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          The Dream Machine channel Beach Boys-style wall-of-sound on new single ‘Things That Make Us Cry’

          January 13, 2026

          If the best songs were always sung with a tear in the eye, then The Dream Machine’s latest single, Things That Make Us Cry adds to the canon of the saddest, most beautiful songs to seek hope as the […]

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          ARCHIVE share new single ‘City Walls’ from forthcoming album ‘Glass Minds’

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          Matt Cardle
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          Matt Cardle Kicks Off 2026 with New Single ‘Fading Lights’ from Upcoming Album ‘The Great Escape’

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          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

          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
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          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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          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast Credit: Becca McCaffrey
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          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast

          December 29, 2025

          The Mary Wallopers returned to Belfast on 23 December fresh from five consecutive nights at Glasgow’s Barrowlands, and if there was any risk of fatigue, it never showed. From the opening song, pints were flying, […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live

          December 23, 2025

          On 13 December, Bradford proudly celebrated the strength and legacy of the Yorkshire heavy music scene with Wool City Rockers, staged at the city’s newly refurbished Bradford Live. The line-up brought together three iconic bands […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
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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// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
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          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

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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 […]

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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
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          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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          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 […]

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          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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          Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on Planet X, cultural decay, and the evolution of the band | XS Noize Podcast #264

          December 6, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Jason Williamson, the fiercely articulate frontman of Sleaford Mods, to explore the band’s most ambitious and unflinching record yet: The Demise Of […]

          Oliver Murray
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          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 […]

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The Sherlocks announce UK & European headline tour for 2025

October 8, 2024 XS Noize

The Sherlocks are on a roll, the Sheffield indie favourites having smashed a massive homecoming show at Don Valley Bowl, bounded across Europe as guests to Keane confirmed to support Shed Seven on a 23-date […]

The Sherlocks
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The Sherlocks announce new album ‘Everything Must Make Sense!’

September 30, 2024 XS Noize

Has the ‘People Like You & Me’ era been the best chapter yet in The Sherlocks’ story? You’d better believe it. The album instantly became the highest charting record of their career to date when […]

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THE SHERLOCKS share new single ‘Remember All The Girls’

July 21, 2023 XS Noize

The Sherlocks’ recent singles have seen the band throw themselves headfirst into a sound that ups the ante in every possible way: hookier, edgier, full of attitude and just plain bigger than anything they’ve done […]

The Sherlocks
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THE SHERLOCKS share new single ‘Don’t Let It Out’ from their upcoming album ‘People Like Me & You’

March 31, 2023 XS Noize

The Sherlocks’ recent single ‘Sirens’ delivered a big moment for the band, their fierce and uncompromising new sound rewarded with extensive Radio 1 airplay including Jordan & Vick’s Tune of the Week as well as […]

THE SHERLOCKS
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THE SHERLOCKS announce new album ‘People Like Me & You’ – Hear new single ‘Sirens’

February 3, 2023 XS Noize

The Sherlocks enter a newly reinvigorated supersonic stage in their career as they announce the 11th August release of their upcoming fourth album ‘People Like Me & You’. It’s the latest set from the indie/alt-rock […]

Kaiser Chiefs
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KAISER CHIEFS, THE FRATELLIS & THE SHERLOCKS kick-off their huge UK arena tour next month

October 7, 2022 XS Noize

One of Britain’s most treasured bands, the multi-award-winning Kaiser Chiefs, will kick off their nationwide UK arena tour on 2 November in Swansea with live favourites The Fratellis and The Sherlocks. Formed in Leeds in […]

THE SHERLOCKS share new single "Games You Play"
New Music

THE SHERLOCKS share new single “Games You Play”

December 3, 2021 XS Noize

3rd December sees The Sherlocks share their newest single “Games You Play”, the fourth track released from their anticipated forthcoming LP, World I Understand. Kicking off with the gentle strumming of an acoustic guitar and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Sherlocks - World I Understand
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Sherlocks – World I Understand

