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          The Cure announce “The Show of a Lost World” — remixed, recut, remastered — arriving on Blu-ray & DVD this December

          November 28, 2025

          On 1st November 2024, The Cure released their widely acclaimed, now Grammy-nominated album Songs Of A Lost World. To mark the occasion, the band performed the album in full — for the first and only […]

          Matt Cardle
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          Matt Cardle Returns with New Album ‘The Great Escape’ and First Single ‘Drinking Dreams’

          November 27, 2025

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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

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          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

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          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 […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘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 […]

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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 […]

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          Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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 […]

          Bastille
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          LIVE REVIEW: Bastille – Songs from The First 15 Years at The O2, London

          November 19, 2025

          With three UK number-one albums, a string of major hits, and—impressively—their original core line-up still intact since forming in 2010, now seems the perfect moment for Bastille to take stock of everything they’ve built.  Their […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
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          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 […]

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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
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          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: 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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          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 […]

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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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        • The Altered Hours
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          November 27, 2025

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          The Clause
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          Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
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          Roland Gift on 40 Years of Fine Young Cannibals & His New Christmas Single | XS Noize Podcast #259

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Depeche Mode: “M” Live Film and “Memento Mori: Mexico City” Album Out December 5th

October 22, 2025 XS Noize

As the October 28th opening of the DEPECHE MODE: M limited theatrical engagement approaches, Columbia Records and Sony Music Vision announce two landmark physical releases: The CD/DVD and CD/Blu-ray bundles of the feature film DEPECHE MODE: M (package contents […]

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Depeche Mode Unveil Trailer for Forthcoming Film ‘Depeche Mode: M’

September 17, 2025 XS Noize

DEPECHE MODE: M, a unique cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture’s relationship with death, framed by the iconic live performances of Depeche Mode, is coming to cinemas and IMAX®  worldwide for a limited […]

Depeche Mode
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Depeche Mode Set October 28 Release for ‘Depeche Mode: M’ — Coming to Cinemas & IMAX Worldwide

August 12, 2025 XS Noize

Following a rapturous reception at this year’s Tribeca Festival, Depeche Mode, along with Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision, announce the release of the feature film DEPECHE MODE: M, coming to cinemas and IMAX worldwide […]

Depeche Mode
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Depeche Mode Introduces ‘Depeche Mode: M’ – A Striking New Cinematic Experience

April 10, 2025 XS Noize

Depeche Mode has announced an expressive and dynamic cinematic film titled Depeche Mode: M, featuring interstitials and archival footage from the band’s Mexico City shows on the 2023-2024 Memento Mori Tour.  The feature-length film, conceptualized and directed by […]

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DEPECHE MODE continue vinyl singles series with ‘Spirit | The 12″ Singles’

July 31, 2024 XS Noize

Sony Music Entertainment will continue the Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project with the release of Spirit | The 12″ Singles on 20 September 2024. Spirit | The 12″ Singles, a collector’s edition deluxe box […]

Humanist
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HUMANIST share new single ‘Brother’ feat Dave Gahan from upcoming album ‘On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World’

June 11, 2024 XS Noize

Following the singles “The Beginning (My God)” and “Too Many Rivals”, today Humanist share the anthemic new single “Brother” from their upcoming album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World out 26th July […]

IN FOCUS// Depeche Mode @ Utilita Arena, Birmingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Depeche Mode @ Utilita Arena, Birmingham

January 26, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

Depeche Mode delivered an electrifying performance in Birmingham on January 24th, showcasing their musical prowess in a spectacular manner. The current lineup, featuring Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Peter Gordeno, and Christian Eigner, took the stage […]

XS Noize Albums of 2023
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XS Noize Albums of the Year 2023

December 27, 2023 XS Noize

In a year brimming with musical innovation and emotional resonance, the XS Noize 2023 Albums of the Year list reflects the diverse tapestry of sounds that have left an indelible mark on the music landscape. […]

Vince Clarke – Songs of Silence
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ALBUM REVIEW: Vince Clarke – Songs of Silence

