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        • THE TWILIGHT SAD
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          The Twilight Sad Announce New Album “It’s The Long Goodbye” & Share New Single “Designed to Lose”

          January 7, 2026

          THE TWILIGHT SAD today announce their long-awaited sixth album IT’S THE LONG GOODBYE due out 27th March via Rock Actions Records. Following the album’s lead track “Waiting For The Phone Call”, released last October, today […]

          The Dandy Warhols
          News

          The Dandy Warhols Announce Covers Album ‘Pin Ups’ — Hear New Single ‘Kiss Off’

          January 6, 2026

          The Dandy Warhols have announced ‘Pin Ups’, a boldly curated covers album that pulls together years of reinterpretations, deep cuts and long-shelved recordings into one cohesive, era-spanning release. Set for release on March 20, 2026, […]

          The Smashing Pumpkins
          News

          YUNGBLUD and The Smashing Pumpkins Unite for Historic First Collaboration on “Zombie”

          January 3, 2026

          Today, YUNGBLUD makes history alongside two-time GRAMMY® award-winning iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins on a groundbreaking, re-imagined version of his GRAMMY®-nominated Best Rock Song “Zombie,” produced by Matt Schwartz and Billy Corgan, and marking the first time in their storied career that the band […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast

          December 29, 2025

          The Mary Wallopers returned to Belfast on 23 December fresh from five consecutive nights at Glasgow’s Barrowlands, and if there was any risk of fatigue, it never showed. From the opening song, pints were flying, […]

          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • TAVE
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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KATIE MELUA announces her first-ever worldwide Livestream concert
Gigs

KATIE MELUA shares video for new single ‘Joy’ – Watch Now!

November 23, 2020 XS Noize

Since her breakthrough as a teenager in 2003 with her debut album Call Off The Search, a six-times platinum seller in the UK, Katie Melua has become one of the world’s best-loved and most successful […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Porcelain - Hollow
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Porcelain – Hollow

November 23, 2020 XS Noize

Mysterious musical group Porcelain return with the video for new single ‘Hollow” which XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere today! “Hollow” is a beautiful, evocative piece of dark pop music from this enigmatic collective […]

THE DARKNESS announce 'Lockdown Live: Streaming of a White Christmas, with The Darkness'
Gigs

THE DARKNESS announce ‘Lockdown Live: Streaming of a White Christmas, with The Darkness’

November 23, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of their semi-prophetic Top 10 album Easter Is Cancelled at the end of last year, The Darkness are returning to close 2020 with a new message of festive joy and goodwill with […]

CHARLOTTE JANE shares new single ‘Get It Right’ - Listen Now!
New Music

CHARLOTTE JANE shares new single ‘Get It Right’ – Listen Now!

November 20, 2020 XS Noize

Charlotte Jane’s debut EP ‘Nowhere To Hide’ established her as one of the UK’s brightest new voices. Quietly amassing millions of streams, it set her on the path to sell-out headline shows in London and […]

NILE RODGERS teams up with DJ CEDRIC GERVAIS and FRANKLIN to reimagine the CHIC classic ‘Everybody Dance’
New Music

NILE RODGERS teams up with DJ CEDRIC GERVAIS and FRANKLIN to reimagine the CHIC classic ‘Everybody Dance’

November 20, 2020 XS Noize

The legendary Nile Rodgers has teamed up with Global superstar DJ Cedric Gervais and rising talent Franklin to unveil a reworking of the CHIC 1978 iconic dance smash hit ‘Everybody Dance’. The new version includes […]

ROBBIE WILLIAMS today releases a brand new single ‘Can’t Stop Christmas’ 2
New Music

ROBBIE WILLIAMS today releases a brand new single ‘Can’t Stop Christmas’

November 20, 2020 XS Noize

Robbie Williams has today released a brand new single ‘Can’t Stop Christmas’, out now on Columbia Records. Sure to make spirits soar, ‘Can’t Stop Christmas’ is a fun take on the traditional Christmas song with cheeky […]

LANA DEL REY has recorded a special cover of 'Summertime' by George Gershwin - Listen Now!
New Music

LANA DEL REY has recorded a special cover of ‘Summertime’ by George Gershwin – Listen Now!

