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          The Dream Machine channel Beach Boys-style wall-of-sound on new single ‘Things That Make Us Cry’

          January 13, 2026

          If the best songs were always sung with a tear in the eye, then The Dream Machine’s latest single, Things That Make Us Cry adds to the canon of the saddest, most beautiful songs to seek hope as the […]

          ARCHIVE
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          ARCHIVE share new single ‘City Walls’ from forthcoming album ‘Glass Minds’

          January 13, 2026

          ARCHIVE, the unique, enigmatic and acclaimed collective who formed in Croydon, South London in 1994, have today shared ‘City Walls’, the latest single from their forthcoming 13th studio album Glass Minds, which is released on […]

          Matt Cardle
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          Matt Cardle Kicks Off 2026 with New Single ‘Fading Lights’ from Upcoming Album ‘The Great Escape’

          January 9, 2026

          Multi-Platinum artist and BRIT Award nominee Matt Cardle gets a big year underway as he unveils his brand new single ‘Fading Lights’. It comes as Matt prepares to step into a new era with the release of ‘The Great Escape’ – his first new album […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

          November 28, 2025

          For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

          November 27, 2025

          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

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          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
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          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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast Credit: Becca McCaffrey
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          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast

          December 29, 2025

          The Mary Wallopers returned to Belfast on 23 December fresh from five consecutive nights at Glasgow’s Barrowlands, and if there was any risk of fatigue, it never showed. From the opening song, pints were flying, […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live

          December 23, 2025

          On 13 December, Bradford proudly celebrated the strength and legacy of the Yorkshire heavy music scene with Wool City Rockers, staged at the city’s newly refurbished Bradford Live. The line-up brought together three iconic bands […]

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          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
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          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// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
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          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

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        • TAVE
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          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

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        • Sleaford Mods
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          Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on Planet X, cultural decay, and the evolution of the band | XS Noize Podcast #264

          December 6, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Jason Williamson, the fiercely articulate frontman of Sleaford Mods, to explore the band’s most ambitious and unflinching record yet: The Demise Of […]

          Oliver Murray
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          Oliver Murray on completing “The Beatles Anthology” and bringing Episode Nine to life | XS Noize Podcast #263

          December 4, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Murray — the British writer–director redefining modern music documentary through his bold, cinematic approach. Following his 2023 short film […]

          Steve Lillywhite on the Making of “Fairytale of New York” | XS Noize Podcast #262
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          Steve Lillywhite on Making “Fairytale of New York” with Kirsty MacColl & The Pogues | XS Noize Podcast #262

          November 30, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by legendary producer Steve Lillywhite — the Grammy-winning studio mastermind behind iconic records by U2, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, The Smiths, The […]

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Month: February 2015

LITTLE MAY / Announce new single ‘Hide’ and UK dates
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LITTLE MAY / Announce new single ‘Hide’ and UK dates

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

Hailed by international tastemakers as Australia’s breakout act of 2014, Liz Drummond, Hannah Field and Annie Hamilton, otherwise known as Little May, have quickly won over hearts far beyond home shores. 2014 saw the band […]

LANDSHAPES - Announce 'Heyoon', due 4th May
New Music

LANDSHAPES – Announce ‘Heyoon’, due 4th May

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

Lost practices, hidden worlds, secret topics – Landshapes shift around the dark, magical borders of alternative culture, soaking up poetry and peccadillos, high art and low desires. On their second album Heyoon, released on Bella […]

ELSTOW - Share video for 'Evil Dreams' - Watch
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ELSTOW – Share video for ‘Evil Dreams’ – Watch

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

In July 2012 Jared Shaw and Chel Browne sent a couple of low-fi demos to Peats Ridge Festival on a whim. Having played only one live show together, their obsession with music was very much […]

DAYDREAM FRENZY - release download track 'Jade's Song'!
New Music

DAYDREAM FRENZY – release download track ‘Jade’s Song’!

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

Daydream Frenzy are all set to unveil their debut album, Pride & Wonder, due for release on March 30th 2015 via Daydream Records. To celebrate their forthcoming album’s release, the band have released the explosive […]

SURFER BLOOD:   Stream new track 'Dorian' - Listen
New Music

SURFER BLOOD: Stream new track ‘Dorian’ – Listen

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

After announcing the upcoming release of a new album, their first with beloved UK indie-rock imprint Fierce Panda records, today Surfer Blood preview the first taste of 1000 Palms with the sprawling Dorian. Of the […]

ANDREA BALENCY - New Single 'Waterfalls' Stream here
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ANDREA BALENCY – New Single ‘Waterfalls’ Stream here

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

Franco-Mexican artist, singer, instrumentalist and producer ANDREA BALENCY follows her breakthrough 2014 with a brand new EP entitled Volcano, demonstrating a growth in style, experience and quality beyond that which she has already earned. Having […]

THOM YORKE RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM 'TOMORROWS MODERN BOXES' THROUGH BIT TORRENT
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THOM YORKE – releases UK Gold soundtrack for free! – Listen

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

Between Thom Yorke’s surprise solo album Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes and working on the new Radiohead album, the singer managed to sneak in some minimalist soundscapes to help score the documentary UK Gold, which details Big […]

