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          Kyle Falconer releases ‘I’m Lost (You’re Dead)’ ft. Jamie Webster ahead of UK tour this week

          February 25, 2026

          Kyle Falconer today previews the March 27th release of his new album ‘Lovely Night of Terror’ by sharing his new single ‘I’m Lost (You’re Dead)’ which features the acclaimed singer-songwriter Jamie Webster. He launched the […]

          Transvision Vamp
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          Transvision Vamp Announce First UK & Ireland Tour Since 1991

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          Iconic British alt-rock band Transvision Vamp announce their first UK & Ireland tour since 1991 for Autumn 2026 including a headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Sunday 01st November 2026. Transvision Vamp have announced their […]

          WOLF ALICE
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          Wolf Alice Announce Belfast Show at Custom House Square for August 29, 2026

          February 24, 2026

          North London quartet Wolf Alice are proud to announce their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Saturday 29th August alongside very special guests. Wolf Alice first emerged in 2013 with […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
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          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
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

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          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 […]

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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
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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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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
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          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
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          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: 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
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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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          Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

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          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

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          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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Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly & James McAlister share new song 'Mercury' 1
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Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister – debut video for Planetarium track ‘Neptune’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister have premiered a video for their song ‘Neptune’, taken from their debut album Planetarium. Stephens, Muhly, Dessner and McAlister are in the midst of limited run […]

Goldfrapp to release their seventh studio album ‘Silver Eye’ in March
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GOLDFRAPP Announce Autumn UK Dates As Part Of ‘THE SILVER EYE WORLD TOUR’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

After a brilliant run of festival performances including Glastonbury, Bluedot and Latitude and a spectacular headline show at Somerset House, Goldfrapp have announced the UK leg of their ‘Silver Eye World Tour’. A run of […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
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THE SHERLOCKS unveil new single ahead of debut album

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

The Sherlocks have today announced the release of their single titled ‘Live For The Moment’ ahead of their debut album of the same name, due for release August 18th. ‘Live For The Moment’ is an […]

THE HORRORS release their stunningly assertive fifth album ‘V’ on September 22 + announce UK & Irish tour for October 2017
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THE HORRORS Reveal Their Computer-Generated Absract New Video For ‘MACHINE’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

The Horrors reveal a visually stunning, computer generated abstract video for their critically acclaimed new single ‘Machine’. Featuring layers of simulations of micro-organisms, the video is the work of CGI pioneer Jon Emmony who is […]

KRISTIN HERSH - Returns to Dublin for special one-off concert
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KRISTIN HERSH – Returns to Dublin for special one-off concert

July 15, 2017 XS Noize

During her recent U.S. tour, indie rock music legend KristinHersh stopped in to the KEXP studios for a special session. The resultant video is out now in streaming HERE Kristin will also be returning to […]

THE WATERBOYS - announce their brand new double album entitled 'Out Of All This Blue' 2
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THE WATERBOYS – Release The Groovy, Infectious Track “IF THE ANSWER IS YEAH” – Listen Now!

July 15, 2017 XS Noize

The Waterboys have announced their brand new double album entitled Out Of All This Blue, available September 8 via BMG. This is their debut album with BMG since recently signing with the label. In advance […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears - Times Infinity Volume 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears – Times Infinity Volume 2

July 14, 2017 Lori Gava

What do you do when your well established band hits a prolific creative period and the double album format is all but off limits as an option for presenting your material? Canadian band The Dears […]

Mancunian duo SAN ECO to release debut LP in August
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Mancunian duo SAN ECO to release debut LP in August

July 14, 2017 XS Noize

San Eco combine the unique approach of two musicians, one with a footing in innovative electronica, the other in bombastic indie pop. Five years in the making, their debut album ‘San Eco’ finds them drawing […]

NINE INCH NAILS - Announce New EP & Release New Track - Listen Now!
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NINE INCH NAILS – Announce New EP & Release New Track – Listen Now!

