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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 […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

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          ‘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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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        • 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
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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 […]

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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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          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 […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
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          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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ALBUM REVIEW: Blossoms – Gary
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ALBUM REVIEW: Blossoms – Gary

September 19, 2024 Amanda Stock

English Indie/Rock band Blossoms are back! Fresh from the recent biggest headline show of their 11-year career at Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park, Blossoms release their fifth studio album, Gary. Not many bands could get away with “Gary” […]

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BLOSSOMS announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

August 19, 2024 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their fifth studio album Gary, Manchester five-piece Blossoms have announced details of their latest tour, which includes a show in The Limelight, Belfast on Wednesday 13th November. Blossoms have played […]

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BLOSSOMS announce details of their fifth studio album ‘Gary’

June 3, 2024 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced details of their highly anticipated fifth studio album Gary, out on 20 September. The band has also revealed the title track from the album, alongside a brand-new video, directed by Ewan […]

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BLOSSOMS reveal brand new single ‘To Do List (After The Breakup)’ Feat. Findlay

October 9, 2023 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new single “To Do List (After The Breakup)” featuring Findlay and produced by long-term producer James Skelly. The single is the first new music from Blossoms since their third Number […]

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INHALER announce their biggest headline show to date at 3Arena, Dublin

June 15, 2023 XS Noize

INHALER have announced details of a very special live event for fans to celebrate the final date of their huge CUTS & BRUISES WORLD TOUR. The Dublin four-piece will play a homecoming arena show – […]

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THE KOOKS announce a headline summer show at Fairview Park on 28th June 2023

November 18, 2022 XS Noize

Following an incendiary three-night sold-out run at 3Olympia Theatre last April, The Kooks have announced a headline summer show at Fairview Park on 28th June 2023, subject to licence. Special guests are Blossoms and The […]

Blossoms
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BLOSSOMS announce extensive UK and Ireland tour for November and December 2022

August 1, 2022 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced details of an extensive UK and Ireland tour for November and December 2022. The shows, which include two nights at Manchester’s O2 Apollo and one night at London’s O2 Academy Brixton, […]

BLOSSOMS reveal their brand new single 'The Sulking Poet' - Listen Now
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BLOSSOMS reveal their brand new single ‘The Sulking Poet’ – Listen Now

March 24, 2022 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new single The Sulking Poet and its accompanying video, directed by Edwin Burdis, Arctic Monkeys’ Creative Director, who worked on the band’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and AM albums. […]

BLOSSOMS reveal the video for their brand-new single 'Ode To NYC' - Watch Now
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BLOSSOMS reveal the video for their brand-new single ‘Ode To NYC’ – Watch Now

February 25, 2022 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new single Ode To NYC and its accompanying video, directed by Edwin Burdis, Arctic Monkeys’ Creative Director, who worked on the band’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and AM albums. […]

BLOSSOMS announce their brand-new, fourth studio album 'Ribbon Around The Bomb' - Out 29th of April
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BLOSSOMS announce their brand-new, fourth studio album ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’ – Out 29th of April

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced their brand-new, fourth studio album Ribbon Around The Bomb, which is set for release on the 29th of April. The band have also shared the title track from the album and […]

BLOSSOMS share video for brand new single 'Care For' - Watch Now 1
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BLOSSOMS share video for brand new single ‘Care For’ – Watch Now

August 17, 2021 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new single Care For and its accompanying video. The video is directed by Edwin Burdis, Arctic Monkeys’ former Creative Director who worked on the band’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino […]

COURTEENERS announce headline show at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester - Saturday 25th September 2021
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COURTEENERS announce headline show at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester – Saturday 25th September 2021

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

Courteeners have announced a massive hometown show later in the year. The band will play Emirates Old Trafford (home of Lancashire County Cricket Club), Manchester on 25th September 2021. Special guests on the day are […]

BLOSSOMS announce rescheduled UK tour dates for August and September 2021
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BLOSSOMS announce rescheduled UK tour dates for August and September 2021

March 4, 2021 XS Noize

Blossoms have today confirmed a series of rescheduled live dates for their upcoming UK tour in August and September 2021. The tour includes three nights at London’s O2 Forum, Kentish Town and culminates in a […]

BLOSSOMS share their brand-new short film 'Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose)' - Watch Now!
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BLOSSOMS share their brand-new short film ‘Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose)’ – Watch Now!

December 11, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new, short film Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose), created by Edwin Burdis (Arctic Monkeys’ Four out of Five) and animated by Astrid Goldsmith of Mock Duck Studios. As well as vocal […]

BLOSSOMS to play live virtual gig LIVE FROM LONDON Broadcast from O2 Academy Brixton   3rd December 2020
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BLOSSOMS to play live virtual gig LIVE FROM LONDON Broadcast from O2 Academy Brixton 3rd December 2020

December 1, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms are taking over O2 Academy Brixton for an exclusive gig streamed on MelodyVR on Thursday 3rd December at 8.30 pm GMT. The Stockport fivesome, whose hits include ‘Charlemagne’, ‘I Can’t Stand It’ and ‘Your […]

BLOSSOMS announce details of their brand-new, feature-length documentary 'BACK TO STOCKPORT' 1
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BLOSSOMS announce details of their brand-new, feature-length documentary ‘BACK TO STOCKPORT’

November 4, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have announced details of their brand-new, feature-length documentary Back To Stockport, as well as releasing the first trailer from the upcoming film. Directed by a long-term collaborator of the band Charlie Watts, Back To […]

BLOSSOMS announce new album recorded remotely during the lockdown
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BLOSSOMS announce new album recorded remotely during the lockdown

May 4, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced their new album, Blossoms In Isolation. The album is made up of cover versions and re-workings of their own songs, recorded by the band at their respective homes during this period […]

BLOSSOMS reveal live version of their latest single 'If You Think This Is Real Life'
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BLOSSOMS reveal live version of their latest single ‘If You Think This Is Real Life’

April 10, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed a live version of their latest single If You Think This Is Real Life. The track is taken from the band’s 11th February Stockport Plaza show that was also streamed in […]

BLOSSOMS will stream their recent STOCKPORT PLAZA gig at 8pm GMT this Saturday 28th March
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BLOSSOMS will stream their recent STOCKPORT PLAZA gig at 8pm GMT this Saturday 28th March

March 27, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced that they will be streaming their headline show from Stockport Plaza on the 11th Feb this year on YouTube at 8 pm GMT this Saturday, 28th March. The band were set […]

BLOSSOMS announce two new album launch shows in Manchester & Liverpool
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BLOSSOMS reveal video for their new single ‘If You Think This Is Real Life’ – Watch Now

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their new single If You Think This Is Real Life and its accompanying video. The video was directed by Michael Holyk, who has worked with the likes of Jake Bugg and […]

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