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          Peter Gabriel Unveils ‘What Lies Ahead’ from Upcoming Album o/i

          March 3, 2026

          The blood / worm moon of 3 March, 2026 sees the release of “What Lies Ahead,” the third track from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “What Lies Ahead” was written and produced by Peter Gabriel […]

          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 […]

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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
          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
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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
          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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INTERVIEW: Andrew Davie of Bear’s Den on their upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Blue Hours’ 1
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INTERVIEW: Andrew Davie of Bear’s Den on their upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Blue Hours’

April 25, 2022 Lee Campbell

Bear’s Den began as a threesome. Now, eight years after their debut album ‘Islands’, the band’s core is now a very well-established duo, Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones. Lee Campbell spoke with Andrew about their […]

SPIRITUALIZED share special live film of 'I’m Coming Home Again'
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SPIRITUALIZED share special live film of ‘I’m Coming Home Again’

April 25, 2022 XS Noize

Following the April 22 release of the band’s stunning and rapturously received ninth album, Everything Was Beautiful (Fat Possum), Spiritualized have blessed fans with a special live film of “I’m Coming Home Again,” available to […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: PM Warson - Leaving Here
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VIDEO PREMIERE: PM Warson – Leaving Here

April 25, 2022 XS Noize

On 6th May, Légère Recordings will release PM Warson’s second album, Dig Deep Repeat. After a series of self-released vinyl singles, PM Warson emerged in 2021 with the album True Story, combing elements of vintage […]

HARD-FI announce one-off show at London's Kentish Town 02 Forum, October 1st 2022
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HARD-FI announce one-off show at London’s Kentish Town 02 Forum, October 1st 2022

April 25, 2022 XS Noize

Hard-Fi have announced they will play their first live show since 2014. The band will return to the stage on 1 October 2022 at the O2 Forum, Kentish Town London. Tickets for this standalone show […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Kelly Lee Owens - LP.8
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Kelly Lee Owens – LP.8

April 25, 2022 Imelda Hehir

Music fans missed out on seeing Kelly Lee Owen’s previous album, “Inner Song”, live in 2020. Her track, “Melt”, is the festival anthem that never came to be. Not being able to tour the album did […]

ANDREW CUSHIN releases his debut EP ‘You Don’t Belong’ & video for closing track ‘Runaway’
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ANDREW CUSHIN releases his debut EP ‘You Don’t Belong’ & video for closing track ‘Runaway’

April 25, 2022 XS Noize

Andrew Cushin keeps on going from strength to strength. After collaborating with Noel Gallagher on the single ‘Where’s My Family Gone’, Andrew then picked up the support of another iconic rock ‘n’ roller when Pete […]

DYLAN JOHN THOMAS shares video for new single ‘Fever’
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DYLAN JOHN THOMAS shares video for new single ‘Fever’

April 25, 2022 XS Noize

Dylan John Thomas is quickly making waves in all the right ways. The Glaswegian singer-songwriter has developed a devoted and organic fanbase, which saw him sell out Glasgow’s King Tut’s quicker than any other debuting […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bowling for Soup - Pop Drunk Snot Bread
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bowling for Soup – Pop Drunk Snot Bread

April 25, 2022 Michael Barron

How did Bowling for Soup come up with the title Pop Drunk Snot Bread for their latest eleventh LP? The Texas-based quartet wanted to base the title around the “Pop Punk’s Not Dead” theme. When […]

BOWLING FOR SOUP new album 'Pop Drunk Snot Bread' is available everywhere on the 22nd of April 2022 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Bowling for Soup at Brixton Academy, London

April 24, 2022 Michael Barron

Twenty years ago, when Bowling for Soup entered the top ten single charts with “Girl, All The Bad Guys Want”, the British public fell in love with them and vice versa. There was immense sadness […]

Northern Irish trio TRÚ play headline show at Empire Music Hall, Belfast on Friday 10th June
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Northern Irish trio TRÚ play headline show at Empire Music Hall, Belfast on Friday 10th June

