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        • the cure
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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

          ‘The Great Escape’ cements Matt’s longevity as a recording artist in a career that now spans over 15 years, with record sales in excess of 3 million. Matt Cardle’s stunning four-octave vocal range made him […]

          Saint Etienne
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          Saint Etienne Announce Farewell UK & Ireland Tour for September 2026

          November 27, 2025

          Saint Etienne played their first ever live show on 15 November 1990 at Heaven nightclub in London, just months after releasing their debut single ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’. Since then, they’ve appeared at […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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

          Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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// 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, […]

  • 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
        • The Altered Hours
          Podcast

          The Altered Hours: Cathal Mac Gabhann on Their Stunning New Self-Titled Album | XS Noize Podcast #261

          November 27, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by guitarist and songwriter Cathal Mac Gabhann from Cork alt-rock and shoegaze outfit The Altered Hours — one of Ireland’s most vital underground […]

          The Clause
          Podcast

          Pearce Macca: The Clause’s Rise and Debut Album “Victim of a Casual Thing” | XS Noize Podcast #260

          November 23, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Pearce Macca — frontman of Birmingham indie-rockers The Clause, a band whose rise has become one of the most inspiring new stories […]

          Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
          Podcast

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

          November 16, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Roland Gift — the iconic voice of Fine Young Cannibals and one of the most instantly recognisable singers in British music. With […]

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TAYLOR SWIFT had a moment when the crowd sang 'All Too Well' back to her on tour
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Everything you need to know about seeing Taylor Swift at Anfield

May 27, 2024 XS Noize

Taylor Swift is set to perform her first show in England on her Eras Tour when she arrives in Liverpool next month to play at Anfield. Swiftie’s based in the UK are eagerly awaiting the […]

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Podcast

Inside the Soundscape: A Conversation with BANNERS on ‘All Back to Mine’

April 24, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #175 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to award-winning Liverpudlian pop singer, and songwriter BANNERS (aka Michael Nelson) about his new album All Back to Mine. BANNERS is known for […]

KEYSIDE
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Liverpool four-piece KEYSIDE release new single ‘Turn Back the Time’

February 9, 2024 XS Noize

KEYSIDE are front and centre of the burgeoning Liverpool scene that is revitalising the city’s sound, with a set ready for “the fresh fields of festival season” (Liverpool Noise) that has lit up Liverpool’s O2 […]

Jamie Webster
Gigs

JAMIE WEBSTER announces HUGE Sefton Park hometown show and details of new album 10 FOR THE PEOPLE

August 2, 2023 XS Noize

The scale of public support for the songs of the singular, life-as-he-sees-it-singing, aspirational indie voice of Jamie Webster looks set to reach new heights as he announces the release of his third album, 10 For […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL announce TWO 2023 albums with new single – WILD BIRD

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Singular psych-folk-pop-rock wanderers, The Coral revel in a resurgent phase of artistic enquiry and announce that TWO albums will be released later this year at the same time as revealing their first new music since […]

Miles Kane
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MILES KANE releases new single ‘Baggio’ from his forthcoming new album ‘One Man Band’

May 17, 2023 XS Noize

Miles Kane releases ‘Baggio’, the second cut from his forthcoming new album One Man Band, out August 4th on Modern Sky Records. A cosmic song about childhood life and belief, ‘Baggio’ is straight-up, guitar-driven brilliance as […]

LIVE REVIEW: Ladytron & DSM IV at The Camp And Furnace, Liverpool
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Ladytron & DSM IV at The Camp And Furnace, Liverpool

March 16, 2023 Jay Roberts

Although the weather was dismal, the venue of the camp and furnace was the setting for Saturday’s doubleheader, Ladytron and The DSM IV. For those unfamiliar, the Camp and Furnace is a quirky venue located […]

Interpol
Gigs

INTERPOL announce their return to the UK this year with five headline shows

March 13, 2023 XS Noize

Interpol have announced their return to the UK this year with five headline dates in Brighton, Leeds, Edinburgh, Bristol and Liverpool across May, June and July. The band will be joined by special guests Water […]

BANNERS
News

BANNERS releases his NEW EP ‘I Wish I Was Flawless, I’m Not’ on January 13th

January 9, 2023 XS Noize

Following a flurry of raw and heartfelt offerings these last few months, including “Easy,” “Perfectly Broken,” “Keeps Me Going,” and “Happier,” Liverpool native Michael Nelson, aka BANNERS. returns with his eagerly-awaited new EP I Wish […]

