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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
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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
          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 […]

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        • 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 […]

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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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          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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Month: December 2017

VIDEO PREMIERE:  Nine Dart Finish - 'Kicking and Screaming' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Nine Dart Finish – ‘Kicking and Screaming’ – Watch Now!

December 15, 2017 XS Noize

Nine Dart Finish releases their new single Kicking and Screaming in Jan 2018. A Midlands three-piece that combine catchy hooks and pop grooves with a quirky Rock vibe, drawing diverse influences from the likes of […]

THE BARR BROTHERS Sell Out Union Chapel Show + Announce Rough Trade East In-store
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THE BARR BROTHERS Sell Out Union Chapel Show + Announce Rough Trade East In-store

December 15, 2017 XS Noize

With their headline show at London’s Union Chapel (1st Feb 2018) now sold out, The Barr Brothers are pleased to announce that they will play an in-store performance at London’s Rough Trade East on Tuesday […]

HALO MAUD announces London headline show in February, plus Baxter Dury support tour
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HALO MAUD announces London headline show in February, plus Baxter Dury support tour

December 15, 2017 XS Noize

French multi-instrumentalist and Heavenly signing Halo Maud has announced her headline debut in London, playing The Waiting Room in Stoke Newington on Friday 23rd February. The show takes place during her UK/EU tour with Baxter […]

FUTURE ISLANDS Unveil 'Beauty Of The Road' official video - Watch Now!
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FUTURE ISLANDS Unveil ‘Beauty Of The Road’ official video – Watch Now!

December 15, 2017 XS Noize

This year, Future Islands will have played an astonishing 117 shows in support of their latest album, The Far Field. The Baltimore-based trio performed in front of the biggest audiences of their 11-year career, topping […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Raised By Dinosaurs - 'Human' - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Raised By Dinosaurs – ‘Human’ – Listen Now!

December 15, 2017 XS Noize

A South American dream-pop trio based in San Francisco, Raised By Dinosaurs exist to ponder the “everyday fear of being irrelevant.” Their first EP ‘Night Terrors’ (released 11/23/17) is a tragically upbeat exploration of a […]

PALE WAVES Share their new track ‘My Obsession’. from their forthcoming debut EP
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PALE WAVES Share their new track ‘My Obsession’. from their forthcoming debut EP

December 15, 2017 XS Noize

Pale Waves have today shared their new track ‘My Obsession’. This is the latest track to be released from their forthcoming debut EP, which contains current single ‘New Year’s Eve’ and is available to pre-order […]

GARETH DUNLOP - To release debut album "No.79" August 11th + Live dates
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GARETH DUNLOP To Play his Biggest Belfast Headline Show

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

Belfast native, Gareth Dunlop, has spent the last few years travelling between sister cities Belfast and Nashville (TN). The poetic vulnerability in his songs and distinctive, soulful voice has led to Gareth’s music being featured […]

Album Review: Temples – Volcano
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TEMPLES Announce details of the release of the Toe Rag Session EP.

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

Having released their second album Volcano in March on Heavenly Recordings, Temples mark the end of a hugely successful year with the release of the Toe Rag Session, an EP featuring new recordings of three […]

GET CAPE. WEAR CAPE. FLY. - Releases new single "DNA" ahead of 2018 album 'Young Adult'
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GET CAPE. WEAR CAPE. FLY. – Releases new single “DNA” ahead of 2018 album ‘Young Adult’

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. reveals a brand new track: ‘DNA’. Seeing out 2017 with perhaps the strongest yet in a remarkable series of singles preluding his ‘Young Adult’ album release in the New […]

TRICKY Shares Music Video for ‘NEW STOLE’ (FEAT. FRANCESCA BELMONTE) Ahead of Sold Out London Show
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TRICKY Shares Music Video for ‘NEW STOLE’ (FEAT. FRANCESCA BELMONTE) Ahead of Sold Out London Show

