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          Peter Gabriel Unveils ‘What Lies Ahead’ from Upcoming Album o/i

          March 3, 2026

          The blood / worm moon of 3 March, 2026 sees the release of “What Lies Ahead,” the third track from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “What Lies Ahead” was written and produced by Peter Gabriel […]

          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 […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
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          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
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          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
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          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
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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
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          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 […]

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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
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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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PLACEBO celebrate 20th anniversary of Black Market Music with new video-series “Black Market Music Stories” 1
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PLACEBO celebrate 20th anniversary of Black Market Music with new video-series “Black Market Music Stories”

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

2020 rings in the 20th anniversary of Placebo’s beloved third album Black Market Music. To celebrate, the band have completed filming of a four-part video-series – “Black Market Music Stories” – which sees bassist Stef […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: André Uhl - Are You With Me?
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VIDEO PREMIERE: André Uhl – Are You With Me?

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for Are You With Me? by André Uhl. Are You With Me? is the fourth single from André Uhl’s upcoming album Relax and Implode, to […]

THE STRUTS announce intimate 'An Acoustic Evening With The Struts' tour dates 1
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THE STRUTS announce intimate ‘An Acoustic Evening With The Struts’ tour dates

October 13, 2020 XS Noize

The Struts have announced a string of intimate UK dates to celebrate the release of their new album Strange Days, which is coming out this Friday 16th via Interscope / Polydor. The shows will be An Acoustic Evening […]

OASIS' classic single 'Wonderwall' passes One Billion Spotify streams
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OASIS’ classic single ‘Wonderwall’ passes One Billion Spotify streams

October 13, 2020 XS Noize

Oasis’s classic single ‘Wonderwall’ has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify following the release of the 25th-anniversary edition of ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ which is No. 3 in the UK Official Album Chart. Universally […]

THE MOUNTAIN GOATS share 'Picture of My Dress' from new album 'Getting Into Knives' out 23rd October
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THE MOUNTAIN GOATS share ‘Picture of My Dress’ from new album ‘Getting Into Knives’ out 23rd October

October 13, 2020 XS Noize

Today marks the premiere of “Picture of My Dress” off the Mountain Goats’ imminent new album, Getting Into Knives (out October 23 on Merge Records)! The song’s creation happened in plain sight, beginning with a […]

SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘Old TV Shows’ & announce 'Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough' LP 1
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SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘Old TV Shows’ & announce ‘Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough’ LP

October 13, 2020 XS Noize

Editors frontman and multi-instrumentalist Tom Smith and multi-faceted musician and songwriter Andy Burrows today announce details of Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough, their second full-length collaboration, due for release 5 February 2021 via […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Cloudy Clouds - Wrote You a Love Song
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Cloudy Clouds – Wrote You a Love Song

October 13, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for ‘Wrote You a Love Song’ from Cloudy Clouds. Cloudy Clouds has just released his debut album, Imprisoned in a Daydream, fourteen tracks during which […]

THE LATHUMS get spooked in video for new single 'I See Your Ghost' - Watch Now
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THE LATHUMS get spooked in video for new single ‘I See Your Ghost’ – Watch Now

October 13, 2020 XS Noize

Like dynamite-packing, corrupted choirboys, The Lathums’ do a one-eighty on dreamy jangle pop and hurl two-and-a-half minutes of hectic, ska-rigged scat through indie’s ornate window, releasing future live mayhem-maker, I See Your Ghost on Fri […]

TEENAGE CANCER TRUST Heads to YouTube With Unseen Archive Performances
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TEENAGE CANCER TRUST Heads to YouTube With Unseen Archive Performances

October 13, 2020 XS Noize

There is nothing quite like the thrill of live music. Seeing a great band in a packed venue full of adoring fans is just amazing, with the crowd often generating an atmosphere and feel that […]

TANKUS THE HENGE Invite you to 'Luna Park!' - New album out December 4th 1
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TANKUS THE HENGE Invite you to ‘Luna Park!’ – New album out December 4th

