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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
          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 […]

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        • 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
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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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MONARCHY - Announce New Covers EP 'Re|Vision' and London Show
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MONARCHY – Announce New Covers EP ‘Re|Vision’ and London Show

June 9, 2015 XS Noize

Electro-pop duo Monarchy are set to release new EP ‘Re|Vision’ on June 15th, alongside a headline show at Hoxton Bar & Kitchen on Thursday June 11th. Following on from their latest LP ‘Abnocto’, which came […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPECTOR - ‘KYOTO GARDEN’, Watch Video
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPECTOR – ‘KYOTO GARDEN’, Watch Video

June 9, 2015 XS Noize

Today sees Spector unveil the stunning video for ‘Kyoto Garden’, taken from their forthcoming second album. The video has been a collaborative process with creatives from all over the world for Topman’s Openshoot project. The […]

JOHN LENNON'S BACK CATALOGUE NOW ON SPOTIFY
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MUZU Competition: WIN John Lennon Vinyl Box Set

June 8, 2015 XS Noize

John Lennon’s solo albums are set to be released as an eight-LP vinyl box set entitled Lennon. All the albums have been meticulously remastered from their original master and cut to 180-gram vinyl. They come […]

ALBUM REVIEW: OF MONSTERS AND MEN - BENEATH THE SKIN
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: OF MONSTERS AND MEN – BENEATH THE SKIN

June 8, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Of Monsters and Men release their follow up to 2011’s My Head is an Animal in the form of Beneath the Skin today, but is it a match for their much loved debut? I’m afraid […]

GENGAHR - REVEAL VIDEO TO NEW SINGLE ‘HEROINE’
New Music

GENGAHR – REVEAL VIDEO TO NEW SINGLE ‘HEROINE’

June 8, 2015 XS Noize

With the release of their debut album A Dream Outside only a matter of weeks away, North London group Gengahr are pleased to share the video to single, ‘Heroine’. Currently on the 6 Music B-list, […]

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 08/06/2015 6
Vinyl Five

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 08/06/2015

June 8, 2015 Kenny Murdock

Check out this weeks ‘Vinyl Five for Monday 08/06/2015’, The essential vinyl you should own this week, carefully selected by Kenny Murdock from Belfast’s best vinyl record store ‘Sick Records, Belfast‘.   Album Of The […]

GARBAGE - Celebrate 20th Anniversary with tour and reissue of debut album
Gigs

GARBAGE – Celebrate 20th Anniversary with tour and reissue of debut album

June 8, 2015 XS Noize

Twenty years after the release of their self-titled debut album, GARBAGE will celebrate their lauded career with an anniversary tour throughout Europe and the US. Christened the 20 Years Queer Tour, the band will play […]

LUST FOR YOUTH - announce European tour dates
Gigs

LUST FOR YOUTH – announce European tour dates

June 8, 2015 XS Noize

Copenhagen-based trio Lust For Youth announce news of their European tour this autumn, including a headline London show at Birthdays on September 23rd. This follows the release of the band’s ‘International’ LP, which came out […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE - HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL
Gigs

FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE – To play Belfast Odyssey Arena, 9 Sept

June 8, 2015 XS Noize

‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’, Florence’s third critically acclaimed album was released this week to top the UK album chart, selling more than the rest of the top 5 combined, topping the charts in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: NIGHT DIALS - I’ve Done More Things / I’ll Sleep When I Die
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: NIGHT DIALS – I’ve Done More Things / I’ll Sleep When I Die

June 8, 2015 XS Noize

Many bands are born of a defining event—an epic studio session, an inspiring shared event, a prescient record producer. Night Dials almost went down the road of predictable narratives. Almost. The band recorded their first […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MUSE - DRONES
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MUSE – DRONES

June 7, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Muse release Drones, their much anticipated follow up to 2012’s 2nd Law on 8th June. Their previous 2 releases were a marked departure from their known and loved style leaving many seasoned fans wondering if […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE FLAWS - SPRINGTIME FOR THE FLAWS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE FLAWS – SPRINGTIME FOR THE FLAWS

June 7, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Carrickmacross quartet The Flaws 3rd Studio Album , Springtime for The Flaws is their first LP in 5 years. A long hiatus between albums seems to be a part of their mantra and success, but […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE - HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE – HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL

June 7, 2015 Lori Gava

Florence Welch front woman for Florence and the Machine is the latest in a line of storied powerfully bewitching songstresses in Rock music. Florence and the Machine’s latest release, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful […]

FIST CITY - Announce 'Everything Is A Mess' Released 22nd June
New Music

FIST CITY – Announce ‘Everything Is A Mess’ Released 22nd June

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

FIST CITY is excited to announce the release of its sophomore LP, Everything Is A Mess, on Transgressive Records. Recorded in October 2014 with producer Ben Greenberg (The Men, Hubble, Uniform) at Steve Albini’s Electrical […]

SYNTHETIC ORGANS - Announce new album - A Roar From A Northern Shore
New Music

SYNTHETIC ORGANS – Announce new album – A Roar From A Northern Shore

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

Following some success with 3 EP’’s ‘Miami Space Bus’ / ‘Follow the Pattern’ & ‘The Guru is a Perfect Mirror’, Synthetic Organs have excelled in their output and created an electronica album saturated in a […]

IGGY POP and HOTEI release lyric video for "How The Cookie Crumbles"
New Music

IGGY POP and HOTEI release lyric video for “How The Cookie Crumbles”

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

Guitar superstar TOMOYASU HOTEI has revealed the lyric video to his debut UK single ‘How The Cookie Crumbles’, which features the legendary front man Iggy Pop. The lyric video perfectly captures the raw power of […]

JOHN MCCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS:  to play prestigious London live headline debut
Gigs

JOHN McCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS – Line up Summer festival shows and live dates

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

Following a tour of intimate UK venues surrounding the release of the ‘New Born Cry’ LP, JOHN McCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS will now take the songs of their first album together to bigger audiences as […]

GENGAHR RETURN WITH THEIR NEW SINGLE 'SHES A WITCH' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: GENGAHR – COVER ‘I’M SO TIRED’ BY FUGAZI

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

With the release of their debut album A Dream Outside only a matter of weeks away, North London group Gengahr are pleased to share their cover of Fugazi’s ‘I’m So Tired’. Recorded and mixed in […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release debut track 'Time For Love' 20th July
Gigs

THE WINACHI TRIBE – Release debut track ‘Time For Love’ 20th July

June 4, 2015 XS Noize

The psychedelic funk of George Clinton, the brooding menace of Massive Attack, the rolling hypnotic beats of Happy Mondays and the vision and flow of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five are all essential ingrediants […]

Introducing... LOCK - Debut Single 'Click' - Listen
New Music

Introducing… LOCK – Debut Single ‘Click’ – Listen

June 4, 2015 XS Noize

It’s in the blood. Introducing Lock. Sisters Edie and Gita, who release their debut single ‘Click’ via Raygun Records on July 10th. The track is a sinister, slinky, stripped-down showcase for Edie and Gita’s sultry […]

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