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        • The Black Keys
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          The Black Keys share new track ‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire’ from upcoming album Peaches!

          March 20, 2026

          GRAMMY award-winning rock duo The Black Keys return with their new song, ‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire’. The new track serves as the latest preview for their upcoming album ‘Peaches!’ set for release on May […]

          muse
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          Muse announce new album ‘The Wow! Signal’ from space and share new single ‘Be With You’

          March 19, 2026

          Award-winning rock titans MUSE announce their forthcoming tenth studio album, The WOW! Signal, out June 26 via Warner Records – find the track list below. The announcement was truly out of this world, with MUSElaunching […]

          Glen Hansard
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          Glen Hansard unveils live performance of ‘My Little Ruin’ ahead of new album release

          March 19, 2026

          Glen Hansard has today shared the live performance video for ‘My Little Ruin’, the latest track to be taken from his forthcoming album, Don+t Settle – Transmissions East, which is out on Plateau / Secretly […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr

          March 11, 2026

          After teasing listeners with a partial release last year, Michigan-based industrial/noise rock outfit Prostitute now formally unveil their debut album Attempted Martyr via Mute Records.  Formed around frontman Moe and drummer Andrew, Prostitute also features […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles - Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally

          March 6, 2026

          The moment has arrived at last for Harry Styles fans. Cool haircuts, ballet pumps, marathons, Italian cookery and an impeccably trousered appearance at the Brit Awards can all be set aside as HS4 has finally […]

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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Gigs

          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
        • Elles Bailey
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          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
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          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

          Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
          Podcast

          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274
          Podcast

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274

          March 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his remarkable career working with the band and the creative process behind iconic albums including […]

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REBEKAH FITCH shares video for new single ‘Dust’ - Watch Now
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REBEKAH FITCH shares video for new single ‘Dust’ – Watch Now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Irish alt-pop songwriter Rebekah Fitch performs with a sense of purpose and ardour on new single ‘Dust’. An ode to letting go and moving on with life after a sudden loss, the track exhibits her […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Touché Amoré - Lament
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ALBUM REVIEW: Touché Amoré – Lament

October 6, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Last time out, Touché Amoré offered up an unflinching document of loss, with 2016’s Stage Four recounting Jeremy Bolm losing his mother to cancer in excruciating detail. It was, to say the least, a tough listen, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Grant Kilpatrick - Close To You
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Grant Kilpatrick – Close To You

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Grant Kilpatrick announces hypnotic video for the latest release, ‘Close to You’. With a searing edge that cuts deep, Grant Kilpatrick is carving his own musical path. Pushing out a sound that is […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Proud Mary - Keep It Moving
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Proud Mary – Keep It Moving

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of their recent album Songs From Catalina, Proud Mary release new single ‘Keep It Moving’ on 9th October. ‘Keep It Moving’ finds the band in an upbeat mood, on a guitar-led stomper. […]

Watch NOEL GALLAGHER's exclusive new track by track interview on OASIS' '(WHAT'S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?' 1
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Watch NOEL GALLAGHER’s exclusive new track by track interview on OASIS’ ‘(WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?’

October 5, 2020 XS Noize

As Oasis’ seminal second album ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ turns 25, Noel Gallagher shares his memories of writing and recording each track in an exclusive new interview filmed at Rockfield Studios. Noel offers revealing […]

BEANS ON TOAST Announces TWO Albums for this December
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BEANS ON TOAST Announces TWO Albums for this December

October 5, 2020 XS Noize

BEANS ON TOAST has announced TWO brand new albums for release in Winter 2020. Revealed during his ‘Back At Home With Beans On Toast’ Livestream last night, the albums will be titled: ‘Knee Deep in […]

THE KILLS Announce Rarities Album 'Little Bastards' 2
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THE KILLS Announce Rarities Album ‘Little Bastards’

October 5, 2020 XS Noize

It’s been a long time coming…The Kills have compiled an extraordinary career spanning B-sides and rarities album titled Little Bastards to be released on Domino on December 11th 2020. The songs date back from the […]

KING CREOSOTE shares AA single 'Susie Mullen' - his first new music since 2016
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KING CREOSOTE shares AA single ‘Susie Mullen’ – his first new music since 2016

October 5, 2020 XS Noize

Today, King Creosote is pleased to share his first new music since 2016, a AA single comprised of “Susie Mullen” and ”Walter de la Nightmare”. Amidst frenetic modular synths and drums, “Susie Mullen” takes King […]

N.Ireland guitar maker is raffling an ACOUSTIC GUITAR worth £6000 to raise money for struggling musicians during pandemic
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N.Ireland guitar maker is raffling an ACOUSTIC GUITAR worth £6000 to raise money for struggling musicians during pandemic