October 12, 2020 XS Noize

This December, TANKUS THE HENGE invite you to: ‘Luna Park!’. Join the visionary rock’n’roll storytellers as they open the gates to a utopian new world with their third studio album. A place without prejudice, Luna […]

Torquay five-piece TOURISTS announce debut album 'Another State' - Out 20th November 1
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Torquay five-piece TOURISTS announce debut album ‘Another State’ – Out 20th November

October 12, 2020 XS Noize

Torquay five-piece TOURISTS combine elements of shoegaze and synth-pop with deeper-rooted post-punk influences, crafting their own identifiable brand of dark, melodic dream-pop.  Their long-awaited Daniel Schlett (The War on Drugs, DIIV) produced debut album, ‘Another […]

MILLTOWN BROTHERS
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MILLTOWN BROTHERS announce fifth album ‘Stockholm’ – Out 6th of November

October 12, 2020 XS Noize

Milltown Brothers have announced that they will release a new album on Stanley Records on the 6th of November 2020. ‘Stockholm’, recorded recently in their hometown of Colne in Lancashire, is the follow up to […]

OCTOBER DRIFT release video for 'Like The Snow We Fall'
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OCTOBER DRIFT release video for ‘Like The Snow We Fall’

October 12, 2020 XS Noize

October Drift have released a poignant new video for their recent single ‘Like The Snow We Fall’, the first release to be taken from their upcoming acoustic EP, Naked, out on November 6th via Physical […]

PAUL CARRACK To Broadcast ‘One Night Only’ Global Streaming Event
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PAUL CARRACK To Broadcast ‘One Night Only’ Global Streaming Event

October 12, 2020 XS Noize

Paul Carrack will be taking his sold-out 2020 UK tour to the virtual stage for a ‘one night only’ global streaming event on Thursday, 15th October. Following the cancellation of his live shows throughout 2020 […]

ARCHIVE announce 'Versions: Remixed' - released on 20th November
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ARCHIVE announce ‘Versions: Remixed’ – released on 20th November

October 12, 2020 XS Noize

Following the recent release of Versions, their album of reimagined versions of some of their best-loved songs, Archive today announce news of Versions: Remixed, released 20th November via Dangervisit through [PIAS]. The album features eleven […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ultravox - Vienna (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ultravox – Vienna (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

October 12, 2020 Ben P Scott

As a John Foxx-fronted five-piece, Ultravox (formerly with an added “!” in homage to Neu!) gained much critical acclaim with their increasing synth dominated glam punk rock, but split after third album Systems Of Romance […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: MOY - At My Door
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VIDEO PREMIERE: MOY – At My Door

October 12, 2020 XS Noize

MOY’s second single ‘No Talk’s The Best Chat’ elevated the growing profile of the New Zealander led Glasgow band. It earned fresh airplay from BBC Introducing, BBC Scotland and Amazing Radio while also gaining traction […]

BOOK REVIEW: Ninja Sex Party Origins: The Graphic Novel
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BOOK REVIEW: Ninja Sex Party Origins: The Graphic Novel

October 12, 2020 Michael Barron

“Inspired by The Lonely Island and Flight of the Conchords, Ninja Sex Party was initially about “a Jewish superhero who wears a unitard, with his best friend who’s a ninja, and together they sing songs […]

Listen to DAVID BOWIE's ’The Man Who Sold The World (2020 mix)’ 1
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Listen to DAVID BOWIE’s ’The Man Who Sold The World (2020 mix)’

October 9, 2020 XS Noize

London Parlophone Records is proud to announce details for the digital single release of DAVID BOWIE’s THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD (2020 MIX) digital single release. This November sees the 50th Anniversary of the […]

DIVERSITY add Belfast & Dublin shows to 2021 ‘CONNECTED’ tour 2
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DIVERSITY add Belfast & Dublin shows to 2021 ‘CONNECTED’ tour

October 9, 2020 XS Noize

After nine sell-out UK and Irish tours, over 600,000 tickets sold, and countless television and live performances Diversity will be embarking one of their biggest UK tours to date in 2021, including a date at […]

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