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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 […]

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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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Pete Townshend
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PETE TOWNSHEND releases ‘Can’t Outrun The Truth’ – his first solo single in 29 years

March 24, 2023 XS Noize

Pete Townshend has today released ‘Can’t Outrun The Truth’, his first solo single in 29 years. The track was composed and produced by Rachel Fuller under her nom de plume Charlie Pepper, and all proceeds […]

© Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Answer at Limelight 2, Belfast

March 24, 2023 Bernie McAllister

Irish rockers The Answer made a spectacular and long-awaited return to Limelight 2, Belfast last night in support of ‘Sundowners’ – their first studio album in almost seven years. Bernie McAllister was there to take […]

Depeche Mode - Memento Mori
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode – Memento Mori

March 24, 2023 David McElroy

A thing that is overlooked about Depeche Mode is their constant need to keep moving, innovating, and recording new material, something their contemporaries rarely do, if they do it at all. Look at U2 – […]

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS unveil new track ‘Dead To The World’

March 23, 2023 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today release ‘Dead To The World’, a remarkable new track taken from the eagerly anticipated fourth studio album ‘Council Skies’, due for release on 2nd June 2023 (via Sour Mash […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse Credit: Denise Esposito
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse, London

March 23, 2023 Michael Barron

It is hard to believe that The Pixies formed almost 40 years ago. Despite releasing four albums and enjoying huge success, it looked as if the band would not last a decade when frontman Black […]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Gigs

Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares new track ‘Everything is Sweet’

March 23, 2023 XS Noize

Following her recent single ‘Breaking The Circle’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a new track ‘Everything Is Sweet’, which is taken from her seventh studio album ‘HANA’ released on 2nd June via Cooking Vinyl. A glorious […]

Astronaut - Forever
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TRACK PREMIERE: Astronaut – Forever

March 23, 2023 XS Noize

Astronaut’s new single ‘Forever’ is soaring Scandinavian Indie-Pop produced by Claudius Mittendorfer (Arctic Monkeys, Temples, Johnny Marr). “We wanted to make a big fast song about when we realize someone or something is not good […]

James
Gigs

JAMES announce details of their new double album ‘Be Opened By The Wonderful’

March 23, 2023 XS Noize

JAMES have announced details of their new album in celebration of their 40th Anniversary. BE OPENED BY THE WONDERFUL is a 20-track – 19 vinyl – a double album of some of their most loved […]

Finding Aurora
Exclusive!

TRACK PREMIERE: Finding Aurora – The Never-Ending

March 23, 2023 XS Noize

Alternative rock band ‘Finding Aurora’ release their stunning new single entitled ‘The Never-Ending’ on the 24th of March. Inspired by bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, Newport Quintet ‘Finding Aurora’ discover themselves embarking […]

Lukas Nelson
Gigs

LUKAS NELSON & POTR return with new album ‘Sticks and Stones’ on July 14th

March 22, 2023 XS Noize

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lukas Nelson will release his highly anticipated new album, Sticks and Stones, on July 14 via 6ACE Records/Thirty Tigers. Ahead of the release, the official music video for the first single, “More […]

King Cedar - Everything More & Other Stories
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: King Cedar – Everything More & Other Stories

March 22, 2023 Niall Donnelly

Bangor native Stephen Macartney, or as we will learn to know him – King Cedar is set to release his debut album, Everything More & Other Stories. Previously known for his part in the alt-folk […]

The New Division – Modern Life
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The New Division – Modern Life

March 22, 2023 Randall Radic

SoCal-based electronic synth-pop artist The New Division, aka John Glenn Kunkel, releases his new album, Modern Life, which probes into the consequences of technology addiction and navigating a relentlessly everchanging world. Kunkel explains, “A lot […]

Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk “Attitude”
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk ‘Attitude’

March 22, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

“I think she is a very gifted performer.” While any female artist would love to hear or read, and perhaps has heard or read, such a statement from others over the course of their career, […]

IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London

March 22, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

After postponements and venue moves, American heavy metal giants Lamb of God finally made it to London and gave a spectacular show. Support came from Sylosis and Kreator – two intense and heavy bands. Lamb […]

SWANS
Gigs

SWANS announce their sixteenth studio album ‘The Beggar’ – out on 23 June 2023

March 22, 2023 XS Noize

SWANS have announced details of their sixteenth studio album, The Beggar, due for release on Mute / Young God Records (N America) on 23 June 2023. In addition, Swans have announced further dates for a […]

Scratch My Progress EP
News

Belfast music hub OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE releases Scratch My Progress EP

March 22, 2023 XS Noize

Belfast music hub, the Oh Yeah Music Centre is delighted to announce the release of this year’s showcase EP from its annual talent development programme – Scratch My Progress. The release features brand-new tracks, from […]

Airbourne
Gigs

Australian hard rock band AIRBOURNE announce Limelight, Belfast show on 1st August 2023

March 22, 2023 XS Noize

Airbourne is an Australian hard rock band formed in Warrnambool in 2003 by brothers Joel O’Keeffe on lead vocals and lead guitar, and Ryan O’Keeffe on drums. The line-up was completed with Justin Street on […]

The Darkness
Gigs

THE DARKNESS – Announce 20th Anniversary Tour of ‘Permission To Land’

March 22, 2023 XS Noize

2023 finds Britain’s beloved rock band The Darkness celebrating 20 years since they birthed Permission To Land, the multi-platinum, chart-topping debut album which changed the face of rock music forever. To celebrate the landmark occasion, […]

Tom Meighan
Gigs

TOM MEIGHAN shares new single ‘Everyone’s Addicted To Something’ ahead of UK tour and album

March 22, 2023 XS Noize

Nearly 3 years after departing Kasabian, Tom Meighan returns with The Reckoning, his first solo album, released on 28th April 2023. On the night of the 28th, he will end a 20-date UK tour headlining […]

Secret Machines
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Secret Machines – The Moth, The Lizard and the Secret Machines

March 21, 2023 Stuart Evans

Long regarded as a ‘lost’ album, the space rock new prog titans finally release a collection of songs that they have had in the musical bank for over a decade. Secret Machines have spent the […]

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