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          Kodaline Bring Their ‘Farewell Tour’ to Belfast’s Ulster Hall — June 17, 2026

          February 23, 2026

          One of the biggest Irish bands of the modern era, Kodaline have announced a very special warm up show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Wednesday 17th June 2026 ahead of their Farewell Tour live […]

          Gene
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          Gene Announce Roundhouse Dates Following Sold-Out Comeback Shows

          February 23, 2026

          Indie-rock stars Gene have announced they will play two dates at The Roundhouse in London in October 2026. After a 21-year hiatus, Gene returned last year to perform three comeback shows that all sold-out within […]

          Sex Pistols
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          Sex Pistols feat Frank Carter announce Anarchy In The U.K. Tour

          February 23, 2026

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

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          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 […]

          Paul Draper
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – Mansun Retold

          February 20, 2026

          Three decades have passed since Mansun first injected a dose of grand, prog-inflected eccentricity into the waning days of Britpop. In 2026, ex-frontman Paul Draper returns with Mansun Retold, a project that resists the easy […]

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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: 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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem

          February 21, 2026

          Swedish heavy metal visionaries Avatar transformed Nottingham’s Rock City into a dark theatrical spectacle on February 17th — delivering one of the most visually captivating and musically explosive shows the venue has seen in recent […]

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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 […]

        • 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
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          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
          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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        • 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 […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
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          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

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MAC DEMARCO - Releases Third Album 'This Old Dog' on May 5th, + Announces UK Shows
New Music

MAC DEMARCO – Shares New Single ‘On The Level’ From ‘This Old Dog’

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

With under a month to go until the release of Mac DeMarco’s mid-twenties masterwork, This Old Dog, Mac offers up another taste of what’s to come with “On The Level.” Following the more acoustic-minded “This […]

WAVVES share new song 'Million Enemies' with glam-inspired video
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WAVVES share new song ‘Million Enemies’ with glam-inspired video

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

Before setting out on tour next week in support of their forthcoming album You’re Welcome, Wavves are back today to share a new video and single. The clip for ‘Million Enemies’, the fourth single taken […]

PALE WAVES unveil video for huge debut single 'There's A Honey'
The Listening Post

PALE WAVES unveil video for huge debut single ‘There’s A Honey’

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

Pale Waves have unveiled the video for their debut single ‘There’s a Honey’, set for release on April 21 and available to watch BELOW. Frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie says of the song and video “‘There’s A […]

ROBYN HITCHCOCK shares new video for "Raymond & The Wires"
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ROBYN HITCHCOCK shares new video for “Raymond & The Wires”

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

Robyn Hitchcock continues to celebrate the April 21st release of his self-titled new album, with the unveiling of his new video for the song “Raymond & The Wires”.  The clip pulls together imagery from Hitchcock’s […]

LAURA MARLING - Reveals 'Wild Fire' as second track from new album 'Semper Femina'
Album Reviews

Album Review: LAURA MARLING – ‘Semper Femina’

April 12, 2017 Lori Gava

British songstress Laura Marling released her sixth album, “Semper Femina” on March 10th. Her latest release is a cohesive collection of songs examining the complex relationships of women. “Semper Femina” is the follow up to […]

Sassy, sensual and effortlessly cool FLORENCE JOELLE releases 'One Step Forward' EP
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Sassy, sensual and effortlessly cool FLORENCE JOELLE releases ‘One Step Forward’ EP

April 11, 2017 XS Noize

Sassy, sensual and effortlessly cool, Joelle has created a musical subgenre all of her own. Its a Franco-Anglo polychromatic, potpourri of latin and classic jazz, vintage and contemporary blues, gypsy folk, 50’s R&B rock n […]

Track of the Day: INVSN - 'I Dreamt Music'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: INVSN – ‘I Dreamt Music’

April 11, 2017 XS Noize

INVSN today share brand new track ‘I Dreamt Music,’ from the band’s forthcoming LP, The Beautiful Stories. Of the new song, band leader Dennis Lyxzén says “Music always meant more to me then just entertainment. […]

10,000 RUSSOS Release Second LP ‘Distress Distress’ + Live Dates
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10,000 RUSSOS Release Second LP ‘Distress Distress’ + Live Dates

April 10, 2017 XS Noize

10,000 Russos are a formidable force within modern psychedelia; their industrial psych/post-punk has been charming fuzz-heads across the globe with its stomping, shamanic mantras and otherworldly krautrock slant. Following their debut album and recent split […]

Acclaimed New London Five-Piece CURSE OF LONO Release Their Debut Album + Announce Headline Show
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Acclaimed New London Five-Piece CURSE OF LONO Release Their Debut Album + Announce Headline Show

