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        • Midge Ure
          News

          Midge Ure Announces New Album ‘A Man Of Two Worlds’ — Out May 8

          March 10, 2026

          Today (10 March), acclaimed musician, producer, and songwriter Midge Ure announces his new album A Man Of Two Worlds, due for release on 8 May. In recent years Midge Ure has spent his time playing live, and not […]

          Alison Moyet
          News

          Alison Moyet to Play Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on November 3rd 2026

          March 9, 2026

          After 2024’s ‘Key’ album prompted a rediscovery of her solo catalogue and her first Top 10 chart position in eleven years, Alison Moyet now announces details of a unique UK and European headline tour which […]

          Nerina Pallot
          News

          Nerina Pallot Announces Biggest Ever Headline Show at Royal Albert Hall to Celebrate 25 Years of Music

          March 6, 2026

          The BRIT and Ivor Novello nominee Nerina Pallot is in the midst of an organic resurgence. Building a powerful personal connection directly with fans led to her selling out the London Palladium in 2024 – […]

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        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles - Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally

          March 6, 2026

          The moment has arrived at last for Harry Styles fans. Cool haircuts, ballet pumps, marathons, Italian cookery and an impeccably trousered appearance at the Brit Awards can all be set aside as HS4 has finally […]

          The Enemy - Social Disguises
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Enemy – Social Disguises

          March 4, 2026

          The long-dormant gears of Coventry’s favourite sons have finally ground back into motion. After the sleek, perhaps overly-polished synth-pop detour of 2015’s It’s Automatic, a record that left the band questioning their relevance and drifting […]

        • Book Reviews

          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
        • Elles Bailey
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274
          Podcast

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274

          March 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his remarkable career working with the band and the creative process behind iconic albums including […]

          The Dream Machine
          Podcast

          “We’re Always Making Music for Ourselves” — The Dream Machine on ‘Fort Perch Rock’ | XS Noize Podcast #273

          March 4, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]

          credit Yagub Allahverdiyev
          Podcast

          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 […]

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Altered Images
Gigs

ALTERED IMAGES share the video for new single ‘Glitter Ball’

July 22, 2022 XS Noize

How does an artist approach writing and recording new music after 39 years away? For Altered Images, the process was as much about the here-and-now rather than pure nostalgia – drawing upon the things that […]

ROE
New Music

ROE releases new single ‘Cold Feet’ & announces her debut album ’That’s When The Panic Sets In’ – out September 23rd

July 22, 2022 XS Noize

ROE releases her new single ‘Cold Feet’ on 22nd July and announces the release date for her debut album ’That’s When The Panic Sets In’ – September 23rd. After dropping the first half of her […]

Mike Badger - Beatin' a Path (To Your Door)
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mike Badger – Beatin’ a Path (To Your Door)

July 22, 2022 XS Noize

Mike Badger formed The La’s in the mid-eighties leaving just before they signed to Go! Discs, he went on to form The Onset releasing albums on Liverpool’s Probe Plus label and touring the UK and […]

Jackson Mico Milas
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jackson Mico Milas – White Noise

July 22, 2022 XS Noize

Accomplished musician and composer Jackson Mico Milas unveils his debut album this November. ‘Blu Terra’ brings together eleven tender and emotive compositions and finds the British artist hitting his stride. New single ‘White Noise’ follows […]

Muse
Gigs

MUSE share the video for new single ‘Kill Or Be Killed’

July 21, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Muse share new song ‘Kill Or Be Killed’ ahead of the ‘Will Of The People’ album release on August 26th. Featuring granite-heavy riffs, industrial production flourishes and an expansive, off-kilter prog structure, the track […]

Editors
Gigs

EDITORS share Jennifer Cardini and Damon Jee dark disco remix of ‘Karma Climb’

July 21, 2022 XS Noize

Today Editors have delivered a brand new re-imagination of their latest single ‘Karma Climb’, remixed by Berlin-based, Parisian DJ/producer Jennifer Cardini and production partner Damon Jee.  The remix follows the band’s recent NME-approved appearance at […]

Tide Lines
Gigs

TIDE LINES share brand new single ‘Rivers In The Light’

July 21, 2022 XS Noize

Taking a self-produced, self-released album into the upper reaches of the charts is a big ask at the best of times – let alone for a band in the middle of lockdown who had established […]

