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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 […]

          Kyle Falconer
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          Kyle Falconer releases ‘I’m Lost (You’re Dead)’ ft. Jamie Webster ahead of UK tour this week

          February 25, 2026

          Kyle Falconer today previews the March 27th release of his new album ‘Lovely Night of Terror’ by sharing his new single ‘I’m Lost (You’re Dead)’ which features the acclaimed singer-songwriter Jamie Webster. He launched the […]

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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
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          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: 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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem

          February 21, 2026

          Swedish heavy metal visionaries Avatar transformed Nottingham’s Rock City into a dark theatrical spectacle on February 17th — delivering one of the most visually captivating and musically explosive shows the venue has seen in recent […]

        • 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
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          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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SAUNA YOUTH - Announce new album, Distractions Released 8th June
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SAUNA YOUTH – Announce new album, Distractions Released 8th June

March 3, 2015 XS Noize

Having started out in 2009 in Brighton, Sauna Youth ended up moving to London and changing line up to its current constellation in 2011. Attracted to the possibilities apparent within a DIY philosophy, the band […]

POCKET APOCALYPSE - Stream New Track 'Hollow' + Announce UK Tour Dates
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POCKET APOCALYPSE – Stream New Track ‘Hollow’ + Announce UK Tour Dates

March 3, 2015 XS Noize

Liverpool post-rock quartet Pocket Apocalypse are pleased to announce that their mini-album ‘Under Our Sky’ will be released on 23rd March, as well as an extensive run of UK tour dates and festival appearances for […]

ART NIKELS Debut EP ‘Primitives’ Out March 30th
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ART NIKELS Debut EP ‘Primitives’ Out March 30th

March 3, 2015 XS Noize

Art Nikels is a brewing presence in the East Bay and greater San Francisco music scene. Art Nikels presents a freeform blend of electronically fused psych-rock, citing influences ranging from hip-rock to kraut-höp. Unpredictable performers, […]

MUMFORD & SONS  will release their third album, 'Wilder Mind', on the 4th May
New Music

MUMFORD & SONS will release their third album, ‘Wilder Mind’, on the 4th May

March 2, 2015 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons will release their third album, ‘Wilder Mind’, on the 4th May 2015 through Gentlemen of the Road/Island Records. It will be preceded by a new single, ‘Believe’, on the 27th April. ‘Wilder […]

MARTIN GORE - Announces solo album - 'MG' out April - Listen to track
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MARTIN GORE – Announces solo album – ‘MG’ out April – Listen to track

March 2, 2015 XS Noize

Martin Gore founding member of Depeche Mode who have sold over 100 million records worldwide, has announced the release of a new solo album. MG will be released on Mute Records on 27 April 2015. […]

LITTLE MAY / Announce new single ‘Hide’ and UK dates
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LITTLE MAY / Announce new single ‘Hide’ and UK dates

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

Hailed by international tastemakers as Australia’s breakout act of 2014, Liz Drummond, Hannah Field and Annie Hamilton, otherwise known as Little May, have quickly won over hearts far beyond home shores. 2014 saw the band […]

LANDSHAPES - Announce 'Heyoon', due 4th May
New Music

LANDSHAPES – Announce ‘Heyoon’, due 4th May

February 27, 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. On their second album Heyoon, released on Bella […]

ELSTOW - Share video for 'Evil Dreams' - Watch
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ELSTOW – Share video for ‘Evil Dreams’ – Watch

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

In July 2012 Jared Shaw and Chel Browne sent a couple of low-fi demos to Peats Ridge Festival on a whim. Having played only one live show together, their obsession with music was very much […]

DAYDREAM FRENZY - release download track 'Jade's Song'!
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DAYDREAM FRENZY – release download track ‘Jade’s Song’!

