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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
          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
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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 of the day: The best current tracks from all the current bands / artists from all music genres recommended by xs noize daily.

JET SETTER - 'FORGET ABOUT IT' - Listen
Track Of The Day

JET SETTER – ‘FORGET ABOUT IT’ – Listen

February 18, 2015 XS Noize

Channelling influences like The Replacements, The Clean and The Stooges, and likened to The Strokes, Dinosaur Jr and Smashing Pumpkins, Dublin quartet ‘Jet Setter’ are fast making a name for their fuzzy, straight-to-the-point, indie-rock. Never […]

OTHERKIN, New Single ‘AY AY’ Released DATE, APRIL 3RD - Listen
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OTHERKIN, New Single ‘AY AY’ Released DATE, APRIL 3RD – Listen

February 17, 2015 XS Noize

Dublin based grunge pop band OTHERKIN announce the release of their new single ‘AY AY’. They’ve marked their first 12 months of existence by playing slots at Longitude, Electric Picnic, Hard Working Class Heroes, Other […]

AVID DANCER ANNOUNCES DEBUT LP 1ST BATH OUT APRIL 14TH
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AVID DANCER – “All Your Words Are Gone” – Listen

February 15, 2015 XS Noize

Stereogum premiered the first single “All Your Words Are Gone,” and describe the track as “… gentle, even fragile – lightweight indie-pop delivered in quivering, mouselike falsetto,” going on to say it, “twinkles delicately but […]

NEW SINGLE FROM 'CUT' - ‘PAGE 59’
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CUT – ‘Page 59’ – Listen

February 13, 2015 XS Noize

‘Page 59’, co-produced and engineered by Sean Read of The Rockingbirds, was recorded in London at the Famous Times studio in Homerton. Released on signed limited edition seven inch silver vinyl and available to download, […]

TEAM OF EXPERTS - DECEMBER MOON - Listen
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TEAM OF EXPERTS – DECEMBER MOON – Listen

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Danish alternative rock duo Team of Experts have released the song ‘December Moon’. The atmospheric highway rock influenced track is the first single from the band’s forthcoming EP ‘Sardonique’ which will be released in March. […]

ELSTOW - EVIL DREAMS - Listen
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ELSTOW – EVIL DREAMS – Listen

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

In July 2012 Jared Shaw and Chel Browne sent a couple of low-fi demos to Peats Ridge Festival on a whim. Having played only one live show together, their obsession with music was very much […]

THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE WILL RELEASE 'MUSIQUE DE FILM IMAGINE' ON 27TH APRIL
Track Of The Day

THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE – PHILADELPHIE STORY ( with Soko) – Listen

February 10, 2015 XS Noize

‘Musique de film imaginé’ (music for film imagined) is a soundtrack that pays homage to the great European film directors of the late 50’s and 60’s, such as François Truffaut & Jean-Luc Godard (to name […]

COURTNEY BARNETT - 'PEDESTRIAN AT BEST'
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COURTNEY BARNETT – ‘PEDESTRIAN AT BEST’

February 9, 2015 XS Noize

Following-up 2013’s critically-lauded “The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas” (which, as the title suggests, collected her first two self-released EPs to beguiling effect), “Sometimes I Sit And Think…” cements Barnett’s standing as one […]

ORPHAN BOY - 'BEATS LIKE DISTANT TIDES' - listen
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ORPHAN BOY – ‘BEATS LIKE DISTANT TIDES’ – listen

February 6, 2015 XS Noize

Orphan Boy have announced details of the release of a new single, the first to be taken from their forthcoming third album. Beats Like Distant Tides will be released digitally though Concrete Recordings on Monday […]

SHINERS - KARMA (IS COMING TO GET YOU)
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SHINERS – KARMA (IS COMING TO GET YOU)

February 5, 2015 XS Noize

Sick of living in a time where money, rather than talent, warrants success and minimum wage jobs won’t pay the rent? So Are SHINERS. SHINERS grew up at the height of Britpop with their parents’ […]

MYLETS - 'TREMBLING HANDS' - listen
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MYLETS – ‘TREMBLING HANDS’ – listen

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

Under the moniker Mylets, Henry Kohen takes on the roles of several musicians at once. The wunderkind guitarist who, at 17, became the youngest artist signed to Sargent House has since established his reputation as […]

GRACE - PLUTO - listen, watch video
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GRACE – PLUTO – listen, watch video

February 3, 2015 XS Noize

Anchored by a minimal beat amidst pulsing synths and stuttering drums, ‘Pluto’ is the debut offering from Australian native, Grace – out now via Liberation Music. Produced by Dave Sitek (TV On The Radio), Pluto […]

CAMERON BLAKE - ULTRASOUND -  listen
Track Of The Day

CAMERON BLAKE – ULTRASOUND – listen

February 2, 2015 XS Noize

Writing about current events without coming off cliché, preachy or cynical is a tricky business. During the struggle for civil rights and the protests against Vietnam, the adaptability of the folk genre to political statement […]

JOHN FRUSCIANTE (TRICKFINGER) - AFTER BELOW - listen
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JOHN FRUSCIANTE (TRICKFINGER) – AFTER BELOW – listen

January 30, 2015 XS Noize

The latest chapter in the electronic evolution of guitarist John Frusciante features a new project under his Trickfinger guise and has him utilizing the classic hardware that spawned the eternal acid template. Frusciante’s desire to […]

PHONE HOME - BEAN - listen
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PHONE HOME – BEAN – listen

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

From their new EP released 23 January. Engineered and Mixed by Matt Labozza Produced by Matt Labozza and Phone Home Written and Performed by Phone Home. Phone Home are an instrumental duo consisting of Michael […]

FAERGROUND ACCIDENTS - SHE MAKES ME WANT TO DIE - watch
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FAERGROUND ACCIDENTS – SHE MAKES ME WANT TO DIE – watch

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

She Makes Me Want to Die’ is the story of a relationship breaking up, but in place of bleak reflection the track is driven by kinetic, agressive and infectious energy. This is a tale of […]

LIFE IN FILM - 'GET CLOSER' - listen
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LIFE IN FILM – ‘GET CLOSER’ – listen

January 27, 2015 XS Noize

Produced by Stephen Street (The Smiths, Blur, Kaiser Chiefs), ‘Get Closer’ is an upbeat indie-pop song that fuses a blues sentiment with introspective lyrics, catchy hooks and propulsive rhythms. The track was written over the […]

BC CAMPLIGHT - 'YOU SHOULD'VE GONE TO SCHOOL' - Listen
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BC CAMPLIGHT – ‘YOU SHOULD’VE GONE TO SCHOOL’ – Listen

January 26, 2015 XS Noize

Lost treasure needn’t be found in the distant past; the 21st century hides many artists who disappeared into the great wide yonder. BC Camplight is one such example. The alter-ego of American songwriter Brian Christinzio […]

APHEX TWIN // COMPUTER CONTROLLED INSTRUMENTS PT2 // 23RD JANUARY 3
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APHEX TWIN – DISKHAT ALL PREPARED1MIXED [SNR2MIX] – listen/download

January 23, 2015 XS Noize

Aphex Twin will release his new EP Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments PT 2 today via Warp. Earlier this week, he shared an alternate mix of that release’s first track via Soundcloud, It’s called “Diskhat ALL […]

IDC - 'WHATS GOING ON HERE?' - listen
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IDC – ‘WHATS GOING ON HERE?’ – listen

January 22, 2015 XS Noize

Back with a brand new single, ‘What’s Going On Here?’ is a three minute pocket opus that defies categorisation in the same way the Avalanches made their own. It features the full range of IDC’s […]

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