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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
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • 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
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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
          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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INTERVIEW: Mike Peters of The Alarm - “I thought, if we're going to do this record, it's got to come out before the  lockdown ends.” 1
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INTERVIEW: Mike Peters of The Alarm – “I thought, if we’re going to do this record, it’s got to come out before the lockdown ends.”

March 31, 2021 Lee Campbell

The Alarm’s latest album ‘War’ was written, produced & released in an astounding 50 days, just in time for lead singer Mike Peters’ birthday. Lee Campbell spoke with Mike about this unique LP and some […]

BOBBY GILLESPIE & JEHNNY BETH announce new collaborative album ‘Utopian Ashes’ - Out July 2nd 1
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BOBBY GILLESPIE & JEHNNY BETH announce new collaborative album ‘Utopian Ashes’ – Out July 2nd

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie has teamed up with solo artist and Savages vocalist Jehnny Beth to release the album ‘Utopian Ashes’ on July 2nd. Previewed today by the lead single ‘Remember We Were Lovers’, […]

DINOSAUR JR. share video for new single 'Garden' - taken from new album 'Sweep It Into Space' out April 23rd
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DINOSAUR JR. share video for new single ‘Garden’ – taken from new album ‘Sweep It Into Space’ out April 23rd

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

Dinosaur Jr. will release their new album, Sweep It Into Space, on April 23rd via Jagjaguwar. Today, they present the album’s second single, ‘Garden’, which follows ‘I Ran Away’, As is typical, Lou Barlow writes […]

NICK WILSON shares ‘Lead Me To The Water' - The lead track from his forthcoming debut album ‘Now I’m Falling’ 1
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NICK WILSON shares ‘Lead Me To The Water’ – The lead track from his forthcoming debut album ‘Now I’m Falling’

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

Blessed with an ability to set pearls of wisdom to blissful acoustic melodies, Nick Wilson’s engaging songwriting hones in on universal topics. From early highlights ‘Miles Apart’ and ‘Headlights’ to last year’s ‘Love and Heartache’ […]

THIS FEELING launches record label in partnership with ADA
New Music

THIS FEELING launches record label in partnership with ADA

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

This Feeling have developed an enviable reputation that represents the beating heart of the UK rock ‘n’ roll scene. The club night and new music champions have developed an enviable reputation amongst audiences and artists […]

MY BLOODY VALENTINE sign to Domino Records & release their full catalogue digitally for the first time ever! 1
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MY BLOODY VALENTINE sign to Domino Records & release their full catalogue digitally for the first time ever!

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

Domino are immensely proud to announce the signing of my bloody valentine, with the band’s seminal catalogue being made available digitally in full for the first time ever as of today. New physical editions for […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Bess Atwell - Time Comes In Roses
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Bess Atwell – Time Comes In Roses

March 31, 2021 XS Noize

Following on from the huge success of her recently unveiled single ‘Co-op’, which was premiered by BBC 6Music and marked her first release on Lucy Rose’s Real Kind Records, emerging singer and songwriter Bess Atwell […]

GARBAGE announce their brand-new seventh studio album 'No Gods No Masters' - set for release on 11th June 1
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GARBAGE announce their brand-new seventh studio album ‘No Gods No Masters’ – set for release on 11th June

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

Garbage have today announced their brand-new seventh studio album No Gods No Masters, set for release on 11 June Via Stunvolume/Infectious Music. The band have also shared the track The Men Who Rule the World […]

GRUFF RHYS announces headline Dublin show for October 2021
Gigs

GRUFF RHYS announces headline Dublin show for October 2021

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

Celebrating his upcoming album “Seeking New Gods” through Rough Trade Records, Gruff Rhys makes his highly anticipated return to Dublin. He will perform live at Liberty Hall Theatre, 30th October 2021. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.ie […]

THE LUCID DREAM share new single 'Sunrise' from forthcoming album 'The Deep End' 1
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THE LUCID DREAM share new single ‘Sunrise’ from forthcoming album ‘The Deep End’

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

Today Carlisle’s The Lucid Dream share their latest single, “Sunrise” from their upcoming album, The Deep End due out 23rd April (new date) on Holy Are You Recordings.  Frontman Mark Emmerson explains, ’’Sunrise’ was the […]

