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        • The Pogues Return To The Road With 2026 Winter Tour Across UK, Ireland And Europe
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr

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          After teasing listeners with a partial release last year, Michigan-based industrial/noise rock outfit Prostitute now formally unveil their debut album Attempted Martyr via Mute Records.  Formed around frontman Moe and drummer Andrew, Prostitute also features […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

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          ‘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 […]

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          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 […]

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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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          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 […]

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          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
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          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
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          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, 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 […]

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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

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          Eros Ramazzotti
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          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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          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

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          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

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          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274
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          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his remarkable career working with the band and the creative process behind iconic albums including […]

          The Dream Machine
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          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Dillon -
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Dillon – <3core

June 16, 2022 XS Noize

Brazilian-born artist Dillon is back after five years – On her fourth album, 6abotage, produced by Greek-German producer Alexis Troy, Dillon has created a powerful sound sphere one can hardly restrain from. The first single, […]

DAMON ALBARN releases 'The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows' 4-disc digital deluxe edition
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DAMON ALBARN releases ‘The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows’ 4-disc digital deluxe edition

April 8, 2022 XS Noize

Transgressive Records celebrate an exciting release year for The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows with a 4-disc digital deluxe edition of the critically acclaimed second solo album from Damon Albarn. Available now.  This special edition comes almost […]

GORILLAZ announce their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022 1
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GORILLAZ announce their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Gorillaz have announced their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022. Virtual band Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs. Created […]

WOLF ALICE announce September gigs as part of The National Lottery Revive Live tour
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The 20 Best Albums of 2021

December 21, 2021 XS Noize

There isn’t much to say about 2021 that hasn’t already been said somewhere – it was chaotic, bizarre and unprecedented across all walks of life, and music in all its forms was hit hard.  We […]

ELTON JOHN and friends reunite for ultimate Zoom call
New Music

ELTON JOHN and friends reunite for ultimate Zoom call

December 21, 2021 XS Noize

Elton John and the collaborators from the acclaimed UK Number 1 album ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ have reunited over Zoom for a wonderfully warm seasonal video. Filled with all the idiosyncrasies that have come to characterize […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Damon Albarn - The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Damon Albarn – The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows

November 8, 2021 Michael Barron

His last solo LP, Everyday Robots, took Damon Albarn back to Leytonstone in East London to reflect upon his childhood memories there. The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows is by far a […]

DAMON ALBARN will perform a select number of solo piano dates in the UK in December
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DAMON ALBARN will perform a select number of solo piano dates in the UK in December

November 4, 2021 XS Noize

Damon Albarn will perform a select number of solo piano dates in the UK for the first time next month. This run of very special shows, presented in association with local record stores, will start […]

GORILLAZ announce 20th anniversary reissue of their eponymous debut album 1
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GORILLAZ announce 20th anniversary reissue of their eponymous debut album

November 4, 2021 XS Noize

It is now 20 years since Gorillaz’ eponymous debut album was released and this event weirdly coincides with the announcement today by the Department of Music Correction of previously sensitive documents being de-classified and made […]

Due to demand DAMON ALBARN’s sold-out one-off show at the Globe Theatre be made available to fans around the world
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DAMON ALBARN shares new track ‘The Tower Of Montevideo’ – Listen Now

October 14, 2021 XS Noize

The Tower Of Montevideo is the new track from Damon Albarn, out today. Inspired by Palacio Salvo, an iconic 1920s building in Uruguay, it explores Albarn’s melancholic wonder at this part of South America, where […]

DAMON ALBARN shares new track 'Royal Morning Blue' - Listen Now
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DAMON ALBARN shares new track ‘Royal Morning Blue’ – Listen Now

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

Royal Morning Blue is out today. The latest track from Damon Albarn’s new solo album The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows was written and recorded in Iceland. Directly inspired by the view […]

LIVE REVIEW: Damon Albarn at The Globe Theatre, London
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LIVE REVIEW: Damon Albarn at The Globe Theatre, London

September 22, 2021 Michael Barron

The Shakespeare’s Globe theatre is so old and famous that the two original buildings (1599 and 1654) featured on postage stamps in 1995. Slightly younger is Damon Albarn, aged 53, whose 1994 LP Parklife was depicted […]

Due to demand DAMON ALBARN’s sold-out one-off show at the Globe Theatre be made available to fans around the world
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Due to demand DAMON ALBARN’s sold-out one-off show at the Globe Theatre be made available to fans around the world

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Due to popular demand, live media platform Doors.Live today announced that Damon Albarn’s sold-out one-off show at the iconic Globe Theatre on the banks of London’s River Thames will now be made available to fans around the world. This very special performance […]

DAMON ALBARN announces a very special one-off show at the iconic Globe Theatre, London on 20th September
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DAMON ALBARN announces a very special one-off show at the iconic Globe Theatre, London on 20th September

September 6, 2021 XS Noize

Damon Albarn will perform a very special one-off show at the iconic Globe Theatre on the banks of London’s River Thames on Monday 20th September 2021. Ticket information here. Accompanied by his band and a string […]

DAMON ALBARN releases 'Particles' from his second solo album 'The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows' 1
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DAMON ALBARN releases ‘Particles’ from his second solo album ‘The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows’

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

Today sees the release of Particles, the third track from Damon Albarn’s second solo album The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows out 12th November on Transgressive Records.  Particles is the uplifting final […]

GORILLAZ release new 3 track-EP titled 'Meanwhile' - Listen Now
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GORILLAZ release new 3 track-EP titled ‘Meanwhile’ – Listen Now

August 26, 2021 XS Noize

Today sees the release of new music from Gorillaz: a 3-track EP titled Meanwhile celebrating Carnival and West London comprising tracks Déjà Vu ft. Alicaì Harley recorded live in London; the steel pan-infused Jimmy Jimmy […]

DAMON ALBARN shares new track 'Polaris' from forthcoming album 'The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows'
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DAMON ALBARN shares new track ‘Polaris’ from forthcoming album ‘The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows’

July 6, 2021 XS Noize

Polaris, the lead track and accompanying live performance film from Damon Albarn’s forthcoming new album The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows, is released today. Polaris follows the earlier release of the haunting […]

DAMON ALBARN announces his new solo album - 'The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows' 1
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DAMON ALBARN announces his new solo album – ‘The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows’

June 22, 2021 XS Noize

The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows, the new studio album from Damon Albarn, will be released by new label home Transgressive Records on 12th November 2021. The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure […]

INTERVIEW: Peter Hook on K÷93 EP collaboration with Jaz Coleman & Geordie Walker 1
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INTERVIEW: Peter Hook on K÷93 EP collaboration with Jaz Coleman & Geordie Walker

February 17, 2021 Dan Volohov

Recently, CADIZ music announced the release of “K÷93” – three-song EP recorded by Jaz Coleman, Peter Hook and Geordie Walker back in 1993. The K÷93 comes out on the 5th of March. Dan Volohov sits […]

GORILLAZ release 'Song Machine' today & announce live dates
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GORILLAZ release ‘Song Machine’ today & announce live dates

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez – the highly-anticipated new album from Gorillaz has finally arrived!  With seven episodes available to date, each with its very own video following the adventures of Noodle, 2D, […]

Elton John & 6LACK join GORILLAZ for ‘The Pink Phantom’ - Watch Now!
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Elton John & 6LACK join GORILLAZ for ‘The Pink Phantom’ – Watch Now!

October 1, 2020 XS Noize

‘The Pink Phantom’ featuring Elton John & 6LACK is the latest episode of Song Machine and sees Gorillaz joined by a unique combination of talent in the one and only Elton John – as you […]

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