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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 […]

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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
          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 […]

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          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
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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 […]

  • 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
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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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SLEEPING WITH SIRENS Announce headline Belfast show at The LIMELIGHT 1, Sunday February 24th 2019
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SLEEPING WITH SIRENS Announce headline Belfast show at The LIMELIGHT 1, Sunday February 24th 2019

January 17, 2019 XS Noize

US rock band Sleeping with Sirens are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Sunday 24th February 2019. Sleeping With Sirens are currently working on their 6th studio album, the […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS share ‘Punch Back’ from new live LP - Watch Now
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A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS share ‘Punch Back’ from new live LP – Watch Now

January 17, 2019 XS Noize

For over a decade Brooklyn’s A Place To Bury Strangers have been dealing in pure sonic destruction. Famously lauded as the loudest band in NYC, their thunderous noise-rock has seen them pick up a cult […]

INTERVIEW: Kyle Falconer (The View) on his debut solo album 'No Thank You' 1
New Music

KYLE FALCONER announces Covers EP & wins Best Album at Scottish Music Awards

January 17, 2019 XS Noize

After five hit albums, a Mercury Prize nomination and countless sold-out shows with The View, the band’s frontman Kyle Falconer released his debut solo album ‘No Thank You’ last year on Riverman Records. The album received fantastic critical acclaim and earned Falconer ‘Best Album’ at […]

THOM YORKE'S Suspiria Limited Edition Unreleased Material EP will be available on streaming services on  February 22
New Music

THOM YORKE’S Suspiria Limited Edition Unreleased Material EP will be available on streaming services on February 22

January 16, 2019 XS Noize

Due to popular demand, Thom Yorke’s Suspiria Limited Edition Unreleased Material EP will now be made available on streaming services on the same February 22 release date as the 12” vinyl. The digital release will […]

HOZIER Announces his new album Wasteland, Baby! set for release on March 1
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HOZIER Announces his new album Wasteland, Baby! set for release on March 1

January 16, 2019 XS Noize

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Hozier has today announced his much-anticipated new album Wasteland, Baby! set for release on March 1 on Island Records. The album also follows Hozier’s recent Nina Cried Power EP. The EP, which features multi-Grammy award winning artist […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS release 20th Year Collector’s Edition of ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ on 7th December
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS Announce ‘Truth & Memory’, A New Film Directed By Kieran Evans – Watch Trailer

January 16, 2019 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers have always explored the visual, the aesthetic, the power of the image. Often this exploration has been rooted in literature, art, political slogans – the band serving as a link between their […]

MUSIC, LITERATURE and FILM celebrated in new mini festival series across N. IRELAND this month 1
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MUSIC, LITERATURE and FILM celebrated in new mini festival series across N. IRELAND this month

January 16, 2019 XS Noize

A new partnership between the arts organisation Snow Water, Tourism Ireland and Bushmills will see new monthly showcases of the best of NI music, literature and film across Northern Ireland’s coastal locations throughout 2019. Starting in […]

FRANK CARTER AND THE RATTLE SNAKES Announce new LP “End of Suffering” out May 3RD
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FRANK CARTER AND THE RATTLE SNAKES Announce new LP “End of Suffering” out May 3RD

January 16, 2019 XS Noize

They say the third time’s the charm, and, after the breathtaking, ruthlessly efficient one-two punch of “ Blossom” and “ Modern Ruin”, here we are – at Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes’ album number three […]

TOUTS Announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday March 2019
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TOUTS Announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday March 2019

January 16, 2019 XS Noize

Derry three piece Punk band, TOUTS are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday, March 21st 2019. Touts released their new EP Analysis Paralysis, on 09 November 2018 and the new […]

DRENGE release new single ‘Never See The Signs’ + announce independent record shop in-store tour
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DRENGE release new single ‘Never See The Signs’ + announce independent record shop in-store tour

