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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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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: 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 […]

  • 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 […]

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        • 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
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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
          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 […]

          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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Razorlight
Podcast

Andy Burrows on Razorlight’s Planet Nowhere & Fall to Pieces Documentary | XS Noize Podcast #215

February 26, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Andy Burrows from Razorlight about their highly anticipated new album, Planet Nowhere, and the revealing documentary Fall to Pieces. Razorlight helped define […]

Razorlight
News

Razorlight announce details of a major UK headline tour

February 7, 2025 XS Noize

After making an inspired return last year with the critically acclaimed ‘Planet Nowhere’ album, the resurgence of Razorlight continues with details of a major UK headline tour. This represents their first full scale tour since […]

Razorlight
News

RAZORLIGHT announce new album ‘Planet Nowhere’ & share new single ‘Scared of Nothing’

July 26, 2024 XS Noize

Razorlight was at the forefront of the indie-rock resurgence of the early 2000s. Their biggest moments—‘Golden Touch’, ‘Somewhere Else’, ‘In The Morning’, ‘America’ and ‘Wire To Wire’—drove three Top 5 albums, nine Platinum album certifications, […]

Razorlight
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT announce one-off UK show to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Up All Night’

July 2, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Razorlight announced plans for a one-off UK show to mark the 20th anniversary of their iconic debut album ‘Up All Night.’ The 21 November Brixton show will see the band play the album in […]

Razorlight
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 4th April 2023

December 14, 2022 XS Noize

For the first time in a decade with their original line-up, Indie icons Razorlight have announced a show at The Telegraph Building on 4th April 2023. The group have recently released Razorwhat? The Best Of […]

Razorlight
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT announce 2023 UK tour – their first tour with the classic line up in ten years

November 10, 2022 XS Noize

Indie icons Razorlight have announced an extensive run of tour dates across the UK, which marks the first with the classic line-up in a decade and includes shows at Albert Hall Manchester, Rock City Nottingham […]

RAZORLIGHT announce the reunion of their classic line-up after a 10-year hiatus
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT announce the reunion of their classic line-up after a 10-year hiatus

April 29, 2021 XS Noize

Following a first interview with Chris Evans this morning, British pioneering indie rock band Razorlight announced the reunion of their classic line-up after a 10-year hiatus. The news came alongside the announcement of the band’s […]

RAZORLIGHT release video for ‘Burn, Camden, Burn’ featuring a 19 Year Old Johnny Borrell
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RAZORLIGHT release video for ‘Burn, Camden, Burn’ featuring a 19 Year Old Johnny Borrell

June 11, 2020 XS Noize

Razorlight have released the video for new single ‘Burn, Camden, Burn’, a previously never before heard track from 2009, out via Atlantic Culture Records. The video for ‘Burn, Camden, Burn’ is a window into a […]

RAZORLIGHT announce headline UK tour for December
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT announce headline UK tour for December

September 24, 2019 XS Noize

Having just released their brand new single ‘Cops And Robbers’ – hot on the heels of last year’s critically-acclaimed comeback album Olympus Sleeping – Razorlight have announced details of a headline UK tour for December, […]

RAZORLIGHT announce new single, ‘Cops And Robbers' released on the 26th July 1
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT have unveiled the video for their brand new single ‘Cops And Robbers’

August 2, 2019 XS Noize

Razorlight has unveiled the video for their brand new single ‘Cops And Robbers,’ that coincides with the band’s summer festival dates. The single finds the newly energised band at their melodic, playful, and characterful best, […]

UK indie rock band RAZORLIGHT announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1
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UK indie rock band RAZORLIGHT announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1

November 12, 2018 XS Noize

UK indie rock band Razorlight are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Wednesday 20th February 2019. Razorlight were formed in London in 2002 around lead singer Johnny Borrell. They […]

RAZORLIGHT return from 10-year hiatus with the release of four new singles - Listen Now
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RAZORLIGHT return from 10-year hiatus with the release of four new singles – Listen Now

August 28, 2018 XS Noize

Indie-rock elite Razorlight has announced their official return, with the release of four brand new singles that will precede their first album in 10 years, Olympus Sleeping, out on the 26th October. The four new […]

JOHNNY BORRELL releases new single 'My World, Your Life' + RAZORLIGHT announce first album in 10 years
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JOHNNY BORRELL releases new single ‘My World, Your Life’ + RAZORLIGHT announce first album in 10 years

May 4, 2018 XS Noize

Following up on the critically acclaimed ‘Atlantic Culture’ album ‘My World, Your Life’ is the latest single from the unexpected, challenging, iconoclastic solo career of Johnny Borrell. Recorded during the latter phase of sessions with […]

JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU announce new single + Hypnogogic Mandala Party
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU – THE ATLANTIC CULTURE

March 8, 2016 Thomas S. Day

These days, the media at large seems to put under fire, anyone who dares to make a drastic change, yet hypocritically sing the praises of the likes of David Bowie – the master of reinvention. […]

JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU share 'Black God' video
New Music

JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU announce new album, listen to new track ‘Swim Like A Star’

January 30, 2016 XS Noize

OK, by now we all know the story: Johnny Borrell put Razorlight together in 2003, in the halcyon days before indie earned itself the prefix “landfill”. There was the angular, frenetic excitement of the first […]

JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU announce new single + Hypnogogic Mandala Party
Gigs

JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU announce new single + Hypnogogic Mandala Party

September 7, 2015 XS Noize

Johnny Borrell & Zazou have announced a new live show for later this month at London’s Passing Clouds. The Hypnogogic Mandala Party is to celebrate the launch of new single ‘Black God’ on Atlantic Culture […]

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