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          November 27, 2025

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

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          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 Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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
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          ‘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 […]

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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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          Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show

          November 25, 2025

          One of America’s most successful heavy rock exports, Drowning Pool descended on Nottingham’s Rock City on November 19th with a set that hit like a wrecking ball. It was one of the busiest nights the […]

          Bastille
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          LIVE REVIEW: Bastille – Songs from The First 15 Years at The O2, London

          November 19, 2025

          With three UK number-one albums, a string of major hits, and—impressively—their original core line-up still intact since forming in 2010, now seems the perfect moment for Bastille to take stock of everything they’ve built.  Their […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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 […]

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

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

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          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

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          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

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        • The Altered Hours
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          The Altered Hours: Cathal Mac Gabhann on Their Stunning New Self-Titled Album | XS Noize Podcast #261

          November 27, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by guitarist and songwriter Cathal Mac Gabhann from Cork alt-rock and shoegaze outfit The Altered Hours — one of Ireland’s most vital underground […]

          The Clause
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          Pearce Macca: The Clause’s Rise and Debut Album “Victim of a Casual Thing” | XS Noize Podcast #260

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          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Pearce Macca — frontman of Birmingham indie-rockers The Clause, a band whose rise has become one of the most inspiring new stories […]

          Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
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          Roland Gift on 40 Years of Fine Young Cannibals & His New Christmas Single | XS Noize Podcast #259

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MACHINES IN HEAVEN - BORDERSBREAKDOWN
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REVIEW: MACHINES IN HEAVEN – DISPLACER E.P.

June 26, 2015 David McElroy

5 June seen the release on Hotgem Tunes of the new e.p. from Machines In Heaven and, as with each of their previous releases, this e.p. is another leap forward for this increasingly impressive band. […]

FOES - Premiere 'No Sleepers Verse' Video & Announce 'Antecedence' EP
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FOES – Premiere ‘No Sleepers Verse’ Video & Announce ‘Antecedence’ EP

June 25, 2015 XS Noize

Liverpudlian rock quartet FOES are to release their highly anticipated second EP ‘Antecedence’ will be released 10th July via new UK independent rock label Crooked Noise Records. The band hit the road for a short […]

DoRM Announce Debut EP - 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' out September 11th
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DoRM Announce Debut EP – ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’ out September 11th

June 25, 2015 XS Noize

UK multi-instrumental duo Demons Of Ruby Mae (DoRM) have announced the release of their debut EP ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’, out September 11th. Having uploaded their stunning, critically acclaimed debut track ‘Beneath The Surface’ […]

LITTLE MAY - Announce Arron Dessner Produced New Single 'Home' & Share New Video
New Music

LITTLE MAY – Announce Arron Dessner Produced New Single ‘Home’ & Share New Video

June 25, 2015 XS Noize

Little May’s dark tangle of raw lyrics, honest and haunting melodies and sublime vocal harmonies has quickly established this Sydney based outfit as ones to watch in 2015. Singles ‘Dust’ and ‘Hide’ helped put them […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FOUR TET - MORNING/EVENING
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: FOUR TET – MORNING/EVENING

June 25, 2015 Fionn Crossan

Kieran Hebden, better known as Four Tet, is the electronic producer who has done it all really. From signing his first record deal aged fifteen performing in the Post-Rock band Fridge, and then branching out […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: GIRLPOOL  'Magnifying Glass'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: GIRLPOOL ‘Magnifying Glass’

June 25, 2015 XS Noize

Earlier this month Girlpool celebrated the release of their debut album ‘Before The World Was Big’ (out now on Wichita) with a series of packed out London launch shows. Before they return for an appearance […]

STRANGE WILDS - share new song from Sub Pop debut album
New Music

STRANGE WILDS – share new song from Sub Pop debut album

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Strange Wilds share new song ‘Starved For’ from their debut album ‘Subjective Concepts released 24th July on Sub Pop. Strange Wilds is a musical power-trio from Olympia, Washington. There are three members: Allen, who plays […]

RED HOUSE GLORY - reveal 'So Easy' video - Watch
New Music

RED HOUSE GLORY – reveal ‘So Easy’ video – Watch

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Hotly-tipped London four-piece Red House Glory have revealed the gripping video for new single ‘So Easy’ which premiered on Kerrang. The ‘So Easy’ video features a man’s seedy adulterous behaviour replayed in front of his […]

Sweden's KINETICS release EP and Chewbacca video!
New Music

Sweden’s KINETICS release EP and Chewbacca video!

