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        • Callum Beattie
          News

          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

          December 4, 2025

          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
          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
          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 […]

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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
          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 […]

        • 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
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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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INTERVIEW: JOHN POWER & KEITH O’NEILL from CAST talk about the old days, tour & forthcoming album.

October 16, 2015 XS Noize

Cast first appeared on the scene in the mid-90s during the Britpop era with a string of top ten singles and the classic ‘All Change’ album. It became the highest selling debut album in the […]

INTERVIEW: EDITORS - talk new tour & recording latest album 'In Dream'
Interviews

INTERVIEW: EDITORS – talk new tour & recording latest album ‘In Dream’

October 11, 2015 XS Noize

Editors are in town to play the first show of their European tour at Belfast’s famous Limelight venue. One week ago they released their critically acclaimed 5th record ‘In Dream’ which went top five in the UK. […]

INTERVIEW: LEON MEYA from NORTHERN UPROAR
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INTERVIEW: LEON MEYA from NORTHERN UPROAR

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

Northern Uproar release a new album on October 9th 2015. ‘Hey Samurai!’, the Mancunian band’s fifth studio album, is set to impress fans and critics alike, challenging preconceptions through its unique blending of classic indie […]

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INTERVIEW: BILLY BIBBY talks to Thomas S. Day

October 5, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Ex-Catfish and the Bottlemen guitarist, Billy Bibby, kindly took the time to chat with Thomas Day and pose for some portraits before his show at The Jubilee Club, hosted by Camden Barfly in London on […]

STEVE HEWITT'S 'Love Amongst Ruin' premiere 'Lose Your Way' video, Watch
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INTERVIEW: STEVE HEWITT from ‘LOVE AMONGST RUIN’ talks new album + tour

October 2, 2015 XS Noize

Love Amongst Ruin released their brilliant second album “LOSE YOUR WAY” in June, it received 9/10 from XS Noize. Mark Millar recently caught up with front man and former Placebo drummer Steve Hewitt for a chat.   Hi Steve, what […]

INTERVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS in BELFAST 1
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INTERVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS in BELFAST

September 23, 2015 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods are an English post-punk/hip hop duo based in Nottingham, composed of vocalist Jason Williamson and musician Andrew Robert Lindsay Fearn (since 2012). The duo has released several albums to critical acclaim. Their most […]

Exclusive! ANDY BELL - 30 years of ERASURE and his next solo projects
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INTERVIEW: ANDY BELL – 30 years of ERASURE and his next solo projects

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

2015 sees one of the UK’s most enduring award-winning songwriting duos, ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke), mark the 30th anniversary of their first release. Next year Andy Bell will also embark on the next part of his […]

INTERVIEW: PAUL DRAPER on the anniversary of 'Six', getting sacked from Mansun & 'Spooky Action' 1
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INTERVIEW: PAUL DRAPER on the anniversary of ‘Six’, getting sacked from Mansun & ‘Spooky Action’

September 12, 2015 XS Noize

This week marks 17 years since the release of cult album ‘Six’ by Mansun. Released in September 1998 via Parlophone during the Britpop era, ‘Six’ was like no other album released at that time. Paul […]

THE PINSTRIPE PIGEON BAND - Exclusive! Premier of new video here! ahead of EP release
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INTERVIEW: WITH ‘THE PINSTRIPE PIGEON BAND’

September 7, 2015 XS Noize

What began as a modest, yet ambitious studio project, The Pinstripe Pigeon Band quickly developed into a seven-strong pop force releasing 5 well-received EPs throughout 2013/14. Their latest material showcases intelligent sophisti-pop, electronica, funkadelia and anthemic rock. I recently […]

MILLTOWN BROTHERS - TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM - Listen to track
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INTERVIEW: Matt Nelson from The Milltown Brothers

