News Alison Moyet to Play Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on November 3rd 2026 March 9, 2026After 2024’s ‘Key’ album prompted a rediscovery of her solo catalogue and her first Top 10 chart position in eleven years, Alison Moyet now announces details of a unique UK and European headline tour which […]
News Nerina Pallot Announces Biggest Ever Headline Show at Royal Albert Hall to Celebrate 25 Years of Music March 6, 2026The BRIT and Ivor Novello nominee Nerina Pallot is in the midst of an organic resurgence. Building a powerful personal connection directly with fans led to her selling out the London Palladium in 2024 – […]
News The Who announce ‘Live at Eden Project’ – a powerful new live album capturing their 2023 orchestral performance March 6, 2026Few bands have shaped the landscape of rock music with the force and longevity of The Who. For nearly six decades, their sound, spirit, and unmistakable energy have echoed across generations, influencing artists and audiences […]
Album Reviews ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally March 6, 2026The 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 […]
Album Reviews ALBUM REVIEW: The Enemy – Social Disguises March 4, 2026The long-dormant gears of Coventry’s favourite sons have finally ground back into motion. After the sleek, perhaps overly-polished synth-pop detour of 2015’s It’s Automatic, a record that left the band questioning their relevance and drifting […]
Book Reviews BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi October 30, 2023K-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 Reviews BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes August 29, 2023How 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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography March 3, 2022In 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 […]
Album Reviews CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran June 17, 2021This 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 […]
Live Reviews LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre February 26, 2026In 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 Reviews LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London February 21, 2026Of 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 December 22, 20182018 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 […]
Round Up The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP October 29, 2018Welcome 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 February 6, 2026On 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 IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland January 11, 2026Biffy 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: The ultimate fan’s guide August 27, 2025Hans 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 […]
Gigs The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam August 21, 2025The 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 […]
Gigs Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more August 18, 2025To 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 INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’ March 9, 2026Singer-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. […]
Interviews Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans February 10, 2026He 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, […]
Interviews INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go November 11, 2025Rising 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 Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274 March 8, 2026In 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 […]
Podcast “We’re Always Making Music for Ourselves” — The Dream Machine on ‘Fort Perch Rock’ | XS Noize Podcast #273 March 4, 2026In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]
Podcast Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272 February 24, 2026In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band’s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a […]