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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
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          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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Favourite bands: Incubus, Coldplay, The Smiths Favourite album: Overgrown by James BlakeWith super varied taste in music, I love anything from soul-searching indie to thumping future bass and back again...
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INTERVIEW: Iceland's Pop Songstress Áslaug Speaks On Her Self-Titled Debut EP 1
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INTERVIEW: Iceland’s Pop Songstress Áslaug Speaks On Her Self-Titled Debut EP

May 27, 2020 Gemma Harewood

Icelandic singer and songwriter Áslaug is taking 2020 in her stride, even with the difficult circumstances. She has been steadily progressing her beautifully emotive pop sound for almost a year now and went on to […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Will And The People - Gigantic
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Will And The People – Gigantic

May 31, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Will And The People make a return to the music sphere this month with their new single “Gigantic.” Alongside brother Jamie, Jim Ralphs and Charlie Harman, the Brighton based guys are on to something special […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Illian - Fool
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Illian – Fool

May 1, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Bringing collaboration to Universal Music Germany this week is MOUNT and illian, two artists who are good friends. They have produced the tasty “Fool” for the label, a blend of dance and pop components finished […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Marnik - Up & Down
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Marnik – Up & Down

April 30, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Proving a seriously catchy listen this week is the new single from dance production pair Marnik. With a huge amount of streams to their name, and most recently creating waves with the single “Gam Gam,” […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: A-LEO - Don't Wanna Get Up
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: A-LEO – Don’t Wanna Get Up

April 11, 2019 Gemma Harewood

The newest record on the funkily titled Flamingo Recordings has been produced by US/Iranian artist A-LEO. Sitting well with vocals by American singer Jason Farol, “Don’t Wanna Get Up” is a refreshing twist on the […]

MODERN FAMILY UNIT: ready to revitalise modern New Wave with single  ‘Mmm mmm mm aah’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Modern Family Unit – Man In A Box

March 29, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Newly released via GAS Records is “Man In A Box,” a killer single that takes you back to the 60s from Modern Family Unit. It moves seamlessly between retro pop meets jazz vibes and a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: AEXCIT - 'Ain't You' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: AEXCIT – ‘Ain’t You’ – Listen Now

March 12, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Just put out for release through AESTHETE Music is “Ain’t You,” a catchy little number from AEXCIT. The German duo has enjoyed considerable success with their stylish and sleek blend of pop and electronic sounds, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Jean Elan - Old Enough To Know Better
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Jean Elan – Old Enough To Know Better

February 8, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Germany’s Jean Elan is apparently “Old Enough To Know Better.” The prolific remixer, DJ and producer has just released a single of the same name via 1st Strike and it’s catchy as hell. He brings […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Oranj Son - 'Blu Mao Mao' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Oranj Son – ‘Blu Mao Mao’ – Listen Now

February 5, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Sounding wicked this week is the new track from synth-punk group Oranj Son. Originally from Ellesmere Port, they cite influences from the lies of Suicide and The Teardrop Explodes. The band comes good with “Blu […]

REVIEW: UZ - The Rebirth (Remixes)
Album Reviews

REVIEW: UZ – The Rebirth (Remixes)

January 30, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Released via UZ’s own trap label Quality Goods Records is “The Rebirth” LP (Remixes). The producer, DJ and taste-maker delivered the original version back in the summer of last year, and now it sounds completely […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Liquid Stranger - Burn Like The Sun ft. Leah Culver
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Liquid Stranger – Burn Like The Sun ft. Leah Culver

January 14, 2019 Gemma Harewood

The brilliant label Waakan has just released a new sound from Liquid Stranger. The US producer has teamed up with the gifted singer/songwriter Leah Culver for ‘Burn Like The Sun,’ which warms us up nicely […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CADE - Strip Club ft. Lil Aaron
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CADE – Strip Club ft. Lil Aaron

December 21, 2018 Gemma Harewood

One of the newest releases out on Ultra Music is from young producer, musician and vocalist CADE, whose debut EP “Care” was a hell of an introduction to his work back in 2016. Now he […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: PALASTIC - 'Goldmine' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: PALASTIC – ‘Goldmine’ – Listen Now

December 20, 2018 Gemma Harewood

The catchy “Goldmine” has just been released by Vienna duo PALASTIC. Having already hit millions of Spotify streams with previous work, the impressive pair is back with another deliciously melodic offering. Swaying with neat melodies […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: OIJ - Seconds Away From Love
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: OIJ – Seconds Away From Love

December 18, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Amsterdam’s very own OIJ is here with another gripping single. With a rich and varied sound that encompasses a wide range of the electronic spectrum, the producer returns with “Seconds Away From Love.” This record […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Seatbelts - 'Content Crush' - Watch Video
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Seatbelts – ‘Content Crush’ – Watch Video

December 3, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Out on December 6th is the awesome new single “Content Crush” from Seatbelts. It’s a track with varied musical influences, and is lifted from the band’s forthcoming EP “Please Slow Down.” The tune shimmers with […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Anna Mae - 'You Might Be Better' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Anna Mae – ‘You Might Be Better’ – Listen Now

November 27, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Anna Mae is the Nashville based singer and songwriter who is capturing hearts with her sweet yet sultry style. After recently releasing the empowering “Single-Minded,” she brings out “You Might Be Better” on Snafu Records. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Noize Generation - 'Around The World' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Noize Generation – ‘Around The World’ – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Killing it right now is the new single “Around The World” from MOUNT and Noize Generation. Vienna based MOUNT has worked with his good friend for this spicy collaboration, which sees them put a refreshing […]

LISTEN: Samuraii - Changed My Mind ft. Loote
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LISTEN: Samuraii – Changed My Mind ft. Loote

November 16, 2018 Gemma Harewood

With production credits including remixes for Tove Lo, Bishat and Astrid there’s no doubting that Stockholm’s very own Samuraii is a man in serious demand for his production skills. This time he’s dropping more original […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Charity Shop Pop - "Always You" - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Charity Shop Pop – “Always You” – Listen Now

November 14, 2018 Gemma Harewood

The indie/pop songwriter and singer Charity Shop Pop, otherwise known as Dave Hughes, has a new single out. His name is born out of how he bought a second-hand guitar and MacBook from a charity […]

Gianni Marino ft. The Beamish Boys - "How Does It Feel?" - Listen Now
The Listening Post

Gianni Marino ft. The Beamish Boys – “How Does It Feel?” – Listen Now

November 12, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Following high calibre release on labels including Dim Mak, Mad Decent, Armada and Mixmash – Dutch producer Gianni Marino makes his mark on newcomers Paradise Circus with new single “How Do You Feel? Marino has […]

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