August 16, 2015 XS Noize

From Colne in Lancashire, the Milltown Brothers first burst onto the indie scene in 1989 with the ‘Coming From The Mill EP’ getting single of the week in NME. The second indie single ‘Which Way […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE VRYLL SOCIETY - DEEP BLUE SKIES
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INTERVIEW: MIKE ELLIS FROM ‘THE VRYLL SOCIETY’

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Locked away in their subterranean rehearsal space in Liverpool for more than a year, The Vryll Society have been creating a complex body of work, to stimulate both the soul and mind. The Vryll Society […]

The Red Elastic Band - Interview with Michael Head 2
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The Red Elastic Band – Interview with Michael Head

August 4, 2015 XS Noize

I really enjoyed your recent show at The Old Church, Stoke Newington, London, I listened to it online. I especially liked the version you did of Daniella with your sister. It was a great set […]

INTERVIEW: Michael Hutchence Producer Danny Saber talks about new track 'Friction' 1
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INTERVIEW: Michael Hutchence Producer Danny Saber talks about new track ‘Friction’

July 26, 2015 XS Noize

Danny Saber is a Los Angeles, California musician, audio engineer, record producer, and remixer. A former member of Black Grape and Agent Provocateur, Danny plays guitar, bass, organ, and keyboards and is a prominent Los […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release debut track 'Time For Love' 20th July
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Liam from THE WINACHI TRIBE

July 13, 2015 XS Noize

The psychedelic funk of George Clinton, the brooding menace of Massive Attack, the rolling hypnotic beats of Happy Mondays and the vision and flow of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five are all essential ingredients […]

INTERVIEW: MARK GARDENER talks new record with ROBIN GUTHRIE and Ride reunion
Interviews

INTERVIEW: MARK GARDENER talks new record with ROBIN GUTHRIE and Ride reunion

July 5, 2015 XS Noize

Shoegaze veterans Mark Gardener and Robin Guthrie have released their latest collaboration, the excellent new album ‘Universal Road’, I caught up with Mark Gardener recently to hear all about it.   How did the album with Robin Guthrie […]

IS TROPICAL: hear new track + UK/European tour has started.
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INTERVIEW: IS TROPICAL – Share tour stories, influences and music with Mark Millar

June 26, 2015 XS Noize

How did Is Tropical form, and how did you decide on the name ? Hey! We formed on a muggy day in October in a South London squat. We had been playing together (the three […]

SHAUN RYDER - RELEASES LIMITED EDITION Vinyl 12" - 'CLOSE THE DAM' - Listen
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INTERVIEW: SHAUN RYDER – Talks New Albums, Aliens and Singing In The Rainforest

June 23, 2015 XS Noize

Music legend Shaun William Ryder is back on the road with his post Happy Monday’s band Black Grape. They played a brilliant show in Belfast on Saturday night, I caught up with him earlier in […]

INTERVIEW with 'ORPHAN BOY' as they prepare to release new album 'COASTAL TONES'
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INTERVIEW with ‘ORPHAN BOY’ as they prepare to release new album ‘COASTAL TONES’

May 20, 2015 Lori Gava

Since Orphan boy’s inception in 2008 their ethos and sound has been rooted at street-level. Accurately dubbing themselves as ‘council pop’, the band grafted hard playing hundreds of gigs a year with nothing but a […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD'S JAMES GRAHAM TALKS ABOUT END OF TOUR + NEW SINGLE WITH ROBERT SMITH
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THE TWILIGHT SAD’S JAMES GRAHAM TALKS ABOUT END OF TOUR + NEW SINGLE WITH ROBERT SMITH

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

The Twilight Sad have had their most successful year of their career after releasing their masterpiece ‘Nobody Wants to Be Here, and Nobody Wants to Leave’, one of the best albums released last year. I […]

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INTERVIEW: In the company of Wolf Alice

February 2, 2015 Julie Blore-Bizot

The UK band Wolf Alice borrows its moniker from the twisted folktale of the same name by English novelist Angela Carter. In that story, a girl is raised by wolves, and taken in by nuns […]

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