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          Irish rock powerhouse Dea Matrona return stronger and more assured, announcing their second studio album ‘Hate That I Care’ and unleashing its electrifying title track today. Recorded, produced and written entirely by the band, the […]

          The Grahams
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          WATCH: The Grahams Share Video for ‘Georgette’ as Deluxe Edition of ‘The Bridge’ Is Released

          March 5, 2026

          The Grahams’ acclaimed album ‘The Bridge’ is the result of the couple – Alyssa and Doug, together since childhood – taking a hyper personal approach to songwriting in which they commit their deepest personal truths […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Release Lyric Video for New Single ‘Appetite’ – Watch Now

          March 5, 2026

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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Album Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

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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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        • The Dream Machine
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          “We’re Always Making Music for Ourselves” — The Dream Machine on ‘Fort Perch Rock’ | XS Noize Podcast #273

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          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]

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          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 […]

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The XS Noize Podcast set to launch soon

June 9, 2016 XS Noize

You probably already know that for almost 2 years, Xsnoize.com has been providing music news, features and reviews to millions of visitors worldwide. Expanding from music reviews and news to include columns from the likes […]

Live Review: Free Press Festival 2016
Live Reviews

Live Review: Free Press Festival 2016

June 9, 2016 Landon Murray

So it’s been raining in Houston for something like 400 days it seems like. My first Free Press Fest begins with some cool but random interviews with Doug from Built to Spill, and local Houston […]

Track Of The Day:  Merchandise - 'Flower of Sex'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Merchandise – ‘Flower of Sex’

June 8, 2016 XS Noize

Tampa art punks Merchandise have returned with ‘Flower of Sex’, the first new single since their critically acclaimed 2014 release After The End. The song is accompanied by an engrossing new video juxtaposing flora and […]

Palm Honey Release New Single 'You Stole My Blackout'
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Palm Honey Release New Single ‘You Stole My Blackout’

June 7, 2016 XS Noize

Psych outfit Palm Honey have announced the release of their latest single You Stole My Blackout. The track, their first release in 2016, is a short and snappy slice of psychedelic pop that wastes no […]

FURR reveal video for debut single 'Think Sharp Kid'
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FURR reveal video for debut single ‘Think Sharp Kid’

June 7, 2016 XS Noize

Leeds quartet FURR have revealed the video for their debut single ‘Think Sharp Kid’. The video sees the band rocking out amidst a neon glow stick haze with a performance that perfectly complements the angsty […]

Track Of The Day: Bear's Den - 'Auld Wives'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Bear’s Den – ‘Auld Wives’

June 7, 2016 XS Noize

Bear’s Den have unveiled ‘Auld Wives’, the first single to be taken from the band’s upcoming second album, ‘Red Earth & Pouring Rain’, released on 22nd July on Communion. ‘Red Earth & Pouring Rain’ is […]

Lea Porcelain's Release Debut EP 'Out Is In' EP
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Lea Porcelain’s Release Debut EP ‘Out Is In’ EP

June 7, 2016 XS Noize

Lea Porcelain last month gave us their Out Is In EP, the first release from the Berlin/London duo. Consisting of producer Julien Bracht and singer Markus Nikolaus, Lea Porcelain have been gaining international recognition and […]

Scottish singer-songwriter Michael Forsyth enjoys success with 2nd album 'Stop For the World' 1
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Michael Forsyth’s New Album ‘Stop For the World’ Continues to Earn International Attention

June 6, 2016 XS Noize

Last week, not many people outside of a small Scottish town had heard of singer songwriter Michael Forsyth. This week his second album ‘Stop For the World’ reached number five in the UK iTunes Singer […]

FUTUREHEADS frontman BARRY HYDE releases debut solo album 'Malody'
The Listening Post

Futureheads frontman Barry Hyde streams new single – Listen

June 6, 2016 XS Noize

Responsible (with The Futureheads) for some of the biggest indie hits the UK has produced in the last decade – Decent Days and Night, Skip To The End, Meantime, Beginning Of The Twist, Heartbeat Song […]

