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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
          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
          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 […]

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          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
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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 […]

          :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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THE SLOW SHOW release their new song 'Anybody Else Inside' from their new album, STILL LIFE - out February 4th, 2022 1
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THE SLOW SHOW release their new song ‘Anybody Else Inside’ from their new album, STILL LIFE – out February 4th, 2022

November 23, 2021 XS Noize

The Slow Show will release their fourth studio album, their first for 3 years, entitled ‘STILL LIFE’, via [PIAS] (Europe) and Velveteen Records (ROW) – out on 4th February. The four-piece who first formed in […]

THE DIVINE COMEDY release new single 'The Best Mistakes' - taken from 'Charmed Life - The Best of The Divine Comedy' out Feb 4th 1
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THE DIVINE COMEDY release new single ‘The Best Mistakes’ – taken from ‘Charmed Life – The Best of The Divine Comedy’ out Feb 4th

November 23, 2021 XS Noize

Having completed his third full decade as a recording artist and announcing the treasure trove that is ‘Charmed Life – The Best Of The Divine Comedy’ out February 4th 2022 – Neil Hannon today drops […]

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV 'An Evening With' headline show announced for Limelight 1, Belfast on Feb 26TH 2022
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GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV ‘An Evening With’ headline show announced for Limelight 1, Belfast on Feb 26TH 2022

November 23, 2021 XS Noize

Grammy-nominated US singer-songwriter and musician, Gregory Alan Isakov is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th February 2022. Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-folk […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Sherlocks - World I Understand
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Sherlocks – World I Understand

November 22, 2021 Randall Radic

British indie/alt-rock outfit The Sherlocks release their third album, World I Understand, which displays a different lineup than their first two albums. In 2020, The Sherlocks were finishing their U.K. tour and about to leave […]

INTERVIEW with pop singer-songwriter Hello Lightfoot
Interviews

INTERVIEW with pop singer-songwriter Hello Lightfoot

November 22, 2021 Randall Radic

Pop singer-songwriter Hello Lightfoot, aka Jessica Louise Dye, released her solo debut single/music video, “Twenty-Seven,” not long ago. As the frontwoman for surf-pop band High Waisted, she’s known for not only her vocal talent but […]

Norwegian-Irish artist TARA NOME DOYLE announces new album ‘Værmin’ - Hear first single ‘Snail I’
New Music

Norwegian-Irish artist TARA NOME DOYLE announces new album ‘Værmin’ – Hear first single ‘Snail I’

November 22, 2021 XS Noize

Following up the release of her highly-praised 2020 debut album ‘Alchemy’, Tara Nome Doyle is pleased to announce the release of her new single ‘Snail I’, taken from her forthcoming sophomore album ‘Værmin’ (pronounced Vermin). […]

Melodic rapper AMINÉ announces headline show at Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday 16th September 2022 1
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Melodic rapper AMINÉ announces headline show at Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday 16th September 2022

November 22, 2021 XS Noize

Melodic rapper Aminé, who recently released TWOPOINTFIVE, has announced “The Best Tour Ever,” which comes to Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday 16th September 2022. He first gained notability for his commercial debut single, “Caroline”, which […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Arthur Russell - Another Thought
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Arthur Russell – Another Thought

November 20, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. The recent reissue of the enigmatic NYC […]

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

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Eddie Vedder announces the release date for his highly anticipated new album Earthling available on February 11th via Seattle Surf/Republic Records. In addition, today he has released the second song from the upcoming album […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Veer Union - Monster
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Veer Union – Monster

November 19, 2021 Randall Radic

Canadian metal outfit The Veer Union introduces their music video, “Monster,” an industrial-strength cover of the pop song from Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes. Formed in 2004 by frontman Crispin Earl, in 2008, The Veer […]

MARILLION announce new album 'An Hour Before It’s Dark' - Hear first single 'Be Hard On Yourself' 1
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MARILLION announce new album ‘An Hour Before It’s Dark’ – Hear first single ‘Be Hard On Yourself’

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

earMUSIC is delighted to announce the release of Marillion’s 20th studio album “An Hour Before It’s Dark” on March 4th, 2022. A first peak into the album is available as of now with the single […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mama Said - Everybody
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mama Said – Everybody

November 19, 2021 Randall Radic

Northern California based rock band Mama Said unveils their new music video, “Everybody.” Guitarist Derek Bromley explains, “‘Everybody’ is a celebration of the human spirit and the strength and support it provides when we are […]

IRON MAIDEN announce full line-up for BELSONIC 2022 1
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IRON MAIDEN announce full line-up for BELSONIC 2022

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

IRON MAIDEN are pleased to announce that special guests, Shinedown plus Airbourne and Tempt will join them when they return to Northern Ireland next year to headline Belfast’s Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Monday, June […]

FICKLE FRIENDS share the video for new single ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’
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FICKLE FRIENDS share the video for new single ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

Fickle Friends have consistently continued to fuel expectation for the January 14th release of their second album ‘Are We Gonna Be Alright?’ with a bold and accomplished run of recent tracks. Those songs have already […]

SEEB share the new single ‘Sweet Dreams & Dynamite’ Featuring NINA NESBITT
New Music

SEEB share the new single ‘Sweet Dreams & Dynamite’ Featuring NINA NESBITT

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

Having first made a name for themselves with a phenomenal 2 billion streams for their smash hit remix of Mike Posner’s ‘I Took A Pill In Ibiza’, Norwegian duo Seeb’s journey has included huge remixes […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Humphrey - Back To Love (Live in Belfast)
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Humphrey – Back To Love (Live in Belfast)

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

Humphrey, best known as the frontman of blues-rock band MASK, has today released a live solo EP entitled Live in Belfast. A stripped-back, intimate collection of songs signalling the artists farewell to his home city.  […]

LIVE REVIEW: Seth Lakeman at Union Chapel, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Seth Lakeman at Union Chapel, London

November 18, 2021 Michael Barron

In 2005 Seth Lakeman was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize for his sophomore LP Kitty Jay.  The following year, Freedom Fields was released, outselling its predecessor. 2021 marks 15 years since Freedom Fields’ release, […]

PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM release video for 'Tomorrow's Screams' - Watch Now
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PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM release video for ‘Tomorrow’s Screams’ – Watch Now

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM (Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen) have released the official video for “Tomorrow’s Screams”. The video arrives ahead of their UK & EIRE Headline Tour that kicks […]

elbow announce 9th studio album 'Flying Dream 1'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Elbow – Flying Dream I

November 18, 2021 Ashley Kreutter

Elbow’s latest release, Flying Dream I, is not a work that disappoints. Bringing the hazy and flowing dream-pop vibes that the Manchester group is known for, the album starts like a free-floating sigh, manifesting the […]

LIVE REVIEW: Soft Cell “Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret” 40th anniversary tour at  Hammersmith Apollo, London 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Soft Cell “Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret” 40th anniversary tour at Hammersmith Apollo, London

November 18, 2021 Marija Buljeta

Soft Cell stopped on their “Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret” 40th Anniversary Tour at Hammersmith Apollo where tickets for the shows were in high demand. Fans knew that they would play their highly acclaimed album, but were […]

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