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          ‘Puppet’ by Grian Chatten Leads Official Soundtrack for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

          February 19, 2026

          Today, RCA Records UK have announced the official soundtrack to Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the highly anticipated feature film from series creator Steven Knight, will be released on March 6th. Alongside the announcement, the first official single ‘Puppet’ by […]

          Foo Fighters
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          Foo Fighters return with “Your Favorite Toy” the title track and first taste of their forthcoming 12th studio album

          February 19, 2026

          Try not to choke on the glitter… “Your Favorite Toy,” the titular first single of Foo Fighters’ forthcoming 12th full-length studio album, has been released. The first new FF music of 2026, “Your Favorite Toy” […]

          U2
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          U2 Return with ‘Days Of Ash’, a Brand New Standalone EP

          February 18, 2026

          On this Ash Wednesday (the day after carnival) – Island Records today announces the release of ‘U2 – Days Of Ash’, a brand new standalone 6-track EP from U2.  In advance of a new album in late 2026, […]

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          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 […]

          Paul Draper
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – Mansun Retold

          February 20, 2026

          Three decades have passed since Mansun first injected a dose of grand, prog-inflected eccentricity into the waning days of Britpop. In 2026, ex-frontman Paul Draper returns with Mansun Retold, a project that resists the easy […]

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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: Lambrini Girls Ignite The Garage for War Child at BRITs Week
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lambrini Girls Ignite The Garage for War Child at BRITs Week

          February 17, 2026

          The January blues are well and truly over. One of the first major live series of the year — where huge artists return to intimate venues — is back, and XS Noize once again found […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Islington Assembly Hall
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          LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Islington Assembly Hall

          February 16, 2026

          After more than three decades together, Kula Shaker recently notched up an impressive achievement with their eighth album, Wormslayer, entering the charts just outside the top 10 — their third-highest chart position to date. Whether […]

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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// 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
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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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        • 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 […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
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          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

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LIAM GALLAGHER reveals 'Everything’s Electric' the first single from his third studio album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’
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LIAM GALLAGHER reveals ‘Everything’s Electric’ the first single from his third studio album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher again amplifies anticipation for the May 27th release of his third studio album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ with the release of its first single ‘Everything’s Electric’. Liam is set to give the song its […]

SKINNY LISTER release video for moving new single ‘Bonny’s Eyes’
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SKINNY LISTER release video for moving new single ‘Bonny’s Eyes’

February 3, 2022 XS Noize

Taken from latest album A Matter of Life & Love, a record all about the greatest things in life, this track lends a tender tribute to the newest addition to the Skinny gang. Introducing Bonny […]

"Music is criminally undervalued" - How new platform Minm is changing streaming for musicians and fans 2
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“Music is criminally undervalued” – How new platform Minm is changing streaming for musicians and fans

February 3, 2022 Daniel Lynch

“Streaming is broken for 99% of artists.” So says the striking introduction on the landing page of Minm, a new streaming platform created by two tech graduates based in Dublin and Belfast. Minim’s guiding principle is […]

Constable to publish STEVEN WILSON’s debut book, 'Limited Edition of One' on 7th April 2022 1
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Constable to publish STEVEN WILSON’s debut book, ‘Limited Edition of One’ on 7th April 2022

February 3, 2022 XS Noize

Andreas Campomar, the non-fiction publisher for Little, Brown imprint Constable, has bought World English Language rights to Steven Wilson’s debut, Limited Edition of One, from Matthew Hamilton at The Hamilton Agency. Steven Wilson is often […]

KARIN ANN'S new EP ‘side effects of being human’ to be released on 25th Feb - Watch the video for current single ‘looking at porn’
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KARIN ANN’S new EP ‘side effects of being human’ to be released on 25th Feb – Watch the video for current single ‘looking at porn’

February 3, 2022 XS Noize

Already making waves across Europe, Karin Ann made a big introduction to UK audiences when Jack Saunders premiered her current single ‘looking at porn’ on Radio 1’s Future Sounds. A satirical swipe at the misogynistic […]

BEAR'S DEN unveil the captivating video for their new single 'Spiders'
Gigs

BEAR’S DEN unveil the captivating video for their new single ‘Spiders’

February 3, 2022 XS Noize

With their highly-anticipated new album ‘Blue Hours’ set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – have now unveiled the captivating […]

PAUL DRAPER shares the video for 'Internationalle' taken from his new album 'Cult Leader Tactics'
Gigs

PAUL DRAPER shares the video for ‘Internationalle’ taken from his new album ‘Cult Leader Tactics’

