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          The Veils Return with New Album “Fragile World” — Hear “Lungs” and See UK Dates

          February 27, 2026

          Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Asphodels’ in 2025, The Veils quickly return with a bold and invigorated new album titled ‘Fragile World’, out 19 June on V2 Records. The first single ‘Lungs’ is released […]

          Little Barrie
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          Little Barrie Announce ‘Gravity Freeze’ Out 22 May 2026 – Hear ‘More Bad Miles Of Road’

          February 26, 2026

          Little Barrie announce details of their new album Gravity Freeze, released Friday 22nd May 2026 on Easy Eye Sound. The trio, fronted by in-demand guitarist Barrie Cadogan, also have today shared the first single, ‘More […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Announces 2003 Live Album ‘In The Big Room’ – Out March 13, 2026

          February 26, 2026

          Peter Gabriel will release the live album ‘In The Big Room’ on 13 March 2026. In The Big Room captures Peter Gabriel and band recorded live in the Big Room at Real World Studios on […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Hen’s Teeth

          February 23, 2026

          Iron and Wine, the moniker of singer/songwriter Samuel Beam, is releasing his much anticipated follow up to 2024’s Light Verse at the end of February. Hen’s Teeth is a slightly darker sibling to Beam’s poetic […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

          Philadelphia shoegaze standard-bearers Nothing return in 2026 with A Short History Of Decay, a record that feels less like a reinvention and more like a reaffirmation of everything they’ve quietly perfected over the past decade […]

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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
          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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre Credit Wiktoria Wolny
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

          February 26, 2026

          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

        • 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// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          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 […]

  • 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
        • Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          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
          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 […]

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          Podcast

          Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

          February 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band’s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a […]

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
          Podcast

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

          February 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to revisit Howl — the band’s third album and a bold creative left turn […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

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U2 Unveil Aoife McCardle's short film based on 'Every Breaking Wave' - Watch
New Music

NEARLY 1/4 OF iTUNES USERS ARE STILL LISTENING TO U2

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

An independent study has concluded that U2 accounted for 23% of all music listened on iOS devices throughout January 2015. The study, conducted by the Kantar Group, found that not only was U2 the most-listened-to […]

GAZ COOMBES - releases new single 'Detroit' on 6th April - watch video
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES – releases new single ‘Detroit’ on 6th April – watch video

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes follows his recent solo album ‘Matador’ with the release of new single “Detroit” on 6th April 2015. A tale of a late night existential crisis set to glorious widescreen Kraut-heavy power pop, “Detroit” […]

U2 - premiere new promo video for current single 'Every Breaking Wave' - watch
New Music

U2 – premiere new promo video for current single ‘Every Breaking Wave’ – watch

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

From U2’s latest album Songs Of Innocence, the video for ‘Every Breaking Wave’ is directed by Belfast-born Aoife McArdle and drawn from her 13-minute short film of the same name. Set against the social and […]

ANDREW WEATHERALL REMIXES NOEL GALLAGHER TRACK 'IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT' listen here
New Music

Listen to a stream of ‘Chasing Yesterday’ the new album from Noel Gallagher now!

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds brand new album ‘Chasing Yesterday’ is out next Monday 2nd March! If you can’t wait till then, iTunes are streaming the full album ahead of release, right now…head over here […]

BLUR - unveil lyric video for 'Go Out' - watch
New Music

BLUR – unveil lyric video for ‘Go Out’ – watch

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

Blur will return on April 27th with The Magic Whip, the band’s first new album in 12 years. The Magic Whip marks the band’s eighth album to date and first since 2003’s Think Tank. The […]

GLASS ANIMALS - unveil new video for 'Black Mambo'
Gigs

GLASS ANIMALS – unveil new video for ‘Black Mambo’

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

Glass Animals are pleased to unveil the video to their new single, Black Mambo. The single is released on 23rd March through Wolf Tone/Caroline International, and taken from their acclaimed debut album, ZABA. Watch Black […]

KING KARTEL:  share new track 'Come At Me Now' - listen
Gigs

KING KARTEL: share new track ‘Come At Me Now’ – listen

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

Released on CD and as a digital download ‘Come At Me Now’ is the highly anticipated new single from King Kartel, a band renowned for their infectious indie-infused rock. Formed in September 2012, King Kartel […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SIMMER - DOUSE - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: SIMMER – DOUSE – Listen

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

Ambient-punk newcomers Simmer. are pleased to announce the details of their second EP ‘Yellow Streak’ which will be released with Brighton-based punk and hardcore-championing independent label Dog Knights Productions on 30th March 2015. You can […]

