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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 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
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          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
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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: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          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
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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 […]

          :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
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          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
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          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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Track Of The Day: Look Park - ‘Shout Part 1’
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Album Review: Look Park – Look Park

July 21, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Chris Collingwood, frontman of Fountains of Wayne releases his first solo LP under the monicker Look Park on 22nd July. Mentioning Fountains of Wayne will undoubtedly make you think this release may be a little […]

XS NOIZE - Unsigned Showcase #15 - Small Victories
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #15 – Small Victories

July 20, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

XS NOIZE - Unsigned Showcase #14 - Redolent
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #14 – Redolent

July 4, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

Album Review: The Mirror Trap - Simulations
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Mirror Trap – Simulations

June 29, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Simulations, the debut LP from Dundee’s The Mirror Trap is released on 8th July. The band are Gary Moore (vox) Michael McFarlane (Guitars), Paul Markie (Guitars), Ben Doherty (Bass) and Paul Reilly (Drums). They are […]

Album Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Getaway
Album Reviews

Album Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Getaway

June 22, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Having released 11 albums in 33 years Red Hot Chili Peppers need little introduction. Very Few bands survive such a long tenure but Kiedis and Co. Have been through hell together and come out the […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #13 – Thumper
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #13 – Thumper

June 20, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

Album Review: Lonely the Brave - Things Will Matter
Album Reviews

Album Review: Lonely the Brave – Things Will Matter

June 17, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Lonely the Brave are another in a swathe of acts leaping into the music scene from Cambridge area. Their initial success came following the release of their awesome 2014 début The Days War and 2 […]

INTERVIEW: Former MANSUN front-man, PAUL DRAPER talks about his first solo EP 2
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Review: Paul Draper – EP One

June 10, 2016 Thomas S. Day

After a 12 year break from releasing his own material, former Mansun frontman Paul Draper’s 4 track EP, EP One is released today. The hiatus hasn’t seen him leave the music scene at all, but […]

FUTUREHEADS frontman BARRY HYDE releases debut solo album 'Malody'
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Album Review: Barry Hyde – Malody

May 25, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Barry Hyde’s name may or may not be familiar to you, but as the former frontman of The Futureheads his distinctive voice undoubtedly will be. Malody however, contains nothing the likes his former releases, ditching […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned  Showcase #11 - Albert Man
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #11 – Albert Man

May 20, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

The Sailmakers - XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #10
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The Sailmakers – XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #10

May 10, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

Review: Rufus Wainwright - Take All My Loves:9 Shakespeare Sonnets
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Review: Rufus Wainwright – Take All My Loves:9 Shakespeare Sonnets

May 9, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Reinvention takes on many forms and in some cases, is seemingly unintentional. In the case of Rufus Wainwright it may well be the latter as he hangs up his folk roots and dons his composer […]

REVIEW: SONNY GREEN - Grime is Punk EP
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REVIEW: SONNY GREEN – Grime is Punk EP

April 29, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Southend-on-Sea’s resident Grime MC, Sonny Green, releases his Grime is Punk EP on 6/5/16. Now in his early 20s, he’s been giving more established peers a run for their money since the age of 14. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: TRAVIS - 'Everything at Once'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TRAVIS – ‘Everything at Once’

April 27, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Since 1999’s hit début album The Man Who, Travis have seemingly kept a pretty low profile. You may be surprised, as I was, to learn that they have released some 6 albums in the intervening […]

LIVE REVIEW: KELLY OLIVER live at The Colchester Arts Centre 18th April 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: KELLY OLIVER live at The Colchester Arts Centre 18th April

April 21, 2016 Thomas S. Day

After her submission to the XSNoize Unsigned showcase, I have been following Kelly Oliver with interest and tonight, I finally managed to catch her live (albeit as a support act) at a venue as humble […]

XS NOIZE – UNSIGNED SHOWCASE #9 – MOSLEY BAR
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XS NOIZE – UNSIGNED SHOWCASE #9 – MOSLEY BAR

April 18, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

REVIEW: JAMES EDGE AND THE MINDSTEP - ON A RED HORSE EP
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REVIEW: JAMES EDGE AND THE MINDSTEP – ON A RED HORSE EP

April 15, 2016 Thomas S. Day

London based progressive folk trio James Edge and the Mindstep release their 6 track EP On a Red Horse this week. It features their recent double A-side single Where We’re Going To / Becoming amid […]

ALBUM REVIEW: LAPSLEY - LONG WAY HOME
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: LAPSLEY – LONG WAY HOME

April 6, 2016 Thomas S. Day

There has been a wave of British female electro-pop in the last couple of years and relative newcomer Låpsley’s début album, Long Way Home falls firmly in this bracket. Her version however is somewhat more […]

XS NOIZE – UNSIGNED SHOWCASE #8 – INDIGO
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XS NOIZE – UNSIGNED SHOWCASE #8 – INDIGO

March 18, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

ALBUM REVIEW: IGGY POP - POST POP DEPRESSION
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: IGGY POP – POST POP DEPRESSION

March 10, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Iggy Pop has now been at large in the music business for well over half a century. In that time he has become a household name and brought the likes of The Passenger, Lust for […]

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