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        • Nerina Pallot
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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 […]

        • 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
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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 […]

        • 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
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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
          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 […]

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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
          Podcast

          “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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TRACK PREMIERE: Rony Rex – Awake Me, ft. SACRE
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TRACK PREMIERE: Rony Rex – Awake Me, ft. SACRE

October 8, 2021 Randall Radic

Finnish DJ and producer Rony Rex creates anticipation for his forthcoming EP, Night Time CV, with the release of “Awake Me,” a mesmerizing club track featuring French duo SACRE. Rony Rex broke out in 2017, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jane N’ The Jungle – Ain’t No Other Way
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Jane N’ The Jungle – Ain’t No Other Way

September 30, 2021 Randall Radic

Arizona-based rock outfit Jane N’ The Jungle unleash their brand-new music video, “Ain’t No Other Way,” a galvanizing, hard-hitting audio-visual experience. The song’s title – “Ain’t No Other Way” – mirrors Jane N’ The Jungle’s […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Steve J. Allen – Other World
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Steve J. Allen – Other World

September 30, 2021 Randall Radic

Singer-songwriter Steve J. Allen introduces the music video, “Other World,” a song from his recent album, Contrast. Co-written by Steve and Matt Hardouin of the band Fallan, “Other World” probes the enigma of the temporal […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Oliver James Brooks – Two Best Friends
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Oliver James Brooks – Two Best Friends

September 30, 2021 Randall Radic

Toronto-based folk-rock singer-songwriter Oliver James Brooks unveils the visuals for “Two Best Friends,” a track from his upcoming album, Storm Chasing, slated for release November 12. “Two Best Friends” celebrates Brooks real-life besties: his partner, […]

INTERVIEW: Producer, musician, & composer PARIS RAINE on new single “Free”
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INTERVIEW: Producer, musician, & composer PARIS RAINE on new single “Free”

September 29, 2021 Randall Radic

Hailing from Shoreham Village in Kent, producer, musician, and composer Paris Raine recently released the music video for “Free,” a shimmering song mirroring elements of shoegaze, dream-pop, and hints of art-rock. Paris explains “Free,” sharing, […]

INTERVIEW with Dallas, Texas-based duo COOL SET about “Summer Retro”
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INTERVIEW with Dallas, Texas-based duo COOL SET about “Summer Retro”

September 28, 2021 Randall Radic

Dallas, Texas-based duo Cool Set released their debut single/music video, “Summer Retro,” not too long ago. They were made up of Jose Sandoval and Tex Sirisawat, who chased their sonic dreams before connecting and finally […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ishi – Sweet Gold
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ALBUM REVIEW: Ishi – Sweet Gold

September 28, 2021 Randall Radic

Texas-based songwriter and vocalist Ishi, aka J.T. Mudd, released his third album, Sweet Gold, via Icons Creating Evil Art. Speaking about the album, Ishi says, “‘Sweet Gold’ is my third album, and it has been […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Young & Sick - Brother
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ALBUM REVIEW: Young & Sick – Brother

September 25, 2021 Randall Radic

Musician and visual artist Young & Sick – the project of Dutch artist Nick van Hofwegen, releases his new album, BROTHER, via B3SCI Records. Written and recorded in a cabin in Vermont with Luke Woods, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hasten Mercy – These Things
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Hasten Mercy – These Things

September 24, 2021 Randall Radic

Hasten Mercy, the solo project of Michael Baker of neo-new wave outfit Head Fake, unveils the music video, “These Things,” via Global Heist Recordings/Neurodisc Records. Raised in a musical family in Toronto, Michael grew up […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Micky James – Not Okay
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TRACK PREMIERE: Micky James – Not Okay

September 24, 2021 Randall Radic

Glam rocker Micky James introduces his new single, “Not Okay,” a song inspired by two people who formed a close bond after simultaneously experiencing extreme lows. Micky explains, “This song is a declaration never to […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Alicia Walter – I Am Alicia
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ALBUM REVIEW: Alicia Walter – I Am Alicia

