
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// You Me at Six at Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland

October 24, 2016 Clair McAllister

Clair McAllister was on hand to capture You Me at Six at Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland on October 9th Where they too the crowd by storm.  

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