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        • The Veils
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          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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ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

November 28, 2025 Darren Leach

For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

Passengers
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Passengers’ Original Soundtracks 1 (30th Anniversary Edition) Set for Exclusive Record Store Day Release on 2LP Recycled Black Vinyl

February 6, 2025 XS Noize

Island Records and UMR today announce the release of Original Soundtracks 1 (30th Anniversary Edition) by Passengers, pressed on 2LP recycled black vinyl exclusively for Record Store Day, 12th April 2025. ‘Original Soundtracks 1’, the studio album by Brian Eno […]

Vinyl
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The Revival of Vinyl: Why Analog Music is Making a Comeback

June 26, 2024 XS Noize

In an era dominated by digital streaming, the resurgence of vinyl records is a fascinating phenomenon. Despite the convenience of accessing millions of songs at our fingertips, music enthusiasts are increasingly turning back to analog […]

Bastille
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BASTILLE announce ‘MTV Unplugged: Bastille’ released exclusively on vinyl for Record Store Day

February 17, 2023 XS Noize

MTV Unplugged: Bastille’ is a special performance available as a live album, exclusively on limited edition vinyl for fans as part of Record Store Day 2023. Recorded in front of an intimate crowd at Porchester […]

Leftfield
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LEFTFIELD announce exclusive Record Store Day ‘VERSION EXCURSION’ dub remix of latest album

February 17, 2023 XS Noize

Today, Leftfield have announced a very special new release: an entire remix of their acclaimed 2022 album This Is What We Do, titled Version Excursion. The album will be released exclusively on limited edition vinyl […]

Kae Tempest
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KAE TEMPEST announces 4 track EP entitled ‘Nice Idea’ exclusively for Record Store Day

February 17, 2023 XS Noize

Kae Tempest kicks off 2023 with a 4 track EP release entitled ‘Nice Idea’, in support of Record Store Day. Produced by Dan Carey, the EP tracks were written and recorded over a five-day period, […]

u2
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U2 announce limited edition 4-track EP exclusively for Record Store Day

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

U2 announce the release of ‘Two Hearts Beat As One / Sunday Bloody Sunday’, a limited edition, 4-track EP, celebrating the 40th anniversary of U2’s third studio album ‘War’ (1983), exclusively for Record Store Day, […]

The 1975
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THE 1975 announced as ambassadors of Record Store Day UK

February 6, 2023 XS Noize

Record Store Day UK is very proud to announce that The 1975 are this year’s official ambassadors. Off the back of their fifth consecutive UK number-one album, a sell-out world tour and three 2023 Brit […]

ELIZABETH FRASER + DAMON REECE announce their new project - Sun’s Signature - a stunning 5-song EP out on June 18th for Record Store Day 1
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ELIZABETH FRASER + DAMON REECE announce their new project – Sun’s Signature – a stunning 5-song EP out on June 18th for Record Store Day

April 6, 2022 XS Noize

Today, vocalist Elizabeth Fraser and percussionist Damon Reece have detailed their newest project – Sun’s Signature – a stunning 5-song EP out physically on June 18th via Partisan Records for Record Store Day, with a […]

Metallica's KIRK HAMMETT announces debut solo EP 'Portals' out April 23rd 1
New Music

Metallica’s KIRK HAMMETT announces debut solo EP ‘Portals’ out April 23rd

February 8, 2022 XS Noize

Kirk Hammett of Metallica makes his solo debut with Portals, a four-song instrumental EP to be released April 23, 2022, via Blackened Recordings across digital platforms, on CD, and as a Record Store Day Exclusive […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS celebrate first decade with new best of album, 'BACK THE WAY WE CAME: VOL.1 (2011-2021) 1
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER announced as 2021’s Official RECORD STORE DAY UK Ambassador

May 4, 2021 XS Noize

Record Store Day, the annual celebration of the UK’s independent record stores, is excited to announce Noel Gallagher as the official ambassador of this year’s celebrations. With his long history of supporting indie record stores […]

U2 announce 'Fire' 40th anniversary release for record store day 1
New Music

U2 announce ‘Fire’ 40th anniversary release for record store day

April 7, 2021 XS Noize

U2 today announce the 40th-anniversary vinyl release of Fire, a newly remastered picture disc edition to celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday 12th June 2021. Recorded in spring 1981 during a break on the Boy […]

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Paul Draper on Mansun & The Dead Flowers Reject 2
Video Interview

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Paul Draper on Mansun & The Dead Flowers Reject

May 5, 2020 XS Noize

Paul Draper talks to Mark Millar about The Dead Flowers Reject, the alter-ego album to Mansun’s classic album, Six due to be released on Record Store Day. Paul also gives insight into the follow up […]

PAUL MCCARTNEY'S Classic Solo Debut Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Limited Edition Vinyl 1
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PAUL MCCARTNEY’S Classic Solo Debut Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Limited Edition Vinyl

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

On April 18, 2020, one of the greatest solo debuts in rock history, Paul McCartney’s McCartney, will receive a special 50th-anniversary release in a limited edition half-speed mastered vinyl pressing for Record Store Day. Originally […]

U2 announce the release of ‘11 O’Clock Tick Tock’ exclusively for Record Store Day 1
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U2 announce the release of ‘11 O’Clock Tick Tock’ exclusively for Record Store Day

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce the release of ‘11 O’Clock Tick Tock’ on limited edition 12” transparent blue vinyl to celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday 18th April 2020. The Record Store Day release […]

ARCADE FIRE to re-issue their debut single ‘Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)’ on 7” vinyl 2
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ARCADE FIRE to re-issue their debut single ‘Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)’ on 7” vinyl

October 11, 2019 XS Noize

Arcade Fire, who recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of their critically-acclaimed debut album Funeral, has announced they will re-issue their debut single ‘Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)’ on 7” vinyl for Record Store Day Black Friday on […]

U2 Reissue "THREE" for Black Friday Record Store Day 1
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U2 Reissue “THREE” for Black Friday Record Store Day

October 9, 2019 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce a new limited edition vinyl reissue from U2 celebrating the 40th anniversary of the band’s first release Three. Remastered in 2019 and pressed on 180gsm black vinyl, this limited edition vinyl […]

JOHN LENNON'S 'Imagine' – Raw Studio Mixes to be Released on vinyl for Record Store Day
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JOHN LENNON’S ‘Imagine’ – Raw Studio Mixes to be Released on vinyl for Record Store Day

April 10, 2019 XS Noize

One of the many highlights of John Lennon’s Imagine – The Ultimate Collection, the immersive and intimate super deluxe edition of his legendary solo album, released this past October on what would have been his 78th birthday, were the Raw […]

INTERVIEW: Andy Couzens (The High, Stone Roses) 3
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Andy Couzens (The High, Stone Roses)

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

Andy Couzens has been in a lot of bands over the years with the most famous being The Stone Roses and The High. For Record Store Day 2018, Andy is releasing previously unreleased tracks from […]

THE STONE ROSES predecessor band THE WATERFRONT release rare tracks for Record store Day
The Listening Post

Listen to ‘Normandy (On the Beach)’ by early STONE ROSES predecessor – THE WATERFRONT

March 17, 2018 XS Noize

The Waterfront was the predecessor for the legendary band we now know as The Stone Roses. The band consisted of Andy Couzens ( Guitar ), Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield ( Bass ), David ‘ Kaiser’ Carty […]

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