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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
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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
          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
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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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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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Drowners Share new single "Pick up the Pace"; from new album "On Desire"
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Drowners Share new single “Pick up the Pace”; from new album “On Desire”

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

Drowners have unveiled new single “Pick Up The Pace”, the second track to be shared from their long awaited new album. “ON DESIRE” which arrives everywhere on Friday, June 24th. Recorded and mixed by Claudius […]

Track Of The Day: OYLS - ‘Maps’ - Listen
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: OYLS – ‘Maps’ – Listen

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

Seamlessly blending experimental rock and indie-electro, OYLS have the aptness for innovative music. OYLS is the creative venture of two unexpected individuals; David Kirshenbaum, a former corporate consultant, and Michael Lipp, a failed strip club […]

Album Review: Eagulls - Ullages
Album Reviews

Album Review: Eagulls – Ullages

May 10, 2016 Lori Gava

Ah the legendary curse of the sophomore record can prove to be an insurmountable challenge for any band. It can be especially daunting when your debut release takes you from playing the UK dive bar […]

Tim Hecker Announces Barbican Headline Show
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Tim Hecker Announces Barbican Headline Show

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Following his St. John at Hackney church performance last week, Canadian producer and sound artist Tim Hecker has confirmed he will be returning to London this Autumn with a headline show at the Barbican on […]

Review: Rufus Wainwright - Take All My Loves:9 Shakespeare Sonnets
Album Reviews

Review: Rufus Wainwright – Take All My Loves:9 Shakespeare Sonnets

May 9, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Reinvention takes on many forms and in some cases, is seemingly unintentional. In the case of Rufus Wainwright it may well be the latter as he hangs up his folk roots and dons his composer […]

The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds to get 50th anniversary deluxe treatment 1
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The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds to get 50th anniversary deluxe treatment

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

The Beach Boys’ iconic 1966 album, Pet Sounds, is universally hailed as one of popular music’s most important recordings of all time. May 16 marks the acclaimed album’s 50th anniversary, and to commemorate the milestone, […]

NEWS: KULA SHAKER announce Irish Dates in May
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Listen to the new single from Kula Shaker – ‘Let Love Be (With U)’ out 27th May

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Having just released their 5th studio album, K 2.0, to much acclaim in February, and with sold-out dates across the UK and Europe, including a sold-out show at London’s Roundhouse, Kula Shaker are pleased to […]

Penny for the Workhouse to release 'Sneaky Peekers' EP
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Penny for the Workhouse to release ‘Sneaky Peekers’ EP

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Penny For The Workhouse are a lively London based band creating quirky music with the style of Syd Barrett or early Bowie and swagger of old London Town. Formed in 2012, the band’s unique ‘Folk […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DESERT PLANES -  ‘Wake In Fright’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DESERT PLANES – ‘Wake In Fright’

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Singer Tom Farrer and drummer Ben Niblett are old friends who in their adolescence, often collaborated and gigged in local pubs willing to over look their age. Following this formative step into their personal musical […]

Watch: BETH ORTON'S  Video for "1973"
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Watch: BETH ORTON’S Video for “1973”

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Beth Orton releases the second track from her highly anticipated forthcoming album Kidsticks. Prior to the release of Beth’s stunning new album, which is released via ANTI- on May 27th, you can stream the video […]

Prism Tats tells us about his musical origins in South Africa
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Prism Tats tells us about his musical origins in South Africa

May 8, 2016 XS Noize

Prism Tats is the drum machine-fuelled lo-fi garage-pop persona of Garrett van der Spek. His recently released album was self-produced, with help from Chris Woodhouse (Ty Segall, Wild Flag, !!!) who put an extra touch of […]

OLIVER WILDE announces surprise EP Long Hold Star, An Infinite Abduction; out May 6th
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OLIVER WILDE announces surprise EP Long Hold Star, An Infinite Abduction; out May 6th

May 6, 2016 XS Noize

Bristol’s Oliver Wilde has announced a surprise long-form EP entitled Long Hold Star, An Infinite Abduction, due for release this Friday, May 6th, through Howling Owl Records. The 7-track release will come in a limited edition, […]

JOY ATLAS Reveal New Single 'Drop Your Sword' - Listen
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JOY ATLAS Reveal New Single ‘Drop Your Sword’ – Listen

May 6, 2016 XS Noize

Just twelve months after the four-piece burst onto the UK music scene with their acclaimed debut single Dismount, neon-lit geometric pop purveyors Joy Atlas are set to release their third single Drop Your Sword, their […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SUZERAIN - 'ALWAYS'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: SUZERAIN – ‘ALWAYS’

May 6, 2016 XS Noize

London based 5-piece Suzerain will release their new album ‘Identity’ on May 27th via BrainZone/Republic of Music. It was produced by double Grammy Award winner Steve Lyon. The long awaited follow up to their 2011 […]

PAUL MCCARTNEY dedicates Minneapolis show to "the late great Prince"
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PAUL MCCARTNEY dedicates Minneapolis show to “the late great Prince”

May 5, 2016 XS Noize

Paul McCartney played the first of two shows in Minneapolis last night (4th May) as part of his One on One world tour. During his three-hour show, Paul mentioned to the crowd how he’d seen […]

THE HOTELIER share new track 'Soft Animal' - Listen
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THE HOTELIER share new track ‘Soft Animal’ – Listen

May 5, 2016 XS Noize

Check out ‘Soft Animal’ by The Hotelier, piqued as a key band in the rising US indie-punk scene that has just grown and grown over recent years – seeing bands like American Football, Modern Baseball […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: OFELIA K - "BAD BOYS"
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: OFELIA K – “BAD BOYS”

May 5, 2016 XS Noize

The ‘Plastic Flower’ EP featuring “White T-Shirt” and “As A Bell” reintroduced Ofelia K.’s voice to the world – compelling songs worn down to perfection that balance wistful maturity with a certain earnest and eternally […]

ALBUM REVIEW: RICHARD ASHCROFT - THESE PEOPLE
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ALBUM REVIEW: RICHARD ASHCROFT – THESE PEOPLE

May 4, 2016 XS Noize

Brit and Ivor Novello award winning and Grammy nominated artist Richard Ashcroft returns with “These People”, his first new album in six years. Recorded in London in his home basement studio, it was produced by […]

ALBUM REVIEW: LUH – 'Spiritual Songs For Lovers To Sing'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: LUH – ‘Spiritual Songs For Lovers To Sing’

May 4, 2016 Amanda Stock

LUH (which stands for Lost Under Heaven) is made up of Ellery Roberts and Ebony Hoorn. Over the past two years, they have been releasing music, art, photography, film and manifestos into the world, including […]

PETER DOHERTY Announces EUDAIMONIA TOUR 2016  A night of music,  poetry & spoken word
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PETER DOHERTY Announces EUDAIMONIA TOUR 2016 A night of music, poetry & spoken word

May 4, 2016 XS Noize

Peter Doherty, who is currently putting the finishing touches to his second solo album, has announced his band members and the cast of supporting artists for his forthcoming Eudaimonia Tour (Eudaimonia – Greek:happiness/welfare/human flourishing). Peter […]

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