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        • 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 […]

          Transvision Vamp
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          Transvision Vamp Announce First UK & Ireland Tour Since 1991

          February 24, 2026

          Iconic British alt-rock band Transvision Vamp announce their first UK & Ireland tour since 1991 for Autumn 2026 including a headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Sunday 01st November 2026. Transvision Vamp have announced their […]

          WOLF ALICE
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          Wolf Alice Announce Belfast Show at Custom House Square for August 29, 2026

          February 24, 2026

          North London quartet Wolf Alice are proud to announce their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Saturday 29th August alongside very special guests. Wolf Alice first emerged in 2013 with […]

  • Reviews
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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
          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
        • credit Yagub Allahverdiyev
          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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VELOUR MODULAR RETURNS WITH NEW TRACK 'STRUCK'
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VELOUR MODULAR RETURNS WITH NEW TRACK ‘STRUCK’

December 8, 2014 XS Noize

When Velour Modular (AKA Annabelle Guilhem) first emerged with 2013’s Capsule EP, she channelled Kuedo’s melodic synth motifs, summoned the bubbling electronica of Seekae, the spacious, hallucinatory elements of Clams Casino, and the shuffling percussion […]

PERFUME GENIUS UNVEILS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “FOOL”
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PERFUME GENIUS UNVEILS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “FOOL”

December 8, 2014 XS Noize

With his aptly named third album “Too Bright”, Perfume Genius defiantly stepped out of the darkness and into the spotlight, undeniably conquering 2014 as a result. Armed with breakthrough singles like “Queen” and “Grid”, “Too […]

SHONA BROWN TO RELEASE A SINGLE PER MONTH
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SHONA BROWN TO RELEASE A SINGLE PER MONTH

December 8, 2014 David McElroy

Shona Brown is a Glasgow based singer and flautist who mixes traditional instrumentation with electronics and loops to produce a really unique sound. She is currently embarking upon an adventurous project called “10 in 10” […]

SWING HERO PREMIERE NEW SINGLE 'INTEREST' LISTEN HERE:
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SWING HERO PREMIERE NEW EP ‘YOU’VE NEVER BEEN SO ALONE’

December 8, 2014 XS Noize

Typically the most effective art, in any form, comes from a very simple idea. It defies overly general classification, yet clearly exhibits some sort of relevance to just about anyone. LA’s Swing Hero is a […]

SHOEGAZE MOVIE 'BEAUTIFUL NOISE' FINALLY GETS RELEASE
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SHOEGAZE MOVIE ‘BEAUTIFUL NOISE’ FINALLY GETS RELEASE

December 7, 2014 XS Noize

Beautiful Noise is the first-ever documentary about one of the most influential, underground music movements of the late 20th century, a fascinating period when some innovative musicians mixed guitar noise into conventional pop song structures […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS UNVEIL 'STRAIGHT' VIDEO WATCH HERE
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A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS UNVEIL ‘STRAIGHT’ VIDEO WATCH HERE

December 6, 2014 XS Noize

Just two weeks ago, A Place To Bury Strangers announced their new album, Transfixiation (out 16th February 2015 on Dead Oceans), and shared the fantastic first single, “Straight”. The album is a boldly experimental step […]

JIB KIDDER SHARES NEW TRACK 'APPETITES'
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JIB KIDDER SHARES NEW TRACK ‘APPETITES’

December 6, 2014 XS Noize

‘Appetites’ follows ‘Dozens’, the first song to be released from the record, and sees Schuster-Craig joined on vocals by friend and collaborator Julia Holter. Fans of Holter’s work and also that of Noah Lennox, Bradford […]

IN DYNAMICS PREMIERE 'WALKING LIFE' VIDEO
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IN DYNAMICS PREMIERE ‘WALKING LIFE’ VIDEO

December 6, 2014 XS Noize

Brighton alt-rock trio In Dynamics return with news of a brand new video for ‘Waking Life’, The track is taken from their latest release, the ‘Questions’ EP. Lyrically philosophical and hard hitting, front man and […]

THE CROOKES RELEASE 'YOUR JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS'
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THE CROOKES RELEASE ‘YOUR JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS’

December 6, 2014 XS Noize

Steel City heart-stealers THE CROOKES are maintaining their fine tradition of Christmas carousing by rush releasing a brand new yuledite anthem, ‘You’re Just Like Christmas’, on Fierce Panda. Fittingly, as this comes not but a […]

SAMARIS RELEASE THIRD SINGLE FROM 'SILKIDRANGER' ALBUM
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SAMARIS RELEASE THIRD SINGLE FROM ‘SILKIDRANGER’ ALBUM

