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          HARD-Fi announce new album ‘Sweating Someone Else’s Fever’ and UK tour dates

          March 4, 2026

          Recharged and looking sharply at a world gone sideways, Staines’ finest Hard-Fi make their long-awaited return with brand new studio album Sweating Someone Else’s Fever, their first in 15 years, out on June 19th via V2 Records. Written and recorded […]

          Peter Gabriel
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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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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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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        • The Dream Machine
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          “We’re Always Making Music for Ourselves” — The Dream Machine on ‘Fort Perch Rock’ | XS Noize Podcast #273

          March 4, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]

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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 […]

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Year: 2019

A CERTAIN RATIO Celebrate Their 40th Anniversary with Box Set and Tour
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A CERTAIN RATIO – Share new video for ‘Dirty Boy’ remix – Watch Now

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

A CERTAIN RATIO continues their 40th-anniversary celebrations with a brand new remix of ‘Dirty Boy’ from fellow Mancunian Chris Massey. The track, described by Mixmag as “for those who like their disco with a bit […]

FRIENDLY FIRES Announce details of new album 'Inflorescent' + share single 'Silhouettes'
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FRIENDLY FIRES unveil “Run The Wild Flowers,” the latest track from their long-awaited new album Inflorescent

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Today Friendly Fires – Ed Macfarlane, Edd Gibson and Jack Savage – have unveiled “Run The Wild Flowers,” the latest track from their long-awaited new album Inflorescent (August 16, Casablanca Records/Polydor) Featured earlier today on Apple Music’s Beats […]

SNOW PATROL Return with new album, 'WILDNESS' May 25th 1
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SNOW PATROL announce the first of 2 Reworked EPs, released on August 9th

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Snow Patrol, including a stunning new version of Crack The Shutters available to hear below. The band announced on their social media channels last month they have been in the studio over the last […]

THE FUTUREHEADS will release the single ‘Good Night Out’ / ‘Listen, Little Man!’ on 5th July
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THE FUTUREHEADS reveal the video for current single ‘Listen, Little Man!’

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Following recent performances at Electric Fields, Tramlines and Latitude Festival, The Futureheads reveal the video for current single ‘Listen, Little Man!’. It’s the second single to be taken from their forthcoming album ‘Powers’, which is […]

PREMIERE: Harry Heart’s new single ‘Montaigne’ - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: Harry Heart’s new single ‘Montaigne’ – Listen Now

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Harry Heart is one of those artists that come along very rarely in a lifetime. A dual resident and native to Sydney, Australia and East London outskirts of Walthamstow respectively. This young troubadour has come […]

BAT FOR LASHES shares new track, 'Feel For You' - Listen Now
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BAT FOR LASHES shares new track, ‘Feel For You’ – Listen Now

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Having laid some tantalising video clues for what to expect from her forthcoming album Lost Girls including a self-directed video for “Kids In The Dark”, today Bat For Lashes aka Natasha Khan drops a second […]

RAZORLIGHT announce new single, ‘Cops And Robbers' released on the 26th July 1
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RAZORLIGHT are back with a brand new single, ‘Cops And Robbers’ – Listen Now

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Following a 10 year wait between third album Slipway Fires and 2018’s comeback Olympus Sleeping, Razorlight are back with brand new material in the form of single ‘Cops And Robbers,’ released on the 26th July. […]

PREMIERE: Traveller are the Sound of Gritty, UK Country Rock on New Single, 'Old Stories'
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PREMIERE: Traveller are the Sound of Gritty, UK Country Rock on New Single, ‘Old Stories’

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere “Old Stories” the new single from Traveller. Forming in 2012, Traveller was first born when drummer Simon Usher heard the talents of lead vocalist Gerry Sheridan. Since […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: From NY via New Delhi, PRATEEK KUHAD searches for deeper connection in a disconnected world
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VIDEO PREMIERE: From NY via New Delhi, PRATEEK KUHAD searches for deeper connection in a disconnected world

July 25, 2019 XS Noize

Today at XS Noize we are very pleased to premiere the new video for ‘with you / for you’ from Prateek Kuhad. Independent songwriter Prateek Kuhad kicked off 2019 with a sold-out 15 date US tour, including a […]

