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        • The Dream Machine
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          The Dream Machine channel Beach Boys-style wall-of-sound on new single ‘Things That Make Us Cry’

          January 13, 2026

          If the best songs were always sung with a tear in the eye, then The Dream Machine’s latest single, Things That Make Us Cry adds to the canon of the saddest, most beautiful songs to seek hope as the […]

          ARCHIVE
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          ARCHIVE share new single ‘City Walls’ from forthcoming album ‘Glass Minds’

          January 13, 2026

          ARCHIVE, the unique, enigmatic and acclaimed collective who formed in Croydon, South London in 1994, have today shared ‘City Walls’, the latest single from their forthcoming 13th studio album Glass Minds, which is released on […]

          Matt Cardle
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          Matt Cardle Kicks Off 2026 with New Single ‘Fading Lights’ from Upcoming Album ‘The Great Escape’

          January 9, 2026

          Multi-Platinum artist and BRIT Award nominee Matt Cardle gets a big year underway as he unveils his brand new single ‘Fading Lights’. It comes as Matt prepares to step into a new era with the release of ‘The Great Escape’ – his first new album […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
          Album Reviews

          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: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast

          December 29, 2025

          The Mary Wallopers returned to Belfast on 23 December fresh from five consecutive nights at Glasgow’s Barrowlands, and if there was any risk of fatigue, it never showed. From the opening song, pints were flying, […]

          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 […]

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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
          Round Up

          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// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

          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

          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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        • Hans Zimmer
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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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        • 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

          December 6, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Jason Williamson, the fiercely articulate frontman of Sleaford Mods, to explore the band’s most ambitious and unflinching record yet: The Demise Of […]

          Oliver Murray
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          Oliver Murray on completing “The Beatles Anthology” and bringing Episode Nine to life | XS Noize Podcast #263

          December 4, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Murray — the British writer–director redefining modern music documentary through his bold, cinematic approach. Following his 2023 short film […]

          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

          November 30, 2025

          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 […]

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PREMIERE: Darwish - 'This City' - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Darwish – ‘This City’ – Listen Now!

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Highly accomplished bassist Darwish has played for the likes of Sting, Imelda May, Newton Faulkner, Kristina Train and Zara Mcfarlane. A multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Darwish delivers the first single ‘This City’ from his new EP […]

IN FOCUS// Ryan Adams | Ulster Hall, Belfast, 08/09/2017 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Ryan Adams | Ulster Hall, Belfast, 08/09/2017

September 14, 2017 Clair McAllister

Ryan Adams played Belfast’s famous Ulster Hall on Friday night 08/09/2017 Clair McAllister was on hand to take these great shots from a distance.

Belfast synth-pop trio BEAUTY SLEEP reveal new single "Until We See The Sun"
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Belfast synth-pop trio BEAUTY SLEEP reveal new single “Until We See The Sun”

September 14, 2017 XS Noize

“Until We See The Sun” is the new single from Beauty Sleep, which was premiered via Clash, who wrote “Fuzzy basslines combine with sweetly beguiling vocals, as Beauty Sleep once more capture that certain innate […]

#32. XS Noize Music Podcast: KYLE FALCONER from THE VIEW talks 'HATS OFF TO THE BUSKERS' - Ten Years On
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THE VIEW – Announce Scottish tour + festival dates!

September 14, 2017 XS Noize

Earlier this year, The View celebrated the 10th anniversary of their debut album Hats Off To The Buskers with a 10th anniversary limited edition vinyl being released for Record Store Day. To book end another […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hurricane #1 - "What About Love" - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hurricane #1 – “What About Love” – Listen Now!

September 14, 2017 XS Noize

The new single from Hurricane#1 gets back to its roots! “What About Love” is the new single from Hurricane#1 released 15th September throughout all download sites worldwide. The overall sound of this new single harps […]

Liverpool duo HER'S announce UK autumn headline tour
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Liverpool duo HER’S announce UK autumn headline tour

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Liverpool duo Her’s announce a UK headline tour this autumn in support for their recent release ‘Songs of Her’s’, a collection of their material to date released in May this year. The record makes for […]

RALE - Share New Single 'Party Music' - Watch The Video Now
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RALE – Share New Single ‘Party Music’ – Watch The Video Now

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Sheffield’s RALE present their brand-new single ‘Party Music’, a post punk pop song that on the surface sounds simplistic, yet lyrically it deals with political figures exploiting fear and prejudice arising from inequality and segregation […]

DMA'S - Return to the UK this November
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DMA’S – Return to the UK this November

