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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” […]

          U2
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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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          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 […]

          Paul Draper
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – Mansun Retold

          February 20, 2026

          Three decades have passed since Mansun first injected a dose of grand, prog-inflected eccentricity into the waning days of Britpop. In 2026, ex-frontman Paul Draper returns with Mansun Retold, a project that resists the easy […]

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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: Lambrini Girls Ignite The Garage for War Child at BRITs Week
          Live Reviews

          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
          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
          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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        • 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 […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
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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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Month: February 2020

GUISE release video for 'BROTHER IN ARMS'
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GUISE release video for ‘BROTHER IN ARMS’

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

With the release of their first EP in 5 years just around the corner, GUISE, are pleased to present the next of its featured tracks: ‘Brother In Arms’. The spidey-senses of Dire Straits fans out […]

REEVAH releases New Single 'WEIGHT OF THE WORLD'
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REEVAH releases New Single ‘WEIGHT OF THE WORLD’

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Derry based Indie-folk artist Reevah is pleased to share her new, powerful single, Weight of the world. Tipped as ‘Hot for 2020‘ by Hotpress Magazine, Reevah is already in the midst of her busiest year […]

NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single 'Wandering Star' - Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release New Track ‘COME ON OUTSIDE’

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are back at it again releasing a single  from their forthcoming EP ‘Blue Moon Rising’ entitled ‘Come On Outside’ Noel says of ‘Come On Outside’: “So I’m rummaging down the […]

AVA FESTIVAL Releases Exciting First look at New Multi-Stage Festival at Belfast's Boucher Playing Fields.
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AVA FESTIVAL Releases Exciting First look at New Multi-Stage Festival at Belfast’s Boucher Playing Fields.

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

After announcing its largest line-up to date with headliners such as Orbital, Denis Sulta, and the long-awaited return of Laurent Garnier and Fatima Yamaha, AVA has revealed a first glance of its new site plans […]

NIALL HORAN announces Headline Show at SSE ARENA, Belfast
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NIALL HORAN announces Headline Show at SSE ARENA, Belfast

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Niall Horan has confirmed a return to Belfast as part of his ‘NICE TO MEET YA’ Tour with a Show at the SSE Arena on 27 October 2020. Having played the world’s biggest stages and […]

TEXAS announce Headline Show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast 1
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TEXAS announce Headline Show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Scottish pop rock sensation, Texas are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on Tuesday 06th October 2020 Formed in 1986 by the undeniably brilliant Sharleen Spiteri and her partner in […]

TRACK PREMIERE: NINA SCHOFIELD - Reminisces on rose-tinted pop jam on 'GHOST'
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TRACK PREMIERE: NINA SCHOFIELD – Reminisces on rose-tinted pop jam on ‘GHOST’

February 28, 2020 XS Noize

Following up her recent compelling single ‘Thriving’, rising synth-pop singer-songwriter Nina Schofield has released another versatile and captivating effort with ‘Ghost’. Nina’s new single in 2020, ‘Ghost’ will be released on 28th February through Bright […]

GORILLAZ release Second Episode of SONG MACHINE
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GORILLAZ release Second Episode of SONG MACHINE

February 27, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Gorillaz are once again disrupting the paradigm and breaking convention in their round the back door fashion with Song Machine, the newest concept from one of the most inventive bands around. Song Machine – the […]

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT Unveils New Album"UNFOLLOW THE RULES"
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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT Unveils New Album”UNFOLLOW THE RULES”

February 27, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Singer-songwriter supreme Rufus Wainwright has announced the release of his long awaited new album “UNFOLLOW THE RULES”, his ninth studio LP and first new pop album since 2012 Inspired by middle age, married life, fatherhood, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Russian Pop Songwriter KSENIA Announces Emotional New Single 'Fire with Fire' 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Russian Pop Songwriter KSENIA Announces Emotional New Single ‘Fire with Fire’

February 27, 2020 XS Noize

Russian-born singer-songwriter Ksenia (Ka-SIN-ee-uh) is ready to release her new music video “Fire with Fire”. The single carefully and honestly expresses various emotions of a toxic relationship. Ksenia co-wrote “Fire with Fire”, as well as […]

CAR SEAT HEADREST confirm new album 'Making A Door Less Open' set for release May 1 1
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CAR SEAT HEADREST confirm new album ‘Making A Door Less Open’ set for release May 1

February 26, 2020 XS Noize

Making A Door Less Open, the new album from Car Seat Headrest and the first set of brand-new songs since 2016’s Teens Of Denial, is set for release May 1 on Matador Records. Today, the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Simple Minds - Street Fighting Years - 4-CD Box Set
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ALBUM REVIEW: Simple Minds – Street Fighting Years – 4-CD Box Set

February 26, 2020 Lee Campbell

I remember listening to this album in my bedroom as a 14-year old kid in 1989. It was the first Simple Minds album that really hooked me – quite a departure from the likes of […]

MABEL has released brand new single BOYFRIEND - Watch Video
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MABEL has released brand new single BOYFRIEND – Watch Video

February 26, 2020 XS Noize

‘Boyfriend’ is the incredible new single from Mabel, which is available now on Polydor Records. This comes hot on the heels of Mabel winning Best British Female at this year’s BRIT Awards, where she also […]

THERAPY? announce details of 30th Anniversary and announce GREATEST HITS (and Bonus Live) Album 1
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THERAPY? announce even more UK and European dates for October 2020

February 26, 2020 XS Noize

To continue the celebration of the bands 30th anniversary year, Therapy? announce extensive touring plans for 2020 including even more UK and European shows than previously announced. Not many bands make it thirty years without […]

NEW PAGANS release haunting music video for 'Admire' - Watch Now
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NEW PAGANS release haunting music video for ‘Admire’ – Watch Now

February 26, 2020 XS Noize

One of the most exciting bands to come out of Ireland in recent times, New Pagans have shared the video for their latest single ‘Admire’. It premiered with Clash Magazine who called the band “electrifying”, […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Strokes - Waterfront Hall, Belfast
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LIVE REVIEW: The Strokes – Waterfront Hall, Belfast

February 26, 2020 Max Pilley

The Strokes became hard to see at just the moment that they became hard to listen to. Their two early 2010s offerings, Angles and Comedown Machine fell a long way short of capturing what had […]

ASH announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 29th May
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ASH announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 29th May

February 26, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Ireland’s finest, ASH are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 29th May 2020 to celebrate ’25 years of Ash’, joined on the night by The Wood Burning […]

INTERVIEW: ‘ALL CHANGE’ 25th Anniversary - A chat with Cast's JOHN POWER 1
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30 Years of All Change: A Conversation with Cast’s John Power

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

Liverpool legends Cast celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their classic debut album ‘All Change’. Originally released on 16th October 1995  it became the highest-selling debut album in the history of the Polydor label. The album […]

PERFUME GENIUS announces his 5th studio album, 'Set My Heart On Fire Immediately'
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PERFUME GENIUS announces his 5th studio album, ‘Set My Heart On Fire Immediately’

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

On May 15 Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas) will release his 5th studio album, Set My Heart On Fire Immediately, via Matador Records. Today, he shares the first single, ‘Describe’, a track that captures a sense […]

Björk announces ‘Björk Orchestral’ tour
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Björk announces ‘Björk Orchestral’ tour

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

After Björk ’s most elaborate stage performance to date, ‘Cornucopia’, she announces today that she will embark on a new tour in 2020, ‘Björk Orchestral’. Unlike Cornucopia’s elaborate stage production, Björk orchestral will focus on […]

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