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          Peter Gabriel Unveils ‘What Lies Ahead’ from Upcoming Album o/i

          March 3, 2026

          The blood / worm moon of 3 March, 2026 sees the release of “What Lies Ahead,” the third track from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “What Lies Ahead” was written and produced by Peter Gabriel […]

          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 […]

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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
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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// 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
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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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THE FAIM share HUMANS, the first single from their forthcoming debut album, STATE OF MIND
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THE FAIM share HUMANS, the first single from their forthcoming debut album, STATE OF MIND

August 26, 2019 XS Noize

THE FAIM have shared HUMANS, the first single from their forthcoming debut album, STATE OF MIND, which will be released on 13 September via BMG. The track was produced with Patrick Morrisey [Weezer, Pharrell] and […]

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GREAT GRANDPA announce new album “Four of Arrows” out October 25th

August 26, 2019 XS Noize

In the Wildwood Tarot deck, the ‘Four of Arrows’ is adorned with a painting of man face down on the ground. The titular arrows surround him, sticking straight up from the ground but never making […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Eda Green - 'I Hate Me Too' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Eda Green – ‘I Hate Me Too’ – Watch Now

August 26, 2019 XS Noize

Xs Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘I Hate Me Too’ from Eda Green. Produced by Chris Rosa of Flying Boy Entertainment with the music video directed by acclaimed director Ra Dreyfus, “I […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the video for 'This Is The Place' - Watch Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release Dense & Pika remix of new single ‘THIS IS THE PLACE’

August 26, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release ‘This Is The Place’, a brand new EP of music on September 27th. The title track from the EP is available now with a brand new remix by Dense […]

Dublin's BLUSHING BOY unveil video for debut track, 'Consumer' - Watch Now
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Dublin’s BLUSHING BOY unveil video for debut track, ‘Consumer’ – Watch Now

August 25, 2019 XS Noize

Blushing Boy are five friends from Dublin who came together last year around the songwriting of frontwoman Ella Naseeb. Pairing elements of post-punk with her sultry vocals, they aim to make music that is both […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleater Kinney - The Center Won't Hold
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleater Kinney – The Center Won’t Hold

August 25, 2019 Lori Gava

Sleater-Kinney has over their twenty-five-year career become one of the essential Alternative bands of the early 2000s. Theirs has always been a fearless voice offering compelling social commentary and righteous punk-inspired sonics. Their latest release […]

IN FOCUS: The Coronas + Tom Odell and Roe @ CHSq 2019, Custom House Square, Belfast 14
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: The Coronas + Tom Odell and Roe @ CHSq 2019, Custom House Square, Belfast

August 24, 2019 Conor Kinahan

With another Emotional Rollercoaster of a Gig under it’s belt, CHSq took the crowd on quite the journey last night with Local Lass, ROE hitting us with song’s that reached out to those in the […]

FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES announce their biggest UK headline shows to date for 2020
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FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES announce their biggest UK headline shows to date for 2020

August 23, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes announce their biggest UK headline shows to date for 2020 in Manchester, Glasgow and London’s iconic Alexandra Palace on Saturday, 15 February. They’ll start the decade off with a career-defining moment […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Alt-folk troubadour GALLERY 47 unveils video for new single 'Choices'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Alt-folk troubadour GALLERY 47 unveils video for new single ‘Choices’

August 23, 2019 XS Noize

Xs Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘Choices’ from Gallery 47. Gallery 47 originally formed ten years ago as a six-piece band in Loughborough. Once the band went their separate ways, Jack decided […]

Reading quartet MELLOR release new single, ‘I Don’t Know Where You’re Sleeping Tonight’ - Listen Now
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Reading quartet MELLOR release new single, ‘I Don’t Know Where You’re Sleeping Tonight’ – Listen Now

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

After finding their idyllic line-up, Reading quartet Mellor (Gary, Sam, Kris and Josh) have been relentlessly firing on all cylinders since 2016, ensuring their name and mesmerising live performance makes a mark on every Town […]

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Moonhead and the Music Machine By Andrew Rae

August 22, 2019 Michael Barron

Everyone knows or has one; a scatterbrain who would literally lose their head if it weren’t screwed on to their body. The reader through “Moonhead and the Music Machine” gets as close to finding out […]

Rock Music Merchandise
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Rock Music Merchandise

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

When it comes to the music industry and how money is generated, it goes without saying that merchandise sold by bands and their management is a lucrative business in recent times. Bands and musicians have […]

THE SHERLOCKS announce Reading & Leeds Festival slots as well as Neighbourhood Festival Headline
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THE SHERLOCKS announce Reading & Leeds Festival slots as well as Neighbourhood Festival Headline

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

The Sherlocks announce that they will be playing sets at Reading (Friday) and Leeds (Saturday) Festival this year at 5 pm on the Festival Republic stage. They’ve also recently announced that they’ll be headlining Neighbourhood […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Electronic Duo KRONO Remix Chantitown's 'Sinking Into The Blue' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Electronic Duo KRONO Remix Chantitown’s ‘Sinking Into The Blue’ – Listen Now

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

British singer-songwriter and producer Chantitown will release a remix of her single ‘Sinking into Blue’, courtesy of French producer KRONO, on 30th August. French producer KRONO have made some extraordinary waves since their inception. With […]

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Sweden Introduces Gaming License

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

Sweden Introduces Gaming License. As of the start of 2019, Sweden has instituted new laws creating a legal, regulated gaming industry in the nation. With this change, Sweden joins Finland and Norway, which formerly monopolized […]

Warriors Of The Dystotheque feat Adam Leonard (Invaderband) unveil new single, 'Things In The Shadows' - Listen Now
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Warriors Of The Dystotheque feat Adam Leonard (Invaderband) unveil new single, ‘Things In The Shadows’ – Listen Now

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

Warriors of the Dystotheque are a truly modern band, existing individually across the globe and only meeting digitally to create music with a distinctly old school feel, the music grew from a love of lo-fi […]

SLIPKNOT have announced their UK & Irish tour dates for early 2020
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SLIPKNOT have announced their UK & Irish tour dates for early 2020

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

In the wake of their return to the Number 1 slot on the Official Irish Albums Chart with a much-lauded sixth studio album, ‘We Are Not Your Kind’, SLIPKNOT have announced their UK & Irish […]

TRACK PREMIERE: indie-rocker COLTON KAYSER unveils his new single 'Anymore' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: indie-rocker COLTON KAYSER unveils his new single ‘Anymore’ – Listen Now

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

XS Noize is pleased to premiere “Anymore” from New Jersey singer-songwriter Colton Kayser. Colton grew up daydreaming in class and writing songs by the binder. As he grew, so did his work ethic, and he […]

IN FOCUS: Jess Glynne + Nina Nesbitt & Lyra, CHSq 2019, Belfast 10
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Jess Glynne + Nina Nesbitt & Lyra, CHSq 2019, Belfast

August 22, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Show’s like this are a treat, from beginning to end with an outstanding performance from the incredibly humble, down to earth LYRA who opened the night with a rich weave of humor, grace and style, […]

ELBOW release ‘Empires’ from 8th studio album, ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ - Listen Now
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ELBOW release ‘Empires’ from 8th studio album, ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ – Listen Now

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

‘Empires’, the new single from elbow’s forthcoming album ‘Giants of All Sizes’, is out now. Recorded at Clouds Hill Studio, Hamburg, the track bears all the hallmarks of the band’s time together in the intimate […]

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