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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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THE JAM - "About The Young Idea" 2-CD Best Of Announced 2
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THE JAM – To release ‘Fire & Skill: The Jam Live’ 6 CD deluxe box set Oct 30th

July 23, 2015 XS Noize

It’s 40 years since classic The Jam line-up first started touring. The band had a phenomenal impact on pop music and wider youth culture. In their short career, they influenced a generation with their music, […]

BLOSSOMS - PERFORM A SOLD OUT LONDON SHOW NEXT WEEK
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BLOSSOMS – TO RELEASE BRAND NEW EP ‘BLOWN ROSE’ ON JULY 31ST

July 23, 2015 XS Noize

Blossoms will release their brand new EP ‘Blown Rose’ on July 31st through Virgin EMI. Produced by James Skelly and Rich Turvey at Parr St, with the lead track mixed by David Wrench (Caribou/Jungle/FKA Twigs/JamieXX)’ […]

DRINKS (Cate Le Bon & White Fence) share new song, 'Laying Down Rock', taken from Hermits On Holiday
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DRINKS (Cate Le Bon & White Fence) share new song, ‘Laying Down Rock’, taken from Hermits On Holiday

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

Heavenly Recordings are thrilled to announce the signing of DRINKS, the new project from Cate Le Bon and Tim Presley, aka White Fence, whose album Hermits On Holiday will be released 21st August. The pair […]

Electronic / indie duo PERTINI - to release Debut single ‘Blackfriars Bridge’ on July 31st
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Electronic / indie duo PERTINI – to release Debut single ‘Blackfriars Bridge’ on July 31st

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

Not many bands have disbanded due to a key band member wanting to become a priest, but this time last year, Sandro Schiena, found himself on the wrong side of the altar when his co-founder […]

WOMPS - Premiere new single ‘Live A Little Less’ Recorded by Steve Albini
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WOMPS – Premiere new single ‘Live A Little Less’ Recorded by Steve Albini

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

This debut single from Glasgow’s WOMPS, is a first taste of eleven tracks recorded by Steve Albini at Electrical Audio Studios for their upcoming LP. Mastered by Matthew Barnhart of Chicago Mastering Service and is […]

ALPHAS - REVEAL VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'WAVES'
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ALPHAS – REVEAL VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘WAVES’

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

Waves is the follow up to the Aberdeen trio Alphas debut single, Here Comes The Burn, and captures the band’s kinetic onstage presence with a pure punchy indie pop sound that could easily appeal to […]

WOLF ALICE - SHARE ‘BROS’ VIDEO - Watch
Gigs

WOLF ALICE – unveil ‘You’re A Germ’ as next single

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

With their stunning debut album, My Love Is Cool, now racking up acclaim across the globe, London’s Wolf Alice are pleased to announce live favourite ‘You’re A Germ’ as their next single. Flirting with whispered […]

SHOPPING - Announce second album, 'WHY CHOOSE' released 2nd October
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SHOPPING – Announce second album, ‘WHY CHOOSE’ released 2nd October

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in East London in 2012 by members Rachel Aggs (guitar), Billy Easter (bass) and Andrew Milk (drums), SHOPPING forge an itchy, angular explosion of propulsive bass lines, primitive disco-not-disco drums and guitar lines sharp […]

Download / listen to new track ‘CAN’T TAKE IT’ from SEXTILE
New Music

SEXTILE – SHARE 2ND TRACK ‘FLESH’ from DEBUT ALBUM ‘A THOUSAND HANDS’ OUT AUGUST 21ST

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

Last month brand new LA band SEXTILE shared their debut track online, gleaning attention from blogs & music sites across the web. Today, with the release of their debut album ‘A Thousand Hands’ set for […]

THE VIEW - Announce Single 'Under The Rug' & Album released September 11th with UK Autumn Tour Dates
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THE VIEW – Announce Single ‘Under The Rug’ & Album released September 11th with UK Autumn Tour Dates

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

Off the back of Isle of Wight, T in The Park and Kyle Falconer’s tour with Mark Ronson performing The Bike Song, (Glastonbury, Benicassim and Australian dates) The View are pleased to announce a UK […]

