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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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          February 26, 2026

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          Peter Gabriel
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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 […]

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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 […]

  • Gigs
        • 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 […]

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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

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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

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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 […]

          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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TRACK OF THE DAY: FAITALA - ‘BEASTS’
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TRACK OF THE DAY: FAITALA – ‘BEASTS’

December 11, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester based three-piece, FAITALA are set to release their debut single on Tiny Records on the 11th of December 2015. ‘Beasts’ produced with Tom Lonsbrough (Paper Recordings) and sees the band take on a more […]

CITY AND COLOUR reveal official video for 'Lover Come Back'
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CITY AND COLOUR reveal official video for ‘Lover Come Back’

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

The official music video for City and Colour’s ‘Lover Come Back’ created by acclaimed music video director, Michael Maxxis, premiered yesterday at Wall Street Journal’s Speakeasy. The video – shot in Mississippi – sees a […]

FORTY FOUR HOURS - share video for new track 'Only Just Holding On'- watch
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FORTY FOUR HOURS – share video for new track ‘Only Just Holding On’- watch

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester born alternative trio FORTY FOUR HOURS, will release their new EP ‘Only Just Holding On’ on January 22nd 2016. This release is a radical left turn from the bands earlier material. “If anything, this […]

JAMIE HEWLETT'S "THE SUGGESTIONISTS" EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
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JAMIE HEWLETT’S “THE SUGGESTIONISTS” EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

November saw the the unveiling of “The Suggestionists”, the first ever art exhibition from renowned artist and designer Jamie Hewlett, at the Saatchi Gallery. Presenting three brand new bodies of work, “The Suggestionists” reveals an […]

THE JEZABELS' share new video 'Come Alive' - Watch
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THE JEZABELS’ share new video ‘Come Alive’ – Watch

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

The Jezabels’ have shared the haunting animated video for their new single ‘Come Alive’? ‘Come Alive’ is the first track to be taken from Synthia, the dark Australian synth-pop collective’s upcoming third album, due for […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MAN & THE ECHO - I Don't Give A F*ck What You Reckon
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MAN & THE ECHO – I Don’t Give A F*ck What You Reckon

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

The Warrington based band Man & The Echo are back with ‘I Don’t Give A Fuck What You Reckon’, another sharp and witty lyric, this time taking aim at modern society in the digital age. […]

SENNEN - EXPOSE ULTRA-HAPPY 60'S AIRLINE ADS IN NEW VIDEO FOR AUTOPILOT
New Music

SENNEN – EXPOSE ULTRA-HAPPY 60’S AIRLINE ADS IN NEW VIDEO FOR AUTOPILOT

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Inspired by Douglas Coupland’s iconic novel ‘Girlfriend in a Coma’, the new single from Sennen, ‘Autopilot’, builds on subtle hypnotic layers before exploding into a wall of noise and confusion. Amidst layers of flashing imagery […]

ORLANDO SEALE & THE SWELL:  Share Video for 'All Of The Dogs' - Watch
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ORLANDO SEALE AND THE SWELL – Unveil video for New single ‘WRESTLING’

December 9, 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 […]

PIXX - unveils  'Deplore' Video
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PIXX – unveils ‘Deplore’ Video

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Pixx, the creative alias of songwriter Hannah Rodgers, has launched a new video for her song ‘Deplore’. Directed by the Marshall Darlings (the same filmmakers behind the visuals for Pixx’s previous single ‘Fall In’) and […]

OPHIUCO to release 'Hybrid' LP, Listen to first single
New Music

OPHIUCO to release ‘Hybrid’ LP, Listen to first single

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Trip hop indietronic outfit Ophiuco have released their first single ‘Pneumatic Psycho Bodhidharma’ inadvance of releasing their forthcoming ‘Hybrid’ LP. This long awaited release comes eight years after their debut LP ‘Hypno Queue’ (Minuta Records, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: CRAIG FINN - FAITH IN THE FUTURE
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CRAIG FINN returns to the UK in December for shows with Mariachi El Bronx + Solo show in Ramsgate

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Craig Finn, who will appear as special guest on Mariachi El Bronx’s UK shows this month, has also confirmed a solo headline at Ramsgate Music Hall on 11th December. Finn, who recently performed a string […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JULIAN CASABLANCAS + JEHNNY BETH - BOY/GIRL
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: JULIAN CASABLANCAS + JEHNNY BETH – BOY/GIRL

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Cult Records and Pop Noire Records are pleased to announce the release of a collaboration between Julian Casablancas (The Strokes/The Voidz) and Jehnny Beth (Savages). The two joined forces to duet on a cover of “Boy-Girl”, originally released by […]

Listen to 'From Me To You' The Stunning New Single from JESS THRISTAN
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Listen to ‘From Me To You’ The Stunning New Single from JESS THRISTAN

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

In 2014 at the age of 18 Jess began creating her debut album, working with the likes of Steve Crisanthou (Corinne Bailey-Rae, Eliza Dolittle) and Jonny Wright (Foxes, Becky Hill). She released her debut single […]

Listen to 'Plastic Ocean' the latest track from SUGARMEN
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Listen to ‘Plastic Ocean’ the latest track from SUGARMEN

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

2015 has been a huge year for Sugarmen. The band played two Hyde Park shows with The Who and Blur, as well as sharing stages with Sleaford Mods, The Bohicas, Hooton Tennis Club, Deer Hunter, […]

AMBASSADEURS - announce Halos EP
New Music

AMBASSADEURS – announce Halos EP

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

2015 has kept Ambassadeurs extremely busy with a slew of EPs and his debut album – “Patterns” released on his own Lost Tribe Records imprint. Highlights of the year included repeated Radio 1 support and […]

RARE MONK release Self-Titled EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: RARE MONK – RARE MONK EP

December 8, 2015 Pearse O'Kane

The self-titled EP from Portland based quintet Rare Monk is only the band’s third outing, following their own self released Death by Proxy EP in 2012 and 2014’s Splice/Sleep Attack 7-inch the band return with […]

KAREN MAV - Releases Phil Spector Style Christmas Single - Listen
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KAREN MAV – Releases Phil Spector Style Christmas Single – Listen

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

The new single from Karen Mav,’Take Me Home For Christmas’ has been welcomed onto the Christmas playlist of radio stations all over the world, and the video, unveiled today, is set to melt even the […]

ARCHIVE announce remix album “Unrestricted”, listen to Clarence Clarity's remix of 'Ladders'
New Music

ARCHIVE share Van Rivers remix of ‘Greater Goodbye’ – Listen

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

Following excellent reviews for their latest album ‘Restriction’, released in January this year on their own Dangervisit label, and currently nearing the end of a huge European tour, ARCHIVE return with the aptly titled Unrestricted, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY – DESERT MOUNTAIN TRIBE - “RUNWAY”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY – DESERT MOUNTAIN TRIBE – “RUNWAY”

December 8, 2015 Amanda Stock

Emerging late in 2012, London based trio Desert Mountain Tribe are proving to be one of the more formidable psychedelic rock bands around at the moment. In the short time they have been together, the band, […]

WHEN HE WAS ON FIRE: JAMES BAY at HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM 14
Live Reviews

WHEN HE WAS ON FIRE: JAMES BAY at HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM

December 7, 2015 Julie Blore-Bizot

In June of 2014 I witnessed James Bay hypnotize a Hotel Café audience of less than 200 people into a state of reverent rapture with his golden pipes and crimson vintage Epiphone Century guitar. Heading […]

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