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        • Peter Gabriel
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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 […]

        • 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
        • 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
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          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 […]

          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 […]

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The Levellers
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Levellers at Hackney Empire, London

May 25, 2023 Michael Barron

When the Levellers took their first acoustic album, We The Collective, of reinterpreted old and new songs on tour in 2018, the London leg took them to Camden Roundhouse in North London. Five years later, […]

Boy & Bear
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Boy & Bear – Boy & Bear

May 25, 2023 Sam Williams

Marking their first album since the pre-pandemic Suck on Light, Australian indie quintet Boy & Bear are back with their self-titled album. Boy & Bear is the band’s fifth studio album, but it’s the first […]

Sasha Samara
News

Irish Indie-pop artist SASHA SAMARA releases debut EP ‘Why Am I Still Here, I Never Learn’

May 25, 2023 XS Noize

Sasha Samara is an exciting, new voice in indie pop music. Coating her music in an endearing honesty, she threads together observations and exclamations that are underlined by a thrilling specificity. All of this is […]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor
News

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares video for new single ‘Lost in the Sunshine’

May 25, 2023 XS Noize

Following her recent single ‘Breaking The Circle’ and latest track ‘Everything is Sweet’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor recently released the new single ‘Lost in the Sunshine’ and has today shared the charming Italian filmed video for the […]

Dan Croll
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Dan Croll on his fourth studio album ‘Fools’

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #131 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Dan Croll to discuss his latest album, Fools. Returning to his familiar haunt Montrose Recording in Richmond, VA, where he also recorded his 2020 […]

EXTRANAUTS
News

Irish psychedelic/electronic pop sextet – EXTRANAUTS share new track ‘Everybody in the Nite’

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Irish psychedelic/electronic pop sextet – EXTRANAUTS – have revealed their latest offering, “Everybody in the Nite”, taken from their upcoming debut album ‘The Alchemist’ (out 2 June 2023). With its disco-fied beats, elasticised basslines, and […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL announce TWO 2023 albums with new single – WILD BIRD

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Singular psych-folk-pop-rock wanderers, The Coral revel in a resurgent phase of artistic enquiry and announce that TWO albums will be released later this year at the same time as revealing their first new music since […]

Andrew Cushin
News

ANDREW CUSHIN announces the release of his hotly anticipated debut album ‘Waiting For The Rain’

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

What springs to mind when you hear mention of Newcastle Upon Tyne? A resurgent football club, coal, brown ale, Viz comic, Alan Shearer, The Animals, Prefab Sprout, Sting, and Get Carter, maybe? To that illustrious […]

Depeche Mode
News

DEPECHE MODE release video for ‘Wagging Tongue’ directed by The Sacred Egg

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Depeche Mode has unveiled the starkly beautiful and intensely provocative video for ‘Wagging Tongue,’ the second visual interpretation of a track from its universally acclaimed 15th studio album, Memento Mori (Columbia Records). Directed by The […]

IN FOCUS// The Pretenders at Limelight 1, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Pretenders at Limelight 1, Belfast

May 24, 2023 Bernie McAllister

English-American rock band Pretenders played an amazing show last night at Limelight 1, Belfast, as part of their UK and Irish tour. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic images.          […]

Greta Van Fleet
News

GRETA VAN FLEET release ‘Sacred The Thread’ live video

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Following from the release of their brand new track ‘Sacred The Thread’ on Friday, Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet have shared a live performance video available to watch below. ‘Sacred The Thread’ is the […]

Swim Deep
Gigs

SWIM DEEP ‘Where The Heaven Are We’ – ten year anniversary show at Limelight, Belfast

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Notorious in indie folklore, the premier ‘B-Town’ dream-pop outfit have toured internationally, from Glastonbury’s ‘Other Stage’ to numerous festivals in Bangkok, Shanghai, and across China, Europe & the US. Swim Deep have previously had both […]

Rianne Downey
Gigs

Scottish singer-songwriter RIANNE DOWNEY announces headline show at Lavery’s, Belfast

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Rianne Downey has just announced her headline gig in Lavery’s, Belfast, on December 3rd 2023. Rianne is a versatile and innovative performer. Busking on the streets of Glasgow provided the best foundation for […]

BEN HEMSLEY
Gigs

UK DJ/Producer BEN HEMSLEY announces headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

UK DJ/Producer BEN HEMSLEY has rapidly established himself as one of the hottest new talents in dance music! Underpinned by an unquenchable passion for dance music, Ben’s down-to-earth nature and humble working-class background has seen […]

50 CENT
Gigs

Due to phenomenal demand 50 CENT adds extra date at 3Arena, Dublin

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Earlier this month, EMMY® and GRAMMY® award-winning multi-hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, announced The Final Lap Tour, a global tour in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of his game-changing debut album, Get Rich or Die […]

Loco Land
Gigs

LOCO LAND a brand new festival for Belfast will take place at Custom House Square on Fri 4th August 2023

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Loco Land a brand new festival for Belfast will take place at Custom House Square, Belfast Fri 4th August 2023. EXAMPLE. Born in London as Elliot John Gleave, the artist known simply as Example took […]

KiD RAiN
News

KiD RAiN shares new single ‘Half’ after an early clip of the song picked up 500,000 views on TikTok

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

KiD RAiN has emerged as a major contender for the UK’s next major crossover pop artist, having exceeded 250 million video views plus 30 million streams as well as selling out his debut headline tour […]

Togi
News

Rising rapper Togi announces the upcoming release of his highly anticipated debut album

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Togi has recently announced the upcoming release of his highly anticipated debut album, which is set to feature collaborations with well-known artists. Collaborations often serve as a fantastic opportunity for up-and-coming artists to expand their […]

TEENAGE FANCLUB
News

TEENAGE FANCLUB announce new album, ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ – Hear lead track ‘Foreign Land’

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Teenage Fanclub today announce their new album, ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, due out 22nd September via their own label PeMa in the UK/Europe and Merge in the US. To accompany the announcement the band has shared […]

The Florentinas
News

THE FLORENTINAS announce their new single ‘Miami’ & Dublin headline show

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT headline at Empire Music Hall, Belfast show last month, one of Ireland’s most exciting bands, The Florentinas are back with their new single ‘Miami’ released on May 23rd. The Bangor four-piece […]

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