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        • Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Unveils ‘What Lies Ahead’ from Upcoming Album o/i

          March 3, 2026

          The blood / worm moon of 3 March, 2026 sees the release of “What Lies Ahead,” the third track from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “What Lies Ahead” was written and produced by Peter Gabriel […]

          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 […]

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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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WILHELM TO RELEASE 'HOW HIGH LILY?' 23RD FEBRUARY
New Music

WILHELM TO RELEASE ‘HOW HIGH LILY?’ 23RD FEBRUARY

January 22, 2015 XS Noize

Wilhelm are a filthy bunch of liars. No, really; it turns out that their first album, with its eclectic mix of punk, hardcore, folk and pop, wasn’t quite as authentic as it may have seemed. […]

NEW BOB MARLEY LIVE ALBUM TO CELEBRATE 70TH BIRTHDAY
New Music

NEW BOB MARLEY LIVE ALBUM TO CELEBRATE 70TH BIRTHDAY

January 22, 2015 XS Noize

Los Angeles, CA – January 6, 2015 – Bob Marley’s 70th birthday year (2015) will include a variety of releases and events to commemorate the legend, his work and iconic impact. Over the course of […]

SIMMER ANNOUNCE 'YELLOW STREAK' EP FOR MARCH RELEASE
New Music

SIMMER ANNOUNCE ‘YELLOW STREAK’ EP FOR MARCH RELEASE

January 22, 2015 XS Noize

Ambient-punk newcomers Simmer. are pleased to announce they’ll be releasing their second EP ‘Yellow Streak’ with Brighton-based punk and hardcore-championing independent label Dog Knights Productions on 30th March 2015. To celebrate the announcement, the band […]

THE PHANTOMS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'WASTING TIME'
New Music

THE PHANTOMS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘WASTING TIME’

January 22, 2015 XS Noize

Based in West Lothian, Scotland, The Phantoms formed in May 2012, quickly winning an army of fans with their huge sound and infectious on-stage energy. It didn’t take long for Scotland’s most influential DJs to […]

VIET CONG PREMIERE "SILHOUETTES" VIDEO - watch
New Music

VIET CONG PREMIERE “SILHOUETTES” VIDEO – watch

January 21, 2015 XS Noize

Viet Cong’s highly anticipated self-titled debut album is out this week on Jagjaguwar (and Flemish Eye in Canada) and is receiving critical acclaim across the board for its depth, power and sheer inventiveness. The video […]

LONELADY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'HINTERLAND' - listen to track
New Music

LONELADY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘HINTERLAND’ – listen to track

January 21, 2015 XS Noize

Following last year’s single ‘Groove It Out’, LoneLady (AKA Julie Campbell) can now announce her new album: Hinterland. Her second full length album will be released on 23rd March and follows 2010’s Nerve Up. Hinterland […]

KOUDLAM SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR ALBUM TRACK 'BENIDORM DREAM' - watch
New Music

KOUDLAM SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR ALBUM TRACK ‘BENIDORM DREAM’ – watch

January 21, 2015 XS Noize

After his first official album, “GOODBYE”, released in 2009, and the “ALCOHOLIC HYMNS” EP (in 2011) French composer Koudlam has been celebrated as a UFO in the electronic scene. Writing indie trans-genre hits (such as […]

HABITATS DEBUT EP 'DIAMOND DAYS' - listen
New Music

HABITATS DEBUT EP ‘DIAMOND DAYS’ – listen

January 21, 2015 XS Noize

HABITATS are a four piece band based loosely in the heart and soul of London and the Hampshire area. Following the release of singles ‘Diamond Days’ and ‘Peace Of Mind’ in 2014 the band are […]

KIND OF LIKE SPITTING RELEASE 'STRESS CADET' - listen
New Music

KIND OF LIKE SPITTING RELEASE ‘STRESS CADET’ – listen

January 21, 2015 XS Noize

After the warm reaction to KOLS’s comeback track (their first in a decade) with “Bullied By A Bee”, the next single from their split with Warren Franklin & The Founding Fathers, “Stress Cadet”, has now […]

