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          Recharged and looking sharply at a world gone sideways, Staines’ finest Hard-Fi make their long-awaited return with brand new studio album Sweating Someone Else’s Fever, their first in 15 years, out on June 19th via V2 Records. Written and recorded […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Hen’s Teeth

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          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
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

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          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

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          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 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

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          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
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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// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
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          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
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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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          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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          November 11, 2025

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        • The Dream Machine
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          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

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          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 […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS - KEY MARKETS
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SLEAFORD MODS – Announce ‘Invisible Britain’ film trailer and screenings

September 21, 2015 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods – Invisible Britain, part band doc, part look at the state of the nation, follows the band on their recent tour of the UK and visits places which probably don’t even exist in […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release Second Single 'Plant the Seed', Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer
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EXCLUSIVE! – THE WINACHI TRIBE – ‘The Seed Will Grow – Danny Saber Remix’ – Listen

September 20, 2015 XS Noize

We are pleased to exclusively reveal the latest track from The Winachi Tribe – ‘The Seed Will Grow – Danny Saber Remix’, ahead of their forthcoming release ‘Plant The Seed’, released on September 25th on A1M records. Legendary […]

EXCLUSIVE - TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 - 'Think Of The Sunshine' - Listen
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HURRICANE #1 – Preview tracks from forthcoming album ‘Find What You Love And Let It Kill You’ – listen

September 20, 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 self-titled album […]

REVIEW: PALACE WINTER - MEDICATION EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: PALACE WINTER – MEDICATION EP

September 20, 2015 Lori Gava

The cross continental duo Palace Winter is releasing their debut EP Medication on October 2. The EP features the critically acclaimed singles Time Machine and Menton. Medication is a perfectly balanced mix of guitar driven indie […]

METRIC - To begin 'Pagans in Vegas' Tour this October
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METRIC – To begin ‘Pagans in Vegas’ Tour this October

September 20, 2015 XS Noize

With the release of their forthcoming album ‘Pagans in Vegas’ now imminent, METRIC line up a slew of tour dates in support of the record this October. The UK leg will take place around the […]

THE GRAVELTONES - Announce the single + UK tour dates
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THE GRAVELTONES – Announce the single + UK tour dates

September 18, 2015 XS Noize

The Graveltones Have announced the release of their brand new single “I’m a ghost” on September 21st 2015. The single is taken from the band’s latest album “Love Lies Dying” released in May 2015. “I’m […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LEWIS & LEIGH - ‘Heart Don’t Want’
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: LEWIS & LEIGH – ‘Heart Don’t Want’

September 18, 2015 XS Noize

The roots of Lewis & Leigh stretch from the Deep South (Alva Leigh was born in Tenessee) all the way over to the Welsh coast (Al Lewis was born in North Wales). Drawing on the […]

RYAN ADAMS - RYAN ADAMS
New Music

RYAN ADAMS – To release TAYLOR SWIFT covers album – 21 September

September 18, 2015 XS Noize

The wait is over and the internet’s current favorite urban legend is now a reality: Ryan Adams’ full album cover of Taylor Swift’s 1989 will be released Monday, September 21 on PAX-AM/Blue Note. Produced by […]

ALBUM REVIEW: STEREOPHONICS - KEEP THE VILLAGE ALIVE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: STEREOPHONICS – KEEP THE VILLAGE ALIVE

September 17, 2015 Pearse O'Kane

In August 1997, Stereophonics released their debut studio album, Word Gets Around, which bore five singles and peaked at number six in the UK music charts. Now, eighteen years on they have released their eighth […]

HOLY HOLY - Release UK Debut Album "When The Storms Would Come", November 6th
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HOLY HOLY – Release UK Debut Album “When The Storms Would Come”, November 6th

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

HOLY HOLY have announced their debut UK album release, “When The Storms Would Come”, and tour dates in the UK and Europe to celebrate that release. The album follows the release of “The Pacific EP”, […]

THE CORRS ARE BACK! - The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 29 January 2016
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THE CORRS ARE BACK! – The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 29 January 2016

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

Ten Years After ……….. The Corrs Are Back With New Album and UK Tour. They will play the SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 29 January 2016 with a Brand New Album ‘White Light’ out November 27th. […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) share ‘DOUBLE TROUBLE’, the lead single from forthcoming album ‘WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW…
Gigs

PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED (PIL) – have revealed Making Of The Album film – Watch HERE!

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

AHEAD OF THEIR 23-DATE UK/EUROPE TOUR, WHICH KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER, Public Image Ltd (PiL) have revealed a ‘Making of ‘What The World Needs Now…’’ film – their critically acclaimed new album, which […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ORCA - AMBER - (Watch Video)
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: ORCA – AMBER – (Watch Video)

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

A five piece band based around the South East of England, Orca are a new band looking to make waves in the UK prog scene. With an album on the way soon, the band are […]

GARDENS & VILLA Announce New Record & Tour, Listen to Single 'Fixations'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: GARDENS & VILLA – MUSIC FOR DOGS

September 17, 2015 Tommy Trujillo

It’s always baffled me that there exists truly good albums I genuinely disliked upon first listen. The Pixies Surfer Rosa for example. As a teen in the thralls of a purist punk phase I felt […]

DIIV - share new single, 'Dopamine' - listen
New Music

DIIV – share new single, ‘Dopamine’ – listen

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

DIIV have previewed their upcoming album ‘Is The Is Are’ with new song ‘Dopamine’. It is the first track to appear from their their second album, which the band announced for an autumn release back […]

BATTLES - New Album 'La Di Da Di' Released 18th September
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: BATTLES – LA DI DA

September 16, 2015 David McElroy

Battles’ third album La Di Da is a curious beast. Unlike 2011’s Gloss Drop, this album doesn’t feature guest vocalists; instead the band serve up 12 instrumentals, some better than others, giving the album a […]

JOHNNY MARR - ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO LIVE ALBUM “ADRENALIN BABY” 1
New Music

JOHNNY MARR – ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO LIVE ALBUM “ADRENALIN BABY”

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

Johnny Marr will release his debut live solo album ‘Adrenalin Baby’ on October 9th through Warners. ‘Adrenalin Baby’ documents his energetic live performances over the past three years across a double album. ‘Adrenalin Baby’ was […]

NEW ORDER - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: 'MUSIC COMPLETE' - Listen to track
Gigs

Listen to ‘PLASTIC’ the brand new track from NEW ORDER

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

New Order also recently announced they will be ‘Live In Conversation at the 10th Annual Reeperbahn Festival’ on 25 September 2015. Streamed live online from 6pm UK time, fans will have the chance to hear […]

Exclusive! ANDY BELL - 30 years of ERASURE and his next solo projects
Interviews

INTERVIEW: ANDY BELL – 30 years of ERASURE and his next solo projects

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

2015 sees one of the UK’s most enduring award-winning songwriting duos, ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke), mark the 30th anniversary of their first release. Next year Andy Bell will also embark on the next part of his […]

MORRISSEY BEING TREATED FOR CANCER
News

MORRISSEY – to open PopUp Shop At Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

This coming weekend, Morrissey will be playing shows at London’s Eventim Apollo. But he is also backing a great cause with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Morrissey’s Mporium merchandise store will be opening a Pop […]

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