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        • LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

          Paul McCartney Announces New Album "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" — Shares New Song “Days We Left Behind”
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          Paul McCartney Announces New Album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” — Shares New Song “Days We Left Behind”

          March 26, 2026

          The Boys of Dungeon Lane is not only the first new solo album to be released by Paul McCartney in over five years; it is a collection of rare and revealing glimpses into memories never-before shared along with […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall
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          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall

          March 26, 2026

          Mogwai felt like a natural fit to follow Elbow in launching the 2026 run of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall. It also marked a full-circle moment — the Scottish band first […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

          March 25, 2026

          There’s long been a subtle rebellious streak at the core of The Dandy Warhols. Since emerging from Portland in 1994, they’ve approached genres as something fluid rather than fixed, and Pin Ups – their 2026 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad - It’s the Long Goodbye
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It’s the Long Goodbye

          March 24, 2026

          It’s been seven years since The Twilight Sad released It Won’t Be Like This All the Time — a record that cemented their place as one of the most emotionally direct and sonically powerful bands […]

        • Book Reviews

          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
          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: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall
          News

          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall

          March 26, 2026

          Mogwai felt like a natural fit to follow Elbow in launching the 2026 run of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall. It also marked a full-circle moment — the Scottish band first […]

        • 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
        • Dexys Midnight Runners
          Gigs

          Dexys Midnight Runners Return With First UK & Ireland Tour Since 2003

          March 24, 2026

          Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off this October. The run of dates marks the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the Dexys […]

          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
          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Elles Bailey
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Scouting For Girls
          Podcast

          Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride on ‘These Are The Good Days’ and finding joy in the present | XS Noize Podcast #277

          March 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Roy Stride — frontman, songwriter and driving force behind Scouting For Girls — to talk about the band’s uplifting new album These […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

          Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
          Podcast

          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

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TRACEY THORN - announces 'SOLO: Songs And Collaborations 1982-2015', 23rd October
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TRACEY THORN – announces ‘SOLO: Songs And Collaborations 1982-2015’, 23rd October

September 3, 2015 XS Noize

It is hard to find a recent decade where Tracey Thorn’s voice and song-writing has not been influential and in celebration, October 23rd 2015 sees the release of a new Tracey Thorn double-compilation album entitled […]

ORPHAN BOY -  Announce third single from their acclaimed third album
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ORPHAN BOY – Announce third single from their acclaimed third album

September 3, 2015 XS Noize

Grimsby band Orphan Boy have announced ‘Money To Money’, the third single to be taken from their third album, Coastal Tones, for release on October 9th via Concrete Recordings. Fittingly, the release comes at a time […]

LIVE REVIEW: HEARTLESS BASTARDS - Live at The Borderline, Soho 1st September 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: HEARTLESS BASTARDS – Live at The Borderline, Soho 1st September

September 3, 2015 Thomas S. Day

It’s a wet evening and Tottenham Court Road Station is still closed for the cross rail development making it a bit of a trek across from Holborn to The Borderline. Fortunately, this diversion necessitates a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: UNLOVED - 'Guilty Of Love'
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TRACK OF THE DAY: UNLOVED – ‘Guilty Of Love’

September 3, 2015 XS Noize

As a trailer for Unloved, the ‘Guilty Of Love’ EP is a breathlessly evocative roll of the title sequence, a glimpse behind the cinema curtain, a run through the rushes of their musical ‘film noire’. […]

THE VIEW - Announce Single 'Under The Rug' & Album released September 11th with UK Autumn Tour Dates
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ALBUM REVIEW: THE VIEW – ROPEWALK

September 2, 2015 David McElroy

It’s ten years since The View first appeared with their superb debut Hats Off To The Buskers , an album filled to the brim with tales of Dundonian nightlife that still sounds fresh as a […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE VRYLL SOCIETY - TELFORDS WAREHOUSE, CHESTER 1
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LIVE REVIEW: THE VRYLL SOCIETY – TELFORDS WAREHOUSE, CHESTER

September 2, 2015 holly mason

I biked down with my camera in my back pack to Telfords Warehouse, Chester anticipating a huge bank holiday weekend crowd and I was highly disappointed, it was quite odd for it to be this […]

GARBAGE - TO RELEASE SPECIAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM
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GARBAGE – TO RELEASE SPECIAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM

September 2, 2015 XS Noize

September 2nd 2015 – Garbage today announced they will release a special 20th Anniversary Edition of their critically acclaimed self-titled album in celebration of its historical debut. The new version will be re-mastered from the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SWEET BILLY PILGRIM - 'SLINGSHOT GRIN' (video)
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TRACK OF THE DAY: SWEET BILLY PILGRIM – ‘SLINGSHOT GRIN’ (video)

