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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
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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 […]

        • 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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ALIAS KID - To release debut album 'Revolt To Revolt' 25th May
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ALIAS KID – To release debut album ‘Revolt To Revolt’ 25th May

April 7, 2015 XS Noize

Only six months after forming, Manchester band Alias Kid were signed to 359 Music by industry mogul Alan McGee. The band fuses 60’s style anthems with an eclectic mix of influences from the 1970’s to […]

TAME IMPALA: First Official Single "'Cause I'm A Man" Shared TODAY! - Listen
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TAME IMPALA: First Official Single “‘Cause I’m A Man” Shared TODAY! – Listen

April 5, 2015 XS Noize

Three weeks since surprising the world with epic track “Let It Happen” via their website, Tame Impala have today unveiled their first official single “‘Cause I’m A Man.” “Cause I’m A Man” will be released […]

TAME IMPALA SHARE NEW TRACK - 'LET IT HAPPEN' - Listen
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TAME IMPALA – Announce New Album ‘Currents’ – listen to track

April 5, 2015 XS Noize

Following their very excellent 2012 LP Lonerism, Tame Impala are coming back with Currents, arriving later this year via their new label, InterScope. The band revealed the album tonight on their Facebook page, along with […]

GIRLS NAMES: Unveil epic new track 'ZERO TRIPTYCH' - Listen
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GIRLS NAMES: Unveil epic new track ‘ZERO TRIPTYCH’ – Listen

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Girls Names have unveiled the 11 minute epic single “Zero Triptych”, which will be released on 12″ by Tough Love. The band recently told FADER: “The initial idea for ‘Zero Triptych’ goes back almost three […]

MEG BAIRD:  Announces forthcoming album Don't Weigh Down the Light, due 22nd June
New Music

MEG BAIRD: Announces forthcoming album Don’t Weigh Down the Light, due 22nd June

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Meg Baird’s last decade would be remarkable by any artist’s standards. She co-founded and recorded three albums with Espers—one of the most distinctively mysterious acts of the century’s first decade. She recorded two solo LPs: […]

THE HEARTLESS BASTARDS: STREAM NEW SINGLE “GATES OF DAWN”
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THE HEARTLESS BASTARDS: STREAM NEW SINGLE “GATES OF DAWN”

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Austin based Heartless Bastards today stream “Gates Of Dawn”, the first release from their upcoming fifth album, and career highlight, “Restless Ones”. The band have spent the past decade in motion, boldly pushing their unique […]

WAXAHATCHEE / Shares new single 'Under A Rock' and adds more European tour dates
New Music

WAXAHATCHEE: Shares ‘Under A Rock’ video ahead of ‘Ivy Tripp’ album release

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Waxahatchee has revealed the video for ‘Under a Rock’, featuring the full-band formation as they perform the single for friends at Golden Tea House, a now-defunct West Philadelphia performance space that was central to the […]

TIGERCATS - share new single "Wheezer" + continue UK tour
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TIGERCATS – share new single “Wheezer” + continue UK tour

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of their vividly emotional and socially expansive album Mysteries, East London’s Tigercats are all set to release album highlight “Wheezer” as their next single. As frontman Duncan Barratt cagily puts it, “I […]

MODERN FAMILY UNIT: ready to revitalise modern New Wave with single  ‘Mmm mmm mm aah’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MODERN FAMILY UNIT – ‘Mm – Mmm – Mm – Ah’ – Listen / Watch

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester electronic duo Modern Family Unit revive the 80s with this synth laden belter of a song the catchy ‘Mm – Mmm – Mm – Ah’. On first listen it seemed like a novelty throwaway […]

THE MEMBRANES - ‘Dark Matter / Dark Energy’ The brand new album out in June
New Music

THE MEMBRANES – ‘Dark Matter / Dark Energy’ The brand new album out in June

April 2, 2015 XS Noize

Fronted by charismatic singer John Robb, the Membranes formed in the wake of Punk in Blackpool in 1977. The band made a huge impact on the post-punk scene of the 1980s, with John Robb also […]

