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          The Cure announce “The Show of a Lost World” — remixed, recut, remastered — arriving on Blu-ray & DVD this December

          November 28, 2025

          On 1st November 2024, The Cure released their widely acclaimed, now Grammy-nominated album Songs Of A Lost World. To mark the occasion, the band performed the album in full — for the first and only […]

          Matt Cardle
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          November 27, 2025

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          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
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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 Reviews

          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 […]

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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: Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show

          November 25, 2025

          One of America’s most successful heavy rock exports, Drowning Pool descended on Nottingham’s Rock City on November 19th with a set that hit like a wrecking ball. It was one of the busiest nights the […]

          Bastille
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          LIVE REVIEW: Bastille – Songs from The First 15 Years at The O2, London

          November 19, 2025

          With three UK number-one albums, a string of major hits, and—impressively—their original core line-up still intact since forming in 2010, now seems the perfect moment for Bastille to take stock of everything they’ve built.  Their […]

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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 […]

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          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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          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 […]

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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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        • The Altered Hours
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          The Altered Hours: Cathal Mac Gabhann on Their Stunning New Self-Titled Album | XS Noize Podcast #261

          November 27, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by guitarist and songwriter Cathal Mac Gabhann from Cork alt-rock and shoegaze outfit The Altered Hours — one of Ireland’s most vital underground […]

          The Clause
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          Pearce Macca: The Clause’s Rise and Debut Album “Victim of a Casual Thing” | XS Noize Podcast #260

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          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Pearce Macca — frontman of Birmingham indie-rockers The Clause, a band whose rise has become one of the most inspiring new stories […]

          Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
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          Roland Gift on 40 Years of Fine Young Cannibals & His New Christmas Single | XS Noize Podcast #259

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Month: August 2020

AMY MONTGOMERY announces the release of her debut EP 'Intangible' on November 20th
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AMY MONTGOMERY announces the release of her debut EP ‘Intangible’ on November 20th

August 31, 2020 XS Noize

Amy Montgomery has announced the release of her debut EP Intangible, which will be released November 20th via 7Hz Music. The title track is the first single to be released from the upcoming EP and […]

FAITHLESS announce their first new album in ten years, ‘All Blessed’ - Out 23 October
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FAITHLESS announce their first new album in ten years, ‘All Blessed’ – Out 23 October

August 28, 2020 XS Noize

Legendary UK Dance act Faithless announce their first new album in ten years, ‘All Blessed’, released on BMG on 23 October. The first single to be taken from ‘All Blessed’, the uplifting Balearic ‘Synthesizer’ is […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dolls - Secret Ugly Baby
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Dolls – Secret Ugly Baby

August 28, 2020 XS Noize

At the end of June Dolls physically released their long-awaited second EP ‘Eggshells’ exclusively as part of the Love Record Stores. It was once again released with iconic soundtrack labels Mondo/Death Waltz on a beautiful […]

ERASURE announce 2021 tour dates including Dublin's 3Arena on 4TH OCTOBER 1
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ERASURE announce 2021 tour dates including Dublin’s 3Arena on 4TH OCTOBER

August 28, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) celebrate the release of their eighteenth studio album, The Neon, with the announcement of the first leg of their eagerly anticipated dates. October 2021 will see Erasure bring The […]

PUBLIC ENEMY return to Def Jam & release 'Fight The Power: Remix 2020' & announce NEW ALBUM set for Sept 25th 1
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PUBLIC ENEMY return to Def Jam & release ‘Fight The Power: Remix 2020’ & announce NEW ALBUM set for Sept 25th

August 28, 2020 XS Noize

After over two decades, Public Enemy – the iconic group whose message of revolution, social justice, and racial equality is more potent and necessary today than ever – finally reunites with the historic label it […]

ANDREW FARRISS releases new single 'All The Stars Are Mine' - Listen Now
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ANDREW FARRISS releases new single ‘All The Stars Are Mine’ – Listen Now

August 28, 2020 XS Noize

Gearing up for the release of his first solo EP, songwriter Andrew Farriss has shared a new single today. The song, ‘All The Stars Are Mine’, is the perfect representation of what Andrew’s forthcoming EP […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Big Baby - Shine On
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Big Baby – Shine On

August 28, 2020 XS Noize

Big Baby was born in lockdown with a smile on its face and the determination to create cheering and original music at a time of global depression. Big Baby knew from the start that these […]

KEVIN CASEY releases indie rock anthem 'Sing My Soul To Sleep' - Listen Now
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KEVIN CASEY releases indie rock anthem ‘Sing My Soul To Sleep’ – Listen Now

August 28, 2020 XS Noize

Dublin- based singer/songwriter Kevin Casey releases new Indie Rock Anthem entitled “Sing my soul to sleep”. Complete with electric guitars and a pounding rhythm section and yet more lyrics of hope that reminds us that […]