THE AMORPHOUS ANDROGYNOUS return with Peter Hamill collaboration, ‘We Persuade Ourselves We Are Immortal’ 1
New Music

THE AMORPHOUS ANDROGYNOUS return with Peter Hamill collaboration, ‘We Persuade Ourselves We Are Immortal’

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

The Amorphous Androgynous return with a 40-minute six-part epic rock odyssey Peter Hamill collaboration, ‘We Persuade Ourselves We Are Immortal’ out now on vinyl and CD here, available on all streaming services from 21st May […]

GARY NUMAN shares new track 'Saints And Liars' ahead of new album ‘Intruder’
New Music

GARY NUMAN shares new track ‘Saints And Liars’ ahead of new album ‘Intruder’

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

Few artists continue to experiment with new sonic approaches and overarching conceptual themes so deep into their career, but Gary Numan has always been the type to break the mould. The synth-pop pioneer’s two recent […]

LISSIE announces ‘Catching A Tiger (Anniversary Edition)’ & ‘Watch Over Me (Early Works 2002-2009)’ 1
New Music

LISSIE announces ‘Catching A Tiger (Anniversary Edition)’ & ‘Watch Over Me (Early Works 2002-2009)’

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

Gearing up for a very special summer, Lissie celebrates a decade of her seminal 2010 full-length debut with the expanded ‘Catching A Tiger (Anniversary Edition)’, which is out on June 25th via The Orchard. The […]

INTERVIEW with Kentucky pop-rock duo Rags And Riches 3
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Kentucky pop-rock duo Rags And Riches

March 29, 2021 Randall Radic

Recently, Lexington, Kentucky pop-rock duo Rags And Riches released the music video for “Crossfire,” a song about wading through all the anxieties and obstacles life throws at you and coming out sane. Made up of […]

SKAAR announces a new collection of songs titled ‘Waiting’ on April 16th - Hear lead single ‘Say Something Now’
New Music

SKAAR announces a new collection of songs titled ‘Waiting’ on April 16th – Hear lead single ‘Say Something Now’

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

With nominations for Best Pop Artist and Best New Artist at Spellemannprisen (the Norwegian Grammy Awards), millions of streams and growing acclaim, SKAAR is a star in her homeland. Also making significant progress internationally following […]

MORCHEEBA share new single 'The Moon' taken from upcoming album 'Blackest Blue' 1
New Music

MORCHEEBA share new single ‘The Moon’ taken from upcoming album ‘Blackest Blue’

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

Morcheeba shares ‘The Moon’, the third single from the upcoming studio album ‘Blackest Blue’ due May 14th 2021. Released on a full moon ‘The Moon’ follows on recently released singles ‘Oh Oh Yeah’ and ‘Sounds Of Blue’; the latter released alongside […]

BEANS ON TOAST announces Winter 2021 tour dates 1
Gigs

BEANS ON TOAST announces Winter 2021 tour dates

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

Hitting the road between 2nd – 18th December and taking in 15 dates altogether, Beans will be making a beeline for some of the UK’s finest live haunts in Cambridge, Colchester, Bath, Exeter, Reading, Stoke, […]

Irish pop artist ALICE LA releases new single '21st Century Woman' - Listen Now!
New Music

Irish pop artist ALICE LA releases new single ’21st Century Woman’ – Listen Now!

March 29, 2021 XS Noize

Alice LA is a versatile artist dabbling in pop music, with a background in Multi-Media skills and such experimental yet striking visuals that gel well with her music, Upbeat and high energy live shows, a […]

THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Gold’ ahead of self titled second album - out July 30th 1
Gigs

THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Gold’ ahead of self titled second album – out July 30th

March 28, 2021 XS Noize

After shooting to the forefront of the UK folk/Americana scene with their debut album ‘Wild Silence’, The Wandering Hearts headed to the genre’s spiritual home of Woodstock at the start of 2020 to work on […]

NEWFAMILIAR share their second single ‘Here For You’ - Listen Now!
New Music

NEWFAMILIAR share their second single ‘Here For You’ – Listen Now!

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

With its combination of timeless songwriting, wholehearted emotion and fervent soul, newfamiliar established their huge potential with their debut track ‘How Can I?’. It accelerated to #1 on iTunes’ singer-songwriter chart and earned its first […]

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