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          Callum Beattie Unveils New Single “Pins and Needles” Ahead of Album “Indi” — Out January 23rd

          December 5, 2025

          It’s the best time to be Callum Beattie. After selling out a huge sold-out arena date at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro (a gig which saw The Scotsman describe him as “a Caledonian Sam Fender”), his 2026 live plans are upscaling too with a massive […]

          Gipsy Kings
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          Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo Announce New Album “Historia” — Out May 15th

          December 5, 2025

          The Grammy Award-winning Gipsy Kings and their leader/founder Tonino Baliardo broke the mould with their self-titled album back in 1987. It was a time when the US and UK charts were almost completely devoid of […]

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          Editors Frontman Tom Smith Brings His Solo Show to Belfast’s Mandela Hall – 6 May 2026

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          Tom Smith, the unmistakable voice of Editors, will play an intimate headline show at Mandela Hall, Belfast, on 6th May 2026. This rare solo appearance sees Smith performing a selection of brand-new material alongside reimagined […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          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
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          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 […]

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          ‘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
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          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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance

          December 1, 2025

          Gary Numan, one of electronic music’s most enduring and influential pioneers, brought his epic live show to Nottingham’s Rock City on 25 November, and the atmosphere was nothing short of electric. Calling the venue “buzzing” […]

          Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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 […]

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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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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        • Oliver Murray
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          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
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          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 […]

          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 […]

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Randy Radic lives in Northern California where he smokes cigars, keeps snakes as pets, and writes about music and pop culture. Fav artists/bands: SpaceAcre, Buddy Miller, Post Malone, Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn, and he’s a sucker for female-fronted dream-pop bands.
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TRACK PREMIERE: Royal Honey - Cut-n-Run
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TRACK PREMIERE: Royal Honey – Cut-n-Run

March 11, 2021 Randall Radic

Steel City rockers Royal Honey introduces a brand-new single, “Cut-n-Run,” a track lifted from their forthcoming EP via The Vault Records. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Royal Honey is made up of Bobby C (vocals), Davey […]

INTERVIEW: Thee Holy Brothers: Marvin Etzioni and Willie Aron
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INTERVIEW: Thee Holy Brothers: Marvin Etzioni and Willie Aron

March 10, 2021 Randall Radic

Los Angeles-based duo Thee Holy Brothers most recent single/music video is entitled “Lift You Up,” which is both unique and emotionally affecting, especially in light of today’s cultural transformation. Thee Holy Brothers comprise Marvin Etzioni […]

INTERVIEW: New Jersey-based indie-pop outfit - America’s Sweetheart 2
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INTERVIEW: New Jersey-based indie-pop outfit – America’s Sweetheart

March 4, 2021 Randall Radic

New Jersey-based indie-pop outfit America’s Sweetheart recently released their music video for “Face To Face,” a song about isolation in the modern world. Made up of Anastasia Kinsella, aka Stace the bass, and Valerie Germain, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sami Chohfi - Serenade the Darkness
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Sami Chohfi – Serenade the Darkness

March 3, 2021 Randall Radic

Brazilian-American singer-songwriter Sami Chohfi unveils the music video for “Serenade the Darkness,” a track from his recently released debut album, Extraordinary World. A collection of eight songs written while Sami toured six countries, Extraordinary World […]

INTERVIEW with Bryan Lee of avant-garde synth-pop duo Snuttock
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INTERVIEW with Bryan Lee of avant-garde synth-pop duo Snuttock

February 25, 2021 Randall Radic

Meet Snuttock; the avant-garde synth-pop duo made up of Bryan Lee and Christopher Lee Simmonds. Describing their sound, Snuttock says, “Playing the alchemist, the band melds the darker edges of synth-pop with industrial rhythms and […]

EP PREMIERE: Tatiana DeMaria - Acoustic Sessions: One 1
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EP PREMIERE: Tatiana DeMaria – Acoustic Sessions: One

February 24, 2021 Randall Radic

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Tatiana DeMaria introduces her brand-new EP, Acoustic Sessions: One, a five-track collection made up of four previously released studio songs and one unreleased track recorded live at Tower of Power Studios in […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Lydia Luce – Dark River
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ALBUM REVIEW: Lydia Luce – Dark River

February 23, 2021 Randall Radic

Once you spend any time delving into Lycia Luce’s life, you realize she was predestined to make music. However, you begin to wonder if her musical outpourings would be different if she hadn’t been raised […]

INTERVIEW: Speaking with Fedor Svoloch of Theodor Bastard
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INTERVIEW: Speaking with Fedor Svoloch of Theodor Bastard

February 22, 2021 Randall Radic

Based in St. Petersburg, Russia, Theodor Bastard recently released the music video for “Les,” a track from their latest album, Volch’ya Yagoda. Founded in 1996 by composer and guitarist Alexander Starostin, aka Fedor Svoloch, other […]

INTERVIEW with Speed Vincent of Silvertung 
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INTERVIEW with Speed Vincent of Silvertung 

February 18, 2021 Randall Radic

Baltimore metal outfit Silvertung recently unveiled the music video for “You’re Fine,” a track from their latest album, (But, at What Cost??!). Explaining the song, vocalist/guitarist Speed Vincent shares, “We wrote this song because we […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Pale Waves – Who Am I? 2
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ALBUM REVIEW: Pale Waves – Who Am I?

