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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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BEECH CREEPS ANNOUNCE NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM
New Music

BEECH CREEPS ANNOUNCE NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM

January 8, 2015 XS Noize

Beech Creeps, a rock-n-roll Chimera (the kind that breathes fire) shake us with their self-titled LP out March 3rd on Monofonus Press. It was recorded in Brooklyn’s Secret Project Robot by Jonathan Schenke who’s worked […]

CURRENTLY LISTENING TO MIXTAPE #1 2
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XS NOIZE MIX TAPE #10 – Listen Here

January 8, 2015 XS Noize

Welcome to XS Noize MixTape #10, to showcase well known and up and coming bands/artists we are currently excited about and have been spinning over the past few weeks. Featuring: Viet Cong, The Gravity Drive, […]

BELLE & SEBASTIAN - GIRLS IN PEACETIME WANT TO DANCE
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BELLE & SEBASTIAN – GIRLS IN PEACETIME WANT TO DANCE

January 7, 2015 David McElroy

I have to start this review with a confession – I’ve never quite got Belle and Sebastian. They’ve had moments of indisputable genius in the past but I’ve never found myself fully gripped by one […]

ARCHEAN SOUNDTRACK NEW RELEASE - ‘THE SOUND OF DISBELIEF’ & LIVE DATES
New Music

ARCHEAN SOUNDTRACK NEW RELEASE – ‘THE SOUND OF DISBELIEF’ & LIVE DATES

January 7, 2015 XS Noize

London based five – piece, Archean Soundtrack are set to release ‘The Sound Of Disbelief’ from their current ‘Living Frequences’ EP on Ditto music to coincide with three new live dates on the 19th of […]

THEA & THE WILD STREAM ALBUM HIGHLIGHT "MOURNING SONG" - listen here
New Music

THEA & THE WILD STREAM ALBUM HIGHLIGHT “MOURNING SONG” – listen here

January 7, 2015 XS Noize

“Mourning Song” is another highlight from Thea & The Wild’s debut album, ahead of its UK release next week. Anthemic, widescreen folk-pop, Thea’s distinctive vocals take centre stage once again. Despite her young age, Thea […]

UB40 RELEASE DELUXE VERSIONS OF CLASSIC ALBUMS
New Music

UB40 RELEASE DELUXE VERSIONS OF CLASSIC ALBUMS

January 7, 2015 XS Noize

These 3-CD Deluxe Editions bring together, for the first time on physical and digital, UB40’s 1981 album Present Arms and its companion release from later that same year, Present Arms In Dub alongside their hit-strewn […]

THE CORONAS WILL RELEASE ‘JUST LIKE THAT’, THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE LONG WAY’, ON 16TH FEBRUARY
New Music

THE CORONAS WILL RELEASE ‘JUST LIKE THAT’, THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE LONG WAY’, ON 16TH FEBRUARY

January 7, 2015 XS Noize

THE CORONAS WILL RELEASE ‘JUST LIKE THAT’, THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE LONG WAY’, ON 16TH FEBRUARY ON ISLAND RECORDS The Coronas are one of Ireland’s biggest bands. Summer 2014 saw them […]

THE PRODIGY UNVEIL NEW ALBUM 'THE DAY IS MY ENEMY' - watch trailer here
New Music

THE PRODIGY UNVEIL NEW ALBUM ‘THE DAY IS MY ENEMY’ – watch trailer here

January 7, 2015 XS Noize

The Prodigy have announced details of their long-awaited new album, The Day Is My Enemy. Watch a trailer below. The Day Is My Enemy, The Prodigy’s 6th Studio Album will be released 30th March 2015. […]

THE NEW SOUTHERN ELECTRIKK DEBUT SINGLE 'BROWN EYES' - listen here
New Music

THE NEW SOUTHERN ELECTRIKK DEBUT SINGLE ‘BROWN EYES’ – listen here

January 6, 2015 XS Noize

The melody and lyrics for The New Southern Electrikk’s debut single ‘Brown Eyes’ were written by former Paris Angel Rikki Turner fourteen years ago. Explaining where he drew his inspiration from, Rikki says ” The […]

