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        • The Dream Machine
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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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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
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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
          Live Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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
          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// 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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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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U2 Unveil Aoife McCardle's short film based on 'Every Breaking Wave' - Watch
New Music

NEARLY 1/4 OF iTUNES USERS ARE STILL LISTENING TO U2

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

An independent study has concluded that U2 accounted for 23% of all music listened on iOS devices throughout January 2015. The study, conducted by the Kantar Group, found that not only was U2 the most-listened-to […]

GAZ COOMBES - releases new single 'Detroit' on 6th April - watch video
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GAZ COOMBES – releases new single ‘Detroit’ on 6th April – watch video

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes follows his recent solo album ‘Matador’ with the release of new single “Detroit” on 6th April 2015. A tale of a late night existential crisis set to glorious widescreen Kraut-heavy power pop, “Detroit” […]

U2 - premiere new promo video for current single 'Every Breaking Wave' - watch
New Music

U2 – premiere new promo video for current single ‘Every Breaking Wave’ – watch

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

From U2’s latest album Songs Of Innocence, the video for ‘Every Breaking Wave’ is directed by Belfast-born Aoife McArdle and drawn from her 13-minute short film of the same name. Set against the social and […]

ANDREW WEATHERALL REMIXES NOEL GALLAGHER TRACK 'IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT' listen here
New Music

Listen to a stream of ‘Chasing Yesterday’ the new album from Noel Gallagher now!

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds brand new album ‘Chasing Yesterday’ is out next Monday 2nd March! If you can’t wait till then, iTunes are streaming the full album ahead of release, right now…head over here […]

BLUR - unveil lyric video for 'Go Out' - watch
New Music

BLUR – unveil lyric video for ‘Go Out’ – watch

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

Blur will return on April 27th with The Magic Whip, the band’s first new album in 12 years. The Magic Whip marks the band’s eighth album to date and first since 2003’s Think Tank. The […]

GLASS ANIMALS - unveil new video for 'Black Mambo'
Gigs

GLASS ANIMALS – unveil new video for ‘Black Mambo’

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

Glass Animals are pleased to unveil the video to their new single, Black Mambo. The single is released on 23rd March through Wolf Tone/Caroline International, and taken from their acclaimed debut album, ZABA. Watch Black […]

KING KARTEL:  share new track 'Come At Me Now' - listen
Gigs

KING KARTEL: share new track ‘Come At Me Now’ – listen

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

Released on CD and as a digital download ‘Come At Me Now’ is the highly anticipated new single from King Kartel, a band renowned for their infectious indie-infused rock. Formed in September 2012, King Kartel […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SIMMER - DOUSE - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: SIMMER – DOUSE – Listen

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

Ambient-punk newcomers Simmer. are pleased to announce the details of their second EP ‘Yellow Streak’ which will be released with Brighton-based punk and hardcore-championing independent label Dog Knights Productions on 30th March 2015. You can […]

THE PRODIGY announce new single - "WILD FRONTIER" out March 30th - Watch Video
New Music

THE PRODIGY announce new single – “WILD FRONTIER” out March 30th – Watch Video

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their 6th studio album ‘The Day Is My Enemy’ on March 30th, The Prodigy have announced that they will release a new single brimming with psychotic joy – ‘Wild Frontier’ […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS UNVEIL 'STRAIGHT' VIDEO WATCH HERE
New Music

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS: Share “We’ve come so Far” video -Watch

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

Having previously shared “We’ve Come So Far,” one of the many standout tracks on Transfixiation, the band is following it up with an official video directed by Matt Conboy. Also a former Death By Audio […]

FUFANU release their debut single ‘Circus Life’/ ‘Goodbye’ on 6th April - Listen
New Music

FUFANU release their debut single ‘Circus Life’/ ‘Goodbye’ on 6th April – Listen

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

Formerly operating as techno duo, Captain Fufanu, with the addition of live instrumentation – and the band name shortened to a more economical Fufanu (“the Captain was left behind at a rave in Cologne”) – […]

GRACE HARTREY: Shares debut single - 'Kings & Queens' - Listen
New Music

GRACE HARTREY: Shares debut single – ‘Kings & Queens’ – Listen

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

Specialising in fingerstyle techniques and folk style vocals, Welsh songstress Grace Hartrey has been making waves in South Wales for the last few years with her acoustic guitar and honest lyrics. Now based between Cardiff […]

FOO FIGHTERS - SONIC HIGHWAYS
News

FOO FIGHTERS: SONIC HIGHWAYS DVD/BLU RAY AND DIGITAL RELEASE VIA iTUNES APRIL 7

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh off winning the fans’ vote to be named Best International Act at the NME Awards while in the thick of a massive Australia/New Zealand stadium tour, Foo Fighters have confirmed the details of the […]

ERASURE -  Share 'SACRED: TO BLACK LIGHT ODYSSEY REMIX' - Listen
New Music

ERASURE – Share ‘SACRED: TO BLACK LIGHT ODYSSEY REMIX’ – Listen

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have unveiled a new remix from their forthcoming single, Sacred, out on 16 March 2015. Listen to Black Light Odyssey’s take on Erasure’s anthemic track BELOW: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/191576683″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” […]

MINI MANSIONS Set to release new album 'The Great Pretenders' on the 23rd March
Gigs

MINI MANSIONS Set to release new album ‘The Great Pretenders’ on the 23rd March

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

The LA-based trio return to the UK in February on a major UK tour supporting Royal Blood. Mini Mansions’ forthcoming new album, The Great Pretenders, will be released on the 23rd March 2015 on T […]

EARLY GHOST - 'Devil’s Got Me Now' - Listen
Track Of The Day

EARLY GHOST – ‘Devil’s Got Me Now’ – Listen

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

Early Ghost announce details of their new single “Devil’s Got Me Now,” which is released 23rd March 2015 via digital download and vinyl. The single follows last year’s “Everything Goes With It,” which saw support […]

CAMERON BLAKE - ALONE ON THE WORLD STAGE
Album Reviews

CAMERON BLAKE – ALONE ON THE WORLD STAGE

February 23, 2015 Lori Gava

Classically trained violinist turned folk singer/songwriter Cameron Blake releases his fourth studio recording, “Alone on the World Stage” on March 16th. The release is a sophisticated collection of earnest, forthright indie folk songs that engage […]

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY 1
Vinyl Five

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 23/02/2015

February 22, 2015 Kenny Murdock

Check out this weeks ‘Vinyl Five for Monday 23/2/15’, The essential vinyl you should own this week, carefully selected by Kenny Murdock from Belfast’s best vinyl record store ‘Sick Records Belfast‘. About ‘Sick Records, Belfast’ […]

CATFISH COAST TO COAST: A photo tour across America with CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN PT 2 15
Features

CATFISH COAST TO COAST: A photo tour across America with CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN PT 2

February 22, 2015 Julie Blore-Bizot

This is Catfish Coast to Coast: five cities, five photographers, five favorite shots, and five questions documenting each photographer’s impressions of the event. Join us on a journey to Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, and […]

I US & WE - Release ' Mono' EP in April - Listen
New Music

I US & WE – Release ‘ Mono’ EP in April – Listen

February 20, 2015 XS Noize

Jordan Doverspike, Evan Doverspike and Aaron Doverspike are brothers based in California who write and perform captivating dream pop they describe as “clean and unadulterated”. Their EP, the beautifully atmospheric ‘Mono’ was recorded in their […]

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