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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 […]

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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
          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
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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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TERRACE - Share new track 'Special Place' from forthcoming album
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TERRACE – Share new track ‘Special Place’ from forthcoming album

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

Simon Lock formed Terrace in 2010 with intent that Terrace will make music that doesn’t obey the fickle music “scene”. Too many sub genres confuse the palate and create short lived trends. Instead, why not […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: STORMS -  'Girl' / Free Download
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: STORMS – ‘Girl’ / Free Download

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

London four-piece Storms have revealed the highly entertaining video for their grunge-pop laden debut track ‘Girl’. Premiering on Wonderland, who describe ‘Girl’ as an “upbeat melody layered with a heartfelt croon, made raw by a […]

HANNAH IN THE WARS - To release debut album 25 May, listen to track
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HANNAH IN THE WARS – New album & tour dates

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

Songwriter Hannah Curwood originates from the stark, remote region of Central Otago in New Zealand. Now based in London, Hannah in the Wars is a new project, the result of working alongside Roger O’Donnell of […]

WOODENBOX - Give track by track rundown of 3rd album 'Foreign Organ'
New Music

WOODENBOX – Give track by track rundown of 3rd album ‘Foreign Organ’

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

Showcasing their most mature, direct and soulful writing to date, Foreign Organ is the culmination of Woodenbox rising up to the pressures of being a modern band. Faced with the demands of new material, the […]

OUTBLINKER -  release video for 'Pink'!
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OUTBLINKER – release video for ‘Pink’!

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

Outblinker is a band not a brand. Something had to be done about the waves of soulless, corporate electro-shit masquerading as art, clogging up our creative veins. They will not be appearing in-store at Topshop […]

BIRD - PREMIERS NEW VIDEO ‘THE DARE’  THIS WEEK
New Music

BIRD – PREMIERS NEW VIDEO ‘THE DARE’ THIS WEEK

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

Janie Price aka ‘Bird’ is a half English, half Irish London based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She has just finished recording her new album ‘Figments of Our Imagination’, due to be released this summer. The album […]

Cocteau Twins’ Robin Guthrie and Swedish producer Jay-Jay Johanson share new video for Bat For Lashes cover of ‘Laura’
New Music

Cocteau Twins’ Robin Guthrie and Swedish producer Jay-Jay Johanson share new video for Bat For Lashes cover of ‘Laura’

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of his 10th studio album Jay-Jay Johanson has teamed up with Robin Guthrie of the Cocteau Twins to perform a stunning cover of ‘Laura’ by Bat For Lashes. Scroll down to […]

THE ANTLERS - 'In London' vinyl only Live album,  release, 15th June
New Music

THE ANTLERS – ‘In London’ vinyl only Live album, release, 15th June

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

The Antlers are to release ‘The Antlers In London’ a limited edition vinyl only release, which will not be issued digitally. The deluxe double set captures the entirety of their sold-out Hackney Empire show, centered […]

Scotland’s biggest independent band THE LAFONTAINES release debut album 'Class'
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Scotland’s biggest independent band THE LAFONTAINES release debut album ‘Class’

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

The LaFontaines – the UK’s finest party band – will release their much anticipated debut album ‘Class’ on Monday 8th June via 889 Records with an extensive UK headline tour to mark its release. Plus, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE RIPTIDE MOVEMENT - 'You & I'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE RIPTIDE MOVEMENT – ‘You & I’

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

It’s been an incredible 2015 so far for The Riptide Movement who represented national broadcaster RTE at Eurosonic in January and then secured nominations at The Meteor Choice Music Prize awards in Dublin – Ireland’s […]

COMMUNIONS - Share new EP, Listen here now!
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COMMUNIONS – Share new EP, Listen here now!

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

Danish four-piece Communions have shared their new, self-titled EP in full here at XS Noize before its release on Tough Love Records. Made up of brothers Martin and Mads Rehof, Jacob van Deurs Formann and […]

PRINZHORN DANCE SCHOOL - Share 'Reign (Shit Robot Remix)' - Listen
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PRINZHORN DANCE SCHOOL – Share ‘Reign (Shit Robot Remix)’ – Listen

May 31, 2015 XS Noize

Prinzhorn Dance School’s spartan sonics have often led to some hand-wringing when trying to play out their records “in the club.” In the first seven years of their existence, there was a sole club-friendly remix […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE VACCINES - ENGLISH GRAFFITI
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE VACCINES – ENGLISH GRAFFITI

May 31, 2015 Lori Gava

The Vaccines are a group that seems to elicit either slobbering affection or almost incoherent hatred from the Indie/Alt community. On May 25th the band released their third album English Graffiti intending to run the […]

WIN: tickets to see The Prodigy in Belfast's Odyssey Arena on December 1st 2015
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WIN: tickets to see The Prodigy in Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on December 1st 2015

May 29, 2015 XS Noize

On December 1st 2015 The Prodigy take their journey to Belfast’s Odyssey Arena in support of their latest album ‘The Day Is My Enemy. They will be joined by Hip Hop legends Public Enemy.  We […]

SHINY DARKLY - Release Debut album 'Little Earth' released June 8th
New Music

SHINY DARKLY – Release Debut album ‘Little Earth’ released June 8th

May 29, 2015 XS Noize

It was back in 2012, three pale young men, all dressed up in black, emerged from an old underground air-raid shelter in Copenhagen to bring to the world their self-titled debut EP, Shiny Darkly. Escaping […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: PINS - ' Molly'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: PINS – ‘ Molly’

May 29, 2015 XS Noize

PINS have just shared a brand new song in the shape of ‘Molly’ the latest cut to surface from their hugely-anticipated new LP Wild Nights. The anthemic track perfectly encapsulates the spirit of PINS. As […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : CEREMONY - ‘YOUR LIFE IN FRANCE
Gigs

CEREMONY – ANNOUNCE UK/EU TOUR DATES

May 29, 2015 XS Noize

This August the transformative Ceremony will be touring Europe for the first time since 2012, taking in headline dates as well as festival appearances at London’s eclectic Visions and Belgian hardcore mecca Ieperfest. Over the […]

"DOING IT FOR THE KIDS" - ROBBIE WILLIAMS AND BONHAMS ANNOUNCE A CHARITY AUCTION
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“DOING IT FOR THE KIDS” – ROBBIE WILLIAMS AND BONHAMS ANNOUNCE A CHARITY AUCTION

May 29, 2015 XS Noize

Robbie Williams – in conjunction with Bonhams – is spearheading a charity auction titled “Doing it for the Kids” on July 15 at 3pm. Proceeds of the sale will be donated to children’s charity The […]

WOLF ALICE - SHARE ‘BROS’ VIDEO - Watch
Gigs

WOLF ALICE – SHARE ‘BROS’ VIDEO – Watch

May 28, 2015 XS Noize

With their debut album My Love is Cool fast approaching, London’s Wolf Alice are now unveiling the video to current single ‘Bros’; an infectious ode to the elation that only truly great friendships can bring, […]

BILL WYMAN - SHARES NEW SINGLE 'WHAT & HOW & IF & WHEN & WHY'    TAKEN FROM HIS FIRST SOLO ALBUM IN 33 YEARS
New Music

BILL WYMAN – SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘WHAT & HOW & IF & WHEN & WHY’ TAKEN FROM HIS FIRST SOLO ALBUM IN 33 YEARS

May 28, 2015 XS Noize

‘What & How & If & When & Why’ is the first single from Bill Wyman’s new album, ‘Back To Basics’. The lead track on the CD, both the single and album are released on […]

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