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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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          Matt Cardle Returns with New Album ‘The Great Escape’ and First Single ‘Drinking Dreams’

          November 27, 2025

          ‘The Great Escape’ cements Matt’s longevity as a recording artist in a career that now spans over 15 years, with record sales in excess of 3 million. Matt Cardle’s stunning four-octave vocal range made him […]

          Saint Etienne
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          Saint Etienne Announce Farewell UK & Ireland Tour for September 2026

          November 27, 2025

          Saint Etienne played their first ever live show on 15 November 1990 at Heaven nightclub in London, just months after releasing their debut single ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’. Since then, they’ve appeared at […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
          Album Reviews

          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

          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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          Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          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
          Round Up

          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// 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
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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
          Gigs

          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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        • 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

          November 23, 2025

          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

          November 16, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Roland Gift — the iconic voice of Fine Young Cannibals and one of the most instantly recognisable singers in British music. With […]

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Melbourne based anomalistic collective DREGG share new track 'I’m Done' - Watch video
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Melbourne based anomalistic collective DREGG share new track ‘I’m Done’ – Watch video

August 25, 2020 XS Noize

Melbourne based anomalistic collective DREGG, have shared their new track ‘I’m Done.’ The track, mixed by Will Putney (Every Time I Die, The Amity Affliction, Thy Art Is Murder), blends metal, hardcore, and rap into […]

IRON MAIDEN announce 40th anniversary vinyl of debut album 1
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IRON MAIDEN announce 40th anniversary vinyl of debut album

August 25, 2020 XS Noize

Parlophone Records will issue a very special limited edition 12” vinyl version of Iron Maiden’s iconic self-titled debut album on October 9th. The release honours both the 40th Anniversary of the album, which came out […]

EMPORERS OF ICE CREAM release new album 'No Sound Ever Dies' on Friday August 28th
New Music

EMPORERS OF ICE CREAM release new album ‘No Sound Ever Dies’ on Friday August 28th

August 25, 2020 XS Noize

Rarely (if ever) has a band’s debut album taken as long to reach its fans as No Sound Ever Dies by Emperor of Icecream, but perhaps theirs is no ordinary story. The album’s title alludes […]

ALBUM REVIEW: James Dean Bradfield - Even In Exile
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ALBUM REVIEW: James Dean Bradfield – Even In Exile

August 25, 2020 Ben P Scott

The last time Manic Street Preachers frontman James Dean Bradfield released a solo album was in 2006. His band were at a strange and somewhat transitional point in their long career, taking a few years […]

KODALINE announce a return to Belfast’s Custom House Square on Friday 20th August 2021 2
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KODALINE announce a return to Belfast’s Custom House Square on Friday 20th August 2021

August 25, 2020 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of releasing their acclaimed new album One Day At A Time, Irish four-piece Kodaline is pleased to announce a return to Belfast’s Custom House Square on Friday 20th August 2021. ‘One […]

CAMELPHAT announced for CHSQ 2021 show on Saturday 7th August 2021 1
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CAMELPHAT announced for CHSQ 2021 show on Saturday 7th August 2021

August 24, 2020 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT show at the infamous Belfast City Centre warehouse venue; The Telegraph Building in 2019, Camelphat return with the duo’s largest headline Belfast show to date at Custom House Square on Saturday […]

THE CRIBS announce UK tour for June 2021 1
Gigs

THE CRIBS announce UK tour for June 2021

August 24, 2020 XS Noize

The Cribs, who recently announced their return with their brand new eighth album, Night Network, which is released via Sonic Blew/[PIAS] on Friday, November 13th 2020, have today shared details of a U.K. tour in […]

TRAVIS return with new album '10 Songs' out October 9th 1
New Music

TRAVIS unveil video for new single ‘The Only Thing’ feat: Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles

August 24, 2020 XS Noize

Following its first play on BBC Radio’s Zoe Ball Breakfast show this morning, Travis have unveiled the Fran Healy-directed video to their stellar new single “The Only Thing” featuring Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles. The […]

THE WANDERING HEARTS announce socially distanced bandstand tour
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THE WANDERING HEARTS announce socially distanced bandstand tour