September 2, 2015 XS Noize

Sweet Billy Pilgrim have unveiled a dramatic short film for ‘Slingshot Grin’, taken from the highly praised new album Motorcade Amnesiacs out now on Kscope. Directed by acclaimed TV and film director Julian Simpson, and […]

KODALINE - Announce WATERFRONT, BELFAST Show on 9 DECEMBER
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KODALINE – Announce WATERFRONT, BELFAST Show on 9 DECEMBER

September 1, 2015 XS Noize

Kodaline announce a BELFAST show rounding off another hugely successful year for the multi-platinum selling band. Kodaline released their second album ‘Coming Up For Air’ in February, topping the Irish album charts. Drawing inspiration from […]

MERCURY REV - Announce new studio album - Listen to track
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MERCURY REV unveil visually arresting video to “Are You Ready?” from the new album “The Light In You”

September 1, 2015 XS Noize

With the release of their new album The Light In You just a month away on 2nd October, MERCURY REV have today unveiled a visually arresting video to “Are You Ready?”, the band’s next single. […]

GARDENS & VILLA - SHARE VIDEO FOR "EVERYBODY"
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GARDENS & VILLA – SHARE VIDEO FOR “EVERYBODY”

September 1, 2015 XS Noize

Today is a big day for Los Angeles’ Gardens & Villa. Their new record, Music For Dogs (Secretly Canadian) has been out for just over a week, and they’re sharing the video for the second […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE LIBERTINES - Anthems For Doomed Youth
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE LIBERTINES – Anthems For Doomed Youth

September 1, 2015 David McElroy

Bands reuniting after a gap of 11 years seldom produce something satisfying so it’s pleasing that The Libertines third album, Anthems For Doomed Youth contains many traces of what made the band so thrilling first […]

LINE & CIRCLE - To release "Like A Statue", debut LP out Oct 2nd
New Music

LINE & CIRCLE – To release “Like A Statue”, debut LP out Oct 2nd

September 1, 2015 XS Noize

LA’s Line & Circle have shared “Like A Statue,” the first single from their debut album, Split Figure. Noisey, who premiered the track, says it has ” that particular post-punk urgency without sounding overly produced.” […]

CITY AND COLOUR - announces new single 'Wasted Love' - Watch video
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TRACK OF THE DAY: CITY AND COLOUR – ‘Lover Come Back’

September 1, 2015 XS Noize

World-renowned singer, songwriter and performer City and Colour (aka Dallas Green), has revealed another track ‘Lover Come Back’, from his brand new debut album ‘If I Should Go Before You’, released October 9th on Dine […]

MUSIC RISING - THE EDGE REFLECTS ON IT'S 10th ANNIVERSARY
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MUSIC RISING – THE EDGE REFLECTS ON IT’S 10th ANNIVERSARY

August 31, 2015 XS Noize

The Edge Reflects on Charity’s Decade of Growth Into Disaster Relief Organization for Musical Communities Nationwide   10 years ago Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, leaving behind a trail of destruction that The Edge […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE SCRIPT - TENNENTS VITAL, BELFAST 1
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LIVE REVIEW: THE SCRIPT – TENNENTS VITAL, BELFAST

August 31, 2015 Helen Russell

Rough Start to The Script’s Gig Doesn’t Stop Them I was part of the parade that led The Script to the stage at Tennent’s Vital as they headlined the Sunday night slot, and what can […]

BIRCH - stream debut "Halfway" EP in full HERE - Listen
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BIRCH – stream debut “Halfway” EP in full HERE – Listen

August 31, 2015 XS Noize

Brooklyn, NY indie trio Birch are streaming their forthcoming debut today. The irresistible pop hooks of every song on the band’s Halfway EP are available to hear BELOW. Watch the video (with impressive production value […]

NIGHT FLOWERS - unveil woozy video for new single 'Sleep' - taken from new 7" released September 25th
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NIGHT FLOWERS – unveil woozy video for new single ‘Sleep’ – taken from new 7″ released September 25th

August 31, 2015 XS Noize

With new single ‘Sleep’ rapturously received across the globe, London-via-Humberside guitar-pop five-piece Night Flowers are today sharing a new video for the track, along with a series of dates for the coming months. The video […]

LOW - SHARE NEW SONG "LIES" - Listen
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LOW – SHARE NEW SONG “LIES” – Listen

August 31, 2015 XS Noize

Last week, Low’s Alan Sparhawk & Mimi Parker hosted a Reddit AMA fielding questions from fans about the band’s career to date, as well as forthcoming record Ones and Sixes. Today, Low have just shared […]

ALBERTA CROSS - Announce new Album and Stream Track
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ALBERTA CROSS – Announce new Album and Stream Track

August 31, 2015 XS Noize

On October 16th, 2015 Alberta Cross – led by lead singer and guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee – will release their third, self-titled album via Dine Alone Records. Co-produced by Stakee and Claudius Mittendorfer (Johnny Marr, […]

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