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          ‘Puppet’ by Grian Chatten Leads Official Soundtrack for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

          February 19, 2026

          Today, RCA Records UK have announced the official soundtrack to Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the highly anticipated feature film from series creator Steven Knight, will be released on March 6th. Alongside the announcement, the first official single ‘Puppet’ by […]

          Foo Fighters
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          Foo Fighters return with “Your Favorite Toy” the title track and first taste of their forthcoming 12th studio album

          February 19, 2026

          Try not to choke on the glitter… “Your Favorite Toy,” the titular first single of Foo Fighters’ forthcoming 12th full-length studio album, has been released. The first new FF music of 2026, “Your Favorite Toy” […]

          U2
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          U2 Return with ‘Days Of Ash’, a Brand New Standalone EP

          February 18, 2026

          On this Ash Wednesday (the day after carnival) – Island Records today announces the release of ‘U2 – Days Of Ash’, a brand new standalone 6-track EP from U2.  In advance of a new album in late 2026, […]

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          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 […]

          Paul Draper
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – Mansun Retold

          February 20, 2026

          Three decades have passed since Mansun first injected a dose of grand, prog-inflected eccentricity into the waning days of Britpop. In 2026, ex-frontman Paul Draper returns with Mansun Retold, a project that resists the easy […]

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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem

          February 21, 2026

          Swedish heavy metal visionaries Avatar transformed Nottingham’s Rock City into a dark theatrical spectacle on February 17th — delivering one of the most visually captivating and musically explosive shows the venue has seen in recent […]

        • 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 […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
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          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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        • 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
          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. […]

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Primal Scream
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PRIMAL SCREAM announce ‘Reverberations (Travelling In Time)’ to be released on July 28th

June 7, 2023 XS Noize

‘Reverberations (Travelling In Time)’ is the debut Primal Scream album that never was: 16 perfectly formed pop nuggets weighing in at just under 35 minutes. The collection will be released on July 28th. Boasting eleven […]

The Boo Radleys
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THE BOO RADLEYS release new single ‘Sorrow (I Just Want To Be Free)’

May 30, 2023 XS Noize

Experience counts for everything, and you can’t always leave the past behind, as proven by The Boo Radleys, who show their statesman-like songwriting prowess and revive the melodic, pop sensibilities of their chart-cresting nineties exploits […]

The Boo Radleys
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THE BOO RADLEYS release video for new single ‘How Was I To Know?’

April 26, 2023 XS Noize

An up-tempo gallop into the brighter months of the year comes via The Boo Radleys, who release their ode to beer-sodden romantic misadventure, How Was I To Know? Ahead of the summer release of their […]

The Boo Radleys
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THE BOO RADLEYS release new single ‘Now That’s What I Call Obscene’

March 29, 2023 XS Noize

Coming in right on the beat and burning through any vapours of indecision to reach another three-minute blast of inch-perfect, beneath-skin-seeping indie pop music in the best of their long traditions, The Boo Radleys release […]

The Boo Radleys
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THE BOO RADLEYS launch new single ‘Seeker’ from new album ‘Eight’ + ‘Giant Steps’ reissue & tour

January 24, 2023 XS Noize

The Boo Radleys have announced details of a brand-new studio album, as well as the 30th Anniversary reissue of their lauded, landmark 1993 album, Giant Steps. Given encouragement by the tremendous reception of last year’s […]

THE GULPS
New Music

THE GULPS reflect on a different life with new single – ‘Mirror Mirror’

January 20, 2023 XS Noize

Breaking into the new year – THE GULPS – are back with the brand new track “Mirror Mirror” (out 20th January, via Guindilla Records). Dropping like a disintegrating disco ball hanging by its final thread, […]

Ride
Gigs

RIDE to reissue their ‘4 EPs’ and classic Creation Records albums on 4th November

October 26, 2022 XS Noize

Following their celebratory ‘Nowhere’ 30th UK tour earlier this year, including a sold-out London Roundhouse show, Ride have announced an extra special ‘Going Blank Again’ 30th-anniversary show at the new Soho venue HERE, at the […]

SHAUN RYDER releases 'Pop Star's Daughters' from his new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ - Watch Video!
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SHAUN RYDER plays first solo show in 11 years this Friday at Manchester’s Factory 251

October 4, 2022 XS Noize

Happy Mondays, Black Grape and all-around Madchester legend Shaun Ryder is set to play a special intimate show – his first in 11 years – at Manchester’s Factory 251 on October 7th. He will be […]

