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          Kula Shaker return with uplifting new track ‘Be Merciful’ from forthcoming album Wormslayer

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          Consistently one of Britain’s most exhilarating live bands, Kula Shaker have evolved from a phenomenally successful anomaly of the Britpop era to step into an adventurous, ambitious and hallucinogenic new era with the release of […]

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          Emily Fern
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          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Belair Lip Bombs – Again

          November 10, 2025

          The Australian indie scene has long perfected the art of masking malaise behind sun-drenched, jangly guitar pop, and Melbourne’s The Belair Lip Bombs deliver a textbook example with their punchy second album, Again. Over ten […]

          Swim School
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Swim School – Swim School

          November 4, 2025

          Swim School have delivered a super cool debut album that manages to combine a classic indie feel with a modern edge. Filled with powerful riffs, enchanting melodies and runaway choruses, “This Is The Debut Album” […]

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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: Thornhill Bring Their Electrifying BODIES Tour to Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Thornhill Bring Their Electrifying BODIES Tour to Leeds

          November 11, 2025

          One of Australia’s most exciting modern rock exports, Thornhill, stormed into Leeds on November 6th as part of their BODIES tour — bringing with them a night of sheer intensity, emotion, and energy. The evening […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello – Rock City, Nottingham – October 30th Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello Ignite Rock City with Their Signature ‘Gypsy Punk’ Fury

          November 3, 2025

          On October 30th, the unstoppable Gogol Bordello stormed into Rock City and tore the place apart in the best possible way. From the moment they hit the stage, it was clear the crowd was in […]

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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// 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, […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
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          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
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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

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          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

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        • ALKY
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          ALKY on breaking the cycle with debut album ‘Rinse & Repeat’ | XS Noize Podcast #258

          November 13, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by ALKY — the Dublin-born indie-rock artist and former Emmy-nominated audio engineer whose raw, heartfelt songwriting is making serious waves across Ireland’s indie […]

          The Charlatans
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          Martin Blunt – The Charlatans: Inside new album ‘We Are Love’ | XS Noize Podcast #257

          November 9, 2025

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          Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256
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          Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256

          November 2, 2025

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DAVID BOWIE'S ‘Repetition ’97’ music video released to watch for the first time
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DAVID BOWIE’S ‘Repetition ’97’ music video released to watch for the first time

April 10, 2020 XS Noize

DAVID BOWIE CHANGESNOWBOWIE an unreleased nine-track album is to be made available early for fans on streaming services to celebrate the original date of Record Store Day 2020 which was to feature the LP and […]

LIVE REVIEW: Glasshouse – Berlin Trilogy at The Black Box, Belfast
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Glasshouse – Berlin Trilogy at The Black Box, Belfast

January 14, 2020 Max Pilley

As part of the ongoing Out to Lunch Festival in Belfast, tonight sees Dublin’s 12-piece ensemble Glasshouse make the journey north to perform their current project, a collection of chamber orchestra interpolations of music from […]

Parlophone Records announce DAVID BOWIE IS IT ANY WONDER? a six-track EP of unreleased and rare tracks
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Parlophone Records announce DAVID BOWIE IS IT ANY WONDER? a six-track EP of unreleased and rare tracks

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Parlophone Records is proud to announce DAVID BOWIE IS IT ANY WONDER? a six-track EP of unreleased and rare tracks to be released over six weeks. The first of these is a previously unreleased version […]

BOOK REVIEW: BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams By Michael Allred, Steve Horton and Laura Allred 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams By Michael Allred, Steve Horton and Laura Allred

January 2, 2020 Michael Barron

The legacy of David Bowie’s death has been honoured with countless books, being chosen as the first solo artist to feature on an entire Royal Mail stamp set, having his own Trump card game and […]

REVIEW: David Bowie - Trump Card Game 1
Book Reviews

REVIEW: David Bowie – Trump Card Game

September 24, 2019 Michael Barron

Whilst digital and streaming consumption of music itself is increasingly outmanoeuvring physical music sales; XS Noize has shown that the demand for music-related products from graphic novels to card games is increasing. XS Noize has […]

THE BOWIE COLLECTIVE announce three UK shows for November 2019 1
Gigs

THE BOWIE COLLECTIVE announce three UK shows for November 2019

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

The game-changing, immersive theatrical and musical experience that is The Bowie Collective are delighted to announce three UK shows for November 2019, in Bath, Buxton and Swansea Doing for ‘tribute bands’ what Cirque de Soleil […]

REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE
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REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

“Rebel Rebel” The David Bowie experience are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 21st June 2019. “Rebel Rebel” are a 6 piece (nine piece for larger gigs) David Bowie […]

