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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

          ‘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 […]

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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

          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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          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 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 […]

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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// 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

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          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 […]

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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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          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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          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 […]

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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

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        • The Altered Hours
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          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 […]

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          Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
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BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH releases new video for his Christmas song ‘Tinsel In The River’
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BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH releases new video for his Christmas song ‘Tinsel In The River’

December 15, 2021 XS Noize

Benjamin Francis Leftwich has today released the official video for his Christmas song entitled ‘Tinsel In The River’. Starring Benjamin himself, the video was directed by Oliver James Robbins and is available to watch below. […]

JOHN DOHERTY announces a headline show at The Deers Head, Belfast on Friday 15th April 2022
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JOHN DOHERTY announces a headline show at The Deers Head, Belfast on Friday 15th April 2022

December 15, 2021 XS Noize

After fronting Little Hours since 2014, Donegal-born lead-singer John Doherty steps out under his own name for the first time. Little Hours enjoyed success in Europe, the UK and at home in Ireland with a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Miranda Joan – Windborne
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Miranda Joan – Windborne

December 15, 2021 Randall Radic

Canadian electro-pop/neo-soul singer-songwriter Miranda Joan just dropped her brand-new album, Windborne. Miranda explains, “Windborne means to be carried by the wind. In the process of making this record, I found myself carried to many corners […]

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL unveil video for new single 'Here’s To Moving On' 1
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DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL unveil video for new single ‘Here’s To Moving On’

December 15, 2021 XS Noize

Dashboard Confessional has unveiled the official music video for their inspiring new single, “Here’s To Moving On.” The touching new video is out now – Watch below. “It’s been one hell of a year for […]

GILMORE TRAIL return with brand new album ‘Impermanence’ - their first album in over six years
Gigs

GILMORE TRAIL return with brand new album ‘Impermanence’ – their first album in over six years

December 15, 2021 XS Noize

Breaking the six-year silence – GILMORE TRAIL – are pleased to confirm their return to music with a brand new album. ‘Impermanence’, the long-awaited follow up to 2015’s ‘The Floating World’, will be released via […]

IN FOCUS// The Darkness at Rock City, Nottingham, England 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Darkness at Rock City, Nottingham, England

December 15, 2021 Alina Salihbekova

The Darkness is one of the funniest UK bands. Their gigs are known for being fun, positive and filled with high-class rock’n’roll. This year they released their new album named “Motorheart”, filled with rock music […]

How Music Helps Students Beat Stress or Anxiety While Studying 1
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How Music Helps Students Beat Stress or Anxiety While Studying

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Students all over the world have many things in common, stress and anxiety are two of them. When not properly handled, stress, as well as anxiety, can negatively affect a student’s performance when studying. In […]

How Music Helps Students Explore Culture, Arts, and Education 1
Features

How Music Helps Students Explore Culture, Arts, and Education

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Music can be fun, relaxing, and a great way to socialize, irrespective of your age. Students today might agree with this. But, in fact, as a student, you might be interested to know that there […]

10 Tips How to Write a Music Essay 1
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10 Tips How to Write a Music Essay

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Essay writing can be challenging for some, especially when it comes to music essays, as it is unclear to a lot of students how to go about writing them. However, with the right tips and […]

South London collective ARCHIVE announce new documentary - ‘Super8: A Call To Arms & Angels’
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South London collective ARCHIVE announce new documentary – ‘Super8: A Call To Arms & Angels’

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed South London collective Archive announces, ‘Super8: A Call To Arms & Angels’ – a documentary charting the writing and recording of the band’s 12th studio album to be streamed worldwide on Moment House. Shot […]

FerrariLover shares video for new single 'Barely Black' - Watch Now
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FerrariLover shares video for new single ‘Barely Black’ – Watch Now

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Post-punk revival, darkwave, dream pop/ethereal, minimal wave and alternative fans take notice. FerrariLover® releases sultry gothic lovelorn anthem “Barely Black” (a darkwave fairy tale) on Friday, 26 November (fittingly “Black Friday” in the U.S.). Nico […]

BIG THIEF reveal two new singles 'No Reason' & 'Spud Infinity'
Gigs

BIG THIEF reveal two new singles ‘No Reason’ & ‘Spud Infinity’

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Big Thief‘s new album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, is out on 11th February 2022. So far, they’ve released a string of songs that put their inimitable chemistry on display, several of […]

IDLES release video for 'When The Lights Come On'
Gigs

IDLES release video for ‘When The Lights Come On’

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Last month saw IDLES release their brand new album CRAWLER – their fourth in as many years and the follow-up to their first No. 1, 2019’s Ultra Mono. Met with widespread acclaim, the album was […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ian Prowse - Battle
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ian Prowse – Battle

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Battle is the new single from Ian Prowse. Out now via Kitchen Disco Records, the single received its first national BBC 6 play this week on the Early Breakfast Show. DJ Chris Hawkins described the track […]

TEXAS drop the striking video for their latest single ‘Unbelievable’
Gigs

TEXAS drop the striking video for their latest single ‘Unbelievable’

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Texas have today dropped the striking video for their latest single ‘Unbelievable’ – featuring Sharleen Spiteri’s daughter Misty, playing a young version of her Mum. The track is taken from their #3 charting album ‘Hi’. […]

DURAN DURAN announce first official NFT collaboration with A.I. artist, Huxley
New Music

DURAN DURAN announce first official NFT collaboration with A.I. artist, Huxley

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Today, multi-platinum, award-winning British music icons, Duran Duran, announced the launch of their latest endeavour: 100 unique NFTs, created by an Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) named Huxley, with whom the band collaborated on the music video […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Will Whisson - When The Love Dies Down
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Will Whisson – When The Love Dies Down

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Following on from the release of his debut album ‘Out of The Woods’ in 2019 – Will Whisson has been busy writing and recording his much-anticipated sophomore record throughout the pandemic. The new album entitled […]

INTERVIEW: Rob Goodwin, frontman of Manchester four-piece The Slow Show
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INTERVIEW: Rob Goodwin, frontman of Manchester four-piece The Slow Show

December 13, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #60 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Robert Goodwin, frontman of Manchester four-piece The Slow Show to talk about their new album ‘STILL LIFE’. The Slow Show will release […]

DIRTY PRETTY THINGS celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album at the Electric Ballroom in Camden on Thursday 24th March
Gigs

DIRTY PRETTY THINGS celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album at the Electric Ballroom in Camden on Thursday 24th March

December 13, 2021 XS Noize

After a 15-year absence Carl Barât, Anthony Rossomando and Gary Powell, aka Dirty Pretty Things, are dusting off their instruments to celebrate the 15th anniversary (a Covid year late) of their debut album ‘Waterloo To […]

INTERVIEW: Talking with Finnish Producer/DJ RONY REX about his avant-garde EP, Night Time CV
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Talking with Finnish Producer/DJ RONY REX about his avant-garde EP, Night Time CV

December 13, 2021 Randall Radic

Finnish producer Rony Rex recently released his avant-garde EP, Night Time CV, a collection of four tracks ranging from the unflinching “Dead of Night” with Luke Markinson to the melodic “All 4 U,” featuring ZenSoFly. […]

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