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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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          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

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          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
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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 […]

          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
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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

          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

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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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        • 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 LEMON TWIGS release new song from upcoming 'Songs For The General Public' album - Listen to 'Moon' Now! 2
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THE LEMON TWIGS release new song from upcoming ‘Songs For The General Public’ album – Listen to ‘Moon’ Now!

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Today, The Lemon Twigs reveal the second single from their forthcoming third album, Songs For The General Public, entitled ‘Moon’. The thrilling sax-driven track revels in hints of Bruce Springsteen and even fellow Long Islander […]

RIDE's Mark Gardener teams with Telepopmusik's 2Square on 'Chained' single
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RIDE’s Mark Gardener teams with Telepopmusik’s 2Square on ‘Chained’ single

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Mark Gardener presents ‘Chained’, a single for which he collaborated with 2Square, a.k.a. Stephan Haeri of France’s Telepopmusik. This song comes from deep space, as Gardener elucidates on a past attempt to face, beat and […]

LED ZEPPELIN to stream 'Celebration Day' exclusively on YouTube this Saturday, May 30th 2
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LED ZEPPELIN to stream ‘Celebration Day’ exclusively on YouTube this Saturday, May 30th

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Led Zeppelin has partnered with YouTube for an exclusive streaming event of Celebration Day, the concert film chronicling the band’s historic live performance from the 2007 tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder […]

DMA'S release new video for single ‘The Glow’ - Watch Now 1
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DMA’S release new video for single ‘The Glow’ – Watch Now

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S unveil a new video for single ‘The Glow’ which was shot in East London earlier this year by director Errol Rainey (Ivy Park, Alexander McQueen) & Toto Vivian. ‘The Glow’ is the 3rd track […]

JAMES HOLT returns with new single 'Pendulum' - Watch Video
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JAMES HOLT returns with new single ‘Pendulum’ – Watch Video

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Glinting jangle-pop churned with the soft-edges and everchanging colours of early summer sunsets, PENDULUM is the latest dopamine hit of hazy melody from multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, James Holt, OUT NOW. A reputed musical revolutionary otherwise painting […]

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INXS announce the release of ‘Live Baby Live’ in 4K Ultra High Definition on June 26th

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Eagle Vision today announced the release of ‘Live Baby Live’, the seminal live show by INXS from 1991, on digital download, 4K Ultra High Definition Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD on June 26th. Blu-ray and DVD […]

INTERVIEW: Iceland's Pop Songstress Áslaug Speaks On Her Self-Titled Debut EP 1
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INTERVIEW: Iceland’s Pop Songstress Áslaug Speaks On Her Self-Titled Debut EP

May 27, 2020 Gemma Harewood

Icelandic singer and songwriter Áslaug is taking 2020 in her stride, even with the difficult circumstances. She has been steadily progressing her beautifully emotive pop sound for almost a year now and went on to […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Oliver Marson - To the Nines
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Oliver Marson – To the Nines

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Following previous releases ‘Cocaine Romance’ and ‘Time for Love’, London-based Oliver Marson is set to release a new video for a euphoric slice of art-pop ‘To the Nines’. With an idiosyncratic approach to creativity, Oliver […]

CUT COPY share remix of latest single 'Love Is All We Share (Patrick Holland Remix)' - Listen Now
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CUT COPY share remix of latest single ‘Love Is All We Share (Patrick Holland Remix)’ – Listen Now

May 26, 2020 XS Noize

After making their comeback earlier this month, electronic music favourites, Cut Copy, are back today to share the Patrick Holland (aka Project Pablo) remix of “ Love Is All We Share .” Transporting audiences away […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Badly Drawn Boy - Banana Skin Shoes
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ALBUM REVIEW: Badly Drawn Boy – Banana Skin Shoes

May 26, 2020 David Ham

It’s been twenty years since Damon Gough, aka Badly Drawn Boy, exploded onto the “Indie” music scene with his debut album The Hour Of The Bewilderbeast. In the late ’90s, Gough released various EPs, steadily […]

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX return with a brand new song ‘You're All I Want' - Listen Now
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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX return with a brand new song ‘You’re All I Want’ – Listen Now

May 26, 2020 XS Noize

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX return with a brand new song, ‘You’re All I Want,’ their first since the release of their acclaimed sophomore album, Cry, last year via Partisan Records. ‘You’re All I Want’ chronicles the […]

Irish folk band BEOGA announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday, April 17th 2021
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Irish folk band BEOGA announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday, April 17th 2021

May 26, 2020 XS Noize

Irish folk band Beoga are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday, April 17th 2021. Following on from the release of their highly coveted singles ‘Make A Mark’ (featuring […]

COLIN GEDDIS returns to The SSE Arena Belfast with his brand new show ‘Unbelievable’
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COLIN GEDDIS returns to The SSE Arena Belfast with his brand new show ‘Unbelievable’

May 26, 2020 XS Noize

After two sellout shows in January 2020, Colin Geddis returns to The SSE Arena Belfast with his brand new show ‘Unbelievable’. In the last ten years, Colin Geddis has dominated northern Irish comedy, selling out […]

DELTA MAID announces new album 'Katie'
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DELTA MAID announces new album ‘Katie’

May 25, 2020 XS Noize

When Delta Maid emerged onto the British scene in 2010, she seemed destined to become a sensation. She signed a major record deal, toured with globally renowned artists, and released a well-received debut album, but […]

BYSTS announce their new single 'Runes' - Listen Now
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BYSTS announce their new single ‘Runes’ – Listen Now

May 25, 2020 XS Noize

Bysts announce their new single ‘Runes’.  Speaking about their next release: “Through the lens of the old Gods ‘Runes’ tells a story of sacrifice. Anything you want in life requires an offering. None of us […]

SHED SEVEN fans given opportunity to take on band members in Shed Seven themed virtual pub quiz 1
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SHED SEVEN fans given opportunity to take on band members in Shed Seven themed virtual pub quiz

May 25, 2020 XS Noize

Think you know everything there is to know about indie band Shed Seven? Well, now’s your chance to prove it! Shed Seven fans are being given the ultimate opportunity to prove their credentials in a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Apache Rose - Blind Spot
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Apache Rose – Blind Spot

May 25, 2020 XS Noize

Somewhat ironically combining sounds from the British Invasion of the Sixties and the Alternative guitar bands of the Nineties, Apache Rose are the Russian musical offensive we can all be joyful about! Built around the […]

WATCH: RÓISÍN MURPHY 'LIVE @ HOME' - A series of 6 ground-breaking short films created in lockdown
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WATCH: RÓISÍN MURPHY ‘LIVE @ HOME’ – A series of 6 ground-breaking short films created in lockdown

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Róisín Murphy created a series of 6 performance videos for the renowned Manchester club night Homoelectric’s recent Stay Homo 12 hour live stream – a rave for these times – and you can now watch them in all […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS return with new single 'I Cut My Own Hair' - Listen Now
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WE ARE SCIENTISTS return with new single ‘I Cut My Own Hair’ – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

New York’s indie cult band We Are Scientists are back with a topical and urgent new single, ‘I Cut My Own Hair’. The track is the first official release since 2018’s Megaplex album and features […]

MATT GOSS releases charity single for NHS - Listen Now 1
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MATT GOSS releases charity single for NHS – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Locked down in Las Vegas, homesick pop superstar Matt Goss has been missing the UK so much he decided to start crowdfunding with just one aim: to serve up meals to the hard workers of […]

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