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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 Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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: The Chameleons Turn Halifax Minster into a Gothic Dream for Valentine’s Night Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Chameleons Turn Halifax Minster into a Gothic Dream for Valentine’s Night

          February 20, 2026

          On Valentine’s Day, 80s post-punk icons The Chameleons brought their brooding, atmospheric sound to the stunning Halifax Minster as part of the annual Halifax Goth Festival — and it couldn’t have been a more fitting […]

          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 […]

        • 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
          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 […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • 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 […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
          Podcast

          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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Month: November 2022

Picture This
Gigs

Ireland’s PICTURE THIS are back with their brand-new single ‘Get On My Love’

November 26, 2022 XS Noize

Ireland’s hottest musical export in decades, Picture This are back with their brand-new single ‘Get On My Love’, out today via RCA Records, Germany. The infectious new single arrives following the band’s stellar performance at […]

The Do's and Don'ts of Online Poker Etiquette
Features 2

The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Poker Etiquette

November 25, 2022 XS Noize

If you’ve ever played live at a busy poker table, you have been given a short crash course in the game’s specific protocol. Various unwritten norms of behavior must be followed when playing the game […]

No Fun At All
Gigs

NO FUN AT ALL announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 12th April 2023

November 25, 2022 XS Noize

October 2022 saw the release of No Fun At All’s seventh studio album, appropriately named “Seventh Wave”. The Swedes have kept us waiting for new material for four long years, but now the time has […]

Ada Morghe
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ada Morghe – The Story

November 25, 2022 XS Noize

Ada Morghe’s first two albums, ‘Pictures’ and ‘Box’, saw the multifaceted German artist blur the jazzy, torch singer elegance of Edith Piaf with the smooth soul pop of Sade, in the process instigating waves of […]

David Bowie – Divine Symmetry
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: David Bowie – Divine Symmetry

November 24, 2022 Alex Hoggard

The year 1971 proved defining for David Bowie; having become a father for the first time, he signed a record deal with RCA before going on to meet Andy Warhol, Iggy Pop and Lou Reed […]

St. Lundi
Gigs

ST.LUNDI shares the video for new single ‘Fallen Like A Star’ & confirms debut European headline tour

November 24, 2022 XS Noize

Between tours as guest to Kodaline, Tom Gregory and Jeremy Loops as well as big collabs with Kygo and SEEB, St. Lundi’s whole-hearted songwriting is establishing a sincere emotional connection with a growing fanbase. His […]

Cassa Jackson
Gigs

CASSA JACKSON shares her new single ‘Right Girl, Wrong Guy’

November 24, 2022 XS Noize

Vocal powerhouse Cassa Jackson is your go-to singer-songwriter for relatable, sassy songs about relationships. Her self-released songs, including ‘Suits U’ and ‘Parallel Universe’, have so far exceeded 11 million streams, leading to nominations at the […]

The Coronas
Gigs

THE CORONAS release new single & video for ‘Getaway Car’

November 24, 2022 XS Noize

The Coronas release new single ‘Getaway Car’ on 25th November, taken from their seventh album, Time Stopped which went straight to number one on the Irish album charts. The Coronas are the first and only […]

IN FOCUS// Fontaines D.C. at Rock City, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Fontaines D.C. at Rock City, Nottingham

November 24, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

On the 22nd of November, the Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. shook the floor of Rock City with their signature modern rock sound and powerful lyrics. The band has been praised by countless critics, received […]

Ocean Colour Scene
New Music

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE announce career spanning collection – ‘Yesterday Today: 1992 – 2018’ – out 24 February

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

On 24 February, Edsel/Demon Music Group begin a year-long release campaign celebrating 30 years of one of the most popular and successful British bands to emerge in the 1990s, Ocean Colour Scene. Ocean Colour Scene […]

Belters Only
Gigs

BELTERS ONLY announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Saturday, 25th Feb 2023

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

Dance music frontrunners Belters Only announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Saturday, 25th Feb 2023. Accompanied by special guest Jazzy, the show will see the duo perform their hits. The show […]

The Cure
Gigs

Extra tickets released for THE CURE at The SSE Arena, Belfast, on Friday, 02 December

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

Extra tickets have been released for The Cure 2022 European Tour at The SSE Arena, Belfast, on Friday, 02 December. Special guests, The Twilight Sad, will join the Cure. Tickets are on sale from: www.Ticketmaster.ie […]

Andy Bell
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell on his series of EPs & second solo album, Flicker

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #110 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell who has released a series of EPs featuring remixes, acoustic versions and covers of songs that […]

sleep
Features 2

Let’s find out cannabis seeds benefits for sleep and anxiety

November 22, 2022 XS Noize

Hemp seeds have many health benefits. They can be eaten whole, peeled, in oil, in the form of flour or milk. What are their benefits? Are there any side effects or contraindications? The answers with […]

The luka state
Gigs

THE LUKA STATE share the DIY video for ‘More Than This’

November 22, 2022 XS Noize

The Luka State recently announced the March 10th release of their eagerly anticipated second album ‘More Than This’ by sharing its title track. The song was inspired by an encounter that frontman Conrad Ellis had […]

The Damned
Gigs

THE DAMNED announce a huge UK tour for March/April 2023, with special guests The Nightingales

November 22, 2022 XS Noize

Today The Damned announce a huge UK tour for March/April 2023, with special guests The Nightingales. David Vanian, Captain Sensible, Monty Oxymoron, Paul Gray and Will Glanville-Taylor will tour the UK in support of a […]

Billy Nomates
Gigs

BILLY NOMATES shares a new track and video, “spite”, from her album, CACTI, out on 13 January 2023

November 22, 2022 XS Noize

Billy Nomates, the project of the Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries, today shares a new track and video, “spite”, with an accompanying video directed by nwspk. The spiky, synth-powered single’s refrain, “Don’t you […]

Voice Of The Beehive - ‘LET IT BEE’ 35th Anniversary Edition
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Voice Of The Beehive – ‘LET IT BEE’ 35th Anniversary Edition

November 22, 2022 Sandra Blemster

Ah, Voice of the Beehive, that takes me back. They first came into my existence somewhere back in 1987 with their video “I Say Nothing”, a dayglo, kickass ‘indie’ record that went straight for the […]

DAVE ROWNTREE
Gigs

BLUR drummer DAVE ROWNTREE shares new track ‘Tape Measure’

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

DAVE ROWNTREE is pleased to share the new single “TAPE MEASURE” from his forthcoming debut album, Radio Songs which will be released on January 20, 2023, through Cooking Vinyl. “Tape Measure” is streaming now. It’s […]

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE
Gigs

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE announce the release of their 20th studio album – Your Future Is Your Past

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

ANTON NEWCOMBE – frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, father, force of nature – returns with the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s 20th full-length studio album Your Future Is Your Past, which will be released […]

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