Album Review: ∑(No,12k,Lg,17Mif) New Order + Liam Gillick: So it goes
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Album Review: ∑(No,12k,Lg,17Mif) New Order + Liam Gillick: So it goes

July 25, 2019 Lee Campbell

This month has seen the release of New Order’s first live album since NOMC15 at the end of 2017. So it goes was recorded at the Old Granada Studios on 13th July 2017 as part […]

THE SKIDS & BIG COUNTRY announce Belfast Limelight 1 show on Friday 6th December
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THE SKIDS & BIG COUNTRY announce Belfast Limelight 1 show on Friday 6th December

July 25, 2019 XS Noize

The Skids and Big Country announce a co-headline show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 6th December 2019. Scotland has given the world many iconic bands – among them and currently riding high on renewed […]

Tupac Shakur’s I.D. Card Sets World Record for Most Expensive Piece of Rapper’s Memorabilia
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Tupac Shakur’s I.D. Card Sets World Record for Most Expensive Piece of Rapper’s Memorabilia

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

 A 1995 prison I.D. badge issued to rapper Tupac Shakur sold on Sunday, July 21, for $30,000, setting a world record for the most expensive piece of Tupac memorabilia ever sold at public auction. The sale comes exactly […]

MELTDOWN FESTIVAL returns to London Southbank Centre 2
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MELTDOWN FESTIVAL returns to London Southbank Centre

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

Meltdown festival returns to London Southbank Centre for its 26th run. The festival will run from 3 – 11 August 2019 and will be curated by Nile Rodgers. Meltdown will see performances from Nile himself […]

THE PARANOYDS - Share new single & video for 'Carnage Bargain' 2
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THE PARANOYDS – Share new single & video for ‘Carnage Bargain’

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

Today LA newcomers The Paranoyds have shared the title track from their forthcoming debut album, ‘Carnage Bargain,’ due for September 13th release on Suicide Squeeze. The album ‘Carnage Bargain’ sees the four-piece deliver a raucous […]

FEET Share Video for New Single ‘Outer Rim’ - Watch Now
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FEET Share Video for New Single ‘Outer Rim’ – Watch Now

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

FEET have today shared new single Outer Rim, taken from their debut album What’s Inside Is More Than Just Ham which is due for release on 4th October through the band’s very own Clapped Records. […]

THE SPITFIRES release ‘Enough Is Enough' their most ambitious single to date
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THE SPITFIRES release ‘Enough Is Enough’ their most ambitious single to date

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

After a relentless 2019 of touring across the UK and Europe, as well as showcasing their explosive live show on a live EP released in March, The Spitfires’ onslaught of playing shows and releasing music […]

FEEDER release new video for single 'Daily Habit' + announce in store shows for August
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FEEDER release new video for single ‘Daily Habit’ + announce in store shows for August

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

After already adding further shows to their UK headline tour in November due to demand, Feeder can now announce some intimate instore shows for August (full dates below). To coincide with this announcement, Feeder has […]

FRANK TURNER today releases ‘Eye Of The Day’ - Listen Now
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FRANK TURNER today releases ‘Eye Of The Day’ – Listen Now

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

FRANK TURNER today releases ‘Eye Of The Day’, the latest new track to emerge from his forthcoming eighth album, ‘NO MAN’S LAND’ (out August 16th on Xtra Mile Recordings/Polydor Records), produced by Catherine Marks and […]

UK alternative rock/pop band LIFE announce headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Thursday 5th December
Gigs

UK alternative rock/pop band LIFE announce headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Thursday 5th December

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

UK alternative rock/pop band LIFE is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Thursday 05th December 2019. The band is made up of the founding members of Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Moises […]

Electronic music legends 808 STATE return with New Album 'Transmission Suite'
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Electronic music legends 808 STATE return with New Album ‘Transmission Suite’

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

Acid-house pioneers and electronic music legends 808 State return with Transmission Suite, a record that remains true to the forward-thinking ethos of this remarkable band, 17 years on from their last release, and release a […]

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