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          Cast Unveil Anthemic New Single ‘Free Love’ Ahead of New Album ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’

          December 10, 2025

          For Cast, 2025 has been a rare opportunity to simultaneously reflect on their storied past and look confidently towards the future. Between their sensational stadium shows with Oasis and filling venues with their current ‘All […]

          Peter Cunnah and Al Mackenzie
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          D:Ream Announce Two Major May 2026 Headline Shows in London and Leeds

          December 9, 2025

          D:Ream’s ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ was one of the biggest hits of the ‘90s, the dance anthem becoming a cultural phenomenon after spending four weeks at #1 and then earning a BRIT Award nomination […]

          Black Stone Cherry
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          Black Stone Cherry return to Belfast for special Limelight show celebrating their debut album – 29 October 2026

          December 8, 2025

          Black Stone Cherry return to Belfast this October for a very special headline show at Limelight 1, where the Kentucky hard-rock heavyweights will perform their explosive 2006 debut album in its entirety alongside highlights from […]

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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: The Rasmus Bring Energy, Emotion and New Anthems to Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Rasmus Bring Energy, Emotion and New Anthems to Nottingham

          December 11, 2025

          On 6th December, Finnish rock icons The Rasmus returned to Nottingham as part of their promotional Weirdo tour. Their latest album of the same name dropped earlier this year, and the band arrived eager to […]

          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” […]

        • 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
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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
          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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The Native
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INTERVIEW: Plymouth-based indie band THE NATIVE discuss their new EP ‘Looking Back’

August 16, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

The Plymouth-based indie band The Native are rising stars in the indie sphere with healthy airplay on British radio, spots on some of the UK’s biggest festivals and supporting slots for big names. The band’s […]

Johnny Hunter
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Johnny Hunter on new album ‘Want’ & artistic influences

August 12, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Johnny Hunter rose from the wreckage of political turmoil in Sydney, bringing with them musical glamour and bravado reminiscent of David Bowie and Morrissey and lyrical torment not quite heard the same way since the […]

Dog Day Afternoon
Interviews

INTERVIEW with up-and-coming Irish indie act Dog Day Afternoon

August 10, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

Named after Sidney Lumet’s classic 1975 crime thriller starring Al Pacino, Dog Day Afternoon are an up-and-coming Irish indie act from Dublin and Laois. They have been garnering a lot of attention from continued airplay […]

Venus Grrrls
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Venus Grrrls discuss ‘Violet State of Mind’

August 8, 2022 XS Noize

Leeds’ all-girl rock group, VENUS GRRRLS are back with their riotous new offering, ‘Violet State of Mind’, the band’s first release since their 2021 EP Potions. The song and accompanying music video carry a dark […]

Kate Stewart
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Kate Stewart talks ‘The Game’ & tour plans

August 7, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Music is and has always been practically in Kate Stewart’s blood. A member of a very musical family, she’s grown up surrounded by artists and the arts, and now she’s adding her unique and intoxicating […]

Garth.
Interviews

INTERVIEW: New York City-based singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Garth. on ‘Live, in Color’

August 2, 2022 Randall Radic

New York City-based singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Garth. recently released his live album, Live, in Color, a 13-track collection of music running the gamut from deep soul grooves to ‘80s R&B, pop, and funk. The […]

THUNDERMOTHER
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Emlee Johansson of THUNDERMOTHER discusses Black And Gold EP

August 1, 2022 Randall Radic

Swedish all-female hard rock/power metal outfit THUNDERMOTHER recently unveiled their music video, “Watch Out,” a track from their just-released EP, Black And Gold. THUNDERMOTHER will accompany renowned heavyweights Whitesnake on their farewell tour this summer, […]

Nerina Pallot
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INTERVIEW: Nerina Pallot on her brilliantly diverse seventh album, ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing’

July 27, 2022 Lee Campbell

Nerina Pallot has recently released her brilliantly diverse seventh album, ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing.’ It pulls from many genres, including soul, jazz, blues and pop. XS Noize chatted with Nerina about her new […]

Sophie Pecora
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Sophie Pecora on ‘To Save The World’ and using her platform in a positive way

July 25, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

It’s said and believed by many that music is like a form of therapy – it can help and heal in a way few other things can. Sophie Pecora is one artist who believes such […]