BJORK RUSH RELEASES DIGITAL VERSION OF 'VULNICURA' ON ITUNES
New Music

BJORK RUSH RELEASES DIGITAL VERSION OF ‘VULNICURA’ ON ITUNES

January 20, 2015 XS Noize

NME has reported Björk has rush released the digital version of her new album, ‘Vulnicura’. The follow up to 2011’s ‘Biophilia’ is now on sale via iTunes, two months ahead of its supposed release date. […]

NOEL GALLAGHER REVEALS NEW SINGLE, AND DELUXE ALBUM TRACKLIST, LISTEN HERE
New Music

BEHIND THE SCENES OF NOEL GALLAGHERS NEW VIDEO – watch

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a Noel Gallagher video? well look no further. Have a sneaky look below at The making of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds new video ‘The Ballad […]

GHXST 'NOWHERE EP' out on 26th January
New Music

GHXST ‘NOWHERE EP’ out on 26th January

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of a few infectious singles, Brooklyn-based doom/blues trio GHXST return with the release of ‘Nowhere EP’ on 26th January through CLUB.THE.MAMMOTH. The EP has been recorded over the last year between New […]

SOAK - B A NOBODY
New Music

SOAK PREMIERES NEW TRACK ‘SEA CREATURES’ – listen

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

Zane Lowe premiered SOAK’s new single ‘Sea Creatures’ as tonight’s Future Exclusive on BBC Radio 1, you can now stream it below! It’ll be available on iTunes, Spotify from tomorrow, along with a tour announcement. […]

LITTLE LAPIN TO RELEASE 'REMEMBER THE HIGHS' SINGLE IN FEB
New Music

LITTLE LAPIN TO RELEASE ‘REMEMBER THE HIGHS’ SINGLE IN FEB

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter Little Lapin has been making her mark on audiences all over the world, from New Zealand where she was based for five years, to New York where she recently performed the last leg […]

MANCUNIAN ALT ROCKERS 'PEUR' RELEASE NEW SINGLE
New Music

MANCUNIAN ALT ROCKERS ‘PEUR’ RELEASE NEW SINGLE

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

The song is called Hollow Skies and is being released through Ruby Music. The track is being released exclusively in Canada on Feb 17th and then the rest of the World on 9th March. Peur, […]

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

JAMES ATKIN ‘CORRESPONDER’ DEBUT SOLO SINGLE – listen

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

James Atkin “Corresponder” – Debut Solo Single ATK Records – Impact Date: Feb 2nd 2015 As song says, “Long Time Listener, First Time Corresponder”…. James Atkin’s debut solo single “Corresponder” sees him returning to his […]

THE UNTHANKS SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'FLUTTER' - watch
New Music

THE UNTHANKS SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘FLUTTER’ – watch

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

When The Unthanks released ‘Last’ in 2011, Uncut wrote that “The Unthanks seem to regard folk music the same way Miles Davis regarded jazz: as a launch pad for exploring the wider possibilities”. Two years […]

CHEATAHS SHARE NEW SINGLE 'SUNNE' - listen
New Music

CHEATAHS SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘SUNNE’ – listen

January 17, 2015 XS Noize

Cheatahs have gifted us another track from their forthcoming Sunne EP, and the title track is every bit as optimistic as you were last week about your New Year resolutions. Luckily, Cheatahs bright new outlook […]

PETITE NOIR RELEASES NEW EP 'THE KING OF ANXIETY' IN JANUARY 2015
New Music

PETITE NOIR SHARES NEW TRACK ‘SHADOWS’ – listen

January 17, 2015 XS Noize

Petite Noir has shared the track ‘Shadows’, taken from his forthcoming EP, ‘The King Of Anxiety, which is released digitally next week. ‘Shadows’ embraces more electronic influences than previous track ‘Chess’, but once again showcases […]

WINDHAND'S DORTHIA COTTRELL SHARES "KNEELER" - listen
New Music

WINDHAND’S DORTHIA COTTRELL SHARES “KNEELER” – listen

January 17, 2015 XS Noize

Windhand’s thunderous front woman, Dorthia Cottrell has delivered us a remarkable solo album carrying ten songs written over the span of a decade and exhibits Dorthia’s palpable vocals and lyrics that push into a new […]

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