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          ‘Puppet’ by Grian Chatten Leads Official Soundtrack for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

          February 19, 2026

          Today, RCA Records UK have announced the official soundtrack to Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the highly anticipated feature film from series creator Steven Knight, will be released on March 6th. Alongside the announcement, the first official single ‘Puppet’ by […]

          Foo Fighters
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          Foo Fighters return with “Your Favorite Toy” the title track and first taste of their forthcoming 12th studio album

          February 19, 2026

          Try not to choke on the glitter… “Your Favorite Toy,” the titular first single of Foo Fighters’ forthcoming 12th full-length studio album, has been released. The first new FF music of 2026, “Your Favorite Toy” […]

          U2
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          U2 Return with ‘Days Of Ash’, a Brand New Standalone EP

          February 18, 2026

          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, […]

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        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

          Philadelphia shoegaze standard-bearers Nothing return in 2026 with A Short History Of Decay, a record that feels less like a reinvention and more like a reaffirmation of everything they’ve quietly perfected over the past decade […]

          Paul Draper
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – Mansun Retold

          February 20, 2026

          Three decades have passed since Mansun first injected a dose of grand, prog-inflected eccentricity into the waning days of Britpop. In 2026, ex-frontman Paul Draper returns with Mansun Retold, a project that resists the easy […]

        • 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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lambrini Girls Ignite The Garage for War Child at BRITs Week
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lambrini Girls Ignite The Garage for War Child at BRITs Week

          February 17, 2026

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Islington Assembly Hall
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Islington Assembly Hall

          February 16, 2026

          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 […]

        • 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
        • 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 […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

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        • Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
          Podcast

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

          February 17, 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 […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          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 […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
          Podcast

          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          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. […]

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The XS Noize featured interview. The Xs Noize team catches up with Artists and Bands to talk about their music and ideas.

INTERVIEW: Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum discuss debut album 'Thanks For Coming' 2
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INTERVIEW: Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum discuss debut album ‘Thanks For Coming’

February 28, 2021 XS Noize

Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum are vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Hedwig and the Angry Inch), drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood) and keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie). […]

INTERVIEW: The Anchoress on The Art of Losing
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INTERVIEW: The Anchoress on The Art of Losing

February 22, 2021 XS Noize

‘The Art of Losing’, the second album from Welsh multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies), will be released on March 12th 2021 (via Kscope). Written and produced by Davies, ‘The Art of Losing’ navigates […]

INTERVIEW: Peter Hook on K÷93 EP collaboration with Jaz Coleman & Geordie Walker 1
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INTERVIEW: Peter Hook on K÷93 EP collaboration with Jaz Coleman & Geordie Walker

February 17, 2021 Dan Volohov

Recently, CADIZ music announced the release of “K÷93” – three-song EP recorded by Jaz Coleman, Peter Hook and Geordie Walker back in 1993. The K÷93 comes out on the 5th of March. Dan Volohov sits […]

INTERVIEW: Louise Wener on 'Lost' Sleeper album ‘This Time Tomorrow'
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INTERVIEW: Louise Wener on ‘Lost’ Sleeper album ‘This Time Tomorrow’

February 15, 2021 XS Noize

This January, Sleeper released their “lost” album, ‘This Time Tomorrow’. The band’s 5th full-length studio album, and technically a prequel, the ten tracks were recorded between 1999 and 2000 in North London and finished in […]

INTERVIEW: SMITH & BURROWS discuss new album 'Only Smith & Burrows is Good Enough'
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INTERVIEW: SMITH & BURROWS discuss new album ‘Only Smith & Burrows is Good Enough’

February 8, 2021 XS Noize

Editors frontman and multi-instrumentalist Tom Smith and multi-faceted musician and songwriter Andy Burrows will release their collaborative new album ‘Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough’ on 19th February 2021 via [PIAS] Recordings. Mark Millar […]

INTERVIEW: Stephen Street on working with The Smiths, Blur & Joining Bradford 2
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INTERVIEW: Stephen Street on working with The Smiths, Blur & Joining Bradford

January 29, 2021 XS Noize

Stephen Street is a legendary British music producer best known for his work with The Smiths, The Cranberries and Blur. Stephen also collaborated with Morrissey on his debut album Viva Hate following the split of […]

INTERVIEW: Incendiary US artist DES ROCS - "I'm going to change rock music forever!"
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INTERVIEW: Incendiary US artist DES ROCS – “I’m going to change rock music forever!”

January 26, 2021 XS Noize

The unorthodox and innovative rocker Des Rocs recently released ‘This Is Our Life’,’ his five-song EP that sets its sights on the human condition. “Pieces,” “Love and a Smoking Gun,” “Suicide Romantics,” “Nothing Personal,” and […]

INTERVIEW: Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai) - “It’s quite important as an artist to put yourself in an uncomfortable position” 2
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INTERVIEW: Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai) – “It’s quite important as an artist to put yourself in an uncomfortable position”

January 25, 2021 Dan Volohov

Even though each Mogwai record is different from previous ones, the effect is practically always the same –  meditative euphoria of sounds and musical forms the band has been exploring from the first days of […]

INTERVIEW: Rising talent FRANKLIN on reworking the CHIC iconic dance classic ‘Everybody Dance’ 1
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INTERVIEW: Rising talent FRANKLIN on reworking the CHIC iconic dance classic ‘Everybody Dance’

