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        • The Black Keys
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          The Black Keys share new track ‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire’ from upcoming album Peaches!

          March 20, 2026

          GRAMMY award-winning rock duo The Black Keys return with their new song, ‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire’. The new track serves as the latest preview for their upcoming album ‘Peaches!’ set for release on May […]

          muse
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          Muse announce new album ‘The Wow! Signal’ from space and share new single ‘Be With You’

          March 19, 2026

          Award-winning rock titans MUSE announce their forthcoming tenth studio album, The WOW! Signal, out June 26 via Warner Records – find the track list below. The announcement was truly out of this world, with MUSElaunching […]

          Glen Hansard
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          Glen Hansard unveils live performance of ‘My Little Ruin’ ahead of new album release

          March 19, 2026

          Glen Hansard has today shared the live performance video for ‘My Little Ruin’, the latest track to be taken from his forthcoming album, Don+t Settle – Transmissions East, which is out on Plateau / Secretly […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr

          March 11, 2026

          After teasing listeners with a partial release last year, Michigan-based industrial/noise rock outfit Prostitute now formally unveil their debut album Attempted Martyr via Mute Records.  Formed around frontman Moe and drummer Andrew, Prostitute also features […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles - Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally

          March 6, 2026

          The moment has arrived at last for Harry Styles fans. Cool haircuts, ballet pumps, marathons, Italian cookery and an impeccably trousered appearance at the Brit Awards can all be set aside as HS4 has finally […]

        • 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
        • Elles Bailey
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

          Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
          Podcast

          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274
          Podcast

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274

          March 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his remarkable career working with the band and the creative process behind iconic albums including […]

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The best music news as it breaks daily. News & music reviews on singers, songwriters, bands, release dates, videos, concerts, albums, musicians

KING CREOSOTE ANNOUNCES MORE LIVE DATES
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KING CREOSOTE ANNOUNCES MORE LIVE DATES

July 23, 2014 XS Noize

King Creosote has announced further UK live dates this September and October to support the release of his new album released 21st July album, From Scotland With Love, including a matinee show at London’s Milton Court […]

JOHNNY MARR TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM & TOUR IN OCTOBER
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JOHNNY MARR TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM & TOUR IN OCTOBER

July 23, 2014 XS Noize

Legendary guitarist Johnny Marr will release his second solo album ‘Playland’ on October 6th. After years of collaborating with other artists/bands without releasing a solo album, he will have released 2 solo albums only 18 […]

RADIOHEAD BEGIN WRITING NEW MUSIC
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RADIOHEAD BEGIN WRITING NEW MUSIC

July 22, 2014 XS Noize

Johnny Greenwood has revealed that Radiohead will begin writing their 9th studio album in September. He recently told BBC presenter Mary Ann Hobbs that the band plan to get together and begin playing and rehearsing […]

Andy Bell - Torsten The Bareback Saint
New Music

ANDY BELL “I DON’T LIKE” (RADIO REMIX) FROM ‘TORSTEN THE BAREBACK SAINT

July 21, 2014 XS Noize

‘I Don’t Like’ is the first radio play / single to be taken from Andy Bell’s all new forthcoming album and stage-show ‘Torsten The Bareback Saint’. It is the wistful recollection of a dysfunctional former […]

'BY THE SEA' STREAM DEBUT FOR ONE WEEK
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‘BY THE SEA’ STREAM DEBUT FOR ONE WEEK

July 21, 2014 XS Noize

Liverpool band ‘By The Sea’ have decided to stream their 2012 eponymous debut for free, for ONE WEEK via soundcloud. The brilliant debut features the single ‘Eveline’ and for the first time an unreleased demo […]

ELBOW - NEW VIDEO REAL LIFE (ANGEL)
New Music

ELBOW – NEW VIDEO REAL LIFE (ANGEL)

July 20, 2014 XS Noize

The next single from ‘The Take Off and Landing of Everything’ is ‘Real Life (Angel)’. The video for the track is directed by regular Elbow collaborators ‘The Soup Collective’. ELBOW SUMMER SHOWS A full list of elbow’s […]

Interpol-Elpintor
New Music

INTERPOL – ‘ALL THE RAGE BACK HOME’

July 17, 2014 XS Noize

Interpol returns with the first video from their highly-anticipated new album, ‘El Pintor’, out this September. Check out the video for “All The Rage Back Home.”

MIKE DIGNAM 'HURT'
New Music

MIKE DIGNAM ‘HURT’

July 17, 2014 XS Noize

Mike Dignam has released the video for his new single ‘Hurt’ – his EP ‘It Was Written’ is released on August 10 and available to pre-order at iTunes now.

MERCHANDISE NEW SINGLE 'ENEMY'
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MERCHANDISE NEW SINGLE ‘ENEMY’

July 15, 2014 XS Noize

Inspired by American greats Stan Brakhage, Kenneth Anger and William Eggleston, filmmaker Tim Saccenti (Depeche Mode, Flying Lotus, Animal Collective) said the goal was to transform “the thick southern tones and ripe textures of deep […]

ANAVAE PREMIERED THEIR NEW VIDEO FOR "PARALLEL HANG MAN"
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ANAVAE PREMIERED THEIR NEW VIDEO FOR “PARALLEL HANG MAN”

July 8, 2014 XS Noize

Anavae have premiered their new video for ‘Parallel Hang Man’ – the band’s new EP ‘Parallel Dimensions’ is available to pre-order at iTunes now and is released on July 20.

CITIZEN RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM "YOUTH" IN JULY
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CITIZEN RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM “YOUTH” IN JULY

July 8, 2014 XS Noize

Michigan’s Citizen release their debut full-length Youth in the UK on 14th July via Run For Cover Records.  The band has also unveiled a new music video directed by Rob Soucy for the album’s first single “The Summer”.  Since […]

PINK FLOYD TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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PINK FLOYD TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM

July 8, 2014 XS Noize

It’s been revealed that Pink Floyd are to release one final album, the bulk of which was recorded during 1994 sessions for ‘The Division Bell’. Dave Gilmour’s wife Polly Samson made the announcement on Twitter, […]

NEW 4 TRACK EP FROM MIKE DIGNAM
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NEW 4 TRACK EP FROM MIKE DIGNAM

June 22, 2014 XS Noize

British singer / songwriter Mike Dignam will follow up recent high profile support slots with some of the biggest names in popular music with the release of his new four-track EP ‘It Was Written’ via LAB on […]

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YOUTUBE TO BLOCK INDIE LABELs

June 19, 2014 XS Noize

In an increasingly bullish world whee the value of art has been devalued more and more and the internet has become a digital battleground YouTube have threatened to remove music videos by artists such as […]

Aphex Twin
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APHEX TWIN ‘ CAUSTIC WINDOW’ ALBUM LEAKS ONLINE

June 18, 2014 XS Noize

Earlier this year, an alleged copy of Aphex Twin’s unreleased Caustic Window LP went up for sale on Discogs for $13,500. Soon after word spread, a group of users of the We Are The Music […]

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