EMBRACE Release New Single 'NEVER', from New Album 'LOVE IS A BASIC NEED' - Listen Now!
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EMBRACE announce one off live performance of 2004 album ‘OUT OF NOTHING’ in full for the first time on October 31st

August 27, 2020 XS Noize

Embrace, one of the most successful UK bands of the 90s & 00s, are set to reissue their chart-topping albums, ‘Out Of Nothing’ and ‘This New Day’, for the first time on 180g vinyl on 30 […]

DOVES release 'Cathedrals Of The Mind' from their forthcoming, fifth album, The Universal Want 1
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DOVES release ‘Cathedrals Of The Mind’ from their forthcoming, fifth album, The Universal Want

August 27, 2020 XS Noize

Calling on higher powers, and receiving gifts in turn, Doves appear to bring heaven to earth with the release of their latest, luminescent track, Cathedrals Of The Mind, lifted from their forthcoming, fifth album, The […]

SUCH SMALL HANDS shares the electro-pop folk tinged 'Carousel' - Listen Now 1
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SUCH SMALL HANDS shares the electro-pop folk tinged ‘Carousel’ – Listen Now

August 27, 2020 XS Noize

Debut album ‘Carousel’, set for release on the 18th September, is a collection of songs Melanie has been writing, playing, morphing, hiding, throwing away and reviving again, across more than 10 years. “While my life […]

JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD shares two new songs 'There'll Come A War' & 'Seeking The Room With The Three Windows' - Listen Now
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JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD shares new video for ‘Recuerda’ – Watch Now

August 27, 2020 XS Noize

Today James Dean Bradfield unveils a new video for ‘Recuerda’ from his second solo album Even In Exile directed by longtime Manic Street Preacher’s collaborator Kieran Evans. James Dean Bradfield on new album Even In […]

WILLIAM SHATNER And Guitar Legend RITCHIE BLACKMORE Collaborate On New Single 'The Thrill Is Gone' 2
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WILLIAM SHATNER And Guitar Legend RITCHIE BLACKMORE Collaborate On New Single ‘The Thrill Is Gone’

August 27, 2020 XS Noize

WILLIAM SHATNER And Guitar Legend RITCHIE BLACKMORE Collaborate On New Single “The Thrill Is Gone” From Forthcoming Album THE BLUES! Los Angeles, CA – Hot on the heels of the superb joint effort from William […]

EXCLUSIVE ALBUM STREAM: Théa Marie - Then
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EXCLUSIVE ALBUM STREAM: Théa Marie – Then

August 27, 2020 XS Noize

Théa Marie is the London-based Franco-American singer-songwriter who is combining the sounds of all three countries in her forthcoming debut album, ‘Then’, which was preceded by the ultra-catchy indie-pop of lead single, ‘Start of Us’. Having […]

AMY MACDONALD announces new album ‘The Human Demands’ - Hear new single ‘The Hudson’ 2
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AMY MACDONALD announces new album ‘The Human Demands’ – Hear new single ‘The Hudson’

August 27, 2020 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald has achieved huge international success while resolutely doing things her own way. World tours in front of 3.3 million people, over 200 million Spotify streams, four Top 5 albums (including her #1 debut), […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Nicky William - Pathetic F**k
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TRACK PREMIERE: Nicky William – Pathetic F**k

August 27, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the release of his bittersweet love ballad ‘I Fell in Love With Her’, Swedish Alt-folk singer-songwriter Nicky William is soon to release ‘Pathetic Fuck’, his second single taken from his forthcoming EP, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Mike Stocksdale - Like This Again
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TRACK PREMIERE: Mike Stocksdale – Like This Again

August 27, 2020 XS Noize

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Mike Stocksdale is back today with a beautifully melancholy new single, Like This Again. The yearning new track showcases his timeless songwriting and perceptive lyrics against a backdrop of deft indie-folk fingerpicking […]

U.S. GIRLS shares hallucinatory video for 'And Yet It Moves / Y Se Mueve' - Watch Now
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U.S. GIRLS shares hallucinatory video for ‘And Yet It Moves / Y Se Mueve’ – Watch Now

August 26, 2020 XS Noize

Today, U.S. Girls’ the protean musical enterprise of multi-disciplinary artist Meg Remy, releases the trippy music video for ‘And Yet It Moves / Y Se Mueve’ off the internationally acclaimed 2020 album Heavy Light. The […]

REVIEW: Handel & Hendrix in London Museum, Brook Street, London
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REVIEW: Handel & Hendrix in London Museum, Brook Street, London

August 26, 2020 Michael Barron

With COVID 19 taking its toll by closing music venues, festivals, museums and galleries; the only live events that you are likely to have seen since mid-March have probably been live streams. Thankfully some places […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dream Nails - Dream Nails
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dream Nails – Dream Nails

August 26, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

You may have heard Dream Nails before, but you haven’t heard them like this. Formed in 2015, the London band quickly made waves thanks to their quick-witted, razor-edged punk rock, but their self-titled debut album […]

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