October 5, 2020 XS Noize

County Armagh based guitar maker, Ciaran McNally is raffling off a stunning custom-made presentation OM series Acoustic guitar, with a value of £6000 for a minimal ticket price of £10. All proceeds will be donated […]

JOHN LENNON’S 80th Birthday will be celebrated with LENNON80 - A dedicated, pop up TV channel
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JOHN LENNON’S 80th Birthday will be celebrated with LENNON80 – A dedicated, pop up TV channel

October 5, 2020 XS Noize

Marking his 80th birthday on October 9, John Lennon’s work will be celebrated with a unique pop-up TV channel dedicated to him, LENNON80. The very special channel launches that day and is available until October […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Julian Taylor - Love Enough 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Julian Taylor – Love Enough

October 5, 2020 XS Noize

Award-winning singer-songwriter Julian Taylor decided to present his new record sooner than its scheduled release date in the hope that his songs may bring joy to listeners in troubled times –“I hope people can find […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens - The Ascension
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ALBUM REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens – The Ascension

October 4, 2020 Lori Gava

Indie wunderkind Sufjan Stevens is an extraordinarily prolific artist. Since his outstanding 2015 album, Carrie and Lowell he has released three collaborative instrumental albums, received an Oscar nomination for “Mystery of Love” his song for […]

THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH founder member DAVE HEMINGWAY announces October release date for SUNBIRDS debut album 2
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THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH founder member DAVE HEMINGWAY announces October release date for SUNBIRDS debut album

October 2, 2020 XS Noize

The Beautiful South founder member Dave Hemingway has announced that his new band Sunbirds will release their debut album ‘Cool To Be Kind’ on 30th October 2020 on the independent label Nectar Records. Having retired […]

SINÉAD O’CONNOR returns with new single and video ‘Trouble of The World’ - Watch Now 1
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SINÉAD O’CONNOR returns with new single and video ‘Trouble of The World’ – Watch Now

October 2, 2020 XS Noize

Sinéad O’Connor marks her long-awaited return with a stunning interpretation of ‘Trouble of The World’, a traditional song made famous by exalted gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. The track was produced by David Holmes (Unloved) and […]

WATCH: Exclusive New OASIS Documentary ‘Return To Rockfield’ 1
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WATCH: Exclusive New OASIS Documentary ‘Return To Rockfield’

October 2, 2020 XS Noize

With today marking 25 years since Oasis released their iconic second album ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’, Big Brother Recordings have released new limited edition album formats. ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ is now available […]

GARY BARLOW includes Irish dates at SSE Arena on 21st June and 3Arena on 22nd June on his 2021 summer tour 1
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GARY BARLOW includes Irish dates at SSE Arena on 21st June and 3Arena on 22nd June on his 2021 summer tour

October 2, 2020 XS Noize

Gary Barlow has today announced a brand new solo tour for summer 2021 – Music Played By Humans – The Tour which includes Irish dates at SSE Arena on 21st June and 3Arena on 22nd […]

TRACK PREMIERE: SpaceAcre - Overthrown
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TRACK PREMIERE: SpaceAcre – Overthrown

October 2, 2020 XS Noize

SpaceAcre craft mesmerising, alt-pop soundscapes on their debut EP ‘Overthrown’ and the new single ‘Overthrown’ acts as the perfect introduction to the enigmatic new duo which XS Noize is pleased to premiere today! The band […]

Elton John & 6LACK join GORILLAZ for ‘The Pink Phantom’ - Watch Now!
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Elton John & 6LACK join GORILLAZ for ‘The Pink Phantom’ – Watch Now!

October 1, 2020 XS Noize

‘The Pink Phantom’ featuring Elton John & 6LACK is the latest episode of Song Machine and sees Gorillaz joined by a unique combination of talent in the one and only Elton John – as you […]

SPEAR OF DESTINY announce reimagined & recreated 'World Service' - out 26th October 2
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SPEAR OF DESTINY announce reimagined & recreated ‘World Service’ – out 26th October

October 1, 2020 XS Noize

Recorded during the lockdown in July 2020. Spear of Destiny have recreated and re-imagined the now-classic 1985 top 20 hit ‘WorldService’. With Kirk never being happy with the sounds and mix on the mid-80s original., […]

Watch THE MOUNTAIN GOATS transform into bobbleheads for their first music video in five years
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Watch THE MOUNTAIN GOATS transform into bobbleheads for their first music video in five years

October 1, 2020 XS Noize

The Mountain Goats are Getting Into Knives with the release of their new album on October 23 on Merge Records. Already anticipated by Vulture, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Paste, and many more, Knives follows other recent […]

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