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          Sananda Maitreya Releases Remastered Edition of Neither Fish Nor Flesh as Part of ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’

          February 7, 2026

          Sananda Maitreya releases the newly remastered version of his visionary second album, 1989’s ‘Neither Fish Nor Flesh: A Soundtrack of Love, Faith, Hope & Destruction’. It is the latest instalment in ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’, a remastered […]

          Steven Wilson
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          Steven Wilson launches Headphone Dust – a home for pristine high-res & immersive audio

          February 6, 2026

          Steven Wilson has announced details of a new online platform that will become the one-stop home for his renowned, Grammy-nominated spatial audio mixes, making “studio-quality immersive sound accessible to everyone”. The platform represents a major shift […]

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          Deftones announce major headline show at Irish Museum of Modern Art

          February 6, 2026

          Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones have announced a summer show at Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin on August 25th 2026, with special guests IDLES. This announcement comes ahead of the band’s sold-out […]

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          Helicon x Al Lover - Arise
          Album Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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
          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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          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms

          February 4, 2026

          British rock band Marmozets delivered an electric, sweat-soaked performance at Rescue Rooms on 26 January, turning the packed venue into a wall of noise and movement. Demand was so intense that security were forced to […]

        • Round Up

          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
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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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        • 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. […]

          Dani Larkin
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          Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin: life, loss, and learning to stay open | XS Noize Podcast #268

          February 3, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Bob Marley in Comics by Sophie Blitman and Gaet's
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BOOK REVIEW: Bob Marley in Comics by Sophie Blitman and Gaet’s

May 11, 2020 Michael Barron

The word “Reggae” has different connotations for various people, but for Bob Marley, the word didn’t even have African or Caribbean connotations, let alone Jamaican; Marley traced this word to Spain which means “King’s music”. […]

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Alan McGee on Lockdown, Creation Stories and Oasis
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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Alan McGee on Lockdown, Creation Stories and Oasis

May 11, 2020 XS Noize

ALAN McGEE is the outspoken, maverick genius behind the mighty Creation Records and has worked with some of the most significant bands of the last 30 years including Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, the […]

THE STREETS release new track 'Where The F*&k Did April Go' - Listen Now
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THE STREETS release new track ‘Where The F*&k Did April Go’ – Listen Now

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

Mike Skinner has today released the B-Side to his recent The Streets single ‘Call My Phone Thinking I’m Doing Nothing Better ft. Tame Impala’. ‘Where The F*&k Did April Go’ is a bonus release that […]

CUT COPY return with first single & video in three years; 'Love Is All We Share' - Watch Now
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CUT COPY return with first single & video in three years; ‘Love Is All We Share’ – Watch Now

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

Melbourne electronic music royalty, Cut Copy return today with their ambient new single and video, “ Love Is All We Share .” The first track in almost three years breathes a universal truth, released to […]

JOOLS HOLLAND with his RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA to play Belfast Waterfront Hall on Thursday 22nd October 2020
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JOOLS HOLLAND confirms Eddi Reader & Chris Difford with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Waterfront Hall 22nd October and 3Arena 23rd October 2020

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

Jools Holland has confirmed Eddi Reader and Squeeze vocalist Chris Difford as special guests along with his acclaimed Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Waterfront Hall 22nd October and 3Arena 23rd October 2020. The multi-award-winning Eddi […]

Ryan McMullan, JC Stewart, Duke Special, Cormac Neeson, Amy Montgomery and Matt McGinn to raise money for charity with special online gig Tonight 1
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Ryan McMullan, JC Stewart, Duke Special, Cormac Neeson, Amy Montgomery and Matt McGinn to raise money for charity with special online gig Tonight

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

Mencap Northern Ireland Ambassador Cormac Neeson is teaming up with musicians from across Northern Ireland to raise money for charity with a special online gig. With venues shutting their doors due to COVID-19 and charities […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Gold Star Gold Star - If You Only Knew
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TRACK PREMIERE: Gold Star Gold Star – If You Only Knew

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

On Introducing… Gold Star Gold Star, Adam Miller and Adam Obermeier’s take on classic radio pop shines in its studied precision, knowing subversive choices, and undeniable warmth. For their debut, the Chicago duo uses the […]

WEEZER to appear on The Simpsons this Sunday
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WEEZER to appear on The Simpsons this Sunday

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of an epic new song called “Hero” a couple of days ago, Weezer will be the special guests on The Simpsons this Sunday, May 10th, at 9 pm EST / 8 pm […]

Will Summer 2020 Be the Year of the Live Stream Festival? 2
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Will Summer 2020 Be the Year of the Live Stream Festival?

