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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 […]

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          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 […]

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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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BECK: Shares  "WOW (TOKiMONSTA REMIX)"- Listen
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BECK: Shares “WOW (TOKiMONSTA REMIX)”- Listen

October 14, 2016 XS Noize

Following its surprise premiere on KCRW yesterday morning, the remix of Beck’s smash Day-Glo psych hop anthem “Wow” by Los Angeles producer TOKiMONSTA is now available to stream and download across digital platforms: The “Wow […]

Classic Album: Kate Bush - Hounds of Love
Classic Albums

Classic Album: Kate Bush – Hounds of Love

October 14, 2016 Lori Gava

September 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of the release of Kate Bush’s seminal album Hounds of Love. The album has been cited by numerous musical publications and artists as a trailblazing and influential work that […]

Album Review: Craig David - Following my Intuition
Album Reviews

Album Review: Craig David – Following my Intuition

October 14, 2016 Odhrán Rodgers

Craig David, a name that springs up many, many emotions for those familiar with his work. Whether you loved him or hated him back when he was in his prime during the Born to Do […]

Kings of Leon reveal video for 'Waste A Moment'
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Kings of Leon Announce UK Arena Shows for 2017

October 13, 2016 XS Noize

Kings of Leon have today announced UK arena tour dates for 2017 – their first UK shows in over two years. The run of shows will open in Leeds on February 19 and culminate on […]

Track of the Day: Saint Leonard’s Horses – 1969 Revisited 1
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Saint Leonard’s Horses – 1969 Revisited

October 13, 2016 Julie Blore-Bizot

Saint Leonard’s Horses is the musical project of the artist formerly known as Kieran Leonard whose stellar songwriting abilities showcased on his DIY debut Out of Work Astronaut earned him fans and support gigs with […]

Depeche Mode announce 'Global Spirit Tour' and new album 'Spirit'...
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Depeche Mode announce ‘Global Spirit Tour’ and new album ‘Spirit’…

October 11, 2016 XS Noize

Depeche Mode, one of modern music’s most influential artists, announced today at a special event in Milan that they will be embarking on a world tour in May 2017 to support their new studio album, […]

SIMPLE MINDS to perform Live In Concert for BBC Radio 2
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SIMPLE MINDS to perform Live In Concert for BBC Radio 2

October 11, 2016 XS Noize

In her show tonight, Jo Whiley announced that Simple Minds will perform a special BBC Radio 2 In Concert on Thursday 10 November at Hackney Empire, London. The performance, which will be their only UK […]

Track of the Day: The Train Set - Beautiful Monster
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Train Set – Beautiful Monster

October 11, 2016 XS Noize

Back in the mid to late eighties The Train Set emerged from the Crewe/Winsford indie music scene to make an impact on the Manchester and Liverpool gig circuit as well as the national music press. […]

Album Review: C. Duncan - The Midnight Sun
Album Reviews

Album Review: C. Duncan – The Midnight Sun

October 10, 2016 Lori Gava

In 2015 Christopher Duncan, better known as C. Duncan, created a sensation with his debut release Architect. The release displayed C. Duncan’s truly gifted ability in blending his classical musical training with modern musical sensibilities […]

#19: XS Noize Music Podcast: David Gray talks New Best Of + Upcoming Live Shows 2
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #20 – The Dirty Clergy

October 10, 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: The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Sun Ship
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Sun Ship

October 10, 2016 XS Noize

The Brian Jonestown Massacre will release the new album ‘Third World Pyramid’ on 28th October. The lead single ‘Sun Ship’ went to No.5 in the vinyl charts and No.11 in physical chart when it was […]

Exclusive album stream: ENOLA FALL - HELIOTROPIC
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Exclusive album stream: ENOLA FALL – HELIOTROPIC

October 10, 2016 XS Noize

For the last decade Enola Fall have become a fixture on the Australian indie scene, playing major festivals and supporting acts like Courtney Barnett, The Jezabels, Amanda Palmer and The Violent Femmes on tour. Anchored […]

#19: XS Noize Music Podcast: David Gray talks New Best Of + Upcoming Live Shows 1
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David Gray Reflects on His Greatest Hits and Looks Ahead to Live Shows | XS Noize Podcast #19

October 9, 2016 XS Noize

On this week’s episode of the XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter David Gray to discuss the early days of his career, his upcoming Greatest Hits collection, and his first […]

Interview: Grant Nicholas talks ‘Feeder’s new album 'All Bright Electric’
Interviews

Interview: Grant Nicholas talks ‘Feeder’s new album ‘All Bright Electric’

October 7, 2016 Thomas S. Day

FEEDER first shot to fame when their debut EP ‘Swim’ was released to huge critical acclaim in 1996. Since then they’ve had 25 Top 40 hits with the likes of ‘Feeling A Moment, ‘Just The […]

Track of the Day: Barns Courtney - Glitter & Gold
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Barns Courtney – Glitter & Gold

October 6, 2016 XS Noize

Glitter & Gold Is the first official video for Barns breakout track which which on first release went to #1 on the UK Spotify Viral Chart, #2 on the iTunes Alternative Chart, was added to […]

Album Review: Oasis - Be Here Now - (Chasing The Sun Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Oasis – Be Here Now

October 6, 2016 Martyn Young

Be Here Now is a behemoth album in every sense of the world. Oasis’ record-breaking third album has become a notorious byword for excess and failure, responsible for arguably the death of Britpop as a […]

FEEDER Announce new album 'All Bright Electric'! Listen to New Single 'Universe of Life'
Album Reviews

Album Review: Feeder – All Bright Electric

October 6, 2016 Thomas S. Day

With a career that has seen 3 decades, high profile tragedy and major success, Feeder need little introduction. This, their 9th studio album All Bright Electric, takes its title from a neon sign for a […]

GARBAGE Reveal Brand New Video For ‘Magnetized’
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GARBAGE Reveal Brand New Video For ‘Magnetized’

October 5, 2016 XS Noize

Garbage have made a video for their second single “Magnetized” off their critically acclaimed album ‘Strange Little Birds’. Scott Stuckey directed the video. Shirley Manson – “We made the video for Magnetized at Pancake Mountain […]

Album Review: Green Day - Revolution Radio
Album Reviews

Album Review: Green Day – Revolution Radio

October 5, 2016 Clair McAllister

In the 4 years since Green Day’s last release, Billie Joe has become sober, Jason White and Brittney Dirnt have flipped off cancer, and social and racial inequality have flooded the media. And while the […]

Stream 'Naked' the new single by New Atlas HERE
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Stream ‘Naked’ the new single by New Atlas HERE

October 4, 2016 XS Noize

‘Naked’ is the new single from indie pop maestro New Atlas, the brainchild of 19 year-old Owen O’Hagan. Produced by Robert Whiteley (The Wombats) ‘Naked’ will be released on October 21st. Named as one of […]

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