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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
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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
          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 […]

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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
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          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
          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
          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
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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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          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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ANTHONY CAMPO releases his first single ‘Your Path’ - Listen Now
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ANTHONY CAMPO releases his first single ‘Your Path’ – Listen Now

May 1, 2020 XS Noize

At the tender age of 7, Anthony Campo picked up an old battered acoustic Guitar, rescued from the garage by his parents whilst moving to a new house in Cambridgeshire where he currently lives. As […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mark Lanegan - Straight Songs of Sorrow
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ALBUM REVIEW: Mark Lanegan – Straight Songs of Sorrow

May 1, 2020 Lee Campbell

In his second album release in less than six months, Mark Lanegan’s Straight Songs of Sorrow chronicles the harrowing journey of the darkest and most defining periods of his life, from growing up in Washington […]

INTERVIEW: ANDY KEATING on how IST IST took their time to build Architecture 1
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INTERVIEW: ANDY KEATING on how IST IST took their time to build Architecture

May 1, 2020 XS Noize

Manchester four-piece ist ist will release their highly anticipated debut album, ‘Architecture’, on 1st May 2020. Arguably one of the most uncompromising and idiosyncratic acts around, the post-punk quartet have been carving their own niche […]

BROKEN BELLS share video for 'Good Luck' - Watch Now
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BROKEN BELLS share video for ‘Good Luck’ – Watch Now

May 1, 2020 XS Noize

Think back, if you can, to September 2019 when post-apocalyptic scenarios seemed a little further removed from daily reality, back when  “Burton and Mercer… made time to create a masterpiece” (MXDWN) in the form of “Good […]

IRON MAIDEN announce remastered live collection 2
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IRON MAIDEN announce remastered live collection

May 1, 2020 XS Noize

Parlophone Records will continue their reissues series of the IRON MAIDEN catalogue with the fifth set of Digipak CD titles in The Live Collection – Remastered, to be released on June 19th. The albums included […]

WENDY JAMES releases 'Queen High Straight' today - Watch the video for the title track and new single 1
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WENDY JAMES releases ‘Queen High Straight’ today – Watch the video for the title track and new single

May 1, 2020 XS Noize

WENDY JAMES returns with her new album QUEEN HIGH STRAIGHT. Released on 1st May 2020, it is her 5th solo album. English singer-songwriter Wendy, who was born in London, exploded onto the British music scene in 1988 […]

HOOTON TENNIS CLUB surprise release a new single today, featuring original Line up
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HOOTON TENNIS CLUB surprise release a new single today, featuring original Line up

May 1, 2020 XS Noize

Hooton Tennis Club releases new Double A-side ‘ Monsoonal Runoff ’ and ‘People Want People Who Want People’ on Bandcamp today, Friday 1st of May 2020. Formed in 2013 by four childhood friends, Hooton Tennis […]

KODALINE announce new album 'One Day At A Time' out June 12th - Hear new single 'Saving Grace' 1
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KODALINE announce new album ‘One Day At A Time’ out June 12th – Hear new single ‘Saving Grace’

May 1, 2020 XS Noize

Kodaline’s recent tracks ‘Wherever You Are’ and ‘Sometimes’ have shown that the band’s huge following is as strong as ever. The two songs have quickly amassed 15 million streams at Spotify alongside 7.5 million views […]

PREMIERE: Hard Rock Collective HEARTS AND HAND GRENADES make their Return with 'Adrenaline' EP
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PREMIERE: Hard Rock Collective HEARTS AND HAND GRENADES make their Return with ‘Adrenaline’ EP

May 1, 2020 XS Noize

Female-fronted hard rock collective Hearts and Hand Grenades make their powerful return with ground shaking EP ‘Adrenaline’, May 1st. Drawing influence from the likes of Metallica, AC/DC, Flyleaf and Halestorm, Hearts & Hand Grenades take […]

THE JOHN ANDREWS BAND return with video for new single, 'Lucid' - Watch Now
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THE JOHN ANDREWS BAND return with video for new single, ‘Lucid’ – Watch Now

