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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 […]

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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
          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
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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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MUZZ announce COVERS EP - Hear the band's version of Arthur Russell’s ‘Nobody Wants A Lonely Heart’ 1
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MUZZ announce COVERS EP – Hear the band’s version of Arthur Russell’s ‘Nobody Wants A Lonely Heart’

December 1, 2020 XS Noize

Muzz have announced details of a new EP, Covers. The four-track set, which sees the trio of Paul Banks, Josh Kaufman and Matt Barrick reimagine songs by Arthur Russell, Bob Dylan, Mazzy Star and Tracy […]

WINGS OF DESIRE share video for new single 'Be Here Now' - Watch Now!
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WINGS OF DESIRE share video for new single ‘Be Here Now’ – Watch Now!

December 1, 2020 XS Noize

Following two breakout singles, 001 and Runnin, the transcendental Wings Of Desire share new track Be Here Now. Drawing inspiration from visual arts and 20th-century counterculture, the ex-INHEAVEN two-piece confront themes of ignorance and identity […]

FLEET FOXES Announce: ‘A Very Lonely Solstice Livestream’ on December 21, 2020 1
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FLEET FOXES Announce: ‘A Very Lonely Solstice Livestream’ on December 21, 2020

December 1, 2020 XS Noize

Today Fleet Foxes announced the first official Livestream since the release of their celebrated fourth full-length album, Shore. ‘A Very Lonely Solstice Livestream’ will take place on the Winter Solstice as the 2020 bookend to […]

BLOSSOMS to play live virtual gig LIVE FROM LONDON Broadcast from O2 Academy Brixton   3rd December 2020
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BLOSSOMS to play live virtual gig LIVE FROM LONDON Broadcast from O2 Academy Brixton 3rd December 2020

December 1, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms are taking over O2 Academy Brixton for an exclusive gig streamed on MelodyVR on Thursday 3rd December at 8.30 pm GMT. The Stockport fivesome, whose hits include ‘Charlemagne’, ‘I Can’t Stand It’ and ‘Your […]

BEAR'S DEN release new EP 'Christmas, Hopefully' today - Listen Now
New Music

BEAR’S DEN release new EP ‘Christmas, Hopefully’ today – Listen Now

December 1, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the release of their critically-acclaimed record ‘Fragments’ in September, a collaborative release with noted producer and composer Paul Frith, Bear’s Den has now capped off their 2020 with the release of a […]

FISH reveals 'A Fish In The Lemon Tree' - A full audio stream of his only 2020 live show 1
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FISH reveals ‘A Fish In The Lemon Tree’ – A full audio stream of his only 2020 live show

December 1, 2020 XS Noize

FISH has unveiled an audio stream from his only live show of 2020. Recorded on March 13th at The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen, the audio will be available to stream for free on Soundcloud and […]

FIELD MUSIC announces new track 'Home For Christmas' taken from Memphis Industries festive compilation 'Lost Christmas' 1
New Music

FIELD MUSIC announces new track ‘Home For Christmas’ taken from Memphis Industries festive compilation ‘Lost Christmas’

December 1, 2020 XS Noize

This year independent record label Memphis Industries have corralled their musical titans to create some holiday songs with the hope of bringing cheer and warming cockles to the cynical and season loving alike. This festive […]

THE ALARM announce their 'CHRISTMAS GATHERING 2020' geo-synchronised online global concert
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THE ALARM announce their ‘CHRISTMAS GATHERING 2020’ geo-synchronised online global concert

November 30, 2020 XS Noize

On Saturday, December 19th 2020, Mike Peters and The Alarm will host a unique Christmas Gathering concert, beamed live into homes all around the world. Virtual Tickets for The Alarm’s Christmas Gathering allow exclusive access […]

PRIMUS announce virtual concert 'Alive From Pachyderm Station'
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PRIMUS announce virtual concert ‘Alive From Pachyderm Station’

November 30, 2020 XS Noize

On December 11, Primus will stream the one-of-a-kind virtual concert Alive From Pachyderm Station. Like so many other touring bands, Primus was forced to reschedule their 2020 touring plans; Alive From Pachyderm Station offers fans […]

Nottingham’s DO NOTHING share video for new single 'Glueland' 1
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Nottingham’s DO NOTHING share video for new single ‘Glueland’

November 30, 2020 XS Noize

Nottingham’s Do Nothing have today revealed the Citizen Kane-influenced video for their brand new single ‘Glueland’. Released on their own label Exact Truth earlier in November, the single has already landed on the BBC Radio […]

Scottish artist JACK STARK shares captivating new single 'As Feathers' - Listen!
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Scottish artist JACK STARK shares captivating new single ‘As Feathers’ – Listen!

