Live music has always been about shared moments—crowds moving in rhythm, artists feeding off audience energy, and memories formed in real time. In today’s digital-first world, that core experience remains, but the way people discover, […]
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, […]
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 […]
The January blues are well and truly over. One of the first major live series of the year — where huge artists return to intimate venues — is back, and XS Noize once again found […]
Today Lana Del Rey releases her new single, ‘White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter’. The single is out now via Polydor Records, and the accompanying music video is set for release tomorrow, Wednesday 18th February. […]
Don+t Settle – Transmissions East & West is an expansive collection featuring live reinterpretations of some of his most loved and cherished songs from across his solo career, as well as his work as the […]
After more than three decades together, Kula Shaker recently notched up an impressive achievement with their eighth album, Wormslayer, entering the charts just outside the top 10 — their third-highest chart position to date. Whether […]
Brighton folk-rockers Levellers have been one of Britain’s most enduring and best-loved bands for nearly 40 years. And part of that incredible success has been built on the timeless anthems that comprised their platinum-selling, second […]
Multi-million selling rock duo T’Pau return with ‘Be Wonderful’, out April 10th, preceded by lead single “Read My Lips” which arrives on March 20th. ‘Be Wonderful’ – T’Pau’s first album of original material since 2015’s […]
Steven Wilson has announced details of two very special live shows due to take place in the autumn. Following on from 2025’s globe-spanning tour, Steven Wilson will return to the Royal Albert Hall for the seventh time to play two […]
Mae Stephens finished 2025 by stepping into her confident era with the provocative ‘Done With U’, and now the internationally Gold-certified artist’s reinvention continues as she shares her new single ‘Blue’. It comes ahead of […]
One of the biggest recording stars Britain has ever produced, Billy Ocean is pleased to announce two very special shows at the Millennium Forum on September 13th and Waterfront Hall on September 14th with special […]
The most incendiary force in modern deathcore, Lorna Shore, stormed the iconic Alexandra Palace for a night that felt less like a gig and more like a statement. Completing the bill were genre heavyweights Humanity’s […]
SUPER FURRY ANIMALS have released one of their earliest recordings, revealing the dreamy space-rock of Pocket Sam to fans with acclaimed-actor and original singer, Rhys Ifans on vocals. Captured on tape at Grassroots Studio in Cardiff as the Furries started to form in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Live music remained a central force this year. Audiences returned to clubs, theaters, and open-air stages with clear expectations. They wanted accuracy, commitment, and presence. Many shows delivered exactly that. This article reviews the best […]
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 […]
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. […]