November 20, 2020 XS Noize

Lana Del Rey has recorded a special cover of ‘Summertime’ by George Gershwin to raise awareness and to give support to two major American orchestras, the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Lana […]

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - share new video & announce details of live concert film
Gigs

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – share new video & announce details of live concert film

November 20, 2020 XS Noize

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, who today released two albums, K.G. and Live In San Francisco ’16, have shared a video to Intrasport, the latest track to be taken from K.G. and announced details […]

TRACK PREMIERE: OMONOKO - Weight In Gold 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: OMONOKO – Weight In Gold

November 20, 2020 XS Noize

New two-piece OMONOKO are fast becoming one of Ireland’s most exciting new exports with a rare timeless quality to their music that eschews genre and categorisation. Their new single ‘Weight In Gold’ out today incorporates […]

AWOLNATION releases new live album 'Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders Live From 2020' 2
Gigs

AWOLNATION releases new live album ‘Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders Live From 2020’

November 19, 2020 XS Noize

Better Noise Music recording artists AWOLNATION release Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders Live From 2020, the version of their latest album of the same name performed live in-studio, on November 20th. Along the release […]

THE DUNCAIRN, Belfast promotes local artists through its ‘TAKE 2’ series of free online gigs
Gigs

THE DUNCAIRN, Belfast promotes local artists through its ‘TAKE 2’ series of free online gigs

November 19, 2020 XS Noize

Everyone knows that the perfect antidote to any pandemic is an uplifting dose of inspiring new music and poetry! And just in the nick of time one of the country’s best-known community arts initiatives is […]

EDDIE VEDDER unveils new tracks 'Matter of Time' and 'Say Hi'
New Music

EDDIE VEDDER unveils new tracks ‘Matter of Time’ and ‘Say Hi’

November 19, 2020 XS Noize

Following the global broadcast of Venture Into Cures, last night Eddie Vedder released a pair of singles—“Matter of Time” and “Say Hi.” Check out the two new tracks available at all digital streaming partners HERE […]

OCTOBER DRIFT release a beautiful new video for 'Naked' - Watch Now!
New Music

OCTOBER DRIFT release a beautiful new video for ‘Naked’ – Watch Now!

November 19, 2020 XS Noize

October Drift have revealed a beautiful new video for ‘Naked’, the title track from their stunning and poignant new acoustic EP out now via Physical Education Records. ‘Naked’ features delicate acoustic guitars, striking piano and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Waves of Dread - Stars (beach cut)
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TRACK PREMIERE: Waves of Dread – Stars (beach cut)

November 19, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Newcastle trio Waves of Dread have certainly been busy. The band haven’t allowed themselves to be knocked back by pandemic-related uncertainty in the slightest, releasing their aptly-named second EP II back in July, with more […]

SHAME announce new album 'Drunk Tank Pink' - Watch video for new track 'Water in the Well' 1
Gigs

SHAME announce new album ‘Drunk Tank Pink’ – Watch video for new track ‘Water in the Well’

November 18, 2020 XS Noize

shame have today announced that their long-anticipated new album, Drunk Tank Pink, will be released on 15th Jan via Dead Oceans. Alongside, the band have shared a Pedro Takahashi directed video for brand new single […]

GOLDIE releases 'Inner City Life' remix package to celebrate 25th Anniversary of 'Timeless' 1
New Music

GOLDIE releases ‘Inner City Life’ remix package to celebrate 25th Anniversary of ‘Timeless’

November 18, 2020 XS Noize

Goldie’s groundbreaking album ‘Timeless’ turns 25, and to celebrate Clifford Joseph Price — the pioneering producer and DJ announces new remixes of his seminal album track and classic, “Inner City Life”. Diverse yet crucially characteristic, […]

WELSHY releases new single ‘Haiti’ - Listen Now
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW with Irish producer / DJ WELSHY

November 18, 2020 Neal McClelland

It’s a well-known fact that Ireland, as a country, has always punched pretty hard in terms of music exporting globally over the years. XS Noize Neal McClelland catches up one of the new breeds of […]

THE DEARS share video for new single 'Christmas Love' - Watch Now! 1
Gigs

THE DEARS share video for new single ‘Christmas Love’ – Watch Now!

November 18, 2020 XS Noize

Montreal husband & wife duo The Dears will help spread some joy this holiday season, in an otherwise difficult year, with a new 7” single featuring their original “Christmas Love” b/w a cover of the […]

GAVIN THORPE releases new single ‘From Now On’ - Listen Now
New Music

GAVIN THORPE shares video for new single ‘Run Away’ – Watch Now!

November 18, 2020 XS Noize

Since signing to Atlantic Records and Universal Publishing in 2001, Bristol singer-songwriter Gavin Thorpe has written and recorded 5 albums, as well as performing, recording and co-writing with other artists. A video for Gavin’s new […]

Killing Joke bassist and producer YOUTH announces new record label
News

Killing Joke bassist and producer YOUTH announces new record label

November 18, 2020 XS Noize

Killing Joke bassist and award-winning producer, Youth has announced that he will launch a new record label in December 2020. The Youth Sounds imprint will unleash an innovative, exciting and varied array of artists on […]

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