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

Ahead of Tricky’s sold out show at London’s Islington Assembly Hall tonight (13th Dec), he presents the video for album favourite ‘New Stole’, featuring vocals from Francesca Belmonte. The track, a newly moulded revision of […]

New Sky Arts documentary on iconic Hansa Studios: By The Wall 1976-90 airs on 10th January
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New Sky Arts documentary on iconic Hansa Studios: By The Wall 1976-90 airs on 10th January

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

‘Hansa Studios: By the Wall 1976-90’ is a brand new, feature-length film by Mike Christie documenting the historical, cultural and artistic significance of Hansa Studios – an iconic music recording studio complex situated in Berlin. […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN - Announce Newcastle and Cardiff Shows for 2018
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN – Announce Newcastle and Cardiff Shows for 2018

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

The unbridled, youthful joy of a Catfish and the Bottlemen live show will drift on the summer breeze over two UK port cities in summer 2018 as the incendiary four-piece announce a brace of open-air […]

PAUL DRAPER - Includes BELFAST in massive new UK tour
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PAUL DRAPER Announces Limited Signed Vinyl Live Album

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

Paul Draper has announced details of a very limited signed vinyl live album which captures Paul’s triumphant headline show at the Scala from 23rd September 2017. The gig was part of a sell-out solo tour, […]

TURIN BRAKES - Unveil Video for New Single 'Wait' - Watch Now!
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TURIN BRAKES – Unveil Video for New Single ‘Wait’ – Watch Now!

December 12, 2017 XS Noize

Turin Brakes brand new single entitled ‘Wait’ is out now. The delightful, twisty, handclap-driven track is the first single to be taken from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Invisible Storm’ which will be their 8th studio […]

KODALINE Announce Open Air Concert at Malahide Castle
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KODALINE Announce Open Air Concert at Malahide Castle

December 12, 2017 XS Noize

Kodaline have today announced a headline show at Malahide Castle on Friday 8th June, subject to licence. Special guests to be announced. Tickets from €49.90 including booking fee go on sale this Friday 15 December […]

MGMT Release Video For New Album Track "When You Die"
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MGMT Release Video For New Album Track “When You Die”

December 12, 2017 XS Noize

MGMT have released “When You Die,” the second song from the forthcoming Little Dark Age, due out in 2018. The song was released alongside a video starring actor Alex Karpovsky. The video premiered via New […]

U2: Hit #1 on U.S. Chart + Unveil Trailer for 'Get Out Of Your Own Way'
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U2: Hit #1 on U.S. Chart + Unveil Trailer for ‘Get Out Of Your Own Way’

December 11, 2017 XS Noize

U2’s 14th studio album, Songs of Experience (Interscope), has now become the band’s eighth album to hit #1 on the Billboard 200, making U2 the sole group to score #1 albums across four decades: The […]

Brand New Friend Announce Headline Show at The Black Box Sat 28th April 2018
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Brand New Friend Announce Headline Show at The Black Box Sat 28th April 2018

December 11, 2017 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT show at The Duke of York, Belfast, the exhilarating indie pop brother-and-sister-fronted foursome from Castlerock, Northern Ireland, Brand New Friend is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Black […]

THE DAMNED Announce extra Koko London show for 2018's Evil Spirit Tour
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THE DAMNED Announce extra Koko London show for 2018’s Evil Spirit Tour

December 11, 2017 XS Noize

Over forty years since their initial explosion across the fledgeling London punk scene, and some ten years since the release of their last studio recordings, British punk legends The Damned are set to return in […]

LITTLE HOURS Announce Headline Show @ Belfast, Limelight
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LITTLE HOURS Announce Headline Show @ Belfast, Limelight

December 11, 2017 XS Noize

Donegal duo Little Hours have announced a Belfast headline show at the Limelight 2 on Friday April 27th 2018. Little Hours keep things cooking with the release of their new video for “Later On”, taken […]

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