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

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          Matt Cardle
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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          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
          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 […]

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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

          November 23, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Pearce Macca — frontman of Birmingham indie-rockers The Clause, a band whose rise has become one of the most inspiring new stories […]

          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

          November 16, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Roland Gift — the iconic voice of Fine Young Cannibals and one of the most instantly recognisable singers in British music. With […]

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UK Ska legends BAD MANNERS announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 1
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UK Ska legends BAD MANNERS announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 1

February 14, 2018 XS Noize

UK Ska legends BAD MANNERS have announced a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday, June 16th, 2018. Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel, the man famous for his shiny bald head and giant personality, […]

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Easter unveil the new video for 'Suicidal Kiss' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Easter unveil the new video for ‘Suicidal Kiss’ – Watch Now!

February 14, 2018 XS Noize

Easter unveils the new video for Suicidal Kiss, the first single to be taken from the forthcoming album Meander Lines, released 30/03 on Super Smash Hit Records. Directed by Sam Alder using his own feedback […]

SWIMMING GIRLS share video for 'Back Of Your Car'
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SWIMMING GIRLS share video for ‘Back Of Your Car’

February 13, 2018 XS Noize

Swimming Girls have shared the brilliant video for their trailblazing single ‘Back Of Your Car’ – out now on Yucatan Records. ‘Back Of Your Car’ is the biggest and brightest statement to come from the […]

DMA'S share video for single 'In The Air' + announce album 2 'For Now' 1
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DMA’S share video for single ‘In The Air’ + announce album 2 ‘For Now’

February 13, 2018 XS Noize

Sydney trio DMA’S made a huge impression with their 2016 debut album ‘Hills End’, which became a Gold-selling smash at home and a word-of-mouth hit here in the UK. Now the band have raised their […]

Dagga Domes feat Kit Monteith from Foals and Trophy Wife unveil hypnotic new video 'Spent My Love
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Dagga Domes feat Kit Monteith from Foals and Trophy Wife unveil hypnotic new video ‘Spent My Love

February 12, 2018 XS Noize

Cult French label Embrace are pleased to announce details of the UK debut from Oxford’s worst kept secret. Dagga Domes, the moniker for the pop infused electronic wunderkind endeavours of Kit Monteith, Jeremy Moors and […]

Ireland’s Number 1 podcast BLINDBOY is coming to Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday May 04th
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Ireland’s Number 1 podcast BLINDBOY is coming to Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday May 04th

February 12, 2018 XS Noize

Ireland’s Number 1 podcast BLINDBOY is coming to Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday, May 04th 2018. Hosted by Blindboy, of the Rubberbandits prepare for a night of comedy, storytelling, music and the unexpected. Celebrating its […]

JOHN BRAMWELL Announces New Solo Album - ‘Leave Alone The Empty Spaces’
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ALBUM REVIEW: John Bramwell – Leave Alone the Empty Spaces

February 12, 2018 Lori Gava

John Bramwell has been a fixture in the UK entertainment firmament for decades and is best known as a member in the Alternative Rock trio I Am Kloot. On February 2, 2018, he released his […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC + SOUL II SOUL announced for open-air summer party at Belsonic in June
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NILE RODGERS & CHIC + SOUL II SOUL announced for open-air summer party at Belsonic in June

February 12, 2018 XS Noize

Belsonic in association with Magners have announced that Nile Rodgers will bring his legendary band CHIC to Belfast for an open-air summer party at Belsonic on Friday 15 June 2018. The iconic funk band will […]

THE FRATELLIS Share Video For New Single 'Stand Up Tragedy' - Watch Now!
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THE FRATELLIS release new single ‘Starcrossed Losers’ – Listen Now!

February 9, 2018 XS Noize

The Fratellis are back with another little taster from their upcoming fifth studio album In Your Own Sweet Time, released by Cooking Vinyl 16th March. Starcrossed Losers is a raucous Romeo & Juliet riff that […]

Rising star CAITLYN SCARLETT unveils stunning new video for ‘Happy When’
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Rising star CAITLYN SCARLETT unveils stunning new video for ‘Happy When’

February 9, 2018 XS Noize

Rising star Caitlyn Scarlett, described by The Line of Best Fit as ‘being on the verge of something big’, pre-empts the release of her forthcoming EP ‘Red Tape, Vol. 2’ due 2018 with details of […]

THE BEACH BOYS are coming to perform two summer shows in Dublin and Belfast this June!
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THE BEACH BOYS are coming to perform two summer shows in Dublin and Belfast this June!

