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        • THE TWILIGHT SAD
          News

          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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LIVE REVIEW: Tool @ 3Arena, Dublin 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Tool @ 3Arena, Dublin

May 8, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

It has been a long time since prog-metal band Tool graced the Emerald Isle. Their last performance here was in 2006 at The Point Theatre in Dublin, which was technically the same venue as the […]

IN FOCUS// Blondie @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Blondie @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

May 7, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

After rescheduling their “Against The Odds” tour, American rock band Blondie with their legendary leader Debbie Harry finally visited the UK. On the 5th of May, the band and special guest Johnny Marr performed at […]

BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN returns with her bluesy new single ‘Hey Girl’
Gigs

BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN returns with her bluesy new single ‘Hey Girl’

May 6, 2022 XS Noize

Two-time Grammy nominee Beth Nielsen Chapman returns with her bluesy new single ‘Hey Girl’, her first new music in over four years, and the first taste of her upcoming 15th album, CrazyTown, out this autumn […]

ARCADE FIRE announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin, 30th August 2022 1
Gigs

ARCADE FIRE announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin, 30th August 2022

May 6, 2022 XS Noize

Following the universally rapturous reception to singles “The Lightning I, II” and “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid),” Arcade Fire’s “excellent sixth album” (The New Yorker) WE is released to the world in its entirety today, May […]

KASABIAN release blistering single ‘SCRIPTVRE’ & announce new album 'The Alchemist’s Euphoria'
Gigs

KASABIAN release blistering single ‘SCRIPTVRE’ & announce new album ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’

May 6, 2022 XS Noize

Kasabian make a most welcome return this summer with a series of must see shows, armed with a high-octane new album fuelled by their trademark swagger. New single ‘SCRIPTVRE’ arrives in the wake of their […]

Daisy Chute
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Daisy Chute – Lion Eyes

May 6, 2022 XS Noize

Daisy Chute is an American-Scottish folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist and a popular figure on the London live circuit. Daisy’s musical roots are born out of her transatlantic heritage, and she writes award-winning intelligent songs […]

INTERVIEW: Gary Stringer from Reef on new album Shoot Me Your Ace
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INTERVIEW: Gary Stringer from Reef on new album Shoot Me Your Ace

May 6, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #84 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Gary Stringer, lead singer from Glastonbury rockers Reef. Their new album Shoot Me Your Ace showcases their talents in one of recent […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Arcade Fire - WE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Arcade Fire – WE

May 5, 2022 Lori Gava

We is the sixth album from acclaimed alternative innovators Arcade Fire, the follow up to 2017’s Everything Now. Where that album was an examination of our consumer-led society, We attempts to come to grips with […]

SUNFLOWER BEAN share new single 'In Flight' ahead of new album 'Headful of Sugar'
New Music

SUNFLOWER BEAN share new single ‘In Flight’ ahead of new album ‘Headful of Sugar’

May 5, 2022 XS Noize

New York trio Sunflower Bean—vocalist and bassist Julia Cumming (she/her), guitarist and vocalist Nick Kivlen (he/him), and drummer Olive Faber (she/they)—release their long-awaited new album, ‘Headful of Sugar,’ tomorrow. To celebrate the release, today, the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sandflower shares her new self-empowerment single 'Quicksand'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Sandflower shares her new self-empowerment single ‘Quicksand’

May 5, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

If the past couple of years have taught us anything, life is too short to keep putting up with things – and people – that are no good for us and that we all need […]

WOLF ALICE have announced the BLUE LULLABY EP, lullaby versions of selected songs from their UK #1 album Blue Weekend
New Music

WOLF ALICE have announced the BLUE LULLABY EP, lullaby versions of selected songs from their UK #1 album Blue Weekend

May 5, 2022 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE have announced the BLUE LULLABY EP, lullaby versions of selected songs from their UK #1 and Mercury Prize-nominated third album Blue Weekend. The EP, which features stripped-down versions of songs from the album, […]

ROE releases new single ‘A Temporary Thing’ - Listen Now!
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ROE releases new single ‘A Temporary Thing’ – Listen Now!

May 5, 2022 XS Noize

Following on from her first single of 2022, ‘I Dare You’, ‘A Temporary Thing’ showcases a different side of the Derry songwriter. Recorded live in one take at Attica Audio studios in the wilds of […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy @ The London Palladium
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy @ The London Palladium

May 5, 2022 Michael Barron

Neil Hannon came on stage dressed in a plain suit, a matching plain tie and a white shirt. Now 51-years-old, he barely looked a day older than when he posed with similar attire for the […]

PREMIERE: Elise Hayes presents her personal & powerful ‘Human Heart’ EP
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PREMIERE: Elise Hayes presents her personal & powerful ‘Human Heart’ EP

May 5, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Music and performing have been a staple in the life of Elise Hayes since she was young. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, her journey in the music industry has, in her […]

INTERVIEW: Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience talk ahead of the band’s show at The Limelight, Belfast 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience talk ahead of the band’s show at The Limelight, Belfast

May 5, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

Graham Carey, the drummer for the Pink Floyd tribute band Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience, spoke with XS Noize ahead of the band’s show at The Limelight in Belfast this Saturday. When did Breathe […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Supreme Unbeing - I, Prevail
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Supreme Unbeing – I, Prevail

May 5, 2022 XS Noize

Supreme Unbeing has begun to understand the hardships, the ailments, and the pain that we humans must endure in our physical bodies with the release of their new single “I Prevail” today, ahead of their […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Seth Swirsky - Sunny Day
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Seth Swirsky – Sunny Day

May 4, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Musician, author, painter, documentary maker. Seth Swirsky is a man of many talents, though it’s perhaps quite easy to say that music is his biggest passion. Having written songs for icons such as Tina Turner, […]

MADONNA to release new career-spanning compilations celebrating the icon’s record 50 #1 club hits across four decades 1
New Music

MADONNA to release new career-spanning compilations celebrating the icon’s record 50 #1 club hits across four decades

May 4, 2022 XS Noize

Madonna made history once again when she topped the Dance Club chart for the 50th time, making her the first and only recording artist to have 50 #1 hits on any single Billboard chart. To […]

DAVID SYLVIAN  announces the release of revised, remastered, reissue of his 2010 compilation album 'Sleepwalkers' 1
New Music

DAVID SYLVIAN announces the release of revised, remastered, reissue of his 2010 compilation album ‘Sleepwalkers’

May 4, 2022 XS Noize

David Sylvian has today announced the release of a revised, remastered, reissue of his 2010 compilation album Sleepwalkers, out 10 June via Berlin-based label, Grönland Records. Sleepwalkers is a compilation of some of David’s key […]

Will you be in your element with these fiery Slots?
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Will you be in your element with these fiery Slots?

May 4, 2022 XS Noize

Earth brings balance and air brings life. Water changes and cleanses, whilst fire warms and destructs – but can you feel the heat of these reels as you set them alight in the hopes of […]

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