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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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          Starsailor frontman James Walsh is set to take his ever-growing solo career to new heights with the release of his new album ‘It’s All Happening’ on January 30th. He has previewed the record with a […]

          PAUL SIMON
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          Paul Simon Brings “A Quiet Celebration Tour” to Europe, UK & Ireland

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          Today, the legendary singer-songwriter PAUL SIMON announced he will continue  “A Quiet Celebration Tour,” following a highly successful and critically acclaimed US tour, and bring this special concert series to Europe, the UK and Ireland this […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          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 […]

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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: 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 […]

          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
          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
          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: 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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THE FLAMING LIPS release a brand new track 'Flowers of Neptune 6' - Listen Now
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THE FLAMING LIPS release a brand new track ‘Flowers of Neptune 6’ – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

Today, THE FLAMING LIPS release a brand new track “Flowers of Neptune 6,” their first new recording of 2020, available via Bella Union in the UK/Europe and Warner Records in the US. Produced by Dave […]

ANDY BELL from Ride remixes new bdrmm single - Listen Now
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ANDY BELL from Ride remixes new bdrmm single – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

bdrmm ’s current single ‘A Reason To Celebrate’ has been remixed by Ride man Andy Bell and the new version is out now on all digital platforms. In his GLOK guise, the guitarist has turned […]

CONOR SCOTT shares brand new video for 'Overthinking' - Watch Now
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CONOR SCOTT shares brand new video for ‘Overthinking’ – Watch Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

Conor Scott shares his brand new video for single ‘Overthinking’. Each video recorded in 1 take to give the most live version where possible. The video includes band members Phil Edgar (Guitar) & Eamon Ferris […]

JAKE BUGG releases new track 'Rabbit Hole' - Listen Now
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JAKE BUGG releases new track ‘Rabbit Hole’ – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

Jake Bugg has released a new track Rabbit Hole, which is available now via RCA Records/Sony Music. Following recent track and short film Saviours Of The City, new release Rabbit Hole was written and recorded […]

PAUL EPWORTH releases Guy Gerber's ‘DON’T F*CK WITH CATS remix’ of ‘LOVE GALAXY feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’
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PAUL EPWORTH releases Guy Gerber’s ‘DON’T F*CK WITH CATS remix’ of ‘LOVE GALAXY feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH today releases a new reworking of his recent single ‘Love Galaxy feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’, the ‘Don’t’ F*ck With Cats Remix’ by legendary dance producer and Rumors […]

WANDERLUST PT.1: Interview with Rebekah Fitch 1
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WANDERLUST PT.1: Interview with Rebekah Fitch

May 29, 2020 Sonja Sleator

I’m sure it’s crossed many of our minds: “Do I leave my home town in search of something better?” In this three-part series, I have interviewed three musicians on whether leaving their home to try […]

BLACK STAR RIDERS release new single 'Candidate For Heartbreak' - Listen Now
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BLACK STAR RIDERS release new single ‘Candidate For Heartbreak’ – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

In this unusual 2020, Black Star Riders are back with a new single Candidate For Heartbreak, set for release on 29th May, via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. 2020 shaped up to be a very different year […]

The Importance of Having a Unique Artist Name
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The Importance of Having a Unique Artist Name

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

If you are in the music industry, it is critical that people know your band’s name. Whether you are an individual artist or you have a band, people can’t learn more about you unless they […]

DMA'S release Martin Buttrich remix of 'Life Is A Game Of Changing'
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DMA’S release Martin Buttrich remix of ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S have today released a new remix of the track ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘THE GLOW’, due for release on 10th July. ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’ is a perfect […]

GANG OF FOUR announces new EP release ‘ANTI HERO’ - out July 17th 2020
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GANG OF FOUR announces new EP release ‘ANTI HERO’ – out July 17th 2020

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

The surviving members of Gang of Four, singer John Sterry, bassist Thomas McNeice and drummer Tobias Humble, have joined with Andy Gill’s widow Catherine Mayer to celebrate Andy through music – and in raising funds […]