February 2, 2022 XS Noize

Today acclaimed songwriter and former Mansun frontman Paul Draper shares the video for ‘Internationalle’ from his recently released top ten album ‘Cult Leader Tactics’. “This is an anti-nationalism song, dealing with Machiavellian and manipulative behaviour […]

The UK’s biggest country duo THE SHIRES will release their new album ‘10 Year Plan’ on 11th March 2022
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THE SHIRES share the video for new single ‘I See Stars’ – Watch Now

February 2, 2022 XS Noize

The UK’s biggest country music exports The Shires build upon the news that their soul-stirring new album ‘10 Year Plan’ will be released on March 11th by sharing the video for their current single ‘I […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Hardnoise - Untitled
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Hardnoise – Untitled

February 2, 2022 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. Yesterday, I found out that Oko Odeghe, […]

BEAU DIAKO shares new single ‘Birthmark’ featuring emawk
New Music

BEAU DIAKO shares new single ‘Birthmark’ featuring emawk

February 2, 2022 XS Noize

Beau Diako’s recent singles ‘Nylon’ and ‘Fretless’ have united the rising producer/guitarist/songwriter with featured artists such as Bas, Etta Bond and Tobi Tunis, leading to fresh acclaim from Wonderland and The Line of Best Fit. Continuing to illuminate his unique artistry ahead of the April 1st release of his […]

THE WATERBOYS announce brand new record ‘All Souls Hill’ - Hear first single ‘The Liar’ 2
New Music

THE WATERBOYS unveil powerful imagery in video for new album’s title track ‘All Souls Hill’

February 2, 2022 XS Noize

The Waterboys today drop another compelling video for new single ‘All Souls Hill’ – the title track to their new album out May 6th on Cooking Vinyl and which follows 2020’s critically acclaimed Good Luck […]

Derry three-piece TOUTS return with new single 'Shane MacGowan’s Teeth'
New Music

Derry three-piece TOUTS return with new single ‘Shane MacGowan’s Teeth’

February 2, 2022 XS Noize

The static and squall of fresh hype closed in on Derry three-piece TOUTS as the teenage punks and caustic diarists of the mundane and maddening punched and kicked themselves into view five years ago. Holding […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Eels – Extreme Witchcraft
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Eels – Extreme Witchcraft

February 1, 2022 Alex Hoggard

Now into the fourth decade of recording with Eels, Mark Oliver Everett, often known as ‘E’, has built up a reputation for consistency in creating dependable rock records. Extreme Witchcraft is the fourteenth studio album […]

SCOOTER return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday June 25th 2022
Gigs

SCOOTER return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday June 25th 2022

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

Following two SOLD OUT Custom House Square shows in 2021, Scooter return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 25th 2022. Don’t miss out on this […]

EMF are back with 'GO GO SAPIENS' their first album of all-new material since 1995
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EMF are back with ‘GO GO SAPIENS’ their first album of all-new material since 1995

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

EMF, the band responsible for the chart-topping smash hit “Unbelievable,” are back with their first album of all-new material since 1995. GO GO SAPIENS is the album fans have been patiently waiting for and begins […]

WET LEG share video for new single 'Oh No' & announce run of UK instore gigs + Austin, Texas SXSW shows
Gigs

WET LEG share video for new single ‘Oh No’ & announce run of UK instore gigs + Austin, Texas SXSW shows

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers each wear a small gold necklace made by Hester: one that says Wet, and one that says Leg. Before last summer, those necklaces would have been cryptic to almost everyone else. However, a […]

JAMES BOURNE announces The Sugar Beach tour
Gigs

JAMES BOURNE announces The Sugar Beach tour

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

James Bourne is one of the most successful songwriters of his generation, starting with his arena-conquering success with Busted, he has scored five #1 smash hits, several Top 10 singles and achieved multi-Platinum album success […]

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner reveal new track 'The Smoke'
Gigs

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner announce European tour for 2022

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

The Smile, the new group comprising Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons Of Kemet’s Tom Skinner, have today announced details of their debut European tour for 2022, including UK dates in London at […]

RICKY ROSS announces solo album and tour ‘Short Stories Vol. 2’ alongside a memoir ‘Walking Back Home’
Gigs

RICKY ROSS announces solo album and tour ‘Short Stories Vol. 2’ alongside a memoir ‘Walking Back Home’

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

Ricky Ross, songwriter and lead singer for Deacon Blue, one of Scotland’s most respected bands, follows the release of 2020’s City Of Love, the band’s most successful album in 25 years, with a solo album […]

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