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Since late 2013 Sweden based Kinetics has released a series of critically acclaimed indie gems, appearing on blogs and at radio worldwide. These tracks are now compiled into a vinyl EP together with the new […]

SWEET BILLY PILGRIM - Announce UK tour in September
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SWEET BILLY PILGRIM – Announce UK tour in September

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Sweet Billy Pilgrim set out on a UK tour this September following the release of their fourth album – the critically acclaimed masterpiece ‘Motorcade Amnesiacs’. See the dates below. Receiving stellar reviews, ‘Motorcade Amnesiacs’ is […]

MODEST MOUSE - Announce UK tour in support of new album 'STRANGERS TO OURSELVES,'
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MODEST MOUSE – Announce UK tour in support of new album ‘STRANGERS TO OURSELVES,’

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of ‘Strangers To Ourselves’, Modest Mouse’s first album in 8 years, the band have announced a string of headline dates across the UK, alongside slots at this year’s ‘London Calling’ and ‘T […]

REFUSED - STREAM NEW ALBUM 'FREEDOM', LISTEN HERE:
Album Stream

REFUSED – STREAM NEW ALBUM ‘FREEDOM’, LISTEN HERE:

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Refused are streaming their anticipated new album, Freedom, which comes out June 29 on Epitaph, in its entirety online now. Freedom is the band’s first new album since their iconic 1998 album The Shape of […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ABEL RAISE THE CAIN - BLACK SWANS - Watch
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ABEL RAISE THE CAIN – BLACK SWANS – Watch

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

An alternative indie rock band formed in the Northeast, Abel Raise the Cain were brought together by a mutual love of atmospheric and epic indie soundscapes influenced by the likes of Arcade Fire, Sigur Ros […]

GIRLPOOL share new track "Cherry Picking", + announce tour with Frankie Cosmos
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: GIRLPOOL – BEFORE THE WORLD WAS BIG

June 23, 2015 Jamie Gibson

It’s been quite a year for Girlpool, the band formed by Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad that doesn’t need a drummer to make some serious noise. Having initially released their self-titled debut EP on Bandcamp […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SUN KIL MOON - UNIVERSAL THEMES
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SUN KIL MOON – UNIVERSAL THEMES

June 23, 2015 Fionn Crossan

2014 was a good year to be Mark Kozelek. The esteemed singer-songwriter, who’s been performing under the Sun Kil Moon moniker since his old band Red House Painters disbanded, is no stranger to receiving critical […]

SHAUN RYDER - RELEASES LIMITED EDITION Vinyl 12" - 'CLOSE THE DAM' - Listen
Features

INTERVIEW: SHAUN RYDER – Talks New Albums, Aliens and Singing In The Rainforest

June 23, 2015 XS Noize

Music legend Shaun William Ryder is back on the road with his post Happy Monday’s band Black Grape. They played a brilliant show in Belfast on Saturday night, I caught up with him earlier in […]

HYDE AND BEAST - return with new EP ‘Hard Times Good Times’ on 24th July
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: HYDE & BEAST – ‘Hard Times Good Times’

June 23, 2015 XS Noize

Hyde and Beast return with new EP ‘Hard Times Good Times’ on 24th July on Tail Feather Records via Caroline International. Hyde and Beast released their second studio album ‘Keep Moving’ last August to critical […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release debut track 'Time For Love' 20th July
New Music

THE WINACHI TRIBE – Release single ‘TIME FOR LOVE’ in July

June 23, 2015 XS Noize

The psychedelic funk of George Clinton, the brooding menace of Massive Attack, the rolling hypnotic beats of Happy Mondays and the vision and flow of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five are all essential ingredients […]

NEW ORDER - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: 'MUSIC COMPLETE' - Listen to track
New Music

NEW ORDER – ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: ‘MUSIC COMPLETE’ – Listen to track

June 22, 2015 XS Noize

New Order have announced the release of their new album, Music Complete, out on 25 September 2015. The long awaited album will be New Order’s first full studio release since 2005’s Waiting For The Siren’s […]

MERCURY REV - Announce new studio album - Listen to track
New Music

MERCURY REV – Announce new studio album – Listen to track

June 22, 2015 XS Noize

Bella Union are excited to announce the long-awaited return of US alt-rock legends Mercury Rev whose new album The Light In You will be released 18th September via the label and is available to preorder […]

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