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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 […]

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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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          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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          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 […]

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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: 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

          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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          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
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          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
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          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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ON THE TURNTABLE: Róisín Murphy – Hit Parade

September 11, 2023 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here weekly. Okay, let’s address the elephant in the room right away: if you think Róisín […]

fader
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RÓISÍN MURPHY returns with the video for brand new single ‘Fader’

June 20, 2023 XS Noize

Róisín Murphy returns today with a brand new single, “Fader”, the third puzzle piece to be taken from her highly anticipated upcoming album ‘Hit Parade’, produced in collaboration with electronic music auteur DJ Koze. Set […]

Róisín Murphy
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RÓISÍN MURPHY announces new album, ‘Hit Parade’ & shares new single ‘The Universe’

May 17, 2023 XS Noize

The inimitable and boundary-pushing Róisín Murphy today announces her highly anticipated forthcoming album, ‘Hit Parade’, produced in collaboration with electronic music virtuoso DJ Koze. The 13-track compendium of genre-melding gems is set for release on […]

Róisín Murphy
Gigs

Róisín Murphy signs to record label Ninja Tune & shares new single ‘CooCool’

March 8, 2023 XS Noize

Creative force Róisín Murphy announces her signing to the revered record label Ninja Tune, which arrives hand-in-hand with Murphy’s first new music since 2021, “CooCool”, produced by electronic music auteur DJ Koze. Murphy once again […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY
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RÓISÍN MURPHY to perform at the historic Royal Albert Hall on the 11th of May

January 31, 2023 XS Noize

The inimitable Róisín Murphy is set to perform at the historic and beloved Royal Albert Hall on the 11th of May. Pre-sale tickets are available to purchase from 10:00 AM GMT on the 1st of […]

Róisín Murphy
Gigs

RÓISÍN MURPHY announces an open-air summer show at Trinity Summer Series on 2nd July 2023

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

Disco-pop queen Róisín Murphy has announced an open-air summer show at Trinity Summer Series on 2nd July 2023. This will surely be thrilling news for her legions of Irish fans who weren’t lucky enough to […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Róisín Murphy - Overpowered
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Róisín Murphy – Overpowered

July 30, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Reissue of the sophomore album from the […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY announces 'Crooked Machine' remix album & shares new single 'Assimilation' 1
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RÓISÍN MURPHY announces ‘Crooked Machine’ remix album & shares new single ‘Assimilation’

April 7, 2021 XS Noize

Today Róisín Murphy announces “Crooked Machine”, a reinterpretation of 2020s hugely successful and critically acclaimed LP “Róisín Machine”, by producer Crooked Man aka DJ Parrot. If “Róisín Machine” was the big night out… this is […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY announces Mixcloud global live stream event on November 14th
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RÓISÍN MURPHY announces Mixcloud global live stream event on November 14th

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

With her much anticipated fifth album “Roisin Machine” now out in the world and racking up the critical plaudits, the incomparable Roisin Murphy now heats things up even more by announcing a special live streaming […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY Announces new album 'Róisín Machine' - Hear new single 'Something More' 2
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RÓISÍN MURPHY Announces new album ‘Róisín Machine’ – Hear new single ‘Something More’

July 31, 2020 XS Noize

Today Róisín Murphy shares full details of her highly anticipated new album, the fabulously titled “Róisín Machine”. Her first full-length project since 2015’s Mercury Nominated “Hairless Toys” and 2016’s equally revered “Take Her Up To […]

WATCH: RÓISÍN MURPHY 'LIVE @ HOME' - A series of 6 ground-breaking short films created in lockdown
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WATCH: RÓISÍN MURPHY ‘LIVE @ HOME’ – A series of 6 ground-breaking short films created in lockdown

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Róisín Murphy created a series of 6 performance videos for the renowned Manchester club night Homoelectric’s recent Stay Homo 12 hour live stream – a rave for these times – and you can now watch them in all […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY Returns with a new single, ‘Murphy’s Law’ - Listen Now
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RÓISÍN MURPHY Returns with a new single, ‘Murphy’s Law’ – Listen Now

March 4, 2020 XS Noize

Today Róisín Murphy returns with a new single, ‘Murphy’s Law’, produced once again by long time collaborator DJ Parrot, on the eve of Murphy’s headline slot at BBC 6 Music Festival at London’s Roundhouse on […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY today releases 'Narcissus (The Crooked Mixes)'
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RÓISÍN MURPHY today releases ‘Narcissus (The Crooked Mixes)’

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

Hot on the platform heels of the self directed, Raffaella Carrà homaging, tour de force video for “Narcissus” and a seminal live set at Homobloc in Manchester – a masterclass in sound and vision which […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY shares video for 'Narcissus' - Watch Now
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RÓISÍN MURPHY shares video for ‘Narcissus’ – Watch Now

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Now well and truly established as her own creative-director, Róisín Murphy has blessed us with another incredible, self-directed video. For her brand new, string-drenched, hard-driven disco epic “ Narcissus”, Murphy channels the mood at the […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY shares the hard-driven, string-drenched, disco epic 'Narcissus' - Listen Now
Gigs

RÓISÍN MURPHY shares the hard-driven, string-drenched, disco epic ‘Narcissus’ – Listen Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Hot on the slinky heels of the slow-burning dancefloor smash “Incapable”, which spent this summer burning up clubs from one end of the globe to the other, Róisín Murphy today shares the hard-driven, string-drenched, disco EPIC “Narcissus”.  […]

LIAM GALLAGHER Announces 3ARENA, DUBLIN Show, SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER + Shares New Track, The River 1
Playlists

XS Noize June PLAYLIST – Listen Now

July 8, 2019 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The June 2019 edition features tracks from Heads Off, JARV […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY shares a new track ‘Incapable’- Listen Now
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RÓISÍN MURPHY shares a new track ‘Incapable’- Listen Now

June 5, 2019 XS Noize

Today Róisín Murphy, one of music’s most creative forces, shares a new track ‘Incapable’,  produced by long-time collaborator DJ Parrot aka Crooked Man and released via Skint Records. Murphy’s ‘Incapable’ is a shimmering,  shuffling,  club ready house track […]

FAT WHITE FAMILY Share the Roisin Murphy-directed video to “Tastes Good With The Money” - Watch Now
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FAT WHITE FAMILY Share the Roisin Murphy-directed video to “Tastes Good With The Money” – Watch Now

March 20, 2019 XS Noize

Following the recent announcement of their third album, Serfs Up! , Fat White Family have shared the video to ” Tastes Good With The Money “, an absurd Monty Python-inspired ‘romp’ directed by Roisin Murphy. […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY Shares Video for “PLAYTHING” - Watch Now
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RÓISÍN MURPHY Shares Video for “PLAYTHING” – Watch Now

June 29, 2018 XS Noize

Over the past few years of her illustrious and unpredictable career, Roísín Murphy has steered every creative element, and the key to this is her music videos. Across the albums “Hairless Toys” and “Take Her […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY Shares the self-directed video for “All My Dreams”
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RÓISÍN MURPHY Shares the self-directed video for “All My Dreams”

May 18, 2018 XS Noize

From Moloko onwards, Róisín Murphy has always gravitated towards a deep groove. But here, with Baltimore maverick musician/producer/DJ Maurice Fulton, she’s gone and made some of the most hip-twitching, pleasure-centre-stimulating music of her life. Today […]

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