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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
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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// 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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LUCY SPRAGGAN shares lyric video to new track ‘End of The World’ + announces Glastonbury performance
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LUCY SPRAGGAN shares lyric video to new track ‘End of The World’ + announces Glastonbury performance

April 23, 2019 XS Noize

Lucy Spraggan is in a good place and wants to share it with the world – last week Lucy announced that she will be playing Glastonbury for a second time and today she shares a lyric video to […]

The Symbiotic Link between Music & Video Games
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The Symbiotic Link between Music & Video Games

April 23, 2019 XS Noize

There was a time when music and video games had very little in common. Early console games were played to the sound of blips, beeps and other computer-generated noises aimed at adding an extra dimension […]

THE VAMPS - Release their 'Missing You' EP ahead of Belfast & Dublin Shows 1
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THE VAMPS – Release their ‘Missing You’ EP ahead of Belfast & Dublin Shows

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

The Vamps are back and this time they’re doing it on their terms, with the release of their Missing You EP. Entirely co-written and co-produced by the band. Live Nation and The O2 have today […]

THE WATERBOYS Announce a Headline Show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 20th May 2019
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THE WATERBOYS – Strut Through Streets of Tokyo In Video For New Single “Where The Action Is” – Watch Now

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following the release of last month’s single “Right Side Of Heartbreak (Wrong Side Of Love),” The Waterboys released today the video for “Where The Action Is,” the title track and new single from their forthcoming […]

SAARLOOS - Announce DUKE OF YORK, Belfast Show on Thursday 17th October 2019
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SAARLOOS – Announce DUKE OF YORK, Belfast Show on Thursday 17th October 2019

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

Irish band Saarloos has announced a headline Belfast show at Duke of York on Thursday, October 17th 2019. The critically acclaimed band has already racked up over 4 million plays on Spotify and have performed […]

LA FINE EQUIPE - Release New Album, ‘5th Season’ - Listen to track
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LA FINE EQUIPE – Release New Album, ‘5th Season’ – Listen to track

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

La Fine Equipe are a wildly talented group of beatmakers comprised of four skilled producers from Marseille. Oogo, Chomsky, Mr Gib & Blanka, have been making a thrilling mixture of hip-hop, disco, R&B and funk […]

TRACK PREMIERE: BELONGING Returns with New Single ‘ALL I CAN HEAR’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: BELONGING Returns with New Single ‘ALL I CAN HEAR’ – Listen Now

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following support from Radio X and blog buzz for his 2018 singles, London singer-songwriter Belonging returns today with a brand new track. The pulsating and anthemic All I Can Hear mashes up pop-punk hooks to […]

NO ROME returns with new track ‘Cashmoney’ - Listen Now
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NO ROME returns with new track ‘Cashmoney’ – Listen Now

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

No Rome returns today with new track ‘Cashmoney’, which is available now on Dirty Hit. His ambitious second EP, ‘Crying in the Prettiest Places’, will be released on May 3rd, with the tracklisting also revealed […]

Eagles Of Death Metal’s JESSE HUGHES Announces First Ever Covers Album
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Eagles Of Death Metal’s JESSE HUGHES Announces First Ever Covers Album

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

Eagles Of Death Metal’s Jesse “Boots Electric” Hughes is tipping his hat to 13 of his favourite songs with his first covers album, titled Eagles Of Death Metal Presents Boots Electric Performing The Best Songs […]

PRIMAL SCREAM share video to their 1986 classic 'VELOCITY GIRL' - Watch Now
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PRIMAL SCREAM share video to their 1986 classic ‘VELOCITY GIRL’ – Watch Now

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

In just 82 seconds, Primal Scream’s ‘Velocity Girl’ became a landmark moment in the nascent indie scene and ignited a band who would become a pivotal part of British music culture. First released as the b-side to their second […]

THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES - Return with New Album “RISE” out 21st June 2
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THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES – Return with New Album “RISE” out 21st June

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

The Hollywood Vampires – return with new music from their explosive second album, “Rise.” Rock and roll royalty Joe Perry, Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp and shock rock icon Alice Cooper join forces once again for the unmissable rock album of 2019. Seconds into the […]

MADONNA to release 14th studio album 'Madame X' globally on June 14th - Listen to first track 'Medellín' 2
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MADONNA to release 14th studio album ‘Madame X’ globally on June 14th – Listen to first track ‘Medellín’

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Madonna’s highly-anticipated 14th studio album Madame X will be released on June 14th globally from Live Nation, Interscope Records and Maverick. The first track from the album “Medellín,” with Colombian superstar Maluma, will be Zane […]

Gang of Four
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GANG OF FOUR reveal the official video for new single, ‘Change The Locks’ – Watch Now

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Pioneering post-punk band Gang of Four release a video for brand new single ‘Change The Locks’ today. A standout cut from their forthcoming new album ‘Happy Now’ (19 April), ‘Change The Locks’ is a synth […]

D O V E S - Announce Limited, Coloured Vinyl Reissues of their first three albums 1
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D O V E S – Announce Limited, Coloured Vinyl Reissues of their first three albums

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

High on the emotional responses to their first gigs for a decade, a re-energised Doves follow their live return by announcing numbered limited edition, two-disc, coloured vinyl packages of their first three albums. Released on […]

THE CHATS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday August 20th 2019
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THE CHATS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday August 20th 2019

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Australian punk rock band The Chats are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 20th August 2019. The band released their new single ‘Pub Feed’ after the announcement of […]

Danny Boyle to Exec Produce Irvine Welsh Screenplay 'Creation Stories' on Music Industry Svengali, Alan McGee 1
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Danny Boyle to Exec Produce Irvine Welsh Screenplay ‘Creation Stories’ on Music Industry Svengali, Alan McGee

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Burning Wheel Productions have announced that Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, T2, Sunshine, Slumdog Millionaire) has joined the feature production Creation Stories as Executive Producer. Penned by the acclaimed novelist Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting, Filth, Porno, Blade Artist) […]

LARKINS Announce New Album, 'Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester' - Watch Video 2
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LARKINS Announce New Album, ‘Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester’ – Watch Video

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Larkins has announced the release of the live album Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester, due for digital release on April 19th and physically on CD, cassette and vinyl from July 5th via Good […]

HONEYBLOOD reveal video for new single "SHE'S A NIGHTMARE" - huge UK tour kicks off later this month
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HONEYBLOOD reveal video for new single “SHE’S A NIGHTMARE” – huge UK tour kicks off later this month

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Honeyblood have today shared ‘She’s A Nightmare’, the latest single & video from their upcoming third album ‘In Plain Sight’ – out 24 May on their new label home, Marathon Artists. The single was given […]

LYDIA AINSWORTH premieres new song "Diamonds Cutting Diamonds" - Listen Now
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LYDIA AINSWORTH premieres new song “Diamonds Cutting Diamonds” – Listen Now

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Lydia Ainsworth’s new record Phantom Forest is out May 10, and today she shares its third and final single, the ornate album opener “Diamonds Cutting Diamonds.” ” Lyrically, I am singing about the entrance to […]

EDITORS release 'Hallelujah (So Low)' - the second track from their forthcoming album 'The Blanck Mass Sessions'
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EDITORS release ‘Hallelujah (So Low)’ – the second track from their forthcoming album ‘The Blanck Mass Sessions’

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Having sold out their limited edition colour vinyl of The Blanck Mass Sessions for Record Store Day on Saturday, Editors today unveil the second track from the album: ‘Hallelujah (So Low)’. Fans queued overnight to […]

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