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          Sananda Maitreya Releases Remastered Edition of Neither Fish Nor Flesh as Part of ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’

          February 7, 2026

          Sananda Maitreya releases the newly remastered version of his visionary second album, 1989’s ‘Neither Fish Nor Flesh: A Soundtrack of Love, Faith, Hope & Destruction’. It is the latest instalment in ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’, a remastered […]

          Steven Wilson
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          Steven Wilson launches Headphone Dust – a home for pristine high-res & immersive audio

          February 6, 2026

          Steven Wilson has announced details of a new online platform that will become the one-stop home for his renowned, Grammy-nominated spatial audio mixes, making “studio-quality immersive sound accessible to everyone”. The platform represents a major shift […]

          Deftones
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          Deftones announce major headline show at Irish Museum of Modern Art

          February 6, 2026

          Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones have announced a summer show at Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin on August 25th 2026, with special guests IDLES. This announcement comes ahead of the band’s sold-out […]

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          Helicon x Al Lover - Arise
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Helicon x Al Lover – Arise

          February 10, 2026

          Scottish band Helicon were formed in Glasgow’s East Kilbride by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes. They are a collective of musicians whose experimental sounds blend psychedelia, sitar, electronica and guitars to create a fuzzed-up wall […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST - Dagger
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST – Dagger

          February 9, 2026

          Manchester’s post-punk titans IST IST have never been a band to do things by halves. Rising from the city’s underground with a fiercely independent DIY ethic, they’ve spent years carving out a sonic identity as […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms

          February 4, 2026

          British rock band Marmozets delivered an electric, sweat-soaked performance at Rescue Rooms on 26 January, turning the packed venue into a wall of noise and movement. Demand was so intense that security were forced to […]

        • 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 […]

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          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. […]

          Dani Larkin
          Podcast

          Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin: life, loss, and learning to stay open | XS Noize Podcast #268

          February 3, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of […]

          Paul Draper
          Podcast

          Paul Draper on Mansun Retold: revisiting old songs with new perspective | XS Noize Podcast #267

          January 27, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Paul Draper to talk about Mansun Retold — a project shaped by distance, perspective, and the strange experience of meeting your younger […]

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Olivia Rodrigo
Gigs

Olivia Rodrigo announces her biggest Irish show yet for Dublin’s Marlay Park on 24 June 2025

November 12, 2024 XS Noize

3X GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo has announced her biggest Irish show yet for Dublin’s Marlay Park on 24 June 2025.  Less than four years since Olivia Rodrigo emerged to critical acclaim as a solo […]

Ferocious Dog with String Orchestra – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne Credit: Iam Burn
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog with String Orchestra – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

November 11, 2024 Iam Burn

Bands performing with orchestral accompaniment are nothing new. Deep Purple, Pink Floyd and Metallica are just a few of those who have blended these musical styles previously. Ferocious Dog has also done this at the […]

Roger Daltrey
Gigs

Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey announces solo UK tour

November 11, 2024 XS Noize

Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey will be hitting the road in 2025 on a special solo tour packed with classic The Who songs, solo hits and his now-famous Q&A sessions, in which he opens up […]

Robbie Williams
Gigs

Robbie Williams announces Croke Park show on Saturday, August 23rd 2025

November 11, 2024 XS Noize

Robbie Williams today announces his highly anticipated 2025 tour. This tour will see the global icon perform in cities across the UK, Ireland, and Europe next summer, including a show at Croke Park on Saturday, […]

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Gigs

Dua Lipa to Perform in Madrid as Part of Radical Optimism Tour

November 11, 2024 XS Noize

“Spain is amazing, Madrid is exceptional!” These words were uttered by Dua Lipa during her last visit to Madrid, where she performed at the Mad Cool Festival in July this year. Undoubtedly, she sent fans […]

ED SHEERAN announces extra date for The O2's 10th Birthday
Gigs

Ed Sheeran 2025 Tour: Dates, Venues, Tickets and More

November 8, 2024 XS Noize

English pop sensation, Ed Sheeran, announced the end of his massive tour after more than three years on the road. In an Instagram video posted on July 5, 2025, he said: “In 2025, Mathematics Tour […]

DOVES
Gigs

DOVES announce their first live dates since 2019, with three intimate dates minus Jimi Goodwin

November 8, 2024 XS Noize

DOVES have announced three intimate live dates following the release of their first new music in over four years earlier this week. After thrilling fans with the dystopian opus “Renegade,” lifted from their upcoming sixth […]

