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          HARD-Fi announce new album ‘Sweating Someone Else’s Fever’ and UK tour dates

          March 4, 2026

          Recharged and looking sharply at a world gone sideways, Staines’ finest Hard-Fi make their long-awaited return with brand new studio album Sweating Someone Else’s Fever, their first in 15 years, out on June 19th via V2 Records. Written and recorded […]

          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 […]

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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
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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • Jordan Anthony
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • The Dream Machine
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          “We’re Always Making Music for Ourselves” — The Dream Machine on ‘Fort Perch Rock’ | XS Noize Podcast #273

          March 4, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]

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          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
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          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 […]

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Get the latest album reviews and music reviews from your favourite global bands and artists. Featuring new Album Reviews, from Rock, Indie, Electronic, Alternative, Pop, and much more. All the best new music!

ALBUM REVIEW: Anvil - Impact is Imminent
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ALBUM REVIEW: Anvil – Impact is Imminent

May 20, 2022 Michael Barron

The media coverage of Anvil over their forty-plus years in the music industry has been a poisoned chalice for the Canadian trio. On the one hand, they have been parodied as pioneers whose songs, including […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Glassio – See You Shine
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ALBUM REVIEW: Glassio – See You Shine

May 18, 2022 Randall Radic

Brooklyn, New York-based dream-pop/electro-indie artist Glassio, aka Sam R. Born, releases his new album, See You Shine, which chronicles a young adult’s exodus from a small town into the deserts of Arizona seeking a new […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Florence + The Machine - Dance Fever
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ALBUM REVIEW: Florence + The Machine – Dance Fever

May 12, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Since bursting onto the scene fifteen years ago, Florence + The Machine – led by vocal powerhouse Florence Welch – have wowed fans and critics alike with their brilliant songs and fantastic live performances. Their […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Smile - A Light For Attracting Attention
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Smile – A Light For Attracting Attention

May 12, 2022 Lori Gava

A Light for Attracting Attention is one of the most anticipated albums of 2022. The Smile is a collaborative trio are comprised of Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and musical polymath Jonny Greenwood along with Sons […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Gentle Sinners - These Actions Cannot Be Undone
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ALBUM REVIEW: Gentle Sinners – These Actions Cannot Be Undone

May 12, 2022 Lori Gava

Gentle Sinners release their debut album; These Actions Cannot Be Undone. Followers of the Scottish Alternative Music scene will recognise the names of the collaborators, James Graham of The Twilight Sad and Arab Strap frontman Aidan […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bear’s Den - Blue Hours
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ALBUM REVIEW: Bear’s Den – Blue Hours

May 11, 2022 Lee Campbell

If ‘Blue Hours’ was the first ever Bear’s Den record that you listened to, you would be confused as to why they have been consistently labelled as ‘folk-rock’. They now seem to have fully shed […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Arcade Fire - WE
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ALBUM REVIEW: Arcade Fire – WE

May 5, 2022 Lori Gava

We is the sixth album from acclaimed alternative innovators Arcade Fire, the follow up to 2017’s Everything Now. Where that album was an examination of our consumer-led society, We attempts to come to grips with […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Belle and Sebastian - A Bit Of Previous
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ALBUM REVIEW: Belle and Sebastian – A Bit Of Previous

May 4, 2022 Imelda Hehir

It’s a small slap in the face when the reality hits that the nineties are not ten years ago, but thirty. One joyful constant, helping you account for the years making up the last three […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Kathryn Joseph - For You Who Are The Wronged
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ALBUM REVIEW: Kathryn Joseph – For You Who Are The Wronged

April 29, 2022 Lori Gava

Critically acclaimed Scottish songstress Kathryn Joseph released her much anticipated third release, For You Who Are The Wronged, on April 22.  This new release continues Joseph’s examination of the damage human beings unleash upon one another. Joseph […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Niagara Moon – Good Dreams
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ALBUM REVIEW: Niagara Moon – Good Dreams

April 29, 2022 Randall Radic

Whimsical folk group Niagara Moon, led by Thomas Erwin, release their brand-new album, Good Dreams, which centres on the theme of mind over matter. Encompassing a dozen tracks, Good Dreams conjures up suggestions of Pet […]

EP REVIEW: Jake Lancer - Take Off!
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EP REVIEW: Jake Lancer – Take Off!

April 26, 2022 Randall Radic

New York-based electronic pop singer-songwriter Jake Lancer releases his debut EP, Take Off!, which explores the defiance of his fears, love, trauma, and joy, using his life’s stories as a canvas to create a compilation […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Kelly Lee Owens - LP.8
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ALBUM REVIEW: Kelly Lee Owens – LP.8

April 25, 2022 Imelda Hehir

Music fans missed out on seeing Kelly Lee Owen’s previous album, “Inner Song”, live in 2020. Her track, “Melt”, is the festival anthem that never came to be. Not being able to tour the album did […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bowling for Soup - Pop Drunk Snot Bread
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ALBUM REVIEW: Bowling for Soup – Pop Drunk Snot Bread

April 25, 2022 Michael Barron

How did Bowling for Soup come up with the title Pop Drunk Snot Bread for their latest eleventh LP? The Texas-based quartet wanted to base the title around the “Pop Punk’s Not Dead” theme. When […]

FONTAINES D.C. announce their third album 'Skinty Fia' to be released on 22nd April 2
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ALBUM REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia 

April 19, 2022 Alex Hoggard

Since Fontaines D.C. formed in Dublin in 2017, the five-piece have found widespread critical-acclaim, firstly through debut album Dogrel in 2019, before receiving a nomination for Best Rock Album at the Grammy Awards for 2020’s A Hero’s Death. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Spiritualized - Everything Was Beautiful
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ALBUM REVIEW: Spiritualized – Everything Was Beautiful

April 14, 2022 Sean Crossey

Everything Was Beautiful is the 11th studio album from J Spaceman, and his ensemble of over 30 musicians and singers begins with ‘Always Together With You’. This is classic Spiritualized right from the off, a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Linda Lindas – Growing Up
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Linda Lindas – Growing Up

April 11, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

The Linda Lindas are a punk quartet with a median age of 14, who rose to prominence when the Los Angeles Public Library uploaded a video of them performing their song “Racist, Sexist Boy” in […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Pavement - Terror Twilight Farewell Horizontal
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ALBUM REVIEW: Pavement – Terror Twilight Farewell Horizontal

April 7, 2022 Michael Barron

The opening sentence “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” from the Dickens classic A Tale Of Two Cities best summarises Pavement’s atmosphere when they made their fifth and final […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Unlimited Love
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ALBUM REVIEW: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Unlimited Love

April 6, 2022 Alex Hoggard

Nearly 40 years into their career, the twelfth studio album Unlimited Love sees the Red Hot Chili Peppers once again hone their trademark funk-rock sound. With guitarist John Frusciante rejoining the band, it sees what many […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Riding The Low - The Death of Gobshite Rambo
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ALBUM REVIEW: Riding The Low – The Death of Gobshite Rambo

April 6, 2022 Kieran Brennan

Riding The Low continues to defy genre with their latest release, The Death Of Gobshite Rambo. The album title is a statement in itself, and the 12-track record backs up the head-turning name as the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Father John Misty - Chloë and the Next 20th Century
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Father John Misty – Chloë and the Next 20th Century

April 4, 2022 Imelda Hehir

Father John Misty has one of the richest musical repertoires in the present day, a staple of the scene like Leonard Cohen or Scott Walker in their eras (while leaving a legacy of work for […]

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