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        • 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 […]

          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 […]

        • 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
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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 […]

        • 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
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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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          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
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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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Alan McGee's brand new CREATION DAY festival announced for 2021 - Feat: Happy Mondays, Editors, Friendly Fires, Cast and more 1
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Alan McGee’s brand new CREATION DAY festival announced for 2021 – Feat: Happy Mondays, Editors, Friendly Fires, Cast and more

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

Announcing a brand new festival for 2021…. CREATION DAY. A celebration of the legendary Creation Records label and the legacy of its visionary founder: Alan McGee, Creation Day will bring two days of exceptional live […]

INTERVIEW: ‘ALL CHANGE’ 25th Anniversary - A chat with Cast's JOHN POWER 1
Interviews

30 Years of All Change: A Conversation with Cast’s John Power

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

Liverpool legends Cast celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their classic debut album ‘All Change’. Originally released on 16th October 1995  it became the highest-selling debut album in the history of the Polydor label. The album […]

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CAST Announce ‘ALL CHANGE’ 25th Anniversary Tour 2020

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Liverpool legends Cast have announced an eight-date UK tour for October 2020!! Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Cast’s debut album ‘All Change’. Originally released on 16th October 1995 (with a deluxe edition released in November […]

WIN: Tickets to see CAST at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018
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WIN: Tickets to see CAST at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018

November 19, 2018 XS Noize

Britpop legends CAST announce the Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018 and we have tickets to give away to lucky winners. For a chance to win, […]

INTERVIEW: Cast legend John Power "Playing live is the ultimate celebration of our friendship and our music."
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Cast legend John Power “Playing live is the ultimate celebration of our friendship and our music.”

November 13, 2018 XS Noize

Britpop legends CAST Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018. Cast released two new ‘vinyl’ only packages in November 2018 and are hitting the road to […]

Britpop legends CAST announce the Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1
Gigs

Britpop legends CAST announce the Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1

May 2, 2018 XS Noize

Pedigree Britpop legends CAST announce the Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018. Cast is set to release two new ‘vinyl’ only packages in November 2018 […]

Album Review: CAST - Kicking Up The Dust
Album Reviews

Album Review: CAST – Kicking Up The Dust

April 20, 2017 XS Noize

Cast first appeared in the mid 90s during the Britpop era with a string of hit singles and the classic ‘All Change’ album that became the highest selling debut album in the history of the […]

CAST Announce details of a brand new album ‘Kicking Up The Dust’ + UK Festival dates
Gigs

CAST Announce details of a brand new album ‘Kicking Up The Dust’ + UK Festival dates

March 29, 2017 XS Noize

Britpop legends Cast announce details of a brand new album ‘Kicking Up The Dust’ released through Cast Recordings / Warner ADA and available to download on 21st April 2017. The new album has been recorded […]

#25: XS Noize Music Podcast: John Power from Cast talks tour + new album "Kicking Up The Dust"
Podcast

#25: XS Noize Music Podcast: John Power from Cast talks tour + new album “Kicking Up The Dust”

November 29, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #25 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by John Power from Cast. Cast first appeared on the scene in the mid […]

#18: XS Noize Music Podcast: Alan McGee talks Musicians Against Homelessness + Creation
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#18: XS Noize Music Podcast: Alan McGee talks Musicians Against Homelessness + Creation

October 2, 2016 XS Noize

On this weeks XS Noize Music Podcast Mark Millar talks to Alan McGee about Musicians Against Homelessness + Creation Management. Alan McGee is a Scottish businessman and music industry executive. He has been a record […]

PAUL McCARTNEY TO HEADLINE FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL  JUNE 18-21 AT THE WOODLANDS, DOVER DE
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Sir Paul McCartney recalls early days of songwriting in new #GetBack film clip

August 25, 2016 XS Noize

The greatest myth in pop music history is that in Liverpool everything began and ended with the Beatles. It didn’t. Get Back documents the real story of Liverpool’s music outpourings, from post war years to […]

Listen to ‘Stones’ the debut single from WILLOW ROBINSON
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Listen to ‘Stones’ the debut single from WILLOW ROBINSON

April 12, 2016 XS Noize

22-year-old singer songwriter Willow Robinson. Born in Los Angeles to British parents, now residing in Hay-on-Wye and recently signed to Alan McGee’s Creation Management (after playing his first ever gig), Willow releases his debut single […]

CAST - Announce New Album + November UK Tour Dates - listen / Download New Song
Gigs

Britpop legends CAST start UK tour this week

April 4, 2016 XS Noize

Pedigree Britpop legends Cast head out on a UK tour this week, starting in Edinburgh on Thursday (April 7th), finishing with a show at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire on April 30th. The band are currently […]

Echo & The Bunnymen, Shed Seven, Cast, Black Grape, The Wonder Stuff, The Bluetones, & many more announced for Shiiine On Weekender 2016 1
Gigs

Echo & The Bunnymen, Shed Seven, Cast, Black Grape, The Wonder Stuff, The Bluetones, & many more announced for Shiiine On Weekender 2016

February 22, 2016 XS Noize

Following the sell-out success of the 2015 Shiiine On Weekender, the festival which showcases the best of indie and dance music, alongside some of the best up and coming new bands, returns in 2016 with […]

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Interviews

INTERVIEW: JOHN POWER & KEITH O’NEILL from CAST talk about the old days, tour & forthcoming album.

October 16, 2015 XS Noize

Cast first appeared on the scene in the mid-90s during the Britpop era with a string of top ten singles and the classic ‘All Change’ album. It became the highest selling debut album in the […]

CAST - Announce New Album + November UK Tour Dates - listen / Download New Song
Gigs

CAST – Announce New Album + November UK Tour Dates – listen / Download New Song

September 14, 2015 XS Noize

Britpop legends Cast return this month with a PledgeMusic campaign announcing their brand new new album, and a UK tour announcement, which includes a very special ‘All Change’ 20th Anniversary show with the Royal Liverpool […]

CAST SHARE FREE DOWNLOAD OF NEW TRACK 'BABY BLUE EYES'
Gigs

CAST Announce ‘All Change’ 20th Anniversary Performance with Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

July 16, 2015 XS Noize

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the classic album ‘All Change’, Liverpool band Cast will unite with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for a special live performance on Saturday 5th December 2015 at the historic […]

MICRODOT 25th Anniversary Exhibition / Rare Oasis and Verve Artwork on Display 1
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MICRODOT 25th Anniversary Exhibition / Rare Oasis and Verve Artwork on Display

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

To celebrate twenty five years since it’s foundation, designers of iconic sleeves by the likes of Oasis & The Verve, Microdot will be holding an exhibition of works from 1990 to present day. The exhibition […]

CAST SHARE FREE DOWNLOAD OF NEW TRACK 'BABY BLUE EYES'
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CAST SHARE FREE DOWNLOAD OF NEW TRACK ‘BABY BLUE EYES’

November 12, 2014 XS Noize

‘Baby Blue Eyes’ is the first track from the next Cast album, due for release in 2015, 20 years after the debut album All Change. The fifth Cast album “Troubled Times” was released in 2012. […]

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