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          Def Leppard Release New Single “Rejoice” Ahead of Triumphant Las Vegas Return

          January 22, 2026

          Today, global icons Def Leppard have released their new single “Rejoice”. The dynamic track comes ahead of Def Leppard’s triumphant return to Las Vegas for their Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas […]

          Simple Things
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          Kerry pop-folk trio Simple Things release new single ‘Wait For Me’

          January 21, 2026

          Simple Things are a rising pop-folk trio from the heart of Kerry, made up of Dylan O’Sullivan (vocals, guitar), Kealan Cahill (accordion, keyboards), and Shane Kennedy (bass guitar, mandolin). Dylan and Kealan began their musical […]

          Sugar
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          SUGAR share new single ‘Long Live Love’ & announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show 

          January 21, 2026

          SUGAR – the iconic alternative rock trio led by Bob Mould alongside bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis – announce today a second brand new single, following the bombshell news of the band’s return last year, as well as news of […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Cast - Yeah Yeah Yeah
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Cast – Yeah Yeah Yeah

          January 22, 2026

          They say things come in threes. Since 2024, Cast have been a three-piece, and Yeah Yeah Yeah is their second album in that leaner setup. It’s also the second time they’ve worked with producer Youth, […]

          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 […]

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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: 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
          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Alexander Wolfe
          Podcast

          Alexander Wolfe on ‘Everythinglessness’ and confronting masculinity through music | XS Noize Podcast #266

          January 20, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Alexander Wolfe to talk about his deeply personal new album Everythinglessness. Watch the full video conversation. Written after a period of intense […]

          Callum Beattie
          Podcast

          Callum Beattie on new album INDI and trusting his instinct | XS Noize Podcast #265

          January 14, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Callum Beattie to talk about a pivotal moment in his career and his forthcoming album INDI, released January 23rd. After landing two […]

          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 […]

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On The Turntable

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a self-confessed vinyl junkie Sean Crossey. Sean will be posting his most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week.

ON THE TURNTABLE: Happy Mondays - Pills ‘N’ Thrills & Bellyaches
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Happy Mondays – Pills ‘N’ Thrills & Bellyaches

July 18, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. The sudden and extremely sad passing of Paul Ryder had me […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Sandie Shaw - Hand In Glove
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Sandie Shaw – Hand In Glove

July 5, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. RSD’s release of this lost classic makes a very welcome return. […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Lovescene - Suits You / Overnight
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Lovescene – Suits You / Overnight

June 22, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. If you’re looking for some fine Mancunian Soul, you’ve come to […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Golden Bug feat Vega Voga - Tokoyo No Kuni
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Golden Bug feat Vega Voga – Tokoyo No Kuni

June 14, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal every week. Another excellent find from Barcelona. Parisian-born and Barcelona resident Golden […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Julien Dyne - Modes
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Julien Dyne – Modes

June 7, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Fifth studio album from the forward-thinking Nu […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
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ON THE TURNTABLE: The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses

May 27, 2022 Sean Crossey

Today is the 27th of May, which means it’s exactly 32 years to the day since I awoke on a gloriously sunny day in Morecambe with THE golden ticket in my hand. That golden ticket […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Dead Sea Apes - Soy Dios
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Dead Sea Apes – Soy Dios

May 20, 2022 Sean Crossey

It’s amazing to think that Dead Sea Apes have been around for well over a decade now, and in that time, they’ve released some outstanding music, so if you’re not familiar with them, (why not?!) […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Bronski Beat - The Age of Consent
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Bronski Beat – The Age of Consent

March 8, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Bronski Beat – The Age of Consent. […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Various - Heavenly Remixes 4: Andrew Weatherall Volume 2
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Various – Heavenly Remixes 4: Andrew Weatherall Volume 2

February 17, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Today marks two years since we lost […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Lady Wray - Piece of Me
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Lady Wray – Piece of Me

February 11, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Recently released third album from the Virginia […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Hardnoise - Untitled
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Hardnoise – Untitled

February 2, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Yesterday, I found out that Oko Odeghe, […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Eddie Chacon - Pleasure, Joy & Happiness
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Eddie Chacon – Pleasure, Joy & Happiness

January 28, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Debut solo album from one half of […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Massive Attack - Mezzanine
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Massive Attack – Mezzanine

January 20, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Rerelease of the third studio album from […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble - Now
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble – Now

January 16, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Now is the second album from the […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Parra For Cuva - Juno
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Parra For Cuva – Juno

January 7, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Parra For Cuva – Juno Fourth studio […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Schoolly D - Am I Black Enough For You?
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Schoolly D – Am I Black Enough For You?

December 17, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Released in ‘89, ‘Am I Black Enough […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Billy Bragg & Wilco - Mermaid Avenue
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Billy Bragg & Wilco – Mermaid Avenue

December 10, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Mermaid Avenue was the street on which […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: George Harrison - All Things Must Pass: 50th Anniversary
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ON THE TURNTABLE: George Harrison – All Things Must Pass: 50th Anniversary

December 3, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Having watched all three episodes of the […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Shed Seven - A Maximum High
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Shed Seven – A Maximum High

November 26, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Orange vinyl reissue of The Shed’s sophomore […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Arthur Russell - Another Thought
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Arthur Russell – Another Thought

November 20, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. The recent reissue of the enigmatic NYC […]

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