November 17, 2023 Iam Burn

When you review an album, you usually get a bit of spiel from the PR company telling you a bit about the background of the artist and some details about their new release. The second […]

Depeche Mode
News

DEPECHE MODE announce iconic film collection ‘Strange/Strange Too’ to be released on DVD/Blu-ray for the first time

October 26, 2023 XS Noize

Sony Music Entertainment will release Depeche Mode’s Strange/Strange Too (a much sought-after collection of music videos directed and filmed in Super 8 by Anton Corbijn) on Friday, December 8. Strange/Strange Too will be released through […]

Depeche Mode
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DEPECHE MODE announces the launch of the ‘Memento Mori’ White Label Remix Series

October 20, 2023 XS Noize

Depeche Mode unveils new dimensions of “My Favourite Stranger” with today’s digital release of five new remixes of the track hailed by Allmusic for its “pulsing menace” that “builds to discomfiting yet alluring levels of […]

Depeche Mode
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DEPECHE MODE release video for ‘My Favourite Stranger’ & unveil Vinegar Hill Sessions

September 28, 2023 XS Noize

Depeche Mode has revealed two strikingly different visual aspects of ‘My Favourite Stranger,’ another standout from its universally acclaimed Memento Mori (Columbia Records), hailed by Allmusic for its “pulsing menace” that “builds to discomfiting yet […]

VINCE CLARKE
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VINCE CLARKE announces his debut solo album ‘Songs of Silence’ – Watch the video for first track ‘The Lamentations of Jeremiah’

September 6, 2023 XS Noize

VINCE CLARKE has announced details of his debut solo album, Songs of Silence, a 10-track lyric-less album of uncategorisable ambient beauty. The album will be available on vinyl, CD and digitally via Mute on 17 […]

Depeche Mode
News

DEPECHE MODE continue vinyl singles series with ‘Delta Machine | The 12″ Singles’

August 29, 2023 XS Noize

Sony Music Entertainment will continue the Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project with the release of Delta Machine | The 12″ Singles on 6 October 2023. Delta Machine | The 12″ Singles, a collector’s edition deluxe box set, contains six 12″ […]

The Anchoress
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THE ANCHORESS announces ‘Versions’ – ten re-imaginings of songs by the likes of Depeche Mode, The Cure & Nirvana

August 4, 2023 XS Noize

The Elton John championed, Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) will release her album of modern reworkings, ‘Versions’ this autumn via the recently relaunched Drowned in Sound label, compiling ten re-imaginings […]

Dave Gahan
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DAVE GAHAN releases new single ‘Mother of Earth’ with The Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project

July 22, 2023 XS Noize

Nearly ten years in the making, The Task Has Overwhelmed Us is the long-awaited fourth volume in The Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project series.  Following We Are Only Riders (2009), The Journey Is Long (2012) […]

Depeche Mode
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DEPECHE MODE announce additional European shows in Winter 2024

July 10, 2023 XS Noize

Depeche Mode will bring the Memento Mori Tour back to Europe in 2024! Following stadium and arena shows across Europe, Mexico, Canada, and the US this summer and autumn, Depeche Mode today announced 29 new […]

Depeche Mode
News

DEPECHE MODE announce 12″ vinyl singles collector’s edition box set of ‘Sounds Of The Universe’

June 13, 2023 XS Noize

Sony Music Entertainment will continue the Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project with the release of Sounds Of The Universe | The 12″ Singles on 4 August 2023. Sounds Of The Universe | The 12″ […]

Depeche Mode
News

DEPECHE MODE release ‘Ghosts Again (Remixes)’

May 5, 2023 XS Noize

Depeche Mode has released ‘Ghosts Again (Remixes’), a collection of Martin Gore and Dave Gahan-approved reinterpretations of the single from the band’s universally acclaimed 15th studio album, Memento Mori (Columbia Records). Out now across digital […]

Depeche Mode - Memento Mori
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode – Memento Mori

March 24, 2023 David McElroy

A thing that is overlooked about Depeche Mode is their constant need to keep moving, innovating, and recording new material, something their contemporaries rarely do, if they do it at all. Look at U2 – […]

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