December 5, 2014 XS Noize

Samaris are set to release a third and final single from their acclaimed ‘Silkidrangar’ album; Tíbrá [pronounced TEA-BROW] is released on 8th December. The group are back for their first headline UK shows next week! […]

THE PERSIAN LEAPS TO RELEASE NEW EP 'DRIVE DRIVE DELAY' IN JANUARY
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THE PERSIAN LEAPS TO RELEASE NEW EP ‘DRIVE DRIVE DELAY’ IN JANUARY

December 5, 2014 XS Noize

‘The Persian Leaps’ began as a phrase singer/guitarist Drew Forsberg doodled in a notebook margin during a college Greek Archaeology course. He wrote music independently under that name for years, until finally assembling a full […]

FUTURE BROWN ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM
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FUTURE BROWN ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM

December 5, 2014 XS Noize

Future Brown is a crew comprised of Daniel Pineda and Asma Maroof of Nguzunguzu, Fatima Al Qadiri and J-Cush. The four form a collective that draws on digital interconnectivity, global travels and a vital worldwide […]

HOOKWORMS ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'THE HUM'
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HOOKWORMS SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘RADIO TOKYO’

December 4, 2014 XS Noize

There is Hookworms live and then there is Hookworms on record. As the flood of acclaim around their second album The Hum testifies, both are equally thrilling sides of one coin. The Leeds five-piece mix […]

GRAVENHURST RELEASES CLASSIC ALBUMS AND NEW COMPILATION
New Music

GRAVENHURST RELEASES CLASSIC ALBUMS AND NEW COMPILATION

December 4, 2014 XS Noize

This year Gravenhurst celebrates a decade of work on Warp Records with the reissue of two classic albums, Flashlight Seasons and Black Holes In The Sand, and an additional new album: Offerings: Lost Songs 2000 […]

NEW BAND 'BLACK RIVERS' FROM DOVES MEMBERS JEZ AND ANDY
New Music

BLACK RIVERS SHARE ALBUM TRAILER

December 4, 2014 XS Noize

Black Rivers have unveiled a preview of their forthcoming debut album. All the tracks were carefully mixed together by the band and then brought to life in this video courtesy of the talented Jason Hyde […]

THE PEACE COLLECTIVE FEATURING JULIAN LENNON, MICK JONES, SUGGS THE FARM.....
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THE PEACE COLLECTIVE FEATURING JULIAN LENNON, MICK JONES, SUGGS THE FARM…..

December 3, 2014 XS Noize

This year sees the centenary of the Christmas Truce in the trenches of the First World War, in which English and German met on No Man’s Land and played football. This poignant moment in history […]

JAMES ATKIN EX EMF TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM 'A COUNTRY MILE' THROUGH PLEDGE MUSIC
New Music

JAMES ATKIN EX EMF RELEASES COVER OF ‘A FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK’

December 3, 2014 XS Noize

James Atkin previously of EMF has released a very special Christmas single in his own unique style. It’s a cover of that modern Christmas classic from The Pogues, ‘A Fairytale Of New York’, we like […]

THE JAM - SETTING SONS EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONS FOR NOVEMBER RELEASE
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THE JAM RELEASE ‘SETTING SONS’ DELUXE EDITION

December 1, 2014 XS Noize

 The Jam’s 1979 masterpiece Setting Sons is being expanded and reissued on November 17th 2014 as super deluxe and deluxe editions which feature unreleased demos and live tracks. Setting Sons was originally conceived as a […]

THE SHINING STARS RELEASE NEW TRACK 'GLORIOUS MESS' listen here!
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THE SHINING STARS RELEASE NEW TRACK ‘GLORIOUS MESS’ listen here!

November 29, 2014 XS Noize

Channelling influences from the likes of Badfinger, Nick Lowe and Oasis, The Shining Stars unashamedly come up with their own 21st century take on a classic rock’n’roll/power pop hybrid. ‘Glorious Mess’ is possibly the only […]

OH! GUNQUIT DEBUT THEIR VIDEO FOR 'SINKHOLE' WATCH HERE
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OH! GUNQUIT DEBUT THEIR VIDEO FOR ‘SINKHOLE’ WATCH HERE

November 29, 2014 XS Noize

London based Rumble-Bop Trash Blitz 5-piece band Oh! Gunquit release a brand new single “Sinkhole” backed with instrumental “Stampede” via new One Little Indian imprint Winwin Records on 1st December. Oh! Gunquit have been performing […]

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