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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

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
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          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 […]

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          ‘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: 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
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          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 […]

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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
          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
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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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        • Jordan Anthony
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          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
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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 […]

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          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
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          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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JAMES ATKIN EX EMF TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM 'A COUNTRY MILE' THROUGH PLEDGE MUSIC
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JAMES ATKIN (EMF) – Solo Album Out March 2nd & Live Dates Announced

February 20, 2015 XS Noize

James Atkin makes his solo live debut next month in support of his album ‘A Country Mile’, out on March 2nd. Full details of “A Country Mile” are below for you. The ex-EMF singer will […]

THE CATHODE RAY - Return with new single, 'Resist' - Listen
New Music

THE CATHODE RAY – Return with new single, ‘Resist’ – Listen

February 20, 2015 XS Noize

The Cathode Ray return with a new single ‘Resist’ taken from their forthcoming Album ‘Infinite Variety’. At just over two minutes long, ‘Resist’ is short and snappy, a sort of crazy punk rock/krautrock oompah hybrid. […]

MODERN BOYS - Share new video 'Schoolyard' - Watch/Listen
New Music

MODERN BOYS – Share new video ‘Schoolyard’ – Watch/Listen

February 20, 2015 XS Noize

Modern Boys is a new synth pop duo from Copenhagen, Denmark. Based in a songwriting tradition from the world of pop, and a sound/production drawing on a darker and more electronic background. You could think […]

EYES OF OTHERS debut EP 'Base Thrill'  Released: 16th March 2015
Gigs

EYES OF OTHERS debut EP ‘Base Thrill’ Released: 16th March 2015

February 20, 2015 XS Noize

Eyes of Others is the solo project of John Bryden who has recently been working with Transgressive producer, David Pye, on his debut Base Thrill Ep. Set for release on 16 March 2015, it encompasses […]

THIS WILL DESTROY YOU - Share video for "NEW TOPIA"
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THIS WILL DESTROY YOU – Share video for “NEW TOPIA”

February 20, 2015 XS Noize

In other This Will Destroy You news, the band will set off on a North American tour next month, also playing two shows at Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus. A full run of dates can be found […]

SAM LEE -  Premieres new track 'Blackbird', Listen
New Music

SAM LEE – Premieres new track ‘Blackbird’, Listen

February 20, 2015 XS Noize

Sam Lee is very much a 21st-century artist. He travels throughout the United Kingdom and beyond recording new versions of old songs on his iPhone and laptop. The Fade in Time, Sam Lee’s second release, […]

LE VOLUME COURBE - The House
Track Of The Day

LE VOLUME COURBE – The House

February 20, 2015 XS Noize

Le Volume Courbe – meaning “the volume curve” – is hard to put in a genre box. They don’t play rock ‘n roll, and they don’t play world music. It’s out-of-this-world music. It’s in-your-own-world music, […]

IDLEWILD – EVERYTHING EVER WRITTEN
Album Reviews

IDLEWILD – EVERYTHING EVER WRITTEN

February 19, 2015 David McElroy

It seemed Idlewild were over when their hiatus was announced five years ago. It’s usually a worrying sign when a band makes that announcement and as the years pass by without any action, the end […]

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS TO RELEASE BIOGRAPHY 'THE RISE OF THE SUPER FURRY ANIMALS' IN 2015
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SUPER FURRY ANIMALS – Biography ‘THE RISE OF THE SUPER FURRY ANIMALS’ out now!

February 19, 2015 XS Noize

A biography based on Super Furry Animals has been released this week. The Rise of the Super Furry Animals, written by music journalist Ric Rawlins, has hit stores. Rawlins, formerly digital editor of Artrocker, will […]

BLUR RETURN! -  New Album 'THE MAGIC WHIP' Out April 27th - Listen to new track 'Go Out' here 2
New Music

BLUR RETURN! – New Album ‘THE MAGIC WHIP’ Out April 27th – Listen to new track ‘Go Out’ here

February 19, 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 […]

DEAD KENNEDYS - Announce June 2015 UK/EU Headline Tour
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DEAD KENNEDYS – Announce June 2015 UK/EU Headline Tour

