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        • Steven Wilson
          News

          Steven Wilson launches Headphone Dust – a home for pristine high-res & immersive audio

          February 6, 2026

          Steven Wilson has announced details of a new online platform that will become the one-stop home for his renowned, Grammy-nominated spatial audio mixes, making “studio-quality immersive sound accessible to everyone”. The platform represents a major shift […]

          Deftones
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          Deftones announce major headline show at Irish Museum of Modern Art

          February 6, 2026

          Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones have announced a summer show at Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin on August 25th 2026, with special guests IDLES. This announcement comes ahead of the band’s sold-out […]

          The Boxer Rebellion
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          The Boxer Rebellion announce seventh album and share powerful new single “Hidden Meanings”

          February 6, 2026

          The Boxer Rebellion’s first full-length studio album since 2018 arrives with 10 soul-awakening songs this spring. UK/EU-wide tour dates concludes with a celebratory, London homecoming at Brixton Electric on album release weekend Things aren’t always […]

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        • Album Reviews

          Consolers - Deep Breaths
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Consolers – Deep Breaths

          February 3, 2026

          Belfast’s Consolers haven’t spent their first year in the spotlight trying to deconstruct the DNA of alternative rock. Since their April 2025 arrival, they’ve been far more interested in the visceral payoff of a massive […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dry Cleaning - Secret Love
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dry Cleaning – Secret Love

          January 23, 2026

          With their third studio album, Secret Love, South London’s Dry Cleaning have officially moved beyond the initial hype of the post-punk revival, evolving into a band willing to risk their established formula. Released via 4AD […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms

          February 4, 2026

          British rock band Marmozets delivered an electric, sweat-soaked performance at Rescue Rooms on 26 January, turning the packed venue into a wall of noise and movement. Demand was so intense that security were forced to […]

        • 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
        • 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 […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

  • Podcast
        • Dani Larkin
          Podcast

          Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin: life, loss, and learning to stay open | XS Noize Podcast #268

          February 3, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of […]

          Paul Draper
          Podcast

          Paul Draper on Mansun Retold: revisiting old songs with new perspective | XS Noize Podcast #267

          January 27, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Paul Draper to talk about Mansun Retold — a project shaped by distance, perspective, and the strange experience of meeting your younger […]

          Alexander Wolfe
          Podcast

          Alexander Wolfe on ‘Everythinglessness’ and confronting masculinity through music | XS Noize Podcast #266

          January 20, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Alexander Wolfe to talk about his deeply personal new album Everythinglessness. Watch the full video conversation. Written after a period of intense […]

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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 […]

GORILLAZ announce SONG MACHINE LIVE coming on 12th and 13th December
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GORILLAZ announce SONG MACHINE LIVE coming on 12th and 13th December

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

Coming on 12th and 13th December, SONG MACHINE LIVE sees Gorillaz first live performance since 2018 broadcast live around the world with three shows across three time zones through the magic of LIVENow. The biggest […]

GORILLAZ share ‘STRANGE TIMEZ’ Ft Robert Smith - Watch Video 1
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GORILLAZ share ‘STRANGE TIMEZ’ Ft Robert Smith – Watch Video

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

Gorillaz started the year with Episode 1 – ‘Momentary Bliss ft. slowthai and Slaves’ – of Song Machine, a whole new concept from one of the most innovative bands around. Now, six episodes in, Noodle, […]

GORILLAZ release Second Episode of SONG MACHINE
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GORILLAZ release Second Episode of SONG MACHINE

February 27, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Gorillaz are once again disrupting the paradigm and breaking convention in their round the back door fashion with Song Machine, the newest concept from one of the most inventive bands around. Song Machine – the […]

GORILLAZ announce new feature documentary film GORILLAZ: REJECT FALSE ICONS in cinemas on 16 December
New Music

GORILLAZ announce new feature documentary film GORILLAZ: REJECT FALSE ICONS in cinemas on 16 December

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Gorillaz today announce a brand new feature documentary film titled GORILLAZ: REJECT FALSE ICONS, directed by Denholm Hewlett and available in cinemas worldwide for one night only on 16 December. Released in partnership with Gorillaz […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Good, The Bad And The Queen - Merrie Land
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Good, The Bad And The Queen – Merrie Land

November 15, 2018 Ben P Scott

Prolific as ever following two Gorillaz albums in the space of a year, the legend that is Damon Albarn has been in the studio with his supergroup that also features Clash bassist Paul Simonon, ex-Verve guitarist Simon Tong and renowned […]

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN share new track ‘GUN TO THE HEAD’ from forthcoming album 'MERRIE LAND', Watch Video
Gigs

Steve Lamacq to broadcast THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN live from Damon Albarn’s Studio, 21st November

