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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 […]

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          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
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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 […]

  • 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
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          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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CUT - ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE - ‘THIS WAY THAT WAY + LIVE DATES
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CUT – ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE – ‘THIS WAY THAT WAY + LIVE DATES

May 15, 2015 XS Noize

Space-punk pioneers CuT are set to release a new single on, Camden based record shop label, Ra-Ra Rok Records on the 15th of June 2015. ‘This Way That Way’, self produced and engineered by Sean […]

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TRACK OF THE DAY: OF MONSTERS AND MEN – ‘Empire’

May 15, 2015 XS Noize

Of Monsters and Men are pleased to announce details of a new single. ‘Empire’ is available from today, impacting on the 15th June, following the release of the Icelandic band’s second album, ‘Beneath the Skin’, […]

WHITE BIRCHES RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND MANIFESTO!
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May 14, 2015 XS Noize

As a final touch to their acclaimed and newly released debut album, Sweden’s White Birches releases a fantastic retro arcade game music video for the track “You Will Find A Fire”! The video was made […]

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PALACE – PREMIERE ‘KILORAN’ VIDEO AHEAD OF FESTIVAL DATES

May 14, 2015 XS Noize

London-based Palace are thrilled to share the video to ‘Kiloran’. The clip follows the recent announcement of their biggest headline show to date at London’s Scala for 22nd October. Directed by Cyrus Mirzashafa, the abstract […]

METZ return with video for 'The Swimmer'; new album, II, out now on Sub Pop Records
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METZ return with video for ‘The Swimmer’; new album, II, out now on Sub Pop Records

May 14, 2015 XS Noize

You can now watch METZ’s official video for ‘The Swimmer’, from their new album II, out now worldwide on Sub Pop. The new clip was helmed by returning directors Scott Cudmore & Michael Leblanc (‘Wet […]

ELA ORLEANS - RELEASES New Album on Howie B's label / LIVE SHOWS
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ELA ORLEANS – RELEASES New Album on Howie B’s label / LIVE SHOWS

May 14, 2015 XS Noize

‘Upper Hell’ is the sixth album to be released by pop noir collagist Ela Orleans. Produced by Howie B, it’s out now on his new label, HB Recordings. Howie was introduced to Ela’s music by […]

The Twilight Sad
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TRACK OF THE DAY: THE TWILIGHT SAD – ‘It Never Was The Same’ – Listen / Watch

May 14, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from last year’s widely acclaimed fourth album, Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave, Scotland’s The Twilight Sad unveil the video to their new single ‘It Never Was the Same, […]

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May 13, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Northern Ireland’s Indie Prog-Rock quartet, And So I Watch You From Afar play a sold out Islington Assembly Rooms in London on 1st May. Verdict? Utterly Awesome! Suitably warmed up and ready to rock, the […]

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WIN: tickets to see The Who in Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on 21st June 2015

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

“The Who Hits 50” 50th anniversary tour is coming with hits such as Won’t Get Fooled Again, My Generation, Baba O’Riley, Who Are You, I Can’t Explain, Pinball Wizard, Behind Blue Eyes and many more. […]

EDITORS - Announce massive European tour, see dates / download new song
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EDITORS – share video for new track ‘No Harm’ – Watch

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Watch the new official video for ‘No Harm’ BELOW. Directed by Rahi Rezvani. The track is still available as a free download from the bands website. Editors recently announced their plans for a comeback in […]

ARBORIST: Debut Single "Twisted Arrow" Featuring KIM DEAL out 4th May - listen
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ARBORIST share video for “Twisted Arrow” (featuring Kim Deal)

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

The debut single from Northern Ireland’s ARBORIST is “Twisted Arrow” featuring Kim Deal from The Breeders/Pixies on backing vocals. Fronted by singer songwriter, Mark McCambridge, Arborist’s music is measured and mature, while remaining starkly modern. […]

EMILIE NICOLAS - Shares Stunning, new video for the single 'Pstereo' - Watch
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EMILIE NICOLAS – Shares Stunning, new video for the single ‘Pstereo’ – Watch

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her stunning debut LP ‘Like I’m A Warrior’ on June 29th, Emilie Nicolas has unveiled the brand new video for ‘Pstereo’, the single which is out June 22nd. The Emilie […]

GENGAHR - ANNOUNCE UK OCT TOUR
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GENGAHR – ANNOUNCE UK OCT TOUR

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their debut album A Dream Outside – slated for a June 15th Release through Transgressive Records – North London’s Gengahr are set to head out on the road this October for […]

ICKY BLOSSOMS - NEW ALBUM 'MASK' OUT THIS MONTH - Watch video
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ICKY BLOSSOMS – NEW ALBUM ‘MASK’ OUT THIS MONTH – Watch video

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Electronic pop trio Icky Blossoms share their new video for single “In Folds” below. The video finds the band in their very own own horror film and not for the faint of heart! As the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : LIGHTS THAT CHANGE - 'Voices' Listen
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TRACK OF THE DAY : LIGHTS THAT CHANGE – ‘Voices’ Listen

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Lights That Change is an alternative ethereal dreampop outfit, hailing from North Wales and headed by Marc Joy. After many years producing other artists, he finally turned his attention towards his own creative endeavours. Thus […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD'S JAMES GRAHAM TALKS ABOUT END OF TOUR + NEW SINGLE WITH ROBERT SMITH
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THE TWILIGHT SAD’S JAMES GRAHAM TALKS ABOUT END OF TOUR + NEW SINGLE WITH ROBERT SMITH

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

The Twilight Sad have had their most successful year of their career after releasing their masterpiece ‘Nobody Wants to Be Here, and Nobody Wants to Leave’, one of the best albums released last year. I […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : CEREMONY - ‘YOUR LIFE IN FRANCE
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CEREMONY – STREAM NEW ALBUM THE L-SHAPED MAN – listen

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

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COURTNEY BARNETT RELEASES VIDEO FOR "DEAD FOX"
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May 12, 2015 XS Noize

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MOON KING ANNOUNCE US TOUR WITH MR TWIN SISTER THIS SUMMER
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May 12, 2015 XS Noize

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THE CURE'S Roger O'Donnell Releases Solo Album Feat. Julia Kent
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May 12, 2015 XS Noize

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