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          The Cure announce “The Show of a Lost World” — remixed, recut, remastered — arriving on Blu-ray & DVD this December

          November 28, 2025

          On 1st November 2024, The Cure released their widely acclaimed, now Grammy-nominated album Songs Of A Lost World. To mark the occasion, the band performed the album in full — for the first and only […]

          Matt Cardle
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          November 27, 2025

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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 Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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
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          ‘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 […]

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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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          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 […]

          Bastille
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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
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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

          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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        • 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 […]

          The Clause
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          Pearce Macca: The Clause’s Rise and Debut Album “Victim of a Casual Thing” | XS Noize Podcast #260

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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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Month: June 2017

PUBLIC ENEMY - celebrate 30 years with free download of new LP ‘Nothing is Quick in the Desert’
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PUBLIC ENEMY – celebrate 30 years with free download of new LP ‘Nothing is Quick in the Desert’

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

Public Enemy are celebrating their 30th anniversary and are giving fans a free gift of new album Nothing Is Quick in the Desert, which they dropped today as a free download. The new album has […]

THE WATERBOYS - announce their brand new double album entitled 'Out Of All This Blue' 2
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THE WATERBOYS – announce their brand new double album entitled ‘Out Of All This Blue’

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

The Waterboys have announced their brand new double album entitled Out Of All This Blue, available September 8 via BMG Records. This is their debut release with BMG since recently signing with the label. Produced […]

KASABIAN - Announce North American Tour Dates
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KASABIAN – Announce North American Tour Dates

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

Kasabian, one of the UK’s most successful and beloved bands, have revealed plans for a run of North American live dates in September -including stops in New York City, DC, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and […]

JAMIROQUAI - Shares Video for Brand New Single 'Superfresh' WATCH NOW
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JAMIROQUAI – Shares Video for Brand New Single ‘Superfresh’ WATCH NOW

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

Today sees Jamiroquai release the Charlie Lightening-directed video for their infectious new single “Superfresh,” the second official single from eighth studio album ‘Automaton’. Written and self-produced by frontman Jay Kay and Jamiroquai keyboard-maestro Matt Johnson, […]

Track of the Day: FOLIAGE - 'Silence'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: FOLIAGE – ‘Silence’

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

Based out of San Bernardino, California, Manuel Joseph Walker started his synth-tinged, jangle-pop project Foliage at the age of 16. He released his debut LP ‘Truths’ on Bandcamp the week before his 17th birthday. The […]

THE NATIONAL announce new album, new track + world tour
New Music

THE NATIONAL release ‘Guilty Party’ single – Listen Now!

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

Today, The National have released the single ‘Guilty Party’ off their forthcoming album Sleep Well Beast out on September 8th on 4AD. Sleep Well Beast was produced by member Aaron Dessner with co-production by Bryce […]

PAUL DRAPER announces new track 'Things People Want' - Listen Now!
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PAUL DRAPER announces new track ‘Things People Want’ – Listen Now!

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

Things People Want is a yearning love letter to an unobtainable everyday life that comes set inside four minutes of ultra-melodic, glistening synthetic soul. It is taken form Paul Draper’s first ever solo album – […]

IN FOCUS// GREEN DAY – BELSONIC 2017, Ormeau Park, Belfast 2
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// GREEN DAY – BELSONIC 2017, Ormeau Park, Belfast

June 29, 2017 Clair McAllister

June 28th 2017 saw Green Day, with touring mode engaged, and Rancid, riding on the crest of their hugely successful new album, return to Belfast to fly the American punk flag at full mast at […]

INTERPOL announce 'Our Love To Admire' - 10th Anniversary Edition 2
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INTERPOL announce ‘Our Love To Admire’ – 10th Anniversary Edition

June 29, 2017 XS Noize

In the late 90s, Interpol emerged as one of the American indie-rock scene’s most exciting and inventive new bands. The New York outfit’s artfully layered sound drew comparisons to a multitude of notable post-punk combos, […]

THE KILLERS - unveil the video for their dazzling new single,"The Man" - Watch Now!
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THE KILLERS – unveil the video for their dazzling new single,”The Man” – Watch Now!

