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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

          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
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          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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FUFANU: Debut Single 'Circus Life' released April - Listen
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FUFANU: Debut Single ‘Circus Life’ released April – Listen

February 13, 2015 XS Noize

Formerly operating as techno duo, Captain Fufanu, with the addition of live instrumentation – and the band name shortened to a more economical Fufanu (“the Captain was left behind at a rave in Cologne”) – […]

TICK TOCK PREMIERE NEW SINGLE AND ANNOUNCE NEW EP
New Music

TICK TOCK – Premiere New Video For ‘A-A-A-‘ – Watch

February 13, 2015 XS Noize

Sebastian Zieler (A.K.A ‘ticktock’) has just premiered a new video for his latest single ‘A- A- A-‘ with Hunger TV. The single comes from his forthcoming EP entitled ‘TCOLT EP’, which is due out 16th […]

NEW SINGLE FROM 'CUT' - ‘PAGE 59’
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CUT – ‘Page 59’ – Listen

February 13, 2015 XS Noize

‘Page 59’, co-produced and engineered by Sean Read of The Rockingbirds, was recorded in London at the Famous Times studio in Homerton. Released on signed limited edition seven inch silver vinyl and available to download, […]

STEVE STRANGE, Visage lead singer, dies aged 55
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STEVE STRANGE, Visage lead singer, dies aged 55

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Steve Strange, lead singer of 1980s pop band Visage, has died aged 55 following heart attack, his record label says. Steve Strange, the Blitz Kid, frontman of synthpop group Visage — best known for its […]

OASIS to release 20th Anniversary Knebworth live DVD in 2016
New Music

OASIS to release 20th Anniversary Knebworth live DVD in 2016

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Speaking with a German magazine, Noel Gallagher has revealed that Oasis will release a documentary and a live album to celebrate 20 years since Knebworth shows took place. “Oh yeah! Just because it’ll be the […]

SOAK Announces  Debut Album - 'Before We Forgot How to Dream' for May 29th
New Music

SOAK Announces Debut Album – ‘Before We Forgot How to Dream’ for May 29th

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Named a One To Watch for 2015 via the likes of iTunes, Spotify and the BBC Sound Poll, SOAK has also today announced details of her forthcoming debut album. ‘Before We Forgot How to Dream’ […]

U2 Unveil Aoife McCardle's short film based on 'Every Breaking Wave' - Watch
New Music

U2 Unveil Aoife McCardle’s short film based on ‘Every Breaking Wave’ – Watch

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Today The Creators Project premieres Irish director Aoife McArdle’s Every Breaking Wave, a short film based on the U2 song of the same name. Set on the streets of early 1980s Northern Ireland, the film […]

INVENTIONS  Share video for 'Springworlds' - Watch 2
New Music

INVENTIONS Share video for ‘Springworlds’ – Watch

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Last month Inventions, the collaboration between Eluvium’s Matthew Cooper and Mark T. Smith of Explosions In The Sky, released the first single from their upcoming second album Maze of Woods. To create a music video […]

NRVS LVRS  Unveil new video for debut track 'City Lights'  - Watch
New Music

NRVS LVRS Unveil new video for debut track ‘City Lights’ – Watch

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

San Francisco 6-piece NRVS LVRS began their journey at the beginning of 2014 when a collection of songs, written initially for the purpose of musical experimentation, found themselves at the centre of a newly forming […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD TO RELEASE 4TH ALBUM 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE'
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THE TWILIGHT SAD unveil new video for ‘I Could Give You All That You Don’t Want’ -Watch

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their fourth full-length, Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants To Leave, Scotland’s The Twilight Sad have unveiled a new video for ‘I Could Give You All That You […]

TEAM OF EXPERTS - DECEMBER MOON - Listen
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TEAM OF EXPERTS – DECEMBER MOON – Listen

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Danish alternative rock duo Team of Experts have released the song ‘December Moon’. The atmospheric highway rock influenced track is the first single from the band’s forthcoming EP ‘Sardonique’ which will be released in March. […]

