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

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

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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

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

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          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance

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          Gary Numan, one of electronic music’s most enduring and influential pioneers, brought his epic live show to Nottingham’s Rock City on 25 November, and the atmosphere was nothing short of electric. Calling the venue “buzzing” […]

          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 […]

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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

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          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 […]

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

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          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”

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          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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        • Oliver Murray
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          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

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          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 […]

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

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TRACK OF THE DAY: DEMOB HAPPY - 'Wash It Down' - Listen
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TRACK OF THE DAY: DEMOB HAPPY – ‘Wash It Down’ – Listen

July 15, 2015 XS Noize

Following their critically acclaimed ‘Succubus’ single and Young & Numb EP, Brighton’s rising garage rock force Demob Happy assert themselves as one of the UK’s most exciting new bands with ‘Wash It Down’, the roaring […]

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 […]

REVIEW: GUS HARROWER - MYSTERY EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: GUS HARROWER – MYSTERY EP

July 14, 2015 David McElroy

Mystery is the debut e.p. by Edinburgh based singer/songwriter Gus Harrower who, despite only being the tender age of 16 years old, has produced an e.p. that displays fine songwriting abilities and an ear for […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ALAN MAIR - STAIRWAY TO HELL - (video)
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TRACK OF THE DAY: ALAN MAIR – STAIRWAY TO HELL – (video)

July 14, 2015 XS Noize

Musical icon of The Only Ones returns with a powerful follow up to his first single “Four Winds”. Written, sung and produced by Alan Mair ‘Stairway to Hell’ is an accumulation of his experiences and […]

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

INTERVIEW: Liam from THE WINACHI TRIBE

July 13, 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 […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPECTOR - 'STAY HIGH' (video)
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TRACK OF THE DAY: SPECTOR – ‘STAY HIGH’ (video)

July 13, 2015 XS Noize

Having impressed fans and critics alike with previous singles ‘All The Sad Young Men’ and ‘Bad Boyfriend’, Spector return with new single ‘Stay High’ released August 21st on Fiction Records. Taken from their eagerly anticipated […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS - Chasing Yesterday
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’s HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce new single – “LOCK ALL THE DOORS” (watch video)

July 13, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will release ‘Lock All the Doors’ on August 28th. The track is the fourth single to be released from the hugely successful No 1 album ‘Chasing Yesterday’. ‘Lock All The […]

THE PRODIGY announce 'THE NIGHT IS MY FRIEND' EP for July release
New Music

THE PRODIGY – announce Scottish arena dates & reveal ‘GET YOUR FIGHT ON’ video

July 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following their headlining set at T In The Park this weekend, The Prodigy reveal an incendiary video for album favourite ‘Get Your Fight On’. Filmed live onstage while also giving GoPro cameras to members of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS - KEY MARKETS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS – KEY MARKETS

July 13, 2015 Lori Gava

The Sleaford Mods are suddenly becoming a popular sensation with their blend of English crossness and grass roots punk. The duo is releasing Key Markets on July 24, their third proper album their count or […]

ALBUM REVIEW: HEY ROCCO - TEENAGE MOVIE SOUNDTRACK
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: HEY ROCCO – TEENAGE MOVIE SOUNDTRACK

July 11, 2015 Lori Gava

You don’t get much closer to the definition of “baby band” than Hey Rocco, a trio of musicians barely out of high school, who call Charleston, South Carolina home. They are releasing their debut album […]

ROSE MCDOWALL announces reissue of  'Cut With The Cake Knife'
New Music

ROSE MCDOWALL announces reissue of ‘Cut With The Cake Knife’

July 9, 2015 XS Noize

Born in times of difficulty and adventure, Cut With The Cake Knife is the debut album from Rose McDowall, solo-artist and ex-member of cult pop group Strawberry Switchblade. Originally recorded in 1988-89 and now re-mastered […]

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

THE WINACHI TRIBE – Unveil New Video Starring Keith Allen – Watch

July 9, 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 […]

Introducing... LOCK - Debut Single 'Click' - Listen
Competitions

WIN: ltd edition cassette single of ‘Click’ the debut single from ‘LOCK’

July 9, 2015 XS Noize

Sisters Edie and Gita aka Lock, release their debut single ‘Click’ via Raygun Records on July 10th. The track is a sinister, slinky, stripped-down showcase for Edie and Gita’s sultry voices. We have 2 very […]

ALBUM REVIEW: TAME IMPALA - CURRENTS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TAME IMPALA – CURRENTS

July 9, 2015 David McElroy

Having refined psychedelic rock for a new generation with his previous work culminating in 2012’s riff laden Lonerism , Kevin Parker a.k.a Tame Impala has taken something of a surprise step with Currents, producing a […]

BECK: UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “DREAMS” - Listen
New Music

BECK – “DREAMS” AT 5 MILLION STREAMS & COUNTING

July 8, 2015 XS Noize

How does one of the most innovative and acclaimed artists of the last two centuries follow up a first ever GRAMMY Album of the Year victory for his “instant folk-rock classic” Morning Phase? If one […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: GIRLS NAMES - 'A HUNGER ARTIST' - Listen
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: GIRLS NAMES – ‘A HUNGER ARTIST’ – Listen

July 8, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from ‘Reticence’, the acclaimed first cut – and opening salvo – from their forthcoming third full-length album, Arms Around a Vision (due October 2nd on Tough Love Records), today Belfast’s Girls Names return […]

SONIA STEIN - RELEASES BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR 'DEMENTED MIND'
New Music

SONIA STEIN – RELEASES BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR ‘DEMENTED MIND’

July 8, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from her debut EP ‘Symbol’ which featured the single ‘Waiting’, Sonia Stein will release her eagerly awaited new single ‘Demented Mind’ on August 14. ‘Demented Mind’ is a minimal yet hugely atmospheric track, […]

KATE BOY - announce new single 'Midnight Sun' - listen
New Music

KATE BOY – announce new single ‘Midnight Sun’ – listen

July 8, 2015 XS Noize

Kate Boy make a powerful return with the announcement of their new single ‘Midnight Sun’. ‘Midnight Sun’ follows on from recent releases, ‘Higher’ and ‘Self Control’ and will be featured on their debut album set […]

THE DEAD WEATHER - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM DODGE & BURN
New Music

THE DEAD WEATHER – ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM DODGE & BURN

July 8, 2015 XS Noize

Way back in October 2013, The Dead Weather and Third Man Records announced an incredibly special 7” featuring “Open Up (That’s Enough)” b/w “Rough Detective” as part of Vault Package #18. These two tracks were […]

Andy Bell - Torsten The Bareback Saint
New Music

ANDY BELL: to release ‘Variance’ The ‘Torsten the Bareback Saint’ Remixes/ 4 September 2015

July 7, 2015 XS Noize

Andy Bell’s critically acclaimed electro-acoustic cabaret show and album ‘Torsten The Bareback Saint’ was a brave and unexpected career move in 2014 from his comfort zone of being lead singer with Erasure, one of the […]

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