Caitlynne Curtis
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Caitlynne Curtis on ‘Mood Swings’ & balancing her music with being a mum

July 22, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The music industry is fickle and hard to ‘break’ into. Caitlynne Curtis knows this all too well and has overcome rejection and considerable difficulties to make a name for herself in the business. Currently working […]

Hoodie Allen
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Hoodie Allen talks his artistic reinvention & new single ‘Call Me Never’

July 20, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

We all reinvent ourselves in some form or another at one, or at many points, in our lives and for all sorts of reasons; personal, professional – and sometimes just because we can. Hoodie Allen […]

INTERVIEW: AC Sapphire shares the Inspiration for new album ‘Desert Car’ & her thoughts on social media
Interviews

INTERVIEW: AC Sapphire shares the Inspiration for new album ‘Desert Car’ & her thoughts on social media

July 18, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

With her new album ‘Desert Car’ having been delayed by two years, AC Sapphire is now sharing the hard work she put into its creation with the world. As an artist who looks at society […]

INTERVIEW with Aunty MNGO about ADHD, Neurodiversity, and 'The Brightest Timeline'
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Aunty MNGO about ADHD, Neurodiversity, and ‘The Brightest Timeline’

July 14, 2022 Randall Radic

Melbourne, the Australia-based artist Aunty MNGO, aka Samuel Stopforth, recently released his single, “The Brightest Timeline.” The song’s official title is “LUV-B1C1: The Brightest Timeline (ELGNCE),” and it’s an appetizer for his forthcoming EP. Aunty […]

INTERVIEW: Isle of Wight quartet AS WE LEAVE discuss 'Stop Making Plans' EP
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Isle of Wight quartet AS WE LEAVE discuss ‘Stop Making Plans’ EP

July 11, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Isle of Wight quartet As We Leave released their new EP ‘Stop Making Plans’ at the end of last month. The collection, created in the rustic style and posture with which they made their first, serves […]

INTERVIEW Legendary Drummer Ralph Rolle on Chic & Soul Snacks 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW Legendary Drummer Ralph Rolle on Chic & Soul Snacks

July 8, 2022 Lee Campbell

This Sunday, Nile Rodgers & Chic will play the British Summer Time Festival at Hyde Park London, where they will be supporting the mighty Duran Duran. Now a massive part of the Chic family, drummer […]

INTERVIEW: POESY shares the story & meaning behind new single 'Multiply' & teases her tour plans
Interviews

INTERVIEW: POESY shares the story & meaning behind new single ‘Multiply’ & teases her tour plans

July 7, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

As championed by Billboard, Canadian goth-pop artist POESY is certainly making waves. Later this summer, she’ll captivate an audience of millions when she performs an original anthem at the opening and closing ceremonies of the […]

INTERVIEW: James Bourne talks ‘Sugar Beach’ & his artistic evolution
Interviews

INTERVIEW: James Bourne talks ‘Sugar Beach’ & his artistic evolution

July 4, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

James Bourne knows what it takes to achieve and maintain success in the music business. Having first risen to fame as 1/3 of boyband Busted, he’s been a well-known face and name in the industry […]

INTERVIEW: Starsha Lee discuss live rendition of ‘Plausible Hate’ 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Starsha Lee discuss live rendition of ‘Plausible Hate’

July 1, 2022 John Clay

What’s going on with Sofia and Crispin? Adapting to quieter forms of expression, revelations on approaches to mediums such as photography and prose and course, their thoughts on new material are presented here in this […]

INTERVIEW: RAHH on her debut EP - ‘I Told You We’d Be Famous’
Interviews

INTERVIEW: RAHH on her debut EP – ‘I Told You We’d Be Famous’

June 23, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Since she made her debut in 2019, proudly independent artist RAHH, who grew up in a very musical family, has already earned herself support from the likes of Spotify and BBC 6 Music and impressed […]

INTERVIEW: Lia Rye on her ‘Fever Dream’ EP & favourite artists
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Lia Rye on her ‘Fever Dream’ EP & favourite artists

June 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Lia Rye has spent the majority of her teenage years in the musical spotlight. Having studied at the Brit School, while most teens, it could be said, don’t really think too much about their future […]

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