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        • The Dandy Warhols
          News

          The Dandy Warhols Announce Covers Album ‘Pin Ups’ — Hear New Single ‘Kiss Off’

          January 6, 2026

          The Dandy Warhols have announced ‘Pin Ups’, a boldly curated covers album that pulls together years of reinterpretations, deep cuts and long-shelved recordings into one cohesive, era-spanning release. Set for release on March 20, 2026, […]

          The Smashing Pumpkins
          News

          YUNGBLUD and The Smashing Pumpkins Unite for Historic First Collaboration on “Zombie”

          January 3, 2026

          Today, YUNGBLUD makes history alongside two-time GRAMMY® award-winning iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins on a groundbreaking, re-imagined version of his GRAMMY®-nominated Best Rock Song “Zombie,” produced by Matt Schwartz and Billy Corgan, and marking the first time in their storied career that the band […]

          Peter Gabriel
          News

          Peter Gabriel Announces New Single ‘Been Undone’, Out Tomorrow From Forthcoming Album o/i

          January 2, 2026

          Saturday, 3 January, 2026 – the first full moon of the year, the Wolf Moon, and Peter Gabriel releases the first new song from his forthcoming album o\i. “Been Undone” was written and produced by […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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// 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 […]

          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • TAVE
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Sleaford Mods
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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Month: October 2017

London three piece ARCTIC LAKE share breathtaking new single 'Forget About It All'
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London three piece ARCTIC LAKE share breathtaking new single ‘Forget About It All’

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

London three-piece Arctic Lake have returned with new single ‘Forget About It All’, the third track from their forthcoming EP Closer, set for release on 20th October. Once again building on an atmospheric, delicately layered […]

Listen to 'Oceans' the debut single from new fuzzy pop band The Yada Yada Yadas
The Listening Post

Listen to ‘Oceans’ the debut single from new fuzzy pop band The Yada Yada Yadas

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

The Yada Yada Yadas are a recently formed Durham-based alternative rock band that have truly mastered the craft of writing beautifully silly pop songs, and burying them deep beneath piles of dirt, feedback, and uncompromisingly […]

DMA'S - Release New Song "Dawning" - Listen Now!
The Listening Post

DMA’S – Release New Song “Dawning” – Listen Now!

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

DMA’S are back with a new track, it’s an absolute anthem and has the excitement and stadium-like sound the band is known for. Their debut album Hill’s End was released in 2016 via Mom+Pop Music […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
Gigs

THE SHERLOCKS – Announce biggest UK headline tour to date

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Following the recent success of their debut album, ‘Live For The Moment’, The Sherlocks have today announced their biggest UK headline tour to date in February 2018 (full dates below). The tour will go on […]

INERTIA - Celebrate their 25th anniversary with new album ’Dream Machine’, - Listen to track
The Listening Post

INERTIA – Celebrate their 25th anniversary with new album ’Dream Machine’, – Listen to track

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Fronted by Reza Udhin (also of Killing Joke and Black Volition), Inertia are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2017 with ’Dream Machine’. The band’s 13th album, it includes the recent ‘Only Law’ single, which reached […]

PROPAGANDHI - Announce 2018 European spring tour with UK shows
Gigs

PROPAGANDHI – Announce 2018 European spring tour with UK shows

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Propagandhi have announced a European tour in April and May 2018. After a handful of UK shows starting on April 20th, the band will kick off the mainland Europe run of the tour with a […]

INTERVIEW: Dhani Harrison talks about his debut album - IN///PARALLEL 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Dhani Harrison talks about his debut album – IN///PARALLEL

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Grammy Award-winning musician Dhani Harrison’s first solo album ‘IN///PARALLEL’ will be released on October 6 through BMG. Echoing influences from his time as a composer over the past few years, the music of IN///PARALLEL paints […]

THE BOXER REBELLION - Share Video For Brilliant New Track - 'What The F**k', Watch Now!
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THE BOXER REBELLION – Share Video For Brilliant New Track – ‘What The F**k’, Watch Now!

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

“What The Fuck” – the latest song from the London-based band The Boxer Rebellion – is a reflective monologue, a note to self, aimed at cutting through the noise of the socially and politically turbulent […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher - As You Were
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher – As You Were

October 3, 2017 Elizabeth Manno

After two sub-par Beady Eye records and a messy divorce, former Oasis frontman, working-class hero, and the voice of a generation, Liam Gallagher thought about quitting music for good. After his post-Oasis band, Beady Eye, […]

CHRIS REARDON - Shares video for 'Acid Rain' - Watch HERE
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CHRIS REARDON – Shares video for ‘Acid Rain’ – Watch HERE

October 3, 2017 XS Noize

Chris Reardon has just released his ‘From The Outside In’ EP, a collection of songs about dealing with changing circumstances; being an emotional voyeur and how the outside world affects you. The opening track from […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – ‘Visions of Life’

October 3, 2017 Lori Gava

There are duel occurrences that inform the band Wolf Alice’s second release “Visions of Life”. The first being the disorienting effect of success that their debut LP 2015’s “My Love is Cool” brought to the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Otherkin - 'OK'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Otherkin – ‘OK’

October 3, 2017 Lori Gava

It is always exciting to catch a young band on their way up the ladder to musical success. Otherkin has the potential to be one of those bands. They are releasing their first full-length LP […]

INTERVIEW: SOUP J5 of the legendary Jurassic 5
Interviews

INTERVIEW: SOUP J5 of the legendary Jurassic 5

October 2, 2017 XS Noize

Soup J5 came up and found fame as part of the iconic, gold-selling Hip-Hop group Jurassic 5. With over 25 years in the music industry, Soup has received gold records for his work on Wu-Tang’s […]

THOM YORKE RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM 'TOMORROWS MODERN BOXES' THROUGH BIT TORRENT
Gigs

THOM YORKE – Announces ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’ Reissue + US Live Dates

October 2, 2017 XS Noize

Thom Yorke will perform two US headline shows in a live mix with Nigel Godrich and visual artist Tarik Barri. Playing tracks from across his solo material, the two dates are an addition to his […]

LIAM GALLAGHER - Announces UK + Ireland Tour + New Single 'Wall of Glass'
News

LIAM GALLAGHER – Shares New Video For ‘GREEDY SOUL’ Filmed At Air Studios – Watch Now!

October 2, 2017 XS Noize

After his explosive performance on ‘Later… with Jools Holland’, the iconic Liam Gallagher continues to build anticipation for his debut solo album ‘As You Were’ by sharing a video for the latest album cut ‘Greedy […]

EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
Gigs

EMBRACE – Premiere official video for new track ‘The Finish Line’

October 2, 2017 XS Noize

Embrace have premiered the official video for new track The Finish Line following the recent announcement of their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED released on 9th March 2018 through Cooking Vinyl. 20 […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Halina Rice - 'Atoms' - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: Halina Rice – ‘Atoms’ – Listen Now!

October 2, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere ‘Atoms’ from rising London based avant-electronic producer, Halina Rice from Her debut album ‘REDUX’ out 20th October. “ATOMS is about two people, but one has a secret life and is […]

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