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        • Kaiser Chiefs
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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
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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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Björk releases new video for single ‘Victimhood’

September 5, 2023 XS Noize

Björk has shared a fantastical new animated video for ‘Victimhood’, directed by Gabríela Friðriksdóttir & Pierre-Alain Giraud, which was debuted at her Cornucopia performance at the Altice Arena in Lisbon on Friday night. The visual […]

Björk
Gigs

Björk releases a new video for her track ‘fossora’

March 30, 2023 XS Noize

Björk has shared a new video directed by herself, Viðar Logi, M/M (Paris) and FutureDeluxe for her track ‘fossora’. A word created by Björk and named after the feminine version of the Latin word for “digger”, […]

Björk
Gigs

Björk announces Cornucopia arena tour

January 30, 2023 XS Noize

Björk has announced the Cornucopia arena tour, commencing in Lisbon, Portugal in September of this year. Concepted upon Björk’s last album ‘Utopia’, Cornucopia debuted as a residency show at NYC’s The Shed, receiving stellar reviews, […]

Björk
New Music

Björk releases sideproject remix of atopos from ‘fossora’

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

Björk has released the sideproject remix of the track ‘atopos’; a hammering expansion on the original track that is layered with crisp, busy beats. Björk collaborated with Sideproject when producing some of the beats from […]

Björk announces ‘Björk Orchestral’ tour
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Björk announces ‘Björk Orchestral’ tour

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

After Björk ’s most elaborate stage performance to date, ‘Cornucopia’, she announces today that she will embark on a new tour in 2020, ‘Björk Orchestral’. Unlike Cornucopia’s elaborate stage production, Björk orchestral will focus on […]

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Björk releases limited edition Aqua vinyl of ‘Blissing Me’ remixes

February 7, 2018 XS Noize

Designed by long term collaborators M/M, Björk is releasing a limited edition vinyl of the ‘Blissing Me’ remixes. The vinyl is aqua and packaged in a beautiful sleeve that also uses stills from the lush […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Björk - Utopia
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Björk – Utopia

November 20, 2017 Lori Gava

On November 24, 2017, Bjork, the trailblazing musical icon, releases her ninth studio album “Utopia”. “Utopia” is the follow up to her cathartic 2015 release “Vulnicura”. Those fans who have followed Bjork’s wide gyre through […]

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Björk shares new single ‘Blissing Me’ from forthcoming ninth studio album ‘Utopia’

November 15, 2017 XS Noize

Björk shares new single ‘Blissing Me’ from forthcoming ninth studio album ‘Utopia’. ‘Blissing Me’ is the second single to come from Björk’s forthcoming ninth studio album ‘Utopia’. The video is directed by Tim Walker and […]

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Gigs

Björk Announces Ninth Studio Album – ‘Utopia’

November 2, 2017 XS Noize

‘Utopia’ is the ninth studio album from Björk, out November 24th via One Little Indian Records. The album is written by Björk with five of the 14 songs co-written by Arca and one of the […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Bjork - 'Homogenic'
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Bjork – ‘Homogenic’

October 19, 2017 Lori Gava

By 1996 Bjork had justified her departure from The Sugarcubes with a highly successful and critically acclaimed solo career. Both “Debut” and “Post” had presented a woman who could meld together various genres almost at […]

Bjork Releases New Song - 'The Gate' - Listen Here
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BJORK – Shares video for ‘The Gate’ – Watch Now!

September 18, 2017 XS Noize

Björk today releases the music video for ‘The Gate’ which is the first single from her forthcoming ninth studio album. Directed by long-time collaborator Andrew Thomas Huang, with creative direction by Björk, Alessandro Michele and […]

Bjork Releases New Song - 'The Gate' - Listen Here
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Bjork Releases New Song – ‘The Gate’ – Listen Here

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Björk today releases the first single, titled ‘The Gate’, from her forthcoming ninth studio album. ‘The Gate’ is available digitally via One Little Indian now, and on limited edition 12″ vinyl on September 22nd. The […]

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Björk conducts the world’s first live motion capture Q&A

August 31, 2016 XS Noize

Today, ahead of the September 1st European debut of the Björk Digital exhibit at Somerset House, Björk conducted the world’s first live motion capture streamed press conference. The Icelandic artist undertook a live Q&A, in […]

Bjork - Top Ten Ranked
Top Tens

Bjork – Top Ten Ranked

June 30, 2016 Landon Murray

Even since her days with the Sugarcubes, Bjork has been a figure that captivated like-minded audiences. Her voice was was both powerful and whispery when needed, and I’d like to think her unique voice led […]

Classic Album Revisited: Bjork - Post
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: Bjork – Post

May 30, 2016 Lori Gava

In June of 1995 Bjork released Post the follow up to her trailblazing Debut. “Post” in many ways cemented Bjork’s legendary solo career, displaying that “Debut” was not a fluke but the introduction to a […]

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XS NOIZE – ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2015

December 28, 2015 XS Noize

Hi, every week I have to coax the XS Noize writers away from listening to the latest Justin Bieber and One Direction albums to listen to some decent stuff to keep the music police away […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Bjork - Debut
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Bjork – Debut

November 2, 2015 Lori Gava

Bjork, that one name conjures images of Bjork throughout the years, the wild child, swan dress-wearing, gamine girl and on and on. It is no exaggeration to state that Bjork is one of the most […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: THE SUGARCUBES - 'Life's Too Good' 1
Album Reviews

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: THE SUGARCUBES – ‘Life’s Too Good’

August 26, 2015 Lori Gava

Could it really be that long ago? 27 years, since The Sugarcubes that quirky band from Iceland first came to renown? I can still remember the first time I heard Birthday off of Life’s Too […]

THE SUGARCUBES - to reissue 'Life's Too Good' album in green vinyl
New Music

THE SUGARCUBES – to reissue ‘Life’s Too Good’ album in green vinyl

July 14, 2015 XS Noize

It’s sometimes hard to recall just how much of an impact The Sugarcubes debut single ‘Birthday’ made when it’s magical off-kilter melody first hit the airwaves via John Peel’s show in the later part of […]

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Vinyl Five

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 16/03/2015

March 16, 2015 Kenny Murdock

Check out this weeks ‘Vinyl Five for Monday 16/03/2015’, The essential vinyl you should own this week, carefully selected by Kenny Murdock from Belfast’s best vinyl record store ‘Sick Records, Belfast‘. Sick Records Belfast 78 […]

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