INTERVIEW: The Boo Radleys' Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom and Tim Brown on new album 'Keep On With Falling'
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INTERVIEW: The Boo Radleys’ Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom and Tim Brown on new album ‘Keep On With Falling’

March 7, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #70 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom and Tim Brown from The Boo Radleys about ‘Keep On With Falling,’ their first album in almost a quarter […]

INTERVIEW: Scotland’s best-kept musical secret CHARLIE CLARK on his new single & being signed by Alan McGee 4
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INTERVIEW: Scotland’s best-kept musical secret CHARLIE CLARK on his new single & being signed by Alan McGee

February 9, 2021 Ben P Scott

Scottish singer-songwriter Charlie Clark has just released his brand new single ‘Don’t Have A Cow, Man!’, the first taste of his upcoming album Late Night Drinking. A multi-talented songwriter, Clark and lifelong friend Willie Campbell […]

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Alan McGee on Lockdown, Creation Stories and Oasis
Video Interview

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Alan McGee on Lockdown, Creation Stories and Oasis

May 11, 2020 XS Noize

ALAN McGEE is the outspoken, maverick genius behind the mighty Creation Records and has worked with some of the most significant bands of the last 30 years including Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, the […]

Join ALAN McGEE Co-founder of Creation Records & who discovered OASIS live in conversation
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Join ALAN McGEE Co-founder of Creation Records & who discovered OASIS live in conversation

February 5, 2020 XS Noize

ALAN McGEE is the outspoken, maverick genius behind the mighty Creation Records and has worked with some of the most significant bands of the last 30 years including Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, the […]

RIDE Announce Belfast Show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday 7th June 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See RIDE @ Belfast’s Limelight, 2 on Friday 7th June 2019

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band RIDE plays a headline show at the Limelight 2 on Friday 07th June 2019. The bands most recent album release ‘ Weather Diaries’ is the fifth studio album by the English rock […]

Alan McGee (Creation Records) will be doing an exclusive Q&A session in The Sugar Club Dublin on May 28th.
Gigs

Alan McGee (Creation Records) will be doing an exclusive Q&A session in The Sugar Club Dublin on May 28th.

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Alan McGee – one of the most important names of the music industry of the last 30 years and now the subject of a film by Trainspotting creators Danny Boyle and Irvine Welsh, will be doing an exclusive Q&A […]

Oasis... The Real Story Launches in Sheffield, Celebrating 25th Anniversary of 'Definitely Maybe'
Gigs

Oasis… The Real Story Launches in Sheffield, Celebrating 25th Anniversary of ‘Definitely Maybe’

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

Sheffield’s O2 Academy will be the first to experience an evening with Iain Robertson and Tim Abbot. The band’s former Tour Manager and Head of Security, and the former Managing Director of their label Creation […]

Dodgy announce new album + UK tour dates
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DODGY release a brand new version of their 90s hit ‘Staying Out For The Summer’ for Alan McGee project

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

DODGY are releasing a brand new version of their Top 20 smash ‘Staying Out For The Summer’ to raise money for the homeless. The legendary Britpop band have re-recorded the song and gifted it to […]

Music mogul ALAN MCGEE launches 7” Record Label CREATION23 1
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Music mogul ALAN MCGEE launches 7” Record Label CREATION23

August 3, 2018 XS Noize

35 years after the birth of one of the most successful and iconic independent record labels, Creation Records, maverick founder and music mogul Alan McGee launches Creation23, a 7” label with just one agenda – […]

TEENAGE FANCLUB announce vinyl reissues and 'Creation Records Years' tour
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TEENAGE FANCLUB announce vinyl reissues and ‘Creation Records Years’ tour

April 25, 2018 XS Noize

Having long been out of print, Teenage Fanclub have announced details of the vinyl re-release of five of their classic Creation Records albums – Bandwagonesque, Thirteen, Grand Prix, Songs From Northern Britain and Howdy! Released […]

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

#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 […]

"ROCKnROLL, the AFTERLIFE" - INTERVIEW with ALEX LOWE (HURRICANE #1)
Interviews

“ROCKnROLL, the AFTERLIFE” – INTERVIEW with ALEX LOWE (HURRICANE #1)

February 24, 2016 XS Noize

After battling cancer, frontman Alex Lowe has emerged triumphant and resurrected his old band with a new line up. In 2015 Hurricane #1 released their first album in 16 years, “Find What You Love And […]

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