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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 […]

        • Round Up

          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 […]

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        • 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
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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: RADIOHEAD - OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997-2017
Album Reviews

Album Review: RADIOHEAD – OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997-2017

June 26, 2017 Lori Gava

Radiohead are renown for ever looking forward through the windscreen ahead. They display little interest or time for navel gazing trips through their past efforts. So when they do get nostalgic it is something that […]

Live Review: MIIKE SNOW with KLANGSTOF - Live at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater 1
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Live Review: MIIKE SNOW with KLANGSTOF – Live at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater

June 22, 2017 Alicia Armijo

Last Sunday, June 11th, Miike Snow and Klangstof captivated the crowd for their sold-out show at Stubb’s in Austin, Texas. Indie rock trio, Klangstof, opened up the show with some sweetly soothing synth-infused songs that […]

NYC-based sci-fi punks DALTON DESCHAIN & THE TRAVELING SHOW release new single "TIN LAURELS"
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NYC-based sci-fi punks DALTON DESCHAIN & THE TRAVELING SHOW release new single “TIN LAURELS”

June 22, 2017 XS Noize

NYC-based concept group Dalton Deschain & the Traveling Show have just unveiled their latest single, “Tin Laurels.” Self-described as, “a time-traveling, universe-hopping collective of musicians, nuclear techs, and carnival freaks,” the project helmed by Deschain […]

BE THE BEAR - Shares New Video for new single ‘ERUPT', Watch Now!
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BE THE BEAR – Shares New Video for new single ‘ERUPT’, Watch Now!

June 22, 2017 XS Noize

Be The Bear is a one-woman industry – a fiercely independent female artist and producer, writing and recording her own songs in her commercial studio in Gothenburg, home to her own record label Loud Attic […]

Southend-on-Sea's THE SCARLETTS release debut single "In The Mirror"
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Southend-on-Sea’s THE SCARLETTS release debut single “In The Mirror”

June 21, 2017 XS Noize

Southend-on-Sea’s The Scarletts debut single “In The Mirror” arrives this month on their own label, Strange Day Records. Recalling the immediacy and excitement of early Echo and the Bunnymen, and joining dots between reference points […]

HOWIE PAYNE - shares new video for his latest single ‘The Brightest Star’, Watch Now!
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HOWIE PAYNE – shares new video for his latest single ‘The Brightest Star’, Watch Now!

June 21, 2017 XS Noize

Howie Payne is sharing the new video for his latest single ‘The Brightest Star’, the first taste of The Stands founding member’s new studio album (due this autumn), the long awaited follow-up to his Ethan […]

DUTCH UNCLES - Share WARM DIGITS remix, Listen Now!
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DUTCH UNCLES – Share WARM DIGITS remix, Listen Now!

June 21, 2017 XS Noize

Dutch Uncles are set to play two sets at Glastonbury Festival this weekend, performing at the Crows Nest on Thursday (9:30PM) and the William’s Green stage on Friday (5PM). Ahead of what will be their […]

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING - Share 'People Will Always Need Coal' - Listen now!
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PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING – Share ‘People Will Always Need Coal’ – Listen now!

June 20, 2017 XS Noize

Boasting of a ‘secure future in Welsh coal’ and ‘having enough coal for another four hundred years’, People Will Always Need Coal, the latest track from Public Service Broadcasting’s new album Every Valley, offers a […]

THE DEARS - Share New Track ‘I’m Sorry That I Wished You Dead’ - Listen Now!
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THE DEARS – Share New Track ‘I’m Sorry That I Wished You Dead’ – Listen Now!

June 20, 2017 XS Noize

The Dears are airing a new track ‘I’m Sorry That I Wished You Dead’, the latest to emerge from their forthcoming seventh studio album, Times Infinity Volume Two, due July 14, 2017 through Dangerbird Records. […]

Album Review: RIDE - 'Weather Diaries'
Album Reviews

Album Review: RIDE – ‘Weather Diaries’

June 20, 2017 Lori Gava

Fans of the influential band Ride are being richly rewarded for their Job like patience. It has been over 20 years since the last installment to the Ride discography. Many fans have despaired over whether […]

Listen to Super Furry Animals stream of unheard, 1995 demo of classic, expletive-laden single ‘The Man Don’t Give A F***’.
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SUPER FURRY ANIMALS – release RADIATOR (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) + cover THE SMITHS – Listen now!