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

Nine Inch Nails’ new EP, ADD VIOLENCE, will be released on July 21. See below for track listing. The five-song collection is the second in a series of three related EPs. The first, Not The […]

ARCADE FIRE - Release “Electric Blue”—the fourth and final track from the band's forthcoming fifth album, Everything Now
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ARCADE FIRE – Release “Electric Blue”—the fourth and final track from the band’s forthcoming fifth album, Everything Now

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

Arcade Fire have released “Electric Blue”—the fourth and final advance track from the band’s forthcoming fifth album, Everything Now. The song premiered today via Apple Music as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Beats 1. Everything […]

AMERICAN FOOTBALL - Share video for 'Home is Where the Haunt is'
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AMERICAN FOOTBALL – Share video for ‘Home is Where the Haunt is’

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

American Football have revealed the music video for ‘Home Is Where The Haunt Is’, from their new album American Football, out now on Wichita Recordings. The video was directed by Erin Elders, who shares that […]

SWIMMING GIRLS share brand new track '2 Kids' - Listen Now!
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SWIMMING GIRLS share brand new track ‘2 Kids’ – Listen Now!

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

‘2 Kids’ is the dazzling new track from Swimming Girls – the Bath quartet who arrived last month with their brilliant introductory single ‘Tastes Like Money’. If ‘Tastes Like Money’ was the bands shimmering, pop-punk […]

Neo-soul pop stars THE STEVE MCQUEENS unveil new track "HEPHAESTUS" + new album "TERRAЯIUM"
New Music

Neo-soul pop stars THE STEVE MCQUEENS unveil new track “HEPHAESTUS” + new album “TERRAЯIUM”

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

The Steve McQueens (SMQ) announces the release of Hephaestus for Saturday, 15 July 2017, the first single off their highly-anticipated upcoming album, TERRAЯIUM (pronounced ‘terrarium’) The single will be available on all major digital streaming […]

HOLY F - Announce Bird Brains EP, video and tour
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HOLY F – Announce Bird Brains EP, video and tour

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

Toronto-based noise band Holy Fuck are releasing a new 4 song EP Bird Brains on 21st July 2017 via LA record label Innovative Leisure. Bird Brains was recorded live at various studios and is the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Zola Jesus - 'Soak'
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TRACK OF THE DAY: Zola Jesus – ‘Soak’

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

Zola Jesus has revealed ‘Soak,’ the second song from forthcoming album Okovi, which is set for release Sept 8th. Furthering the intense narrative of Okovi, ‘Soak’ is written through the lens of serial killer’s victim, […]

PROPHETS OF RAGE - release new single "LIVING ON THE 110"
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PROPHETS OF RAGE – release new single “LIVING ON THE 110”

July 12, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Prophets Of Rage: Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, Chuck D, B-Real and DJ Lord have shared “Living On The 110,” the first single from their forthcoming self-titled debut album, which is set for […]

BLACK GRAPE return with the brand new album ‘Pop Voodoo’ - Listen to teaser track ‘Everything You Know Is Wrong - Intro’
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BLACK GRAPE – Reveal ‘I WANNA BE LIKE YOU’ Single – Listen Now!

July 12, 2017 XS Noize

BLACK GRAPE WILL RELEASE THE SINGLE ‘I WANNA BE LIKE YOU’ ON 11th AUGUST. THE ALBUM ‘POP VOODOO’ IS OUT ON 4TH AUGUST Black Grape return with the brand new album ‘Pop Voodoo’, which will […]

Alternative-pop songstress JOHANNA AMELIE debuts minimal-pop gem 'Lion Babe'
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Alternative-pop songstress JOHANNA AMELIE debuts minimal-pop gem ‘Lion Babe’

July 12, 2017 XS Noize

Lion Babe is the debut release of Berlin based Johanna Amelie. As haunting as it is beautiful, the multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter cites Regina Spektor and Joni Mitchell as her main influences. Working with producer Gordon […]

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN - 'The Long Road'
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BUFFALO SUNN: Share video for new single ‘The Long Road’- Watch HERE

July 12, 2017 XS Noize

Following on from the worldwide airplay of ‘Idle Man’, ‘The Long Road’ is the second single taken from Buffalo Sunn’s recording session with multi Grammy award winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (Beck, My Morning Jacket, Jack […]

VAN MORRISON - Announces new 37th studio album 'ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES' (out 2 September) + UK tour dates for autumn 2017 1
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VAN MORRISON – Announces new 37th studio album ‘ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES’ (out 2 September) + UK tour dates for autumn 2017

July 12, 2017 XS Noize

Van Morrison – one of British music’s few true legends – releases a brand new 15-track album on 22nd September 2017. Roll With The Punches – Van Morrison’s 37th studio album – sees him simultaneously […]

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