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        • Peaky Blinders
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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: 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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem

          February 21, 2026

          Swedish heavy metal visionaries Avatar transformed Nottingham’s Rock City into a dark theatrical spectacle on February 17th — delivering one of the most visually captivating and musically explosive shows the venue has seen in recent […]

        • 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: September 2023

U2
News

U2 Launches ‘U2:UV ACHTUNG BABY LIVE AT SPHERE’ in Las Vegas

September 30, 2023 XS Noize

Tonight, U2 (Bono, The Edge and Adam Clayton, with Bram van den Berg sitting in on drums for Larry Mullen Jr.) lit up the Sphere stage with the opening night of their highly-anticipated U2:UV Achtung […]

U2
News

U2 unveil video for new single ‘Atomic City’

September 29, 2023 XS Noize

U2 have recorded a brand new track titled “Atomic City”, which is released today, Friday, 29th September 2023. Produced by Jacknife Lee and Steve Lillywhite, it was recorded at Sound City in LA and comes […]

Happy Mondays
Gigs

HAPPY MONDAYS announce UK tour for 2024 with special guests Inspiral Carpets & Stereo MCs

September 29, 2023 XS Noize

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 16-date UK tour for March and April 2024, which will be their only shows of 2024. They will be joined on this special run of shows by […]

The Darkness
News

THE DARKNESS announce feature-length documentary ‘Welcome To The Darkness’

September 29, 2023 XS Noize

Lightbulb Film Distribution today has announced that Welcome to The Darkness, a warts and all feature-length documentary about British rockers, The Darkness, is coming to cinemas on November 9th for one night only, plus encores. […]

Shed Seven
News

SHED SEVEN team up with Rowetta for new single ‘In Ecstasy’

September 29, 2023 XS Noize

Three decades into their career, Shed Seven are as big as ever. Let’s look at the evidence. A 6000-capacity outdoor show in Leeds: sold-out. Next month’s London show: sold out in 30 minutes. Three special […]

James
News

JAMES announce UK arena tour dates with special guests RAZORLIGHT

September 29, 2023 XS Noize

Today (29th September), James announce a UK arena tour with Razorlight as Special Guests. Following on from a hugely successful 40th Anniversary year, the band will head out on a run of dates in June […]

Depeche Mode
News

DEPECHE MODE release video for ‘My Favourite Stranger’ & unveil Vinegar Hill Sessions

September 28, 2023 XS Noize

Depeche Mode has revealed two strikingly different visual aspects of ‘My Favourite Stranger,’ another standout from its universally acclaimed Memento Mori (Columbia Records), hailed by Allmusic for its “pulsing menace” that “builds to discomfiting yet […]

U2
News

U2 to release new track ‘Atomic City’ on Friday 29th September

September 28, 2023 XS Noize

U2 have recorded a brand new track titled “Atomic City”, which will be released on Friday, 29th September 2023. Produced by Jacknife Lee and Steve Lillywhite, it was recorded at Sound City in LA and […]

Really Good Time
News

Dublin four piece REALLY GOOD TIME release brand new track ‘Mountain of Spit’

September 28, 2023 XS Noize

Much touted Dublin four-piece Really Good Time, whose exhilarating sold-out gigs have established them as one of the most exciting bands on the live and festival circuit, release their brand new track ‘Mountain of Spit’ […]

Gabrielle
News

GABRIELLE announces new album ‘A Place In Your Heart’ ahead of UK Tour

September 28, 2023 XS Noize

The inimitable Gabrielle is set to release her eighth studio album ‘A Place In Your Heart’ on May 10th 2024. The new album ‘A Place In Your Heart’ captures everything that fans adore Gabrielle for […]

Casino
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Aesthetic Appeal: The Role of Design in Online Casino Sites

September 28, 2023 XS Noize

When it comes to selecting an online casino, the aesthetic appeal of the site may not be at the top of your priority list. However, the degree to which you like playing at the casino […]

Far From Saints
Gigs

FAR FROM SAINTS announce Dublin and Belfast dates as part of major UK and Ireland tour

September 28, 2023 XS Noize

After earning a no. 5 chart position in the UK Official Albums Chart and widespread critical acclaim for their self-titled debut album, Far From Saints today announce that they will play dates at Vicar Street, […]

Jorja Smith - Falling or Flying
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Jorja Smith – Falling or Flying

September 28, 2023 Michael Barron

How many people can say by age 21 that they have toured and collaborated with Stormzy and Drake before even releasing their debut LP? With her debut LP Lost & Found taking five years to […]

Kula Shaker
News

KULA SHAKER announce brand new album ‘NATURAL MAGICK’

September 28, 2023 XS Noize

As anyone who has seen them in the flesh can tell you, Kula Shaker’s live shows are less like gigs than bonafide happenings, where the bilateral flow of positive energy feels powerful enough to levitate. […]

Madness
News

MADNESS announce new album ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie’

September 28, 2023 XS Noize

Today, one of the UK’s most beloved British bands, Madness, announces the news of their 13th full-length album, Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie. Seven years after the release of their last record, […]

Two Door Cinema Club
News

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB return with new single ‘SURE ENOUGH’ & new 2024 US and CANADA TOUR

September 28, 2023 XS Noize

Today, Two Door Cinema Club embark on a new era with their new single ‘Sure Enough’. The animated anthem crackles with the trademark energy Two Door Cinema Club have spent the last decade pushing, pulling […]

Princess Goes
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Princess Goes discuss their evolution in ‘Come of Age’

September 28, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #148 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets and speaks to Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen from Princess Goes about their 2nd album Come of Age. Come Of Age […]

The Murder Capital
News

THE MURDER CAPITAL share brand new track ‘Heart In The Hole’

September 27, 2023 XS Noize

The Murder Capital returns with a brand new single, the magisterial ‘Heart In A Hole’. ‘Heart In The Hole’ is another hypnotic honing of their sound, slowly crackling into life around looped vocals and angular, […]

The Longest Johns
Gigs

THE LONGEST JOHNS announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast

September 27, 2023 XS Noize

Having met and bonded over sea shanties across a kitchen table in their native Bristol a decade ago, The Longest Johns – Jonathan ‘JD’ Darley, Andy Yates and Robbie Sattin – have sailed the seven […]

Pet Shop Boys
News

PET SHOP BOYS announce special 30th anniversary release of their album ‘Relentless’

September 27, 2023 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys announce the upcoming release of ‘Relentless’ – a special limited edition issued to celebrate the 30th anniversary of an album which occupies a legendary status in their catalogue. Pet Shop Boys’ fifth […]

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