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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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ALBUM REVIEW: Super Furry Animals - "Radiator" (20th Anniversary Edition)
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ALBUM REVIEW: Super Furry Animals – “Radiator” (20th Anniversary Edition)

August 7, 2017 Sandra Blemster

God I’m feeling old. There seems to be a spate of albums being reissued lately that I loved 20 years ago. Like Fun Lovin Criminals Come Find Yourself (last year), Radiohead’s OK Computer and now […]

THE DARKNESS - Unveil hilarious video for 'All The Pretty Girls'
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THE DARKNESS – Unveil hilarious video for ‘All The Pretty Girls’

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

The Darkness have released the highly entertaining, tongue-in-cheek video for their brand new single ‘All The Pretty Girls’, out now through Cooking Vinyl. Introducing the video in his own inimitable manner, frontman Justin Hawkins proclaims, […]

BILLY BRAGG - Announces new song ‘King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood’ - Listen HERE
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BILLY BRAGG – Announces new song ‘King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood’ – Listen HERE

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

Billy Bragg, who has just returned from touring the US, will release a new song ‘King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood’ on Aug. 4th 2017 on the Cooking Vinyl label. ‘King Tide And The […]

STEVEN WILSON releases new track, "REFUGE," today - taken from forthcoming album 'TO THE BONE'
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STEVEN WILSON releases new track, “REFUGE,” today – taken from forthcoming album ‘TO THE BONE’

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has released a new track from his critically acclaimed forthcoming album To The Bone. Inspired by recent events in the Calais Jungle, Refuge is a pop music that humanizes, six minutes plus of […]

SKELLUMS - share new single "If You Have To Leave" - Listen HERE
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SKELLUMS – share new single “If You Have To Leave” – Listen HERE

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

Skellums were formed because there was nothing else left to do. Skellums DO NOT want to join the long list of bands who have success, but have nothing to say. Skellums fell together through necessity, […]

THE CRIBS - Unveil documentary shot in collaboration with Vevo
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THE CRIBS – Unveil documentary shot in collaboration with Vevo

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

The Cribs have today unveiled a documentary shot in collaboration with Vevo as the second instalment in their music documentary series ‘Off The Record’. Off the Record with The Cribs sees brothers Ryan, Gary and […]

THE DUKE SPIRIT - Unveil new single 'Houses' - Listen HERE
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THE DUKE SPIRIT – Unveil new single ‘Houses’ – Listen HERE

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

Following last year’s acclaimed album KIN and November’s EP Serenade, The Duke Spirit march on with poignant new album Sky Is Mine, released on 18th August 2017 via Ex Voto Records. The band have revealed […]

GARY NUMAN - Announces new album SAVAGE and unveils new single
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GARY NUMAN – Releases new track ‘What God Intended’ – Listen HERE

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

Gary Numan has today released track ‘What God Intended’ from forthcoming album ‘Savage’ due next month. “What God Intended is one of the stranger songs on the album,” explains Numan. “The choruses are mostly instrumental […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: The Jesus and Mary Chain - 'Automatic'
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CLASSIC ALBUM: The Jesus and Mary Chain – ‘Automatic’

August 4, 2017 Lori Gava

The Jesus and Mary Chain were looking to change up their sound on their 1989 third release, “Automatic”. That release would stretch beyond their already trademark sound of aggression and sneer adding texture and mad […]

BLOC PARTY'S KELE OKEREKE Shares New Song "Grounds For Resentment" featuring OLLY ALEXANDER
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BLOC PARTY’S KELE OKEREKE Shares New Song “Grounds For Resentment” featuring OLLY ALEXANDER

August 3, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Kele Okereke shares his new song “Grounds For Resentment,” which features Years & Years’ Olly Alexander and is available to stream/download now. The lilting, soulful duet sees Kele and Olly singing about a romance […]

ZOLA JESUS - Shares new video 'Exhumed' & announces 'Stridulum' LP reissue!
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ZOLA JESUS – Shares new video ‘Exhumed’ & announces ‘Stridulum’ LP reissue!

August 3, 2017 XS Noize

Today Zola Jesus is sharing a new video for her recent single “Exhumed” taken from her upcoming album ‘Okovi’, which is due Sept 8th via Sacred Bones. As well as this, Zola Jesus is excited […]

ANNIE HART (Au Revoir Simone) shares new single / video "Hard To Be Still" - Watch
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ANNIE HART (Au Revoir Simone) shares new single / video “Hard To Be Still” – Watch

August 3, 2017 XS Noize

Annie Hart is best known as one-third of Au Revoir Simone, the beloved all-female synth trio that counts David Lynch as a superfan (and also recently appeared on Twin Peaks). But with the eight tracks […]

Amsterdam two-piece SPIRIT VALLEY to release new album "Negatives" - August 4th
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Amsterdam two-piece SPIRIT VALLEY to release new album “Negatives” – August 4th

August 3, 2017 XS Noize

Negatives is the sophomore album from Amsterdam two-piece Spirit Valley – officially released August 4th by Fuzz Club Records. Incessant and totally fuzzed-out at times, sublimely ethereal and cinematic at others, this duo capture all […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY - Preview Debut LP With Psych Pop Offering 'Shadow Of A Wave'
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY – Preview Debut LP With Psych Pop Offering ‘Shadow Of A Wave’

August 2, 2017 XS Noize

Fast-rising Liverpool psychedelic rockers The Vryll Society have announced the release of their brand new single Shadow Of A Wave via Deltasonic Records, continuing their surge of success which has seen them conquering the BBC […]

GARBAGE - reveal brand new, politically charged video for current single, ‘No Horses’.
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GARBAGE – reveal brand new, politically charged video for current single, ‘No Horses’.

August 2, 2017 XS Noize

Garbage have revealed a brand new, politically charged music video for their current single, ‘No Horses’. Released last month, the track is in aid of the International Committee of the Red Cross with all of […]

FEEDER Reveal new single 'VEINS' - listen HERE
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FEEDER Reveal new single ‘VEINS’ – listen HERE

August 2, 2017 XS Noize

Following the recent announcement of ‘The Best of Feeder’, today, British rock heroes FEEDER reveal their brand new single ‘Veins’ which will be officially released on 14th August via BMG Records. ‘Veins’ is part of […]

ENTER SHIKARI - Announce the release of highly anticipated new album ‘The Spark’ on 22nd September
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ENTER SHIKARI – Announce the release of highly anticipated new album ‘The Spark’ on 22nd September

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

Enter Shikari announce the release of highly anticipated new album ‘The Spark’ on 22nd September 2017, following a special show for fans at the Borderline in London and a reveal of the first single ‘Live […]

METHYL ETHEL - Announce London show for August 15th
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METHYL ETHEL – Announce London show for August 15th

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

Ahead of their European festival shows this month, Methyl Ethel – the brainchild of musical polymath Jake Webb – have added a last-minute London show at the Shacklewell Arms. The east London venue played host […]

ARCADE FIRE Announce UK & Ireland Headline Tour for 2018 Includes Two Shows at London's Wembley Arena
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ARCADE FIRE – Announce third London show at London’s Wembley Arena

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

Arcade Fire have announced a third and final London show at The SSE Arena, Wembley on Friday 13th April, 2018. Arcade Fire’s Infinite Content Tour will see “one of the most popular and essential bands […]

GARETH DUNLOP - To release debut album "No.79" August 11th + Live dates
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GARETH DUNLOP – To release debut album “No.79” August 11th + Live dates

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

No stranger to recording in conventional studios, Gareth Dunlop’s new album sees him take a step in a different direction – “We moved into our house in Belfast about 3 years ago. Spending months at […]

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