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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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          February 26, 2026

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          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Announces 2003 Live Album ‘In The Big Room’ – Out March 13, 2026

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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

          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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          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: 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

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          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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TRACK OF THE DAY: Blondage - 'Call It Off'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Blondage – ‘Call It Off’

October 9, 2017 Amanda Stock

It’s always interesting listening to a new single from Danish duo Blondage as each release is quite unpredictable. They are well-known and loved for their experimental, electronic, hard-edged pop. But there is always something just […]

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LIVE REVIEW: The Dears – Oslo, Hackney, London

October 9, 2017 Michael Barron

Frontman Murray Lightburn has been compared vocally to both Damon Albarn and Morrissey. Like Morrissey, Murray is not afraid to express himself. Even in the twenty-first century, “the music press won’t ever allow a black […]

BRYAN FERRY - To Play BELFAST, WATERFRONT - For ONE NIGHT ONLY, APRIL 2018
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BRYAN FERRY – To Play BELFAST, WATERFRONT – For ONE NIGHT ONLY, APRIL 2018

October 9, 2017 XS Noize

BRYAN FERRY LIVE AT THE WATERFRONT, BELFAST – FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY 23 APRIL 2018 – *Tickets go on sale this Friday, 13th October* He is one of the most iconic and innovative singers and […]

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 release new single “HOLY MOUNTAIN” – first new material in over 2 years

October 9, 2017 XS Noize

After teasing fragments of songs and art from new album, Who Built The Moon?, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds turn fans’ attention to the release of ‘Holy Mountain’, the first single to be taken from […]

Austrian Indie Pop band LIKE ELEPHANTS to release new EP
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Austrian Indie Pop band LIKE ELEPHANTS to release new EP

October 6, 2017 XS Noize

Like Elephants are an Austrian Indie Pop band, formed in 2014 by Viktor Koch (lead vocals, guitar), Martin Wührer (guitar, vocals), Roland Gugerbauer (bass), Christian Luger (drums) and Manuel Hauer (synthesizers). Their musical style can […]

MAROON 5 - Announce Highly Anticipated 6th Album 'Red Pill Blues' - Out November
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MAROON 5 – Announce Highly Anticipated 6th Album ‘Red Pill Blues’ – Out November

October 6, 2017 XS Noize

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum band Maroon 5 announce their highly anticipated 6th studio album ‘Red Pill Blues’ is set to debut on November 3, 2017 (Polydor). Executive produced by J. Kash, and featuring special guest […]

HOWIE PAYNE - Releases New Single ‘Hold Steady The Wire’, - Listen Now!
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HOWIE PAYNE – Releases New Single ‘Hold Steady The Wire’, – Listen Now!

October 6, 2017 XS Noize

Howie Payne today releases a new single, ‘Hold Steady The Wire’, the latest track to emerge from his long-awaited new album ‘Mountain’, to be released on October 27th on Full Stack Records. The new album, […]

CABBAGE - Announce London Headline Show
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Cabbage – Live at ULU – 05/10/2017

October 6, 2017 Michael Barron

“Indie rock’s lowest common denominator.” This is how Cabbage describes their sound. What inspired this five-piece band from Mossley, 8.9 miles east of Manchester to form in 2015? Answer: Coronation Street. Most notably “Peter Barlow […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dhani Harrison - IN///PARALLEL
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dhani Harrison – IN///PARALLEL

October 5, 2017 Michael Barron

There is no escaping that Dhani looks exactly like his late father, George Harrison. Furthermore, Dhani’s vocals are also identical. Footage of Dhani covering his father’s songs is haunting. This may explain why Dhani has […]

Acoustic guitarist ANDY MCKEE - Embarks on “The Next Chapter Tour”
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Acoustic guitarist ANDY MCKEE – Embarks on “The Next Chapter Tour”

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Andy McKee is among the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. His youthful energy and attention to song structure and melodic content elevates him above the rest. He entertains both the eye and the ear as he […]

London three piece ARCTIC LAKE share breathtaking new single 'Forget About It All'
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London three piece ARCTIC LAKE share breathtaking new single ‘Forget About It All’

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

London three-piece Arctic Lake have returned with new single ‘Forget About It All’, the third track from their forthcoming EP Closer, set for release on 20th October. Once again building on an atmospheric, delicately layered […]

Listen to 'Oceans' the debut single from new fuzzy pop band The Yada Yada Yadas
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Listen to ‘Oceans’ the debut single from new fuzzy pop band The Yada Yada Yadas

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

The Yada Yada Yadas are a recently formed Durham-based alternative rock band that have truly mastered the craft of writing beautifully silly pop songs, and burying them deep beneath piles of dirt, feedback, and uncompromisingly […]

DMA'S - Release New Song "Dawning" - Listen Now!
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DMA’S – Release New Song “Dawning” – Listen Now!

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

DMA’S are back with a new track, it’s an absolute anthem and has the excitement and stadium-like sound the band is known for. Their debut album Hill’s End was released in 2016 via Mom+Pop Music […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
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THE SHERLOCKS – Announce biggest UK headline tour to date

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Following the recent success of their debut album, ‘Live For The Moment’, The Sherlocks have today announced their biggest UK headline tour to date in February 2018 (full dates below). The tour will go on […]

INERTIA - Celebrate their 25th anniversary with new album ’Dream Machine’, - Listen to track
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INERTIA – Celebrate their 25th anniversary with new album ’Dream Machine’, – Listen to track

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Fronted by Reza Udhin (also of Killing Joke and Black Volition), Inertia are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2017 with ’Dream Machine’. The band’s 13th album, it includes the recent ‘Only Law’ single, which reached […]

PROPAGANDHI - Announce 2018 European spring tour with UK shows
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PROPAGANDHI – Announce 2018 European spring tour with UK shows

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Propagandhi have announced a European tour in April and May 2018. After a handful of UK shows starting on April 20th, the band will kick off the mainland Europe run of the tour with a […]

INTERVIEW: Dhani Harrison talks about his debut album - IN///PARALLEL 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Dhani Harrison talks about his debut album – IN///PARALLEL

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Grammy Award-winning musician Dhani Harrison’s first solo album ‘IN///PARALLEL’ will be released on October 6 through BMG. Echoing influences from his time as a composer over the past few years, the music of IN///PARALLEL paints […]

THE BOXER REBELLION - Share Video For Brilliant New Track - 'What The F**k', Watch Now!
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THE BOXER REBELLION – Share Video For Brilliant New Track – ‘What The F**k’, Watch Now!

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

“What The Fuck” – the latest song from the London-based band The Boxer Rebellion – is a reflective monologue, a note to self, aimed at cutting through the noise of the socially and politically turbulent […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher - As You Were
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher – As You Were

October 3, 2017 Elizabeth Manno

After two sub-par Beady Eye records and a messy divorce, former Oasis frontman, working-class hero, and the voice of a generation, Liam Gallagher thought about quitting music for good. After his post-Oasis band, Beady Eye, […]

CHRIS REARDON - Shares video for 'Acid Rain' - Watch HERE
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CHRIS REARDON – Shares video for ‘Acid Rain’ – Watch HERE

October 3, 2017 XS Noize

Chris Reardon has just released his ‘From The Outside In’ EP, a collection of songs about dealing with changing circumstances; being an emotional voyeur and how the outside world affects you. The opening track from […]

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