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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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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: 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 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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          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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          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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          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 […]

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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

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          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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          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 […]

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          November 27, 2025

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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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Lea Porcelain's Release Debut EP 'Out Is In' EP
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LEA PORCELAIN – unveil new single and video “A Year From Here” from debut album ‘Hymns To The Night’

May 31, 2017 XS Noize

“How does time affect our life and how do we deal with it?” Lea Porcelain question in their new video ‘A Year From Here’. “Probably one of the most important and primal challenges for humankind […]

APHEX TWIN - Announces First Ever Live Stream @ Field Day 2017
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APHEX TWIN – Announces First Ever Live Stream @ Field Day 2017

May 30, 2017 XS Noize

NTS Radio, Warp Records and Field Day team up to present the world’s first live video stream of an Aphex Twin performance, broadcasting live from Field Day festival in London on Saturday June 3rd. NTS […]

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IN FOCUS// SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL, NEC Birmingham 27/05/16

May 30, 2017 Clair McAllister

May 27th saw the NEC complex in Birmingham play host to the opening day of The Slam Dunk Festival 2017. Sporting everything from the ska studded line up of the Fireball Stage, to the raw […]

TORA announce debut album 'Take A Rest', listen to new single 'Another Case'
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ALBUM REVIEW: TORA – “TAKE A REST”

May 29, 2017 Amanda Stock

Sitting at over 20 million streams, having played the likes of Glastonbury and Falls Festival, an Australian support slot with RUFUS under their belt and a series of forthcoming UK / European shows in October, […]

LIAM GALLAGHER - Announces UK + Ireland Tour + New Single 'Wall of Glass'
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LIAM GALLAGHER – Announces UK + Ireland Tour + New Single ‘Wall of Glass’

May 26, 2017 XS Noize

An era-defining voice and the frontman of his generation, Liam Gallagher kicks off a new stage in his career with the announcement of his debut solo underplay tour. The tour opens with a homecoming show […]

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Track of the Day: TOOTH & NAIL – ‘TROUBLED TIMES’

May 26, 2017 XS Noize

Fast-rising Grunge-Blue duo Tooth & Nail release their timely new single Troubled Times on today, Friday 26th May. The swaggering blues-rock anthem takes an acerbic swipe at Trump/Brexit politics and comes armed with festival-ready singalong […]

Review: U2 - THE JOSHUA TREE – 30th Anniversary Edition
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Review: U2 – THE JOSHUA TREE – 30th Anniversary Edition

May 26, 2017 Lori Gava

Once upon a time in long ago 1986, U2 stood on the precipice of international acclaim. The band had scored solid critical praise for their prior albums “War” and “The Unforgettable Fire” and had amassed […]

#33. XS Noize Music Podcast: CURSE OF LONO Frontman FELIX BECHTOLSHEIMER on Debut Album 'SEVERED'
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#33. XS Noize Music Podcast: CURSE OF LONO Frontman FELIX BECHTOLSHEIMER on Debut Album ‘SEVERED’

May 25, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #33 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. This episode Mark Millar is joined by Curse of Lono Founder and frontman Felix Bechtolsheimer. To talk about their acclaimed debut album ‘Severed’ which was released […]

Win Tickets To See FKJ Live @ Electric Brixton, London
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Win Tickets To See FKJ Live @ Electric Brixton, London

May 25, 2017 XS Noize

Shut The Front Door are excited to welcome Parisian Electronic producer FKJ for his BIGGEST London showcase yet, performing his incredible live set. This is the official London date for his debut album ‘French Kiwi […]

Sheffield Trio THE HARRINGTONS To Release Blistering New EP 'CHANGE IS GONNA COME'
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Sheffield Trio THE HARRINGTONS To Release Blistering New EP ‘CHANGE IS GONNA COME’

May 24, 2017 XS Noize

Forming in 2014 at the age of 16, The Harringtons are a fresh faced, feel-good Rock n’ Roll trio from Sheffield, Jack, Brad and Jordan have a fresh outlook on music, taking influence from mod-culture […]

ENTER SHIKARI Unveil New single with  BIG NARSTIE + Announce 2017 Arena Tour
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ENTER SHIKARI Unveil New single with BIG NARSTIE + Announce 2017 Arena Tour

May 24, 2017 XS Noize

Huge British rock mavericks Enter Shikari have announced their biggest arena tour to date with the incredible new ‘Supercharge’ track featuring grime legend Big Narstie. The single was premiered on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 […]

Track of the Day: PARTISAN - 'Too Late'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: PARTISAN – ‘Too Late’

May 23, 2017 XS Noize

Partisan return with ‘Too Late’ a song that marks a change of direction for the Indie Rock band. Embracing a funkier sound, the single sees Partisan deliver a rallying cry against the backdrop of the […]

ACTING STRANGE - release their debut album, "TALK TALK TALK" - Listen to track
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ACTING STRANGE – release their debut album, “TALK TALK TALK” – Listen to track

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

Acting Strange have released their debut album, “TALK TALK TALK”. If you dig Supergrass, Nick Lowe, Apples in Stereo, or even early ’70s The Sweet or Slade, it should push some buttons. Led by cousins […]

MAXIMO PARK - unveil video for new single 'What Equals Love'
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MAXIMO PARK – unveil video for new single ‘What Equals Love’

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

Alternative pop experts Maximo Park today unveil the video for their current single ‘What Equals Love’. The track is taken from current album ‘Risk To Exist’ which was released on April 21st via Daylighting. ‘What […]

TORGNY - Announces new album 'Cut & Run' + new single 'Dreams'
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TORGNY – Announces new album ‘Cut & Run’ + new single ‘Dreams’

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

On May 26th Torgny will release the third and final part of the ‘Cut & Run’ trilogy, which alongside the two first parts completes the album ‘Cut & Run’. Torgny explains: “Cut and run is […]

MILBURN - return with a brand new single ‘Take Me Home’
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MILBURN – return with a brand new single ‘Take Me Home’

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

Having released their debut album Well Well Well ten years ago, Sheffield indie rockers Milburn return with their latest single Take Me Home, out on 26th May 2017 via Red Essential. Known as the band […]

Bush to release 7th studio album BLACK AND WHITE RAINBOWS on March 10th
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BUSH – Announce First European Tour Since 2013

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

Armed with their 7th studio album, BLACK AND WHITE RAINBOWS, BUSH have announced their first European headline tour in 4 years, which includes 6 UK dates, beginning with a show at O2 Kentish Town Forum […]

IN FOCUS// THE CRANBERRIES at Belfast's Waterfront Hall 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// THE CRANBERRIES at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall

May 19, 2017 Clair McAllister

Clair McAllister was on hand again to capture The Cranberries at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall with another batch of stunning images.  

Album Review: THE CHARLATANS – 'Different Days'
Album Reviews

Album Review: THE CHARLATANS – ‘Different Days’

May 18, 2017 Sandra Blemster

On the back of 2015’s Modern Nature (critically acclaimed getting into the Top Ten album chart with a lifetime achievement award from Q magazine) comes the Charlatans thirteenth album. Different Days is released on Friday […]

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MUSE release their brand new single ‘Dig Down’ – watch video

May 18, 2017 XS Noize

Muse have released their brand new single ‘Dig Down’ which is available to stream and download now. The track focuses on the themes of unity and survival – fighting for what’s right when your back’s […]

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