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        • The Black Keys
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          The Black Keys share new track ‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire’ from upcoming album Peaches!

          March 20, 2026

          GRAMMY award-winning rock duo The Black Keys return with their new song, ‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire’. The new track serves as the latest preview for their upcoming album ‘Peaches!’ set for release on May […]

          muse
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          Muse announce new album ‘The Wow! Signal’ from space and share new single ‘Be With You’

          March 19, 2026

          Award-winning rock titans MUSE announce their forthcoming tenth studio album, The WOW! Signal, out June 26 via Warner Records – find the track list below. The announcement was truly out of this world, with MUSElaunching […]

          Glen Hansard
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          Glen Hansard unveils live performance of ‘My Little Ruin’ ahead of new album release

          March 19, 2026

          Glen Hansard has today shared the live performance video for ‘My Little Ruin’, the latest track to be taken from his forthcoming album, Don+t Settle – Transmissions East, which is out on Plateau / Secretly […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr

          March 11, 2026

          After teasing listeners with a partial release last year, Michigan-based industrial/noise rock outfit Prostitute now formally unveil their debut album Attempted Martyr via Mute Records.  Formed around frontman Moe and drummer Andrew, Prostitute also features […]

          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 […]

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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
          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: 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
          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 […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • 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
        • 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 […]

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274
          Podcast

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274

          March 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his remarkable career working with the band and the creative process behind iconic albums including […]

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MONARCHY - Announce New Covers EP 'Re|Vision' and London Show
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MONARCHY – Announce New Covers EP ‘Re|Vision’ and London Show

June 9, 2015 XS Noize

Electro-pop duo Monarchy are set to release new EP ‘Re|Vision’ on June 15th, alongside a headline show at Hoxton Bar & Kitchen on Thursday June 11th. Following on from their latest LP ‘Abnocto’, which came […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPECTOR - ‘KYOTO GARDEN’, Watch Video
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TRACK OF THE DAY: SPECTOR – ‘KYOTO GARDEN’, Watch Video

June 9, 2015 XS Noize

Today sees Spector unveil the stunning video for ‘Kyoto Garden’, taken from their forthcoming second album. The video has been a collaborative process with creatives from all over the world for Topman’s Openshoot project. The […]

JOHN LENNON'S BACK CATALOGUE NOW ON SPOTIFY
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MUZU Competition: WIN John Lennon Vinyl Box Set

June 8, 2015 XS Noize

John Lennon’s solo albums are set to be released as an eight-LP vinyl box set entitled Lennon. All the albums have been meticulously remastered from their original master and cut to 180-gram vinyl. They come […]

ALBUM REVIEW: OF MONSTERS AND MEN - BENEATH THE SKIN
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ALBUM REVIEW: OF MONSTERS AND MEN – BENEATH THE SKIN

June 8, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Of Monsters and Men release their follow up to 2011’s My Head is an Animal in the form of Beneath the Skin today, but is it a match for their much loved debut? I’m afraid […]

GENGAHR - REVEAL VIDEO TO NEW SINGLE ‘HEROINE’
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GENGAHR – REVEAL VIDEO TO NEW SINGLE ‘HEROINE’

June 8, 2015 XS Noize

With the release of their debut album A Dream Outside only a matter of weeks away, North London group Gengahr are pleased to share the video to single, ‘Heroine’. Currently on the 6 Music B-list, […]

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SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 08/06/2015

June 8, 2015 Kenny Murdock

Check out this weeks ‘Vinyl Five for Monday 08/06/2015’, The essential vinyl you should own this week, carefully selected by Kenny Murdock from Belfast’s best vinyl record store ‘Sick Records, Belfast‘.   Album Of The […]

GARBAGE - Celebrate 20th Anniversary with tour and reissue of debut album
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GARBAGE – Celebrate 20th Anniversary with tour and reissue of debut album

June 8, 2015 XS Noize

Twenty years after the release of their self-titled debut album, GARBAGE will celebrate their lauded career with an anniversary tour throughout Europe and the US. Christened the 20 Years Queer Tour, the band will play […]

