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        • Super Furry Animals
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          Super Furry Animals Unearth Early 1993 Recording ‘Pocket Sam’ Featuring Rhys Ifans

          February 12, 2026

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS have released one of their earliest recordings, revealing the dreamy space-rock of Pocket Sam to fans with acclaimed-actor and original singer, Rhys Ifans on vocals. Captured on tape at Grassroots Studio in Cardiff as the Furries started to form in the […]

          Sananda Maitreya
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          Sananda Maitreya Releases Remastered Edition of Neither Fish Nor Flesh as Part of ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’

          February 7, 2026

          Sananda Maitreya releases the newly remastered version of his visionary second album, 1989’s ‘Neither Fish Nor Flesh: A Soundtrack of Love, Faith, Hope & Destruction’. It is the latest instalment in ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’, a remastered […]

          Steven Wilson
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          Steven Wilson launches Headphone Dust – a home for pristine high-res & immersive audio

          February 6, 2026

          Steven Wilson has announced details of a new online platform that will become the one-stop home for his renowned, Grammy-nominated spatial audio mixes, making “studio-quality immersive sound accessible to everyone”. The platform represents a major shift […]

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          Helicon x Al Lover - Arise
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Helicon x Al Lover – Arise

          February 10, 2026

          Scottish band Helicon were formed in Glasgow’s East Kilbride by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes. They are a collective of musicians whose experimental sounds blend psychedelia, sitar, electronica and guitars to create a fuzzed-up wall […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST - Dagger
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST – Dagger

          February 9, 2026

          Manchester’s post-punk titans IST IST have never been a band to do things by halves. Rising from the city’s underground with a fiercely independent DIY ethic, they’ve spent years carving out a sonic identity as […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms

          February 4, 2026

          British rock band Marmozets delivered an electric, sweat-soaked performance at Rescue Rooms on 26 January, turning the packed venue into a wall of noise and movement. Demand was so intense that security were forced to […]

        • 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
        • 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 […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
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          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

          Dani Larkin
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          Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin: life, loss, and learning to stay open | XS Noize Podcast #268

          February 3, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of […]

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Saint Leonard
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Saint Leonard – The Madness, Magic & Music Behind ‘The Golden Hour’ | The XS Noize Podcast #222

April 9, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar chats with Saint Leonard—the visionary artist formerly known as Kieran Leonard—about the extraordinary journey that led to his third and most ambitious album, The Golden […]

Passengers
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Passengers’ Original Soundtracks 1 (30th Anniversary Edition) Set for Exclusive Record Store Day Release on 2LP Recycled Black Vinyl

February 6, 2025 XS Noize

Island Records and UMR today announce the release of Original Soundtracks 1 (30th Anniversary Edition) by Passengers, pressed on 2LP recycled black vinyl exclusively for Record Store Day, 12th April 2025. ‘Original Soundtracks 1’, the studio album by Brian Eno […]

Saint Leonard
News

Saint Leonard shares new single ‘Wit’s End’

January 29, 2025 XS Noize

Saint Leonard has released his new single ‘Wit’s End’. Its early, heavy blocks of metallic sound give way to a musical daring and inventive offering that is constantly surprising and fascinating, blending programmed sounds with […]

THE CURE - NOVEMBRE: LIVE IN FRANCE 2022
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NAKED Record Club announce the release of The Cure’s first new material in 16 years

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

NAKED Record Club announces ’THE CURE – NOVEMBRE: LIVE IN FRANCE 2022’, a double A-Side 12” Eco-Vinyl single featuring two live tracks recorded during the French leg of The Cure’s ‘Shows of a Lost World’ […]

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The soundtrack to the 2024 Gary Hustwit documentary film ‘Eno’ to be released on April 19th

February 19, 2024 XS Noize

UMR will release the official soundtrack to the 2024 Gary Hustwit documentary film Eno on April 19th (North America and Mexico LP/ CD release date Jun 7th). The hugely influential musician, producer, visual artist and […]

brian eno
News

BRIAN ENO to release TOP BOY soundtrack album from the Netflix Series

August 16, 2023 XS Noize

To coincide with the final season of the seminal British TV show, Top Boy coming to our screens on September 7th, Netflix is releasing a selection of Brian Eno’s recordings from his soundtrack to the […]

u2_zooropa
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U2 Announce The Release of ZOOROPA – 30th Anniversary – Limited Edition Yellow Vinyl

July 5, 2023 XS Noize

Island Records and UMR today announce the release of Zooropa – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Gatefold – a transparent yellow vinyl pressing celebrating three decades of U2’s Grammy-winning eighth studio album. This very special release […]