January 15, 2019 XS Noize

Drenge today present their brilliant new single ‘Never See The Signs’, the latest track to be taken from their highly anticipated third album, Strange Creatures, due February 22nd. Agile and foreboding, it’s another electrifying taste […]

THE DRUMS Announces New Album 'Brutalism' + Shares First Single - Listen Now 1
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THE DRUMS Announces New Album ‘Brutalism’ + Shares First Single – Listen Now

January 15, 2019 XS Noize

The Drums released the critically acclaimed “Abysmal Thoughts” in 2017, marking the band’s first release as a solo project from Jonny Pierce. Now, two years later, The Drums announces its tremendous, self-care focused the fifth LP. Quite possibly the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lavender Hills - Who’s Talking? - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Lavender Hills – Who’s Talking? – Watch Now

January 15, 2019 XS Noize

Lavender Hills release their new single Who’s Talking? On 25th January via Animal Farm. Lavender Hills are a South London rock’n’roll band formed by Luke Speirs, Beaumont Chivers, Joe Gunstone and Adrian Morat in late 2016, […]

SAM FENDER announces new single 'Play God' + UK tour
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SAM FENDER announces new single ‘Play God’ + UK tour

January 15, 2019 XS Noize

BRITs Critics’ Choice Winner Sam Fender is pleased to announce details of a new single. It is out now through Polydor Records. To coincide with its launch, a new headline tour is also announced for […]

XS NOIZE AND PAINTED HALO PRESENT: UNSIGNED #2.3 – THE LUTRAS 2
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XS NOIZE AND PAINTED HALO PRESENT: UNSIGNED #2.3 – THE LUTRAS

January 15, 2019 Ivan Marziano

XS Noize and Painted Halo Records are passionate advocates for new music and are delighted to provide a platform for emerging artists in the form of XS Unsigned, a feature showcasing brand new talent cherry-picked […]

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE to release self titled album on 15th March 2019
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BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE to release self titled album on 15th March 2019

January 15, 2019 XS Noize

Brian Jonestown Massacre burst into 2019 with the release of their 18th full-length album, just 7 months after their last one. The self-titled 9-track album is released on Anton Newcombe’s A Recordings on 15th March […]

FEATURE: The card games every music fan wants to play 1
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FEATURE: The card games every music fan wants to play

January 14, 2019 Michael Barron

Most of us love card games and Trump cards games. Those of us fortunate enough will have happy memories or stories from old relatives reminiscing over the halcyon days playing Happy Families and Go Fish. […]

THE KILLERS Release New Song “Land Of The Free” with Video By Spike Lee - Watch Now
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THE KILLERS Release New Song “Land Of The Free” with Video By Spike Lee – Watch Now

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

The Killers have unveiled a new standalone song Land Of The Free with a video by Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee. Recorded at their own Battle Born Studios in Las Vegas, Nevada and produced by Jacknife Lee, with […]

WIN: Tickets To See THE STRANGLERS at the Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 28th February 2019 1
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WIN: Tickets To See THE STRANGLERS at the Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 28th February 2019

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

Following their sold-out Belfast show last year, UK rock legends The Stranglers will play a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast with very special guests Dr Feelgood on Thursday 28th February 2019. With […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Lost Under Heaven - Love Hates What You Become
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lost Under Heaven – Love Hates What You Become

January 14, 2019 Amanda Stock

Lost under Heaven (a.k.a. LUH) is the project of former WU LYF frontman Ellery James Roberts and Dutch visual artist Ebony Hoorn. Love Hates What You Become (released through MUTE) is the follow-up album to […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Liquid Stranger - Burn Like The Sun ft. Leah Culver
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Liquid Stranger – Burn Like The Sun ft. Leah Culver

January 14, 2019 Gemma Harewood

The brilliant label Waakan has just released a new sound from Liquid Stranger. The US producer has teamed up with the gifted singer/songwriter Leah Culver for ‘Burn Like The Sun,’ which warms us up nicely […]

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