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        • The Veils
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          The Veils Return with New Album “Fragile World” — Hear “Lungs” and See UK Dates

          February 27, 2026

          Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Asphodels’ in 2025, The Veils quickly return with a bold and invigorated new album titled ‘Fragile World’, out 19 June on V2 Records. The first single ‘Lungs’ is released […]

          Little Barrie
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          Little Barrie Announce ‘Gravity Freeze’ Out 22 May 2026 – Hear ‘More Bad Miles Of Road’

          February 26, 2026

          Little Barrie announce details of their new album Gravity Freeze, released Friday 22nd May 2026 on Easy Eye Sound. The trio, fronted by in-demand guitarist Barrie Cadogan, also have today shared the first single, ‘More […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Announces 2003 Live Album ‘In The Big Room’ – Out March 13, 2026

          February 26, 2026

          Peter Gabriel will release the live album ‘In The Big Room’ on 13 March 2026. In The Big Room captures Peter Gabriel and band recorded live in the Big Room at Real World Studios on […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Hen’s Teeth

          February 23, 2026

          Iron and Wine, the moniker of singer/songwriter Samuel Beam, is releasing his much anticipated follow up to 2024’s Light Verse at the end of February. Hen’s Teeth is a slightly darker sibling to Beam’s poetic […]

          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 […]

        • 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: 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
        • 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 […]

  • Podcast
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          Podcast

          Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

          February 24, 2026

          In 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 […]

          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 […]

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SPACE - Return With New Single 'Strange World' and Extensive Tour Dates
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SPACE – Return With New Single ‘Strange World’ and Extensive Tour Dates

July 29, 2015 XS Noize

Space are back with a new single ‘Strange World’. The band will also embark on an extensive UK tour of the same name throughout October and November 2015. ‘Strange World’ combines Space’s signature sound with […]

STORNOWAY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'BONXIE' FOR APRIL RELEASE
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STORNOWAY – Announce Bonxie ‘Unplucked’ EP, out September

July 29, 2015 XS Noize

Though their latest top 20 album, Bonxie, was their most electronic release to date Stornoway are best known (and possibly best loved) for their compelling acoustic performances. Magic is conjured by their use of traditional […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BRING ME THE HORIZON - 'Happy Song'
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BRING ME THE HORIZON Set to release highly anticipated new album ‘That’s The Spirit’ In September

July 29, 2015 XS Noize

Sheffield’s finest, Bring Me The Horizon, are set to release an album that will catapult them even further into the stratosphere and confirm their status as one of the most important British rock bands in […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) share ‘DOUBLE TROUBLE’, the lead single from forthcoming album ‘WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW…
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PIL – Unveil video for new single ‘Double Trouble’

July 28, 2015 XS Noize

Public Image Ltd (PiL) will release ‘Double Trouble’ on 21st August on 10” vinyl. It’s the lead single from their forthcoming 10th studio album ‘What The World Needs Now…’, which is released on 4th September […]

JOSS STONE - Releases new album this Friday July 31st
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JOSS STONE – Releases new album this Friday July 31st

July 28, 2015 XS Noize

British soul sensation Joss Stone is back with her seventh studio album ‘Water For Your Soul’, set for release on Stone’d Records /Essential Music on July 31st. The follow up to 2012’s ‘The Soul Sessions […]

THE CRIBS - Announce Two UK Dates This Autumn Including London Roundhouse
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THE CRIBS – Announce Two UK Dates This Autumn Including London Roundhouse

July 28, 2015 XS Noize

The Cribs are pleased to announce news of two UK dates this Autumn. The band follow their sold out run of UK dates earlier this year with a couple of shows at London’s Roundhouse and […]

FRANK TURNER - Streams New Track - 'Mittens' - listen
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FRANK TURNER – Streams New Track – ‘Mittens’ – listen

July 28, 2015 XS Noize

Frank Turner has today unveiled a new track, ‘Mittens’, the latest to be taken from his forthcoming new studio album, “Positive Songs For Negative People”, out August 7th through Xtra Mile Recordings and Polydor Records. […]

SLEAFORD MODS - STREAM NEW TRACK ‘LIVE TONIGHT’ + TOUR DATES
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SLEAFORD MODS – STREAM NEW TRACK ‘LIVE TONIGHT’ + TOUR DATES

July 28, 2015 XS Noize

“I remember January 2014 at The Chameleon Club, three months before we released ‘Divide and Exit’: “Do you mind if I dance behind you on stage mate? Only there’s no fucking room out there.” I […]

THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION - share "Mountain" video
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THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION – share “Mountain” video

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

The Phoenix Foundation have shared a new video for “Mountain,” premiered today. “Mountain” is the lead single from the forthcoming album Give Up Your Dreams, out 7th August on Memphis Industries. “Somehow Samuel Kristofski made […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS NOMINATED FOR BRIT AWARD
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THE WAR ON DRUGS – Achieve Gold Status For “Lost In The Dream”

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Following a whirlwind year which culminated in countless Best album of 2014 accolades and a subsequent Brit Award nomination, this weekend has seen another milestone reached for The War On Drugs. The band’s classic album […]

GAZ COOMBES to release reworked new single "MATADOR (DA CAPO)" on 18th September 2015
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GAZ COOMBES to release reworked new single “MATADOR (DA CAPO)” on 18th September 2015

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes has announced details of a new single from his hugely acclaimed second solo album. “Matador [Da Capo]” is a completely reworked version of the album’s title track – an extended re-recording that pushes […]

JAKE EVANS - Debut album 'Day one', Released 31st July, 2015
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JAKE EVANS – Debut album ‘Day one’, Released 31st July, 2015

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Jake Evans releases his debut album, ‘Day One’, via Republic Of Music on 31st July. The album sees the former Bad Lieutenant co-writer strike out on his own for the first time with a little […]

COLD SHOWERS - Release 'Matter Of Choice' out on Dais 28th August
New Music

COLD SHOWERS – Release ‘Matter Of Choice’ out on Dais 28th August

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Cold Showers, a band formed in Highland Park, California in 2010, fuse the brash power of their shoegaze pedigree with the smokey compulsions of post-punk and no-wave ancestors, they’d fit in well amongst their idols […]

AARON WRIGHT - Releases 'Proper Chronic Lonely' video feat:  Barry from Eastenders
New Music

AARON WRIGHT – Releases ‘Proper Chronic Lonely’ video feat: Barry from Eastenders

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Flying a Machine (out August 10th) is the second studio album from Edinburgh singer/songwriter Aaron Wright. Produced by Francis MacDonald from Teenage Fan Club (the second time that the pair have work together), Aaron Wright […]

HERE WE GO MAGIC - Return With 'Be Small' Premiere First Single "Falling"
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HERE WE GO MAGIC – Return With ‘Be Small’ Premiere First Single “Falling”

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

After a three year wait, Here We Go Magic return with their fourth album, Be Small, out worldwide on October 16. Recorded and mixed by the band themselves, the “overtly major and optimistic” songs on […]

FOALS - Reveal new track 'Mountain At My Gates' - Listen
New Music

FOALS – Reveal new track ‘Mountain At My Gates’ – Listen

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Foals have revealed another track from their upcoming new album ‘What Went Down’. ‘Mountain At My Gates’ premiered on Annie Mac’s Radio 1 show this week, which you can listen to BELOW. The band also […]

THE PINSTRIPE PIGEON BAND - Exclusive! Premier of new video here! ahead of EP release
New Music

THE PINSTRIPE PIGEON BAND – Exclusive! Premier of new video here! ahead of EP release

July 26, 2015 XS Noize

The Pinstripe Pigeon Band began as a modest, yet ambitious studio project, incorporating production values inspired by Jon Hopkins, Nile Rogers and Cut Chemist, but this quickly developed into a seven-strong pop force, releasing five […]

American Psych Rockers ANCIENT RIVER Release New Album
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American Psych Rockers ANCIENT RIVER Release New Album

July 24, 2015 XS Noize

Ancient River, the sonic brainchild of singer/songwriter James Barreto, is an ever-evolving source of rock n’ roll and psychedelia, its influences flowing from the swampy roots of the American south to the far reaches of […]

INFINITY GIRL - premiere new song 'Not Man' & 'Harm' LP out August 28
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INFINITY GIRL – premiere new song ‘Not Man’ & ‘Harm’ LP out August 28

July 24, 2015 XS Noize

Forged in the crucible of the Boston underground and now based in Brooklyn, New York, Infinity Girl is a four-piece American guitar band. The act emerged in 2012 with a startlingly whole and reverent shoegaze […]

THE ORDINARY BOYS -  Return With New Single & Album
Gigs

THE ORDINARY BOYS – Return With New Single & Album

July 24, 2015 XS Noize

After a hiatus of nearly 10 years, The Ordinary Boys are back with what is arguably their strongest album to date. Lead single ‘Four Letter Word’ is a soaring, energy driven statement of intent reminiscent […]

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