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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
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          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 […]

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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 […]

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          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
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          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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INTERVIEW: With Mike Scott of The Waterboys, "What I love most is making the music, and being inside the music" 1
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INTERVIEW: With Mike Scott of The Waterboys, “What I love most is making the music, and being inside the music”

May 20, 2019 XS Noize

Continuing the blazing trail set by 2015’s acclaimed Modern Blues and 2017’s top ten-reaching double album Out Of All This Blue, on May 24, The Waterboys will release their new album Where The Action Is, […]

BLACK STAR RIDERS - Release new studio album, 'Another State Of Grace' on 6th September 2019 1
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BLACK STAR RIDERS – Release new studio album, ‘Another State Of Grace’ on 6th September 2019

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Black Star Riders have announced a new studio album “Another State Of Grace” on the 6th September 2019. The band will support the record with a full UK and Ireland tour in October 2019 with […]

KIT PHILIPPA releases new video for 'Human' and announces 'You EP' out May 17th
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Northern Irish Music Prize winner KITT PHILIPPA releases new single and EP ‘You’ out Today

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Following on from the success of debut singles ‘Human’ and ‘Grace’ coupled with the winning of the Northern Irish Music Prize – Single of the Year 2018, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Kitt Philippa (KP) now gears […]

MORRISSEY releases video for ‘Lady Willpower’ - Watch Now 1
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MORRISSEY releases video for ‘Lady Willpower’ – Watch Now

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Morrissey has unveiled another track from his anticipated first-ever covers album ‘California Son’. ‘Lady Willpower’ was written by Jerry Fuller and recorded by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, originally released back in 1968. Liam […]

ORBITAL set to play UK & Irish headline shows & festival dates
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ORBITAL set to play UK & Irish headline shows & festival dates

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Massively influential from their inception at the birth of rave culture nearly thirty years ago, Orbital are still taking electronic music to stratospheric heights. 2018 was a hugely successful year with their album ‘Monsters Exist’ […]

OTHER NATURE Announce New Single 'Walking A Wall' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Other Nature – ‘Walking A Wall’ – Listen Now

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

No strangers to the music world, Watford’s Other Nature are multi-instrumentalist and producer Sena Verdi AKA Lyonheart, and singer/writer Tariq Khan. Friends since high school, today they announce the release of their brand new single […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: SONARS - ‘Love Me Anyway’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: SONARS – ‘Love Me Anyway’ – Watch Now

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Sonars are an electro-psych outfit made up of Frederick Paysden from Brighton and Serena Oldrati from Bergamo, Italy. They released hazy, emotionally affecting new single ‘Love Me Anyway’ on March 22nd. Frederick tells us the […]

LANA DEL REY - Releases a cover of Sublime’s “Doin’ Time” - Listen Now
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LANA DEL REY – Releases a cover of Sublime’s “Doin’ Time” – Listen Now

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Lana Del Rey released a cover of Sublime’s “Doin’ Time”. The song was produced by Andrew Watt and will be featured in the upcoming documentary “Sublime” that outlines the history of the iconic California […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pete Gardiner - 'Dangerous People' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Pete Gardiner – ‘Dangerous People’ – Watch Now

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Pete Gardiner is a rarity, a true songsmith, a poet who sets his stories to music. Pete writes about doomed, alcohol-fuelled love affairs, our celebrity-obsessed culture, vanity, greed, violence and lust with a style and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The National – I Am Easy To Find
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The National – I Am Easy To Find

May 17, 2019 Fionn Crossan

2017’s ‘Sleep Well Beast’ was a huge moment for The National, winning them their first Grammy. The tense, dark record was so impressive it seemed hard to imagine a follow-up. However, ‘I Am Easy to […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Clinic - Wheeltappers and Shunters
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Clinic – Wheeltappers and Shunters

May 16, 2019 Ben P Scott

It’s been seven years since the innovative Liverpool four-piece Clinic last released an LP. After live dates this year confirmed a return to action, hopes for a new album have also finally been rewarded. The […]

BIG THIEF announce biggest UK headline show + share live video of 'Orange'
Gigs

BIG THIEF announce biggest UK headline show + share live video of ‘Orange’

May 16, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Big Thief share a live performance from last year’s Pitchfork Music Festival of their song ‘Orange’, the most intimate and exposed song on their critically-acclaimed new album U.F.O.F. There is perhaps no greater example of singer Adrianne Lenker’s […]

INTERVIEW with JAMES ATKIN (EMF) "I was too busy being a pop star to know what was going on" 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW with JAMES ATKIN (EMF) “I was too busy being a pop star to know what was going on”

May 16, 2019 XS Noize

EMF frontman James Atkin has topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, enjoyed platinum-selling album success, received an Ivor Novello nomination for his songwriting and toured the world many times over. He has […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC Announce Waterfront Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday June 4th 2019
Gigs

NILE RODGERS & CHIC – Return to Belfast Waterfront Hall for a second night on Wednesday 5th June 2019

May 16, 2019 XS Noize

Funk legend Nile Rodgers will return to Belfast with his legendary band CHIC for a second night on Wednesday 05th June 2019 at Waterfront Hall following the SOLD OUT show on Tuesday, June 04th. Among […]

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB unveil Sci-Fi inspired music video for 'Satellite' - Watch Now
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TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB unveil Sci-Fi inspired music video for ‘Satellite’ – Watch Now

May 16, 2019 XS Noize

Two Door Cinema Club have today unveiled the Science Fiction inspired video for ‘Satellite’, the second single taken from their forthcoming fourth studio album ‘False Alarm’, out 14th June via Prolifica Inc [PIAS]. The splendidly […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Bon Entendeur - 'La Rua Madureira' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Bon Entendeur – ‘La Rua Madureira’ – Watch Now

May 16, 2019 XS Noize

Having already amassed a cult following in France due to their monthly mixtapes featuring voiceovers of famous French celebrities, the Parisian electro-pop trio turn on the style with a stylish, art-house influenced visual clip for […]

THE DIVINE COMEDY release new single 'Norman and Norma' today - Listen Now
Gigs

THE DIVINE COMEDY release new single ‘Norman and Norma’ today – Listen Now

May 16, 2019 XS Noize

Neil Hannon, one of the country’s foremost songwriters, releases a beautiful new single ‘Norman and Norma’, taken from his wonderful new Divine Comedy album ‘Office Politics’, out on June 7th. It’s the follow-up to the […]

Coachella Online: Festival Live Streaming and You
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Coachella Online: Festival Live Streaming and You

May 16, 2019 XS Noize

Since 1999, the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival has been bringing life to an otherwise tame California desert one pair of weekends at a time – and with great success. But it’s only recently […]

VOLBEAT - Announce headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday October 3rd 2019
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VOLBEAT – Announce headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday October 3rd 2019

May 15, 2019 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, Danish rock band, Volbeat are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday, October 03rd 2019. The band today confirmed their return with their seventh album Rewind, Replay, Rebound, […]

SHAWN JAMES 'The Dark & The Light Tour' Live at Voodoo, Belfast TONIGHT
Gigs

SHAWN JAMES ‘The Dark & The Light Tour’ Live at Voodoo, Belfast TONIGHT

May 15, 2019 XS Noize

US singer-songwriter Shawn James is pleased to announce a headline show at Voodoo, Belfast on Wednesday, May 15th 2019. Shawn’s new album ‘The Dark & The Light’ was released on March 22nd. Take one listen […]

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