February 19, 2015 XS Noize

Legendary US punk band, Dead Kennedys, have announced a string of UK and EU headline tour dates for June 2015. 2014 saw the group play a handful of UK gigs, including a sold out night […]

SEASICK STEVE - Releases ‘Summertime Boy’  New Single Out March 20th - Watch
New Music

SEASICK STEVE – Releases ‘Summertime Boy’ New Single Out March 20th – Watch

February 19, 2015 XS Noize

Seasick Steve announces new single and surprising new video ‘Summertime Boy’, from his sensational new album, ‘Sonic Soul Surfer’, both released March 20th on Caroline International. ‘Summertime Boy’ is Steve’s unique way of celebrating the […]

ECSTATIC VISION ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH ENSLAVED AND YOB
New Music

ECSTATIC VISION ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH ENSLAVED AND YOB

February 19, 2015 XS Noize

Philadelphia, PA heavy psych quartet ECSTATIC VISION have completed work on their forthcoming full-length debut. Recorded at various studios throughout Philadelphia, the group’s debut is an acid-tinged mix of trance inducing, primitive African tribal and […]

NUDITY - Announce new album 'ASTRONOMICON' out April 7th - Listen to track
Gigs

NUDITY – Announce new album ‘ASTRONOMICON’ out April 7th – Listen to track

February 19, 2015 XS Noize

Members of Nudity have been fueling the Olympia underground music scene for over two decades. Their DIY hardcore roots shine through in the energy of their music and the grass roots intent with which they […]

Du Blonde (Beth Jeans Houghton) - 'Black Flag' - Listen
Track Of The Day

Du Blonde (Beth Jeans Houghton) – ‘Black Flag’ – Listen

February 19, 2015 XS Noize

After revealing her reincarnation as DU BLONDE last week, Beth Jeans Houghton now presents the first taster of her new direction and upcoming album on Mute with ‘Black Flag’- the track is available as a […]

SQUAREPUSHER - Announces new album ‘Damogen Furies’ out in April / Download Track
New Music

SQUAREPUSHER – Announces new album ‘Damogen Furies’ out in April / Download Track

February 18, 2015 XS Noize

SQUAREPUSHER has announced the release of his new album ‘Damogen Furies’ which will be out in April. “Through this record I aim to explore as forcefully as possible the hallucinatory, the nightmarish and the brutally […]

STREAM: 'GET INUIT' DEBUT 001 EP IN FULL - Here
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STREAM: ‘GET INUIT’ DEBUT 001 EP IN FULL – Here

February 18, 2015 XS Noize

Flirting with shimmering sunshine and gritty riffing in equal measure, Get Inuit’s debut EP is a triumph of UK indie-pop. Released on the ever-innovative vinyl fanboys Alcopop! Records on February 23rd, it’s now streaming online […]

JACK WHITE TO RELEASE 7-INCH VINYL OF "THAT BLACK BAT LICORICE” b/w “BLUE LIGHT, RED LIGHT
New Music

JACK WHITE – premieres interactive 3-IN-1 video for “THAT BLACK BAT LICORICE” – Watch

February 18, 2015 XS Noize

Jack White has revealed his inventive and revolutionary new 3-in-1 music video for his latest single “That Black Bat Licorice”. The video offers three original films of differing themes that can be interchanged based on […]

ALBUM OF THE YEAR GRAMMY WINNER 'BECK' - Announces new Southwestern live dates.
Gigs

ALBUM OF THE YEAR GRAMMY WINNER ‘BECK’ – Announces new Southwestern live dates.

February 18, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh off his GRAMMY Album of the Year win for the universally acclaimed Morning Phase (Capitol), Beck has added three headline dates to his run of shows this May. Beck also took home the Best […]

SAYCET - MIRAGE , 3rd album to be released in March 2015 ! Unveiled album single here - Listen
New Music

SAYCET – MIRAGE , 3rd album to be released in March 2015 ! Unveiled album single here – Listen

February 18, 2015 XS Noize

Saycet is a name that’s been on an increasing number of lips over the last few years, like a secret too precious to keep to oneself. Withjust a few releases to his name, the project […]

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