LIVE REVIEW: They Might Be Giants – Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne Credit: Iam Burn
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: They Might Be Giants – Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne

November 8, 2024 Iam Burn

I first encountered They Might Be Giants in 1989. Their track ‘Ana Ng’ was featured on the compilation album Indie Top 20 Volume 7. It grabbed my attention, and before I knew it, I was buying their […]

ANTON NEWCOMBE
News

Brian Jonestown Massacre share new track ‘Don’t Look At Me,’ featuring Aimee Nash

November 8, 2024 XS Noize

Brian Jonestown Massacre released their first new music in nearly two years, ‘Don’t Look At Me,’ featuring Aimee Nash, on 8 November. They will tour the UK and Europe in January / February 2025. ANTON […]

the Levellers
News

Levellers release stunning live Collective version of ‘Wheels’

November 7, 2024 XS Noize

Revered British band the Levellers return with their much-loved acoustic Collective in spring 2025. Having thrilled fans and critics with two highly acclaimed acoustic tours and albums in recent years, the Levellers Collective will embark […]

Piper Connolly
Interviews

Interview with Teen Pop-Punk and Alt-Pop Innovator Piper Connolly

November 7, 2024 Randall Radic

Teen pop-punk meets alt-pop innovator Piper Connolly recently unveiled her new single, “welcome back girl.” Connolly shares, “I wrote the song after seeing a friend rediscover herself after a very difficult time. She had completely […]

East 17
News

Tony Mortimer Celebrates The 30th Anniversary of The East 17 Christmas Classic ‘Stay Another Day’ With A Host of Activity

November 7, 2024 XS Noize

East 17’s ‘Stay Another Day’ has become one of the all-time most beloved Christmas hits. It spent five weeks at #1 when it was first released in 1994 – beating Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want […]

Fiaa Hamilton
News

Fiaa Hamilton takes a dark turn with new single ‘Boy Like You’

November 7, 2024 XS Noize

Fiaa Hamilton is in the middle of her ascension from TikTik LIVE’s Breakthrough Star award winner to next up pop sensation. Now her storytelling alt-pop takes a darker turn with the single ‘Boy Like You’, […]

Jody and the Jerms
Video Premiere

From Oxford with love: Jody and the Jerms shoots right to your ‘Winter Heart’

November 6, 2024 XS Noize

As we draw closer to the end of what has certainly been a bonkers year in many parts of the world, we will spent the next month seeing off November and greeting the oncoming season. […]

Tom Meighan
News

Tom Meighan shares new single ‘Better Life’ from his forthcoming album ‘Roadrunner’

November 6, 2024 XS Noize

TOM MEIGHAN shares new single ‘Better Life’, taken from his forthcoming album ‘Roadrunner’, to be released on 24th January on Blue Rocket Records. He will tour the UK this December. ‘Better Life’ finds Tom Meighan […]

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats
News

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats The UK’s biggest immersive VR experience comes to Belfast in 2025

November 6, 2024 XS Noize

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats, the internationally acclaimed, award-winning interactive VR adventure that transports you into the heart of the Acid House movement is coming to Belfast in 2025 at the stunning Carlisle Memorial Church […]

IN FOCUS// Soft Play at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Soft Play at Rock City, Nottingham

November 6, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

English punk rock duo Soft Play (formerly known as Slaves) unleashed their raw, electrifying energy at Nottingham’s Rock City, delivering a night that captured the band’s reputation for intense, unforgettable performances. From the moment Isaac […]

Hard-Fi
Podcast

Reviving the Anthem: Richard Archer on Hard-Fi’s ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’ EP and the Band’s Bold New Era

November 6, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #199 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Hard-Fi frontman Richard Archer about their forthcoming Don’t Go Making Plans EP. Hard-Fi makes a highly anticipated return with their new Don’t Go […]

blk.
Gigs

DJ/Producer blk. announces his biggest Irish headline show at Belsonic on Friday, June 27th, 2025

November 5, 2024 XS Noize

Following a sold-out 3 Arena and Emerge Belfast shows one of Ireland’s fastest rising DJ/Producer blk. announces his biggest Irish headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Friday, June 27th, 2025. The […]

Billie Eilish
Gigs

Everything You Need to Know About Seeing Billie Eilish in Sweden

November 5, 2024 XS Noize

The “Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour” which began in Canada is months away from making a stop at Stockholm in Sweden on the 23 and 24 April, 2025. Following the release of her third […]

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