PJ Harvey plays triumphant return show at Primavera Sound 1
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PJ Harvey plays triumphant return show at Primavera Sound

June 6, 2016 XS Noize

For the first time in 4 years, and following the April release of her UK #1 album ‘The Hope Six Demolition Project’, PJ Harvey returned to the world stage with a storming headline performance at […]

INTERVIEW: Former MANSUN front-man, PAUL DRAPER talks about his first solo EP 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Former MANSUN front-man, PAUL DRAPER talks about his first solo EP

June 6, 2016 XS Noize

Former Mansun front-man Paul Draper returns with his long awaited ‘EP ONE’ Friday 10th June on KScope. XS Noize Editor Mark Millar had a chat with Paul ahead of the release.   Hi Paul how does […]

Hurricane #1 unveil video for new single 'I Wanna Kill you' - Watch
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Hurricane #1 unveil video for new single ‘I Wanna Kill you’ – Watch

June 4, 2016 XS Noize

It’s been less than a year since Alex Lowe reformed Hurricane #1 and released their critically acclaimed album Find What You Love and Let It Kill You. Alex Lowe and the boys don’t waste any […]

Track Of The Day: Stu Whiston - 'Dirty Day'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Stu Whiston – ‘Dirty Day’

June 3, 2016 XS Noize

Stu Whiston is an indie singer/songwriter (with a live band) based in Stoke-on-Trent. Stu has recently released a track called ‘Dirty Day” that was produced by Rich Turvey (Blossoms) and mixed by Jim Spencer (Oasis/Charlatans/Johnny […]

Stream 'Double Vanity' full album by Broncho - Here
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Stream ‘Double Vanity’ full album by Broncho – Here

June 3, 2016 XS Noize

BRONCHO’s new album Double Vanity is out next week (STREAM BELOW). Blasted grassland, the thin ribbon line of the freeway unspooling beneath wheels, skies stretched wide between mountaintop. It is dream music, foggy, atmospheric, the […]

Twin Atlantic - announce new album - ‘GLA’
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Twin Atlantic – announce new album – ‘GLA’

June 3, 2016 XS Noize

Twin Atlantic have announced the release of new album ‘GLA’ on 9th September 2016, through Red Bull Records. Twin Atlantic will be playing a string of intimate fan shows in the UK including a secret […]

Interview: Si Wolstencroft - original member of The Stone Roses & The Smiths talks about his new book.
Interviews

Interview: Si Wolstencroft – original member of The Stone Roses & The Smiths talks about his new book.

June 2, 2016 XS Noize

Si Wolstencroft is among the many near-mythical figures of the Manchester music scene. Si parted ways before The Patrol became the Stone Roses and he turned down The Smiths. Right place, right time, wrong choices? Timing […]

Hurricane #1 Front-man Alex Lowe receives death threat over single artwork 2
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Hurricane #1 Front-man Alex Lowe receives death threat over single artwork

June 2, 2016 XS Noize

Hurricane #1 Front-man Alex Lowe received a death threat today on the eve of the release of their new single ‘I Wanna Kill You’. The band have had to rush forward new artwork to be […]

Beck Releases new single “WOW” - listen
The Listening Post

Beck Releases new single “WOW” – listen

June 2, 2016 XS Noize

The music has flowed from Beck without pause since 2014’s Album of the Year Grammy-winner Morning Phase: from globe-spanning live shows consistently hailed as the best of Beck’s storied career to the 2015 psych-dance summer […]

Archive announce 12-date November 2016 European Tour + new studio album
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Archive announce 12-date November 2016 European Tour + new studio album

June 2, 2016 XS Noize

Currently putting the finishing touches to their tenth studio album, due later this year, and twenty years on from the release of their debut album “Londinium”, South London collective ARCHIVE have just announced news of […]

NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS release new studio album 'Skeleton Tree' on September 9
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NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS release new studio album ‘Skeleton Tree’ on September 9

June 2, 2016 XS Noize

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’ sixteenth studio album, Skeleton Tree, will be released globally on vinyl, CD and across all digital platforms on 9th September 2016. This follows the Bad Seeds’ most critically and […]

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