November 22, 2021 Randall Radic

British indie/alt-rock outfit The Sherlocks release their third album, World I Understand, which displays a different lineup than their first two albums. In 2020, The Sherlocks were finishing their U.K. tour and about to leave […]

THE SHERLOCKS announce UK 2022 headline tour
Gigs

THE SHERLOCKS announce UK 2022 headline tour

October 12, 2021 XS Noize

The Sherlocks have announced their UK headline tour, taking place in February and March 2022. Bolton-upon-Dearne’s The Sherlocks were certainly a slow-burn overnight sensation. Ascending swiftly from stints in working men’s clubs to rammed, buzzing […]

THE SHERLOCKS announce new album 'World I Understand' & share single 'City Lights'
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THE SHERLOCKS announce new album ‘World I Understand’ & share single ‘City Lights’

August 13, 2021 XS Noize

Alt-rock stalwarts The Sherlocks, comprised of Kiaran Crook (vocals), Brandon Crook (drums), Alex Proctor (guitar) and Trent Jackson (bass), have today announced their latest album World I Understand – out 19th November via TeddyBoy Records. […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new single 'One Day' ahead of UK headline tour 2
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THE SHERLOCKS release new single ‘One Day’ ahead of UK headline tour

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

The Sherlocks will release track ‘One Day’, taken from second album ‘Under Your Sky’ which is out now on Infectious Music and received some excellent critical reviews. ‘One Day’ is a modern love song. It […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Sherlocks - Under Your Sky
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Sherlocks – Under Your Sky

October 10, 2019 Michael Barron

Two years ago the Bolton upon Dearne quartet charted impressively with their debut LP Live for the Moment, entering the top ten. Before they were signed, The Sherlocks became the first unsigned act since the […]

THE SHERLOCKS announce Reading & Leeds Festival slots as well as Neighbourhood Festival Headline
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THE SHERLOCKS announce Reading & Leeds Festival slots as well as Neighbourhood Festival Headline

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

The Sherlocks announce that they will be playing sets at Reading (Friday) and Leeds (Saturday) Festival this year at 5 pm on the Festival Republic stage. They’ve also recently announced that they’ll be headlining Neighbourhood […]

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

THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show at OH YEAH CENTRE, October 5th 2019
New Music

THE SHERLOCKS announce new album & release new single ‘NYC (Sing It Loud)

June 18, 2019 XS Noize

With their 2017 debut album ‘Live For The Moment’, Sheffield quartet The Sherlocks established themselves as key contenders in a new wave of British bands keeping alt-rock and indie vital for a new generation of […]

THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show at OH YEAH CENTRE, October 5th 2019
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THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show at OH YEAH CENTRE, October 5th 2019

June 17, 2019 XS Noize

British alternative rock band The Sherlocks are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on October 05th 2019. The quartet’s debut release ‘Live For The Moment’ proved to be a big […]

THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHugh's Basement Bar,  Weds 17th October
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THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHugh’s Basement Bar, Weds 17th October

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

British Indie/Alternative band The Sherlocks are pleased to announce a Belfast headline show at McHughs Basement Bar on Wednesday 17th October 2018. The band’s debut album ‘Live for the moment’ was released in August 2017 […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
Gigs

THE SHERLOCKS – Announce biggest UK headline tour to date

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Following the recent success of their debut album, ‘Live For The Moment’, The Sherlocks have today announced their biggest UK headline tour to date in February 2018 (full dates below). The tour will go on […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: The Sherlocks’ Andy Davidson: “”One of them was out of time & Brandon threw a drumstick at the back of Kiaran’s head””

August 9, 2017 XS Noize

After a sold out UK Tour last September, Sheffield four-piece The Sherlocks have been relentlessly touring the UK ahead of the release of their debut album and dates have included joining both Kings Of Leon […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
Gigs

THE SHERLOCKS unveil new single ahead of debut album

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

The Sherlocks have today announced the release of their single titled ‘Live For The Moment’ ahead of their debut album of the same name, due for release August 18th. ‘Live For The Moment’ is an […]

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