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        • The Veils
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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Live Reviews

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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: February 2018

BILLY BIBBY & THE WRY SMILES - TOGETHER? - Listen Now! 1
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BILLY BIBBY & THE WRY SMILES – TOGETHER? – Listen Now!

February 28, 2018 XS Noize

What’s new from Billy Bibby & the Wry Smiles? The answer to that question happens to be another question: ‘Together?’ which is the title of the band’s latest track, releasing Friday, 2nd March. BBC Radio […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new video for 'International Blue'
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS share lyric video for ‘Distant Colours’ – Listen Now!

February 28, 2018 XS Noize

Taken from their forthcoming 13th studio album ‘Resistance Is Futile’, ‘DISTANT COLOURS’ is the second single taken from the album, being released on 13th April. The first track from the new album ‘International Blue’ came […]

US Metal band TREMONTI Announce Return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Monday 02nd July
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US Metal band TREMONTI Announce Return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Monday 02nd July

February 28, 2018 XS Noize

US Metal band Tremonti are pleased to announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Monday 02nd July 2018. Founded and fronted by lead vocalist and guitarist Mark Tremonti, best known as the […]

THE STRANGLERS  -  Announce THE DEFINITIVE TOUR 2018
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THE STRANGLERS & THERAPY? Forced to Reschedule Belfast Show

February 28, 2018 XS Noize

“Due to adverse weather conditions across the island of Ireland, unfortunately, The Stranglers & Therapy? Have been forced to postpone their Irish tour scheduled for this weekend, including the Belfast date at The Ulster Hall […]

IN FOCUS// Paul Draper @ Limelight, Belfast 24/02/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Paul Draper @ Limelight, Belfast 24/02/18

February 27, 2018 Clair McAllister

In January XS Noize launched a competition for a special Meet & Greet with Paul Draper and his band on the ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’ tour in Belfast on Saturday 24th Feb. The Lucky winner […]

GOMEZ announce 20th anniversary edition of Mercury Music Prize winning debut album 'Bring It On' + UK tour dates 3
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GOMEZ announce 20th anniversary edition of Mercury Music Prize winning debut album ‘Bring It On’ + UK tour dates

February 27, 2018 XS Noize

“No other record captures that period so perfectly,” says Elbow’s Guy Garvey. “The concerns of the songs. The stories, the experimental sounds. It was so brave for a band to record themselves at that time: […]

BELFAST VITAL returns with DJ MARTIN GARRIX + guests in August 1
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BELFAST VITAL returns with DJ MARTIN GARRIX + guests in August

February 27, 2018 XS Noize

MCD Productions confirm that BELFAST VITAL will return to Boucher Road Playing Fields on Saturday 25 August – tickets on sale this Friday at 9 am. The World’s Number 1 DJ MARTIN GARRIX will take […]

BILLY TALENT announce return to The Limelight, Belfast August 22nd
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BILLY TALENT announce return to The Limelight, Belfast August 22nd

February 27, 2018 XS Noize

Canadian punk rock band Billy Talent are pleased to announce a return to Belfast on Wednesday August 22nd at The Limelight 1. Afraid of Heights is the fifth studio album by the Canadian band Billy […]

Irish post-punk quintet COLUMBIA MILLS announce first ever UK Tour dates
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Irish post-punk quintet COLUMBIA MILLS announce first ever UK Tour dates

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

COLUMBIA MILLS have announced their first ever UK headline shows this April, plus set a date for the release of their album ‘A Safe Distance to Watch’. Surfing to these shores on a wave of […]

Los Angeles trio LO MOON release self-titled debut album + UK dates
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Los Angeles trio LO MOON release self-titled debut album + UK dates

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

Los Angeles trio Lo Moon have released their self-titled debut album, The album – produced by Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie) and Francois Tetaz (Gotye) – features previously released songs ‘Loveless,’ ‘This Is It,’ […]

LEA PORCELAIN unveil new, grittier 4-track self-titled EP + German tour
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LEA PORCELAIN unveil new, grittier 4-track self-titled EP + German tour

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

Berlin’s post-punk heroes LEA PORCELAIN celebrate the release of their brand new EP with a series of German dates in April. The band’s first foray has seen a well-received itinerary throughout Europe supporting alt-J, including […]

PET SHOP BOYS - Announce second set of 'catalogue' releases: 'YES' and 'ELYSIUM'
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PET SHOP BOYS return to the ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

The PET SHOP BOYS will reprise their ground-breaking show ‘Inner Sanctum’ for four final performances at London’s Royal Opera House in July. The dates are July 25, 26, 27 and 28. All shows start at […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : LYDMOR – “MONEY TOWERS”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : LYDMOR – “MONEY TOWERS”

February 26, 2018 Amanda Stock

Lydmor, A.K.A. Jenny Rossander is an electronic singer-songwriter, musician and DJ hailing from the small Danish town of Aarup. She got into music creatively at an early age, composing her first song at just 14 […]

Irish three-piece Ash announce Autumn UK shows
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Irish three-piece Ash announce Autumn UK shows

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

Following the recent news of their forthcoming album Islands on May 18th, Irish three-piece ASH is pleased to announce details of some live shows in the Autumn. The band, reunited with original label mentor Korda […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: U2 - War
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: U2 – War

February 26, 2018 Lori Gava

On February of this year U2’s watershed album “War” will celebrate its 36th anniversary. “War” was a revelation for many of my generation and the point where the band for the first time appeared on […]

Irish four-piece KODALINE return to Belfast with headline show at CUSTOM HOUSE SQ
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Irish four-piece KODALINE return to Belfast with headline show at CUSTOM HOUSE SQ

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

Irish four-piece Kodaline is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at CHSq on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018. Kodaline’s debut album, ‘In A Perfect World’ has sold over a million copies […]

HER unveil music video for “NEIGHBORHOOD” - Watch Now!
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HER unveil music video for “NEIGHBORHOOD” – Watch Now!

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Her reveal the music video for their brand new single “Neighborhood.” This is the latest song to be released from the critically acclaimed band’s highly anticipated self-titled full-length debut, Her [Republic Records] While still […]

HAUX Shares 'Ricochet' From Forthcoming 'Something To Remember' EP
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HAUX Shares ‘Ricochet’ From Forthcoming ‘Something To Remember’ EP

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Haux has today released ‘Ricochet’, the latest single to be taken from his forthcoming ‘Something To Remember’ EP (out 30th March via Ultra). Haux wrote the solitary chords of ‘Ricochet’ at his upright Bechstein piano […]

HALO TORA Release 'Always The Last To Know' Music Video + UK/EU Tour Dates
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HALO TORA Release ‘Always The Last To Know’ Music Video + UK/EU Tour Dates

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Progressive rock five-piece, Halo Tora have released the lead single, ‘Always The Last To Know, taken from their new, 6-track album, ‘Man Of Stone: First Chapter’, the first release of a 2-part series, set for […]

FONTAINES D.C. share new track 'Boys In The Better Land' - Listen Now!
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FONTAINES D.C. share new track ‘Boys In The Better Land’ – Listen Now!

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Fontaines D.C. met as a quintet in Dublin, influenced and driven in equal measure by the rich history of their hometown’s counter-culture, their response has been to make concise and immediately authentic indie-punk that has […]

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