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        • The Veils
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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 […]

        • 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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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Factory Floor announce ICA London Show - Watch Video for “Ya”
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Factory Floor announce ICA London Show – Watch Video for “Ya”

July 25, 2016 XS Noize

To celebrate the forthcoming release of 25 25, their sophomore LP out August 19th on DFA Records, FACTORY FLOOR release a captivating new video for their latest single “Ya” and announce and ICA (Institute of […]

Die Antwoord - Announces New Album "Mount Ninji And Da Nice Time Kid" - Listen to 1st single
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Die Antwoord – Announces New Album “Mount Ninji And Da Nice Time Kid” – Listen to 1st single

July 25, 2016 XS Noize

“When Ninji, ¥o-landi and God hooked up with The Black Goat and started recording Die Antwoord’s 4th album around 2 years ago the mood of the tracks we started banging out was rough and tough […]

OASIS - 'BE HERE NOW' (CHASING THE SUN EDITION) deluxe set to be released 7th October 2016
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OASIS – ‘BE HERE NOW’ (CHASING THE SUN EDITION) deluxe set to be released 7th October 2016

July 22, 2016 XS Noize

‘Be Here Now’ is the third release in the Oasis ‘Chasing The Sun: 1993-1997’ series, to be released October 7th 2016 on Big Brother Recordings. This album follows the successful re-releases of the legendary Manchester […]

XS Noize Podcast: #8: Si Wolstencroft – original member of The Patrol, The Smiths and The Fall talks about his new book.
Podcast

XS Noize Podcast: #8: Si Wolstencroft – original member of The Patrol, The Smiths and The Fall talks about his new book.

July 21, 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? […]

Top Ten Ranked: The Smashing Pumpkins
Top Tens

Top Ten Ranked: The Smashing Pumpkins

July 21, 2016 Landon Murray

Among prominent bands of the 90’s, Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, D’Arcy Wretzky and James Iha stand up as one of the better and more groundbreaking ones. As the Smashing Pumpkins they had a mix of […]

Track Of The Day: HALFNOISE - 'In The Summer'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: HALFNOISE – ‘In The Summer’

July 21, 2016 XS Noize

HALFNOISE, the solo producer project of Nashville’s Zac Farro (whom many know for his work as the drummer in Paramore) have today, released new track ‘In The Summer’ taken from the forthcoming album. This follows […]

Track Of The Day: Look Park - ‘Shout Part 1’
Album Reviews

Album Review: Look Park – Look Park

July 21, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Chris Collingwood, frontman of Fountains of Wayne releases his first solo LP under the monicker Look Park on 22nd July. Mentioning Fountains of Wayne will undoubtedly make you think this release may be a little […]

Ed Harcourt reveals dramatic video for 'Furnaces' ahead of album release
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Ed Harcourt reveals dramatic video for ‘Furnaces’ ahead of album release

July 21, 2016 XS Noize

Recently signed to Polydor, Ed Harcourt has revealed the video for ‘Furnaces’ the title track from his seventh album Furnaces (out August 19th 2016), the most ambitious and abrasive album of his career. Furnaces was […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE JEZABELS - 'Pleasure Drive'
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The Jezabels Announce North American Tour + Share Video For “Smile”

July 20, 2016 XS Noize

Australian quartet The Jezabels are excited to announce a North American tour for Fall 2016! The shows will support the release of the newest album Synthia, released independently this past February via Metropolitan Groove Merchants […]

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

Album Review: Bear’s Den – Red Earth & Pouring Rain

July 20, 2016 Lori Gava

Critic fave Folk/Alternative duo Bear’s Den are releasing Red Earth & Pouring Rain on July 22nd. The release is the follow up to Islands their 2014’s acclaimed debut. “Islands” garnered significant critical notice and received […]

XS NOIZE - Unsigned Showcase #15 - Small Victories
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #15 – Small Victories

July 20, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

Track Of The Day: Asylums - Necessary Appliances
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Asylums – Necessary Appliances

July 20, 2016 XS Noize

Asylums have created a snapshot of a band and country in a state of change. They may have killer pop hooks, but there’s no bubblegum here – songs about the death of high street retail, […]

The Velvet Underground: Exhibition New York Extravanganza 31 March – 21 August 2016
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The Velvet Underground: Exhibition New York Extravanganza 31 March – 21 August 2016

July 20, 2016 Sandra Blemster

THE VELVET UNDERGROUND: EXHIBITION NEW YORK EXTRAVAGANZA 31 MARCH – 21 AUGUST 2016 VENUE: PHILHARMONIE DE PARIS It’s been just over 50 years since the Velvet Underground not exactly burst onto the New York music scene but produced […]

Milk & Sugar unveil 'Ready Or Not' The Remixes
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Milk & Sugar unveil ‘Ready Or Not’ The Remixes

July 19, 2016 XS Noize

This summer German house music legends Milk & Sugar return with new mixes of their anthem “Ready Or Not”, which has been leading them back to their roots of funk, soul and disco music. Whilst […]

Kamikaze Girls Announce Debut EP Sad Released 2nd September
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Kamikaze Girls Announce Debut EP Sad Released 2nd September

July 19, 2016 XS Noize

Leeds/London duo Kamikaze Girls are extremely pleased to announce that their debut EP Sad will be released on 2nd September through Bearded Punk Records (UK/EU) and Wiretap Records (US). The duo will also be heading […]

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

Merchandise Announce New Album + European Tour

July 19, 2016 XS Noize

Merchandise have announced details of their new album, A Corpse Wired For Sound, due for release on September 23rd, alongside the video for a second new track, ‘End Of The Week’. Formed nearly a decade […]

Dinosaur Jr. release video for 'Tiny', taken from new album Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not
New Music

DINOSAUR JR. share ‘Solo Extractions’ A compendium of guitar solos from new album, Give A Glimpse Of What Yer Not,

July 19, 2016 XS Noize

Today, Dinosaur Jr. share the ‘Solo Extractions’: a compendium of every guitar solo collected on their new record, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, out August 5th on Jagjaguwar. Mascis is the possessor of […]

PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 - listen
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Pet Shop Boys announce 2017 Tour

July 19, 2016 XS Noize

As Pet Shop Boys get ready to perform four sold-out shows this week at the Royal Opera House in London, they are delighted to announce that they will return to the UK with their Super […]

Pixies Announce New album + World Tour - Listen To First Single, "Um Chagga Lagga,"
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PIXIES announce New UK Tour Dates

July 19, 2016 XS Noize

Pixies add six UK shows to their newly announced European tour, including a two-night stint at London’s Brixton Academy. The band also announce a new show in Köln, Germany in addition to their tour on […]

Dodgy announce new album + UK tour dates
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Dodgy announce new album + UK tour dates

July 19, 2016 XS Noize

Dodgy have announced the first run of dates to coincide with the release of their fifth studio album ‘WHAT ARE WE FIGHTING FOR’ released on Friday 2nd September on Cherry Red Records. Dodgy will be […]

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