The David Bowie is… Augmented Reality app Launched Today
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The David Bowie is… Augmented Reality app Launched Today

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

The David Bowie is… Augmented Reality app has been made available today (January 8th) on what would have been David Bowie’s 72nd birthday. Along with narration from the Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman the app features […]

DAVID BOWIE feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland
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DAVID BOWIE feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland

December 22, 2018 XS Noize

David Bowie feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland in 1987. The 69-year-old star passed away in 2016 after a secret battle with cancer but Irish musician Christy Dignam, […]

New Sky Arts documentary on iconic Hansa Studios: By The Wall 1976-90 airs on 10th January
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New Sky Arts documentary on iconic Hansa Studios: By The Wall 1976-90 airs on 10th January

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

‘Hansa Studios: By the Wall 1976-90’ is a brand new, feature-length film by Mike Christie documenting the historical, cultural and artistic significance of Hansa Studios – an iconic music recording studio complex situated in Berlin. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Spirit
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DEPECHE MODE – Release Cover Video Of DAVID BOWIE’S “HEROES” On Song’s 40th ANNIVERSARY…

September 22, 2017 XS Noize

After including a cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” in their Global Spirit Tour set list in Europe and North America, Depeche Mode today released a video of their haunting, emotionally-charged version of the song. The […]

David Bowie: "No Plan" EP to Get Physical CD & Vinyl Release
New Music

David Bowie: “No Plan” EP to Get Physical CD & Vinyl Release

February 6, 2017 XS Noize

Featuring the three final David Bowie studio recordings during the sessions for his 28th and final album, ★, the No Plan EP is now being made available on CD and special vinyl formats including a […]

DAVID BOWIE: 'No Plan' Video and EP Released On His 70th Birthday
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DAVID BOWIE: ‘No Plan’ Video and EP Released On His 70th Birthday

January 11, 2017 XS Noize

One minute past midnight on January 8th, the day that would have been David Bowie’s 70th birthday, a subtly stunning video for the song “No Plan” surfaced quietly, watch BELOW. The “No Plan” clip was […]

Lazarus Cast Album Featuring Final David Bowie Recordings 1
News

Lazarus Cast Album Featuring Final David Bowie Recordings

September 12, 2016 XS Noize

As the November 8 UK opening of Lazarus at London’s King Cross Theatre approaches, the cast and band of the original New York production will release their versions of the David Bowie songs from the […]

DAVID BOWIE  ★ FIRST #1 U.S. ALBUM TOPS CHARTS WORLDWIDE INCLUDING THE UK, AUSTRALIA
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DAVID BOWIE: “I Can’t Give Everything Away”

April 6, 2016 XS Noize

“I Can’t Give Everything Away” is the third single from Bowie’s 28th and final record, ★. Released January 8, 2016, ★ has since sold nearly 2 million copies globally, hitting #1 in more than 20 […]

Art of the Front Man # 3: Working with DAVID BOWIE by DANNY SABER
Saber Bytes

Art of the Front Man # 3: Working with DAVID BOWIE by DANNY SABER

January 21, 2016 Danny Saber

Art of the Front Man # 3: DAVID BOWIE “The Man Who Fell To Earth” If “they “walk among us, David Bowie was definitely one of them. My first collaboration with David Bowie was two remixes […]

DAVID BOWIE  ★ FIRST #1 U.S. ALBUM TOPS CHARTS WORLDWIDE INCLUDING THE UK, AUSTRALIA
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DAVID BOWIE ★ FIRST #1 U.S. ALBUM TOPS CHARTS WORLDWIDE INCLUDING THE UK, AUSTRALIA

January 20, 2016 XS Noize

David Bowie’s 28th album has been confirmed as his first to top the U.S. charts. ★ has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling in excess of 180,000 units since its January 8, […]

BOWIE – A REAL STAR MAN
Features

BOWIE – A REAL STAR MAN

January 16, 2016 XS Noize

I hadn’t even heard Changes when I saw The Breakfast Club for the first time, but his words spoke to my ten-year-old self. I was one of the children they were spitting on. As I grew, I […]

ALBUM REVIEW: David Bowie - Blackstar
Classic Albums

ALBUM REVIEW: David Bowie – Blackstar

January 16, 2016 Lori Gava

Reviewer’s Note (I was in the midst of reviewing this album when the news was announced that David Bowie had left us. I was already enthralled with the album before his passing and would tell […]

MUSIC LEGEND DAVID BOWIE DIES AGED 69
News

MUSIC LEGEND DAVID BOWIE DIES AGED 69

January 11, 2016 XS Noize

David Bowie has died just days after his 69th birthday. The music legend passed away surrounded by loved ones following an 18-month battle with cancer. The sad news – which came less than a week […]

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