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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
          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
          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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Month: September 2017

TRACK PREMIERE: The Steve McQueen's - 'Wolfboy' - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Steve McQueen’s – ‘Wolfboy’ – Listen Now!

September 29, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere ‘Wolfboy’ from The Steve McQueen’s from their amazing album TERRAЯIUM out today. “For us, recording TERRAЯIUM was really about looking inward and finding futility in solitude; then fully resigned to […]

ARIEL PINK - Releases new video for 'Dedicated to Bobby Jameson' single, “Time to Live.” - Watch Now! 1
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ARIEL PINK – Releases new video for ‘Dedicated to Bobby Jameson’ single, “Time to Live.” – Watch Now!

September 28, 2017 XS Noize

Today Ariel Pink releases a new video for Dedicated to Bobby Jameson single, “Time to Live.” The clip was directed by Ukranian art collective, Gorsad. The three-piece is revered for their raw, striking imagery exploring […]

BRITISH SEA POWER Announce autumn 2017 UK tour + further festival appearances
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BRITISH SEA POWER Announce autumn 2017 UK tour + further festival appearances

September 28, 2017 XS Noize

The country’s premier rock’n’roll outdoorsmen British Sea Power follow up a summer spent on festival stages by announcing an autumn tour of the UK. During the dates, the band play their biggest ever Manchester headline […]

Glen Hansard - Announces new album 'Between Two Shores' - Listen to Track 2
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Glen Hansard – Announces new album ‘Between Two Shores’ – Listen to Track

September 28, 2017 XS Noize

Marking his third solo album, singer-songwriter Glen Hansard will release Between Two Shores on January 19, 2018 via Anti-. Following up 2015’s GRAMMY nominated Didn’t He Ramble, and his 2012 solo debut Rhythm and Repose, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: ALIENS - 'Baby's Like An Alien,' Watch Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: ALIENS – ‘Baby’s Like An Alien,’ Watch Now!

September 28, 2017 XS Noize

Led by Del Amitri’s Iain Harvie and writer & film-maker, Tim May, ALIENS began life as a songwriting project in 2016. As terrorist attacks continued, Syria descended into chaos, the Brexit storm broke, and Trump […]

Twitter All-Star James Blunt To Release His New Album ‘The Afterlove’ In March 1
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JAMES BLUNT – Has unveiled a striking new video for his moving single, ‘Don’t Give Me Those Eyes’

September 28, 2017 XS Noize

James Blunt has unveiled a striking new video for his moving single, ‘Don’t Give Me Those Eyes’, which is out now. Directed by Travis Kopach of Rad Brooklyn, the video stars James and Brazilian Victoria’s […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Tony Steele and the Massacre - 'A Ballad For Dead Love,' Watch Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Tony Steele and the Massacre – ‘A Ballad For Dead Love,’ Watch Now!

September 28, 2017 XS Noize

Known across their home city of Liverpool for their tight rhythms, textured layers and warm harmonies, Tony Steele and The Massacre are set to release their long-awaited second single ‘A Ballad For Dead Love’ at […]

U2 unveil the official video for "You’re The Best Thing About Me,” Watch Now!
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U2 unveil the official video for “You’re The Best Thing About Me,” Watch Now!

September 27, 2017 XS Noize

U2 have released the official video for “You’re The Best Thing About Me,” the first single from their highly anticipated 14th album, Songs of Experience set for release later this year. The video, directed by […]

MILBURN - Announce Brand New Album 'Time'
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ALBUM REVIEW: Milburn – ‘Time’

September 27, 2017 Elizabeth Manno

Four-piece Sheffield indie rockers, Milburn, are back with their first new album in 11 years. The band split up in 2008 after releasing just two albums, Well Well Well (2006) and These Are The Facts […]

MIKE FINNIGAN - To release his stunning debut album 'Home Again' in November
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MIKE FINNIGAN – To release his stunning debut album ‘Home Again’ in November

September 27, 2017 XS Noize

Mike Finnigan is a singer-songwriter hailing from Manchester, he first picked up a guitar when he was 16 and has been writing and playing ever since. Having cut his teeth playing the live circuit in […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lover - 'Fallen Famous' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Lover – ‘Fallen Famous’ – Watch Now!

September 26, 2017 XS Noize

Fallen Famous is the brand new re-released single from six piece London based pop/rock band Lover. Taken from the album Human Geography, it continues the upward path from the London six-piece. 2017 is the year […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: Feeder – ‘The Best Of’

September 26, 2017 Michael Barron

Originally conceived as Reel in 1992; this brainchild of Grant Nicholas and John Lee would eventually become Feeder. With Taka Hirose, Feeder would release their first single in 1996 and go on to scoop 20 […]

COURTNEY BARNETT AND KURT VILE Share New Single “CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST” - WATCH VIDEO HERE
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COURTNEY BARNETT AND KURT VILE Share New Single “CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST” – WATCH VIDEO HERE

September 26, 2017 XS Noize

By now you would have heard that Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile, two of the most accomplished songwriters of their generation, are releasing a very special collaborative album, “Lotta Sea Lice” October 13th – at […]

THE HORRORS Reveal Stunning New Track - ‘MACHINE’ - Listen Now! 1
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THE HORRORS – Reveal striking yet strange new video for ‘Something to Remember Me By’.

September 26, 2017 XS Noize

The Horrors have revealed a striking yet strange new video for ‘Something to Remember Me By’. Director Max Weiland said: “this video is a comment on society’s obsession with celebrity and the music industry’s attempt […]

STEREOPHONICS - Announce Belfast, SSE Arena Show, Thursday 15th March 2018
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STEREOPHONICS – Announce Belfast, SSE Arena Show, Thursday 15th March 2018

September 26, 2017 XS Noize

One of Britain’s best live bands Stereophonics will embark on a major UK arena tour early 2018 following the release their new album ‘Scream Above The Sounds’. Twenty years after their debut ‘Word Gets Around’; […]

PREMIERE: River Nelson - 'Glow', Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: River Nelson – ‘Glow’, Listen Now!

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere ‘Glow’ from NY MC River Nelson  – Glow is a song about resilience, bravery and love. It’s a story about a single father who tells his little girl that even […]

DEACON BLUE - Announce Belfast, Ulster Hall Gig, Tuesday 13th November 2018
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DEACON BLUE – Announce Belfast, Ulster Hall Gig, Tuesday 13th November 2018

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

Deacon Blue are delighted to announce their 2018 Tour, ‘To Be Here Someday’, a celebration of 30 years of Deacon Blue. The last 5 years of Deacon Blue have seen a creative surge, and the […]

THE HORRORS release their stunningly assertive fifth album ‘V’ on September 22 + announce UK & Irish tour for October 2017
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Horrors – ‘V’

September 25, 2017 Lori Gava

The British band The Horrors are standing on the edge of the precipice of wider popular renown. The September 22nd release of their fifth album, “V” is the answer to the question of whether the […]

EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
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EMBRACE – Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED – Listen to track

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

Embrace have announced their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED which will be released on 9th March 2018 through Cooking Vinyl and is available to pre-order everywhere now. They have also released a […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. ‘WHO BUILT THE MOON?’, plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

While flowing from the same, molten core of melody, songwriting craft and towering self-belief, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ new album, Who Built The Moon? alters the legendary singer-songwriter’s course following a bracing, two-year creative […]

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