Brian Eno
News

BRIAN ENO announces his first ever solo live concert series

June 5, 2023 XS Noize

Brian Eno announces his new live concert performance, ‘Ships’, which will premiere at the 2023 Venice Biennale Musica this coming October. Eno will be performing with Baltic Sea Philharmonic, orchestrated and conducted by Kristjan Järvi. […]

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PETER GABRIEL shares ‘Four Kinds of Horses’ from his forthcoming album i/o

May 5, 2023 XS Noize

On the full moon, Friday 5 May, Peter Gabriel releases the next track from his forthcoming album i/o. This month the song is ‘Four Kinds of Horses,’ and the first-up is the Bright-Side Mix. Written […]

Brian Eno and Roger Eno
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BRIAN ENO & ROGER ENO release live video for ‘Celeste’ taken from ‘Live At The Acropolis’

February 20, 2023 XS Noize

An exclusive video of Brian Eno and Roger Eno performing together for the first time has been released, ahead of the full concert being premiered in cinemas across the UK on 2nd March 2023. Brian […]

brian eno
New Music

BRIAN ENO releases cosmic new video for ‘Garden Of Stars’

November 16, 2022 XS Noize

Brian Eno released his latest studio album FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE last month to critical acclaim on vinyl, CD, digital formats and Dolby Atmos Blu-ray. Out today is an alluring new video to accompany the track ‘Garden Of […]

Brian Eno
Gigs

BRIAN ENO shares video for new single ‘We Let It In’ & announces a night at The Barbican, London

September 7, 2022 XS Noize

Brian Eno will release his latest studio album FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE on October 14 on vinyl, CD and digital formats. The record was made at his studios in West London and Norfolk. A song-based album, Brian’s vocals […]

Brian Eno
New Music

BRIAN ENO announces his 22nd studio album FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE – Watch the video for ‘There Were Bells

July 28, 2022 XS Noize

Brian Eno will release his 22nd studio album FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE on October 14 on vinyl, CD and digital formats, including Dolby Atmos. The 10-track record was made at his studio in West London. Brian sings vocals […]

PODCAST #42: Saul Davies, Guitarist With James on their 16th album 'All The Colours of You'
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PODCAST #42: Saul Davies, Guitarist With James on their 16th album ‘All The Colours of You’

June 4, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #42 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with James multi-instrumentalist Saul Davies to talk about their 16th studio album ‘All The Colours of You’. All the Colours of You, the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: U2 - All That You Can’t Leave Behind (20th Anniversary Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: U2 – All That You Can’t Leave Behind (20th Anniversary Edition)

October 29, 2020 Lori Gava

On October 30th U2 will be reissuing All That You Can’t Leave Behind 20th Anniversary edition with two other deluxe and super deluxe offerings, each including a plethora of live tracks and other additional material. […]

U2 announce ALL THAT YOU CANT LEAVE BEHIND - 20th anniversary reissue 2
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U2 announce ALL THAT YOU CANT LEAVE BEHIND – 20th anniversary reissue

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce the 20th Anniversary reissue of U2’s global smash hit album All That You Can’t Leave Behind. This multi-format anniversary edition release, featuring a brand new 12-track remaster of the […]

Classic Album: U2 - Achtung Baby
Classic Albums

Classic Album: U2 – Achtung Baby

July 31, 2020 Lori Gava

How time flies; in the Fall of 2022, U2’s Achtung Baby will be thirty-one years old. For myself and many others, this album not only represented some of the best of U2’s creative abilities but […]

INTERVIEW: with Nick Hemming of The Leisure Society 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: with Nick Hemming of The Leisure Society

September 4, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band The Leisure Society play a headline Belfast show at Duke Of York on Wednesday 18th September 2019. On the 10th anniversary of their first-ever single ( The Last of the Melting Snow), […]

U2: No Line On The Horizon - Revisited
Classic Albums

U2: No Line On The Horizon – Revisited

April 5, 2019 Lori Gava

U2’s release of its 12th album “No Line on the Horizon” in 2009 ended a long five year wait for U2 fans hungry for another helping of U2 goodness. At the time it was the […]

JAMES Unveil video for 'Many Faces' taken from the recent 'Living In Extraordinary Times' album
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JAMES Unveil video for ‘Many Faces’ taken from the recent ‘Living In Extraordinary Times’ album

November 19, 2018 XS Noize

JAMES has revealed a video featuring the track MANY FACES, taken from their #2 album LIVING IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES, released in August this year and produced by Mercury and Brit Award winner Charlie Andrew [whose […]

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