August 24, 2020 XS Noize

The Wandering Hearts have announced a Bandstand Tour with an initial four-date run beginning in Cardiff on Friday 28th August. The band said, “We were so sad at the thought of not playing shows this […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Fidan Aliva - I Won't Surrender
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TRACK PREMIERE: Fidan Aliva – I Won’t Surrender

August 24, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘I Won’t Surrender’ the first taster track from the stunning new EP MOLECULE 90 by Fidan Aliva. Fidan is originally from Baku, Azerbaijan and is 29 years old. […]

ROSIE BYRNE releases new single 'Daylight Robbery' - Listen Now
New Music

ROSIE BYRNE releases new single ‘Daylight Robbery’ – Listen Now

August 24, 2020 XS Noize

16-year-old singer-songwriter, Rosie Byrne from Dublin, releases her single “Daylight Robbery” on Friday 21st August 2020 on iTunes, Spotify and all streaming services. About to head back to school for 5th year, Rosie is a […]

FONTAINES D.C. announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Custom House Square on Friday 13th August 2021 1
Gigs

FONTAINES D.C. announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Custom House Square on Friday 13th August 2021

August 24, 2020 XS Noize

Dublin five-piece Fontaines D.C are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date with a headline show at Custom House Square on Friday 13th August 2021. Barely a year after the release of their […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Waterboys - Good Luck, Seeker
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Waterboys – Good Luck, Seeker

August 23, 2020 Lori Gava

Fabled band The Waterboys, fronted by legendary band leader Mike Scott, are releasing their 14th album, “Good Luck, Seeker” on August 21st. The latest release is the final instalment of a triptych started in 2017 […]

The Marriage
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Marriage – Dreamers

August 22, 2020 XS Noize

Fresh, new UK Americana / Country duo, The Marriage (Kirsten Adamson and Dave Burn) is excited to announce the release of their debut album IMAGINING SUNSETS, due for release on October 2nd, 2020. The duo’s […]

KATIE MELUA shares 'Leaving The Mountain' from forthcoming record 'Album No.8'
New Music

KATIE MELUA shares ‘Leaving The Mountain’ from forthcoming record ‘Album No.8’

August 21, 2020 XS Noize

Today, acclaimed Georgian-British singer-songwriter Katie Melua shares a beguiling new track taken from her forthcoming LP, Album No.8, set for release on BMG on October 16th. “Leaving The Mountain” is one of the album’s most […]

HOWIE PAYNE releases new single ‘It Feels Like Summer’ - Listen Now
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HOWIE PAYNE releases new single ‘It Feels Like Summer’ – Listen Now

August 21, 2020 XS Noize

Today singer, songwriter and guitarist Howie Payne releases a brand new single, ‘It Feels Like Summer’, the first taste of the ex-Stands frontman’s much anticipated forthcoming solo album, soon to be announced for release in […]

INTERVIEW: Scottish alt-pop band LIIMO discuss debut album ‘Volume 01’ 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Scottish alt-pop band LIIMO discuss debut album ‘Volume 01’

August 21, 2020 XS Noize

Having spent the last two years releasing a flurry of bright and euphoric alt-pop anthems, Edinburgh-based trio Liimo (meaning a little more) now look to compile their vibrant work to date with the release of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Claudio Donzelli - Ossessione 2
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Claudio Donzelli – Ossessione

August 21, 2020 XS Noize

Italian composer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Claudio Donzelli announces brand new release with the arrival of ‘Ossessione’. A haunting, introspective thought piece drawing on classical and electronic soundscapes, underpinned by a shimmering, abstract piano melody, with […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Moon Attendant - Hot Power
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TRACK PREMIERE: Moon Attendant – Hot Power

August 21, 2020 XS Noize

Brighton’s indie psych collective Moon Attendant emerge to release their debut LP ‘One Last Summer’ and today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere ‘Hot Power’ from the album. A new band featuring old friends. […]

INTERVIEW: ROE discusses new EP & Guildhall live stream - "I’m buzzing to play somewhere that’s not my living room!" 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: ROE discusses new EP & Guildhall live stream – “I’m buzzing to play somewhere that’s not my living room!”

August 21, 2020 XS Noize

Award-winning Derry songwriter and performer ROE (21-year-old Roisin Donald) today releases her second EP ‘Things We Don’t Talk About’. To celebrate her newest release, ROE will be performing a very special online show from the […]

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