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          Garbage announce a headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on 17th July 2026. They are heading out on the road in support of their eighth and latest album, ‘Let All That We Imagine Be […]

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          Starsailor’s James Walsh Announces New Solo Album ‘It’s All Happening’, Out January 30

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          Starsailor frontman James Walsh is set to take his ever-growing solo career to new heights with the release of his new album ‘It’s All Happening’ on January 30th. He has previewed the record with a […]

          PAUL SIMON
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          Paul Simon Brings “A Quiet Celebration Tour” to Europe, UK & Ireland

          December 11, 2025

          Today, the legendary singer-songwriter PAUL SIMON announced he will continue  “A Quiet Celebration Tour,” following a highly successful and critically acclaimed US tour, and bring this special concert series to Europe, the UK and Ireland this […]

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

          November 28, 2025

          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
          Book Reviews

          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: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gurriers Ignite Belfast’s Limelight with a Ferocious, No-Holds-Barred Post-Punk Assault Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gurriers Ignite Belfast’s Limelight with a Ferocious, No-Holds-Barred Post-Punk Assault

          December 22, 2025

          Fast-rising Irish band Gurriers stormed the stage at Belfast’s Limelight last night, opening their set to Frankie Valli’s Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. As the unmistakable chorus rang out, the room erupted into a […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          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 […]

        • In Focus

          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

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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 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

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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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        • 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

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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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Album Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Getaway
Album Reviews

Album Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Getaway

June 22, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Having released 11 albums in 33 years Red Hot Chili Peppers need little introduction. Very Few bands survive such a long tenure but Kiedis and Co. Have been through hell together and come out the […]

Holy Holy announce European Tour including London & Leeds
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Holy Holy announce European Tour including London & Leeds

June 22, 2016 David McElroy

Following a sold out show at London’s Lexington at the end of last year, Australian duo HOLY HOLY have announced a much anticipated headline show at London’s Electrowerkz on Tuesday 27 September with tickets going […]

MODERN FAMILY UNIT: ready to revitalise modern New Wave with single  ‘Mmm mmm mm aah’
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Modern Family Unit – Marco Polo

June 22, 2016 David McElroy

Modern Family Unit return with Marco Polo, a slice of dark electro pop that brings to mind the likes of Motor and Nitzer Ebb. The song has a real menacing edge to begin, enjoyably sinister […]

Watch Aphex Twin’s first official music video for 17 years
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Watch Aphex Twin’s first official music video for 17 years

June 21, 2016 XS Noize

Aphex Twin’s first official music video for 17 years; CIRKLON3 [ Колхозная mix ], directed by Ryan Wyer, age 12, of Rush, co. Dublin. Aphex Twin and Warp Records commissioned Ryan to direct, edit and […]

Dinosaur Jr. release video for 'Tiny', taken from new album Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not
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Dinosaur Jr. release video for ‘Tiny’, taken from new album Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not

June 21, 2016 XS Noize

Dinosaur Jr. share the first video FROM their new record, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, out August 5th on Jagjaguwar. It’s for the electrifying single ‘Tiny’, (which they recently crushed on Later…with Jools […]

AyOwA unveil the video for their beautifully dark summer electro track ’Sommer’
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AyOwA unveil the video for their beautifully dark summer electro track ’Sommer’

June 21, 2016 XS Noize

The new danish duo AyOwA has emerged from a musical companionship between the two long time friends – Nicolai Kornerup and Hannah Schneider. The sound of AyOwA is electronic with an improvisational approach, appealing in […]

Track of the Day: Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles - Are You Ready? 1
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles – Are You Ready?