May 1, 2020 XS Noize

The John Andrews Band return with their 2nd single and music video ‘Lucid’ which will also be available on all streaming services. ‘Lucid’ is a song about alcohol abuse and trying to get clean, only […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ist Ist - Architecture
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ALBUM REVIEW: Ist Ist – Architecture

April 30, 2020 Ben P Scott

Formed in 2014 and having gathered traction with a series of well-received EPs, the four-piece Ist Ist is a band with an unmistakably Manchester sound. Their long-awaited debut LP arrives in the form of ‘Architecture’, […]

THE DEARS share new single “I Know What You’re Thinking And It’s Awful"
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THE DEARS share new single “I Know What You’re Thinking And It’s Awful”

April 30, 2020 XS Noize

Montréal quintet The Dears, led by husband & wife duo Murray Lightburn and Natalia Yanchak, have released “I Know What You’re Thinking And It’s Awful,” the third single from their upcoming album Lovers Rock which […]

REVIEW: Reevah - A Different Light EP
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REVIEW: Reevah – A Different Light EP

April 30, 2020 Lori Gava

Derry songwriter Reevah, aka Aoife Boyle, released her second EP A Different Light on April 24. The latest EP is the follow up to her 2018 EP Hummingbird. Reevah has drawn significant attention with her […]

GROOVE ARMADA release video for new single ‘Get Out On The Dancefloor’ - Watch Now
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GROOVE ARMADA release video for new single ‘Get Out On The Dancefloor’ – Watch Now

April 30, 2020 XS Noize

As Groove Armada, Tom Findlay and Andy Cato are undeniably one of the most influential forces in dance music and embellished in the fabric of UK music history. After hinting at new material over the […]

HAIM share video for new single ‘I Know Alone’ - Watch Now
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HAIM share video for new single ‘I Know Alone’ – Watch Now

April 30, 2020 XS Noize

GRAMMY® nominated, Southern California-bred sister band HAIM have released ‘I Know Alone’ today from their highly anticipated forthcoming album Women In Music Pt. III (Polydor Records). With its wild collage of warped vocal samples and […]

CORMAC NEESON announces Belfast headline show at The Duncairn on Sat 28th November 2020
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CORMAC NEESON announces Belfast headline show at The Duncairn on Sat 28th November 2020

April 30, 2020 XS Noize

Cormac Neeson, the lead singer of The Answer, will embark on a 14 date UK & Ireland headline White Feather tour during November 2020, including a Belfast show at The Duncairn. Neeson will perform his […]

RYAN MCMULLAN announces headline show at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Friday 19th March 2021
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RYAN MCMULLAN announces headline show at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Friday 19th March 2021

April 30, 2020 XS Noize

Following his largest headline show to date at Custom House Square in 2019, Ryan McMullan is pleased to announce a headline show at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Friday 19th March 2021. Ryan recently released […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Paddy Dennehy - Feed The Full
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Paddy Dennehy – Feed The Full

April 30, 2020 XS Noize

After years spent honing his craft, this Summer sees Cork-based Irish folk singer-songwriter, Paddy Dennehy releases his soul-searching debut album, Little Light. His brand-new single/video, ‘Feed The Full’ is out May 1st. XS Noize is […]

SEA GIRLS announce debut album 'Open Up Your Head' - out 14th August 1
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SEA GIRLS announce debut album ‘Open Up Your Head’ – out 14th August

April 29, 2020 XS Noize

After taking 2019 by the scruff of the neck and making it their own, as well as a blistering trajectory in 2020, Sea Girls have come out all guns blazing with the announcement of their emotionally […]

Glaswegian glam-punk band WALT DISCO release new single "Cut Your Hair"
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Glaswegian glam-punk band WALT DISCO release new single “Cut Your Hair”

April 29, 2020 XS Noize

Glasgow based band Walt Disco are today sharing their new single ‘Cut Your Hair’. Championing self-expression and free speech, the new single is a glorious invitation into Walt Disco’s world. Led by their charismatic singer […]

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