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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
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

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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

          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 […]

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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 […]

          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
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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 […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
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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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        • 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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NEON WALTZ release a brand new track – All In Good Time (Live At Freswick Castle)
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NEON WALTZ release a brand new track – All In Good Time (Live At Freswick Castle)

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of their forthcoming headline tour in December, Neon Waltz releases a brand new track – All In Good Time (Live At Freswick Castle). The track is taken from the forthcoming EP to be released […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Emma Stevens - ‘Atoms’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Emma Stevens – ‘Atoms’

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

Newcomer Emma Stevens strengthens her brand of emotive, positive driven pop with ‘Atoms’, taking listeners on a personal, introspective journey coupled with silky harmonies and rousing lyrics. Emma’s latest single “ATOMS” brings a refreshing glimmer […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Coldplay - Everyday Life
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ALBUM REVIEW: Coldplay – Everyday Life

November 22, 2019 Gareth O'Malley

Clocking in at a shade under 53 minutes, the eighth studio album from Coldplay subverts expectations of typical double album excess and marks a sharp left turn for a band who have again embraced their […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY shares video for 'Narcissus' - Watch Now
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RÓISÍN MURPHY shares video for ‘Narcissus’ – Watch Now

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Now well and truly established as her own creative-director, Róisín Murphy has blessed us with another incredible, self-directed video. For her brand new, string-drenched, hard-driven disco epic “ Narcissus”, Murphy channels the mood at the […]

GORILLAZ announce new feature documentary film GORILLAZ: REJECT FALSE ICONS in cinemas on 16 December
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GORILLAZ announce new feature documentary film GORILLAZ: REJECT FALSE ICONS in cinemas on 16 December

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Gorillaz today announce a brand new feature documentary film titled GORILLAZ: REJECT FALSE ICONS, directed by Denholm Hewlett and available in cinemas worldwide for one night only on 16 December. Released in partnership with Gorillaz […]

CONOR MARCUS shares video for new single ‘Looking Down On Me’ - Watch Now
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CONOR MARCUS shares video for new single ‘Looking Down On Me’ – Watch Now

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Singer /Songwriter Conor Marcus from County Down wrote his first song when he was nine. He won the Forestside/Cool FM Young Singer/Songwriter of the year competition aged 12. His first EP “Maybe Sometime Soon” was […]

INTERVIEW with Derry based Americana, folk artist REEVAH 2
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INTERVIEW with Derry based Americana, folk artist REEVAH

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Derry based Americana, folk artist Reevah (AKA Aoife Boyle) released her new single ‘Older Now’ on October 4th the first track taken from ‘A Different Light’ EP, due for release on April 24th 2020. Mark […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Gypsy Circus - A Place To Stay
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TRACK PREMIERE: Gypsy Circus – A Place To Stay

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Gypsy Circus continues to showcase diversity and richness to their songwriting as they release the heartfelt new single, A Place To Stay. Ranging from high the octane alt.rock of Holy Lights and Shadows, to the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Daniel Pearson - 'Down The Tracks'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Daniel Pearson – ‘Down The Tracks’

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Following press and radio acclaim for his albums and singles and over 5 million Spotify streams, singer-songwriter Daniel Pearson is back with an upbeat and catchy new single today. Down The Tracks rolls by in […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the brand new video for latest single ‘Wandering Star’
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the brand new video for latest single ‘Wandering Star’

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have today released the brand new video for latest single ‘Wandering Star’, starring acclaimed British actor Stephen Graham (‘The Irishman, ‘Gangs of New York’, ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’) alongside fellow […]

COLDPLAY announce a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25th
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COLDPLAY has released two more songs from their upcoming album, Everyday Life – Listen Now

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Coldplay has today released two more songs, Daddy and Champion Of The World, from their upcoming album, Everyday Life, which is out on Friday. Daddy is accompanied by a stunning animated video, created by Aardman […]

REND COLLECTIVE announce headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena, Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest PHIL WICKHAM
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REND COLLECTIVE announce headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena, Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest PHIL WICKHAM

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Irish folk worship band from Northern Ireland, Rend Collective are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena on Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest Phil Wickham. Amidst so much heaviness […]

DAVID GRAY releases the track ‘Through To Myself’ from 20th-anniversary edition of White Ladder
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DAVID GRAY releases the track ‘Through To Myself’ from 20th-anniversary edition of White Ladder

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, Brit and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter David Gray today releases the track ‘Through To Myself’. Originally only available as a secret track on the CD release of Gray’s 7 million-selling, trailblazing album, White Ladder, the track […]

IN FOCUS// Jake Bugg @ O2 Academy Leeds 1
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IN FOCUS// Jake Bugg @ O2 Academy Leeds

November 20, 2019 Clair McAllister

One of the UK’s finest artists of the last decade, Jake Bugg played an amazing show at O2 Academy Leeds on Tuesday 19th November where he road-tested new songs alongside firm fan favourites from his […]

HARRY MOLD releases video for his latest single 'Python' - Watch Now
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HARRY MOLD releases video for his latest single ‘Python’ – Watch Now

November 19, 2019 XS Noize

Londoner Harry Mold today releases video for his latest single, the blistering indie-rock anthem ‘’ Python ‘. Going straight for the jugular, ‘Python’ takes an instant hold. Speaking about the video Mold says “The visual […]

IDLES share a new live version of 'Television (Live at Le Bataclan)' from new live album
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IDLES share a new live version of ‘Television (Live at Le Bataclan)’ from new live album

November 19, 2019 XS Noize

Today, IDLES have shared a new live version of ‘Television’, which is taken from their highly-anticipated first-ever live album ‘A Beautiful Thing: IDLES Live at Le Bataclan’. The limited double LP edition will be available […]

DESTROYER - Shares new song ‘It Just Doesn’t Happen’
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DESTROYER – Shares new song ‘It Just Doesn’t Happen’

November 19, 2019 XS Noize

Dan Bejar has today shared a new single as Destroyer titled ‘It Just Doesn’t Happen’, from his upcoming album Have We Met out 31st January 2020 via Dead Oceans. Alongside, with London’s Village Underground already on sale, May dates […]

LIVE REVIEW: Kodaline with Patrick Martin @ Camden Roundhouse, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Kodaline with Patrick Martin @ Camden Roundhouse, London

November 19, 2019 Michael Barron

Adorned in black with bright ruby-red shoes, and despite this being his first European tour; American solo artist, Patrick Martin, received a tremendous round of applause from the sardine-packed, yet ecstatic, Roundhouse. Despite Martin’s youth […]

SAINT LEONARD releases new single and video ‘Dark Miracles’ - Watch Now
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SAINT LEONARD releases new single and video ‘Dark Miracles’ – Watch Now

November 19, 2019 Julie Blore-Bizot

With neither preamble nor prelude, Saint Leonard’s new release, ‘Dark Miracles,’ informs the listener, “Amphibians were never my friends…” Curiosity is piqued, attention grabbed. Yet before I can come to grips with my own ambivalent […]

COLDPLAY announce a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25th
Gigs

COLDPLAY announce a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25th

November 18, 2019 XS Noize

Coldplay has announced that they will play a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25 to celebrate the release of their new album, Everyday Life (out November 22). All proceeds from the show will […]

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