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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’

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          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’

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          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

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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 REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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
          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
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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
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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
          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
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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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ON DEAD WAVES - sign to Mute + Unveil debut track
New Music

ON DEAD WAVES – sign to Mute + Unveil debut track

November 25, 2015 XS Noize

On Dead Waves, Mute’s latest signing, have unveiled the video and a free download for their debut track, Blackbird. Blackbird is taken from On Dead Waves debut album, set for release in spring 2016. The album […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEAD BOY ROBOTICS - ECHO
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEAD BOY ROBOTICS – ECHO

November 25, 2015 XS Noize

Edinburgh trio Dead Boy Robotics are thrilled to announce the official release of their sophomore album New Cells out now via Brothers Grimm. To celebrate the release the band have revealed the video for latest […]

DIIV ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM "IS THE IS ARE" - LISTEN TO TRACK
New Music

DIIV – SHARES NEW TRACK “MIRE (GRANT’S SONG)”

November 25, 2015 XS Noize

After recently sharing “Dopamine” and “Bent (Grant’s Song), the first tastes from their forthcoming sophomore album Is the Is Are, DIIV share a new song “Mire (Grant’s Song) ” listen below. Is the Is Are […]

UNDERWORLD announce brand new album plus UK & European live dates
Gigs

UNDERWORLD announce brand new album plus UK & European live dates

November 24, 2015 XS Noize

Underworld release their seventh studio album, Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future, on underworldlive.com via Caroline International on 18th March 2016. So what can one expect from that shining future then? The opening punch […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: EL VY - 'Silent Ivy Hotel' (video)
Gigs

EL VY – premiere video for ‘No Time To Crank The Sun’

November 24, 2015 XS Noize

Today, EL VY release a new video for ‘No Time To Crank The Sun’, keeping their promise to create a video for every track on their debut album, Return To The Moon. Directed by Tom […]

CHARLOTTE CARPENTER - streams 'Mean Time' video
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CHARLOTTE CARPENTER – streams ‘Mean Time’ video

November 24, 2015 XS Noize

Having just released her new EP The Fault Line, Charlotte Carpenter has unveiled the video to her track ‘Mean Time’. Watch now BELOW. The cinematic clip filmed on a farm in Charlotte’s hometown relates to […]

GEORGE COSBY - shares "State Of Undress", Listen
Gigs

GEORGE COSBY – shares “State Of Undress”, Listen

November 24, 2015 XS Noize

George Cosby released his stunning debut EP ‘Human Touch’ last Friday, November 20th, rising dark-pop songwriter George Cosby is streaming his third slice track “State Of Undress” below. Highlighted again by his unique vocal, the […]

CAGE THE ELEPHANT - announce UK & Europe shows in February 2016
Gigs

CAGE THE ELEPHANT – announce UK & Europe shows in February 2016

November 24, 2015 XS Noize

Cage the Elephant, who release their new album ‘Tell Me I’m Pretty’ through Columbia Records on 18th December, have confirmed a string of European shows in February. The gigs will be the bands’ first since […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: EMILY WELLS - 'You Dream of China'
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: EMILY WELLS – ‘You Dream of China’

November 24, 2015 XS Noize

Texan multi-instrumentalist, composer and songwriter, Emily Wells, has announced her return with a new album, Promise. The follow-up to 2012’s Mama – released via Partisan Records – is available from January 29th on Wells’ own […]

JAMES share 'To My Surprise' from the forthcoming album 'Girl At The End Of the World'
Gigs

JAMES share ‘To My Surprise’ from the forthcoming album ‘Girl At The End Of the World’

November 24, 2015 XS Noize

The first single from James forthcoming album ‘Girl At The End Of The World’ has premiered this morning on BBC Radio 6 Music, listen below. The new album ‘Girl At The End Of the World’ […]

WIN: Tickets to see SIMPLY RED in Belfast’s SSE Arena, Belfast: Wednesday 2 December 2015
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WIN: Tickets to see SIMPLY RED in Belfast’s SSE Arena, Belfast: Wednesday 2 December 2015

November 23, 2015 XS Noize

Simply Red: Reformed! 2015 World Tour – Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary With very special guest: Natalie Imbruglia The SSE Arena, Belfast: Wednesday 2 December. Back together again; Simply Red mark their 30th anniversary with a world tour, the […]

STEREOPHONICS announce huge Cardiff City Stadium gig for June 2016
Gigs

STEREOPHONICS announce huge Cardiff City Stadium gig for June 2016

November 23, 2015 XS Noize

Announce Cardiff City Stadium Show June 4th Special Guests The Vaccines + Band of Skulls Stereophonics have announced a very special show at Cardiff City Stadium on June 4th, 2016 with special guests The Vaccines […]

U2 iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE TOUR RETURNS TO PARIS
Gigs

U2 iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE TOUR RETURNS TO PARIS

November 23, 2015 XS Noize

U2 will return to Paris in early December to play their two concerts postponed from earlier in November. The new dates – Sunday, December 6th and Monday, December 7th at the Accorhotels Arena in Bercy […]

OF MONSTERS AND MEN - Announce New Single 'Human' - (video)
Gigs

OF MONSTERS AND MEN – Announce New Single ‘Human’ – (video)

November 23, 2015 XS Noize

Of Monsters and Men will release their new single ‘Human’ on December 25th, taken from their recently released album ‘Beneath The Skin’. The Icelandic band are currently on a completely sold out UK tour which […]

WOLF ALICE - unveil new video for 'Freazy'
Gigs

WOLF ALICE – unveil new video for ‘Freazy’

November 23, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh off the back of being shortlisted for the prestigious Mercury Prize, North London’s Wolf Alice are today revealing the video to their latest single, ‘Freazy’. With the band known for producing wonderfully brilliant videos […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #5 – CAMERON SANDERSON
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #5 – CAMERON SANDERSON

November 23, 2015 XS Noize

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: GILLBANKS - 'Nerve', (video)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: GILLBANKS – ‘Nerve’, (video)

November 23, 2015 XS Noize

GILLBANKS has just released his brand new video for the grunge-infused single Nerve. The track is taken from his forthcoming EP Lend Me Your Skin which is out on November 27th 2015 via Tusk Records. […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: MORRISON HOTEL – THE DOORS
Album Reviews

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: MORRISON HOTEL – THE DOORS

November 22, 2015 Sandra Blemster

Some might argue that the Doors Morrison Hotel album was not their best as no hit singles came from it. But for me, I think it will always be my favourite as it spawned the likes of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SHYE BEN TZUR, JONNY GREENWOOD and the RAJASTHAN EXPRESS - JUNUN
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SHYE BEN TZUR, JONNY GREENWOOD and the RAJASTHAN EXPRESS – JUNUN

November 22, 2015 Lori Gava

There are few who would contest that Jonny Greenwood has a true appreciation for music in all of its forms and genres. Renowned for his imaginative work on his day job in Radiohead, he also […]

LIVE REVIEW: U2 TAKE OVER BELFAST 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: U2 TAKE OVER BELFAST

November 22, 2015 XS Noize

U2 – SSE ARENA, BELFAST 18 November 2015 U2 last played as a full band in Belfast during the Pop Mart tour when the people of Belfast welcomed them with open arms to play Botanic […]

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