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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 […]

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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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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MORRISSEY BEING TREATED FOR CANCER
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MORRISSEY BEING TREATED FOR CANCER

October 7, 2014 XS Noize

The Guardian has reported that in a recent interview, the singer has described how doctors had ‘scraped cancerous tissues’ four times amid lengthy spell of ill health After being repeatedly hospitalised over the past year […]

JOHN LENNON'S BACK CATALOGUE NOW ON SPOTIFY
New Music

JOHN LENNON’S BACK CATALOGUE NOW ON SPOTIFY

October 7, 2014 XS Noize

Music legend John Lennon’s entire solo back catalogue is available on Spotify from today. Eight studio albums and three compilations of Lennon material are available to stream now. The availability of the music is significant […]

'OF GHOSTS' A NEW ALBUM FROM THE AGENCY
New Music

‘OF GHOSTS’ A NEW ALBUM FROM THE AGENCY

October 6, 2014 XS Noize

The Agency… began in 2012, as a large musical collective based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Now established as a smaller unit, they feature Steve Beyer (guitar), Garry Cosgrove (drums), Steven K Driver (singer/songwriter/guitar), Andy Ludbrook […]

ANNA CALVI ANNOUNCES SPECIAL END OF YEAR EVENT
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ANNA CALVI ANNOUNCES SPECIAL END OF YEAR EVENT

October 6, 2014 XS Noize

On Saturday December 13th, Anna Calvi will be hosting a very special one off show in the beautiful intimate surroundings of St John’s Church in Hackney, London. The Heritage Orchestra – who Anna worked with […]

OWEN TO RELEASE COVERS ALBUM FEAT SONGS FROM : DEPECHE MODE, THE PROMISE RINGS AND MORE
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OWEN TO RELEASE COVERS ALBUM FEAT SONGS FROM : DEPECHE MODE, THE PROMISE RINGS AND MORE

October 6, 2014 XS Noize

Polyvinyl Records are excited to announce the December 1st release of Other People’s Songs, a collection of cover songs recorded by Mike Kinsella (American Football, Owls) under his Owen moniker. The album features selections from […]

HOOKWORMS ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'THE HUM'
New Music

HOOKWORMS NEW SINGLE ‘ON LEAVING’ RELEASED 10TH NOVEMBER

October 4, 2014 XS Noize

With the announcement of their new single, Hookworms are set to release the perfect encapsulation of everything that forthcoming second studio album The Hum is set to be. ‘On Leaving’ takes the blueprint of debut […]

PURPLE HEART PARADE RELEASE LIMITED EDITION 7" SINGLE
New Music

PURPLE HEART PARADE RELEASE LIMITED EDITION 7″ SINGLE

October 2, 2014 Marty Clarke

Manchester psych band Purple Heart Parade have been around for a while now and have a great following live and on social networks. Offering up some vibes nodding to the psychedelic era of the late 60s, […]

THE SCENES 2ND ALBUM 'BEIGE' OUT ON OCTOBER 27TH
New Music

‘CITY OF WHITE BLANKETS’ VIDEO FROM THE SCENES & UK DATES

October 2, 2014 XS Noize

Mercurial vocals, dirty fuzzy guitars and a punk detour a few minutes in, they’ve certainly got plenty of ideas. Not sure what the girl in the bra in the video has to do with anything […]

THE BOXER REBELLION RELEASE LIVE EP AND ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES
New Music

THE BOXER REBELLION RELEASE LIVE EP AND ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES

October 1, 2014 XS Noize

The Boxer Rebellion released a new live album, ‘Live At The Forum’ recorded at The Forum in Kentish Town, London at the end of last year. It was a special night for us and we […]

ANDREA BALENCY ON UK TOUR with NLF3 for Oui Love, French Music Showcase
New Music

ANDREA BALENCY ON UK TOUR with NLF3 for Oui Love, French Music Showcase

October 1, 2014 XS Noize

Since her breakthrough single ‘You’ve Never Been Alone’ and subsequent debut EP ‘Walls’, which was released in the summer to widespread critical acclaim, rising Franco-Mexican producer/instrumentalist Andrea Balency is further consolidating her high ranking status […]