January 19, 2021 Neal McClelland

Everybody Dance’ from the legendary Chic – is part of the fabric and the heartbeat of our lives,  since the hazy days of Studio 54 and the global disco scene.  It’s been remixed and bootlegged […]

INTERVIEW: The Boxer Rebellion’s NATHAN & ADAM on BIG IDEAS & The American Dream
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INTERVIEW: The Boxer Rebellion’s NATHAN & ADAM on BIG IDEAS & The American Dream

January 18, 2021 XS Noize

Members of The Boxer Rebellion, Tennessee-born Nathan Nicholson and London’s Adam Harrison have teamed up with London-based writer, director and photographer Ben Lankester to launch new multi-disciplinary creative three-piece, Big Ideas. The band’s timely debut […]

INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods' JASON WILLIAMSON on SPARE RIBS
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INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods’ JASON WILLIAMSON on SPARE RIBS

January 12, 2021 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods release their astonishing 6th studio album, entitled ‘Spare Ribs’, on 15th January 2021. Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn recorded the album during the lockdown in three-weeks at JT Soar in July. Mark Millar […]

INTERVIEW with PASSENGER - “I was on lockdown on my own with my cats and feeling fairly weird & sad about things” 2
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INTERVIEW with PASSENGER – “I was on lockdown on my own with my cats and feeling fairly weird & sad about things”

January 7, 2021 Lee Campbell

Mike Rosenberg, better known as Passenger, releases his new studio album Songs for the Drunk and Broken Hearted on January 8, 2021. Hailing from Brighton, England, Passenger is a multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter. Although still […]

INTERVIEW: Butch Vig on 5 Billion in Diamonds, Garbage, Producing Records & More 1
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INTERVIEW: Butch Vig on 5 Billion in Diamonds, Garbage, Producing Records & More

January 3, 2021 Dan Volohov

Recently released Divine Accidents by 5 Billion in Diamonds is one of the best releases of 2020. Dan Volohov talks to Butch Vig, co-founder of 5 Billion in Diamonds, the drummer of Garbage, and legendary […]

From Colne to Stockholm - INTERVIEW with Milltown Brothers' MATT NELSON
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From Colne to Stockholm – INTERVIEW with Milltown Brothers’ MATT NELSON

December 23, 2020 XS Noize

Milltown Brothers released their fantastic new album on Stanley Records on the 6th of November 2020. ‘Stockholm’, recorded recently in their hometown of Colne in Lancashire, is the follow up to 2015’s ‘Long Road’ and will […]

INTERVIEW with rising Irish singer-songwriter LILLA VARGEN
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INTERVIEW with rising Irish singer-songwriter LILLA VARGEN

December 15, 2020 XS Noize

Having accumulated 30 million streams and completed a huge arena tour as a guest to Dermot Kennedy, Lilla Vargen is one of Ireland’s fastest rising new talents. After a break this Summer writing and recording, […]

INTERVIEW with STEVE ALBINI - "It's satisfying to work on something that has a long life-span and enriches lots of peoples lives" 1
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INTERVIEW with STEVE ALBINI – “It’s satisfying to work on something that has a long life-span and enriches lots of peoples lives”

December 9, 2020 Dan Volohov

For those who’ve never heard the name of Steve Albini, it would be difficult to explain who this guy is. Like billions of other questions, there are many answers to it: Analogue recording engineer, founder […]

INTERVIEW: AARON TURNER on his recent collaboration with PHARAOH OVERLORD 1
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INTERVIEW: AARON TURNER on his recent collaboration with PHARAOH OVERLORD

November 30, 2020 Dan Volohov

Recently released “6” became one of the most unusual records for both Pharaoh Overlord – Finnish electronic duo and Aaron Turner, who’d collaborated with Tomi Leppänen Jussi Lehtisalo as their featured vocalist on the record. […]

WATCH Interview with Paul Draper on MANSUN'S 'Closed for Business' Box Set & upcoming solo album 'Cult Leader Tactics'
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WATCH Interview with Paul Draper on MANSUN’S ‘Closed for Business’ Box Set & upcoming solo album ‘Cult Leader Tactics’

November 27, 2020 XS Noize

To mark the 25th anniversary of the band, Mansun has announced details of a comprehensive 25 disc deluxe box set which collects together everything they ever recorded. Paul Draper sit’s down with XS Noize Editor-in-Chief […]

INTERVIEW with UK psychedelic indie rock quintet SUNSTACK JONES 4
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INTERVIEW with UK psychedelic indie rock quintet SUNSTACK JONES

November 25, 2020 Lee Campbell

UK psychedelic indie rock quintet Sunstack Jones have recently released their fourth LP, ‘Golden Repair’ – recorded and engineered by The Verve’s Simon Jones. Lee Campbell had a chat with Chrisy (vocals), Jules (bass) & […]

WELSHY releases new single ‘Haiti’ - Listen Now
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INTERVIEW with Irish producer / DJ WELSHY

November 18, 2020 Neal McClelland

It’s a well-known fact that Ireland, as a country, has always punched pretty hard in terms of music exporting globally over the years. XS Noize Neal McClelland catches up one of the new breeds of […]

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