LUST FOR YOUTH - announce European tour dates
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LUST FOR YOUTH – announce European tour dates

June 8, 2015 XS Noize

Copenhagen-based trio Lust For Youth announce news of their European tour this autumn, including a headline London show at Birthdays on September 23rd. This follows the release of the band’s ‘International’ LP, which came out […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE - HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL
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FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE – To play Belfast Odyssey Arena, 9 Sept

June 8, 2015 XS Noize

‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’, Florence’s third critically acclaimed album was released this week to top the UK album chart, selling more than the rest of the top 5 combined, topping the charts in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: NIGHT DIALS - I’ve Done More Things / I’ll Sleep When I Die
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: NIGHT DIALS – I’ve Done More Things / I’ll Sleep When I Die

June 8, 2015 XS Noize

Many bands are born of a defining event—an epic studio session, an inspiring shared event, a prescient record producer. Night Dials almost went down the road of predictable narratives. Almost. The band recorded their first […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MUSE - DRONES
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ALBUM REVIEW: MUSE – DRONES

June 7, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Muse release Drones, their much anticipated follow up to 2012’s 2nd Law on 8th June. Their previous 2 releases were a marked departure from their known and loved style leaving many seasoned fans wondering if […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE FLAWS - SPRINGTIME FOR THE FLAWS
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ALBUM REVIEW: THE FLAWS – SPRINGTIME FOR THE FLAWS

June 7, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Carrickmacross quartet The Flaws 3rd Studio Album , Springtime for The Flaws is their first LP in 5 years. A long hiatus between albums seems to be a part of their mantra and success, but […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE - HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL
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ALBUM REVIEW: FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE – HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL

June 7, 2015 Lori Gava

Florence Welch front woman for Florence and the Machine is the latest in a line of storied powerfully bewitching songstresses in Rock music. Florence and the Machine’s latest release, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful […]

FIST CITY - Announce 'Everything Is A Mess' Released 22nd June
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FIST CITY – Announce ‘Everything Is A Mess’ Released 22nd June

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

FIST CITY is excited to announce the release of its sophomore LP, Everything Is A Mess, on Transgressive Records. Recorded in October 2014 with producer Ben Greenberg (The Men, Hubble, Uniform) at Steve Albini’s Electrical […]

SYNTHETIC ORGANS - Announce new album - A Roar From A Northern Shore
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SYNTHETIC ORGANS – Announce new album – A Roar From A Northern Shore

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

Following some success with 3 EP’’s ‘Miami Space Bus’ / ‘Follow the Pattern’ & ‘The Guru is a Perfect Mirror’, Synthetic Organs have excelled in their output and created an electronica album saturated in a […]

IGGY POP and HOTEI release lyric video for "How The Cookie Crumbles"
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IGGY POP and HOTEI release lyric video for “How The Cookie Crumbles”

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

Guitar superstar TOMOYASU HOTEI has revealed the lyric video to his debut UK single ‘How The Cookie Crumbles’, which features the legendary front man Iggy Pop. The lyric video perfectly captures the raw power of […]

JOHN MCCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS:  to play prestigious London live headline debut
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JOHN McCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS – Line up Summer festival shows and live dates

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

Following a tour of intimate UK venues surrounding the release of the ‘New Born Cry’ LP, JOHN McCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS will now take the songs of their first album together to bigger audiences as […]

GENGAHR RETURN WITH THEIR NEW SINGLE 'SHES A WITCH' - Listen
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TRACK OF THE DAY: GENGAHR – COVER ‘I’M SO TIRED’ BY FUGAZI

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

With the release of their debut album A Dream Outside only a matter of weeks away, North London group Gengahr are pleased to share their cover of Fugazi’s ‘I’m So Tired’. Recorded and mixed in […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release debut track 'Time For Love' 20th July
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June 4, 2015 XS Noize

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June 4, 2015 XS Noize

It’s in the blood. Introducing Lock. Sisters Edie and Gita, who release their debut single ‘Click’ via Raygun Records on July 10th. The track is a sinister, slinky, stripped-down showcase for Edie and Gita’s sultry […]

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