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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 […]

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        • 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
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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
          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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ALIAS KID - Rock'n'roll quintet join BLACK GRAPE for winter tour
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ALIAS KID – Rock’n’roll quintet join BLACK GRAPE for winter tour

September 28, 2016 XS Noize

Rock’n’Roll renegades – ALIAS KID – are thrilled to announce they will re-join their Mancunian brethren BLACK GRAPE as chief support on their upcoming Winter tour. Invited back for their second run in two consecutive […]

PETER DOHERTY announces NEW ALBUM & SINGLE
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PETER DOHERTY announces NEW ALBUM & SINGLE

September 28, 2016 XS Noize

Peter Doherty releases his new album, ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’ on Friday the 2nd December. The album is available to preorder now with first single ‘I Don’t Love Anyone (But You’re Not Just Anyone)’ along with ‘The […]

Track of the Day: The New Up - ‘Future Is Now’
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The New Up – ‘Future Is Now’

September 27, 2016 XS Noize

The New Up are a great band from San Francisco. They’ve just revealed their new track ‘Future Is Now’. ‘Future Is Now’ is packed full of graceful melodies, airy vocals and hazy soundscapes. There’s a […]

The Stone Roses Announce 3 UK Live Shows for June 2017- including Belfast
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The Stone Roses Announce 3 UK Live Shows for June 2017- including Belfast

September 26, 2016 XS Noize

The Stone Roses will play 3 UK shows in June 2017. Tickets go on sale at 9.30am this Friday, September 30. This summer saw The Stone Roses play to over 240,000 people across four sold […]

Kraftwerk 3-D Comes To Dublin & Belfast in June 2017
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Kraftwerk 3-D Comes To Dublin & Belfast in June 2017

September 26, 2016 XS Noize

The multi media project Kraftwerk was started in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. They set up their electronic Kling Klang Studio in Dusseldorf, Germany, where they conceived and produced all Kraftwerk albums. By […]

Robbie Williams Announces Brand New Album
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Robbie Williams Announces Brand New Album

September 25, 2016 XS Noize

The incredible ROBBIE WILLIAMS releases his brand new studio album “Heavy Entertainment Show” on Columbia Records on November 4. A trailer for the new album was today premiered on ITV during the X Factor ad […]

#17: XS Noize Music Podcast: Wayne Hussey - The Mission discusses new album “Another Fall From Grace”
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#17: XS Noize Music Podcast: Wayne Hussey – The Mission discusses new album “Another Fall From Grace”

September 25, 2016 XS Noize

On this weeks XS Noize Music Podcast Mark Millar talks to Wayne Hussey from The Mission. The Mission release their new album, “Another Fall From Grace” on 30th September 2016. Another Fall From Grace was […]

Rock legends IRON MAIDEN to play 3Arena, Dublin
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Rock legends IRON MAIDEN to play 3Arena, Dublin

September 23, 2016 XS Noize

Rock legends IRON MAIDEN continue their hugely successful The Book of Souls World Tour into 2017 with a series of European arena shows opening in Antwerp, Belgium on April 22, Maiden’s first visit to this […]

Track of the Day: By Starlight - 'So Desperate'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: By Starlight – ‘So Desperate’

September 23, 2016 XS Noize

London alt rock three-piece By Starlight have released their debut single So Desperate for today Friday 23rd September. The pounding new single is lifted from their upcoming debut EP and combines grunge riffs with ethereal […]

Feature: MUSICIANS AGAINST HOMELESSNESS CAMPAIGN
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Feature: MUSICIANS AGAINST HOMELESSNESS CAMPAIGN

September 23, 2016 Sandra Blemster

The nationwide campaign Musicians Against Homelessness is the brain child of Cambridgeshire based PR woman Emma Rule and is being backed by former Creation records boss Alan McGee. The aim of which is to raise funds […]

Album Review: Warpaint - Heads Up
Album Reviews

Album Review: Warpaint – Heads Up

September 23, 2016 Landon Murray

Since coming on the indie scene in 2007, California’s fearsome female foursome, Warpaint has managed to create and carve out a unique niche in the world of music. Time after time the band has managed […]

XS Noize Podcast: #14: Larry Love talks 20 years of The Alabama 3 2
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Album Review: Alabama 3 – Blues

September 22, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Formed by a Welsh man Rob Spragg AKA Larry Love (who really was the son of a preacher man) and a Scotsman, Jake Black AKA The Very Reverend Dr. D. Wayne Love in Brixton, London […]

Track of the Day: LYING BSTRDS - Youth and Old Age
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: LYING BSTRDS – Youth and Old Age

September 21, 2016 XS Noize

Supporting notable artists including Noel Gallagher, Circa Waves and Spring King is something that countless bands dream of- however, after forming just one year ago, Liverpool quintet- LYING BSTRDS managed to achieve this through hard […]

Interview: Van Morrison talks about the new album, ‘Keep Me Singing’ 1
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Interview: Van Morrison talks about the new album, ‘Keep Me Singing’

September 21, 2016 XS Noize

Van Morrison talks about the new album, ‘Keep Me Singing’. Interview by BBC Radio Ulster’s Ralph McLean – August 2016.   Tell us about the origins of “Keep Me Singing”? How long back are we […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #19 - Chick Quest
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #19 – Chick Quest

September 21, 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 […]

DMA's announce Glastonbury Performance and Reveal New Video for 'Timeless'
New Music

DMA’S unveil new video for ‘Step Up The Morphine’

September 20, 2016 XS Noize

‘Step Up The Morphine’ is one of the DMA’S more sentimental songs and director Errol Rainey manages to produce the perfect video to complement the raw emotion that is delivered vocally as Tommy O’Dell lays […]

Van Morrison returns to the Belfast Waterfront on Sunday 18th December for one night only.
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Van Morrison returns to the Belfast Waterfront on Sunday 18th December for one night only.

September 20, 2016 XS Noize

One of music’s true legends Sir Van Morrison returns to the Belfast Waterfront on Sunday 18th December for one night only. The multi award winning singer, composer and performer will be showcasing songs from his […]

David Gray Announces Live Shows + New Greatest Hits Collection
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David Gray Announces Live Shows + New Greatest Hits Collection

September 20, 2016 XS Noize

David Gray has announced his first UK dates in two years with a set of acoustic solo shows in support of his forthcoming Greatest Hits collection. Entitled ‘An Evening With David Gray’, the dates will […]

Album Review: Bon Iver - 22 a Million
Album Reviews

Album Review: Bon Iver – 22 a Million

September 20, 2016 Lori Gava

It is a bit of an understatement to say that most people have found 2016 to be a challenging year. Justin Vernon, the main creative force behind the band Bon Iver, is contributing added complexity […]

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

Album Review: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Skeleton Tree

September 20, 2016 Landon Murray

It’s rare for a musician, or group of musicians to still have noteworthy things to say on their sixteenth album, but for perennial avant rock and rollers Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, all it […]

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