February 9, 2018 XS Noize

Get out the beach towels and sunglasses! The Beach Boys are coming to perform two summer shows in Dublin and Belfast this June! You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits […]

SPEAR OF DESTINY - Announce 35th Anniversary Tour + New album: 'Tontine'
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SPEAR OF DESTINY – Announce 35th Anniversary Tour + New album: ‘Tontine’

February 8, 2018 XS Noize

Hard to believe we know but it is true, Kirk Brandon has now been leading SPEAR OF DESTINY for 35 years. SPEAR OF DESTINY was formed in 1983 after the demise of Kirk Brandon’s post-punk […]

Manchester's Synth-pop duo KOALAS unveil stunning new video - 'Lover'
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Manchester’s Synth-pop duo KOALAS unveil stunning new video – ‘Lover’

February 8, 2018 XS Noize

Following on from their downbeat summer debut ‘Home Heart’, Manchester synth-pop duo Koalas reveal their hand with a double a-side of exhilarating left-field pop, ‘Lover / Two Loves’. With Manchester’s lurching music scene currently knee […]

JAMES BAY Returns with new single “WILD LOVE” - Listen Now!
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JAMES BAY Returns with new single “WILD LOVE” – Listen Now!

February 8, 2018 XS Noize

Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated and BRIT Award-winning multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and artist James Bay returns with his brand new single “Wild Love.” After teasing fans for months online, “Wild Love” marks Bay’s first new music […]

DAMIEN DEMPSEY Plays Belfast, Limelight 1 Next Thursday - FEB 1st 2018
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Irish singer-songwriter DAMIEN DEMPSEY

February 8, 2018 XS Noize

Damien Dempsey’s debut album in 2000, They Don’t Teach This Shit in School, set him apart as a unique and important voice, championed from an early stage in his career by Sinéad O’Connor. The follow-up, […]

PJ HARVEY and HARRY ESCOTT collaborate on track to mark the release of new movie 'Dark River
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PJ HARVEY and HARRY ESCOTT collaborate on track to mark the release of new movie ‘Dark River

February 8, 2018 XS Noize

British composer Harry Escott and artist PJ Harvey have collaborated on An Acre of Land, a new recording that is the theme to Dark River, the latest film by Director Clio Barnard. The entire film […]

MGMT Announce Feb 9th Release Date for 'Little Dark Age'
Gigs

MGMT Release Video For New Album Track “Me & Michael”

February 8, 2018 XS Noize

MGMT released “Me & Michael” accompanied by a narrative based music video directed by Joey Frank and Randy Lee Maitland. Maitland. The video tells the story of MGMT being moved to steal a song written […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Matto Rules - 'Mind Cab' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Matto Rules – ‘Mind Cab’ – Watch Now!

February 7, 2018 XS Noize

MATTO RULES DELVE DEEP INTO THEIR ‘MIND CAB’ ON NEW SINGLE Strutting new track from indie-electro band is lifted from upcoming new album Hidden Scenes. Indie-electro band Matto Rules return today with the psych-disco stomp […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Will Grands - 'Put Me Away'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Will Grands – ‘Put Me Away’

February 7, 2018 Gemma Harewood

After having achieved a mammoth 30 million streams on the original single “Watching You,” Amsterdam’s Will Grands makes a strong return with his latest track this week. Now out is his “Put Me Away,” which […]

THE BREEDERS release video for Kim Deal's 'Joanne' cover & Neil Gaiman essay
Gigs

THE BREEDERS release video for Kim Deal’s ‘Joanne’ cover & Neil Gaiman essay

February 7, 2018 XS Noize

When the Breeders reunited to release their first new music in a decade – 2017 single ‘Wait in the Car’ – they formed a series of limited 7″ releases. On one, Kim Deal’s dreamy reimagining […]

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