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          ‘Puppet’ by Grian Chatten Leads Official Soundtrack for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

          February 19, 2026

          Today, RCA Records UK have announced the official soundtrack to Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the highly anticipated feature film from series creator Steven Knight, will be released on March 6th. Alongside the announcement, the first official single ‘Puppet’ by […]

          Foo Fighters
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          Foo Fighters return with “Your Favorite Toy” the title track and first taste of their forthcoming 12th studio album

          February 19, 2026

          Try not to choke on the glitter… “Your Favorite Toy,” the titular first single of Foo Fighters’ forthcoming 12th full-length studio album, has been released. The first new FF music of 2026, “Your Favorite Toy” […]

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          U2 Return with ‘Days Of Ash’, a Brand New Standalone EP

          February 18, 2026

          On this Ash Wednesday (the day after carnival) – Island Records today announces the release of ‘U2 – Days Of Ash’, a brand new standalone 6-track EP from U2.  In advance of a new album in late 2026, […]

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          Helicon x Al Lover - Arise
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Helicon x Al Lover – Arise

          February 10, 2026

          Scottish band Helicon were formed in Glasgow’s East Kilbride by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes. They are a collective of musicians whose experimental sounds blend psychedelia, sitar, electronica and guitars to create a fuzzed-up wall […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST - Dagger
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          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST – Dagger

          February 9, 2026

          Manchester’s post-punk titans IST IST have never been a band to do things by halves. Rising from the city’s underground with a fiercely independent DIY ethic, they’ve spent years carving out a sonic identity as […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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
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          ‘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: Lambrini Girls Ignite The Garage for War Child at BRITs Week

          February 17, 2026

          The January blues are well and truly over. One of the first major live series of the year — where huge artists return to intimate venues — is back, and XS Noize once again found […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Islington Assembly Hall
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          LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Islington Assembly Hall

          February 16, 2026

          After more than three decades together, Kula Shaker recently notched up an impressive achievement with their eighth album, Wormslayer, entering the charts just outside the top 10 — their third-highest chart position to date. Whether […]

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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
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          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
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          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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        • 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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          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

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LILLA VARGEN reveals new song ‘Cold’ - Listen Now
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LILLA VARGEN reveals new song ‘Cold’ – Listen Now

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Fresh off a 30-date European tour with Dermot Kennedy, Northern Irish artist of the moment Lilla Vargen makes her first inroads into 2020 today with the stunning new offering, ‘Cold’. A beautifully poised, sky-reaching pop […]

DROPKICK MURPHYS released their new video ‘Smash Shit Up’ today - Watch Now
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DROPKICK MURPHYS released their new video ‘Smash Shit Up’ today – Watch Now

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Dropkick Murphys released their new single and video ‘Smash Shit Up’ today. ‘Smash Shit Up’ is available digitally and on limited edition coloured vinyl paired with B-side “The Bonny,” a cover of Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND share new single 'Stop The Days' - Listen Now
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BRAND NEW FRIEND share new single ‘Stop The Days’ – Listen Now

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

In anticipation of their ‘A Cure For Living’ EP this Valentines Day (via Xtra Mile Recordings), the Northern Irish alt-rockers Brand New Friend are clearly feeling the love already and today release ‘ Stop The […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Nelson Can - So Long Desire
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ALBUM REVIEW: Nelson Can – So Long Desire

January 31, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

There are bands who take a while to get a handle on their sound, and then there are those who don’t stick to a sound long enough to bother; Nelson Can certainly fall into the […]

POLLY SCATTERGOOD returns with her new single 'Red' - Listen Now
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POLLY SCATTERGOOD returns with her new single ‘Red’ – Listen Now

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Polly Scattergood returns with her new single Red, the opening track of her forthcoming album ‘In This Moment.’ Written at Polly’s home studio on the Kent Coast, in stolen moments of creativity while her newborn […]

SILVERBACKS announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 22nd May 2020
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SILVERBACKS announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 22nd May 2020

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Irish art-punk quintet Silverbacks are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 22nd May 2020. Hailing from Dublin, Silverbacks are a thrilling prospect, delivering their own louche take on NYC-indebted rock. […]

MORRISSEY releases new single ‘Love Is On Its Way Out’ - Listen Now
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MORRISSEY releases new single ‘Love Is On Its Way Out’ – Listen Now

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Morrissey has today released new single ‘Love Is On Its Way Out’. The song opens with a beat that is immediately captivating. Morrissey’s timeless and distinctive vocals are provocatively hypnotising over mystical riffs that create […]

HOWIE PAYNE releases a new single ‘Into Daylight’ - Listen Now
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HOWIE PAYNE releases a new single ‘Into Daylight’ – Listen Now