September 23, 2021 Randall Radic

Art-rock/art-pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alicia Walter has released her debut solo album, I Am Alicia, via Sooper Records. Well-known for fronting Chicago’s math-rock outfit Oshwa, in 2016, Alicia relocated to NYC. The year 2016 also […]

INTERVIEW: Canadian indie rock outfit SUMMER RAIN discuss their new single 'Hold Her Hand'
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INTERVIEW: Canadian indie rock outfit SUMMER RAIN discuss their new single ‘Hold Her Hand’

September 22, 2021 Randall Radic

Canadian indie rock outfit Summer Rain recently dropped their new single/music video, “Hold Her Hand,” a song about true, unconditional love. Made up of Will McLelland (guitar, vocals), Josh Beausoleil (bass, vocals), and Logan Hale […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Adna – Black Water
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Adna – Black Water

September 22, 2021 Randall Radic

Swedish born, Berlin-based singer-songwriter Adna released her album Black Water a few days ago, an album flavoured by both shadowy and warm textures. Black Water follows her previous trio of albums, Night, released in 2014, followed […]

INTERVIEW with Nero Bellum of industrial art-rock duo NOT MY GOD
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Nero Bellum of industrial art-rock duo NOT MY GOD

September 21, 2021 Randall Radic

Industrial/electro-pop/art-rock duo NOT MY GOD released the single/music video for “Ashes” not long ago, a track from their forthcoming album SIMULACRA, slated to drop in October. NOT MY GOD consists of Tim Sköld and Nero […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Urban-pop producer and rapper DICI unveils - Flip
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Urban-pop producer and rapper DICI unveils – Flip

September 17, 2021 Randall Radic

Urban-pop producer and rapper DICI unveils the music video, “Flip,” offering an appetiser for his forthcoming debut album, DOSES. Last year’s quarantine kickstarted DICI’s amazing musical ascent. While in lockdown, the Italian born, raised in […]

INTERVIEW: R&B, pop, and funk group 3D The Boss discuss their album ‘Push It’ 3
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INTERVIEW: R&B, pop, and funk group 3D The Boss discuss their album ‘Push It’

September 15, 2021 Randall Radic

R&B, pop, and funk group 3D The Boss released their album, Push It, not long ago, a ten-track collection of dynamic, energizing music. Made up of C. Lei Boss Lady, Lady Bass, and Saint Day, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Zack Oakley – Acid Rain
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Zack Oakley – Acid Rain

September 10, 2021 Randall Radic

San Diego-based blues-rocker Zack Oakley unveils the music video, “Acid Rain,” lifted from his debut solo album, Badlands, releasing September 17 via Kommune Records. Zack explains, “I am excited to share these songs with the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Unpinnable Butterflies – Sweet Loretta
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TRACK PREMIERE: Unpinnable Butterflies – Sweet Loretta

September 8, 2021 Randall Radic

Unpinnable Butterflies, the project of Gabriel Judet-Weinshel, introduces the second single from his upcoming album, Radio Ocean, slated for release on September 24 via sonaBLAST! Records. Weinshel’s films include 7 Splinters in Time, a filmmaker, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Teulu – Albeit
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TRACK PREMIERE: Teulu – Albeit

September 8, 2021 Randall Radic

Originally from Portland and now living on the road out of a 1989 Chevy van, indie-electronic artist Teulu unveils his single, “Albeit,” from his forthcoming EP, Fulgurant. Explaining the inspiration for the EP and “Albeit,” […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mother Ghost – La Petite Mort
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Mother Ghost – La Petite Mort

September 3, 2021 Randall Radic

Houston, Texas-based post-punk/industrial outfit Mother Ghost unveil their music video, “La Petite Mort,” a song about a grandmother hoping and praying to see her grandson once more. “La Petite Mort” is from Mother Ghost’s impending […]

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