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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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SMALL FEET - Share video for "Rivers" Taken from Forthcoming Album
New Music

SMALL FEET – Share video for “Rivers” Taken from Forthcoming Album

May 20, 2015 XS Noize

Swedish folk outfit SMALL FEET are due to release their debut album From Far Enough Away Everything Sounds Like The Ocean on 14 August via Control Freak Kitten Records. Fronted by songwriter Simon Stålhamre, the […]

SPOON - Return with video for 'Inside Out' - Watch
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SPOON – Return with video for ‘Inside Out’ – Watch

May 19, 2015 XS Noize

Spoon have released a new video for They Want My Soul highlight, ‘Inside Out’. The clip, featuring Britt Daniel, was filmed in Toronto and directed by Leblanc + Cudmore (alt-j, The New Pornographers, Belle and […]

DANNY & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM:  'WHAT KIND OF LOVE'
New Music

DANNY & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD – ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: ‘WHAT KIND OF LOVE’

May 19, 2015 XS Noize

Danny & The Champions Of The World are proud to announce the release of their fifth studio album, ‘What Kind Of Love’, via Loose Recordings, on 1st June 2015 and a 12 date UK tour […]

GHOSTPOET - shares Boxed In remix of 'X Marks The Spot'
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GHOSTPOET – shares Boxed In remix of ‘X Marks The Spot’

May 19, 2015 XS Noize

Following his recent performance of the track on Later… with Jools Holland, Ghostpoet has shared a Boxed In remix of his new single ‘X Marks The Spot’. Listen to the remix on Soundcloud below. [soundcloud […]

MUMFORD & SONS - Announce New Single, 'The Wolf'
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MUMFORD & SONS – Announce New Single, ‘The Wolf’

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons are to release their next single, ‘The Wolf’, impacting on 29th June 2015. ‘The Wolf’ is the second single to be taken from the band’s critically acclaimed, number one album, ‘Wilder Mind’. […]

MUSE - RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM “DRONES”, RELEASED IN THE UK ON JUNE 8 2
New Music

MUSE – RELEASE NEW SONG “MERCY”

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

May 18, 2015 – MUSE will release “Mercy”, the third track from their forthcoming album ‘Drones’ tonight, May 18th as the song premieres on BBC Radio 1. The previously released two songs “Dead Inside” and […]

PIL - announce new album & tour
Gigs

PIL – announce new album & tour

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

Public Image Ltd (PiL) announce the release of their 10th studio album ‘What The World Needs Now…’ on 4th September 2015. The 11-track album follows the huge critical success of 2012’s ‘This is PiL’, the […]

ETERNAL SUMMERS release new track "Come Alive", announce Summer tour dates
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ETERNAL SUMMERS release new track “Come Alive”, announce Summer tour dates

May 17, 2015 XS Noize

Roanoke, VA power trio Eternal Summers have shared “Come Alive”, another track for their new album Gold And Stone today. Nicole Yun of the band told Consequence of Sound the track was inspired by Laetitia […]

LANDSHAPES - Announce 'Heyoon', due 4th May
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LANDSHAPES share video for ‘Ader’, taken from Heyoon

May 17, 2015 XS Noize

Lost practices, hidden worlds, secret topics – Landshapes shift around the dark, magical borders of alternative culture, soaking up poetry and peccadillos, high art and low desires. The crashing, carnival-whirling pop of new single ‘Ader’ […]

Heavenly Recordings announce the release of "Y DYDD OLAF", the debut album from GWENNO, on 24th July
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Heavenly Recordings announce the release of “Y DYDD OLAF”, the debut album from GWENNO, on 24th July

May 17, 2015 XS Noize

In a period of governmental and cultural transition, former Pipettes front-woman, Gwenno Saunders, releases a political concept album inspired by an obscure 1970s Welsh language sci-fi novel, subtly disguised as a blissful kraut-pop record. Written […]