WOLF ALICE -  Share behind the scenes tour video - Watch
New Music

WOLF ALICE – Share behind the scenes tour video – Watch

April 2, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh from their debut, sold-out, US headline tour last month, London’s Wolf Alice have shared behind the scenes tour footage ahead of a sold-out homecoming show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire on April 3rd. Like their […]

THE NATIONAL: Release Unheard Track to "Mistaken For Strangers" Viewers - Listen
New Music

THE NATIONAL: Release Unheard Track to “Mistaken For Strangers” Viewers – Listen

April 2, 2015 XS Noize

Earlier today, The National announced that viewers who rent or buy their critically acclaimed documentary film “Mistaken For Strangers” via the digital distributor VHX, will receive a free download of the never before released song […]

THE MACCABEES Return with 'Marks To Prove It' - Listen
New Music

THE MACCABEES Return with ‘Marks To Prove It’ – Listen

April 2, 2015 XS Noize

The Maccabees break their three year silence when they release the first taste of their eagerly anticipated self-produced 4th album with explosive new single ‘Marks To Prove It’ on May 11th. To celebrate the single […]

PLACEBO - Play London shows next week
New Music

PLACEBO: DEBUT ALBUM TO BE RE-ISSUED FOR RECORD STORE DAY

April 2, 2015 XS Noize

Placebo will re-issue their self-titled debut album as part of Record Store Day on the 18th of April. The re-issue of ‘Placebo’ will be re-mastered and be available on high quality, 180 gr red vinyl […]

TRACK OF THE DAY - ZEFUR WOLVES - 'TROUBLED SOUL':  Exclusive 1st listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY – ZEFUR WOLVES – ‘TROUBLED SOUL’: Exclusive 1st listen

April 2, 2015 XS Noize

Mexican border crossings, the traditional ceremonies of surviving Native American communities and lunar eclipses all form the lyrical rock bed of the laid-back, guitar-driven debut single and album of new Welsh five-piece, Zefur Wolves. Sin […]

BECK WINS 'ALBUM OF THE YEAR' GRAMMY FOR 'MORNING PHASE'
New Music

BECK – Shares video for “COUNTRY DOWN” – Watch

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

Recent Grammy winner Beck who won Album of the year with masterpiece “Morning Phase” has shared the video for the album track “Country Down”. It’s part lyric video, part studio footage, and part atmospheric nature […]

JAMES BAY -  ANNOUNCES BELFAST & DUBLIN DATES ON AUTUMN TOUR
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JAMES BAY – ANNOUNCES BELFAST & DUBLIN DATES ON AUTUMN TOUR

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

To celebrate the release of his No.1 debut album ‘Chaos And The Calm’ in both Ireland and the UK, rising star ‎James Bay announces the ‘Chaos And The Calm Tour’ in September/October 2015. This autumn […]

WE ARE BODIES - New group featuring Dave Pen of Archive to release self-titled album / OUT 06.04.15
New Music

WE ARE BODIES – New group featuring Dave Pen of Archive to release self-titled album / OUT 06.04.15

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

The first half of 2015 is proving to be particularly productive for the British musician and vocalist Dave Pen. Currently completing a tour of the European mainland with the highly regarded art-rock collective Archive, for which he […]

BEN HOWARD / UK Arena Tour Begins This Month
Gigs

BEN HOWARD / UK Arena Tour Begins This Month

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

Ben Howard kicks off his UK arena tour this month, including three sold-out shows at London’s Alexandra Palace. Ben released his critically acclaimed second album ‘I Forget Where We Were’ last year which debuted at […]

LOOPER - ANNOUNCES 5 CD BOX SET & BRAND NEW ALBUM / April 13th
New Music

LOOPER – ANNOUNCES 5 CD BOX SET & BRAND NEW ALBUM / April 13th

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

Mondo ‘77 is taken from LOOPER’s forthcoming 5 CD box set, collating tracks from their entire catalogue, including the brand new album, Offgrid:Offline. These Things is out on 13 April 2015 alongside digital releases of all […]

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