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        • The Veils
          News

          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
          News

          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 […]

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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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Track of the day: The best current tracks from all the current bands / artists from all music genres recommended by xs noize daily.

TRACK OF THE DAY: Kath & The Kicks - "Let It Out" - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Kath & The Kicks – “Let It Out” – Listen Now

July 21, 2019 XS Noize

Kath & The Kicks, an alt-rock band from Leeds, released their new single “Let It Out” on the 28th of June 2019. The group, formed of Kath Edmonds (Vocals/Guitar), Shaneen Mooney (Bass/Backing Vocals) & Matt […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Astrid - 'Danger Signals' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Astrid – ‘Danger Signals’ – Listen Now

July 19, 2019 Ben P Scott

After becoming one of Scotland’s best-loved indie groups during the 90s and early 2000s, the highly melodic Astrid are back with a new album and tour this year. With core members Willie Campbell and Charlie […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Cold Water Swimmers –  Burn Your Idols
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Cold Water Swimmers – Burn Your Idols

June 21, 2019 Sandra Blemster

Hot off the heels of their previous single in March the delicious Summer Breeze, Cold Water Swimmers release their new single Burn Your Idols on June 21st 2019.  It was recorded with long-time collaborator Simon […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JARV IS - Must I Evolve?
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: JARV IS – Must I Evolve?

June 10, 2019 Ben P Scott

This sprawling, driving experimental pop opus marks the return of legendary Pulp frontman and Sheffield poet Jarvis Cocker. His new outfit JARV IS also consists of fellow members Serafina Steer, Emma Smith, Andrew McKinney, Jason […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Heads Off - Hologram
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Heads Off – Hologram

June 3, 2019 Ben P Scott

With a sound powered by filthy bass, raucous hooks, low budget production and a no-bullshit attitude, the Sheffield outfit Heads Off have stepped it up a notch on their brilliant third album ‘Everything Is Everything […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Sarah Packiam - She’s A Riot
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Sarah Packiam – She’s A Riot

June 1, 2019 Lori Gava

After a long apprenticeship in the music industry, Irish- Indian songstress Sarah Packiam has released the second single, “She’s a Riot” off of her pending album, “Love Yourself”. “She’s a Riot” is a homage to […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Will And The People - Gigantic
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Will And The People – Gigantic

May 31, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Will And The People make a return to the music sphere this month with their new single “Gigantic.” Alongside brother Jamie, Jim Ralphs and Charlie Harman, the Brighton based guys are on to something special […]

TRACK OF THE DAY - Cardiochaos – 'Brother of Sleep'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY – Cardiochaos – ‘Brother of Sleep’

May 24, 2019 Amanda Stock

Cardiochaos is the solo electro-alternative pop music project of Viennese musician and filmmaker, Peter Brunner. Brunner suffers from extrasystoles that he feels in his chest – additional heartbeats that appear between regular beats, known as […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Idle Silence - Chew It Over
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Idle Silence – Chew It Over

May 21, 2019 Ben P Scott

A chugging punk-pop nugget described as “a bit of bubblegum pop about an everyday domestic”, ‘Chew It Over’ is an infectious little track. The Idle Silence are a four piece band from Taunton who play […]

OTHER NATURE Announce New Single 'Walking A Wall' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Other Nature – ‘Walking A Wall’ – Listen Now

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

No strangers to the music world, Watford’s Other Nature are multi-instrumentalist and producer Sena Verdi AKA Lyonheart, and singer/writer Tariq Khan. Friends since high school, today they announce the release of their brand new single […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Illian - Fool
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Illian – Fool

May 1, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Bringing collaboration to Universal Music Germany this week is MOUNT and illian, two artists who are good friends. They have produced the tasty “Fool” for the label, a blend of dance and pop components finished […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Marnik - Up & Down
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Marnik – Up & Down

April 30, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Proving a seriously catchy listen this week is the new single from dance production pair Marnik. With a huge amount of streams to their name, and most recently creating waves with the single “Gam Gam,” […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Simon Bonney - ‘A Sweeter Kind of Pain’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Simon Bonney – ‘A Sweeter Kind of Pain’

April 24, 2019 Amanda Stock

Australian-born, singer/songwriter Simon Bonney ( Crime and the City Solution)  has shared a previously unreleased track, ‘A Sweeter Kind of Pain’, taken from the forthcoming compilation album “Past, Present, Future,” due to be released on […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tash Sultana -  ‘Can’t Buy Happiness’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tash Sultana – ‘Can’t Buy Happiness’

April 15, 2019 Millie Cox

Tash Sultana has released an incredibly stunning new song ‘Can’t Buy Happiness’. Completely self-written and produced, the song unveils a different side to the Australian artist with an enchanting and emotional, stripped back raw vocal […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: London-based artist MAGUIRE has revealed her debut single ‘Behind The Screen’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: London-based artist MAGUIRE has revealed her debut single ‘Behind The Screen’

April 12, 2019 Millie Cox

London-based artist MAGUIRE has revealed her debut single ‘Behind The Screen’. Filled with dreamy and ethereal strains, the song begins with a simple piano refrain which gradually builds and layers syncopated jazz rhythms with beautiful, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: A-LEO - Don't Wanna Get Up
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: A-LEO – Don’t Wanna Get Up

April 11, 2019 Gemma Harewood

The newest record on the funkily titled Flamingo Recordings has been produced by US/Iranian artist A-LEO. Sitting well with vocals by American singer Jason Farol, “Don’t Wanna Get Up” is a refreshing twist on the […]

Podge
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Podge – Yuka – Peno

April 9, 2019 Ben P Scott

A bright, colourful offering with a sunny, dreamlike outlook brought to life by the laptop and synthesizer of newcomer Podge. Influenced by manga series Nichijou and Japanese musical genius Cornelius, the man who came to […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Comet Is Coming - Summon The Fire
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Comet Is Coming – Summon The Fire

April 8, 2019 Ben P Scott

The brilliantly inventive combo The Comet Is Coming has released the video for their astonishing single ‘Summon The Fire’. The wild, addictive track is taken from the band’s second album ‘Trust in the Lifeforce of […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Africa Express ft. Damon Albarn - Xhosa
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Africa Express ft. Damon Albarn – Xhosa

April 5, 2019 Ben P Scott

‘Xhosa’ is a wonderfully rhythmic offering taken from ‘MOLO’ a brand new 4-track EP by the Damon Albarn-led project Africa Express. This song features the Blur/Gorillaz legend’s unmistakable tones, while other tracks on the EP […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hermitude feat Hoodlem - ‘Every Day’ - Watch Video
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hermitude feat Hoodlem – ‘Every Day’ – Watch Video

April 4, 2019 Millie Cox

Electronic hip hop duo Hermitude are back with their second release of the year ‘Every Day’ featuring Australia’s front runner of experimental soul and future R&B, Hoodlem. With breezy vocals, measured verses and pulsating rhythms […]

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