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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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MERCURY REV - Announce new studio album - Listen to track
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MERCURY REV – Announce new studio album – Listen to track

June 22, 2015 XS Noize

Bella Union are excited to announce the long-awaited return of US alt-rock legends Mercury Rev whose new album The Light In You will be released 18th September via the label and is available to preorder […]

GARDENS & VILLA Announce New Record & Tour, Listen to Single 'Fixations'
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GARDENS & VILLA Announce New Record & Tour, Listen to Single ‘Fixations’

June 22, 2015 XS Noize

There’s a quote tucked into the recent documentary film about the iconic design duo Charles and Ray Eames, commenting on the symbiotic nature of Charles and Ray’s marriage, their work life in Venice Beach, their […]

IRON MAIDEN - announce brand new album 'The Book Of Souls'
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IRON MAIDEN – announce brand new album ‘The Book Of Souls’

June 19, 2015 XS Noize

IRON MAIDEN’s eagerly awaited new studio album The Book Of Souls will be released globally on 4th September through Parlophone Records (Sanctuary Copyrights/BMG in the U.S.A.). It was recorded in Paris with their longstanding producer […]

THE CHEAP THRILLS - Release new single 'Rusty' 13 July - listen
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THE CHEAP THRILLS – Release new single ‘Rusty’ 13 July – listen

June 19, 2015 XS Noize

The Cheap Thrills’ release their new single ‘Rusty’ on July 13th, encapsulating the band’s energy and youth with an added Psych/Pop vibe. Aged just eighteen and nineteen, the band have already headlined 02 Academy shows, […]

ROBIN GUTHRIE & MARK GARDENER - Release new album 'Universal Road'
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ROBIN GUTHRIE & MARK GARDENER – Release new album ‘Universal Road’

June 18, 2015 XS Noize

Universal Road is the new album by Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) and Mark Gardener (Ride). Their former bands’ work ought to give hints as to where a collaboration between the pair might lead, but this […]

RATATAT - New LP: “Magnifique” - out 17th July - Listen to tracks
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RATATAT – New LP: “Magnifique” – out 17th July – Listen to tracks

June 18, 2015 XS Noize

Next month, RATATAT, the duo of Evan Mast and Mike Stroud, will release their fifth studio album Magnifique on July 17 via Because. The 14-track album includes the recently released single “Cream On Chrome,” which […]

EDITORS - reveal epic new track: 'Marching Orders' - listen here!
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EDITORS – reveal epic new track: ‘Marching Orders’ – listen here!

June 18, 2015 XS Noize

Editors follow ‘No Harm’, their first new music in two years which “leaked” via a hidden track on a Play It Again Sam label sampler, with the release of a further new song, ‘Marching Orders’ […]

CALTARILLOZ - premiere new video for 'Z The Psychopath' - WATCH
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CALTARILLOZ – premiere new video for ‘Z The Psychopath’ – WATCH

June 17, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in 2009, CalatrilloZ are a progressive symphonic rock/metal quintet hailing from London. Fresh out of a serious of successful UK shows, the operatic five piece are now ready to release their debut album ‘Palms […]

Listen to MILTON STAR - 'Things Fall Apart'
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Listen to MILTON STAR – ‘Things Fall Apart’

June 17, 2015 XS Noize

Milton Star follow their hugely successful double A side record ‘Salvation’ and ‘Sorryville’ with the release of their new single ‘Things Fall Apart’. The track is another example of duo Alan Wyllie and Graeme Currie’s […]

GHOSTPOET - shares Boxed In remix of 'X Marks The Spot'
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GHOSTPOET – Shares video for new single ‘Sorry My Love, It’s You Not Me’ with LUCY ROSE

June 17, 2015 XS Noize

On his return from recent European live excursions, Ghostpoet – Obaro Ejimiwe, is pleased to announce a new single, the wonderfully titled ‘Sorry My Love, It’s You Not Me’ for release on 31st July through […]

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

June 17, 2015 XS Noize

Today we’re excited to introduce a brand new band. Taking their name from an astrological term relating to harmony and the ease of expression of two conflicting elements, LA’s Sextile today give away their first […]

PETE MACLEOD - Streams new track ‘MINOTAUR’ - listen
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PETE MACLEOD – Streams new track ‘MINOTAUR’ – listen

June 17, 2015 XS Noize

Pete MacLeod. Hails from Glasgow and recently signed by Alan McGee’s Creation Management, Pete has been working with renowned producer Youth (Pink Floyd, The Verve, Primal Scream) to craft an eclectic dance record, showcasing his […]

WOLF ALICE - SHARE ‘BROS’ VIDEO - Watch
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WOLF ALICE – Stream debut album, ‘My Love is Cool’ in full

June 17, 2015 XS Noize

With the release or their long-awaited and feverishly anticipated debut album only a matter of days away, London’s Wolf Alice are today streaming My Love is Cool in its entirety, ahead of its release next […]

GARY NUMAN - Announces Vinyl Reissue of GARY NUMAN/TUBEWAY ARMY - PREMIER HITS
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GARY NUMAN – Announces Vinyl Reissue of GARY NUMAN/TUBEWAY ARMY – PREMIER HITS

June 16, 2015 XS Noize

Gary Numan is a pioneer, and his influence on so many artists is unmistakable and grand. Gary’s style connects him with fans of multiple genres… electronic, industrial, indie-rock, metal, etc. He remains an innovator, and […]

MAC DEMARCO - shares 'Another One' video
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MAC DEMARCO – shares ‘Another One’ video

June 16, 2015 XS Noize

Another One, Mac DeMarco’s mini-LP of love songs and the follow up to last year’s Salad Days, is due out 7th August on Captured Tracks. Following the release of first single, ‘The Way You’d Love […]

STREET PARTY IN SOHO - New single '17' - Listen
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STREET PARTY IN SOHO – New single ’17’ – Listen

June 16, 2015 XS Noize

Street Party in Soho are back with a new single ’17’ that captures their infectiously catchy ‘Liquid Candy Shop Afro-Pop’ perfectly. The Newcastle four piece released their critically acclaimed debut single ‘Take Your Time’ in […]

GIN WIGMORE - To release New Album: Blood To Bone - October 2
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GIN WIGMORE – To release New Album: Blood To Bone – October 2

June 16, 2015 XS Noize

Gin Wigmore will release her new album Blood To Bone through Island Records on October 2, 2015. The record follows the double-platinum 2013’s Gravel & Wine, which spawned hit singles including ‘Man Like That’, synced […]

THE TALKS - Hit The Road For Extensive UK Tour
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THE TALKS – Hit The Road For Extensive UK Tour

June 16, 2015 XS Noize

The Talks are embarking on an extensive UK tour punctuated by European festival appearances, full details HERE In just a short space of time The Talks have built themselves a compelling live reputation across the […]

ROB BRAVERY - Shares haunting Michael Jackson cover - Listen
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ROB BRAVERY – Shares haunting Michael Jackson cover – Listen

June 15, 2015 XS Noize

With the release of his debut single ‘Knock Out Ginger’ and follow up ‘Me, Myself and the Scurvy Knave’ his huge pop hooks and Massive Attack inspired production warmed the the ears of The Line […]

Copenhagen post-punks 'LESS WIN' announce first UK show for June 17th at London's Bedroom Bar
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Copenhagen post-punks ‘LESS WIN’ announce first UK show for June 17th at London’s Bedroom Bar

June 15, 2015 XS Noize

Allow us to introduce Danish trio Less Win, whose noisy slab of post-punk is a melting pot of angular guitars, distorted bass-lines and hard-hitting, precise, organic drumming. Their debut UK EP Further, set for release […]

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