June 19, 2017 XS Noize

Promising to raise smiles and plenty of eyebrows Super Furry Animals have authorised the release of perhaps their least likely musical homage after digging deep into their trove of rarities to mark the 20th anniversary […]

Album Review: HIGHTOWN PIRATES - 'Dry and High' 2
Album Reviews

Album Review: HIGHTOWN PIRATES – ‘Dry and High’

June 19, 2017 Sandra Blemster

The Hightown Pirates’ formed by Simon Mason release their debut album Dry and High this month. The conception began through Mason’s friendship with Mick Head (Pale Fountains and Shack) in Liverpool and also a tour […]

Album Review: ECHOBELLY - 'Anarchy and Alchemy'
Album Reviews

Album Review: ECHOBELLY – ‘Anarchy and Alchemy’

June 19, 2017 Lori Gava

In 1994 Echobelly debuted on the music scene creating a positive buzz with their combination of Blondie and The Smiths stylings. Like many bands from the era they experienced highs and lows in their career […]

Track of the Day: SAINT LEONARD'S HORSES - ‘Little Girl Scientist’
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Track of the Day: SAINT LEONARD’S HORSES – ‘Little Girl Scientist’

June 19, 2017 Julie Blore-Bizot

The bewitching video for Saint Leonard’s Horses single ‘Little Girl Scientist’ features Sophie Kennedy Clark (Nymphomaniac, The Danish Girl) as a tortured soul who uses witchcraft to conjure up her lover. It is book-ended with […]

MANCHESTER WITH LOVE compilation released to help affected families of recent atrocities
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MANCHESTER WITH LOVE compilation released to help affected families of recent atrocities

June 16, 2017 XS Noize

After the atrocities at the Manchester Arena last month, the people of the city did what they do best, pulled together and showed the world their amazing spirit. Nothing can change what happened on that […]

COLDPLAY Bring The Head Full of Dreams Tour to Croke Park
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COLDPLAY have today release new song ‘All I Can Think About Is You’, from their upcoming Kaleidoscope EP

June 16, 2017 XS Noize

Coldplay have today released a brand new song, All I Can Think About Is You, from their upcoming Kaleidoscope EP. The song, which builds from a rolling bassline to a hypnotic climax, is available now […]

ARCADE FIRE - share new track CREATURE COMFORT - Listen now!
New Music

ARCADE FIRE – share new track CREATURE COMFORT – Listen now!

June 16, 2017 XS Noize

Creature Comfort, the new track from Arcade Fire’s forthcoming new album Everything Now, is available now. The new album, out 28th July, is Arcade Fire’s first release under its new partnership with the global media […]

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE announce their Irish return as part of the Villains World Tour at 3Arena, Dublin
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE announce their Irish return as part of the Villains World Tour at 3Arena, Dublin

June 15, 2017 XS Noize

Queens Of The Stone Age have announced their Irish return as part of the Villains World Tour at 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 24th November 2017. Ticket Information Tickets priced from €50.65 including booking & facility […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY announce summer residency at The Magnet, Liverpool with EVOL
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY announce summer residency at The Magnet, Liverpool with EVOL

June 15, 2017 XS Noize

Liverpool promoters EVOL have teamed up with Deltasonic Records and the group leading the current and future musical charge The Vryll Society to produce a summer residency at The Magnet consisting of three headline shows […]

DMA’S are back in the UK for a handful of Summer shows.
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DMA’S are back in the UK for a handful of Summer shows.

June 14, 2017 XS Noize

DMA’S are back in the UK for a handful of Summer shows. Tickets go on sale today 14th June 10am and can be purchased through the bands website. Full tour dates are below… Since DMA’S […]

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