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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 […]

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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: Björk - Utopia
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Björk – Utopia

November 20, 2017 Lori Gava

On November 24, 2017, Bjork, the trailblazing musical icon, releases her ninth studio album “Utopia”. “Utopia” is the follow up to her cathartic 2015 release “Vulnicura”. Those fans who have followed Bjork’s wide gyre through […]

DEL AMITRI will return in 2018 for a UK tour
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DEL AMITRI will return in 2018 for a UK tour

November 20, 2017 XS Noize

Del Amitri will return in 2018 for a UK tour, the celebrated Glaswegian band’s first run of dates since 2014. The July 2018 tour includes original band members – Justin Currie (vocals, guitar), Iain Harvie […]

THE CUCKOOS Release New Video for 'New Sunrise' - Watch Now!
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The Cuckoos – Release their new single ‘A Little Bit Funky’ – Watch Video

November 20, 2017 XS Noize

Hailing from Austin, Texas, neo-Psych Rock crew THE CUCKOOS release their new single ‘A Little Bit Funky’, taken from their forthcoming eponymous mini-album released via the Republic Of Music on November 24th. Inspired by the […]

Check out the video for 'Show Me' from Brighton / Dublin band - KEY
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Check out the video for ‘Show Me’ from Brighton / Dublin band – KEY

November 20, 2017 XS Noize

Key is a Groove Rock & Ambient Grunge outfit hailing from Brighton and Dublin. Comprising of brothers and a Brighton born frontman, KEY began when 2 guitarists crossed paths 5 years ago at Dublin’s School […]

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: John Reynolds - 'High and Dry' - Watch Now! 1
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: John Reynolds – ‘High and Dry’ – Watch Now!

November 20, 2017 XS Noize

High and Dry is the brilliant new debut single from Mancunian singer-songwriter John Reynolds. Ahead of the release, we caught up with John, at boomshack studios in east Manchester to ask him about his music, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: R.E.M. - Automatic For The People (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: R.E.M. – Automatic For The People (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

November 19, 2017 Sandra Blemster

This month R.E.M. reissue Automatic for the People, their landmark album to celebrate its 25thAnniversary. The album will be available in a variety of formats, the most extensive of which is the Deluxe Anniversary Edition, […]

Track of the Day: Empathy Test - Demons / Seeing Stars
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Empathy Test – “Losing Touch” (Remastered) & “Safe From Harm”

November 17, 2017 Amanda Stock

Today is a very special day for London- based, electro-pop duo Empathy Test – made up of childhood friends Isaac Howlett and Adam Relf who formed the band in 2013. Sharing a mutual love for […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Charlotte Gainsbourg – 'Rest'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Charlotte Gainsbourg – ‘Rest’

November 17, 2017 Elizabeth Manno

French-British singer and actress Charlotte Gainsbourg is back with her fourth studio album and her first new album in seven years. She’s the daughter of British actress, singer/songwriter, and model Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner - 'Songbook'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner – ‘Songbook’

November 17, 2017 Michael Barron

Frank Turner began his music career as vocalist in the post-hard-core, late John Peel endorsed band, Million Dead, has been on Celebrity Mastermind (Iron Maiden, not T. S. Eliot was his specialist subject), the Eton […]

EMBRACE release new track 'Wake Up Call' and premiere video + Announce March UK tour
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EMBRACE release new track ‘Wake Up Call’ and premiere video + Announce March UK tour

November 17, 2017 XS Noize

Embrace have announced a brand new track Wake Up Call, which follows recent release The Finish Line, both taken from their forthcoming new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED to be released on 9th March […]

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 preview new track “IT’S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD”

November 17, 2017 XS Noize

The latest track to be made available from Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ highly-anticipated new album ‘Who Built the Moon?’ is ‘It’s A Beautiful World’. The track is available immediately on iTunes with pre-orders of […]

EXCLUSIVE: NYC rock queen The Liza Colby Sound - 'Draw' EP - Stream Now!
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EXCLUSIVE: NYC rock queen The Liza Colby Sound – ‘Draw’ EP – Stream Now!

November 17, 2017 XS Noize

Featuring the mercurial talents of Liza at the fore, The Liza Colby Sound embark on a musical rollercoaster having attracted exhaustive comparisons – be it New York’s tastemaker media to bloggers further afield and seen […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS Announce New Album 'Resistance Is Futile' + Tour Dates
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS Announce New Album ‘Resistance Is Futile’ + Tour Dates

November 17, 2017 XS Noize

MANIC STREET PREACHERS Announce their return with details of a new album and massive UK tour. ‘Resistance Is Futile’, the band’s 13th studio album, is due for release on 6th April 2018 on Columbia/Sony (the […]

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS Announce European/UK tour dates in light of new album/single
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THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS Announce European/UK tour dates in light of new album/single

November 16, 2017 XS Noize

Why is the world in love again? They Might Be Giants has announced the release of I Like Fun, a remarkable 15-track album to be released 19th January 2018. The band now announces that their […]

TAME IMPALA - Announce 'Currents Collectors Edition'
New Music

TAME IMPALA Shares B-Side “List Of People (To Try And Forget About)” From Currents Collectors Edition

November 16, 2017 XS Noize

Today on Beats1, Zane Lowe shared Tame Impala’s “List Of People (To Try And Forget About)” as his World Record. The track is a B-Side featured on the Collectors Edition of their critically acclaimed album […]

TOM HINGLEY (Inspiral Carpets) - Releases nutty new LP with his own tribute band THE KAR-PETS 1
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TOM HINGLEY (Inspiral Carpets) – Releases nutty new LP with his own tribute band THE KAR-PETS

November 16, 2017 XS Noize

Much loved songwriter, former Inspiral Carpets icon and one-of-a-kind eccentric: TOM HINGLEY, is back with an exclusive new live album and DVD of performances with his outstanding current outfit: The Kar-Pets. The Kar-Pets are a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hightown Pirates - 'Chasing Rainbows' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hightown Pirates – ‘Chasing Rainbows’ – Watch Now!

November 16, 2017 XS Noize

This incredibly moving video is a short film made by Ollie Smith, accompanying and inspired by the track ‘Chasing Rainbows’ from the debut album by Hightown Pirates. It is already being picked out as one […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Ghibertins - “Let ‘Em Dance” - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Ghibertins – “Let ‘Em Dance” – Listen Now!

November 15, 2017 XS Noize

“Let ‘Em Dance” is the newest song from Milan-based trio The Ghibertins, taken from their upcoming album, The Less I Know The Better, set for release on the 17th November via Mob Sound Records. The […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Inkfields - 'Snare Yourself' - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Inkfields – ‘Snare Yourself’ – Listen Now!

November 15, 2017 XS Noize

Rising British singer-songwriter Inkfields has released his new single Snare Yourself, the lead track from upcoming debut album Beneath The Waves (set for release in February of next year). The energetic new track is an […]

Björk Announces Ninth Studio Album - 'Utopia' 1
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Björk shares new single ‘Blissing Me’ from forthcoming ninth studio album ‘Utopia’

November 15, 2017 XS Noize

Björk shares new single ‘Blissing Me’ from forthcoming ninth studio album ‘Utopia’. ‘Blissing Me’ is the second single to come from Björk’s forthcoming ninth studio album ‘Utopia’. The video is directed by Tim Walker and […]

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