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

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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

          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 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: 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 […]

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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

          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 […]

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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 ultimate fan’s guide

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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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          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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          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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          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
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          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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ST. ANTHONY: AN ODE TO ANTHONY H WILSON’ DEBUTS AT NUMBER ONE

August 27, 2015 XS Noize

The single release of St. Anthony: An Ode To Anthony H Wilson’, a touching tribute to Factory Records legend Tony Wilson, has made number one in 3 different UK charts: #1 physical single sales, #1 […]

GIRLS NAMES: Unveil epic new track 'ZERO TRIPTYCH' - Listen
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GIRLS NAMES – UNVEIL NEW VIDEO FOR ‘A HUNGER ARTIST’

August 27, 2015 XS Noize

Today Belfast’s Girls Names debut their music video for ‘A Hunger Artist’ from Arms Around a Vision out Oct 2 on Tough Love. Directed by Matthew Reed, the new video is an homage to British […]

KELPE - streams album in full ahead of it's release tomorrow! - Listen HERE
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KELPE – streams album in full ahead of it’s release tomorrow! – Listen HERE

August 27, 2015 XS Noize

With new album ‘The Curved Line’ out this week, Kelpe aka McKeown is streaming the record in full ahead of it’s release on Friday via DRUT Recordings. Kelpe is set to play a London at […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Unveil new single 'Plant The Seed', featuring Danny Saber Remix
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THE WINACHI TRIBE – Unveil new single ‘Plant The Seed’, featuring Danny Saber Remix

August 27, 2015 XS Noize

The Winachi Tribe have lifted a second single from their ‘Time for Love’ EP. ‘Plant the Seed’ will be released on September 25th on A1M records. The track sees the band collaborating with Julie E Gordon of Happy […]

EZRA FURMAN - unveils new track 'Restless Year' - Listen
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TRACK OF THE DAY: EZRA FURMAN – ‘Lousy Connection’ (VIDEO)

August 27, 2015 XS Noize

Following the recent release of his standout LP Perpetual Motion People on Bella Union, Ezra Furman has debuted an amusing egg-filled video for his swinging track ‘Lousy Connection’. The video sees a playful and artistic […]

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Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DESTROYER – POISON SEASON

August 27, 2015 Fionn Crossan

Poison Season by Destroyer, can easily be said to have been one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2015. Fronted by song writer Dan Bejar, whose last album Kapputt was released in 2011 to critical acclaim. […]

The ENEMY - announce 4th Album 'It's Automatic' and UK Tour Dates
New Music

THE ENEMY – Reveal New Video / Track from Upcoming Album “It’s Automatic’

August 26, 2015 XS Noize

THE ENEMY return to WARNER Records, with whom they released their debut album, in 2007, to release their eagerly anticipated 4th studio album. All previous three Albums have charted in the Top Ten, with debut album […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BLONDES - Persuasion
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: BLONDES – Persuasion

August 26, 2015 XS Noize

Persuasion is a trio of new tracks by Blondes. The duo’s first offering since Swisher, Persuasion furthers the extemporized themes explored on that album but reveal Sam Haar and Zach Steinman to be as dexterous […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: THE SUGARCUBES - 'Life's Too Good' 1
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CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: THE SUGARCUBES – ‘Life’s Too Good’

August 26, 2015 Lori Gava

Could it really be that long ago? 27 years, since The Sugarcubes that quirky band from Iceland first came to renown? I can still remember the first time I heard Birthday off of Life’s Too […]

ALBUM REVIEW: WILCO - STAR WARS
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ALBUM REVIEW: WILCO – STAR WARS

August 25, 2015 David McElroy

On 17 July, Star Wars, Wilco’s first album since 2011, appeared as a free download on their website. At only around 34 minutes long, it’s shorter than any of their recent albums, however it packs […]

INTERVIEW: Michael Hutchence Producer Danny Saber talks about new track 'Friction' 1
Saber Bytes

SABER BYTES by DANNY SABER – THE LOST ART OF THE ‘FRONTMAN’, Who was the ultimate front man?