November 13, 2018 XS Noize

To mark the release of Merrie Land, the new album from The Good, The Bad & The Queen, Steve Lamacq will broadcast his entire BBC 6Music show live from Damon Albarn’s Studio 13 in West London on 21st November. The […]

The Best Of September 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
Round Up

The Best Of September 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

October 1, 2018 Ben P Scott

Welcome to the September 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 […]

PLAYLIST: The Best Of July 2018
Round Up

PLAYLIST: The Best Of July 2018

July 31, 2018 Ben P Scott

Welcome to the July 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 […]

JOHNNY MARR Announces New Album 'CALL THE COMET' To Be Released June 15th 2
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JUNE 2018 // Music Round-Up

July 4, 2018 Ben P Scott

Time for a look at some of the very best tracks of the last month or so in this new monthly round-up curated by DJ and writer Ben P Scott. This edition features new music […]

GORILLAZ Release New Studio Album The Now Now Out June 29th - Listen to Track
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Gorillaz – The Now Now

June 26, 2018 Michael Barron

It’s difficult to believe that twenty years ago, Gorillaz, “the world’s first virtual band” was born. The success of this brainchild of Damon Albarn and comic illustrator Jamie Hewlett lies in connecting “with fans by […]

GORILLAZ Release New Studio Album The Now Now Out June 29th - Listen to Track
News

GORILLAZ Unveil another new album track from The Now Now – Listen to ‘Fire Flies’

June 14, 2018 XS Noize

Gorillaz have revealed yet another new album track from The Now Now: In addition to first single “Humility,” and its #1 Global Trending Video on YouTube directed by Jamie Hewlett and starring Gorillaz’ own 2D […]

GORILLAZ Release New Studio Album The Now Now Out June 29th - Listen to Track
Gigs

Listen to GORILLAZ New Track ‘Sorcererz’ From Upcoming Album THE NOW NOW

June 7, 2018 XS Noize

It’s been a busy week for Gorillaz. Kicking off with news of The Now Now – a new studio album from the World’s Most Successful Virtual Act*, produced by Gorillaz, with James Ford and Remi […]

GORILLAZ Release New Studio Album The Now Now Out June 29th - Listen to Track
News

GORILLAZ Release New Studio Album The Now Now Out June 29th – Listen to Track

May 31, 2018 XS Noize

A brand new studio album from Gorillaz titled The Now Now will be released by Parlophone Records on 29th June. The Now Now is 11 all-new songs from the World’s Most Successful Virtual Act*, produced […]

Gorillaz Announce the Launch of Demon Dayz – A One-Day Festival Extravaganza Curated by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett 1
Gigs

GORILLAZ – Share video for “STROBELITE”, WATCH NOW

August 7, 2017 XS Noize

Strobelite – the euphoric dance track from chart topping album Humanz – is the new video from Gorillaz. Directed by Stoke native and Murdoc Niccals’ acolyte Raoul Skinbeck, the Strobelite video features Peven Everett along […]

Album Review: GORILLAZ – Humanz
Album Reviews

Album Review: GORILLAZ – Humanz

May 4, 2017 Helen Russell

It is safe to say that Gorillaz are back. After 7 years since their previous album The Fall, it is safe to say that Humanz provides us with the same sound that was produced back […]

GORILLAZ - Announce New Album 'HUMANZ' - Watch Video Here
News

GORILLAZ Announce HUMANZ UK Tour

May 2, 2017 XS Noize

It is no underestimation to say that the return of Gorillaz has been feverishly anticipated. Last week saw the launch of Humanz, their first new studio album in 7 years, to widespread critical acclaim. Not […]

GORILLAZ - Announce New Album 'HUMANZ' - Watch Video Here
News

GORILLAZ Launch Mixed Reality App – Watch Trailer

April 12, 2017 XS Noize

In the run up to the release of their highly anticipated new album Humanz, this week also sees Gorillaz launch a mixed reality app, allowing fans a glimpse inside the weird and wonderful universe of […]

GORILLAZ - Announce New Album 'HUMANZ' - Watch Video Here
News

GORILLAZ – Announce New Album ‘HUMANZ’ – Watch Video Here

March 23, 2017 XS Noize

Gorillaz are back. The world’s most successful virtual band will make their highly anticipated return with a new studio album titled Humanz, to be released by Parlophone Records on 28th April, 2017. Produced by Gorillaz, […]

Gorillaz Announce the Launch of Demon Dayz – A One-Day Festival Extravaganza Curated by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett 1
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Gorillaz Announce the Launch of Demon Dayz – A One-Day Festival Extravaganza Curated by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett

March 6, 2017 XS Noize

Gorillaz announce the launch of Demon Dayz – a one-day festival extravaganza curated by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett – which will debut at Dreamland amusement park in Margate on Saturday 10th June, 2017, this […]

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