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          Garbage announce a headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on 17th July 2026. They are heading out on the road in support of their eighth and latest album, ‘Let All That We Imagine Be […]

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          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

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          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

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          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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          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gurriers Ignite Belfast’s Limelight with a Ferocious, No-Holds-Barred Post-Punk Assault Credit: Becca McCaffrey
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          LIVE REVIEW: Gurriers Ignite Belfast’s Limelight with a Ferocious, No-Holds-Barred Post-Punk Assault

          December 22, 2025

          Fast-rising Irish band Gurriers stormed the stage at Belfast’s Limelight last night, opening their set to Frankie Valli’s Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. As the unmistakable chorus rang out, the room erupted into a […]

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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
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          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

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          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
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          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

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          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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          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

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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

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          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

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INTERVIEW: KING CHARLES on his stunning new album 'Out Of My Mind' 1
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INTERVIEW: KING CHARLES on his stunning new album ‘Out Of My Mind’

April 22, 2020 XS Noize

King Charles has released his new album ‘Out Of My Mind’. The album expresses his journey of recovery to mental and physical health and is a collection of soulful and eclectic songs that portray Charles’ […]

Gaz Coombes & Danny Goffey’s The Hotrats Reveal homemade video for new cover of Kelis’ ‘Milkshake’ 1
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Gaz Coombes & Danny Goffey’s The Hotrats Reveal homemade video for new cover of Kelis’ ‘Milkshake’

April 17, 2020 XS Noize

In 2010, one half of Britain’s much-loved pop-rock combo Supergrass, Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey teamed with world-renowned producer Nigel Godrich to bring you The Hotrats. With the original intention of diving into the studio […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Justin Adams - Endless Ocean
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Justin Adams – Endless Ocean

April 17, 2020 XS Noize

Justin Adams has recorded a lament for lockdown entitled Endless Ocean. Released on April 24th via Good Deeds Music, You can watch the video for the track below. Written in the week when the world […]

Derry based Indie-folk artist REEVAH shares new single ‘You Said, Tell Me’ - Listen Now
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Derry based Indie-folk artist REEVAH shares new single ‘You Said, Tell Me’ – Listen Now

April 17, 2020 XS Noize

Derry based Indie-folk artist Reevah is pleased to share her new single, ‘You Said, Tell Me’ Tipped as ‘Hot for 2020’ by Hotpress Magazine, Reevah is already in the midst of her busiest year yet. […]

SORRY Share new video for 'Perfect' filmed in isolation & announce rescheduled UK/EU dates
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SORRY Share new video for ‘Perfect’ filmed in isolation & announce rescheduled UK/EU dates

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

North London’s Sorry have today shared their new video for ‘Perfect’, taken from their acclaimed debut record 925 – out now on Domino. The band have also announced their rescheduled UK/EU tour dates for November […]

List of the Most Popular Casino Promotions and Events 1
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List of the Most Popular Casino Promotions and Events

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Are you looking to spice up your life with a little fun? If so, you may want to join the millions of others out there who are discovering just how engaging, exciting, and convenient the […]

IAN BROWN announces a headline tour of Ireland in May 2020 1
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IAN BROWN’S Irish tour rescheduled for Oct/Nov 2020

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Ian Brown’s Irish tour has now been rescheduled for Oct/Nov 20. All original tickets remain valid for the rescheduled dates. Unfortunately, Ian’s show in Belfast has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Rescheduled Dates Thursday […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Rina Sawayama - SAWAYAMA
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ALBUM REVIEW: Rina Sawayama – SAWAYAMA

April 16, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Reckoning with the past is never easy and can sometimes be excruciating – Rina Sawayama knows that as well as anyone, and her debut album explores life through lived experience and harsh truths. She’s lived […]

HOWIE PAYNE releases new single ‘In Dreams’ - Listen Now
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HOWIE PAYNE releases new single ‘In Dreams’ – Listen Now

