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          Callum Beattie Unveils New Single “Pins and Needles” Ahead of Album “Indi” — Out January 23rd

          December 5, 2025

          It’s the best time to be Callum Beattie. After selling out a huge sold-out arena date at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro (a gig which saw The Scotsman describe him as “a Caledonian Sam Fender”), his 2026 live plans are upscaling too with a massive […]

          Gipsy Kings
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          Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo Announce New Album “Historia” — Out May 15th

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          The Grammy Award-winning Gipsy Kings and their leader/founder Tonino Baliardo broke the mould with their self-titled album back in 1987. It was a time when the US and UK charts were almost completely devoid of […]

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          Editors Frontman Tom Smith Brings His Solo Show to Belfast’s Mandela Hall – 6 May 2026

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

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          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: 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

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          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

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

          December 1, 2025

          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

          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 […]

          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 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

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          Fabrizio Cammarata
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        • Oliver Murray
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          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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Month: January 2016

STATES OF EMOTION Share 'Rag & Bone Men' From Forthcoming album ‘Black & White to Gold’
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STATES OF EMOTION Share ‘Rag & Bone Men’ From Forthcoming album ‘Black & White to Gold’

January 27, 2016 XS Noize

States of Emotion have been through enough drama already, thanks. They deserve a good 2016. In the past three years the Essex natives have endured enough label and wider industry shenanigans that would kill a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LOW CUT CONNIE -  'Diane (Don't Point That Thing At Me)'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: LOW CUT CONNIE – ‘Diane (Don’t Point That Thing At Me)’

January 27, 2016 XS Noize

Diane (Don’t Point That Thing At Me) is the second single from Low Cut Connie’s critically acclaimed HI HONEY LP. The track sees Finnemore, Weiner and Co explore a world of swirling, sixties pop fueled […]

Watch the electronic version of THE ANCHORESS new single 'You & Only You' ft Philip Reach
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INTERVIEW: THE ANCHORESS talks about her debut album ‘Confessions of A Romance Novelist’

January 27, 2016 XS Noize

Catherine Anne Davies aka The Anchoress, released her debut album, the brilliant ‘Confessions of A Romance Novelist’ on January 8, 2016. Mark Millar had a chat with Catherine before the release.   You initially released music as Catherine […]

ALIAS KID - set out first major headline UK tour...
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ALIAS KID – set out first major headline UK tour…

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

Throwing yourself headlong into the anarchic tours of the Happy Mondays and Black Grape is one thing. Coming out the other side in one piece, is another matter entirely…. Triumphantly emerging the other side, with […]

BEN ABRAHAM shares new video for 'You & Me' - Watch
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BEN ABRAHAM shares new video for ‘You & Me’ – Watch

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

Australian artist Ben Abraham, whom the Sydney Morning Herald calls “one of the best new male voices,” debuts a new Oh Yeah Wow-directed video for “You And Me” today, watch it here. “You And Me” […]

THE LATE TWOS unveil video for new track 'SIERRA LEONE' - Watch
New Music

THE LATE TWOS unveil video for new track ‘SIERRA LEONE’ – Watch

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

The Late Twos are a Northern Irish Indie Rock/Pop band, formed in 2011 in Belfast. A lively and energetic five piece outfit, well known across Northern Ireland for their unique and fresh sound, style and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: KULA SHAKER - K2.0 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: KULA SHAKER – K2.0

January 26, 2016 Thomas S. Day

London’s 60’s revivalists, Kula Shaker, are set to release K2.0, their first album in almost 6 years on 12th February. The album title seems to be a play on 1996’s K 20 years on, but […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: OHBOY! - The Carrot & The Stick
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: OHBOY! – The Carrot & The Stick

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

Northampton five piece, OhBoy! pick up where the New Year hangovers have left off, exploding into 2016 full of intent, announcing today that they’ve signed to Alcopop! Records and are out to prove themselves as […]

THE MEMBRANES to tour with THERAPY?
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THE MEMBRANES to tour with THERAPY?