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

Daydream Frenzy are all set to unveil their debut album, Pride & Wonder, due for release on March 30th 2015 via Daydream Records. To celebrate their forthcoming album’s release, the band have released the explosive […]

SURFER BLOOD:   Stream new track 'Dorian' - Listen
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SURFER BLOOD: Stream new track ‘Dorian’ – Listen

February 27, 2015 XS Noize

After announcing the upcoming release of a new album, their first with beloved UK indie-rock imprint Fierce Panda records, today Surfer Blood preview the first taste of 1000 Palms with the sprawling Dorian. Of the […]

THOM YORKE RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM 'TOMORROWS MODERN BOXES' THROUGH BIT TORRENT
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THOM YORKE – releases UK Gold soundtrack for free! – Listen

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

Between Thom Yorke’s surprise solo album Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes and working on the new Radiohead album, the singer managed to sneak in some minimalist soundscapes to help score the documentary UK Gold, which details Big […]

HANNAH COHEN - unveils new track "Fake It" - Listen
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HANNAH COHEN – unveils new track “Fake It” – Listen

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

With her sublime second album Pleasure Boy due for release 30th March on Bella Union, HANNAH COHEN has just announced news of London headline show at Corsica Studios to begin a European tour. Date / […]

YOUNG ROMANCE -  Announce 'Wild' EP
Gigs

YOUNG ROMANCE: share video for new single Wasting Time’ – watch

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in 2013 – Young Romance is the London based Noise Pop duo comprising of Claire (Vocal & Drums) and Paolo (Guitar). After early shows supporting Mystery Jets, Slow Club and Summer Camp, 2014 saw […]

WE CAME FROM WOLVES  - announce debut album!
New Music

WE CAME FROM WOLVES – announce debut album!

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

We Came From Wolves return with their self-titled debut album set for release on 25th May via Sarasota Records. Continuing on from where they left with their 2014 EP Paradise Place, these boys are leading […]

WAXAHATCHEE / Shares new single 'Under A Rock' and adds more European tour dates
Gigs

WAXAHATCHEE / Shares new single ‘Under A Rock’ and adds more European tour dates

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

Waxahatchee has shared the single ‘Under a Rock’ from her anticipated new album ‘Ivy Tripp’, released 6 April via Wichita. ‘Under a Rock’ is a quicker guitar-driven song that lays the foundation for the rest […]

TRAVIS BRETZER DEBUT ALBUM 'WAXING ROMANTIC' OUT FEBRUARY
New Music

TRAVIS BRETZER – shares Grant Singer directed video for ‘Lonely Heart,’

February 26, 2015 XS Noize

Travis Bretzer has shared the video for album track ‘Lonely Heart,’ directed by man of the moment Grant Singer (Kendrick Lamar, Little Dragon, Sky Ferreira, Tobias Jesso Jr.) It also features Tim Koh of Haunted […]

PAUL McCARTNEY TO HEADLINE FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL  JUNE 18-21 AT THE WOODLANDS, DOVER DE
New Music

PAUL McCARTNEY TO HEADLINE FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 18-21 AT THE WOODLANDS, DOVER DE

February 25, 2015 XS Noize

Following a whirlwind weekend including a surprise intimate Valentine’s Day gig at New York’s Irving Plaza and a performance on Saturday Night Live’s 40th Anniversary prime time special (not to mention a massive all-star jam […]

WOLF ALICE:  announce debut album, 'My Love Is Cool'- stream new single 'Giant Peach'
Gigs

WOLF ALICE: announce debut album, ‘My Love Is Cool’- stream new single ‘Giant Peach’

February 25, 2015 XS Noize

London’s Wolf Alice are pleased to announce their debut album My Love Is Cool with new single ‘Giant Peach’ – the first to be revealed from their debut album. Where previous single ‘Moaning Lisa Smile’ […]

JACCO GARDNER ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, 'HYPNOPHOBIA', OUT MAY 4TH
Gigs

JACCO GARDNER ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, ‘HYPNOPHOBIA’, OUT MAY 4TH

February 25, 2015 XS Noize

To call Jacco Gardner a daydreamer may not be as farfetched as he’d have you believe. Its meaning may refer to a fear of sleep, but with Hypnophobia (out May 4th on Full Time Hobby), […]

LOWER DENS -  Share the video for first single ‘To Die in L.A.’ - watch
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LOWER DENS – Share the video for first single ‘To Die in L.A.’ – watch

February 25, 2015 XS Noize

Lower Dens have released the video for ‘To Die in L.A.’ from their forthcoming album, Escape from Evil, released on March 30th 2015 on Ribbon Music. The ‘To Die in L.A.’ video was directed by […]

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