YUSUF / CAT STEVENS announces Tea for the Tillerman² - reimagined 50 years later 1
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YUSUF / CAT STEVENS announces Tea for the Tillerman² – reimagined 50 years later

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

50 YEARS on from the release of Tea for the Tillerman, the 1970 multi-platinum selling, era-defining album that made a superstar, Yusuf / Cat Stevens is set to release Tea for the Tillerman² on 18th September via UMC. Tea for the […]

How Innovation is Driving Growth in iGaming and eSports Sectors 2
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How Innovation is Driving Growth in iGaming and eSports Sectors

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

Esports and igaming are growing at a remarkable pace powered by diversity and innovation. The industries continue to attract a diverse range of players keen to take advantage of exciting trends and the availability of […]

How a music band website should be built and look like
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How a music band website should be built and look like

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

Being a successful music band means building that image and success with all the means. One of the things fans interact the most is the band’s online face – its official website. Having a proper […]

MUZZ unveil a new single/video ‘Knuckleduster’ - Watch Now
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MUZZ unveil a new single/video ‘Knuckleduster’ – Watch Now

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

Muzz, the new project of Paul Banks (Interpol), Josh Kaufman (Bonny Light Horseman), and Matt Barrick (The Walkmen), will release their self-titled, debut album next Friday on June 5th via Matador. Today, they unveil a […]

PJ HARVEY to reissue entire back catalogue on vinyl - Hear ‘Sheela-Na-Gig’ Demo Now 1
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PJ HARVEY to reissue entire back catalogue on vinyl – Hear ‘Sheela-Na-Gig’ Demo Now

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

UMC/Island and Beggars today announce a comprehensive reissue campaign which will see PJ Harvey’s entire back catalogue – plus her two albums in collaboration with John Parish – released on vinyl over the next 12 […]

Liverpool's hotly tipped BBC favourite AIMEE STEVEN releases new single 'Darling'
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Liverpool’s hotly tipped BBC favourite AIMEE STEVEN releases new single ‘Darling’

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

Aimée Steven began 2020 sweeping overwhelming support from the likes of BBC Radio 6 Music, Liverpool FC TV, Radio X’s X-Posure playlist, BBC Radio Merseyside, BBC Radio Lancashire and BBC Introducing, for her first single […]

KID DAD announce debut album 'In A Box' set for release 21st August - Hear new single ‘A Prison Unseen’
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KID DAD announce debut album ‘In A Box’ set for release 21st August – Hear new single ‘A Prison Unseen’

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

KID DAD have announced that their debut album ‘In A Box’ will be released 21 August via Long Branch Records. They’ve also revealed a new single – ‘A Prison Unseen’ – with accompanying music video. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Magnus Bechmann - In The Clouds
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TRACK PREMIERE: Magnus Bechmann – In The Clouds

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

Described as “melodically circuitous and complex” by The Guardian, Norwegian artist Magnus Bechmann returns with new number ‘Uneasy’ with Scandinavian label Sailor Music. Taking influence from the fresh and vibrant indie-pop direction of Two Door […]

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING share video for new single 'Arch Enemy' from forthcoming 5th album 'Re-Animator' out 21 Aug
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EVERYTHING EVERYTHING share video for new single ‘Arch Enemy’ from forthcoming 5th album ‘Re-Animator’ out 21 Aug

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

Everything Everything’s latest single ‘Arch Enemy’ was premiered as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in the World on Radio 1 and quickly picked up attention from NME, Pitchfork, Dork, DIY and The Independent. The song is […]

THE PRETENDERS reveal their brand-new single 'Didn’t Want To Be This Lonely' - Listen Now
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THE PRETENDERS reveal their brand-new single ‘Didn’t Want To Be This Lonely’ – Listen Now

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

The Pretenders have today revealed their brand-new single Didn’t Want To Be This Lonely and its accompanying video, following a radio premiere this morning on Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The latest in […]

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