INTERVIEW - THE GRAVITY DRIVE
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INTERVIEW – THE GRAVITY DRIVE

January 6, 2015 Lori Gava

The Gravity Drive is a prime example showing that the music distribution world has seismically shifted and we are in” Kansas” no longer. Even 10 years ago it would have been difficult to imagine a […]

THE CHARLATANS ANNOUNCE 12TH ALBUM 'MODERN NATURE' AND UK TOUR
New Music

THE CHARLATANS ANNOUNCE 12TH ALBUM ‘MODERN NATURE’ AND UK TOUR

January 6, 2015 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS – Tim Burgess, Mark Collins, Martin Blunt and Tony Rogers – release their twelfth album, MODERN NATURE on BMG Chrysalis on 26th January 2015. To coincide with the release, the band also confirm […]

SWEET TOOTH DEBUT ALBUM - ‘EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE IN LOVE’ RELEASED 2ND FEBRUARY
New Music

SWEET TOOTH DEBUT ALBUM – ‘EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE IN LOVE’ RELEASED 2ND FEBRUARY

January 6, 2015 XS Noize

London-based duo, Sweet Tooth are set to release their debut album on the Devil’s Advocaat label on the 2nd of February 2015. ‘Everybody Wants To Be In Love’ was produced, arranged andwritten by the band […]

ACCLAIMED SINGER-SONGWRITER ROSS BREEN RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE AND ALBUM PLANS
New Music

ACCLAIMED SINGER-SONGWRITER ROSS BREEN RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE AND ALBUM PLANS

January 6, 2015 XS Noize

Winner of 2012’s ‘Best Unsigned Singer-Songwriter in Ireland’ competition and regular recipient of rave reviews, Ross Breen, is back with his first single in eight months. ‘Idyllic Valley’ is a punchy, boisterous folk-soul outing, made […]

The Twilight Sad
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD TO RELEASE ‘I COULD GIVE YOU ALL YOU DON’T WANT’ AS 2ND SINGLE

January 6, 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 the second official single from the album. It comes in the […]

THE VICKERS  NEW ALBUM 'GHOSTS' - listen here
New Music

THE VICKERS NEW ALBUM ‘GHOSTS’ – listen here

January 6, 2015 XS Noize

Ghosts is the new album and the new sound of The Vickers. A kaleidoscopic collection of songs, a twisty and colourful journey through the lights and shades of the modern life. Lose yourself within the […]

MEGHAN TRAINOR'S DEBUT ALBUM 'TITLE' RELEASED JAN 26TH
New Music

MEGHAN TRAINOR’S DEBUT ALBUM ‘TITLE’ RELEASED JAN 26TH

January 6, 2015 XS Noize

Following her global super-smash hit single ‘All About That Bass’, Meghan Trainor has today announced the UK release of her debut album Title, due on January 26th through Epic Records. The 11-track album features the […]

NRVS LVRS: DEBUT ALBUM "THE GOLDEN WEST" OUT 16 MARCH
New Music

NRVS LVRS SHARE DEBUT TRACK ‘CITY LIGHTS’ – listen here

January 5, 2015 XS Noize

San Francisco newcomers NRVS LVRS share debut track ‘City Lights’. 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 […]

DEATH GRIPS RELEASE 14 TRACK INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
New Music

DEATH GRIPS RELEASE 14 TRACK INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM

January 5, 2015 XS Noize

Death Grips have released a 14-track instrumental album NME reports, Titled ‘Fashion Week’ and described as an “Instrumental Full-Length Soundtrack”, the full record is available to stream on YouTube and to download from the band’s […]

THE WHEREABOUTS ' I DON'T CARE EP' - listen here
New Music

THE WHEREABOUTS ‘ I DON’T CARE EP’ – listen here

January 5, 2015 XS Noize

Described by the BBC as ‘Jump Beat’, The Whereabouts are a young, energetic four piece rhythm & blues, rock & roll band from Kingscourt in Co. Cavan, Ireland. All four lads in The Whereabouts have […]

BLÄNK PREMIERE THEIR NEW SINGLE 'TEARS RUN DRY'
New Music

BLÄNK RELEASE ‘TEARS RUN DRY’ – listen here

January 5, 2015 XS Noize

Combining lyrics about self-discovery and life’s complexities with their unique mashing of genres from Indie Pop to Hip Hop, Swedish trio Blänk already has a track record of independent success. Now they are back with […]

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