April 22, 2022 XS Noize

The trú was a mythological trio of poet-musicians in ancient Ulster. They were revered throughout Ireland, some believing their songs and stories came to them from the future. Others maintained that the trú were possessed […]

LIAM GALLAGHER releases video for new single 'Better Days'
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LIAM GALLAGHER releases video for new single ‘Better Days’

April 22, 2022 XS Noize

What can we expect from Liam Gallagher’s eagerly anticipated new album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’? A set full of classically instant Liam bangers topped by that iconic snarling vocal and his effortless rock star attitude. But […]

GEORGE EZRA debuts new single 'Green Green Grass' & announces SSE Arena, Belfast, 3Arena Dublin shows 1
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GEORGE EZRA debuts new single ‘Green Green Grass’ & announces SSE Arena, Belfast, 3Arena Dublin shows

April 22, 2022 XS Noize

BRIT Award-winning, multi-platinum selling musician George Ezra today debuts his hugely infectious new single ‘Green Green Grass,’ the second song to be lifted from his forthcoming new album Gold Rush Kid, due for release on […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Love Is Enough - Burn
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Love Is Enough – Burn

April 22, 2022 XS Noize

Love Is Enough have known each other for many years having played together in various bands on their local music scene in Salisbury UK. Ben was a member of ‘Junk DNA’ (Kerrang! / Pandora Peroxide’s […]

FYFE & ISKRA STRINGS share brand new track ‘Night Sky’ from new album ‘Interiority’
New Music

FYFE & ISKRA STRINGS share new track ‘Purpose’ feat: Ghostpoet

April 21, 2022 XS Noize

Fyfe & Iskra Strings have previewed their upcoming album ‘Interiority’ by sharing eclectic recent tracks which have moved from haunting broken beats (‘’) to soothing, cinematic splendour (the title track) to rousing dramatic elegance (‘Night […]

Belfast singer-songwriter GARETH DUNLOP releases video for new single ‘Look Back Smiling’
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW: Belfast singer-songwriter Gareth Dunlop on his new album ‘Animal’

April 21, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #80 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Belfast born singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Dunlop. Inspired by icons such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Tom Waits, plus […]

BOWLING FOR SOUP new album 'Pop Drunk Snot Bread' is available everywhere on the 22nd of April 2022 1
Gigs

BOWLING FOR SOUP new album ‘Pop Drunk Snot Bread’ is available everywhere on the 22nd of April 2022

April 21, 2022 XS Noize

With their brand new Pop Drunk Snot Bread, firmly on the horizon, Bowling For Soup (Jaret Reddick – frontman/guitarist, Chris Burney – guitarist, Rob Felicetti – bassist and Gary Wiseman – drums) have confirmed the […]

INTERVIEW: The Armentani Brothers Talk 'Enough of You', Touring And Their Thoughts On Twitter
Interviews

INTERVIEW: The Armentani Brothers Talk ‘Enough of You’, Touring And Their Thoughts On Twitter

April 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

There are some siblings who get on and some who don’t. The Armentani Brothers fall into the first category. They get on so well – and are so in sync with each other (for the […]

NICK CAVE announces spoken word project 'Seven Psalms'
New Music

NICK CAVE announces spoken word project ‘Seven Psalms’

April 21, 2022 XS Noize

On 17 June Nick Cave will release Seven Psalms on limited edition 10” vinyl and via streaming services. The new project features seven spoken word pieces set to music by Nick Cave in collaboration with […]

Nerina Pallot
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Nerina Pallot unveils the captivating live video for her latest single ‘Cold Places’

April 21, 2022 XS Noize

With her highly-anticipated seventh studio album, ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing’ set to arrive on June 17th through Idaho Records / InGrooves, the enigmatic Nerina Pallot has now delivered the captivating live video for […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Parris Mitchell - I never said I’m perfect
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Parris Mitchell – I never said I’m perfect

April 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Lockdown saw millions of people around the world keep themselves busy by getting or being creative. One such person was New York singer-songwriter Parris Mitchell. Having grown up surrounded by music, performing in musical theatre […]

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