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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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Ryan McMullan
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN announces Empire Music Hall, Belfast show on Monday 4th November

August 30, 2024 XS Noize

Writing songs and then touring the world with them is the dream for any singer-songwriter. That dream was what Ryan McMullan had been chasing for many years. The Portaferry native has a voice that can […]

Manic Street Preachers
News

Manic Street Preachers share new single ‘Decline & Fall’

August 30, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Manic Street Preachers release their first new music since ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’, which reached No 1 in the Official UK Album Charts in September 2021. ‘Decline & Fall’ is the first track to […]

Haircut One Hundred
News

HAIRCUT ONE HUNDRED share ‘The Unloving Plum’ – their first new music in 40 years

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

The original chapter of Haircut One Hundred beamed briefly yet brightly. They achieved the kind of success that they could have only dreamed of four UK Top 10 hits, all of which were definitive ‘80s […]

tess parks
News

TESS PARKS shares video for new single ‘Crown Shy’ from upcoming album ‘Pomegranate’

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

Canada-born, London-based singer-songwriter Tess Parks is today revealing her latest single, “Crown Shy” – the second to be lifted from her newly-announced solo album, ‘Pomegranate’, out October 25th via Fuzz Club. Parks is also announcing […]

THE CURE - NOVEMBRE: LIVE IN FRANCE 2022
News

NAKED Record Club announce the release of The Cure’s first new material in 16 years

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

NAKED Record Club announces ’THE CURE – NOVEMBRE: LIVE IN FRANCE 2022’, a double A-Side 12” Eco-Vinyl single featuring two live tracks recorded during the French leg of The Cure’s ‘Shows of a Lost World’ […]

THIN LIZZY
News

THIN LIZZY founding member ERIC BELL to be honoured with Legend Award

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre proudly announces that this year’s Legend Award recipient is Eric Bell. The presentation will be made by PRS for Music at the Northern Ireland Music Prize on Wednesday, 13th November, […]

Paris Paloma
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Paris Paloma – Cacophony

August 29, 2024 Amanda Stock

Suppose you’ve been on TikTok in the last year or so. In that case, you may have come across singer/songwriter Paris Paloma and her anthem of feminist rage, “Labour”, – whether via the song itself […]

The Smile
News

THE SMILE announce new album ‘Cutouts’ set for release on October 4th

August 28, 2024 XS Noize

The Smile today announce the details of a new album titled Cutouts, set for release on October 4th via XL Recordings. Two new tracks off the record are released today “Foreign Spies” and “Zero Sum,” […]

Makes My Blood Dance
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Talking with EV0 and Jon Kristian of Makes My Blood Dance

August 28, 2024 Randall Radic

Brooklyn-based electro-goth-punk, disco-metal group Makes My Blood Dance, whose sound incorporates cyberpunk, synth-wave, metal, and pop elements, recently released their new single/music video, “Heavy Metal Amour.” Founded by frontman EVO and Jon Kristian (guitar, programming), […]

The WAEVE
News

The WAEVE share new track ‘Broken Boys’ from their upcoming second album ‘City Lights’

August 28, 2024 XS Noize

‘Broken Boys’ is the brand new track from The WAEVE – composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall – and is out now. ‘Broken Boys’ is the propulsive Cabaret Voltaire-like third single taken from […]

Yannis & The Yaw ft. Tony Allen
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Yannis & The Yaw ft. Tony Allen – Lagos Paris London EP

August 28, 2024 Lori Gava

In 2016, Yannis Philippakis, Foals’ frontman, was coming off their tour for the 2015 album What Went Down. He investigated setting up studio time with legendary drummer Tony Allen to stretch his musical chops. Percussionist […]

Oasis
Gigs

OASIS Reunite: Liam & Noel Gallagher Officially Announce Epic Summer 2025 Tour

August 27, 2024 XS Noize

Oasis today ended years of feverish speculation with the confirmation of a long-awaited run of UK and Ireland shows forming the domestic leg of their OASIS LIVE 25 world tour. In the summer of 2025, […]

fiasco jam
Gigs

Manchester’s FIASCO JAM Drop Debut EP & Reveal Upcoming Live Dates

August 27, 2024 XS Noize

Fiasco Jam is a five-piece indie rock band from Manchester. Their debut release, Broken Bridges EP, was released in July. It was recorded at the legendary Volta Lab Studios in Rochdale. The EP captures Fiasco […]

LIVE REVIEW: Death Cab for Cutie & The Postal Service at All Points East
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Death Cab for Cutie & The Postal Service at All Points East

August 27, 2024 Michael Barron

This year’s All Points East delivered a series of spectacular moments, starting with producer Kaytranada, who captivated the audience with his hits, including Victoria Monet’s “Alright.” The festival hit a triple high with three standout […]

Billie Eilish
Gigs

All you need to know about seeing Billie Eilish in Amsterdam

August 26, 2024 XS Noize

Billie Eilish announced her seventh tour, “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour”, on April 29, 2024, following the release of her third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft”, on May 17, 2024. The […]

LIVE REVIEW: Malaki at The Workmans Club, Dublin
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Malaki at The Workmans Club, Dublin

August 26, 2024 Aaron Kavanagh

Saturday, August 24th, 2024, was not a good day to be in the middle of Dublin City. The annual Aer Lingus College Football series brought the American football teams representing Georgia Tech and Florida State […]

LIVE REVIEW: LCD Soundsystem at All Points East, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: LCD Soundsystem at All Points East, London

August 26, 2024 Michael Barron

All Points East has consistently brought top-tier music to the East End of London, with past headliners like Nick Cave and The Strokes. In 2024, the festival kicked off with an electrifying performance by producer […]

Faithless
News

FAITHLESS announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast in November

August 23, 2024 XS Noize

Faithless announces a 21-date Champion Sound UK/EU tour. This includes the homecoming date at London’s iconic O2 Academy Brixton on the 14th of November. Following rave reviews for their recent headline performance at Glastonbury, Wilderness, […]

Pixies
News

PIXIES share new song ‘Oyster Beds’ from their upcoming album ‘The Night the Zombies Came’

August 23, 2024 XS Noize

Today Pixies share new song ‘Oyster Beds’, taken from their recently announced studio album The Night the Zombies Came, due for release on 25th October via BMG.  Released today, ‘Oyster Beds’ is a raw and […]

FONTAINES D.C.
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. – Romance

August 22, 2024 Iam Burn

Skinty Fia gave Fontaines D.C. their first Irish and UK Number 1 album in 2022 and further elevated their status as a band to sit up and take notice of. And many people did. With […]

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