GENGAHR RETURN WITH THEIR NEW SINGLE 'SHES A WITCH' - Listen
New Music

GENGAHR – “A Dream Outside” – The début album – Out 15th June

May 15, 2015 XS Noize

Slated for a June 15th release through Transgressive Records, North London’s Gengahr will release their debut album A Dream Outside with new single ‘Heroine’ – their most immediate track to date and another glimpse at […]

CUT - ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE - ‘THIS WAY THAT WAY + LIVE DATES
Gigs

CUT – ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE – ‘THIS WAY THAT WAY + LIVE DATES

May 15, 2015 XS Noize

Space-punk pioneers CuT are set to release a new single on, Camden based record shop label, Ra-Ra Rok Records on the 15th of June 2015. ‘This Way That Way’, self produced and engineered by Sean […]

WHITE BIRCHES RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND MANIFESTO!
New Music

WHITE BIRCHES – Release “You Will Find A Fire” – Retro arcade game music video!

May 14, 2015 XS Noize

As a final touch to their acclaimed and newly released debut album, Sweden’s White Birches releases a fantastic retro arcade game music video for the track “You Will Find A Fire”! The video was made […]

LONDON NEWCOMERS 'PALACE' TO SUPPORT JAMIE T
Gigs

PALACE – PREMIERE ‘KILORAN’ VIDEO AHEAD OF FESTIVAL DATES

May 14, 2015 XS Noize

London-based Palace are thrilled to share the video to ‘Kiloran’. The clip follows the recent announcement of their biggest headline show to date at London’s Scala for 22nd October. Directed by Cyrus Mirzashafa, the abstract […]

METZ return with video for 'The Swimmer'; new album, II, out now on Sub Pop Records
New Music

METZ return with video for ‘The Swimmer’; new album, II, out now on Sub Pop Records

May 14, 2015 XS Noize

You can now watch METZ’s official video for ‘The Swimmer’, from their new album II, out now worldwide on Sub Pop. The new clip was helmed by returning directors Scott Cudmore & Michael Leblanc (‘Wet […]

ELA ORLEANS - RELEASES New Album on Howie B's label / LIVE SHOWS
Gigs

ELA ORLEANS – RELEASES New Album on Howie B’s label / LIVE SHOWS

May 14, 2015 XS Noize

‘Upper Hell’ is the sixth album to be released by pop noir collagist Ela Orleans. Produced by Howie B, it’s out now on his new label, HB Recordings. Howie was introduced to Ela’s music by […]

EDITORS - Announce massive European tour, see dates / download new song
Gigs

EDITORS – share video for new track ‘No Harm’ – Watch

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Watch the new official video for ‘No Harm’ BELOW. Directed by Rahi Rezvani. The track is still available as a free download from the bands website. Editors recently announced their plans for a comeback in […]

ARBORIST: Debut Single "Twisted Arrow" Featuring KIM DEAL out 4th May - listen
New Music

ARBORIST share video for “Twisted Arrow” (featuring Kim Deal)

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

The debut single from Northern Ireland’s ARBORIST is “Twisted Arrow” featuring Kim Deal from The Breeders/Pixies on backing vocals. Fronted by singer songwriter, Mark McCambridge, Arborist’s music is measured and mature, while remaining starkly modern. […]

EMILIE NICOLAS - Shares Stunning, new video for the single 'Pstereo' - Watch
New Music

EMILIE NICOLAS – Shares Stunning, new video for the single ‘Pstereo’ – Watch

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her stunning debut LP ‘Like I’m A Warrior’ on June 29th, Emilie Nicolas has unveiled the brand new video for ‘Pstereo’, the single which is out June 22nd. The Emilie […]

GENGAHR - ANNOUNCE UK OCT TOUR
Gigs

GENGAHR – ANNOUNCE UK OCT TOUR

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their debut album A Dream Outside – slated for a June 15th Release through Transgressive Records – North London’s Gengahr are set to head out on the road this October for […]

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