THE PRODIGY announce new single - "WILD FRONTIER" out March 30th - Watch Video
New Music

THE PRODIGY announce new single – “WILD FRONTIER” out March 30th – Watch Video

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their 6th studio album ‘The Day Is My Enemy’ on March 30th, The Prodigy have announced that they will release a new single brimming with psychotic joy – ‘Wild Frontier’ […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS UNVEIL 'STRAIGHT' VIDEO WATCH HERE
New Music

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS: Share “We’ve come so Far” video -Watch

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

Having previously shared “We’ve Come So Far,” one of the many standout tracks on Transfixiation, the band is following it up with an official video directed by Matt Conboy. Also a former Death By Audio […]

FUFANU release their debut single ‘Circus Life’/ ‘Goodbye’ on 6th April - Listen
New Music

FUFANU release their debut single ‘Circus Life’/ ‘Goodbye’ on 6th April – Listen

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

Formerly operating as techno duo, Captain Fufanu, with the addition of live instrumentation – and the band name shortened to a more economical Fufanu (“the Captain was left behind at a rave in Cologne”) – […]

GRACE HARTREY: Shares debut single - 'Kings & Queens' - Listen
New Music

GRACE HARTREY: Shares debut single – ‘Kings & Queens’ – Listen

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

Specialising in fingerstyle techniques and folk style vocals, Welsh songstress Grace Hartrey has been making waves in South Wales for the last few years with her acoustic guitar and honest lyrics. Now based between Cardiff […]

FOO FIGHTERS - SONIC HIGHWAYS
News

FOO FIGHTERS: SONIC HIGHWAYS DVD/BLU RAY AND DIGITAL RELEASE VIA iTUNES APRIL 7

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh off winning the fans’ vote to be named Best International Act at the NME Awards while in the thick of a massive Australia/New Zealand stadium tour, Foo Fighters have confirmed the details of the […]

ERASURE -  Share 'SACRED: TO BLACK LIGHT ODYSSEY REMIX' - Listen
New Music

ERASURE – Share ‘SACRED: TO BLACK LIGHT ODYSSEY REMIX’ – Listen

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have unveiled a new remix from their forthcoming single, Sacred, out on 16 March 2015. Listen to Black Light Odyssey’s take on Erasure’s anthemic track BELOW: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/191576683″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” […]

MINI MANSIONS Set to release new album 'The Great Pretenders' on the 23rd March
Gigs

MINI MANSIONS Set to release new album ‘The Great Pretenders’ on the 23rd March

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

The LA-based trio return to the UK in February on a major UK tour supporting Royal Blood. Mini Mansions’ forthcoming new album, The Great Pretenders, will be released on the 23rd March 2015 on T […]

EARLY GHOST - 'Devil’s Got Me Now' - Listen
Track Of The Day

EARLY GHOST – ‘Devil’s Got Me Now’ – Listen

February 23, 2015 XS Noize

Early Ghost announce details of their new single “Devil’s Got Me Now,” which is released 23rd March 2015 via digital download and vinyl. The single follows last year’s “Everything Goes With It,” which saw support […]

CAMERON BLAKE - ALONE ON THE WORLD STAGE
Album Reviews

CAMERON BLAKE – ALONE ON THE WORLD STAGE

February 23, 2015 Lori Gava

Classically trained violinist turned folk singer/songwriter Cameron Blake releases his fourth studio recording, “Alone on the World Stage” on March 16th. The release is a sophisticated collection of earnest, forthright indie folk songs that engage […]

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY 1
Vinyl Five

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 23/02/2015

February 22, 2015 Kenny Murdock

Check out this weeks ‘Vinyl Five for Monday 23/2/15’, The essential vinyl you should own this week, carefully selected by Kenny Murdock from Belfast’s best vinyl record store ‘Sick Records Belfast‘. About ‘Sick Records, Belfast’ […]

CATFISH COAST TO COAST: A photo tour across America with CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN PT 2 15
Features

CATFISH COAST TO COAST: A photo tour across America with CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN PT 2

February 22, 2015 Julie Blore-Bizot

This is Catfish Coast to Coast: five cities, five photographers, five favorite shots, and five questions documenting each photographer’s impressions of the event. Join us on a journey to Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, and […]

I US & WE - Release ' Mono' EP in April - Listen
New Music

I US & WE – Release ‘ Mono’ EP in April – Listen

February 20, 2015 XS Noize

Jordan Doverspike, Evan Doverspike and Aaron Doverspike are brothers based in California who write and perform captivating dream pop they describe as “clean and unadulterated”. Their EP, the beautifully atmospheric ‘Mono’ was recorded in their […]

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