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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
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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 […]

        • 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
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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 […]

        • 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
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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
          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
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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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        • Sleaford Mods
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          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
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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 […]

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TRACK PREMIERE: Jackie Castro - Gravity
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jackie Castro – Gravity

March 13, 2020 XS Noize

Jackie Castro is a 24-year old Colombian-American alt-pop artist. In 2016, she made a successful debut into the music industry with her band Castro, a folk/pop trio consisting of her brothers Jason and Michael Castro. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Ghosts of Our Former Selves - ‘The Island’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Ghosts of Our Former Selves – ‘The Island’

March 12, 2020 XS Noize

London three-piece Ghosts of Our Former Selves return this March with the soulful new single ‘The Island’, taken from their second album due for release this year. Comprised of lead-singer Theo Brehony, guitarist Sanderson Rocha, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Stumbleine drops ‘Lost To The World’ from new album ‘Sink Into The Ether’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Stumbleine drops ‘Lost To The World’ from new album ‘Sink Into The Ether’

March 12, 2020 XS Noize

As the title suggests, UK producer Stumbleine’s seventh album ‘Sink Into The Ether’ offers a deep submergence within a celestial upper region somewhere beyond the clouds. Thriving on the space in between things, ‘Sink Into […]

TRACK PREMIERE: ADAMSKI feat. NINA HAGEN "DON’T KILLER ANIMALS” 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: ADAMSKI feat. NINA HAGEN “DON’T KILLER ANIMALS”

March 6, 2020 XS Noize

‘Free To Kill Again’ Features 10 new interpretations of the classic track ‘Killer’ with some stunning vocal performances from a whole range of artists including ‘A list’ superstar Boy George, Leftfield legend Nina Hagen and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lloyd James Fay - 'Idiocracy'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lloyd James Fay – ‘Idiocracy’

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

Introspective troubadour Lloyd James Fay returns with the release of his upcoming EP Fake Depth, out 8th May 2020. Opening with forthcoming single Idiocracy, Fay’s tender and evocative vocal is able to soar instantly. Gentle […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Nadeah & Beki - 'Ou Es Tu?'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Nadeah & Beki – ‘Ou Es Tu?’

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

Paris based duo, Nadeah & Beki craft infectious dance-pop on their new single ‘Ou Es Tu?’, following on from the electro-tinged banger ‘Kombucha’. There’s a certain feeling of 90’s girl power underlying the duo’s minimalistic […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Fightmilk release new single ‘I’m Starting To Think You Don’t Even Want To Go To Space’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Fightmilk release new single ‘I’m Starting To Think You Don’t Even Want To Go To Space’

March 4, 2020 XS Noize

Fightmilk make a long-awaited return to our orbit on 20 March with the digital release of single ‘I’m Starting To Think You Don’t Even Want To Go To Space’, via independent record label Reckless Yes. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: NINA SCHOFIELD - Reminisces on rose-tinted pop jam on 'GHOST'
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TRACK PREMIERE: NINA SCHOFIELD – Reminisces on rose-tinted pop jam on ‘GHOST’

February 28, 2020 XS Noize

Following up her recent compelling single ‘Thriving’, rising synth-pop singer-songwriter Nina Schofield has released another versatile and captivating effort with ‘Ghost’. Nina’s new single in 2020, ‘Ghost’ will be released on 28th February through Bright […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Izzy Frances - Who We Are
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TRACK PREMIERE: Izzy Frances – Who We Are

February 24, 2020 XS Noize

Songwriter Izzy Frances has placed herself firmly on the radar as one of the most exciting up and coming songwriters to look out for in 2020. Last year, she embarked on her musical journey with […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Melancholy Ray drop their newest single '15 Years' today
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TRACK PREMIERE: Melancholy Ray drop their newest single ’15 Years’ today

February 21, 2020 XS Noize

Leeds-based Indie/Alternative Rock Band Melancholy Ray drop their newest single today. Taking influences from the indie rock giants of the past, Melancholy Ray’s single “15 Years” is a must-listen. Bringing elements of post-punk, among other […]

TRACK PREMIERE: love val - 'Ibuprofen'
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TRACK PREMIERE: love val – ‘Ibuprofen’

February 20, 2020 XS Noize

“IBUPROFEN” is the first release from love val, a project centred around the idea of letters written to listeners. Influence heavily by heartache and loss, the song invokes strong pop melodies and urban/alternative production, instilling […]

TRACK PREMIERE: King Park - Listen Up Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: King Park – Listen Up Now

February 20, 2020 XS Noize

King Park has been turning out mercurial, high-contrast indie rock since they released their 2017 breakout track, “Stay.” Gritty and lush, the quartet’s sound mirrors the antitheses of their hometown, Hamilton, Ontario: on the one […]

TRACK PREMIERE: GodNo! Release debut single 'Unholy Water' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: GodNo! Release debut single ‘Unholy Water’ – Listen Now

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

Introducing GodNo! – featuring members of Cable, Grawl!x, Merrick’s Tusk and Pet Crow Fusing dissonance, melody and odd time signatures GodNo! are announcing themselves onto the scene with the release of their first single ‘Unholy […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Bartleby Delicate’s new single tackles the subject of irrepressible memories
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TRACK PREMIERE: Bartleby Delicate’s new single tackles the subject of irrepressible memories

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

Bartleby Delicate is full of contrasts – with folk music rooted in the heart and his recent love for experimental electronic music. Starting as a singer-songwriter venture, the project morphed into a blend of philosophical […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Nadeah & Beki - Unleash electro-tinged debut track 'Kombucha'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Nadeah & Beki – Unleash electro-tinged debut track ‘Kombucha’

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

Nadeah & Beki’s ‘Kombucha’ is a chugging Peaches-esque synth banger that throws up humorous musings on popular culture and identity politics. The vibrancy of the 90s-infused, synth-fuelled melodies are infectious and raw. Lifted from the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: MIRI - 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun'
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TRACK PREMIERE: MIRI – ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

Known for her distinctive soulful vocal tone, spiked with socially conscious lyrics and classic British songwriting, MIRI ‘ s brand of rebel music has won fans across the globe over the last few years. She […]

TRACK PREMIERE: ENOLA FALL Return with Driving New Indie Rock Single ‘BE FINE’
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TRACK PREMIERE: ENOLA FALL Return with Driving New Indie Rock Single ‘BE FINE’

February 6, 2020 XS Noize

After a year spent touring their Bloodhound LP in the USA, Australia and their home territory of Tasmania, indie-rockers Enola Fall are back today with their new single Be Fine. The new song serves as […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Bugeye - 'Don’t Stop'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Bugeye – ‘Don’t Stop’

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

Disco-punks Bugeye are teasing their debut album with the release of new single Don’t Stop, via independent label Reckless Yes on 28 February 2020. Ferocious in their DIY spirit and having drawn comparisons to Sleater-Kinney, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Victorias Flight - 'Love Will Come Back'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Victorias Flight – ‘Love Will Come Back’

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

XS Noize is pleased to premiere  ‘Love Will Come Back’ from Victorias Flight. The band consists of childhood friends Matt Robertson and Craig Harkness. They have established a loyal and growing fanbase in their hometown […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Generation Dude - 'Top Of The Heap'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Generation Dude – ‘Top Of The Heap’

January 29, 2020 XS Noize

Irreverent rock duo Generation Dude get refreshingly nostalgic on their upcoming EP Crimes Against Yourself, due for release on 21st February 2020. Throughout the EP, the duo combines elements of classic rock, blues and folk […]

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