Danish teens BABY IN VAIN unveil provocative 'Muscles' video
Gigs

Danish teens BABY IN VAIN unveil provocative ‘Muscles’ video

July 20, 2015 XS Noize

Copenhagen’s Baby In Vain have unveiled the provocative and surreal new video for their track ‘Muscles’. Watch now BELOW. Surrounded by henchman and a sickening buffet of sugary sweets and seafood, the Danish teenagers take […]

MARTIN GORE - Shares video for 'EUROPA HYMN' - Watch
New Music

MARTIN GORE – Announces Remix EP + Remix Competition

July 20, 2015 XS Noize

Martin Gore has announced a remix EP on double 12” vinyl and digital release, out on 2 October 2015 via Mute. The vinyl will include remixes by Andy Stott, Virgil Enzinger and Christoffer Berg, alongside […]

SEØUEL shares new track 'Subtle'! / EP 'Reykjavik' due July 24th
New Music

SEØUEL shares new track ‘Subtle’! / EP ‘Reykjavik’ due July 24th

July 20, 2015 XS Noize

London-based Scottish producer SEØUEL shares another slice of his darkcore sounds with new track ‘Subtle’. The EP ‘Reykjavik’ is due July 24th via Disorder Recordings. Inspired by the icy, otherworldly scenery of Reykjavik, ‘Subtle’ is […]

GENGAHR - share video for 'Haunter' - Watch
Gigs

GENGAHR – share new single ‘Fill My Gums With Blood’ + Free Download

July 18, 2015 XS Noize

North London boys Gengahr have announced new single ‘Fill My Gums With Blood’. A favourite since first appearing online as a demo back in spring 2014, it has since evolved into a standout track from […]

French-Cameroonian duo AIR BAG ONE debut new track 'You've Got Somethin'
New Music

Indie-Pop duo AIR BAG ONE debut new track ‘Killing Stars’ with Wonderland

July 18, 2015 XS Noize

Cameroon-born, France-based, duo called AIR BAG ONE have just shared their brand new track ‘Killing Stars’. Sitting somewhere between Everything Everything, Phoenix – and with more than a few nods to 80s pop as well […]

DU BLONDE - reveals new video / Future Islands + Torres dates in September
Gigs

DU BLONDE – reveals new video / Future Islands + Torres dates in September

July 17, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh from the glorious praise Du Blonde received for Welcome Back To Milk, comes a brand new video, three-date residency at the Shacklewell Arms in London and shows with Future Islands and Torres this September […]

MAC DEMARCO - shares "I've Been Waiting For Her"- Listen
New Music

MAC DEMARCO – shares “I’ve Been Waiting For Her”- Listen

July 17, 2015 XS Noize

Less than a month until the release of Another One, Mac DeMarco offers up yet another new song. This time around, it’s one of the record’s more upbeat numbers. “I’ve Been Waiting For Her” fits […]

FOLK-TRONICA DUO 'MALPAS' TO RELEASE DÉBUT ALBUM - 'RAIN RIVER SEA' 31st July
Gigs

FOLK-TRONICA DUO ‘MALPAS’ TO RELEASE DÉBUT ALBUM – ‘RAIN RIVER SEA’ 31st July

July 17, 2015 XS Noize

MALPAS, aka songwriter Ali Forbes and producer Andy Savours, will release their début album ‘Rain River Sea’ on 31st July 2015 through Killing Moon Records. It’s a collection of ten gorgeous songs that meld intimate […]

MARK MORRISS - covers Madonna's 'Angel' in new acoustic video
New Music

MARK MORRISS – covers Madonna’s ‘Angel’ in new acoustic video

July 17, 2015 XS Noize

Mark Morriss is a bit of a buzz-word right now with The Bluetones frontman recently announcing a reunion tour for this September, with many of the dates close to selling out. This album is the […]

THE TRAIN SET - to release long awaited album
New Music

THE TRAIN SET – to release long awaited album

July 17, 2015 XS Noize

Back in the mid to late eighties The Train Set emerged from the Crewe/Winsford indie music scene to make an impact on the Manchester and Liverpool gig circuit as well as the national music press. […]

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