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

2015 saw The Membranes return from a 26 year hiatus to take the UK music scene by storm. They embarked on a tour of America and they somehow managed to distil the very essence of […]

LUCY ROSE to support CITY AND COLOUR at Belfast Mandela Hall
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LUCY ROSE to support CITY AND COLOUR at Belfast Mandela Hall

January 25, 2016 XS Noize

Lucy Rose will be supporting City And Colour at the Mandela Hall in Belfast on the 23rd Feb. 2015 was an amazing for Lucy, with a top 10 album and numerous sold out UK tours […]

ALBUM REVIEW: TINDERSTICKS - THE WAITING ROOM
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ALBUM REVIEW: TINDERSTICKS – THE WAITING ROOM

January 25, 2016 Lori Gava

The veteran Alternative band Tindersticks released their latest effort The Waiting Room on January 22, 2016. The Waiting Room is their 11th album and follows their retrospective release Across Six Leap Years and their 2012 original […]

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: THE WINACHI TRIBE VS SENSE OF DANGER - Watch
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: THE WINACHI TRIBE VS SENSE OF DANGER – Watch

January 25, 2016 XS Noize

‘Electro Funk Sonic Soul Collective ‘The Winachi Tribe’ team up with fashion label ‘Sense Of Danger’ to create a brooding paranoid masterpiece!!! “S.O.D – While others had taken inspiration from the 80s flour coloured bubblegum […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: KIDS ON BRIDGES - 'Something in the Water'
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: KIDS ON BRIDGES – ‘Something in the Water’

January 25, 2016 XS Noize

Liverpool’s Kids on Bridges are Christian Bragg, Daniel Rankin and Andrew Culshaw, a trio of Pop Art terrorists who produce electro likened to the music of Phoenix and MuteMath. The band, who recently supported Beck […]

Listen to "Wedding" the new single from POLICA
Gigs

Listen to “Wedding” the new single from POLICA

January 23, 2016 XS Noize

Following their rapturous return at the end of 2015, Minneapolis’ POLIÇA unveil their new single, “Wedding.” It’s the second track to surface from their upcoming album United Crushers (due out March 4th on Memphis Industries), […]

ALISTAIR JAMES Releases New Single 'Have You Ever Been Low', Listen 2
New Music

ALISTAIR JAMES Releases New Single ‘Have You Ever Been Low’, Listen

January 23, 2016 XS Noize

Alistair James, from Eston in Middlesbrough, north east England, began writing music in 2005 when he was still at school. As a frontman and songwriter, he played shows up and down the country with regular […]

MONEY - Share new single, 'I'll Be The Night'  Taken from Suicide Songs, released January 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MONEY – SUICIDE SONGS

January 22, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Manchester trio, MONEY, release their sophomore album, Suicide Songs on 29th January. Their critically acclaimed début will be a hard act to follow but their penchant for the dramatic, the poetic and the beautiful stands […]

TULIPOMANIA to release fourth album  'This Gilded Age' in February
New Music

TULIPOMANIA to release fourth album ‘This Gilded Age’ in February

January 22, 2016 XS Noize

Tulipomania’s fourth album ‘This Gilded Age’ will be released on February 26, 2016. Hailing from Philadelphia, Tulipomania boast gritty guitars underpinned by a brooding rhythm section to provide a backdrop for compelling and atmospheric vocals. […]

IGGY POP: 'POST POP DEPRESSION' PRODUCED BY JOSH HOMME OUT MARCH 18, listen to track
New Music

IGGY POP: ‘POST POP DEPRESSION’ PRODUCED BY JOSH HOMME OUT MARCH 18, listen to track

January 22, 2016 XS Noize

The existence of the sublimely secretive desert opus conceived by Iggy Pop and Joshua Homme was confirmed yesterday to an unsuspecting studio and home audience of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “A lot of […]

TRACK OF THE DAY – CHOIR OF YOUNG BELIEVERS – SERIOUS LOVER
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY – CHOIR OF YOUNG BELIEVERS – SERIOUS LOVER

January 22, 2016 Amanda Stock

Copenhagen Based Choir of Young Believers is an orchestral –pop project led by Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, front man, guitarist and principal player in a set-up of musicians that constantly rotate. Live, the band assume many […]

Art of the Front Man # 3: Working with DAVID BOWIE by DANNY SABER
Saber Bytes

Art of the Front Man # 3: Working with DAVID BOWIE by DANNY SABER

January 21, 2016 Danny Saber

Art of the Front Man # 3: DAVID BOWIE “The Man Who Fell To Earth” If “they “walk among us, David Bowie was definitely one of them. My first collaboration with David Bowie was two remixes […]

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