HANNAH COHEN - unveils new track "Fake It" - Listen
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HANNAH COHEN – unveils new track “Fake It” – Listen

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

With her sublime second album Pleasure Boy due for release 30th March on Bella Union, HANNAH COHEN has just announced news of London headline show at Corsica Studios to begin a European tour. Date / […]

YOUNG ROMANCE -  Announce 'Wild' EP
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YOUNG ROMANCE: share video for new single Wasting Time’ – watch

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in 2013 – Young Romance is the London based Noise Pop duo comprising of Claire (Vocal & Drums) and Paolo (Guitar). After early shows supporting Mystery Jets, Slow Club and Summer Camp, 2014 saw […]

WE CAME FROM WOLVES  - announce debut album!
New Music

WE CAME FROM WOLVES – announce debut album!

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

We Came From Wolves return with their self-titled debut album set for release on 25th May via Sarasota Records. Continuing on from where they left with their 2014 EP Paradise Place, these boys are leading […]

WAXAHATCHEE / Shares new single 'Under A Rock' and adds more European tour dates
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WAXAHATCHEE / Shares new single ‘Under A Rock’ and adds more European tour dates

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

Waxahatchee has shared the single ‘Under a Rock’ from her anticipated new album ‘Ivy Tripp’, released 6 April via Wichita. ‘Under a Rock’ is a quicker guitar-driven song that lays the foundation for the rest […]

TRAVIS BRETZER DEBUT ALBUM 'WAXING ROMANTIC' OUT FEBRUARY
New Music

TRAVIS BRETZER – shares Grant Singer directed video for ‘Lonely Heart,’

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

Travis Bretzer has shared the video for album track ‘Lonely Heart,’ directed by man of the moment Grant Singer (Kendrick Lamar, Little Dragon, Sky Ferreira, Tobias Jesso Jr.) It also features Tim Koh of Haunted […]

LOCALS - Millions Of Ghosts - Listen
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LOCALS – Millions Of Ghosts – Listen

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

Locals, based in Stockholm got their song “Millions Of Ghosts” played on Swedish national radio, remixed by Tin Ivo and hyped by the Los Angeles based Bitcandy indieblogg. Not bad for a song unreleased until […]

PAUL McCARTNEY TO HEADLINE FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL  JUNE 18-21 AT THE WOODLANDS, DOVER DE
New Music

PAUL McCARTNEY TO HEADLINE FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 18-21 AT THE WOODLANDS, DOVER DE

February 25, 2015 XS Noize

Following a whirlwind weekend including a surprise intimate Valentine’s Day gig at New York’s Irving Plaza and a performance on Saturday Night Live’s 40th Anniversary prime time special (not to mention a massive all-star jam […]

DEPECHE MODE -  Live /Alive in Berlin
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DEPECHE MODE – Live /Alive in Berlin

February 25, 2015 Chris Snoddon

So a few months have passed since the release of the eagerly anticipated Depeche Mode Live/Alive in Berlin package, and we here at XSNoize.com decided after analysis of the Soundtrack at the time of its […]

WOLF ALICE:  announce debut album, 'My Love Is Cool'- stream new single 'Giant Peach'
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WOLF ALICE: announce debut album, ‘My Love Is Cool’- stream new single ‘Giant Peach’

February 25, 2015 XS Noize

London’s Wolf Alice are pleased to announce their debut album My Love Is Cool with new single ‘Giant Peach’ – the first to be revealed from their debut album. Where previous single ‘Moaning Lisa Smile’ […]

JACCO GARDNER ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, 'HYPNOPHOBIA', OUT MAY 4TH
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JACCO GARDNER ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, ‘HYPNOPHOBIA’, OUT MAY 4TH

February 25, 2015 XS Noize

To call Jacco Gardner a daydreamer may not be as farfetched as he’d have you believe. Its meaning may refer to a fear of sleep, but with Hypnophobia (out May 4th on Full Time Hobby), […]

LOWER DENS -  Share the video for first single ‘To Die in L.A.’ - watch
New Music

LOWER DENS – Share the video for first single ‘To Die in L.A.’ – watch

February 25, 2015 XS Noize

Lower Dens have released the video for ‘To Die in L.A.’ from their forthcoming album, Escape from Evil, released on March 30th 2015 on Ribbon Music. The ‘To Die in L.A.’ video was directed by […]

YOUNG KATO - album 'Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow' – to be released 3rd MAY
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YOUNG KATO – album ‘Don’t Wait ‘Til Tomorrow’ – to be released 3rd MAY

February 25, 2015 XS Noize

Six piece band Young Kato are set to release their captivating debut album ‘Don’t Wait ‘Til Tomorrow’ on 3rd May through Republic of Music (Tame Impala, You Me At Six). The anthemic lead single, ‘Children […]

GANG OF FOUR - ‘England’s In My Bones’ feat. Alison Mosshart
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GANG OF FOUR – ‘England’s In My Bones’ feat. Alison Mosshart

February 25, 2015 XS Noize

Gang of Four will release a new album What Happens Next through Membran on March 2, 2015, alongside a new single ‘England’s In My Bones’ (March 2) featuring The Kills’ Alison Mosshart on vocals. The […]

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