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        • Kodaline
          News

          Kodaline Bring Their ‘Farewell Tour’ to Belfast’s Ulster Hall — June 17, 2026

          February 23, 2026

          One of the biggest Irish bands of the modern era, Kodaline have announced a very special warm up show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Wednesday 17th June 2026 ahead of their Farewell Tour live […]

          Gene
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          Gene Announce Roundhouse Dates Following Sold-Out Comeback Shows

          February 23, 2026

          Indie-rock stars Gene have announced they will play two dates at The Roundhouse in London in October 2026. After a 21-year hiatus, Gene returned last year to perform three comeback shows that all sold-out within […]

          Sex Pistols
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          Sex Pistols feat Frank Carter announce Anarchy In The U.K. Tour

          February 23, 2026

          A definitive sound in rock since 1976 and one of the most important bands in music history, celebrate 50 years of punk this winter. Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock of Sex Pistols once again join forces with Frank Carter for one […]

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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 […]

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          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 […]

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          ‘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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • 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
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          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
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          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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        • 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 […]

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          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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Amanda Stock
Amanda is passionate for electronic music and in particular her devotion to Depeche Mode, a band that has remained a constant throughout her life since she saw them for the first time at Hammersmith Odeon in 1983, aged 15.Amanda contributes to album reviews mostly but has also written several “introducing” type features. Amanda loves discovering and writing about new music. Fave band : Depeche Mode Fave album: Violator
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Live Review: DEPECHE MODE Play The BARROWLANDS, Glasgow – 26th March 2017 1
Live Reviews

Live Review: DEPECHE MODE Play The BARROWLANDS, Glasgow – 26th March 2017

March 28, 2017 Amanda Stock

Depeche Mode’s headlining appearance at the BBC6 Music Festival was always going to be a very, very special event. This is a band that pulls in stadium attendances of in excess of 68,000 – tickets […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  “VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR” – Bruce Woolley and Polly Scattergood
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: “VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR” – Bruce Woolley and Polly Scattergood

February 24, 2017 Amanda Stock

Video Killed The Radio Star is internationally one of the most instantly recognisable songs of all time. Written by Bruce Woolley, Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, the original Buggles music video is famous for being […]

Track of the Day:  Club Drive - “Spare Time”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Club Drive – “Spare Time”

February 20, 2017 Amanda Stock

Previously featured on XS Noize, British pop band Club Drive have released their brand new single Spare Time, which is out now on NUA Entertainment. ‘Spare Time’ follows the 2016 release of their debut EP […]

Album Review: The XX – “I See You”
Album Reviews

Album Review: The XX – “I See You”

January 16, 2017 Amanda Stock

Atmospheric English indie pop group the xx formed in South London in 2005 when band members, Oliver Sim, Romy Madley- Croft and Jamie Smith were still at secondary school. They released their stunning, critically and […]

Review: Love Amongst Ruin - “Way To Your Heart” EP
Album Reviews

Review: Love Amongst Ruin – “Way To Your Heart” EP

December 9, 2016 Amanda Stock

Love Amongst Ruin enjoyed huge success with the release of their sophomore album Lose Your Way last year, with the accompanying acoustic album, recorded over one weekend, released earlier this year. They’re now back with […]

Track of the Day: Cardiochaos - “Wine & Champagne”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Cardiochaos – “Wine & Champagne”

December 2, 2016 Amanda Stock

Cardiochaos is the solo electro-alternative pop music project of Viennese musician and filmmaker, Peter Brunner. Brunner suffers from extrasystoles that he feels in his chest – additional heart beats that appear between regular beats, known […]

Track of the Day: Laura Nox - “Save A Little Love”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Laura Nox – “Save A Little Love”

November 21, 2016 Amanda Stock

Amid a thriving new wave of Swedish pop talent comes the exciting and mysterious Laura Nox who has unveiled the official video to her debut single Save A Little Love, out now on Warner Music […]

Track of the Day: Dede (Feat: Alan Wilder) – “Calling the Clock”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Dede (Feat: Alan Wilder) – “Calling the Clock”

November 18, 2016 Amanda Stock

XS NOIZE brings to you today a rather special exclusive – the introduction of a brand new artist – singer/songwriter Dede from London with her first single release Calling The Clock featuring none other than […]

