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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
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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 […]

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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 […]

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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
          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
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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
          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
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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: October 2019

WILCO lead the acts confirmed for Black Deer Festival 2020
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WILCO lead the acts confirmed for Black Deer Festival 2020

October 29, 2019 XS Noize

Wilco and The Waterboys will top the bill at Black Deer Festival in South East England, next June. Jeff Tweedy and co – who released their 11th studio album ‘Ode To Joy’ this month – […]

THE LIGHTNING SEEDS are working on their first album in a decade
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THE LIGHTNING SEEDS are working on their first album in a decade

October 29, 2019 XS Noize

The Lightning Seeds are set to release their first album in a decade in the next “couple of months”. The Liverpool group – who are best known for their chart-topping football anthem ‘Three Lions’, which […]

OZZY OSBOURNE set to release his new album in January after hitting the studio during a difficult year
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OZZY OSBOURNE set to release his new album in January after hitting the studio during a difficult year

October 29, 2019 XS Noize

Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne will release his first new solo album in almost a decade in January, according to his wife Sharon. The legendary hard rocker – whose most recent solo album was ‘Scream’ […]

ARIANA GRANDE has been named the top-selling live diva of 2019
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ARIANA GRANDE has been named the top-selling live diva of 2019

October 29, 2019 XS Noize

Ariana Grande has been named by StubHub UK as the biggest-selling live female artist of 2019. The ‘thank u, next’ hitmaker has taken the number one spot in the list compiled by ticketing outlet StubHub […]

INTERVIEW: "Writing is a cathartic experience" - I Am Muir's Brenna Goff says ahead of Belfast gig 1
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INTERVIEW: “Writing is a cathartic experience” – I Am Muir’s Brenna Goff says ahead of Belfast gig

October 29, 2019 XS Noize

I Am Muir burst on to Northern Ireland’s music landscape in early 2019. With a series of self-produced singles released on Soundcloud, I Am Muir is the new creative moniker of singer-songwriter Brenna Goff. Those […]

STATUS QUO Announce Belfast Show at Waterfront Hall - Monday 5th October 2020 1
Gigs

STATUS QUO unveil lyric video for ‘Running Out Of Time’

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

Status Quo today release the official lyric video for ‘Running Out Of Time’, taken from the latest hit album ‘Backbone’ which charted at no.6 in the UK. It was the highest-charting album of new material […]

INTERVIEW: Editors' Ed Lay on Best-Of Album 'Black Gold' 1
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INTERVIEW: Editors’ Ed Lay on Best-Of Album ‘Black Gold’

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

In continuation of what’s been one of the most prolific creative streaks of their 15-year career, Editors have released their best-of album ‘Black Gold’ via Play It Again Sam. ‘Black Gold’ includes 13 tracks from […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce an exclusive outdoor London show for summer 2020
Gigs

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce an exclusive outdoor London show for summer 2020

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced an exclusive outdoor London show for summer 2020 in the stunning setting of London’s Kenwood House, the English Heritage site overlooking Hampstead Heath. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds […]

TAME IMPALA announce 4th studio album and release new single 'It Might Be Time' 1
Gigs

TAME IMPALA announce 4th studio album and release new single ‘It Might Be Time’

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) has officially announced his fourth studio album, The Slow Rush out February 14th on Fiction Records. Today, Parker also releases an additional album track, “It Might Be Time”, which follows the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: FELIN breaks the rules with fierce new single ‘MoneyHoney’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: FELIN breaks the rules with fierce new single ‘MoneyHoney’ – Watch Now

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

Following her previous single ‘LaLaLa’, the Stockholm based artist FELIN now releases the fourth single titled ‘MoneyHoney’ from her upcoming album set to be released on November 1st 2019. This powerful track aims to make […]

SIGALA Announces Headline Show at The Limelight 1, Belfast on Thursday 13th February 2020
Gigs

SIGALA Announces Headline Show at The Limelight 1, Belfast on Thursday 13th February 2020

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

BRIT-nominated British DJ, producer and artist Sigala, off the back of his sold-out 2018 UK headline tour, has announced details of his biggest world tour to date, including a show at The Limelight 1, Belfast […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Anna Meredith - FIBS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Anna Meredith – FIBS

October 28, 2019 Max Pilley

Even Buckingham Palace knows how good Anna Meredith is. They saw fit to award her with an MBE earlier this year, after only one studio album! Why read music website reviews when all the recommendations […]

PAUL WELLER announces a 12-date headline UK tour for 2020
Gigs

PAUL WELLER announces a 12-date headline UK tour for 2020

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

PAUL WELLER announces his first full UK tour since 2017 with 12 dates lined up for May 2020. The tour takes in venues such as old favourite Glasgow Barrowland and includes a few less frequented […]

CARLOS SANTANA Announces Miraculous 2020 World Tour Date For Dublin
Gigs

CARLOS SANTANA Announces Miraculous 2020 World Tour Date For Dublin

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

Ten-time GRAMMY®-Award, three-time Latin GRAMMY®-Award winning rock icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced he will hit the road across Europe this spring for the Miraculous 2020 World Tour. Making a […]

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN reveals his love of cars has helped to power his lyrics
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN reveals his love of cars has helped to power his lyrics

October 27, 2019 XS Noize

According to Bruce Springsteen, his love of cars has helped to power his lyrics. The 70-year-old singer has an expansive collection of cars, and Springsteen’s deep-rooted appreciation for the vehicles has helped to inspire some […]

Peaky Blinders composer ANNA CALVI is working on her fourth album
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Peaky Blinders composer ANNA CALVI is working on her fourth album

October 27, 2019 XS Noize

‘Peaky Blinders’ composer Anna Calvi has begun work on her fourth studio album but says it’s still “a baby” so far. The 39-year-old musician has enjoyed a successful 2019, after composing the music for the […]

COURTEENERS release video for Heavy Jacket - Chapter 1 of the three part short story by Emma Jane Unsworth
Gigs

COURTEENERS release video for Heavy Jacket – Chapter 1 of the three part short story by Emma Jane Unsworth

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Courteeners have announced details of the video for Heavy Jacket – the first track taken from their forthcoming sixth album, More. Again. Forever. Directed by Joe Connor and set right at the beating heart of a night out, the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Vegan Leather - Poor Girls / Broken Boys
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Vegan Leather – Poor Girls / Broken Boys

October 25, 2019 Gareth O'Malley

There’s something refreshingly organic about the career path Scottish quartet The Vegan Leather chose for themselves in the lead-up to the release of their album, extolling the virtues of patience and hard work while never […]

Kelly Jones likes that STEREOPHONICS aren't fashionable
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Kelly Jones likes that STEREOPHONICS aren’t fashionable

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Kelly Jones has admitted he’s quite happy that Stereophonics aren’t fashionable because they’ve always been about honesty and authenticity. The ‘All In One Night’ hitmaker has admitted that it’s great that the band aren’t trendy […]

JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020
Gigs

JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Legend and icon John Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, during a one-off 54-date UK tour. The shows in autumn 2020 will coincide with the publication […]

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