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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
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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
          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
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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
          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
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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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THE CHRISTIANS - share video for Anthemic New Single 'Rise'
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THE CHRISTIANS – share video for Anthemic New Single ‘Rise’

November 20, 2015 XS Noize

Moved by the plight of refugees in camps at borders across Europe, The Christians are donating a percentage of proceeds from the sale of ‘Rise’ to the British Red Cross to aid their work in […]

DAVID BOWIE - shares "Blackstar" Video
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DAVID BOWIE – shares “Blackstar” Video

November 20, 2015 XS Noize

David Bowie has shared a 10-minute video of ‘Blackstar’ the title track of his forthcoming album due for release in January. The video by breaking Bad director Johan Renck, begins in space and gets crazy. There’s […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MEAT WAVE - COSMIC ZOO
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TRACK OF THE DAY: MEAT WAVE – COSMIC ZOO

November 20, 2015 XS Noize

Having now kicked off their autumn run of UK/EU dates with an appearance at Iceland’s Airwaves Festival followed by shows with Protomartyr across the continent, Chicago’s Meat Wave are proud to present ‘Cosmic Zoo’ as […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: PROSE - ‘Run With Faith’
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TRACK OF THE DAY: PROSE – ‘Run With Faith’

November 19, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester based storytellers PROSE have premiered their new video ‘Run With Faith’. The video was directed by exciting young director João Retora (Loyle Carner, Oscar) and is a raw and gritty coming of age piece […]

THE ARKIVE announces THE FALL reissues 2
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THE FALL – to release ‘Wise Ol’ Man’ EP in January

November 19, 2015 XS Noize

Set for release on Cherry Red Records this January, Wise Ol’ Man is a new EP from The Fall featuring new songs, remixed and instrumental cuts from 2015’s Sub-Lingual Tablet…all with the trademark Fall sound. […]

SHONEN KNIFE - celebrate 35th Anniversary with UK & Eire 2016 tour announcement
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SHONEN KNIFE – celebrate 35th Anniversary with UK & Eire 2016 tour announcement

November 19, 2015 XS Noize

Shonen Knife celebrate their 35th Anniversary with their most extensive UK & Ireland Tour to date in 2016. A new album is due for release just before the tour on Damnably. Shonen Knife, the All-Female […]

JARVIS COCKER - celebrates the music of Thunderbirds...
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JARVIS COCKER – celebrates the music of Thunderbirds…

November 19, 2015 XS Noize

Pulp frontman and broadcaster, Jarvis Cocker joins forces with British conductor Charles Hazlewood for a one-of celebration of the music of legendary, Gerry Anderson TV puppet show Thunderbirds at the Colston Hall, Bristol on Tue […]

JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU share 'Black God' video
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JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU share ‘Black God’ video

November 19, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of new single ‘Black God’, Johnny Borrell & Zazou have shared the hypnotic visual for the track. The video was filmed by London fashion photographer and filmmaker Ruth Hogben in the band’s […]

UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA - SHARES VIDEO FOR "NECESSARY EVIL"
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UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA – SHARES VIDEO FOR “NECESSARY EVIL”

November 18, 2015 XS Noize

If you had your eyes tuned to AdultSwim.com or the Unknown Mortal Orchestra Facebook page, you may have seen a curious animated short film set to Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “Necessary Evil,” one of the stand-outs […]

ARCA - REVEALS ‘VANITY’ FROM HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM MUTANT
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ARCA – REVEALS ‘VANITY’ FROM HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM MUTANT

November 18, 2015 XS Noize

Arca has revealed ‘Vanity’, the latest song and accompanying video from his forthcoming album Mutant. Shot in Paris, the ‘Vanity’ video carries on the tradition and aesthetic of Mutant’s photography and videos so far and […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS & 65DAYSOFSTATIC announced as first headliners for Handmade Festival 2016: / April 29th - 1st May - O2 Academy Leicester 2
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WE ARE SCIENTISTS & 65DAYSOFSTATIC announced as first headliners for Handmade Festival 2016: / April 29th – 1st May – O2 Academy Leicester

November 18, 2015 XS Noize

Handmade Festival will be returning to Leicester’s O2 Academy over May bank holiday weekend (29th April – 1st May 2016) for three days of the finest music, comedy, art, film, performance and photography, hand-picked and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ORLANDO SEALE AND THE SWELL - WRESTLING
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TRACK OF THE DAY: ORLANDO SEALE AND THE SWELL – WRESTLING

November 18, 2015 XS Noize

‘Wrestling’ is the new single from Orlando Seale and The Swell. Conceived in a condemned Denmark Street rehearsal room and inspired by the collapsing state of Seale’s own personal life, ‘Wrestling’ pitches us straight into […]

SAVAGES - announce brand new album 'ADORE LIFE' - watch video
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SAVAGES release new track “T.I.W.Y.G.” and announce intimate London & Berlin live dates

November 17, 2015 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their highly anticipated second album, ‘Adore Life’, Savages have today unveiled new track ‘T.I.W.Y.G.’, another unflinching musical attack. ‘Adore Life’ will be released on January 22nd 2016 on Matador Records. Renowned […]

Watch ADELE Perform new song 'When We Were Young'
New Music

Watch ADELE Perform new song ‘When We Were Young’

November 17, 2015 XS Noize

With days to go before Adele releases her highly anticipated new album “25”, the singer-songwriter has premiered a brand new track. Digital Spy reports, The 27-year-old has performed ‘When We Were Young’ in full as […]

SHIPS HAVE SAILED - to release first full length album 'MOODSWINGS' - Listen
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SHIPS HAVE SAILED – to release first full length album ‘MOODSWINGS’ – Listen

November 17, 2015 XS Noize

Ships Have Sailed, an alternative pop-rock duo hailing from Los Angeles, debuted their first EP ‘Someday’ in 2014, gaining extensive airplay on College, NPR, and commercial radio in the US and Canada. The EP’s success […]

ALPHA SHALLOWS - to release 'SET THE FIRES' EP - Listen
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ALPHA SHALLOWS – to release ‘SET THE FIRES’ EP – Listen

November 17, 2015 XS Noize

Alpha Shallows are an Indie Rock band from Leeds/Wakefield who formed in March 2014. This collective came together having all performed in a number of bands across different genres. Bassist Gary infuses a punk/synth feel […]

SPACE - Share video for 'STRANGE WORLD' + Catch them on tour
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SPACE – Share video for ‘STRANGE WORLD’ + Catch them on tour

November 17, 2015 XS Noize

Space are back with a new single ‘Strange World’. The band began their extensive UK tour of the same name in late October which sees them on the road until mid-December. The release a new […]

THE LEVONS - Share 'TOO STRANGE' - Listen
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THE LEVONS – Share ‘TOO STRANGE’ – Listen

November 17, 2015 XS Noize

The Levons, a four-piece from Liverpool are known throughout the city for sultry melodies and vibrant harmonies. Songwriting and lead vocal duties alternate between Nathaniel Cummings & Danny Murphy, the dynamic of the band is […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE SNEAKY NIXONS - SEX (VIDEO)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE SNEAKY NIXONS – SEX (VIDEO)

November 17, 2015 XS Noize

The Sneaky Nixons describe themselves as an angry, semi-political, semi-religious, part-feminist sloppy activist group who play riotous, steam-train guitar music. They have declared war on electronic dance music, guns, promoters, and non-believers of their Rock-n-Roll […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #4 - DRAWNSWORD
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #4 – DRAWNSWORD

November 16, 2015 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

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