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Howie Payne today releases ‘In Dreams’, the title track lifted from his newly announced ‘In Dreams’ EP, due for release on May 15, 2020. The new single follows on the tail of January’s ‘Into Daylight’ […]

DMA'S release title track from new album 'The Glow' - Listen Now
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DMA’S release title track from new album ‘The Glow’ – Listen Now

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S release new single ‘The Glow’ today from their forthcoming album of the same name which is now due to drop on 10th July. The title track’s buoyant anthemic sound is infused with a signature distorted guitar riff and […]

CONOR MARCUS announces new single ‘Hold Me Close Again’ - Listen Now
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CONOR MARCUS shares video for new single ‘Hold Me Close Again’

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Fresh from his success on ITV’s The Voice Kids UK, one of Ireland’s rising artists Conor Marcus is pleased to announce the release of his new single ‘Hold Me Close Again’. The single release kick […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD share video for current single 'VTr', taken from new album IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME
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THE TWILIGHT SAD release surprise album ‘IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME LIVE’ today via Bandcamp

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Today, on what was originally to be the date of the first of two nights at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom, The Twilight Sad are delighted to announce the release of It Won/t Be Like This All the Time Live: […]

FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS announce ‘Live In Newcastle’ album 1
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FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS announce ‘Live In Newcastle’ album

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls today announce the release of a new album, ‘Live In Newcastle’, due out on April 24, 2020, via Xtra Mile Recordings/Polydor Records. Captured at O2 City Hall Newcastle last November, the 20 track live recording […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Alex O’aiza - Out Of My Mind
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Alex O’aiza – Out Of My Mind

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Following a run of terrific singles last year and fresh from inking a deal with Saint In The City Records, US indie rocker Alex O’aiza has dropped a genre-mashing new track, Out Of My Mind. […]

DECLAN MCKENNA releases new single 'The Key To Life On Earth' - Watch Video
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DECLAN MCKENNA releases new single ‘The Key To Life On Earth’ – Watch Video

April 15, 2020 XS Noize

Declan McKenna has launched the second track to be lifted from his forthcoming second album, Zeros. The Key To Life On Earth is streaming now alongside a new video featuring a special guest role by […]

ALBUM REVIEW: EOB - Earth
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ALBUM REVIEW: EOB – Earth

April 15, 2020 Lori Gava

On April 17th Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien releases his long-awaited solo effort Earth. In doing so he joins his fellow Radiohead members, Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Phil Selway in diving into the waters of […]

UNLOVED share new single 'Why Not' featured in season premiere of KILLING EVE
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UNLOVED share new single ‘Why Not’ featured in season premiere of KILLING EVE

April 15, 2020 XS Noize

The Emmy-winning spy show Killing Eve has returned, and with it, a fresh batch of Unloved tracks old and new, including new single ‘Why Not’. The track soundtracks a major gory scene in the first episode of the show’s third season, which premiered […]

I BREAK HORSES shares new track ‘The Prophet’ - Listen Now 3
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I BREAK HORSES shares new track ‘The Prophet’ – Listen Now

April 15, 2020 XS Noize

With their new album Warnings due for release 8 May via Bella Union, and having previously shared videos for ‘Death Engine’, ‘I’ll Be The Death Of You’, and Neon Lights, I Break Horses today share […]

THOM YORKE reschedules Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes world tour
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THOM YORKE reschedules Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes world tour

April 15, 2020 XS Noize

The 2020 leg of Thom Yorke’s Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes world tour has been rescheduled to the fall. Tickets for original dates will be honoured at those same cities and venues, with the exceptions of Fairfax […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Blandlord - Hyperdrunk
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Blandlord – Hyperdrunk

April 15, 2020 XS Noize

A lot of Blandlord’s material is a commentary on the state of affairs we are living in, a tongue-in-cheek view of what’s going around us. Rather than provide people solutions or answers to the problems […]

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