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        • The Veils
          News

          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
          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

          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
          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
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          Podcast

          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
          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 […]

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Tommy WÁ
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Tommy Wá Releases New EP “Somewhere Only We Go” Out on Dirty Hit

August 12, 2025 XS Noize

Today, Ghana-Based, Nigerian born artist Tommy WÁ has released his new EP Somewhere Only We Go via Dirty Hit. The EP is the culmination of a journey that has taken Tommy from working as a […]

Pale Waves
News

PALE WAVES announce their fourth album ‘Smitten’ & share lead single ‘Perfume’

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

PALE WAVES make their hotly anticipated return with news of their fourth album Smitten, to be released on 20 September via Dirty Hit. The band have also shared “Perfume” the lead single from the album, […]

Beabadoobee
News

BEABADOOBEE announces third studio album “This Is How Tomorrow Moves”

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

BEABADOOBEE has announced her third studio album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, will be released via her long-standing label Dirty Hit on 16 August. The album finds Beabadoobee stepping up to a new level in […]

Benjamin Francis Leftwich
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BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH announces his new album ‘Some Things Break’

October 25, 2023 XS Noize

Benjamin Francis Leftwich has announced his new album ‘Some Things Break’, which will be released Friday, 9th February via Dirty Hit. The album consists of ten brand new tracks, all written and performed by Leftwich […]

beabadoobee
News

beabadoobee shares video for new single ‘The Way Things Go’

July 18, 2023 XS Noize

beabadoobee has shared her new single THE WAY THINGS GO via Dirty Hit. With acceptance at its heart, the song is an airy, twinkling track that learns to come to terms with the cards that […]

SIPHO.
News

SIPHO. announces debut album PRAYERS & PARANOIA – Hear new single SOBER

July 17, 2023 XS Noize

Rising star SIPHO. releases his new single, “SOBER”, out now via Dirty Hit. The single is taken from his forthcoming debut album “PRAYERS & PARANOIA”, which is set to be released on 27th October via […]

WALLICE
News

WALLICE shares brand new single ‘Loser at Best’ from her upcoming EP, Mr Big Shot

May 16, 2023 XS Noize

Fresh off of her tour dates with The 1975, where she played stadiums across 3 different continents to tens of thousands of people, Wallice is back with a brand new single from her upcoming EP, […]

The Japanese House
News

THE JAPANESE HOUSE announces second album ‘In the End It Always Does’

April 19, 2023 XS Noize

The Japanese House has announced details of her second studio album In the End It Always Does, out 30th June via Dirty Hit. Featuring recent single ‘Boyhood’, much of the album lives in the contradictory: […]

The Japanese House
News

THE JAPANESE HOUSE returns with new single ‘BOYHOOD’

March 21, 2023 XS Noize

The Japanese House returns with new single ‘BOYHOOD’, out now via Dirty Hit and debuted as BBC Radio 1’s ‘Hottest Record’. The Japanese House is the acclaimed project of Amber Bain, who has released music […]

beabadoobee
Gigs

beabadoobee shares video for new single ‘Glue Song’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

beabadoobee returns with new single ‘Glue Song’. Teased via her social media and in recent live performances, including her NPR Tiny Desk Concert, the unreleased track has fast become an online fan favourite and is […]

beaux
Gigs

beaux marks the release of his anticipated new EP with the new single – ‘all of this (and more)’

November 2, 2022 XS Noize

beaux marks the release of his anticipated new EP how can i sleep? i’m wide awake with the new single, all of this (and more). Out now via Dirty Hit, his new EP follows a sold out debut headline show at […]

Pretty Sick
Gigs

London-based, New York City-rooted band PRETTY SICK releases their debut album ‘Makes Me Sick Makes Me Smile’

October 4, 2022 XS Noize

London-based, New York City-rooted band Pretty Sick releases their debut album Makes Me Sick Makes Me Smile via Dirty Hit. Coupled with the album’s release are the visuals for the track “Self Fulfilling Prophecy”, directed […]

The 1975
Gigs

THE 1975 release ‘All I Need To Hear’ – the fourth track from their forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’

September 22, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 release ‘All I Need To Hear’ – the fourth track from their highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. ‘All I Need To Hear’ follows recent releases ‘I’m In […]

Rina Sawayama
Gigs

RINA SAWAYAMA shares new single ‘Hurricanes’ – ahead of the release of her highly-anticipated sophomore album ‘Hold The Girl’

September 13, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her highly-anticipated sophomore album Hold The Girl due this Friday via Dirty Hit, British-Japanese pop sensation Rina Sawayama shares the final single “Hurricanes.” Premiering as BBC 1’s Hottest Record, “Hurricanes” […]

The 1975
Gigs

The 1975 announce a return to SSE Arena, Belfast on 30th January 2023

September 1, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 today release ‘I’m In Love With You’ – the third track from their highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. ‘I’m In Love With You’ follows recent releases ‘Happiness’ […]

The 1975
Gigs

THE 1975 release ‘Happiness’ – from their highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’

August 3, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 today release ‘Happiness’ – the second single from their highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. ‘Happiness’ follows remarkable comeback single ‘Part Of The Band’, which Pitchfork lauded as […]

Rina Sawayama
Gigs

Multidimensional, British-Japanese pop sensation RINA SAWAYAMA shares the video for new single ‘Hold The Girl’

July 28, 2022 XS Noize

Multidimensional, British-Japanese pop sensation Rina Sawayama shares the third offering from her highly anticipated sophomore album Hold The Girl, now releasing September 16th via Dirty Hit. The new single and title track “Hold The Girl”, […]

PALE WAVES release ‘Reasons To Live’ from their forthcoming new album 'Unwanted' - out 12 August
Gigs

PALE WAVES release ‘Reasons To Live’ from their forthcoming new album ‘Unwanted’ – out 12 August

June 9, 2022 XS Noize

Pale Waves have released ‘Reasons To Live’, the second single to be taken from their forthcoming new album Unwanted, due 12 August via Dirty Hit. As premiered on Apple Music’s ‘New Music Daily’, the release […]

London-based singer VIJI shares the music video for 'Feel It' from her new EP Cali
New Music

London-based singer VIJI shares the music video for ‘Feel It’ from her new EP Cali

March 11, 2022 XS Noize

Today London-based singer Viji – aka Vanilla Jenner – releases her new EP. The 6- track EP titled Cali is her third release on the Dirty Hit record label. To celebrate the release Viji shares […]

IN FOCUS// Pale Waves at Belfast Limelight 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Pale Waves at Belfast Limelight

March 4, 2022 Bernie McAllister

PALE WAVES played an amazing show at Limelight, Belfast as part of their biggest UK and Irish headline tour. The tour is the band’s first since Covid struck and follows their second album WHO AM […]

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