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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 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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John Bramwell
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I Am Kloot’s John Bramwell releases new single ‘A World Full Of Flowers’

January 31, 2024 XS Noize

One of the country’s most underrated singer-songwriters, John Bramwell, announces the first single, ‘A World Full Of Flowers’, from his remarkable new album The Light Fantastic, out February 23rd via Townsend Music. ‘A World Full […]

Gaming
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Ways in Which Technology is Transforming the Casino and Gaming Industry

January 31, 2024 XS Noize

Technological advancement has brought a lot of improvement to the gaming industry, one of them being the introduction of online casinos. You can now enjoy your casino games just in the comfort of your home […]

Pet Shop Boys
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PET SHOP BOYS announce the release of a brand-new studio album ‘Nonetheless’

January 31, 2024 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys start a busy 2024 by announcing the forthcoming release of a brand-new, 10-track studio album, ‘Nonetheless’, on Parlophone Records on April 26 and five special performances at London’s Royal Opera House in […]

Resonance and Evolution: A Journey with John Power of Cast on 'Love Is The Call'
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Resonance and Evolution: A Journey with John Power of Cast on ‘Love Is The Call’

January 31, 2024 XS Noize

In episode #165 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar engages in a captivating conversation with John Power, the lead singer of Cast, exploring their latest musical endeavour, Love Is The Call. This marks a […]

Gaming Resorts
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5 Best Live Music Venues in Gaming Resorts Around the World

January 30, 2024 XS Noize

Gaming resorts worldwide aren’t just about the thrill of the gamble; they’re also epicenters of live entertainment, offering some of the most spectacular music venues. From iconic stages to intimate bars, these places bring together […]

Gruff Rhys - Sadness Sets Me Free
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Gruff Rhys – Sadness Sets Me Free

January 30, 2024 Sandra Blemster

Gruff Rhys releases his new album Sadness Sets Me Free on Rough Trade Records. Amazingly, this is the 25th album he has released in his 35-year career, individually and collaboratively, and as a member of […]

Michael Head
News

MICHAEL HEAD announces new album ‘Loophole’ UK Tour dates & long-awaited autobiography

January 30, 2024 XS Noize

Sixty-two years of music, loves, losses, long summer days and longer, darker nights are vividly recalled by ‘our greatest living songwriter’, Michael Head and The Red Elastic Band as he plays out flickering scenes from […]

Bad_Nerve
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Bad Nerves at Dingwalls, Camden

January 29, 2024 Denise Esposito

Bad Nerves played a sold-out show at Dingwalls in Camden, London, on 27 January 2024. The five-piece ‘Powerpop-RocknRoll’ band set the crowd on fire with their infectious energy and catchy tunes.         […]

Eirewave
News

EIREWAVE RADIO expands its network with a new frequency in Belfast on DAB+

January 29, 2024 XS Noize

Eirewave, the premier destination for celebrating the vibrant pop-rock scene of the UK and Ireland, proudly announces the expansion of its broadcast with a new frequency on DAB+ in Belfast. Since its inception in 2022, […]

IDLE
Gigs

IDLES announce second Belfast show due to phenomenal demand

January 29, 2024 XS Noize

Having returned to the live arena with an incendiary, life-affirming celebration of a gig at London’s Village Underground, IDLES today announce that their 2024 world tour is being extended with additional dates spanning North America, […]

ENOLA GAY
Gigs

ENOLA GAY announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

January 26, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast-based Irish noise punk mob was formed in late 2019. Venomous hip-hop-inspired vocals that are as uncompromising as the guitars are unforgiving, layered on a rhythm section that draws as much from left-field electronica and […]

Seth Glier
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Seth Glier – Everything

January 26, 2024 Randall Radic

Grammy-nominated folk-pop singer-songwriter Seth Glier unveils his latest album, Everything, featuring eight compelling tracks that invite listeners to envision a future where humanity and the planet undergo a transformative restoration. The inspiration for the album’s […]

the Zutons
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THE ZUTONS share new single ‘Creeping On The Dancefloor’

January 26, 2024 XS Noize

Today, the Zutons share ‘Creeping On The Dancefloor, ‘ their first new single in 16 years. Taken from the forthcoming album The Big Decider, out 26th April, ‘Creeping On The Dancefloor’ marks a feel-good return […]

IN FOCUS// Depeche Mode @ Utilita Arena, Birmingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Depeche Mode @ Utilita Arena, Birmingham

January 26, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

Depeche Mode delivered an electrifying performance in Birmingham on January 24th, showcasing their musical prowess in a spectacular manner. The current lineup, featuring Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Peter Gordeno, and Christian Eigner, took the stage […]

Liam Gallagher and John Squire
Gigs

Liam Gallagher and John Squire announce first tour together and debut album

January 26, 2024 XS Noize

The news that Manchester icons Liam Gallagher and John Squire were collaborating on a new project ignited a wave of anticipation – uniting the personality and attitude of the Oasis frontman’s vocals with the remarkable […]

The Umbrellas - Fairweather Friend
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Umbrellas – Fairweather Friend

January 25, 2024 Randall Radic

San Francisco Bay Area indie-pop ensemble The Umbrellas unveils their second album, Fairweather Friend, hot on the heels of its self-titled debut in 2021. Comprising Matt Ferrera (vocals, guitar), Nick Oka (bass), Keith Frerichs (drums), […]

James
News

JAMES announce details of new studio album ‘Yummy’

January 25, 2024 XS Noize

JAMES announce full details of their new album to be released on 12 April. YUMMY is the band’s 18th studio album and was produced by Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, Jarvis Cocker, Jon Hopkins, Imogen Heap, […]

NATURAL MAGICK
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Kula Shaker – Natural Magick

January 25, 2024 Michael Barron

In 2022, Kula Shaker unveiled their most ambitious and thematic album, 1st Congregational Church of Eternal Love and Free Hugs. Following the album’s release, the band reunited with their original lineup, welcoming organist Jay Darlington […]

FRANK TURNER
News

FRANK TURNER announces his tenth album ‘Undefeated’ – Hear new single ‘Do One’

January 25, 2024 XS Noize

FRANK TURNER is set to release his tenth album ‘Undefeated’ on 3rd May, which he today launches with the new single “Do One”. ‘Undefeated’ follows his first UK #1 album, 2022’s ‘FTHC’, and is the […]

THOM SOUTHERN
News

THOM SOUTHERN to release a new single ‘Hey What’s Happenin?’ this Friday, 26th January

January 25, 2024 XS Noize

Returning with his first music of 2024 – THOM SOUTHERN – is releasing a new single, “HEY WHAT’S HAPPENIN?” this Friday, 26th January. The enigmatic Irish songsmith has been busy in 2023 writing and producing […]

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