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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
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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
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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
          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 […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
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          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
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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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THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release Second Single 'Plant the Seed', Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer
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THE WINACHI TRIBE – Release Second Single ‘Plant the Seed’, Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer

August 11, 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 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FRANK TURNER - POSITIVE SONGS FOR NEGATIVE PEOPLE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: FRANK TURNER – POSITIVE SONGS FOR NEGATIVE PEOPLE

August 11, 2015 Fionn Crossan

Frank Turner has had quite a career. Being a solo artist since 2005 after the split of his punk band Million Dead, Turner’s relentless touring has paid off for him, with him selling out Wembley […]

Watch star-studded video for: ST ANTHONY - An ode to Anthony H Wilson... 2
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Watch star-studded video for: ST ANTHONY – An ode to Anthony H Wilson…

August 11, 2015 XS Noize

Skinny Dog Records are proud to announce the release of ‘ST ANTHONY: AN ODE TO ANTHONY H WILSON’, a touching tribute to Factory Records legend Tony Wilson. The single is released on the 14th of […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD - return with Òran Mór Session LP; available from October 16th
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE TWILIGHT SAD – ‘It Was Never the Same’ / ‘Oran Mor Sessions’

August 11, 2015 Lori Gava

What a year it has been for The Twilight Sad. The release of their stellar album, “Nobody Wants to be Here, and Nobody Wants to Leave “ in late October of 2014 catapulted them onto […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE VRYLL SOCIETY - DEEP BLUE SKIES
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INTERVIEW: MIKE ELLIS FROM ‘THE VRYLL SOCIETY’

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Locked away in their subterranean rehearsal space in Liverpool for more than a year, The Vryll Society have been creating a complex body of work, to stimulate both the soul and mind. The Vryll Society […]

THE CRIBS - Announce Two UK Dates This Autumn Including London Roundhouse
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THE CRIBS – Announce Further UK Tour Dates

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Following the recent announcement of shows in Glasgow and London, The Cribs are pleased to confirm details of further shows throughout the UK in October. The band celebrated the arrival of their sixth album ‘For all […]

SPACE - to Tour UK and Release New Single 'Strange World'
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SPACE – to Tour UK and Release New Single ‘Strange World’

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Space are back with a new single ‘Strange World’. The band will also embark on an extensive UK tour of the same name throughout October and November 2015. ‘Strange World’ combines Space’s signature sound with […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD - return with Òran Mór Session LP; available from October 16th
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD – return with Òran Mór Session LP; available from October 16th

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

This October, almost a year since the release of their acclaimed fourth album Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants To Leave, Scotland’s The Twilight Sad return with the Òran Mór Session LP: a […]

GWENNO - wins Welsh Language Album of the Year award
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GWENNO – wins Welsh Language Album of the Year award

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Following excellent reviews for her just-released debut solo album ‘Y DYDD OLAF’, GWENNO has been awarded the Welsh Language Album of the Year at the annual Eisteddfod festival, a celebration of all things Welsh. Of […]

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TRACK OF THE DAY: THE SAILMAKERS – ‘PREACH PREACH PREACH’

August 10, 2015 Marty Clarke

In the short time since putting their heads above the parapet in 2012, the Sailmakers folk rock sound has changed somewhat and has seen a shift towards the purple haze side of the airwaves. A […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MICHAEL HEAD & THE STRANDS - THE MAGICAL WORLD OF THE STRANDS 1
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ALBUM REVIEW: MICHAEL HEAD & THE STRANDS – THE MAGICAL WORLD OF THE STRANDS

August 9, 2015 Lori Gava

A revered UK songwriter and firm fixture of the 80’s Liverpool music scene; the woefully under appreciated Michael Head is someone most music aficionados have never sonically encountered. Through no fault of his own Head […]

REVIEW: RICHEY ROSE - STAY CRUEL EP
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REVIEW: RICHEY ROSE – STAY CRUEL EP

August 9, 2015 Lori Gava

Stepping out to the front of the stage can be a daunting decision for a performer. Richey Rose best known as the guitarist and collaborator with songstress Jennie Vee has taking the plunge with his […]

CASPIAN - premiere new single + announce EU/UK tour
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CASPIAN – premiere new single + announce EU/UK tour

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

Atmospheric rock band Caspian have premiered their brand new song ‘Darkfield’ from their forthcoming album ‘Dust and Disquiet’ which is due out on 25th September 2015 via Big Scary Monsters. Dust and Disquiet is the […]

ROUGH YEAR - unveils new tracks 'Arch' and 'Gland' - listen
New Music

ROUGH YEAR – unveils new tracks ‘Arch’ and ‘Gland’ – listen

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

Unlike many electronic musicians, who seem content to work with ill-defined and ambivalent moods, North Philadelphia’s Rough Year is first and foremost a story-teller, whose work has a clear thematic focus. Their music is characterized […]

DARKSTAR - Release Third album 'FOAM ISLAND', 25th September
New Music

DARKSTAR – Release Third album ‘FOAM ISLAND’, 25th September

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

The album deals in contemporary electronic­-pop interlaced with powerful statements of community, society and hope in the 21st century. The duo are streaming album track ‘Pin Secure’. The song is a mutated, Darkstar filtered version […]

PURE PHASE ENSEMBLE 4 - feat. Mark Gardener (RIDE) to release 'Live at SpaceFest' LP
New Music

PURE PHASE ENSEMBLE 4 – feat. Mark Gardener (RIDE) to release ‘Live at SpaceFest’ LP

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

Pure Phase Ensemble is an international music collective, created especially for the SpaceFest festival in Gdansk, which takes place annually in December and is organised by the Nasiono Association. The city of Gdansk plays host […]

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

BATTLES – New Album ‘La Di Da Di’ Released 18th September

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

Battles are the Networked Band, or perhaps the-band-as-network. An island chain linked by a unique combination of artistry, experimentation, technology and singular focus. A band that holds computerized loops in their brains, leaves sweat on […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: APRIL TOWERS - 'A LITTLE BIT OF FEAR'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: APRIL TOWERS – ‘A LITTLE BIT OF FEAR’

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

April Towers will release their brand new single ‘A Little Bit Of Fear’ on 28th August. The Nottingham-based duo have been creating a buzz since the beginning of the year thanks to their incendiary singles […]

WIRE - SHARE NEW VIDEO ‘BURNING BRIDGES’ - Watch
Gigs

WIRE – Announce European dates / Watch new video for ‘High’

August 6, 2015 XS Noize

After successful tours of UK & USA, commencing with DRILL : LEXINGTON and culminating in DRILL : CHICAGO, in support of the band’s extremely well received 14th studio album simply entitled WIRE – the band […]

THE HOLD STEADY'S CRAIG FINN releases new single ahead of new album
New Music

THE HOLD STEADY’S CRAIG FINN releases new single ahead of new album

August 6, 2015 XS Noize

‘Maggie, I’ve Been Searching For Our Son’ is described by Finn as “really just about someone who’s been flailing around spiritually looking for answers, trying to make a connection before time runs out.” About the […]

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