August 25, 2015 Danny Saber

THE LOST ART OF THE ‘FRONTMAN’, Who was the ultimate front man? Jagger, Iggy, Kennedy…? When I found myself in the studio with two pretty good ones, Michael Hutchence and Joe Strummer, the question was: What […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: PRIEST - WAITING FOR THE END TO COME
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: PRIEST – WAITING FOR THE END TO COME

August 25, 2015 David McElroy

Priest – Waiting For The End To Come Taken from the Orlando duo’s self titled debut album, Waiting For The End To Come shows Priest at their best. Taking their trademark synthpop (think Chvrches without […]

THE FRATELLIS - announce new album 'Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied' and new shows
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ALBUM REVIEW: THE FRATELLIS – EYES WIDE TONGUE TIED

August 25, 2015 Thomas S. Day

The original indie-rockers The Fratellis release their 4th studio album on 21st August. Combining their usual measures of rockabilly and americana with Jon’s razor edged vocals makes for an enjoyable listen, but it just lacks […]

PAUL McCARTNEY - TO GET BACK “OUT THERE” IN OCTOBER
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PAUL McCARTNEY – TO GET BACK “OUT THERE” IN OCTOBER

August 24, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh off an undeniably historic headline performance at this year’s Lollapalooza hailed without exception as the biggest and best in the festival’s 25 year history, Paul McCartney has confirmed another new North American arena date […]

THEN THICKENS - announce new album 'Colic' released 23rd October
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THEN THICKENS – announce new album ‘Colic’ released 23rd October

August 24, 2015 XS Noize

Following their acclaimed 2014 debut album Death Cap At Anglezarke, Then Thickens announce their second album Colic, released 23rd October 2015 via Hatch Records. The Chorley-based band are also streaming their huge new single ‘My […]

Indie-rockers SINFICTION set for double single release with ‘Painted Memories’ & ‘Ugly Baby’
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Indie-rockers SINFICTION set for double single release with ‘Painted Memories’ & ‘Ugly Baby’

August 24, 2015 XS Noize

An Oxford based band who specialise in lush indie rock with great production value but a gritty feel, SinFiction are ready to rock this summer with double single releases ‘Painted Memories’ and ‘Ugly Baby’. With […]

REVEREND AND THE MAKERS Announce New Album & Film 'MIRRORS
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REVEREND AND THE MAKERS – share new animated video for ‘Makin’ Babies’

August 24, 2015 XS Noize

Reverend and The Makers release their eagerly anticipated fifth album, Mirrors, through Cooking Vinyl, on Friday 9th October. New track Makin’ Babies follows the announcement of first single proper Black Widow – Watch the video […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: KAJOULE - ‘Made of Concrete’, Watch Video
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: KAJOULE – ‘Made of Concrete’, Watch Video

August 24, 2015 XS Noize

Nottingham’s Kagoule release their debut album Urth this Friday and are streaming the self-made video to their BBC Radio 6Music playlisted single ‘Made of Concrete’. Devised, shot and edited by the band in one day, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: AFX - Orphaned Deejay Selex 2006-08
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: AFX – Orphaned Deejay Selex 2006-08

August 24, 2015 David McElroy

Having seemingly been in hiding for years, Richard D. James has become remarkably prolific with an album and 2 e.p’s within the last two 18 months under his Aphex Twin guise. Orphaned Deejay Selex 2006-08 […]

NORTHERN UPROAR - Return With Beautiful Spanish Influenced Album
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NORTHERN UPROAR – Return With Beautiful Spanish Influenced Album

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

Northern Uproar release a new album on October 9th 2015. ‘Hey Samurai!’, the Mancunian band’s fifth studio album, is set to impress fans and critics alike, challenging preconceptions through its unique blending of classic indie […]

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