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          Nerina Pallot Announces Biggest Ever Headline Show at Royal Albert Hall to Celebrate 25 Years of Music

          March 6, 2026

          The BRIT and Ivor Novello nominee Nerina Pallot is in the midst of an organic resurgence. Building a powerful personal connection directly with fans led to her selling out the London Palladium in 2024 – […]

          The Who
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          The Who announce ‘Live at Eden Project’ – a powerful new live album capturing their 2023 orchestral performance

          March 6, 2026

          Few bands have shaped the landscape of rock music with the force and longevity of The Who. For nearly six decades, their sound, spirit, and unmistakable energy have echoed across generations, influencing artists and audiences […]

          Dea Matrona
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          Dea Matrona Announce Second Album ‘Hate That I Care’ and Share Electrifying Title Track

          March 5, 2026

          Irish rock powerhouse Dea Matrona return stronger and more assured, announcing their second studio album ‘Hate That I Care’ and unleashing its electrifying title track today. Recorded, produced and written entirely by the band, the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles - Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally

          March 6, 2026

          The moment has arrived at last for Harry Styles fans. Cool haircuts, ballet pumps, marathons, Italian cookery and an impeccably trousered appearance at the Brit Awards can all be set aside as HS4 has finally […]

          The Enemy - Social Disguises
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Enemy – Social Disguises

          March 4, 2026

          The long-dormant gears of Coventry’s favourite sons have finally ground back into motion. After the sleek, perhaps overly-polished synth-pop detour of 2015’s It’s Automatic, a record that left the band questioning their relevance and drifting […]

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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
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          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: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre Credit Wiktoria Wolny
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

          February 26, 2026

          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

  • 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
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          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
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          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 […]

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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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        • The Dream Machine
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          “We’re Always Making Music for Ourselves” — The Dream Machine on ‘Fort Perch Rock’ | XS Noize Podcast #273

          March 4, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]

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          Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

          February 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band’s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a […]

          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 […]

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Randy Radic lives in Northern California where he smokes cigars, keeps snakes as pets, and writes about music and pop culture. Fav artists/bands: SpaceAcre, Buddy Miller, Post Malone, Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn, and he’s a sucker for female-fronted dream-pop bands.
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EP PREMIERE: The Color Forty-Nine – String Ladders
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EP PREMIERE: The Color Forty-Nine – String Ladders

July 22, 2021 Randall Radic

San Diego, California-based outfit The Color Forty Nine unveils their brand-new EP, String Ladders. According to the band, they “specialise in the genre of music, and songs, and such.” Translation: The Color Forty Nine’s sound is […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pankhurst – No One Wanna Read Tolstoj
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Pankhurst – No One Wanna Read Tolstoj

July 22, 2021 Randall Radic

Anti-establishment punk outfit Pankhurst introduces the music video, “No One Wanna Read Tolstoj,” a track lifted from their upcoming sophomore EP, On The Border. An anti-war song, “No One Wanna Read Tolstoj”, aims at the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lords and Liars - Killdozer
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Lords and Liars – Killdozer

July 21, 2021 Randall Radic

North Carolina-based alt-metal outfit Lords and Liars unveils the music video, “Killdozer,” their audio-visual testament to Marvin John Heemeyer. The band’s frontman Gray Tyson III explains, “‘Killdozer’ is Lords and Liars’ homage to the actions […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Bailey Flores – Kiss Me More
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TRACK PREMIERE: Bailey Flores – Kiss Me More

July 15, 2021 Randall Radic

New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Bailey Flores introduces “Kiss Me More,” a stripped-down, elegant cover of Doja Cat’s vogueish song. A self-confessed “emo kid,” last year Bailey released two singles, “Grave Dancer” and “Savory,” highlighting her delicious […]

INTERVIEW: Talking with Chicago’s Prog-Rock Band Grey Fields
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INTERVIEW: Talking with Chicago’s Prog-Rock Band Grey Fields

July 11, 2021 Randall Radic

Chicago-based art-rock/prog-rock outfit Grey Fields recently released their album, Vesna, a 10-track collection of songs emanating dream-like flavours of avant-garde prog-rock. Grey Fields explain the album “revolves around the concept of cycles. It’s moody and filled […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Christian O’Connor – Castles Fall
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Christian O’Connor – Castles Fall

June 28, 2021 Randall Radic

Philadelphia-based hard blues rocker Christian O’Connor unveils the music video for “Castles Fall,” a track from his upcoming third album. “Castles Fall” follows on the heels of “Wherever the Hammer Falls,” the first single released […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: ET Boys – Sober
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VIDEO PREMIERE: ET Boys – Sober

June 25, 2021 Randall Radic

Here come the ET Boys, straight out of Miami, unveiling their first single/music video, “Sober,” via Wake Up! Music, the label operated by Pepper Gomez. Made up of siblings Tacboy and Sharkeyes, the ET Boys […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Keuning – A Mild Case of Everything 2
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ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Keuning – A Mild Case of Everything

