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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 […]

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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
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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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          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 […]

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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
          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 […]

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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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        • Oliver Murray
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          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
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          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
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          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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RIDE's Mark Gardener and 2Square of France's Telepopmusik share 'Chained' single
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RIDE’s Mark Gardener and 2Square of France’s Telepopmusik share ‘Chained’ single

June 23, 2020 XS Noize

Now that shoegaze kingpins Ride are in touring limbo, frontman Mark Gardener has been busy with recording, production, mixing and mastering work at his OX4 Sound Studio. He has also released a new single, called […]

ANDY BELL from Ride remixes new bdrmm single - Listen Now
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ANDY BELL from Ride remixes new bdrmm single – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

bdrmm ’s current single ‘A Reason To Celebrate’ has been remixed by Ride man Andy Bell and the new version is out now on all digital platforms. In his GLOK guise, the guitarist has turned […]

RIDE's Mark Gardener teams with Telepopmusik's 2Square on 'Chained' single
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RIDE’s Mark Gardener teams with Telepopmusik’s 2Square on ‘Chained’ single

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Mark Gardener presents ‘Chained’, a single for which he collaborated with 2Square, a.k.a. Stephan Haeri of France’s Telepopmusik. This song comes from deep space, as Gardener elucidates on a past attempt to face, beat and […]

Join ALAN McGEE Co-founder of Creation Records & who discovered OASIS live in conversation
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Join ALAN McGEE Co-founder of Creation Records & who discovered OASIS live in conversation

February 5, 2020 XS Noize

ALAN McGEE is the outspoken, maverick genius behind the mighty Creation Records and has worked with some of the most significant bands of the last 30 years including Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Humanist - Humanist
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Humanist – Humanist

February 1, 2020 Lee Campbell

‘Humanist’, inspired and created by musician Rob Marshall, brilliantly explores the deep and dark recesses of the human race, supported by an array of ground-breaking artists. As morality, spiralling suicide rates, the fragility of the […]

RIDE Announce Belfast Show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday 7th June 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See RIDE @ Belfast’s Limelight, 2 on Friday 7th June 2019

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band RIDE plays a headline show at the Limelight 2 on Friday 07th June 2019. The bands most recent album release ‘ Weather Diaries’ is the fifth studio album by the English rock […]

RIDE Announce Belfast Show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday 7th June 2019
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RIDE Announce Belfast Show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday 7th June 2019

April 8, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band RIDE is pleased to announce a headline show at the Limelight 2 on Friday 07th June 2019. The bands most recent album release ‘ Weather Diaries’ is the fifth studio album by […]

THE CURE are coming to Ireland - 40 years of hits and more - Malahide Castle, Saturday 8th June 2019 1
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The Cure have announced Ride, The Twilight Sad and just mustard to line up for Malahide Castle

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

The Cure has announced Ride, The Twilight Sad and just mustard as special guests for their sold-out show in Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Saturday 8 June 2019, subject to licence. The Cure, who return to […]

DESERT SHIPS to release their second album ‘Eastern Flow’ on 01.03.19
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DESERT SHIPS to release their second album ‘Eastern Flow’ on 01.03.19

January 12, 2019 XS Noize

Following critically received debut album ‘Doll Skin Flag’ in 2012, and EP ‘Skyliner’ in 2014, Desert Ships release their second album‘Eastern Flow’ on 01.03.19. Mixed by Mark Gardener (of resurgent shoegaze band Ride) and recorded at Abbey Road Studios by Haydn […]

Album Review: RIDE - 'Weather Diaries'
Album Reviews

Album Review: RIDE – ‘Weather Diaries’

June 20, 2017 Lori Gava

Fans of the influential band Ride are being richly rewarded for their Job like patience. It has been over 20 years since the last installment to the Ride discography. Many fans have despaired over whether […]

ALBUM REVIEW: HURRICANE #1 - Find Out What You Love and Let it Kill You
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: HURRICANE #1 – Find Out What You Love and Let it Kill You

December 16, 2015 XS Noize

Hurricane #1 formed in Oxford in 1996 by Andy Bell, formerly of Ride, and vocalist/guitarist Alex Lowe. The band also consisted of Will Pepper on Bass and Gareth Farmer on the sticks. They released their […]

Watch 'Morning Rise' by PURE PHASE ENSEMBLE 4 feat. Mark Gardener (of Ride)
New Music

Watch ‘Morning Rise’ by PURE PHASE ENSEMBLE 4 feat. Mark Gardener (of Ride)

September 29, 2015 XS Noize

Despite the fact that celebrated shoegaze pioneers RIDE are in the midst of their world tour, you can now hear the sweet vocals and guitar of frontman Mark Gardener on the latest single from Pure […]

EXCLUSIVE - TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 - 'Think Of The Sunshine' - Listen
Track Of The Day

EXCLUSIVE – TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 – ‘Think Of The Sunshine’ – Listen

August 20, 2015 Marty Clarke

Hurricane #1 formed in Oxford in 1996 by Andy Bell, formerly of Ride, and vocalist/guitarist Alex Lowe. The band also consisted of Will Pepper on Bass and Gareth Farmer on the sticks. They released their self-titled album […]

PURE PHASE ENSEMBLE 4 - feat. Mark Gardener (RIDE) to release 'Live at SpaceFest' LP
New Music

PURE PHASE ENSEMBLE 4 – feat. Mark Gardener (RIDE) to release ‘Live at SpaceFest’ LP

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

Pure Phase Ensemble is an international music collective, created especially for the SpaceFest festival in Gdansk, which takes place annually in December and is organised by the Nasiono Association. The city of Gdansk plays host […]

INTERVIEW: MARK GARDENER talks new record with ROBIN GUTHRIE and Ride reunion
Interviews

INTERVIEW: MARK GARDENER talks new record with ROBIN GUTHRIE and Ride reunion

July 5, 2015 XS Noize

Shoegaze veterans Mark Gardener and Robin Guthrie have released their latest collaboration, the excellent new album ‘Universal Road’, I caught up with Mark Gardener recently to hear all about it.   How did the album with Robin Guthrie […]

ALBUM REVIEW: ROBIN GUTHRIE AND MARK GARDENER - UNIVERSAL ROAD
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ROBIN GUTHRIE AND MARK GARDENER – UNIVERSAL ROAD

July 5, 2015 Lori Gava

Robin Guthrie and Mark Gardener, Two storied musicians from the seminal bands UK bands Cocteau Twins and Ride, have collaborated on the release of Universal Road. Each artist brings a life time of musical experience […]

RIDE CONFIRM REUNION AND ANNOUNCE TOUR
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RIDE CONFIRM REUNION AND ANNOUNCE TOUR

November 19, 2014 XS Noize

Shoegazers Ride have announced their return, confirming a series of live dates for 2015, and in return pleasing their fan base who sensed it coming following Beady Eye’s recent split. The band will reunite in […]

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