April 10, 2017 XS Noize

Acclaimed new London five-piece Curse Of Lono released their debut album ‘Severed’ on Submarine Cat Records on April 7th. A sumptuously cinematic record that combines harmony-laden Americana with driving, gothic alt-rock, Severed’ was produced at […]

Track of the Day: SLEEP PARTY PEOPLE - ‘The Missing Steps’
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: SLEEP PARTY PEOPLE – ‘The Missing Steps’

April 10, 2017 XS Noize

Sleep Party People are sharing the video for new single ‘The Missing Steps’, the first track to emerge from new album Lingering, due out June 2 2017 through Joyful Noise Recordings. Written, recorded, produced and […]

POLIÇA Announce new double A-side 7” "Lipstick Stains" / "Still Counts" for Record Store Day
New Music

POLIÇA Announce new double A-side 7” “Lipstick Stains” / “Still Counts” for Record Store Day

April 10, 2017 XS Noize

POLIÇA are set to release a brand new double A-side 7” – “Lipstick Stains” / “Still Counts” – for Record Store Day 2017. Issued through Memphis Industries, “Still Counts” premiered on Lauren Laverne’s BBC 6 […]

STAYCATIONS find the sweet spot with dreamy new single 'Ophelia'
The Listening Post

STAYCATIONS find the sweet spot with dreamy new single ‘Ophelia’

April 7, 2017 XS Noize

Cambridge 5-Piece Staycations unveil their latest soulful, infectious single ‘Ophelia’, a bar raising effort replete with the classic dreamy-indie touches they’ve established on recent singles ‘Hey Guys‘ and ‘The Enemy‘. Formed of brothers Lewis Marriott-Hall […]

Indie Upstarts DANTEVILLES Reveal Video For 'Graffiti'
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Indie Upstarts DANTEVILLES Reveal Video For ‘Graffiti’

April 7, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester indie upstarts Dantevilles have revealed the official video for brand new single Graffiti via Heist or Hit (Still Parade, Her’s), the first in a string of releases scheduled throughout 2017 that are sure to […]

THE CRANBERRIES Release Extra Tickets For Belfast Waterfront Show
Gigs

THE CRANBERRIES Release Extra Tickets For Belfast Waterfront Show

April 7, 2017 XS Noize

Irish band The Cranberries are bringing a very special Greatest Hits Tour on the road this summer. Best known for their now classic songs ‘Linger’, ‘Zombie’ and ‘Dreams’, The Cranberries will perform specially orchestrated versions […]

SEA PINKS Announce New Album 'Watercourse' due out on 26 May, Listen To First Single 'Into Nowhere'
Gigs

SEA PINKS Announce New Album ‘Watercourse’ due out on 26 May, Listen To First Single ‘Into Nowhere’

April 7, 2017 XS Noize

“Into Nowhere” is the first single to be taken from Watercourse, the new LP from Sea Pinks, Belfast’s finest purveyors of bittersweet guitar pop since 2010. The single sees them picking up where 2016’s acclaimed […]

Listen To The New Single From KID ASTRAY - 'Fall To My Knees'
The Listening Post

Listen To The New Single From KID ASTRAY – ‘Fall To My Knees’

April 7, 2017 XS Noize

Norwegian indie-pop outfit Kid Astray return after a flurry of EP releases to deliver their latest electronic anthem ‘Fall To My Knees’, due out on the 11th March 2017 via Sony Music. Having known each […]

Track of the Day: Morrissey & Marshall - “She’s Got Love”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Morrissey & Marshall – “She’s Got Love”

April 7, 2017 XS Noize

Two friends Darren Morrissey and Greg Marshall busk outside the bank, two friends play local bars, two friends get scouted by The Magic Numbers in said local bar in Kilburn, two friends release debut album […]

ERASURE Share The Adam Turner Remix Of ‘LOVE YOU TO THE SKY’ - Listen
Gigs

ERASURE Share The Adam Turner Remix Of ‘LOVE YOU TO THE SKY’ – Listen

April 6, 2017 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have shared the Adam Turner remix of ‘Love You To The Sky’ the first single from their brand new album, World Be Gone, released 19 May 2017. The reworking […]

LOOM announce debut album details and share 'Hate' - Listen
News

LOOM Share New Video for ‘Lice’ – Watch

April 6, 2017 XS Noize

Loom have now premiered their twisted new video for ‘Lice’, which was directed by Dean Richardson of the Rattlesnakes. Speaking to The Beat about the new video Joshua Fitzgerald (guitars) said: “Lice directly captures our […]

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN - 'Idle Man'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN – ‘Idle Man’

April 6, 2017 XS Noize

Their latest single ‘Idle Man’ is the first release from their 2016 sessions with Grammy award-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (My Morning Jacket, Beck, Morrissey) at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles. With it’s “fantastically affecting fusion […]

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