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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 
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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 […]

  • Gigs
        • 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 […]

  • 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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SHiiVERS share clubby 'Lion's Den Remix' of 'Animalism' - Listen Now
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SHiiVERS share clubby ‘Lion’s Den Remix’ of ‘Animalism’ – Listen Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Having been ensconced in the studio recording material for their debut EP, rising London synth-pop duo SHiiVERS pre-empt its release with a brand new track ‘Animalism’, a song that explores identity and the yearning for […]

ALIENS Unveil 'Long Way to Run' From Their New Album, 'Terradome' - Listen Now
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ALIENS Unveil ‘Long Way to Run’ From Their New Album, ‘Terradome’ – Listen Now

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Since September 2016, Aliens potent mix of Alt Rock, Pop hooks and politically engaged social commentary has been firing up live audiences, reviewers and DJ’s across the UK. Long Way to Run is the lead track from their new […]

British Rock Guitarist and Composer JNYHZD Releases New single, 'Calling' - Listen Now
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British Rock Guitarist and Composer JNYHZD Releases New single, ‘Calling’ – Listen Now

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

JNYHZD is a British rock guitarist and composer, who writes big songs with big choruses ideal for mainstream Rock radio and that is exactly what ‘Calling’ is. ‘Calling’ has soaring anthemic guitar lines and enormous […]

DAVE HAUSE announces brand new full-length album 'KICK' + UK tour 1
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singer-songwriter DAVE HAUSE has released new single, ‘Saboteurs,’ – Listen Now

March 22, 2019 XS Noize

Acclaimed Philadelphia-raised singer-songwriter DAVE HAUSE has released new single, ‘Saboteurs’. The single is taken from his forthcoming studio album titled Kick. As the centrepiece to the album, ‘Saboteurs,’ follows the album’s lead track, ‘The Ditch.’ […]

BEAR'S DEN release new single 'LAUREL WREATH' - Listen Now
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BEAR’S DEN release new single ‘LAUREL WREATH’ – Listen Now

March 11, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their third studio album ‘So that you might hear me,’ set for release on April 26th, British duo Bear’s Den release new single ‘Laurel Wreath’ today (both via Communion Records). The […]

AMA Shares Video for 'SLIP' - Watch Now
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AMA Shares Video for ‘SLIP’ – Watch Now

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

AMA is 18 years old from West London. Her first 2 singles, “MONOCHROME” & “SLIP”, have been produced by COURAGE (BLACK BUTTER) & MIXED BY SPIKE STENT (FRANK OCEAN, VINCE STAPLES).  Her MONOCHROME video was […]

Indie-rock four piece INCLINES share debut single ‘Rich Kid’ - Watch Video
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Indie-rock four piece INCLINES share debut single ‘Rich Kid’ – Watch Video

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Inclines are the indie-rock four piece bursting out of Hay’s thriving music scene. Creating songs of melody, bounce, subtlety and crunch they’re rapidly building a fervent fan base following their recent live performances including that […]

JUNODREAM share new single 'Terrible Things That Could Happen' - Listen Now
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JUNODREAM share new single ‘Terrible Things That Could Happen’ – Listen Now

February 28, 2019 XS Noize

Bristol-born, and now London based band Junodream are today announcing the release of their debut EP ‘Terrible Things That Could Happen’; as well as sharing the first single and title track. A 90s inflected indie […]

INDIGO LO release new single 'Reload' - Listen Now
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INDIGO LO release new single ‘Reload’ – Listen Now

February 27, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of a headline show at London’s The Victoria, Dalston tomorrow (28th February), Indigo Lo release new single Reload, available now on Ignition Records. As well as the recent single I Hate The Sun, Reload was completed during […]

THE DRUMS share nostalgic pop song '626 Bedford Avenue' - Listen Now
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THE DRUMS share nostalgic pop song ‘626 Bedford Avenue’ – Listen Now

February 26, 2019 XS Noize

The Drums will release its fifth album Brutalism via ANTI- on April 5th, and today the band shares the record’s second single. Listen to the nostalgic pop song “626 Bedford Avenue” below. “I’m a big […]