STREAM:  SLUTEVER  ALMOST FAMOUS EP - Here
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STREAM: SLUTEVER ALMOST FAMOUS EP – Here

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

Rachel Gagliardi and Nicole Snyder, AKA Slutever, recently migrated to Los Angeles from Philadelphia in hopes of becoming celebrities. They enjoy having friends and being referred to as a girl band. They are proud contributors […]

JACK WHITE TO RELEASE 7-INCH VINYL OF "THAT BLACK BAT LICORICE” b/w “BLUE LIGHT, RED LIGHT
New Music

JACK WHITE TO RELEASE 7-INCH VINYL OF “THAT BLACK BAT LICORICE” b/w “BLUE LIGHT, RED LIGHT

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh off Sunday’s GRAMMY win for Best Rock Performance, Jack White announces the 7-inch vinyl release of “That Black Bat Licorice,” the newest single from Jack’s critically-lauded album Lazaretto (Third Man Records/Columbia). Jack recently performed […]

'AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR' PREMIERE NEW SINGLE 'RUN HOME' - listen
New Music

‘AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR’ PREMIERE NEW SINGLE ‘RUN HOME’ – listen

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

And So I Watch You From Afar (ASIWYFA) have premiered their new single, ‘Run Home’. The track comes from the quartet’s highly anticipated new album ‘Heirs’ due out 4th May 2015 via Sargent House (home […]

TODD RUNDGREN RELEASES 'GLOBAL'  6TH APRIL
New Music

TODD RUNDGREN RELEASES ‘GLOBAL’ 6TH APRIL

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

Prolific musical experimenter, premier league pop craftsman, tireless producer, runt, wizard and true star Todd Rundgren will release his new studio album ‘GLOBAL’ on the Esoteric Antenna label via Cherry Red on Monday 6th April […]

THE WAVE PICTURES   Announce 6Music Festival date, Instores and new London headline show
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THE WAVE PICTURES Announce 6Music Festival date, Instores and new London headline show

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

Having sold out their headline show at 100 Club, The Wave Pictures announce a second date at London’s Shacklewell Arms on 16th February, as well as an instore at Rough Trade East on the same […]

COLUMBIA MILLS RELEASE ‘HEADLIGHTS’ TAKEN FROM THE ‘FACTORY SETTINGS’ EP
New Music

COLUMBIA MILLS RELEASE ‘HEADLIGHTS’ TAKEN FROM THE ‘FACTORY SETTINGS’ EP

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

Dublin based Columbia Mills release ‘Headlights’, the second track from their critically acclaimed ‘Factory Settings’ EP. ‘Headlights’ is the follow up to last year’s ‘Never Gonna Look At You The Same’. The band have also […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS LAUNCH 10 DATE + MIRRORS TOUR
Gigs

IMAGINE DRAGONS LAUNCH 10 DATE UK ‘SMOKE + MIRRORS’ TOUR

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

With their highly anticipated new album ‘Smoke + Mirrors’ out imminently, US chart phenomenon Imagine Dragons play ten UK arena shows this November including their biggest UK show to date at London’s The O2 on […]

PEACE ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE:  ‘I’M A GIRL’ - watch video
Gigs

PEACE ANNOUNCE BELFAST DATE 19TH MARCH

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

Peace have announced they will play The Empire Music Hall, Belfast on 19th March in support of their second album ‘Happy People’ released Monday. Midlands four piece, Peace, leapt into the hearts of the public […]

GRUFF RHYS JOINS DIONNE BENNETT FOR TWISTED DUET - MARRIED 2 ME - listen
New Music

GRUFF RHYS AND DIONNE BENNETT SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘MARRIED TO ME’ – Watch

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

Romance isn’t dead, but it’s on rocky ground as singer-songwriter Gruff Rhys detours from his American Interior odyssey to join fellow Super Furry Animal, Dafydd Ieuan in The Earth’s three-minute, synth-laden ‘love’ song. The soaring […]

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