June 21, 2016 XS Noize

Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles formed in the North Wales and Chester, UK area in autumn of 2015. The band’s first 6 months together have been incredibly busy and productive: a debut EP and […]

Welsh indie rockers HOMES share new single 'Black Gold - Listen
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Welsh indie rockers HOMES share new single ‘Black Gold – Listen

June 21, 2016 XS Noize

Welsh indie rockers HOMES are about to drop their latest single Black Gold and bring retro-tinged pop into the 21st century. Black Gold is “Monday’s blues and Friday’s booze all mixed into one sentimental pint […]

Archive announce 12-date November 2016 European Tour + new studio album
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ARCHIVE announce new album ‘THE FALSE FOUNDATION, Watch ‘DRIVING IN NAILS’ video

June 20, 2016 XS Noize

South London collective Archive announce details of their tenth studio album ‘The False Foundation’ in October and European tour dates to follow in November. The new album is the follow-up to last year’s critically acclaimed […]

Album Review: Thrice - To Be Everywhere is to be Nowhere
Album Reviews

Album Review: Thrice – To Be Everywhere is to be Nowhere

June 20, 2016 Lori Gava

Post Hardcore Alternative Rockers Thrice are returning after a five year hiatus. Many fans had come to believe their announced hiatus had morphed into the demise of the band. The new release is the long […]

Album Review: Augustines – This Is Your Life
Album Reviews

Album Review: Augustines – This Is Your Life

June 20, 2016 Sandra Blemster

This is Your Life is the Augustine’s third album for this Brooklyn based trio following on from their 2014 self-titled album which spawned a headline date at the legendary Roundhouse in London. Having recently sold […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #13 – Thumper
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #13 – Thumper

June 20, 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 […]

Jagwar Ma announce October UK tour dates
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Jagwar Ma announce October UK tour dates

June 20, 2016 XS Noize

Jagwar Ma have announced a handful of UK headline shows in October, in anticipation of forthcoming details of the follow up to their critically acclaimed breakout debut album Howlin’. The three piece of Jono Ma, […]

Track Of The Day: Look Park - ‘Shout Part 1’
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Look Park – ‘Shout Part 1’

June 20, 2016 XS Noize

Chris Collingwood, the lead singer of Fountains of Wayne, will release his debut album ‘LOOK PARK’ through Yep Roc on 22nd July. LOOK PARK is Chris Collingwood’s first album outside of Fountains of Wayne and […]

Methyl Ethel add further UK live dates & first N. American tour
New Music

Methyl Ethel add further UK live dates & first N. American tour

June 17, 2016 XS Noize

With their debut European tour firmly under their belts, Australian trio Methyl Ethel have confirmed details of a major North American tour, as well as adding further UK live shows to their summer schedule. The […]

Track Of The Day: SQRD - 'Gold' - Listen
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: SQRD – ‘Gold’ – Listen

June 17, 2016 XS Noize

Developed from a background in jazz and classical music, Swedish-born, Berlin-based artist Carl Robin Kirchmann (AKA SQRD) has soaked up the soul of these two cultural Meccas to develop his unique blend of low key, […]

Album Review: Lonely the Brave - Things Will Matter
Album Reviews

Album Review: Lonely the Brave – Things Will Matter

June 17, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Lonely the Brave are another in a swathe of acts leaping into the music scene from Cambridge area. Their initial success came following the release of their awesome 2014 début The Days War and 2 […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: VIOLA BEACH - BOYS THAT SING
News

VIOLA BEACH – Album To Be Released 29th July

June 17, 2016 XS Noize

A 9-track album of music by Viola Beach will be released on 29 July via the band’s own label Fuller Beans Records. Listen to lead single ‘Boys That Sing’ here. Announced earlier today, the band’s […]

The XS Noize Music Podcast is now Live! - Subscribe / Download HERE 2
XS Noize Podcast

The XS Noize Music Podcast is now Live! – Subscribe / Download HERE

June 16, 2016 XS Noize

The XS Noize Music Podcast is now Live! The XS Noize Music Podcast is a new weekly podcast. Our mission is to provide insightful musical reviews, interviews, timely news and opinion. We have 3 episodes ready […]

INTERVIEW: WENDY JAMES talks about her new album 'THE PRICE OF THE TICKET' 1
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XS Noize Music Podcast: Episode #1 – Wendy James discusses her new album ‘The Price Of The Ticket’ – Listen/Download

June 16, 2016 XS Noize

Wendy James needs no introduction, she enjoyed massive success in the 80s and 90s with Transvision Vamp having huge hit singles and selling out venues. When the band folded Wendy recorded her solo albums which […]

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