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

With major music festivals such as Coachella, Glastonbury, and Ultra all being cancelled this year, festival circuit veterans have been left wondering how they will get their fix in the summer of 2020. However, all […]

TIËSTO to drop new album THE LONDON SESSIONS on May 15th 2
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TIËSTO to drop new album THE LONDON SESSIONS on May 15th

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Tiësto announced that his new album, The London Sessions, a unique collection of house tracks inspired by and recorded in London, is coming May 15th! Always evolving his style and exploring new sounds, Tiësto worked […]

SEASICK STEVE announces that his new album 'Love & Peace' will be released on 24th July
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SEASICK STEVE announces that his new album ‘Love & Peace’ will be released on 24th July

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

There’s no keeping a good man down. Despite being limited by lockdown, SEASICK STEVE has continued to build anticipation for the 24 July release of his new album LOVE & PEACE in his time-honoured way […]

GOO GOO DOLLS debut comic-book inspired lyric video for 'Fearless' - Watch Now
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GOO GOO DOLLS debut comic-book inspired lyric video for ‘Fearless’ – Watch Now

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have debuted a brand new lyric video for their single “Fearless,” one of the standout songs from the band’s 12th studio album Miracle Pill. Directed and produced […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Future Fires - Halfway Down
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TRACK PREMIERE: Future Fires – Halfway Down

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Having honed their craft for a decade, Birmingham’s Future Fires is the self-styled sound of the apocalypse – urgent, addictive and darkly brooding, they combine the best of modern British indie-rock to soundtrack a planet […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sparks - A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sparks – A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip

May 7, 2020 Michael Barron

With a career spanning over five decades and with Ron and Russell both being brothers, their ability to still be amicable to each other (let alone collaborate and make music together whilst trying to “Lighten […]

TOM GRENNAN releases new 'Oh Please' music video shot under lockdown
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TOM GRENNAN releases new ‘Oh Please’ music video shot under lockdown

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Tom Grennan has released the official music video for new single ‘Oh Please’. With original video shoot plans derailed due to social distancing measures, Tom stepped up to film the visual at his East-London home […]

Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH releases brand new track ‘Love Galaxy feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’ - Listen Now
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Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH releases brand new track ‘Love Galaxy feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’ – Listen Now

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH today releases the brand new track ‘Love Galaxy feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’, taken from his upcoming debut solo album ‘VOYAGER’ due late summer via Columbia Records. ‘Love […]

PAUL WELLER releases new song from upcoming 'ON SUNSET' Album - Listen to 'VILLAGE' Now!
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PAUL WELLER releases new song from upcoming ‘ON SUNSET’ Album – Listen to ‘VILLAGE’ Now!

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Paul Weller releases his gorgeous new song “Village” on May 7th. “Village” is the second new track to be debuted from his hotly anticipated new album On Sunset, which released on June 19th (Polydor Records). […]

RYAN MCMULLAN announces a second Waterfront Hall show on Sunday 21st March 2021
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RYAN MCMULLAN announces a second Waterfront Hall show on Sunday 21st March 2021

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Following selling out his March 19th Waterfront Hall show, Ryan McMullan announces a second show on Sunday 21st March 2021 due to phenomenal demand. The Ruthless Cupid EP is an all-out attack on the most […]

WEEZER release new song from upcoming 'Van Weezer' Album - Listen to 'Hero' Now!
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WEEZER release new song from upcoming ‘Van Weezer’ Album – Listen to ‘Hero’ Now!

May 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Weezer are thrilled to release a new song called “Hero, ” their first new material since last year’s Top Five Alternative radio hit “End Of The Game.” “Hero” is a new song off the […]

THE ACES announce sophomore album 'Under My Influence' - out 12th June
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THE ACES announce sophomore album ‘Under My Influence’ – out 12th June

May 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today The Aces announce their highly anticipated sophomore album, Under My Influence, out 12th June 2020 via Red Bull Records. The band have been teasing their forthcoming project by releasing new music since March when […]

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