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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 […]

        • 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
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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 […]

        • 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// 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 […]

  • 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 […]

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        • 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
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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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Month: February 2018

BILLY BIBBY & THE WRY SMILES - TOGETHER? - Listen Now! 1
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BILLY BIBBY & THE WRY SMILES – TOGETHER? – Listen Now!

February 28, 2018 XS Noize

What’s new from Billy Bibby & the Wry Smiles? The answer to that question happens to be another question: ‘Together?’ which is the title of the band’s latest track, releasing Friday, 2nd March. BBC Radio […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new video for 'International Blue'
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS share lyric video for ‘Distant Colours’ – Listen Now!

February 28, 2018 XS Noize

Taken from their forthcoming 13th studio album ‘Resistance Is Futile’, ‘DISTANT COLOURS’ is the second single taken from the album, being released on 13th April. The first track from the new album ‘International Blue’ came […]

US Metal band TREMONTI Announce Return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Monday 02nd July
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US Metal band TREMONTI Announce Return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Monday 02nd July

February 28, 2018 XS Noize

US Metal band Tremonti are pleased to announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Monday 02nd July 2018. Founded and fronted by lead vocalist and guitarist Mark Tremonti, best known as the […]

THE STRANGLERS  -  Announce THE DEFINITIVE TOUR 2018
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THE STRANGLERS & THERAPY? Forced to Reschedule Belfast Show

February 28, 2018 XS Noize

“Due to adverse weather conditions across the island of Ireland, unfortunately, The Stranglers & Therapy? Have been forced to postpone their Irish tour scheduled for this weekend, including the Belfast date at The Ulster Hall […]

IN FOCUS// Paul Draper @ Limelight, Belfast 24/02/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Paul Draper @ Limelight, Belfast 24/02/18

February 27, 2018 Clair McAllister

In January XS Noize launched a competition for a special Meet & Greet with Paul Draper and his band on the ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’ tour in Belfast on Saturday 24th Feb. The Lucky winner […]

GOMEZ announce 20th anniversary edition of Mercury Music Prize winning debut album 'Bring It On' + UK tour dates 3
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GOMEZ announce 20th anniversary edition of Mercury Music Prize winning debut album ‘Bring It On’ + UK tour dates

February 27, 2018 XS Noize

“No other record captures that period so perfectly,” says Elbow’s Guy Garvey. “The concerns of the songs. The stories, the experimental sounds. It was so brave for a band to record themselves at that time: […]

BELFAST VITAL returns with DJ MARTIN GARRIX + guests in August 1
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BELFAST VITAL returns with DJ MARTIN GARRIX + guests in August

February 27, 2018 XS Noize

MCD Productions confirm that BELFAST VITAL will return to Boucher Road Playing Fields on Saturday 25 August – tickets on sale this Friday at 9 am. The World’s Number 1 DJ MARTIN GARRIX will take […]

BILLY TALENT announce return to The Limelight, Belfast August 22nd
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BILLY TALENT announce return to The Limelight, Belfast August 22nd

February 27, 2018 XS Noize

Canadian punk rock band Billy Talent are pleased to announce a return to Belfast on Wednesday August 22nd at The Limelight 1. Afraid of Heights is the fifth studio album by the Canadian band Billy […]

Irish post-punk quintet COLUMBIA MILLS announce first ever UK Tour dates
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Irish post-punk quintet COLUMBIA MILLS announce first ever UK Tour dates

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

COLUMBIA MILLS have announced their first ever UK headline shows this April, plus set a date for the release of their album ‘A Safe Distance to Watch’. Surfing to these shores on a wave of […]

Los Angeles trio LO MOON release self-titled debut album + UK dates
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Los Angeles trio LO MOON release self-titled debut album + UK dates

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

Los Angeles trio Lo Moon have released their self-titled debut album, The album – produced by Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie) and Francois Tetaz (Gotye) – features previously released songs ‘Loveless,’ ‘This Is It,’ […]

LEA PORCELAIN unveil new, grittier 4-track self-titled EP + German tour
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LEA PORCELAIN unveil new, grittier 4-track self-titled EP + German tour

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

Berlin’s post-punk heroes LEA PORCELAIN celebrate the release of their brand new EP with a series of German dates in April. The band’s first foray has seen a well-received itinerary throughout Europe supporting alt-J, including […]

PET SHOP BOYS - Announce second set of 'catalogue' releases: 'YES' and 'ELYSIUM'
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PET SHOP BOYS return to the ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

The PET SHOP BOYS will reprise their ground-breaking show ‘Inner Sanctum’ for four final performances at London’s Royal Opera House in July. The dates are July 25, 26, 27 and 28. All shows start at […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : LYDMOR – “MONEY TOWERS”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : LYDMOR – “MONEY TOWERS”

February 26, 2018 Amanda Stock

Lydmor, A.K.A. Jenny Rossander is an electronic singer-songwriter, musician and DJ hailing from the small Danish town of Aarup. She got into music creatively at an early age, composing her first song at just 14 […]

Irish three-piece Ash announce Autumn UK shows
Gigs

Irish three-piece Ash announce Autumn UK shows

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

Following the recent news of their forthcoming album Islands on May 18th, Irish three-piece ASH is pleased to announce details of some live shows in the Autumn. The band, reunited with original label mentor Korda […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: U2 - War
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: U2 – War

February 26, 2018 Lori Gava

On February of this year U2’s watershed album “War” will celebrate its 36th anniversary. “War” was a revelation for many of my generation and the point where the band for the first time appeared on […]

Irish four-piece KODALINE return to Belfast with headline show at CUSTOM HOUSE SQ
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Irish four-piece KODALINE return to Belfast with headline show at CUSTOM HOUSE SQ

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

Irish four-piece Kodaline is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at CHSq on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018. Kodaline’s debut album, ‘In A Perfect World’ has sold over a million copies […]

HER unveil music video for “NEIGHBORHOOD” - Watch Now!
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HER unveil music video for “NEIGHBORHOOD” – Watch Now!

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Her reveal the music video for their brand new single “Neighborhood.” This is the latest song to be released from the critically acclaimed band’s highly anticipated self-titled full-length debut, Her [Republic Records] While still […]

HAUX Shares 'Ricochet' From Forthcoming 'Something To Remember' EP
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HAUX Shares ‘Ricochet’ From Forthcoming ‘Something To Remember’ EP

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Haux has today released ‘Ricochet’, the latest single to be taken from his forthcoming ‘Something To Remember’ EP (out 30th March via Ultra). Haux wrote the solitary chords of ‘Ricochet’ at his upright Bechstein piano […]

HALO TORA Release 'Always The Last To Know' Music Video + UK/EU Tour Dates
Gigs

HALO TORA Release ‘Always The Last To Know’ Music Video + UK/EU Tour Dates

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Progressive rock five-piece, Halo Tora have released the lead single, ‘Always The Last To Know, taken from their new, 6-track album, ‘Man Of Stone: First Chapter’, the first release of a 2-part series, set for […]

FONTAINES D.C. share new track 'Boys In The Better Land' - Listen Now!
The Listening Post

FONTAINES D.C. share new track ‘Boys In The Better Land’ – Listen Now!

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Fontaines D.C. met as a quintet in Dublin, influenced and driven in equal measure by the rich history of their hometown’s counter-culture, their response has been to make concise and immediately authentic indie-punk that has […]

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