June 28, 2017 XS Noize

The Killers have unveiled the video for their dazzling new single,”The Man,” the first to be released from the group’s upcoming fifth album, Wonderful Wonderful. The video comes shortly after the band’s spectacular, hit-laden surprise […]

Track of the Day: THE PLEA - 'Wild One'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: THE PLEA – ‘Wild One’

June 28, 2017 XS Noize

‘Wild One’ is the first single to be taken from The Plea’s new album ‘Propanoia’ which is due to be released later this year. The track is a stunning, string laden, acoustic number with a […]

THE HORRORS release their stunningly assertive fifth album ‘V’ on September 22 + announce UK & Irish tour for October 2017
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THE HORRORS release their stunningly assertive fifth album ‘V’ on September 22 + announce UK & Irish tour for October 2017

June 28, 2017 XS Noize

The Horrors release their stunningly assertive fifth album ‘V’ on September 22. The album has been previewed by the first single ‘Machine’ which sees the group at their majestic, imperial best, although the ten tracks […]

BRITISH SEA POWER Announce 'Let The Dancers Inherit The Party'
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BRITISH SEA POWER – Reveal ‘Don’t Let The Sun Get In The Way’ video

June 27, 2017 XS Noize

British Sea Power release the third track from their recently released, critically acclaimed sixth album Let The Dancers Inherit The Party. Don’t Let The Sun Get In The Way is the perfect soundtrack to the […]

Listen to HAMBURG a new track from BILLY BIBBY & THE WRY SMILES
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Listen to HAMBURG a new track from BILLY BIBBY & THE WRY SMILES

June 27, 2017 XS Noize

Llandudno, Wales, 20 June 2017 – Let the summer begin with a fresh track from Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles! It’s time to roll down the windows and turn up the volume with the […]

Album Review: RADIOHEAD - OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997-2017
Album Reviews

Album Review: RADIOHEAD – OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997-2017

June 26, 2017 Lori Gava

Radiohead are renown for ever looking forward through the windscreen ahead. They display little interest or time for navel gazing trips through their past efforts. So when they do get nostalgic it is something that […]

Live Review: MIIKE SNOW with KLANGSTOF - Live at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater 1
Live Reviews

Live Review: MIIKE SNOW with KLANGSTOF – Live at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater

June 22, 2017 Alicia Armijo

Last Sunday, June 11th, Miike Snow and Klangstof captivated the crowd for their sold-out show at Stubb’s in Austin, Texas. Indie rock trio, Klangstof, opened up the show with some sweetly soothing synth-infused songs that […]

NYC-based sci-fi punks DALTON DESCHAIN & THE TRAVELING SHOW release new single "TIN LAURELS"
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NYC-based sci-fi punks DALTON DESCHAIN & THE TRAVELING SHOW release new single “TIN LAURELS”

June 22, 2017 XS Noize

NYC-based concept group Dalton Deschain & the Traveling Show have just unveiled their latest single, “Tin Laurels.” Self-described as, “a time-traveling, universe-hopping collective of musicians, nuclear techs, and carnival freaks,” the project helmed by Deschain […]

BE THE BEAR - Shares New Video for new single ‘ERUPT', Watch Now!
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BE THE BEAR – Shares New Video for new single ‘ERUPT’, Watch Now!

June 22, 2017 XS Noize

Be The Bear is a one-woman industry – a fiercely independent female artist and producer, writing and recording her own songs in her commercial studio in Gothenburg, home to her own record label Loud Attic […]

Southend-on-Sea's THE SCARLETTS release debut single "In The Mirror"
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Southend-on-Sea’s THE SCARLETTS release debut single “In The Mirror”

June 21, 2017 XS Noize

Southend-on-Sea’s The Scarletts debut single “In The Mirror” arrives this month on their own label, Strange Day Records. Recalling the immediacy and excitement of early Echo and the Bunnymen, and joining dots between reference points […]

HOWIE PAYNE - shares new video for his latest single ‘The Brightest Star’, Watch Now!
Gigs

HOWIE PAYNE – shares new video for his latest single ‘The Brightest Star’, Watch Now!

June 21, 2017 XS Noize

Howie Payne is sharing the new video for his latest single ‘The Brightest Star’, the first taste of The Stands founding member’s new studio album (due this autumn), the long awaited follow-up to his Ethan […]

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