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          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
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          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 […]

          Kula Shaker
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          Kula Shaker Share New Single ‘Lucky Number’ Ahead of New Album ‘Wormslayer’

          January 2, 2026

          A reborn Kula Shaker power into one of the biggest years in their storied history as they unveil their brand new single ‘Lucky Number’. The song provides the final taste ahead of the January 30th […]

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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// 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, […]

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        • 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
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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
          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 […]

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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: August 2018

THIS MORTAL COIL Reissues Coming This October 1
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THIS MORTAL COIL Reissues Coming This October

August 31, 2018 XS Noize

This Mortal Coil was the given name of a strictly-studio project that spawned three albums, conceived and produced by 4AD founder Ivo Watts-Russell. Over the span of eight years he, along with Blackwing Studios house […]

Scottish singer-songwriter PETE MACLEOD to release new album 'Walk To The Light' - Listen to track
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Scottish singer-songwriter PETE MACLEOD to release new album ‘Walk To The Light’ – Listen to track

August 31, 2018 XS Noize

Pete MacLeod is a Scottish singer-songwriter with a flair for crafting hard-edged yet sensitive and melodic guitar-based rock tunes. Raised in the mining town of Coatbridge (just outside Glasgow), his early influences were drawn from […]

TESS PARKS & ANTON NEWCOMBE reveal 'Please Never Die' from upcoming album - Watch Video
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TESS PARKS & ANTON NEWCOMBE reveal ‘Please Never Die’ from upcoming album – Watch Video

August 31, 2018 XS Noize

Tess Parks and Anton Newcombe will release their second full-length album on 12th October 2018. The 9-track eponymous album was recorded in Anton Newcombe’s Cobra Studios in Berlin last year and was mostly co-written by […]

Best-selling classical artist, KATHERINE JENKINS OBE announces Belfast Waterfront show
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Best-selling classical artist, KATHERINE JENKINS OBE announces Belfast Waterfront show

August 31, 2018 XS Noize

Britain’s best-selling classical artist of the last 25 years, Katherine Jenkins has announced a Belfast concert to celebrate her new album Guiding Light out 30th November with presale tickets available from September 5th. For Katherine, […]

[HED]PE announce Belfast show @ THE LIMELIGHT 2, Thursday 29th November 2018
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[HED]PE announce Belfast show @ THE LIMELIGHT 2, Thursday 29th November 2018

August 31, 2018 XS Noize

US Rock band (Hed)p.e are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Thursday 29th November 2018. The rap-rock troupe has released ten studio albums, one live album and three compilation albums […]

THE KOOKS - Release New Album Today + Unveil 'Four Leaf Clover' Video
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THE KOOKS – Release New Album Today + Unveil ‘Four Leaf Clover’ Video

August 31, 2018 XS Noize

THE KOOKS today release their much-awaited fifth studio album, Let’s Go Sunshine, out via Lonely Cat / AWAL Recordings. This news comes alongside the revealing of a new video for ‘Four Leaf Clover’, directed by Odelay Films’ […]

THE CORAL announce new album 'Move Through The Dawn' to be released August 17th
Gigs

THE CORAL release new single ‘Reaching Out For A Friend’ / watch the animated video now

August 31, 2018 XS Noize

‘Reaching Out For A Friend’ is the brilliant new single from The Coral. The track is taken from the influential Wirral band’s critically acclaimed Top 20 new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’, which topped the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Warhola - 'Promise' - Watch Video
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Warhola – ‘Promise’ – Watch Video

August 31, 2018 Gemma Harewood

You can now enjoy Warhola’s new single with an official video to go with it. “Promise” from the Antwerp artist turned heads as the lead single from his forthcoming long-player, and its visuals are incredible. […]

SHE MAKES WAR - Shares Video For New Single 'Devastate Me' - Watch Now
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SHE MAKES WAR – Shares Video For New Single ‘Devastate Me’ – Watch Now

August 30, 2018 XS Noize

Bristol-based multi-instrumentalist producer and visual artist SHE MAKES WAR has shared the video for ‘Devastate Me’. The video is the first single taken from her upcoming album Brace For Impact, out October 5th. A celebration […]