June 24, 2021 Randall Radic

Almost two decades ago, Dave Keuning left Iowa and moved to Las Vegas, where he placed an ad in the Las Vegas Weekly, which stated he wanted to form a band and cited Oasis as […]

ALBUM PREMIERE: Son Kuma – Good For Life
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ALBUM PREMIERE: Son Kuma – Good For Life

June 17, 2021 Randall Radic

Inglewood rapper and vocalist Son Kuma introduces his debut album, Good For Life, featuring 17 self-recorded tracks exploring the juxtaposition of dark and light in the universe. Explaining, Son Kuma shares, Good For Life “embraces […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Glass Dove – On My Own
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TRACK PREMIERE: Glass Dove – On My Own

June 11, 2021 Randall Radic

Nashville-based Glass Dove, aka Josh Benus, unveils his brand-new single, “On My Own,” lifted from his forthcoming debut album, Half Life Wilderness, produced by Owen Biddle. Talking about the album’s genesis, Benus says, “It started […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jimkata – Writing on the Wall
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Jimkata – Writing on the Wall

June 11, 2021 Randall Radic

Electro-rock outfit Jimkata introduces the music video for “Writing on the Wall,” a track from their forthcoming album, Bonfires, slated to drop this summer. “Writing on the Wall” was inspired by a blitzkrieg of distressing […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Lagoons – Dial Tones (Voicemail)
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Lagoons – Dial Tones (Voicemail)

June 8, 2021 Randall Radic

SoCal alt-pop duo The Lagoons introduce their brand-new single, “Dial Tones (Voicemail),” a shimmering electro-pop song conjuring up the ‘80s and ‘90s. Explaining the track, The Lagoons share, “Ultimately, it’s about finding yourself. Whether it’s […]

EP REVIEW: Queen Bonobo – Sail From This Life
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EP REVIEW: Queen Bonobo – Sail From This Life

June 8, 2021 Randall Radic

Blending tints of jazz with folk music, Queen Bonobo, aka Maya Goldblum, recently released her latest EP, Sail From This Life. The genesis of the EP occurred when Queen Bonobo, a native of Idaho, moved […]

BOOK REVIEW: Gods, Gangsters & Honor: A rock ‘n’ roll odyssey by Steven Machat
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BOOK REVIEW: Gods, Gangsters & Honor: A rock ‘n’ roll odyssey by Steven Machat

June 8, 2021 Randall Radic

Sans any pretentiousness about his profession or any claim to being a choirboy himself, lawyer Steven Machat has written a captivating tell-all of his life in the entertainment industry, entitled Gods, Gangsters & Honor: A […]

INTERVIEW with Irish producer Bantum about his ‘New Leaf’ EP 1
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INTERVIEW with Irish producer Bantum about his ‘New Leaf’ EP

June 7, 2021 Randall Radic

Cork-base Irish producer Bantum, aka Ruairi Lynch, recently released his brand-new EP, New Leaf, following on the heels of last year’s popular singles, including “Gully,” “Tower,” and “NGLA” with Loah. Blending electronic elements with funky […]

ALBUM REVIEW: GEA - Call For A Snake
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ALBUM REVIEW: GEA – Call For A Snake

June 2, 2021 Randall Radic

Finnish art-rock/dream-pop artist GEA, aka Laura Avonius, recently released her brand-new album, Call For A Snake, via Fragity Records. Working remotely during the pandemic, the album was produced by Grammy/Juno winner Chris Birkett, while the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Melbourne-based dark electronica producer and vocalist CIVIQUE shares new track 'Hold'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Melbourne-based dark electronica producer and vocalist CIVIQUE shares new track ‘Hold’

May 28, 2021 Randall Radic

Melbourne-based dark electronica producer and vocalist CIVIQUE, aka Brendan Ward, introduces his brand-new track, “Hold,” an appetizer from his forthcoming EP, Dive, slated for release June 25. CIVIQUE shares, “I’m so excited to release this […]

INTERVIEW with San Diego, California-based band - JUS GOODIE 2
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INTERVIEW with San Diego, California-based band – JUS GOODIE

May 27, 2021 Randall Radic

San Diego, California-based band Jus Goodie just released a brand-new single, “Thing to Do,” as an appetizer for their forthcoming album, slated for release in September. According to the band, “‘Thing to Do’ tells a […]

STREAM: the brand-new 'Rich' EP by Alternative/electronic rock artist Cyvella
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STREAM: the brand-new ‘Rich’ EP by Alternative/electronic rock artist Cyvella

May 27, 2021 Randall Radic

Alternative/electronic rock artist Cyvella debuts the brand-new EP, Rich, along with the title track’s music video. The offspring of the pandemic, Cyvella is the brainchild of Marlain Angelides, whose creativity refuses to be shackled. Along […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Borstal Boys - Walkin’ Away
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Borstal Boys – Walkin’ Away

May 20, 2021 Randall Radic

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based rock outfit The Borstal Boys introduce their brand-new single, “Walkin’ Away,” lifted from their forthcoming debut album, slated for release later this year. With their snarling, edgy sound, vaguely reminiscent of The Faces, […]

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