November 30, 2020 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Jack Stark releases his captivating new single As Feathers, out now. Jack’s distinctively powerful baritone is at the forefront. It soars effortlessly over intricate guitar twangs and tightly woven harmonies, creating a sound […]

ALANIS MORISSETTE releases video for a cover of ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’
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ALANIS MORISSETTE releases video for a cover of ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’

November 30, 2020 XS Noize

Seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette has released her cover of “War Is Over” along with an accompanying video. “War is Over” is a cover of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s original song “Happy Xmas […]

INTERVIEW: AARON TURNER on his recent collaboration with PHARAOH OVERLORD 1
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INTERVIEW: AARON TURNER on his recent collaboration with PHARAOH OVERLORD

November 30, 2020 Dan Volohov

Recently released “6” became one of the most unusual records for both Pharaoh Overlord – Finnish electronic duo and Aaron Turner, who’d collaborated with Tomi Leppänen Jussi Lehtisalo as their featured vocalist on the record. […]

LOW ISLAND share video for new single 'In Your Arms' - Watch Now! 2
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LOW ISLAND share video for new single ‘In Your Arms’ – Watch Now!

November 30, 2020 XS Noize

LOW ISLAND have shared a new single ‘In Your Arms’ alongside an arresting animated video directed by Bristol-based animator Patrick Atkins. Reminiscent of the swirling textures found on Radiohead’s A Moon Shaped Pool as well […]

BOOK REVIEW: Music: A Fold-Out Graphic History 2
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Music: A Fold-Out Graphic History

November 30, 2020 Michael Barron

When James Boyle, Jennifer Jenkins & Keith Aoki wrote their graphic novel “Theft! A History of Music”, they begin in 1400 BC in Mesopotamia (Ancient Greece) where they traced the earliest use of musical notation […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Laura Carbone - Live At Rockpalast
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Laura Carbone – Live At Rockpalast

November 29, 2020 Amanda Stock

Berlin-based artist Laura Carbone has been creating a great deal of buzz in music circles since the release of her debut album Sirens in 2015. Prior to its release, Laura had been the lead singer […]

JANET DEVLIN announces 2021 UK & Ireland ‘Confessional’ tour 1
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JANET DEVLIN announces 2021 UK & Ireland ‘Confessional’ tour

November 28, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin has announced a September 2021 tour of the UK and Ireland, her first since 2016. Tickets will be available to purchase on Monday, November 30th at 9 am for mailing […]

ANNA STRAKER shares new single ‘Break Up Song’ - Listen Now!
New Music

ANNA STRAKER shares new single ‘Break Up Song’ – Listen Now!

November 28, 2020 XS Noize

This year has seen Anna Straker excel by discovering her true identity as an artist. She has embraced the confidence to say exactly how she feels about a variety of life experiences, channelling those stories […]

KENDRICK LAMAR * TYLER, THE CREATOR * A$AP ROCKY to headline LONGITUDE at Marlay Park summer 2021 2
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KENDRICK LAMAR * TYLER, THE CREATOR * A$AP ROCKY to headline LONGITUDE at Marlay Park summer 2021

November 27, 2020 XS Noize

Longitude returns to Marlay Park this summer from Friday, July 2nd to Sunday, July 4th 2021. The first round of acts are as follows. Kendrick Lamar will headline the Friday night of Longitude. Indisputably the […]

TRICKY launches project with mental health charity BRISTOL MIND
New Music

TRICKY launches project with mental health charity BRISTOL MIND

November 27, 2020 XS Noize

Tricky has today announced the first step in a new fundraising effort to raise money and awareness surrounding mental health in his hometown of Bristol, by launching for sale a deluxe notebook set from his […]

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