Liverpool-based four-piece CRAWLERS release new single 'F*ck Me (I Didn't Know How To Say)'
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Liverpool-based four-piece CRAWLERS release new single ‘F*ck Me (I Didn’t Know How To Say)’

May 24, 2022 XS Noize

Liverpool-based four-piece CRAWLERS today share their stunning new single ‘F*ck Me (I Didn’t Know How To Say)’. The single, the band’s second release on Polydor Records, is a compelling concoction of big, grungy riffs which […]

Michael Head and The Red Elastic Band share video for new single 'American Kid'
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Michael Head and The Red Elastic Band share video for new single ‘American Kid’

May 11, 2022 XS Noize

The cinematic nature of Michael Head’s songwriting comes flickering to the fore in American Kid, the latest track to be released from the critically-acclaimed Bill Ryder-Jones-produced album Dear Scott. With words, pictures and melody pouring […]

STONE announce new UK tour dates alongside new single 'Stupid'
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STONE announce new UK tour dates alongside new single ‘Stupid’

February 9, 2022 XS Noize

STONE share a new single ‘Stupid’ today, another fierce and roguish offering from the rising Liverpool four-piece, accompanied by an appropriately chaotic music video. STONE have already sold out their debut national headline tour set […]

Liverpool's SEATBELTS release video for new single 'Citylines' - Watch Now!
New Music

Liverpool’s SEATBELTS release video for new single ‘Citylines’ – Watch Now!

March 8, 2021 XS Noize

Seatbelts release the video for the new single ‘Citylines’ out now, taken from their forthcoming EP Welcome Simplicity. ‘Citylines’ is about yearning for experience. Yearning for the feeling of space, bathed in nature beyond the […]

Liverpool’s ‘brothers sin’ GENERATION share video for new single 'Suicidal Champagne' - Watch Now!
New Music

Liverpool’s ‘brothers sin’ GENERATION share video for new single ‘Suicidal Champagne’ – Watch Now!

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

Fearless and pheromone-filled, Liverpool’s ‘brothers sin’, James and Dean Carne, re-enter the night as lippy punk pair, Generation and set a course for the deepest corners of ego, desire and mania with glitter and blood […]

INTERVIEW: Rising indie band THE LATHUMS discuss 'Ghosts' EP and upcoming debut album 1
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INTERVIEW: Rising indie band THE LATHUMS discuss ‘Ghosts’ EP and upcoming debut album

October 15, 2020 XS Noize

The emergence of the melodic indie band from Wigan with heart-quickening live intensity, near-spiritual positive energy and literary influences has thrilled The Lathums’ growing, all-ages fanbase covering all corners of the UK. In an 18-month […]

CHILDREN OF THE STATE release their brand new single ‘Big Sur’ - Watch Video
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CHILDREN OF THE STATE release their brand new single ‘Big Sur’ – Watch Video

April 10, 2020 XS Noize

Doncaster & Bolsover indie rock outfit CHILDREN OF THE STATE have released their brand new single, ‘Big Sur’, produced by The Coral’s Ian Skelly and engineered by Chris Taylor at Liverpool’s iconic Parr Street Studios. […]

New album from ex John Peel favourite's new project, Liverpudlian duo 'RUINS' - 20th April
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New album from ex John Peel favourite’s new project, Liverpudlian duo ‘RUINS’ – 20th April

March 2, 2018 XS Noize

Existing somewhere between dream and memory, the lyrically enchanting songs of Ruins present a melodic honesty, as joyous and melancholic as the human heart. Recorded in Liverpool’s Crosstown Studios, the duo’s intimate storytelling takes the […]

RED RUM CLUB release new single Calexico - Listen Now! 1
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RED RUM CLUB release new single Calexico – Listen Now!

February 7, 2018 XS Noize

Check out the new single from Red Rum Club. Its called ‘Calexico’ and its a must listen. ‘Calexico’ is released Friday 16th February on ROOFTOP. Red Rum Club is a sextet from Liverpool, channelling ‘Tarantino […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY announce summer residency at The Magnet, Liverpool with EVOL
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY announce summer residency at The Magnet, Liverpool with EVOL

June 15, 2017 XS Noize

Liverpool promoters EVOL have teamed up with Deltasonic Records and the group leading the current and future musical charge The Vryll Society to produce a summer residency at The Magnet consisting of three headline shows […]

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