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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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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
          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
        • 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: Paper Tigers - Graceless
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Paper Tigers – Graceless

December 2, 2021 XS Noize

With US, Canadian and UK radio support, Paper Tigers surge forward with their newest single ‘Graceless’. The titular track from their debut EP, set for release in early 2022, sees the bands anthemic alt-rock grooves […]

THE CORAL share the remastered audio and video for their April Fools Day 2002 single 'Skeleton Key'
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THE CORAL share the remastered audio and video for their April Fools Day 2002 single ‘Skeleton Key’

December 2, 2021 XS Noize

Drawing one of their most successful years as a band to a close, The Coral sail from their widely-acclaimed, No.2-charting double album, Coral Island, back into familiar waters with the release of the remastered audio […]

GASPAR NARBY shares video for new single 'So Bored' 2
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GASPAR NARBY shares video for new single ‘So Bored’

December 2, 2021 XS Noize

Gaspar Narby’s recent single ‘Death & Other Things’ saw him evolve from ethereal electronica to an introspective singer-songwriter style. That progression resulted in him earning two key tastemaker profiles – The Line of Best Fit’s […]

IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists at Limelight, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists at Limelight, Belfast

December 2, 2021 Bernie McAllister

US indie hero’s We Are Scientists played an amazing headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on 30th November 2021. Bernie Mc Allister was there to take these fantastic shots.             […]

INTERVIEW: Alex Rahal talks about his solo project – ‘Restless’
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Alex Rahal talks about his solo project – ‘Restless’

December 2, 2021 Randall Radic

Alex Rahal, the co-founder of the band Them Vibes, recently released his debut solo album, Restless, a 10-track collection of alt-rock, soul, country, folk, and Americana songs. The album found its genesis in the pandemic, […]

EDDIE VEDDER announces new album 'Earthling' - Hear new single ‘The Haves’
Gigs

EDDIE VEDDER Announces the Earthlings Tour 2022

December 1, 2021 XS Noize

Eddie Vedder and bandmates the Earthlings will hit the road in a series of U.S. concert dates in February 2022. The shows kick off on February 3 in New York and wrap up on February […]

INTERVIEW: Tim 'Herb' Alexander - "My deep inner-being was always driven towards playing drums" 1
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INTERVIEW: Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander – “My deep inner-being was always driven towards playing drums”

December 1, 2021 Dan Volohov

This May, Primus fans celebrated the 30th anniversary of the band’s second LP, “Sailing the Seas of Cheese.” Dan Volohov sits down with Tim “Herb” Alexander, drummer and member of Primus, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, […]

FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday, April 8th 2022 1
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FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday, April 8th 2022

December 1, 2021 XS Noize

Making up for lost time Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls will hit the road for a sprawling The Never-Ending Tour of Everywhere 2022, which includes a headline show at Limelight 1 on Friday, April […]

WHITE LIES share new single ‘I Don’t Want To Go To Mars’ from forthcoming sixth album 2
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WHITE LIES share new single ‘I Don’t Want To Go To Mars’ from forthcoming sixth album

December 1, 2021 XS Noize

White Lies today share I Don’t Want To Go To Mars, the latest track from their forthcoming sixth album, As I Try Not To Fall Apart, which is released on [PIAS] on Friday, February 18th […]

BOOK REVIEW: The Beatles - Get Back 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: The Beatles – Get Back

December 1, 2021 Michael Barron

In January 1969, Michael Lindsay-Hogg and his crew filmed The Beatles whilst they recorded in Twickenham Film Studios, Apple Studios on Saville Row in the West End of London and their live performance on top […]

THE LUMINEERS share the video for new single 'AM Radio' - Watch Now
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THE LUMINEERS share the video for new single ‘AM Radio’ – Watch Now

November 30, 2021 XS Noize

The Lumineers are the 2x grammy-award nominated band with 18 number #1 hits. AM Radio is the new single from their upcoming BRIGHTSIDE album (out in January!!). The recording of their BRIGHTSIDE album was a […]

URIAH HEEP celebrate their 50th anniversary with headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast
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URIAH HEEP celebrate their 50th anniversary with headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast

November 30, 2021 XS Noize

Uriah Heep are delighted to announce an extensive European tour for 2022. The tour, 61 dates across 28 countries, is the ultimate celebration of one of the most important British rock acts of all time. […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD will play Limelight, Belfast on Friday 10th June 2022 – their first ever show in Belfast
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PUBLIC IMAGE LTD will play Limelight, Belfast on Friday 10th June 2022 – their first ever show in Belfast

November 30, 2021 XS Noize

Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time The mighty Public Image Ltd will play Limelight Belfast on Friday 10th June 2022 – their first-ever show in Belfast. An […]

BLUE announce headline show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 11th September 2022 1
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BLUE announce headline show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 11th September 2022

November 30, 2021 XS Noize

One of the UK’s most exciting and successful boy bands are back! To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Blue have announced today their Heart & Soul Tour. Blue will play 14 arena shows around the UK […]

ALIAS KID return with new single 'Out With The Boys' 1
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ALIAS KID return with new single ‘Out With The Boys’

November 29, 2021 XS Noize

A shot of straight-up rock’n’roll, the Manchester scene staples return with a song that oozes with a lust for life and living it to the full. “Where you gonna go when you find yourself running […]

Global superstar ADELE returns with the release of her brand new single and video 'Easy On Me' 1
New Music

ADELE has scored her fourth consecutive UK number one album with brand new album ‘30’

November 29, 2021 XS Noize

Adele has scored her fourth consecutive UK number one album with brand new album ‘30’. Debuting at the top spot with over 260,000 sales this week and a staggering 55.7 million streams across its 12 […]

THE LIBERTINES Announce UP THE BRACKET 20th Anniversary Shows
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THE LIBERTINES Announce UP THE BRACKET 20th Anniversary Shows

November 29, 2021 XS Noize

Up The Bracket arrived like a raging bull in a tired post-Britpop china shop and introduced the world to The Libertines, a new gang of London bohemians, whose ragged tunes, red military tunics, opiated poetry […]

INTERVIEW: The Levellers' Mark Chadwick - "This is the worst time I've ever known in my life" 2
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Levellers at Brixton Academy, London

November 29, 2021 Michael Barron

Everyone in the shy of five thousand capacity Brixton Academy was frozen solid. Many were still wearing coats, hats, scarves and gloves. Following a politically charged historical film short, The Levellers then addressed the stage […]

STEPHEN FRETWELL announces headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday 24th February 2022
Gigs

STEPHEN FRETWELL announces headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday 24th February 2022

November 29, 2021 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter Stephen Fretwell is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday 24th February 2022. The lauded songsmith recently released ‘Busy Guy’, his first new album in more than 13 years. […]

THE OFFSPRING announce headline Dublin show at 3Arena on 21st November 2021
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Offspring at Wembley Arena, London

November 28, 2021 Michael Barron

Before this “Let the Bad Times Roll” tour began, The Offspring was caught up with COVID issues. They decided not to invite drummer Pete Parada (who had toured with them since 2007) because he remained […]

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