ROBYNHITCHCOCK
Gigs

ROBYN HITCHCOCK announces new album ‘Shufflemania!’ – out 21st October

July 21, 2022 XS Noize

Robyn Hitchcock has announced the long-awaited release of Shufflemania!, arriving via Tiny Ghost Records on 21st October.  Pre-orders – including limited edition blue vinyl, classic black vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital download, are available now exclusively at www.robynhitchcock.com. The veteran British […]

James Blunt
New Music

JAMES BLUNT set to star in new feature documentary

July 21, 2022 XS Noize

This the story of an ageing, British popstar, still fighting for relevance some seventeen years after his star momentarily twinkled. No one has a more extraordinary story than James Blunt. The soldier turned singer has […]

Lissie
New Music

LISSIE shares the video for her cosmic love song ‘Night Moves’

July 20, 2022 XS Noize

Midwestern artist Lissie is a multi-talented tour de force who will release her new Americana-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons on September 16 via Lionboy Records. She previously shared the first song “Flowers” and has […]

The Afghan Whigs
Gigs

THE AFGHAN WHIGS release new single ‘A Line Of Shots’

July 20, 2022 XS Noize

Today, The Afghan Whigs release “A Line Of Shots,” the band’s third single from their upcoming album How Do You Burn? set for release on September 9, 2022 via Royal Cream/BMG. After feeling the audience’s […]

Hoodie Allen
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Hoodie Allen talks his artistic reinvention & new single ‘Call Me Never’

July 20, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

We all reinvent ourselves in some form or another at one, or at many points, in our lives and for all sorts of reasons; personal, professional – and sometimes just because we can. Hoodie Allen […]

IN FOCUS// The Prodigy at O2 Academy Leeds
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Prodigy at O2 Academy Leeds

July 20, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Electronic dance music juggernauts The Prodigy returned on stage with a massive ground-shaking performance. After three years of Keith Flint not being with us, Liam Howlett and Maxim decided to keep the fire burning the […]

The Luka State
Gigs

THE LUKA STATE announce ‘The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same’ album preview tour

July 20, 2022 XS Noize

Fresh from a storming set at 2000trees, The Luka State are now excited to announce details of a UK intimate tour this autumn. ‘The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same’ tour will […]

Tom Chaplin
Gigs

TOM CHAPLIN releases new single ‘Gravitational’ from new album ‘Midpoint’ – out September 2nd

July 20, 2022 XS Noize

Following the announcement of his forthcoming new album, Midpoint, Tom Chaplin has released the second song from the record ‘Gravitational’. Midpoint comes out on September 2nd on BMG. An infectious indie-pop banger produced by Ethan […]

External factors that could sway the Roulette wheel in your favour
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Roulette and Music – An Impeccable Combination

July 19, 2022 XS Noize

No question, roulette is one of the most popular casino games online. The connection between roulette and music continues today. Many casinos feature live music, and some even have special roulette-themed events. The game is […]

UNLOVED share video for new single 'Turn of the screw' (featuring Raven Violet) 1
New Music

UNLOVED share video for new single ‘Turn of the screw’ (featuring Raven Violet)

July 19, 2022 XS Noize

Unloved today release a new single, “Turn of the screw” (featuring Raven Violet), taken from their forthcoming double LP, “The Pink Album”, due for release 2 September via Heavenly Recordings. ”Turn of the screw’ was […]

THE WEDDING PRESENT announce the 30th anniversary reissue of The Hit Parade
Gigs

THE WEDDING PRESENT announce the 30th anniversary reissue of The Hit Parade

July 19, 2022 XS Noize

In 1992, The Wedding Present released a limited edition single every month, each featuring an original track on the A side and a cover on the B side. The tracks were compiled on two albums: […]

ZIGGY ALBERTS announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 5th June 2023
Gigs

ZIGGY ALBERTS announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 5th June 2023

July 19, 2022 XS Noize

Australian independent singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts has announced his REWIND TOUR, which will see him visit UK/Ireland in 2023 for the first time since his rapturously received and sold-out headline run in 2019. The tour will […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Deaf Radio - Quicksand
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Deaf Radio – Quicksand

July 19, 2022 XS Noize

With their latest release added to All New Rock on Spotify, Deaf Radio return with the 3rd single from their upcoming album, revealing an alternate side to the high-energy act. Quicksand proves its name to […]

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