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Howie Payne today releases a new single ‘Into Daylight’, the first blast of new music from the former Stands frontman since 2017’s critically praised solo album release, ‘Mountain’. The track arrives just ahead of a […]

DMA’S - Announce 3rd studio album ‘THE GLOW’ - Hear new single ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’ 1
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DMA’S – Announce 3rd studio album ‘THE GLOW’ – Hear new single ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S have today revealed full details of their forthcoming 3rd studio album ‘THE GLOW’. It was recorded and mixed by multiple Grammy winner Stuart Price (The Killers, Madonna, New Order) in between Westlake Studios in […]

THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS - Announce New album 'Made Of Rain' out 1st May - Hear new single 'Don't Believe' 1
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THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS – Announce New album ‘Made Of Rain’ out 1st May – Hear new single ‘Don’t Believe’

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Highly influential post-punk stars, The Psychedelic Furs release their new album, their first in nearly 30 years, ‘Made Of Rain,’ through Cooking Vinyl on May 1st 2020 A single, ‘Don’t Believe,’ is available to stream […]

RYAN MCMULLAN releases video for 'Ruthless Cupid' & announces dates in Limerick, Cork, Galway & Dundalk
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RYAN MCMULLAN releases video for ‘Ruthless Cupid’ & announces dates in Limerick, Cork, Galway & Dundalk

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

On the 24th January 2020, Ryan McMullan released his new single ‘Ruthless Cupid’, taken from the forthcoming eponymous EP. The Ruthless Cupid EP is an all-out attack on the most famous matchmaker of all time, […]

CAST Announce ‘ALL CHANGE’ 25th Anniversary Tour 2020 1
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CAST Announce ‘ALL CHANGE’ 25th Anniversary Tour 2020

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Liverpool legends Cast have announced an eight-date UK tour for October 2020!! Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Cast’s debut album ‘All Change’. Originally released on 16th October 1995 (with a deluxe edition released in November […]

TAME IMPALA shares music video for 'Lost In Yesterday' - Watch Now
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TAME IMPALA shares music video for ‘Lost In Yesterday’ – Watch Now

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) will release his fourth studio album, The Slow Rush on February 14 (Interscope). Today he releases the music video for the single, “ Lost In Yesterday .” The video was directed […]

DECLAN MCKENNA Announces new album, 'Zeros' out 15th May
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DECLAN MCKENNA Announces new album, ‘Zeros’ out 15th May

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Declan McKenna is very pleased to share details of his second album, released in the Spring. Zeros is released on the 15th May 2020 through Columbia Records. It was recorded out in Nashville, produced by […]

THE MURDER CAPITAL begin UK tour this month
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THE MURDER CAPITAL begin UK tour this month

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of a breakthrough 2019 for the band, The Murder Capital begins the UK leg of their European tour on the 13th February in Leeds. The tour follows the release of their […]

COCTEAU TWINS: Garlands & Victorialand LP Represses Coming This March 3
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COCTEAU TWINS: Garlands & Victorialand LP Represses Coming This March

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

20th March will see 4AD repress two more albums from Cocteau Twins on vinyl – their 1982 debut Garlands and 1986’s Victorialand. This means that with the exception of The Moon and the Melodies (their […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND play their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Voodoo on Saturday 14th March 2020
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BRAND NEW FRIEND play their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Voodoo on Saturday 14th March 2020

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Brand New Friend break into 2020 in style with the release of brand new EP: ‘A Cure For Living’ and the announcement of their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Voodoo on Saturday 14th […]

JEFF LYNNE’S ELO adds DHANI HARRISON to 2020 ‘From Out of Nowhere’ UK tour
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JEFF LYNNE’S ELO adds DHANI HARRISON to 2020 ‘From Out of Nowhere’ UK tour

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Following the announcement of his autumn 2020 European tour, Jeff Lynne has today announced that Dhani Harrison will be joining the European tour in 2020. The highly anticipated ‘From Out of Nowhere’ tour will include […]

DAN CROLL Announces Spring 2020 live dates + shares video for ‘Stay In L.A.’ 2
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DAN CROLL Announces Spring 2020 live dates + shares video for ‘Stay In L.A.’

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Dan Croll today announces a string of lives dates for Spring 2020, including shows in London, Paris, New York and L.A. Ticket pre-sale available from 10 am today, general on-sale from 10 am Friday 31st […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single ‘Blue Moon Rising’ - Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single ‘Blue Moon Rising’ – Listen Now

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have today released brand new single ‘Blue Moon Rising’, the title track from the forthcoming EP of the same name. Noel says of the single: “How it manages to combine […]

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