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          Matt Cardle
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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

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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
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          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 […]

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          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: 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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          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

          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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          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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          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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          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 […]

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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”

          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 […]

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          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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          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Roland Gift — the iconic voice of Fine Young Cannibals and one of the most instantly recognisable singers in British music. With […]

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THE STONE ROSES will release a new single tonight at 8pm
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THE STONE ROSES will release a new single tonight at 8pm

May 12, 2016 XS Noize

We have only just received a press release stating that after months of rumour and speculation it has been announced that THE STONE ROSES will release a new single tonight at 8pm. The new single […]

Behind the Mixing Desk #1 - Jim Spencer 1
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Behind the Mixing Desk #1 – Jim Spencer

May 11, 2016 XS Noize

A music producer has an expansive role in overseeing and managing the recording of a band or performer’s music. A producer has many roles that may include, but are not limited to, gathering ideas for […]

Fatherson unveil 'Just Past The Point Of Breaking' video
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Fatherson unveil ‘Just Past The Point Of Breaking’ video

May 11, 2016 XS Noize

Ahead of a busy summer and the release of their second album, FATHERSON have announced some very special, intimate shows in Scotland which leads them up to their T in the Park appearance in July. […]

Dead Kennedys Announce 2016 UK Dates Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Punk
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Dead Kennedys Announce 2016 UK Dates Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Punk

May 11, 2016 XS Noize

Wednesday 11th May 2016; In the year that marks the 40th anniversary of the punk movement, legendary US hardcore punk band, Dead Kennedys, have announced their only UK headline tour dates for October 2016. Including […]

Track Of The Day: Cavalry - 'Lucerne' - Listen
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Track Of The Day: Cavalry – ‘Lucerne’ – Listen

May 11, 2016 XS Noize

Emerging indie quintet Cavalry have announced the release of their latest single Lucerne. The Merseyside five-piece’s mesmerising new track, a sumptuous roll of melodies and multi-layered atmospherics blended with breathy vocals and subtle power chords, […]

Scottish singer-songwriter Michael Forsyth enjoys success with 2nd album 'Stop For the World' 1
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Scottish singer-songwriter Michael Forsyth enjoys success with 2nd album ‘Stop For the World’

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

Last week, not many people outside of a small Scottish town had heard of singer songwriter Michael Forsyth. This week his second album ‘Stop For the World’ reached number five in the UK iTunes Singer […]

First Reaction: Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool
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First Reaction: Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool

May 10, 2016 Lori Gava

Let the fanfare blare, the day has finally arrived, Radiohead has released their much anticipated ninth album “A Moon Shaped Po0l”, the follow up to 2012’s “The King Of Limbs”. It has been a long […]

Pet Shop Boys Announce 2016 Super tour
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Pet Shop Boys Announce 2016 Super tour

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys announce the first leg of their ‘Super’ tour, starting in October 2016 including shows in the United States, Canada, Germany, Holland, Denmark and Russia. More dates, including the UK, will be announced […]

The Sailmakers - XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #10
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The Sailmakers – XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #10

May 10, 2016 Thomas S. Day

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 […]

PJ HARVEY returns with new album in 2016, watch film clip directed by Seamus Murphy
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PJ Harvey announces US shows for 2016

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

PJ Harvey is to perform in the U.S. for the first time in 5 years, accompanied by her nine-piece band. She will play in New York and Los Angeles, her only 2016 U.S. concerts in […]

Drowners Share new single "Pick up the Pace"; from new album "On Desire"
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Drowners Share new single “Pick up the Pace”; from new album “On Desire”

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

Drowners have unveiled new single “Pick Up The Pace”, the second track to be shared from their long awaited new album. “ON DESIRE” which arrives everywhere on Friday, June 24th. Recorded and mixed by Claudius […]

Track Of The Day: OYLS - ‘Maps’ - Listen
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: OYLS – ‘Maps’ – Listen

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

Seamlessly blending experimental rock and indie-electro, OYLS have the aptness for innovative music. OYLS is the creative venture of two unexpected individuals; David Kirshenbaum, a former corporate consultant, and Michael Lipp, a failed strip club […]

Album Review: Eagulls - Ullages
Album Reviews

Album Review: Eagulls – Ullages

May 10, 2016 Lori Gava

Ah the legendary curse of the sophomore record can prove to be an insurmountable challenge for any band. It can be especially daunting when your debut release takes you from playing the UK dive bar […]

Tim Hecker Announces Barbican Headline Show
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Tim Hecker Announces Barbican Headline Show

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Following his St. John at Hackney church performance last week, Canadian producer and sound artist Tim Hecker has confirmed he will be returning to London this Autumn with a headline show at the Barbican on […]

Review: Rufus Wainwright - Take All My Loves:9 Shakespeare Sonnets
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Review: Rufus Wainwright – Take All My Loves:9 Shakespeare Sonnets

May 9, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Reinvention takes on many forms and in some cases, is seemingly unintentional. In the case of Rufus Wainwright it may well be the latter as he hangs up his folk roots and dons his composer […]

The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds to get 50th anniversary deluxe treatment 1
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The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds to get 50th anniversary deluxe treatment

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

The Beach Boys’ iconic 1966 album, Pet Sounds, is universally hailed as one of popular music’s most important recordings of all time. May 16 marks the acclaimed album’s 50th anniversary, and to commemorate the milestone, […]

NEWS: KULA SHAKER announce Irish Dates in May
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Listen to the new single from Kula Shaker – ‘Let Love Be (With U)’ out 27th May

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Having just released their 5th studio album, K 2.0, to much acclaim in February, and with sold-out dates across the UK and Europe, including a sold-out show at London’s Roundhouse, Kula Shaker are pleased to […]

Penny for the Workhouse to release 'Sneaky Peekers' EP
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Penny for the Workhouse to release ‘Sneaky Peekers’ EP

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Penny For The Workhouse are a lively London based band creating quirky music with the style of Syd Barrett or early Bowie and swagger of old London Town. Formed in 2012, the band’s unique ‘Folk […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DESERT PLANES -  ‘Wake In Fright’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DESERT PLANES – ‘Wake In Fright’

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Singer Tom Farrer and drummer Ben Niblett are old friends who in their adolescence, often collaborated and gigged in local pubs willing to over look their age. Following this formative step into their personal musical […]

Watch: BETH ORTON'S  Video for "1973"
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Watch: BETH ORTON’S Video for “1973”

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Beth Orton releases the second track from her highly anticipated forthcoming album Kidsticks. Prior to the release of Beth’s stunning new album, which is released via ANTI- on May 27th, you can stream the video […]

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