THE 1975 release video for TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME - Watch Now
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THE 1975 release video for TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME – Watch Now

August 30, 2018 XS Noize

The 1975 release “TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME”. “TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME” is the second single from THE 1975’s forthcoming third album “A BRIEF INQUIRY INTO ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS”. Check it out below. YOU WET MY EYES BUT I DON’T MIND IT I […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce 'For All Here To Observe' Acoustic EP
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce ‘For All Here To Observe’ Acoustic EP

August 30, 2018 XS Noize

Manchester four-piece The Slow Readers Club has announced the release of a new acoustic EP, For All Here To Observe, out September 14th via Modern Sky. The EP will feature tracks spanning their entire career, from their […]

MUSE announce new album 'SIMULATION THEORY' + share new track 'THE DARK SIDE'
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MUSE announce new album ‘SIMULATION THEORY’ + share new track ‘THE DARK SIDE’

August 30, 2018 XS Noize

Muse have today announced that their new studio album, ‘Simulation Theory’, will be released on November 9th through Warner Bros. The eleven-track record was produced by the band, along with several award-winning producers, including Rich […]

FEATURE: Rock en Seine Recap – Day 2 10
Features

FEATURE: Rock en Seine Recap – Day 2

August 30, 2018 Julie Blore-Bizot

Women Who Rock en Seine: Anna Calvi It’s been five years since Anna Calvi has released an album. Her first two garnered widespread accolades and Mercury Prize nominations. In the days leading up to the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Matthew Schultz Is Destined To Go - "Somewhere FAR"
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Matthew Schultz Is Destined To Go – “Somewhere FAR”

August 29, 2018 Gemma Harewood

The American singer and producer Matthew Schultz has just treated fans to a new single. He shows unreal form with the smooth sounds of “Somewhere FAR,” which is a chance to soak up his sharp […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD share video for 'I/M NOT HERE [missing face]' - Watch Now
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THE TWILIGHT SAD share video for ‘I/M NOT HERE [missing face]’ – Watch Now

August 29, 2018 XS Noize

Following the release of their new single ‘I/m Not here [missing face]’ via their new home of Rock Action Records, today Glasgow’s The Twilight Sad share the song’s accompanying visuals directed by the band’s Brendan […]

PLAYLIST: The Best Of July 2018
Gigs

Dance legends ORBITAL release new track “THE END IS NIGH” today + UK tour announced

August 29, 2018 XS Noize

Reunited brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll aka Orbital drop new track ‘The End Is Nigh’ on Wednesday 29th August. It is taken from the forthcoming album ‘Monsters Exist,’ which is due for worldwide release on […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Kathryn Joseph - From When I Wake the Want Is
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Kathryn Joseph – From When I Wake the Want Is

August 29, 2018 Lori Gava

Scottish songstress Kathryn Joseph is on a roll. Her 2015 debut “Bones You Have Thrown Me and Blood I’ve Spilled” gain high critical praise and won the Scottish Album of the Year Award in 2015. […]

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN unveil 'The Somnambulist' new song taken from their forthcoming album, The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon
Gigs

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN unveil ‘The Somnambulist’ new song taken from their forthcoming album, The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon

August 28, 2018 XS Noize

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN have released a new track from their forthcoming album, THE STARS, THE OCEANS & THE MOON, to be released by BMG on 5 October. THE SOMNAMBULIST is a new Bunnymen track […]

RAZORLIGHT return from 10-year hiatus with the release of four new singles - Listen Now
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RAZORLIGHT return from 10-year hiatus with the release of four new singles – Listen Now

August 28, 2018 XS Noize

Indie-rock elite Razorlight has announced their official return, with the release of four brand new singles that will precede their first album in 10 years, Olympus Sleeping, out on the 26th October. The four new […]

WHITE DENIM announce headline Belfast show @ THE LIMELIGHT 2, Saturday February 9th 2019
Gigs

WHITE DENIM announce headline Belfast show @ THE LIMELIGHT 2, Saturday February 9th 2019

August 28, 2018 XS Noize

US rock band White Denim are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Saturday, February 09th 2019. The band formed ten years ago and the Austin group have become one […]

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