Introducing REN and his new single 'Blue Hounds', released on 22nd March - Listen Now
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Introducing REN and his new single ‘Blue Hounds’, released on 22nd March – Listen Now

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

REN: Now based in Newcastle after studying music in London and set to release his new single ‘Blue Hounds’ – a follow up to debut E.P ‘A Calling From The Shore’, which received over 650K […]

METHYL ETHEL share new video for 'Trip The Mains' - Watch Now
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METHYL ETHEL share new video for ‘Trip The Mains’ – Watch Now

January 17, 2019 XS Noize

Late last year, Australian psych-pop band Methyl Ethel announced their forthcoming album, Triage out next month. Today, they share the single and accompanying video for ‘Trip The Mains’. Methyl Ethel principal Jake Webb says of […]

SOAK announces second album, ‘Grim Town’, Watch the video for new single, 'Knock Me Off My Feet'
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SOAK announces second album, ‘Grim Town’, Watch the video for new single, ‘Knock Me Off My Feet’

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

SOAK has today announced details of her much-anticipated second album, ‘Grim Town’, as well as unveiling new single ‘Knock Me Off My Feet’. Also featuring beautiful returning track ‘Everybody Loves You’, ‘Grim Town’ will be released on […]

DEERHUNTER has shared a new song, ‘Plains’ - Listen Now
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DEERHUNTER has shared a new song, ‘Plains’ – Listen Now

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

With eighth studio album, Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? released next Friday, Atlanta’s Deerhunter has shared a new song, ‘Plains’, today. Inspired by James Dean who spent the last summer of his life filming ‘Giant’ in Marfa, Texas in 1955, […]

#34. XS Noize Music Podcast: HIGHTOWN PIRATES frontman SIMON MASON on debut album 'DRY AND HIGH'
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HIGHTOWN PIRATES release a new single in aid of homeless charity, The Charter Street Mission – Listen Now

December 18, 2018 XS Noize

Hightown Pirates release a new single in aid of homeless charity The Charter Street Mission. Hightown Pirates is the band formed by Simon Mason. Simon Mason is best known for his critically acclaimed book Too High Too Far […]

Ten Fé share brand new single 'Echo Park' - Listen Now
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Ten Fé share brand new single ‘Echo Park’ – Listen Now

December 18, 2018 XS Noize

Ten Fé have dropped their loose new track ‘Echo Park’. The lush new song counsels a lovelorn friend: “Don’t ache too long, for the woman who led your heart to break”. Said the band: “It […]

SHE DREW THE GUN unveil the video for single 'Something For The Pain' - Watch Now
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SHE DREW THE GUN unveil the video for single ‘Something For The Pain’ – Watch Now

December 11, 2018 XS Noize

She Drew The Gun have unveiled the video for their 6Music A-Listed current single ‘Something For The Pain’. The stylish black & white video was produced and directed by Johnny Gregory and shot in Liverpool. […]

TOY share 'You Make Me Forget Myself' from upcoming new album 'Happy In The Hollow'
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TOY share ‘You Make Me Forget Myself’ from upcoming new album ‘Happy In The Hollow’

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

TOY have shared ‘You Make Me Forget Myself’, the latest cut from their new album Happy In The Hollow, which is released on Friday, January 25th 2019. Their fourth album, and their first for new […]

ME ME DETROIT return with edgy new single 'De Moe'! - Listen Now
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ME ME DETROIT return with edgy new single ‘De Moe’! – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Birmingham-based multi-instrumentalist Maria Rodriguez – aka MeMe Detroit – returns with edgy new single De Moe, taken from her new EP Life In The Now, out on 23rd November 2018 via SoulRock Central Records. De Moe is inspired by the negativity that seems to emanate from […]

FREE MONEY drop new single 'Moving On' from upcoming EP - Listen Now
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FREE MONEY drop new single ‘Moving On’ from upcoming EP – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Free Money are set to drop their new EP on November 22nd via Buff Records / Communion. By subverting the lust for materialism, (the Bank Of) Free Money are allowing themselves to adopt alter-egos, banker […]

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