On Dead Waves
Album Reviews

Review: On Dead Waves – Blackbird EP

October 31, 2016 Amanda Stock

Polly Scattergood and James Chapman (MAPS) aka onDeadWaves have announced the Blackbird EP released on 28th October 2016. The EP follows the release of their debut album, featured previously at XS Noize which came out […]

Album Review: Model Depose – “Splitting Light”
Album Reviews

Album Review: Model Depose – “Splitting Light”

September 30, 2016 Amanda Stock

When it comes to electronic music, especially with a retro flavour, standing out from the crowd is easier said than done. The genre is currently saturated with bands competing to be the new sound of […]

Review: Blondage EP – Blondage
Album Reviews

Review: Blondage EP – Blondage

September 16, 2016 Amanda Stock

Today marks the release of the self-titled debut EP from Blondage, the Danish electronic-duo comprising of Esben Andersen and Pernille Smith –Sivertsen who are based in Copenhagen. The EP is mixed by Esben and Mags […]

Album Review: David Brent - Life On The Road
Album Reviews

Album Review: David Brent – Life On The Road

September 1, 2016 Amanda Stock

“Life On The Road” is the debut album by Ricky Gervais as David Brent, the character he created and made famous as part of his ground-breaking, award-winning BBC2 comedy “The Office”. Released in conjunction with […]

Track of the Day: Club Drive - 'Dangerous'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Club Drive – ‘Dangerous’

August 26, 2016 Amanda Stock

Xs Noize presents today a brand new UK pop band called Club Drive and their debut track “Dangerous”. They have already developed a sizeable fanbase through their own social media ahead of any engagement with wide […]

Track of the Day: Empathy Test - Demons / Seeing Stars
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Empathy Test – Demons / Seeing Stars

August 17, 2016 Amanda Stock

London’s Empathy Test are back with double A-Side Demons/Seeing Stars, the first taste of their forthcoming debut album. Since releasing their stunning debut EP, “Losing Touch” in 2014, followed by their second, “Throwing Stones”, the enigmatic […]

Track of the Day: Perpacity - '9725 - Listen
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Perpacity – ‘9725 – Listen

August 5, 2016 Amanda Stock

British-Danish synth pop duo Perpacity are releasing 9725, the lead single from their forthcoming second album Arise on 19th August. For those unfamiliar with the band, they are Ian Harling and Martin Nyrup who live in […]

Track of the Day: Bloom Twins - “Amnesia”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Bloom Twins – “Amnesia”

July 28, 2016 Amanda Stock

Meet Anna and Sonia Kuprienko, 19 year old identical twins from a small town called Brovary, a suburb of Kiev in the Ukraine. Now based in London, they are Bloom Twins, who refer to their […]

ON DEAD WAVES - sign to Mute + Unveil debut track
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ON DEAD WAVES – ON DEAD WAVES

May 20, 2016 Amanda Stock

OnDeadWaves is a collaboration project between two successful Mute artists, James Chapman (A.K.A. Maps) and Polly Scattergood. They worked together at the Mute Short Circuit Festival at the Roundhouse (just over five years to the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: LUH – 'Spiritual Songs For Lovers To Sing'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: LUH – ‘Spiritual Songs For Lovers To Sing’

May 4, 2016 Amanda Stock

LUH (which stands for Lost Under Heaven) is made up of Ellery Roberts and Ebony Hoorn. Over the past two years, they have been releasing music, art, photography, film and manifestos into the world, including […]

TRACK OF THE DAY – BLONDAGE – “DIVE”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY – BLONDAGE – “DIVE”

April 10, 2016 Amanda Stock

Danish electronic duo, Blondage (formerly known as Rangleklods) comprises of Esben Norskov Andersen and Pernille Smith –Sivertsen. They have been part of a “new wave” of groups re-defining the Danish music scene and produce electronic music […]

ALBUM REVIEW: BIRDY – BEAUTIFUL LIES
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: BIRDY – BEAUTIFUL LIES

March 25, 2016 Amanda Stock

Jasmine Lucilla Elizabeth Jennifer van der Bogaerde (yes, her real name – she is pure blue blood) A.K.A. Birdy is just 19 years old but her music CV is very impressive. She is a Musician, […]

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