February 12, 2021 Randall Radic

The name Pale Waves evokes visions of creamy, sparkly dream-pop or shoegaze before assuming the creation of artifice. Yet Pale Waves definitely slot neatly into the indie-pop category, especially with the release of their latest […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: KING KLIO – Circles
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VIDEO PREMIERE: KING KLIO – Circles

February 10, 2021 Randall Radic

Say hello to King Klio, Los Angeles-based soul/pop singer-songwriter who unveils her brand-new music video, “Circles,” a smouldering song mirroring the feeling of going nowhere, spinning in circles, even as the world passes by. Originally […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Hunters Chorus - The Deal
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TRACK PREMIERE: Hunters Chorus – The Deal

February 5, 2021 Randall Radic

San Francisco Bay Area instrumental indie-folk outfit Hunters Chorus, led by guitarist-composer Ramon Fermin, debuts the brand-new single “The Deal,” a track from their forthcoming sophomore album, The Boy Ain’t Right, a seven-track collection of […]

TRACK PREMIERE: tAngerinecAt – Something Broke Inside 3
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TRACK PREMIERE: tAngerinecAt – Something Broke Inside

February 4, 2021 Randall Radic

UK-based electronic/post-punk/art-pop/ experimental duo tAngerinecAt introduces their spellbinding single, “Something Broke Inside.” Following on the heels of their last album, Many Kettles, featuring the darkly bewitching “Roses from Blood,” tAngerinecAt marks 2021 with music at […]

INTERVIEW: Talking with vocalist Brooke Austen of Prismatics 2
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INTERVIEW: Talking with vocalist Brooke Austen of Prismatics

February 3, 2021 Randall Radic

New wave/dream-pop/post-punk band Prismatics recently released their sophomore EP, Endlessly, a six-track collection of gorgeously evocative music reflecting the complexities of the modern world. Made up of Brooke Austen (synths, vocals), Josh Clark (backing vocals, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Greg Hoy – Cacophony 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Greg Hoy – Cacophony

February 1, 2021 Randall Radic

California-based power pop singer-songwriter Greg Hoy unveils the music video for “Cacophony,” a song about falling into the quicksand of the modern world – the inescapable goo of social media and it’s inundating, non-stop tsunami […]

EXCLUSIVE Album Stream: WaxFeet - Blues and Pinks
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EXCLUSIVE Album Stream: WaxFeet – Blues and Pinks

January 26, 2021 Randall Radic

Super-chill electronica outfit WaxFeet introduces their brand-new LP, Blues and Pinks, an 11-track collection of melting chillwave. WaxFeet borrowed their name from surfing. Surfers not only wax their boards, but they wax the tops of […]

INTERVIEW: Eddie Cohn – Two Cats and a Pool
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INTERVIEW: Eddie Cohn – Two Cats and a Pool

January 21, 2021 Randall Radic

Based in Los Angeles, Eddie Cohn does it all: music, podcasts, production, and DJing, as well as playing a smorgasbord of instruments. But mostly, through it all, he focuses on human connection. The world’s status […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Sonder Bombs - Clothbound
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Sonder Bombs – Clothbound

January 18, 2021 Randall Radic

Without hesitation or trepidation, The Sonder Bombs continue making inventive music worthy of much more than passing attention. Enter the band’s new album, Clothbound, slated for release on January 29 via Take This To Heart […]

INTERVIEW: Mason Embers Discusses Being in a 'Rush'
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INTERVIEW: Mason Embers Discusses Being in a ‘Rush’

January 15, 2021 Randall Radic

Meet Atlanta singer-songwriter Mason Embers, who recently released the music video for “Rush,” a track from his forthcoming debut concept album, The Good, The Bad, The Everything In Between. Mason is one of those extraordinary […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hidden Beams – Animals
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Hidden Beams – Animals

January 14, 2021 Randall Radic

Hidden Beams unveils the kaleidoscopic music video for “Animals,” a song conjuring up echoes of Pink Floyd, King Crimson, and Blind Faith. Somewhere between pop-rock and prog-rock, there’s a lacuna inhabited by Carlos Argon, who […]

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