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        • 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 […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Announces 2003 Live Album ‘In The Big Room’ – Out March 13, 2026

          February 26, 2026

          Peter Gabriel will release the live album ‘In The Big Room’ on 13 March 2026. In The Big Room captures Peter Gabriel and band recorded live in the Big Room at Real World Studios on […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
          Album Reviews

          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
          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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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
          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
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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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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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          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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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VIDEO PREMIERE: Apache Rose - Blind Spot
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Apache Rose – Blind Spot

May 25, 2020 XS Noize

Somewhat ironically combining sounds from the British Invasion of the Sixties and the Alternative guitar bands of the Nineties, Apache Rose are the Russian musical offensive we can all be joyful about! Built around the […]

WATCH: RÓISÍN MURPHY 'LIVE @ HOME' - A series of 6 ground-breaking short films created in lockdown
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WATCH: RÓISÍN MURPHY ‘LIVE @ HOME’ – A series of 6 ground-breaking short films created in lockdown

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Róisín Murphy created a series of 6 performance videos for the renowned Manchester club night Homoelectric’s recent Stay Homo 12 hour live stream – a rave for these times – and you can now watch them in all […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS return with new single 'I Cut My Own Hair' - Listen Now
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WE ARE SCIENTISTS return with new single ‘I Cut My Own Hair’ – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

New York’s indie cult band We Are Scientists are back with a topical and urgent new single, ‘I Cut My Own Hair’. The track is the first official release since 2018’s Megaplex album and features […]

MATT GOSS releases charity single for NHS - Listen Now 1
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MATT GOSS releases charity single for NHS – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Locked down in Las Vegas, homesick pop superstar Matt Goss has been missing the UK so much he decided to start crowdfunding with just one aim: to serve up meals to the hard workers of […]

LISA MCHUGH releases new single ‘You’re Gonna Get Back Up’ - Listen Now
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LISA MCHUGH releases new single ‘You’re Gonna Get Back Up’ – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

‘You’re Gonna Get Back Up’ is Lisa McHugh’s brand new single. This is the follow-up track to her recent single ‘Scandal’. The incredible new song is an anthem for these uncertain times and a message […]

TRAMPOLENE & PETER DOHERTY share new track ‘Uncle Brian’s Abattoir' recorded during the Corona Virus Lockdown
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TRAMPOLENE & PETER DOHERTY share new track ‘Uncle Brian’s Abattoir’ recorded during the Corona Virus Lockdown

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

TRAMPOLENE & PETER DOHERTY are making available a new track, ‘Uncle Brian’s Abattoir,’ written and recorded during the Corona Virus Lockdown in Swansea, London & Normandy. Jack Jones from Trampolene recorded his spoken-word piece on […]

THE LEVELLERS release new single 'Calling Out' - Watch Video
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THE LEVELLERS release new single ‘Calling Out’ – Watch Video

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

The Levellers have released the brand new single ‘Calling Out’, taken from their forthcoming new studio album Peace, which will be released on the 14th August via On The Fiddle Recordings. ‘Calling Out’ is a […]

DIE ORANGEN releases new single 'Ride' - Listen Now
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DIE ORANGEN releases new single ‘Ride’ – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Always pushing and pulling each other into undiscovered musical territories, Die Orangen believes music holds the key to their happiness. Made up of Australian electronic artists Kris Baha, Angus Gruzman and Jack Freeman, their latest […]

THE CORONAS & GABRIELLE APLIN release video for ‘Lost In The Thick Of It’ - Watch Now
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THE CORONAS & GABRIELLE APLIN release video for ‘Lost In The Thick Of It’ – Watch Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Irish pop-rock band The Coronas and English singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin release the official video for their duet ‘Lost in The Thick of It’ on Friday, May 22nd 2020. Filmed by Gabrielle and The Coronas frontman […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Last Kobayashi - A Horse Called Morty
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Last Kobayashi – A Horse Called Morty

