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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 […]

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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
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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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RYAN MCMULLAN announces a new headline show at the Millennium Forum, Derry on 3rd November 2022 1
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN announces a new headline show at the Millennium Forum, Derry on 3rd November 2022

December 30, 2021 XS Noize

Following two sell-out nights at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall and a sold-out Millennium Forum show in 2021, Ryan is pleased to announce a new headline show at the Millennium Forum, Derry on 03rd November 2022. The […]

How Music Can Improve Mood During Study
Features

How Music Can Improve Mood During Study

December 29, 2021 XS Noize

Contrary to the popular belief, music can be helpful when you study, as long as it is something you have chosen and not the neighbors that are playing something you cannot stand. Seriously, though, the […]

How Music Can Improve Students Language Skills
Features

How Music Can Improve Students Language Skills

December 29, 2021 XS Noize

The power of music cannot be underestimated, especially when it is used along with the foreign lyrics that help carry a cultural meaning and establish a special mental bond that helps people to relate. Just […]

DERMOT KENNEDY celebrates the holidays fundraising around the world
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DERMOT KENNEDY celebrates the holidays fundraising around the world

December 22, 2021 XS Noize

Dermot Kennedy rings in the holiday season with charitable performances in both the U.S. and his native Ireland. The acclaimed singer/songwriter took to the 3arena in Ireland and the streets of New York City over […]

WOLF ALICE announce September gigs as part of The National Lottery Revive Live tour
Reviews

The 20 Best Albums of 2021

December 21, 2021 XS Noize

There isn’t much to say about 2021 that hasn’t already been said somewhere – it was chaotic, bizarre and unprecedented across all walks of life, and music in all its forms was hit hard.  We […]

ELTON JOHN and friends reunite for ultimate Zoom call
New Music

ELTON JOHN and friends reunite for ultimate Zoom call

December 21, 2021 XS Noize

Elton John and the collaborators from the acclaimed UK Number 1 album ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ have reunited over Zoom for a wonderfully warm seasonal video. Filled with all the idiosyncrasies that have come to characterize […]

Polish black metal band HEGEROTH shares 'Out Of Habit' from their upcoming fourth album 'Sacra Doctrina'
New Music

Polish black metal band HEGEROTH shares ‘Out Of Habit’ from their upcoming fourth album ‘Sacra Doctrina’

December 20, 2021 XS Noize

Polish black metal band Hegeroth presents the second single from their upcoming fourth album Sacra Doctrina. The album’s premiere is announced on January 24th, 2022. Hegeroth’s music is black metal with both: traditional metal features […]

Welsh thrash metal band MADICIDE releases new single ‘Death March’
New Music

Welsh thrash metal band MADICIDE releases new single ‘Death March’

December 20, 2021 XS Noize

Back after their five-year hiatus, Thrash Metal band, Madicide are announcing their return to the scene with a new version of their previous release, ‘Death March’.The track features the weight, speed and energy of metal […]

SARTORI shares new Single 'Devil In Disguise' off upcoming album 'Dragon's Fire'
New Music

SARTORI shares new Single ‘Devil In Disguise’ off upcoming album ‘Dragon’s Fire’

December 20, 2021 XS Noize

Neo-classical power metal SARTORI will be releasing their debut album “Dragon’s Fire” on January 28, 2022, via Rockshots Records. Today, the band is sharing their second single “Devil In Disguise” in preview to the forthcoming […]

Ranking Every Track on GNR’s Appetite for Destruction 1
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Ranking Every Track on GNR’s Appetite for Destruction

December 20, 2021 XS Noize

If you want to start an argument among rock fans, ask them to name the best debut album of all time. The answers are always going to be subjective, and it could be anything from […]

REVIEW: Andy Dale Petty – Rattlesnake Eggs EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Andy Dale Petty – Rattlesnake Eggs EP

December 17, 2021 Randall Radic

Americana singer-songwriter Andy Dale Petty releases his new EP, Rattlesnake Eggs, via American Standard Time Records. A jack-of-all-trades, finger-picking guitarist, and modern-day rambler, Andy Dale Petty was born in Georgia and now lives outside the […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Schoolly D - Am I Black Enough For You?
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Schoolly D – Am I Black Enough For You?

December 17, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Released in ‘89, ‘Am I Black Enough […]

SEA GIRLS unveil video for new single 'Hometown' & announce UK outstore dates for May 2022
Gigs

SEA GIRLS unveil video for new single ‘Hometown’ & announce UK outstore dates for May 2022

December 17, 2021 XS Noize

Sea Girls today drop the lyric video for their latest track ‘Hometown’ – taken from their highly-anticipated new album Homesick – out 25th March 2022 on Polydor. The lyric video sees footage from Sea Girls’ […]

Glaswegian three-piece FATHERSON share live session video for new song 'Honest To God' 2
Gigs

Glaswegian three-piece FATHERSON share live session video for new song ‘Honest To God’

December 17, 2021 XS Noize

Glaswegian three-piece FATHERSON have shared a poignant new live session video for a new song titled “Honest To God”. The track comes on the heels of the announcement of their first album in three years, […]

M83 shares a new video for 'My Tears Are Becoming A Sea' - Watch Now 1
Gigs

M83 shares a new video for ‘My Tears Are Becoming A Sea’ – Watch Now

December 16, 2021 XS Noize

M83, the brainchild of musician Anthony Gonzalez, today shares a new video for “My Tears Are Becoming A Sea”. A standout track from M83’s celebrated 2011 double album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming, the video for […]

Secretly Canadian share YOKO ONO's 1971 track ‘Listen, the Snow is Falling’
New Music

Secretly Canadian share YOKO ONO’s 1971 track ‘Listen, the Snow is Falling’

December 16, 2021 XS Noize

Secretly Canadian today share Yoko Ono’s 1971 track ‘Listen, the Snow is Falling’ in celebration of the holiday season, available for the first time on all streaming platforms. ‘Listen, the Snow is Falling’ was recorded […]

Santa Fe's TONE RANGER shares 'Wavelength' from current EP 'Follow The Sun'
New Music

Santa Fe’s TONE RANGER shares ‘Wavelength’ from current EP ‘Follow The Sun’

December 16, 2021 XS Noize

Tone Ranger makes music that travels through the sonic realms of analogue technologies, desert landscapes, empty highways and ancient forests out into the cosmos. From abandoned casino’s to the red rock monuments of the Southwest, […]

NELL & THE FLAMING LIPS announce Nick Cave covers album 'Where the Viaduct Looms' out 26th November 1
New Music

NELL & THE FLAMING LIPS share video for ‘Red Right Hand’ from ‘Where the Viaduct Looms’, an album of Nick Cave cover versions

December 16, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Nell & The Flaming Lips share a video for “Red Right Hand” from their album of Nick Cave covers, Where the Viaduct Looms, out now via Bella Union. The video features a live performance […]

All-star cast honour GEORGE HARRISON in the first-ever official music video for his iconic hit song, 'My Sweet Lord'
New Music

All-star cast honour GEORGE HARRISON in the first-ever official music video for his iconic hit song, ‘My Sweet Lord’

December 15, 2021 XS Noize

An all-star cast from the worlds of music, TV, film and comedy have come together to honour George Harrison in the first-ever official music video for his iconic hit song, ‘My Sweet Lord.’ Directed by […]

EELS release CGI music video for their new single, ‘The Magic’ 1
Gigs

EELS release CGI music video for their new single, ‘The Magic’

December 15, 2021 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their anticipated fourteenth studio album Extreme Witchcraft, out January 28 via PIAS and the band’s own E Works Records, EELS release the official music video for their new single, ‘The […]

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