DANIEL LANOIS  NEW ALBUM ‘FLESH AND MACHINE’ 27TH OCTOBER 2014 ON ANTI
New Music

DANIEL LANOIS NEW ALBUM ‘FLESH AND MACHINE’ 27TH OCTOBER 2014 ON ANTI

October 1, 2014 XS Noize

Throughout a storied career as a musician, producer and engineer, Daniel Lanois helped push the ambient genre forward into celestial new territory as Brian Eno’s foremost protégé; he has recorded landmark albums for U2 and […]

SIMPLE MINDS REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'HONEST TOWN' LISTEN HERE
New Music

LISTEN TO SIMPLE MINDS ‘BIG MUSIC’ PREVIEW

October 1, 2014 XS Noize

Simple Minds will release ‘BIG MUSIC’ on November 3rd, their first album of new material in over five years. They will also embark on a major UK & European tour. They recently premiered their new […]

NATIVES RELEASE VIDEO FOR 'THE HORIZON'
New Music

NATIVES RELEASE VIDEO FOR ‘THE HORIZON’

September 30, 2014 XS Noize

Natives have released their new video for ‘The Horizon,’ the third single from their debut album ‘Indoor War.’ On the video, guitarist Jack Fairbrother said: “With The Horizon we wanted to do something different to […]

THE WANDS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM 'THE DAWN NOVEMBER 3RD
New Music

THE WANDS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ‘THE DAWN NOVEMBER 3RD

September 30, 2014 XS Noize

Danish song writing duo The Wands return to the UK this November with their debut album ‘The Dawn’, a record that celebrates flamboyant, hallucinogenic acid rock, propelled by ideas and a, some might say, old-school […]

ARCA  PREMIERES ‘THIEVERY’ VIDEO, CREATED BY JESSE
New Music

ARCA PREMIERES ‘THIEVERY’ VIDEO, CREATED BY JESSE

September 30, 2014 XS Noize

Arca recently announced details of his highly anticipated Xen debut album (released 3rd November on Mute) while at the same time debuting brand new track ‘Thievery’, the first to be taken from the album. Today, […]

OWLLE PREMIERES NEW TRACK 'FOG'
New Music

OWLLE PREMIERES NEW TRACK ‘FOG’

September 30, 2014 XS Noize

For French 20-something, Owlle, music is a way to tell stories, a way to embrace freedom and other worlds, and very much expose two sides of the same coin. In Owlle’s world, the things that […]

SIMPLE MINDS REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'HONEST TOWN' LISTEN HERE
New Music

SIMPLE MINDS PREMIER NEW VIDEO FOR ‘HONEST TOWN’ WATCH HERE

September 29, 2014 XS Noize

Simple Minds premiered their new video for latest single ‘Honest Town’ From their forthcoming album ‘Big Music’. ‘Honest Town’ is an incredible haunting track about their hometown of Glasgow, that mixes classic Simple Minds with […]

‘BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: THE ALBUM COLLECTION VOL. 1, 1973-1984' BOXSET OUT 17TH NOVEMBER   2
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‘BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: THE ALBUM COLLECTION VOL. 1, 1973-1984′ BOXSET OUT 17TH NOVEMBER

September 28, 2014 XS Noize

On 17th November, Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings will release ‘Bruce Springsteen: The Album Collection Vol. 1 1973-1984,’ a boxed set comprised of remastered editions of the first seven albums recorded and released by Bruce Springsteen for […]

REV REV REV SHARE 'CATCHING A BUZZ' VIDEO
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REV REV REV ADD MORE SHOWS TO THEIR UK TOUR

September 27, 2014 XS Noize

Rev Rev Rev have just added more UK shows to their debut UK tour. Having toured across Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovenia and the Czech Republic they are now gearing up for their first ever UK […]

Oasis Deluxe Reissue of (WHAT'S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY? Out Monday 2
New Music

Oasis Deluxe Reissue of (WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY? Out Monday

September 27, 2014 XS Noize

For the next instalment in their Chasing the Sun archival series, Oasis will release a deluxe reissue of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? on September 29th via Big Brother Recordings. Just as with their recent […]

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