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

DMA’S are returning to the UK this winter as main support for The Kooks arena tour. Today they have announced headline shows at London’s Heaven on Wednesday 22nd November & Motherwell’s Centre on Wednesday 29th […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Vile Assembly - 'Gone'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Vile Assembly – ‘Gone’

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

We are very pleased to exclusively premiere the new video from Vile Assembly. Vile Assembly is Mark Wainwright, Mark Webb and Paul Mason, a tight knit trio of songwriters, musicians and producers. Spiralling from the […]

KATE TEMPEST - Reveals Video for ‘Tunnel Vision’ - Watch
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KATE TEMPEST – Reveals Video for ‘Tunnel Vision’ – Watch

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Musician, Poet, Author and Playwright Kate Tempest today reveals the video for current single ‘Tunnel Vision’. The Akinola Davies Jr directed clip speaks for itself and perfectly encapsulates the mood and message of the track. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Winachi Tribe - ‘Get Your Boots On Skinny’ (Danny Saber Mix)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Winachi Tribe – ‘Get Your Boots On Skinny’ (Danny Saber Mix)

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Taken from our ‘Lost L.A’ album… Skinny is one of the tracks produced while we were working with world famous producer Danny Saber at his ‘Batcave’ studio in Laurel Canyon, Hollywood. The studio was set […]

THE STRANGLERS  -  Announce THE DEFINITIVE TOUR 2018
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THE STRANGLERS – Announce THE DEFINITIVE TOUR 2018

September 12, 2017 XS Noize

The Stranglers will be hitting the road again in March 2018, this time with The Definitive Tour. With the vast catalogue of material that the Stranglers have in their recorded arsenal, it is never easy […]

PAUL DRAPER - Includes BELFAST in massive new UK tour
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PAUL DRAPER – Includes BELFAST in massive new UK tour

September 12, 2017 XS Noize

Paul Draper has announced a major new tour alongside release details for a new single. Watch a lyric video for Grey House BELOW. Following on from his first solo live dates – shows that sold […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tulipomania - 'On The Outside'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tulipomania – ‘On The Outside’

September 12, 2017 XS Noize

Philadelphia-based Tulipomania has revealed the second track from their new three-track maxi-single. ‘On The Outside’ follows the first single – the Seahawks Remix of ‘Don’t Be So Sure’. ‘On the Outside’ is a dark and […]

DHANI HARRISON - Announces debut solo album with first single
Gigs

Dhani Harrison – Shares new track taken from new album IN///PARALLEL

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Dhani Harrison, whose first solo album IN///PARALLEL will be released on 6th October through BMG Records, released a new song today. ‘Admiral of Upside Down’ is the second single and last track from his forthcoming […]

LOW ISLAND - Share new track ‘THE LINES’- Listen
Gigs

LOW ISLAND – Share new track ‘THE LINES’- Listen

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

After just two EPs, Oxford experimentalists Low Island have started to build a cult following as well as support from an eclectic collection of the UK’s leading tastemakers. Now the quartet build towards the release […]

Newport’s biggest rap group GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN are back with new album "FEAR OF A WELSH PLANET"
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Newport’s biggest rap group GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN are back with new album “FEAR OF A WELSH PLANET”

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Newport’s biggest rap group Goldie Lookin Chain are back with their TWENTIETH (!) album and this time they’re aiming to resolve international political discord with a bold plan for peaceful Welsh dominance. FEAR OF A […]

MARILYN MANSUN - Confirms October 6 release for "Heaven Upside Down." Listen to New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE”
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MARILYN MANSUN – Confirms October 6 release for “Heaven Upside Down.” Listen to New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE”

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Marilyn Manson confirms October 6 release for Heaven Upside Down. New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE” trolls the dark frenetic territory that made Manson a God-like figure to so many. The ten tracks […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Neil Finn - "Out of Silence"
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Neil Finn – “Out of Silence”

September 11, 2017 Lori Gava

Crowded House frontman and successful solo artist Neil Finn never backs down from a challenge. His legendary career has revealed an inspired and erudite songwriter able to convey his inner most emotions and wry observations […]

INTERVIEW: Neon Waltz's Jordan Shearer on debut album "Strange Hymns" 1
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INTERVIEW: Neon Waltz’s Jordan Shearer on debut album “Strange Hymns”

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

The swirling, melodic rock and the miraculous existence of ‘Britain’s most northerly band’, NEON WALTZ is celebrated in celestial style with the release of the band’s recent debut album, Strange Hymns out now on Ignition […]

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