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

‘A Horse Called Morty’ is an angsty indie-rap jam by Düsseldorf based urban artist The Last Kobayashi, lifted from the forthcoming mixtape ‘Burning Down Babylon’ due this summer. It is an imposing look into our […]

ASHENMOON (feat. Garry Beers of INXS) release debut double single 'Dustbowl' & 'Mosquito'
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ASHENMOON (feat. Garry Beers of INXS) release debut double single ‘Dustbowl’ & ‘Mosquito’

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

After recently signing to Golden Robot Records, rock powerhouse AshenMoon have released their debut double single ‘Dustbowl’ and ‘Mosquito’. Headed by the return of bassist Garry Beers (INXS), one of the best vocalists in rock […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jack Britten - I Want to Be Alone
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Jack Britten – I Want to Be Alone

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

Jack Britten continues to show the music world that there is no limit to his DIY production abilities with this fresh new single, ‘I Want to Be Alone’. In this new track, Jack elegantly fuses […]

MACHINE GUN KELLY releases 'Bloody Valentine' video starring MEGAN FOX
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MACHINE GUN KELLY releases ‘Bloody Valentine’ video starring MEGAN FOX

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

Machine Gun Kelly (EST 19XX/Bad Boy/Interscope Records) releases the official music video for his latest hit single “Bloody Valentine,” the first single off his forthcoming Tickets to My Downfall album. In the video, we see […]

Dublin's INHALER release new single 'Falling In' - Watch Video
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Dublin’s INHALER release new single ‘Falling In’ – Watch Video

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

Dublin quartet Inhaler have released their brilliant new single Falling In. Another triumphant step forward for one of the breakthrough bands of 2020. “Falling In is a song about the battles that we all have […]

JC STEWART shares new single ‘I Need You To Hate Me’ - Listen Now 2
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JC STEWART shares new single ‘I Need You To Hate Me’ – Listen Now

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

After his recent single ‘Lying That You Love Me’ was playlisted at Radio 1 and he performed live on Scott Mills’ show, pop singer-songwriter JC Stewart suddenly found himself going viral on a global scale. […]

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Shaun Ryder on Lockdown, Happy Mondays, Black Grape & Solo Album
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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Shaun Ryder on Lockdown, Happy Mondays, Black Grape & Solo Album

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

SHAUN RYDER is the Mancunian power-house vocalist who for over 30 years has been leading the charge for the legendary Happy Mondays and Black Grape. Mark Millar takes the opportunity to have a chat with […]

London duo 0171 return with surrealist electro-pop single 'Automatic' - Watch Video
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London duo 0171 return with surrealist electro-pop single ‘Automatic’ – Watch Video

May 20, 2020 XS Noize

Joe Bedell-Brill and Georgie Hoare are 0171. Today the duo are sharing their new single “Automatic”. A pensive, surrealist study into nihilism as a means to counter unease, 0171 are breaking down societal conundrums, all […]

FINTAN MCKAHEY shares new single 'Platinum' - Watch Video
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FINTAN MCKAHEY shares new single ‘Platinum’ – Watch Video

May 20, 2020 XS Noize

Fintan McKahey’s latest offering Platinum is a missive to magic. In light of the Covid-19 crisis, Fintan’s themes of resilience are uncannily prescient. As the world around us slows down and many people delve deeper […]

Irish rising indie stars THE WHA return with new single 'Blue For You'
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Irish rising indie stars THE WHA return with new single ‘Blue For You’

May 20, 2020 XS Noize

Irish rising indie stars The Wha have returned with stunning new single ‘Blue For You’. ‘Blue For You’ follows the acclaimed singles ’40 Odd Years’ and ‘Innocents’, two tracks which established the Kilkenny quartet’s confessional […]

QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, the official Queen tribute band returns to Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 1st April 2021 1
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QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, the official Queen tribute band returns to Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 1st April 2021

May 20, 2020 XS Noize

Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, returns to Belfast in 2021 following their sell-out shows across the globe. Queen Extravaganza will be celebrating 50 years of Queen […]

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