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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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          Matt Cardle Returns with New Album ‘The Great Escape’ and First Single ‘Drinking Dreams’

          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 […]

          Saint Etienne
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          Saint Etienne Announce Farewell UK & Ireland Tour for September 2026

          November 27, 2025

          Saint Etienne played their first ever live show on 15 November 1990 at Heaven nightclub in London, just months after releasing their debut single ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’. Since then, they’ve appeared at […]

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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

          Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

          Bastille
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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, […]

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        • 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
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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 […]

          :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
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          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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        • The Altered Hours
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          The Altered Hours: Cathal Mac Gabhann on Their Stunning New Self-Titled Album | XS Noize Podcast #261

          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 […]

          The Clause
          Podcast

          Pearce Macca: The Clause’s Rise and Debut Album “Victim of a Casual Thing” | XS Noize Podcast #260

          November 23, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Pearce Macca — frontman of Birmingham indie-rockers The Clause, a band whose rise has become one of the most inspiring new stories […]

          Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
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          Roland Gift on 40 Years of Fine Young Cannibals & His New Christmas Single | XS Noize Podcast #259

          November 16, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Roland Gift — the iconic voice of Fine Young Cannibals and one of the most instantly recognisable singers in British music. With […]

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How to Get into a College of Music
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How to Get into a College of Music

December 31, 2022 XS Noize

There is a connection between submitting to and interviewing for music schools. Every school’s page contains a detailed description of their registration and hearing criteria, so we do not need to repeat that data here. […]

What Effect Does Studying With Music Have?
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What Effect Does Studying With Music Have?

December 31, 2022 XS Noize

While the comprehensive science test is due soon, you may study every free minute. You crawl into midnight during your nocturnal, moonlit learning marathons, and the hours pass by. What if there were a more […]

IN FOCUS// L-Plate @ McHughs Bar, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// L-Plate @ McHughs Bar, Belfast, Northern Ireland

December 30, 2022 Bernie McAllister

L-Plate played a fantastic debut headline show with support from Moonbot & Disorder last night at McHughs Bar, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.           […]

XS Noize The 50 best albums of 2022
Reviews

The 50 best albums of 2022: 25 – 1

December 23, 2022 XS Noize

In 2022 we all got back to normal and enjoyed live music and the fantastic albums released this year. So it’s that time of year again when the XS Noize writers have sat down and […]

XS Noize The 50 best albums of 2022
Reviews

The 50 best albums of 2022: 50 – 26

December 23, 2022 XS Noize

In 2022 we all got back to normal and enjoyed live music and the fantastic albums released this year. So it’s that time of year again when the XS Noize writers have sat down and […]

Crosses
New Music

††† (Crosses) feat: Chino Moreno of Deftones and Shaun Lopez release cover of George Michael’s ‘One More Try’

December 23, 2022 XS Noize

††† (Crosses) —the duo made up of Deftones’ Chino Moreno and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez—present their cover of George Michael’s “One More Try” accompanied by an animated visualizer.  In 2020, they instituted a holiday ritual by […]

TAYLOR SWIFT
New Music

TAYLOR SWIFT makes global music history again in 2022

December 22, 2022 XS Noize

Taylor Swift extended her record-setting 2022 performance with the debut of her tenth studio album Midnights on October 21st, released on Republic Records/Universal Music Group. In just eight weeks, Midnights has achieved over 6 million […]

Slot Games
Features 2

Simplified Guide to Playing Online Slot Games

December 21, 2022 XS Noize

Introduction Playing online slots has become one of the popular pastime activities that you can enjoy too. Online casinos have improved their platform, giving you the feeling of gambling in a land-based one. However, you […]

IN FOCUS// Volbeat with special guests Skindred & Napalm Death at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Volbeat & special guests Skindred & Napalm Death at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

December 21, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Danish rock giants Volbeat performed in Nottingham as a part of their Servant of the Road tour. English grindcore legends Napalm Death and Welsh reggae metal band Skindred were special guests of the night. Napalm Death’s unapologetic […]

Snoop Dog
Gigs

SNOOP DOG reschedules UK & Ireland tour for March 2023

December 21, 2022 XS Noize

Celebrating over 25 years at the pinnacle of hip hop, it’s been a career that has seen the Doggfather cement his undisputed influence on music with chart-topping, multi-platinum records while also solidifying his importance to […]

Thom Southern
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Thom Southern on his debut solo album PLAZA

December 21, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #113 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with alternative Indie artist from Northern Ireland, Thom Southern, about his brilliant debut album PLAZA, which was released at the beginning of 2022.  […]

Andy Bell
New Music

Ride guitarist and songwriter ANDY BELL announces new compilation album – ‘Strange Loops & Outer Psych’

December 20, 2022 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell releases a new compilation album called Strange Loops & Outer Psych on February 10, 2023. The CD-only release marks the end of the campaign for Andy’s second solo album […]

IDLEWILD celebrates 25 years as a band with special November anniversary shows 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Idlewild at O2 Forum, Kentish Town, London

December 19, 2022 Michael Barron

Having an anniversary tour when a band’s significant album reached a poignant milestone is hardly an original concept. Still, with more artists doing these anniversary tours, they can be considered modern and part of the […]

Kaya Stewart
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Kaya Stewart talks ‘If Things Go South’ – her new short film & plans for 2023

December 19, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Kaya Stewart has had a fantastic year. Her new album, If Things Go South, continues to win over fans and critics alike, and her short film of the same name is an award-winner. With 2023 […]

Casino
Features 2

Tips for Getting a Good Casino Platform

December 19, 2022 XS Noize

If you are joining the online gambling industry, the first thing to note is the availability of different platforms. Millions of casino developers are coming up with different gambling platforms. Choosing the best casino platform […]

IDLES - Five Years of Brutalism
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: IDLES – Five Years of Brutalism

December 18, 2022 Iam Burn

Joe Talbot, frontman of IDLES, once said of the album Brutalism, “It was a last-ditch attempt for us. We didn’t see it as the first of many albums.” He was feeling confused and felt completely […]

Guitar Stands
Features 2

The Different Types of Guitar Stands and How to Choose the Right One

December 16, 2022 XS Noize

A guitar stand is an essential piece of equipment for any guitarist. Having one is a good idea, so your instrument is always in the same spot and doesn’t get damaged. Not only will it […]

Masako Ohta & Matthias Lindermayr - MMMMH
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Masako Ohta & Matthias Lindermayr – MMMMH

December 16, 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. Classical pianist Masako Ohta and trumpet player Matthias Lindermayr first met […]

TOM MEIGHAN announces headline show at the Limelight, Belfast on Saturday May 13th 2023
Gigs

TOM MEIGHAN announces headline show at the Limelight, Belfast on Saturday May 13th 2023

December 16, 2022 XS Noize

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is back with live dates in 2023 with the release of his album ‘The Reckoning’, following brilliant live reviews and sold-out Christmas shows. Tom Meighan has sold four million albums. […]

pop rock icons
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Pop Rock Icons by Philippe Margotin

December 15, 2022 Michael Barron

Judging by the front cover, one might expect Pop Rock Icons to be festooned with infographics. It isn’t. Instead, it’s a collection of photographs depicting “London’s Swingin’ 60s & 70s”. Rather than homogenise and cluster […]

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