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        • The Dream Machine
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          The Dream Machine channel Beach Boys-style wall-of-sound on new single ‘Things That Make Us Cry’

          January 13, 2026

          If the best songs were always sung with a tear in the eye, then The Dream Machine’s latest single, Things That Make Us Cry adds to the canon of the saddest, most beautiful songs to seek hope as the […]

          ARCHIVE
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          ARCHIVE share new single ‘City Walls’ from forthcoming album ‘Glass Minds’

          January 13, 2026

          ARCHIVE, the unique, enigmatic and acclaimed collective who formed in Croydon, South London in 1994, have today shared ‘City Walls’, the latest single from their forthcoming 13th studio album Glass Minds, which is released on […]

          Matt Cardle
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          Matt Cardle Kicks Off 2026 with New Single ‘Fading Lights’ from Upcoming Album ‘The Great Escape’

          January 9, 2026

          Multi-Platinum artist and BRIT Award nominee Matt Cardle gets a big year underway as he unveils his brand new single ‘Fading Lights’. It comes as Matt prepares to step into a new era with the release of ‘The Great Escape’ – his first new album […]

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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 […]

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          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// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

          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 […]

  • 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
          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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Yeah Yeah Yeahs
New Music

YEAH YEAH YEAHS share new music video for “Wolf”

October 31, 2022 XS Noize

Coming off the recent release of their first album in nine years, the critically acclaimed Cool It Down (out now via Secretly Canadian), and two now-legendary shows at NYC’s Forest Hills Stadium and LA’s Hollywood […]

Joshua Burnside
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Joshua Burnside on new EP ‘Late Afternoon In The Meadow (1887)’

October 31, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #108 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with experimental folk songwriter and producer Joshua Burnside to talk about his new EP, Late Afternoon In The Meadow (1887). In this interview, […]

IN FOCUS// The Rasmus @ Rock City, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Rasmus at Rock City, Nottingham

October 31, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

The Rasmus is a Finnish band that’s been around for over two decades and remains one of the most popular bands in Europe. In 2022 the band represented Finland in the Eurovision song contest. On […]

Crybabyamy
New Music

20-year-old newcomer CRYBABYAMY shares new single ‘Validation’

October 31, 2022 XS Noize

20-year-old newcomer Crybabyamy aims to normalise every kind of emotion through her pop-based music. She is writing, producing and singing her way to removing the shame that comes with being somebody who spontaneously bursts into […]

Henry Rollins
Gigs

HENRY ROLLINS announces Limelight, Belfast show on 28th March 2023

October 31, 2022 XS Noize

On the Good To See You 2023 tour Henry will faithfully recount the events of his life in the brief pre-COVID period since the last tour and when things got even stranger over the last […]

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Changes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Changes

October 31, 2022 Sandra Blemster

First conceived in 2017, a year in which King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, the Australian psychedelic six, released five new albums, it’s only just arriving now. Band member Stu Mackenzie states: “I think of […]

DMAs
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: DMA’s at Camden Roundhouse, London

October 31, 2022 Michael Barron

DMA’s efforts following their 2018 LP For Now have seen the band increasingly adopt dance elements and synths alongside their jangly indie-rock sound. They have never had a single that has entered the UK charts, […]

Lionel Richie
Gigs

LIONEL RICHIE announces headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Saturday, 3rd June 2023

October 31, 2022 XS Noize

Lionel Richie has announced a very special outdoor performance for 2023 at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Saturday, 3rd June, with very special guests, The Human League. International superstar Lionel Richie has a discography of albums […]

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Gigs

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS return with new single ‘Pretty Boy’

October 31, 2022 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today release a brand new single – ‘Pretty Boy’ – the first to be revealed from Noel’s forthcoming studio album.  ‘Pretty Boy’ signals the beginning of a new creative chapter. […]

IN FOCUS// Cradle of Filth at Rock City, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Cradle of Filth at Rock City, Nottingham

October 30, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth brought their atmospheric show to Nottingham on Friday 29th of October. It was a perfect gig for Halloween and metal music appreciators. The stage was decorated with two […]

taylor swift
New Music

Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ is the fastest selling album of 2022

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

Following a record-breaking week for Taylor Swift, her critically acclaimed tenth studio album Midnights tops the UK Official Albums Chart, while lead single “Anti-Hero” tops the UK Official Singles Chart. Taylor’s Midnights is the fast-selling […]

Shania Twain
Gigs

SHANIA TWAIN announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 19th September 2023

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

Gearing up for another monumental chapter, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning legend and the best-selling female artist in country music history Shania Twain will release her new album, Queen of Me, on February 3rd 2023, via EMI. […]

Róisín Murphy
Gigs

RÓISÍN MURPHY announces an open-air summer show at Trinity Summer Series on 2nd July 2023

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

Disco-pop queen Róisín Murphy has announced an open-air summer show at Trinity Summer Series on 2nd July 2023. This will surely be thrilling news for her legions of Irish fans who weren’t lucky enough to […]

Andy Taylor
Gigs

ANDY TAYLOR returns with his new single ‘Mans A Wolf To Man’

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

Andy Taylor, the songwriter, guitarist, and singer behind hits from Duran Duran, The Power Station, Robert Palmer, Rod Stewart, The Almighty, Thunder & The Ting Tings, returns with his new single ‘Mans A Wolf To […]

Pulp
Gigs

PULP announce a series of live shows for UK & Ireland in 2023

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

Pulp are pleased to announce a series of shows for 2023, including headlining Latitude festival & London’s Finsbury Park. “Three months ago, we asked, What exactly do you do for an encore?” “Well… An encore […]

Friends of Our Youth - That Was Then
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Friends of Our Youth – That Was Then

October 28, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. This is an album to get truly lost in, in all […]

We Are Scientists
Gigs

WE ARE SCIENTISTS reveal indie dancefloor filler ‘Less From You’ – taken from new album ‘LOBES’

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

New York indie juggernauts We Are Scientists have revealed their brand new single ‘Less From You’ – An indie pop dancefloor filler, ‘Less From You’ is another taste of the pair’s recently announced eighth studio album […]

George Ezra
Gigs

GEORGE EZRA returns to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Friday, 9 June 2023

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

BRIT Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling musician George Ezra has today announced a return to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Friday, 9 June 2023, in support of his new album Gold Rush Kid, […]

The Lathums
Gigs

THE LATHUMS announce new album ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’ – Hear first single ‘Say My Name’

October 27, 2022 XS Noize

Having lived their rollercoaster ride to the top of the charts and main stages inside just two years, The Lathums state their intentions to supercharge their continued rise with the release of Say My Name […]

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October 27, 2022 XS Noize

Big bass bonanza is an ultra-fun new slot game that players can’t get enough of. But if you have yet to play big bass bonanza, you can check it out on Virgin Games.  What you […]

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