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        • Callum Beattie
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          Callum Beattie Unveils New Single “Pins and Needles” Ahead of Album “Indi” — Out January 23rd

          December 5, 2025

          It’s the best time to be Callum Beattie. After selling out a huge sold-out arena date at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro (a gig which saw The Scotsman describe him as “a Caledonian Sam Fender”), his 2026 live plans are upscaling too with a massive […]

          Gipsy Kings
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          Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo Announce New Album “Historia” — Out May 15th

          December 5, 2025

          The Grammy Award-winning Gipsy Kings and their leader/founder Tonino Baliardo broke the mould with their self-titled album back in 1987. It was a time when the US and UK charts were almost completely devoid of […]

          tom smith
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          Editors Frontman Tom Smith Brings His Solo Show to Belfast’s Mandela Hall – 6 May 2026

          December 4, 2025

          Tom Smith, the unmistakable voice of Editors, will play an intimate headline show at Mandela Hall, Belfast, on 6th May 2026. This rare solo appearance sees Smith performing a selection of brand-new material alongside reimagined […]

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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 […]

        • 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

          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance

          December 1, 2025

          Gary Numan, one of electronic music’s most enduring and influential pioneers, brought his epic live show to Nottingham’s Rock City on 25 November, and the atmosphere was nothing short of electric. Calling the venue “buzzing” […]

          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 […]

        • 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, […]

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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
          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
          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
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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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        • Oliver Murray
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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 […]

          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 […]

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OZZY OSBOURNE announces rescheduled 2020 European dates
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The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne Set to Premiere This Year

May 29, 2025 XS Noize

Ozzy Osbourne is one of the most legendary and enduring figures in the music industry, and fans are set to get to know even more about him this year. The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne […]

pop rock icons
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BOOK REVIEW: Pop Rock Icons by Philippe Margotin

December 15, 2022 Michael Barron

Judging by the front cover, one might expect Pop Rock Icons to be festooned with infographics. It isn’t. Instead, it’s a collection of photographs depicting “London’s Swingin’ 60s & 70s”. Rather than homogenise and cluster […]

Danny Saber
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INTERVIEW: Legendary music producer Danny Saber on working with the biggest names in music

December 4, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #111 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with legendary music producer Danny Saber who has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Michael Hutchence, Shaun Ryder, Joe […]

5 Underrated Albums From Rock Legends Worth Revisiting in 2020 1
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5 Underrated Albums From Rock Legends Worth Revisiting in 2020

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

The album is dead, some claim. Long live the Spotify playlist, others might say. And yet, while the way we listen to music might have changed in recent years, it’s perhaps too premature to cite […]

BLACK SABBATH celebrates the 50th anniversary of 'Paranoid' with vinyl reissue 1
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BLACK SABBATH celebrates the 50th anniversary of ‘Paranoid’ with vinyl reissue

August 6, 2020 XS Noize

Widely regarded as innovators of the musical genre which came to be known as Heavy Metal, legendary Birmingham-bred Black Sabbath celebrates the 50th anniversary in 2020 of their multi-million selling album Paranoid with a 5-LP/4CD […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ozzy Osbourne - Ordinary Man
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ALBUM REVIEW: Ozzy Osbourne – Ordinary Man

February 13, 2020 Daniel Lynch

With Ordinary Man, Ozzy Osbourne reminds us that he’s anything but.  A difficult 2019 for the Prince of Darkness resulted in the cancellation of all his tour dates and in early 2020 he revealed he’d been diagnosed […]

OZZY OSBOURNE announces rescheduled 2020 European dates
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OZZY OSBOURNE announces rescheduled 2020 European dates

November 11, 2019 XS Noize

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has just announced rescheduled shows in the UK and Europe on his “NO MORE TOURS 2” tour. The six-week trek–originally scheduled […]

OZZY OSBOURNE set to release his new album in January after hitting the studio during a difficult year
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OZZY OSBOURNE set to release his new album in January after hitting the studio during a difficult year

October 29, 2019 XS Noize

Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne will release his first new solo album in almost a decade in January, according to his wife Sharon. The legendary hard rocker – whose most recent solo album was ‘Scream’ […]

OZZY OSBOURNE isn't quitting touring
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OZZY OSBOURNE isn’t quitting touring

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Ozzy Osbourne will “still tour”, despite being in the middle of his “farewell tour” named ‘No More Tours 2’. The 70-year-old rocker has backtracked on his decision to put an end to his touring days, as […]

OZZY OSBOURNE to kick off "NO MORE TOURS 2" European tour @ Dublin's 3ARENA
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OZZY OSBOURNE to kick off “NO MORE TOURS 2” European tour @ Dublin’s 3ARENA

September 3, 2018 XS Noize

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®- winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE today revealed details about his forthcoming “NO MORE TOURS 2,” a reference to his 1992 “No More Tours” trek. The […]

Top Ten Ranked: Black Sabbath
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Top Ten Ranked: Black Sabbath

July 29, 2016 Landon Murray

Rarely in music do bands come around that are as amazing and important to a single genre as the Birmingham based Black Sabbath. Many people consider Led Zeppelin to be the cornerstone of the hard […]

INTERVIEW: Michael Hutchence Producer Danny Saber talks about new track 'Friction' 1
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LEGENDARY MUSIC PRODUCER DANNY SABER TO WRITE COLUMN FOR XS NOIZE

August 21, 2015 XS Noize

“Ever wondered what it’s like to work in the music business? What happens in the studio? How do those magic tracks come to life? XSNoize are pleased to announce that we can now offer you […]

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