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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
          News

          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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Joshua Bassett
Gigs

JOSHUA BASSETT brings THE GOLDEN YEARS HEADLINE TOUR to Ulster Hall, Belfast on 17th September 2024

June 13, 2024 XS Noize

Singer, songwriter, and actor Joshua Bassett announces The Golden Years Tour featuring special guest Thomas Day. Produced by Live Nation, the 24-city North American leg kicks off on July 30 at Arizona Financial Theatre in […]

PANTERA
Gigs

Heavy metal icons PANTERA announce first tour of the UK and Ireland in over 20 years

June 13, 2024 XS Noize

Heavy metal icons PANTERA will return to the UK and Ireland in early 2025 for their first tour in over 20 years. Featuring original members, vocalist Philip H. Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, alongside guitarist […]

Mr Billy Fitzgerald
News

Mr Billy Fitzgerald releases lush new single ‘Gimme Love’

June 13, 2024 XS Noize

Almost a decade and multiple versions in the making, one of Dublin’s brightest new voices Mr Billy Fitzgerald is finally ready to release his pop masterpiece ‘Gimme Love’. A track that owes as much to […]

Def Leppard
News

DEF LEPPARD unveil brand-new single ‘Just Like 73’ featuring Tom Morello

June 13, 2024 XS Noize

Kickstarting what promises to be yet another unforgettable summer, Def Leppard unveil a brand-new standalone single entitled “Just Like 73” featuring Tom Morello today! The song arrives on 7” vinyl on August 2, 2024, and […]

Definitely Maybe 30th Anniversary Deluxe Editions
News

OASIS release previously unheard ‘Columbia (Sawmills Outtake)’

June 13, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Oasis release the first track to be revealed from the recently announced Definitely Maybe 30th Anniversary Deluxe Editions. Watch the new ‘Columbia (Sawmills Outtake)’ lyric video below. Available on 30th August 2024 on Big […]

October Drift
News

OCTOBER DRIFT announce new album ‘Blame The Young’

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

Highly acclaimed indie rock collective October Drift have announced their new album Blame The Young. Their third album will be released on September 27th 2024 via Physical Education Recordings. With the album announcement the band […]

And So I Watch You From Afar
News

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR release new single ‘North Coast Megafauna’

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

Irish post-rock outfit And So I Watch You From Afar have released ‘North Coast Megafauna’, the latest single from their forthcoming 7th album ‘Megafauna’ which is set for release on the 9th of August, 2024 […]

Pale Waves
News

PALE WAVES announce their fourth album ‘Smitten’ & share lead single ‘Perfume’

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

PALE WAVES make their hotly anticipated return with news of their fourth album Smitten, to be released on 20 September via Dirty Hit. The band have also shared “Perfume” the lead single from the album, […]

Coldplay
Features

6 of Coldplay’s best-selling songs of all time

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

If you’re a lover of rock music, then you must have been thrilled by the symphonies of ‘Fix You’ or the rhythmic melodies of ‘Sky Full of Stars’. Or perhaps, you must have been among […]

Unlock the Mysteries of Successful Dating
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Unlock the Mysteries of Successful Dating

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

Dating can be a challenging endeavor, filled with uncertainty and excitement. In today’s fast-paced world, understanding the nuances of successful dating is crucial for forming meaningful connections. This article will explore key strategies that can […]

Gareth Dunlop
Podcast

Navigating the Unknown: An Interview with Gareth Dunlop on ‘Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know!’

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #182 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to renowned Pop Artist Gareth Dunlop about his highly anticipated third album, ‘Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know.’ Welcome To The […]

Myles Kennedy
Gigs

MYLES KENNEDY announces headline solo show in The Limelight, Belfast on 6th December 2024

June 11, 2024 XS Noize

Following a year on the road alongside Slash and the Conspirators, American singer, guitarist, and songwriter Myles Kennedy has announced a solo show in The Limelight on 6th December 2024. As a prolific songwriter, powerhouse […]

Humanist
News

HUMANIST share new single ‘Brother’ feat Dave Gahan from upcoming album ‘On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World’

June 11, 2024 XS Noize

Following the singles “The Beginning (My God)” and “Too Many Rivals”, today Humanist share the anthemic new single “Brother” from their upcoming album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World out 26th July […]

Manbird - Bowie’s in Newcastle
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Manbird – Bowie’s in Newcastle

June 11, 2024 XS Noize

‘MANBIRD!? “I have no idea what it means. Ask Steve Hands, he came up with it. No, don’t ask him. He won’t know either”. Richard Vernon struggles to account for the name. ‘I can describe […]

Boy George
Gigs

CULTURE CLUB announce a UK and Ireland arena tour this December

June 10, 2024 XS Noize

Music icons Boy George and Culture Club are thrilled to announce a major UK and Ireland arena tour this December, celebrating their first two monumental albums, ‘Kissing to Be Clever’ and ‘Colour by Numbers’. Culture […]

Rammstein
News

Everything You Need to Know About Rammstein’s European Stadium Tour 2024.

June 10, 2024 XS Noize

The legendary German industrial metal band known for their explosive live performances and theatrical stage presence, are currently embarking on their highly anticipated 2024 European Stadium Tour. Metal music fans across 15 European countries will […]

The Shamrock Tenors
Gigs

The Shamrock Tenors announce headline show at Millennium Forum, Derry

June 10, 2024 XS Noize

Irish music’s most exciting new hit, the Shamrock Tenors, are bringing their international hit show to the Millennium Forum for the first time, for one night only on the 22nd of June. Featuring performers from […]

Little Treblemakers
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Sydney of Little Treblemakers Talks ‘Guitar Man’ & Future Plans

June 10, 2024 Rebecca Haslam

In recent months, there’s been growing discussion over the importance of music programs, especially for young kids. Little Treblemakers know just how important music and such programs are first-hand – and as a music program […]

LIVE REVIEW: Richard Hawley at Eventim Apollo, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Richard Hawley at Eventim Apollo, London

June 10, 2024 Amanda Stock

Richard Hawley’s latest album, In This City They Call You Love, was released a week ago and has received critical acclaim from just about everybody in the music press. So this gig in London’s Eventim […]

The Zombies at Barbican Centre, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Zombies at Barbican Centre, London

June 10, 2024 Michael Barron

This show commemorated 60 years since the St Albans-formed band began recording at the then-Decca Studios in West Hampstead in 1964. This achievement is remarkable, especially considering The Zombies amicably split in 1967, believing they […]

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