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        • Courtney Barnett
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          Courtney Barnett Announces New Album “Creature of Habit” with New Single “Site Unseen” ft. Waxahatchee

          January 20, 2026

          Today, GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett announces her highly-anticipated fourth studio album, Creature of Habit, out March 27 on Fiction Records. The record features 10 tracks, including the brand new single and music video “Site […]

          Tori Amos
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          Tori Amos Returns With New Album ‘In Times of Dragons’ and 35-Date US Summer Tour

          January 20, 2026

          A pioneer across platforms, Tori Amos is a multiplatinum singer-songwriter, pianist and composer who is nominated for a GRAMMY for the soundtrack to her 2025 New York Times bestselling children’s book Tori and the Muses. […]

          Jack Savoretti
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          Jack Savoretti announces Ulster Hall, Belfast headline show on November 2, 2026

          January 20, 2026

          Today, Jack Savoretti announces a 29-date UK and European tour – his biggest to date. The dates will round off a major year for Jack, following the release of his ninth studio album We Will […]

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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: 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 […]

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          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 […]

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        • 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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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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        • 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
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          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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IN FOCUS// The Libertines at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Libertines at Rock City, Nottingham

October 26, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

One of the UK’s most beloved indie quartets, The Libertines, lit up Rock City in Nottingham on October 21st. As the band took the stage, Pete Doherty, wrapped in a khaki parka with his hood […]

The Libertines - All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Libertines – All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade  

April 9, 2024 John Kearns

The very notion that The Libertines would release a stunning fourth album in 2024 is something that would have seemed ridiculously over-optimistic, if not utterly preposterous, twenty years ago… writes John Kearns. However, here we […]

The Libertines
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THE LIBERTINES announce 4 extra live shows in November 2024

March 18, 2024 XS Noize

The Libertines, who release their eagerly awaited new album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade on April 5th, are thrilled to see their UK/IRELAND tour sell out within hours—faster than any previous tour in their […]

The Libertines
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THE LIBERTINES release new single ‘Oh Shit’ from their eagerly awaited album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’

March 6, 2024 XS Noize

The Libertines release a fabulous new single (quite possibly the most Libertines single ever!) on Wednesday 6th March. Entitled “Oh Shit”, it is an earworm anthem for these economically challenging times. It is taken from […]

The Libertines
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THE LIBERTINES announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

February 16, 2024 XS Noize

The last gang in town, The Libertines, who release their hotly anticipated new album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade on March 15th, have announced a UK & Irish tour commencing in Dublin on 23rd […]

The Libertines
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THE LIBERTINES release new single ‘Shiver – from the band’s forthcoming new album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’

January 19, 2024 XS Noize

The Libertines are cock-a-hoop to announce the release of a new single, “Shiver”, taken from the band’s forthcoming new album, All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade.  Peter Doherty and Carl Barât co-write Shiver: Carl “Peter […]

The Libertines
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THE LIBERTINES share video for new single ‘Night Of The Hunter’

December 6, 2023 XS Noize

The Libertines are delighted to announce the release of a wonderful new song, a Shakespearean tale of blood and revenge, entitled “Night of The Hunter”, which is taken from the band’s forthcoming fourth studio album, […]

The Libertines 2023 Photo Credit Ed Cooke
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THE LIBERTINES announce new album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’ & share first single ‘Run Run Run’

October 13, 2023 XS Noize

The Libertines are excited to announce the release of their fourth studio album entitled All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade, out 8th March 2024. The release marks the band’s first new album in nine years […]

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BUZZCOCKS to be inducted in Music Walk Of Fame by Carl Barat & Gary Crowley tomorrow

September 7, 2023 XS Noize

The legendary punk pioneers Buzzcocks will be inducted into the Music Walk Of Fame in Camden tomorrow, where they will take their place alongside illustrious artists such as David Bowie, The Who, Madness and Amy […]

THE LIBERTINES To Play Special 20th Anniversary Show @ OVO Arena Wembley, Saturday 23rd July 2022 1
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THE LIBERTINES To Play Special 20th Anniversary Show @ OVO Arena Wembley, Saturday 23rd July 2022

June 16, 2022 XS Noize

To celebrate the release of their astonishing debut album ‘Up The Bracket’, The Libertines will be performing a special 20th-anniversary show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on 23 July 2022. With a 20th Anniversary Edition […]

THE LIBERTINES Announce UP THE BRACKET 20th Anniversary Shows
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Libertines at Kentish Town Forum

February 28, 2022 Michael Barron

The last three London shows of The Libertines’ latest tour in December 2021 were unfortunately cancelled owing to Carl Barât testing positive for COVID 19. This was upsetting for both the band and fans, as […]

DIRTY PRETTY THINGS celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album at the Electric Ballroom in Camden on Thursday 24th March
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DIRTY PRETTY THINGS celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album at the Electric Ballroom in Camden on Thursday 24th March

December 13, 2021 XS Noize

After a 15-year absence Carl Barât, Anthony Rossomando and Gary Powell, aka Dirty Pretty Things, are dusting off their instruments to celebrate the 15th anniversary (a Covid year late) of their debut album ‘Waterloo To […]

THE LIBERTINES Announce UP THE BRACKET 20th Anniversary Shows
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THE LIBERTINES Announce UP THE BRACKET 20th Anniversary Shows

November 29, 2021 XS Noize

Up The Bracket arrived like a raging bull in a tired post-Britpop china shop and introduced the world to The Libertines, a new gang of London bohemians, whose ragged tunes, red military tunics, opiated poetry […]

THE LIBERTINES announce a fifteen-date Christmas jaunt across the UK in November and December 1
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THE LIBERTINES announce a fifteen-date Christmas jaunt across the UK in November and December

April 12, 2021 XS Noize

GIDDY UP A DING-DONG TOUR 15 UK SHOWS (NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021) The Libertines are pleased as punch to announce a fifteen-date Christmas jaunt across the UK in November and December, including two shows at London’s O2 […]

LIVE REVIEW: Carl Barât & Peter Doherty @ Somewhere Festival, Hackney Empire, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Carl Barât & Peter Doherty @ Somewhere Festival, Hackney Empire, London

September 7, 2019 Michael Barron

The longevity of The Libertines was always a bone of contention. Having split up in 2004, both Barât and Doherty moved on to several new bands and solo projects. After a six-year wait there was […]

THE LIBERTINES announce UK Christmas and European shows
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THE LIBERTINES announce UK Christmas and European shows

June 24, 2019 XS Noize

The Libertines announce a nine-date Christmas jaunt across the UK in December, along with shows in France, Germany, Luxembourg, Brussels and The Netherlands in October and November. Tickets, for what is The Libertines first headline […]

LIVE REVIEW: A Peaceful Noise @ ULU 25th November 2017
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: A Peaceful Noise @ ULU 25th November 2017

November 27, 2017 Michael Barron

The circumstances which resulted in A Peaceful Noise (now in its second year) are tragic. This concert was held to raise money for the Nick Alexander Trust in memory of Nick Alexander who was killed […]

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