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        • Peaky Blinders
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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
          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 […]

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          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
          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 […]

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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
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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 […]

          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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Duran Duran
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DURAN DURAN confirm Jake Shears and LIA LIA will join their FUTURE PAST UK and Ireland tour

February 13, 2023 XS Noize

Duran Duran has confirmed special guests Jake Shears and LIA LIA will join their FUTURE PAST UK and Ireland headline arena tour, taking place through April and May 2023. Renowned for his work as lead […]

Duran Duran
News

DURAN DURAN announce second headline show at London’s The O2 for 2nd May 2023

November 28, 2022 XS Noize

Today Duran Duran have announced a second headline performance at London’s The O2, set to take place on 2nd May 2023, following their opening night at the iconic London venue on 1st May. Closing out […]

Duran Duran
Gigs

DURAN DURAN announce 2023 headline UK & Ireland arena tour

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

2022 has seen Duran Duran celebrate a landmark year. The band have just been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, a career peak that follows a summer live season of epic proportions […]

Duran Duran
Gigs

DURAN DURAN Announce Feature-Length Docu-Concert Film ‘A Hollywood High’

October 11, 2022 XS Noize

Duran Duran have confirmed details of a brand-new, 75-minute docu-concert film, entitled A Hollywood High, that captures the band performing live on a rooftop in Los Angeles, alongside exclusive interviews and archival footage that tells […]

DURAN DURAN share 'All of You' (Erol Alkan extended rework)
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DURAN DURAN share ‘All of You’ (Erol Alkan extended rework)

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

Duran Duran have today released ‘ALL OF YOU’ (EROL ALKAN EXTENDED REWORK). Premiered by Erol Alkan in Ibiza at Duran Duran ‘Touch The Sunrise’, the band’s immersive weekend experience that lifted the curtain on the island’s […]

DURAN DURAN announce two British warm-up shows at the 02 Academy Leicester for May 21st and 22nd 1
Gigs

DURAN DURAN announce two British warm-up shows at the 02 Academy Leicester for May 21st and 22nd

April 19, 2022 XS Noize

Duran Duran have announced two British warm-up shows at the 02 Academy Leicester for May 21st and 22nd. The performances will lead into a series of huge headline dates across the UK and Europe for […]

DURAN DURAN make first-ever appearance on Austin City Limits - Watch the band perform 'TONIGHT UNITED'
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DURAN DURAN make first-ever appearance on Austin City Limits – Watch the band perform ‘TONIGHT UNITED’

January 21, 2022 XS Noize

Austin City Limits (ACL) Season 47 rocks on with an epic hit-filled hour starring the great Duran Duran in their first-ever appearance on the ACL stage. One of the most acclaimed and exciting live acts […]

DURAN DURAN announce first official NFT collaboration with A.I. artist, Huxley
New Music

DURAN DURAN announce first official NFT collaboration with A.I. artist, Huxley

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Today, multi-platinum, award-winning British music icons, Duran Duran, announced the launch of their latest endeavour: 100 unique NFTs, created by an Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) named Huxley, with whom the band collaborated on the music video […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Duran Duran - Future Past
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Duran Duran – Future Past

October 21, 2021 Lee Campbell

The future (past) looks bright – The not so ‘New’ Romantics, Duran Duran are in a celebratory mood with plenty left in the tank. Recent, energetic sell-out performances at the likes of Austin City Limits, […]

DURAN DURAN share ‘Anniversary’ from forthcoming album, 'Future Past' 1
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DURAN DURAN share groundbreaking new video for ‘ANNIVERSARY’

October 19, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Duran Duran share the incredible new video for ‘ANNIVERSARY’, directed by BAFTA-winning artist, photographer and filmmaker, Alison Jackson, whose widely published work explores the cult of celebrity, using highly-styled lookalikes and actors. ANNIVERSARY is […]

DURAN DURAN share the fantastic new track ‘Tonight United’ - Listen Now
New Music

DURAN DURAN share the fantastic new track ‘Tonight United’ – Listen Now

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Duran Duran share the fantastic new track ‘TONIGHT UNITED’, produced by the band alongside the legendary Italian producer Giorgio Moroder, the fourth song to be taken from their fifteenth studio album, ‘FUTURE PAST’, set […]

LIVE REVIEW: Duran Duran at O2 Institute Birmingham, 14th September 2021 8
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Duran Duran at O2 Institute Birmingham, 14th September 2021

September 16, 2021 Marija Buljeta

Ahead of the Future Past album release date, Duran Duran felt that it was only appropriate to celebrate the first album’s 40th anniversary in Birmingham, the very place where they started their career. For this […]

DURAN DURAN share ‘Anniversary’ from forthcoming album, 'Future Past' 1
Gigs

DURAN DURAN share ‘Anniversary’ from forthcoming album, ‘Future Past’

August 31, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Duran Duran share the anthemic ‘ANNIVERSARY’, produced by the band along with British DJ/producer, Erol Alkan and the third song taken from their fifteenth studio album, ‘FUTURE PAST’, set for global release on October […]

DURAN DURAN announce two intimate shows in their hometown of Birmingham, at the O2 Institute this September
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DURAN DURAN announce two intimate shows in their hometown of Birmingham, at the O2 Institute this September

August 23, 2021 XS Noize

The iconic multi-platinum and award-winning British band, Duran Duran, announce two intimate performances in their hometown of Birmingham, at the O2 Institute. Duran Duran will play on 14th and 15th September 2021 ahead of the […]

DURAN DURAN release brand new track 'MORE JOY!' feat. CHAI 1
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DURAN DURAN reveal animé lyric video for their latest single ‘MORE JOY!’ feat CHAI

August 12, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Duran Duran have shared their stunning new animé lyric video for their latest single ‘MORE JOY!’ feat CHAI. The video was created by Melissa Ladybug, and comes ahead of their highly anticipated fifteenth studio […]

DURAN DURAN release brand new track 'MORE JOY!' feat. CHAI 1
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DURAN DURAN release brand new track ‘MORE JOY!’ feat. CHAI

August 5, 2021 XS Noize

Today, internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum and award-winning pop legends Duran Duran release their brand new track ‘MORE JOY!’ feat CHAI, taken from their upcoming fifteenth studio album ‘FUTURE PAST,’ set for global release on October 22 via TAPE MODERN for BMG.  On the new […]

DURAN DURAN announce new album 'Future Past' & share video for new single 'Invisible' 1
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DURAN DURAN announce new album ‘Future Past’ & share video for new single ‘Invisible’

May 19, 2021 XS Noize

Today, internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum, award-winning pop legends Duran Duran released their brand new single ‘INVISIBLE,’ with accompanying music video, alongside official details on their highly anticipated 15th studio album, FUTURE PAST. Set for global release […]

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