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        • LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

          Paul McCartney Announces New Album "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" — Shares New Song “Days We Left Behind”
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          Paul McCartney Announces New Album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” — Shares New Song “Days We Left Behind”

          March 26, 2026

          The Boys of Dungeon Lane is not only the first new solo album to be released by Paul McCartney in over five years; it is a collection of rare and revealing glimpses into memories never-before shared along with […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall
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          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall

          March 26, 2026

          Mogwai felt like a natural fit to follow Elbow in launching the 2026 run of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall. It also marked a full-circle moment — the Scottish band first […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

          March 25, 2026

          There’s long been a subtle rebellious streak at the core of The Dandy Warhols. Since emerging from Portland in 1994, they’ve approached genres as something fluid rather than fixed, and Pin Ups – their 2026 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad - It’s the Long Goodbye
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It’s the Long Goodbye

          March 24, 2026

          It’s been seven years since The Twilight Sad released It Won’t Be Like This All the Time — a record that cemented their place as one of the most emotionally direct and sonically powerful bands […]

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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
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          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: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall
          News

          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall

          March 26, 2026

          Mogwai felt like a natural fit to follow Elbow in launching the 2026 run of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall. It also marked a full-circle moment — the Scottish band first […]

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          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 […]

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          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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        • Dexys Midnight Runners
          Gigs

          Dexys Midnight Runners Return With First UK & Ireland Tour Since 2003

          March 24, 2026

          Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off this October. The run of dates marks the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the Dexys […]

          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 […]

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        • Elles Bailey
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

          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 […]

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        • Scouting For Girls
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          Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride on ‘These Are The Good Days’ and finding joy in the present | XS Noize Podcast #277

          March 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Roy Stride — frontman, songwriter and driving force behind Scouting For Girls — to talk about the band’s uplifting new album These […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

          Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
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          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

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The Coral release ‘She Died On Christmas Day’ their first ever Christmas single

December 2, 2025 XS Noize

Three decades and twelve albums haven’t offered a single Christmas song from Merseyside psych sorcerers, The Coral, until now. As overdue as the reply from Santa to a lost child’s letter and as cursed as Krampus’ […]

Miles Kane
Gigs

MILES KANE announces headline gig in The Limelight, Belfast, on May 7th 2024

October 20, 2023 XS Noize

Following on from an outstanding performance in a sold-out SSE Arena as the Arctic Monkeys’ special guest, Miles Kane has just announced his headline gig in The Limelight, Belfast, on May 07th 2024. Hailing from […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL release new single ‘Faraway Worlds’ from the forthcoming album ‘Sea Of Mirrors’

September 5, 2023 XS Noize

Flipping the dusty fallboard up on the saloon bar piano to stir deep pools of longing and regret while sensing hope of salvation by making good their escape, The Coral release the twilight requiem of […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL release ‘That’s Where She Belongs’ from their forthcoming album ‘Sea Of Mirrors’

July 26, 2023 XS Noize

Refloating a treasure-laden wreck with the creative guile they’ve earned over three decades, The Coral release a glittering gem once feared lost from their forthcoming album, Sea Of Mirrors, a harmony-rich fanfare to ultimate freedom […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL release new track ‘Ocean’s Apart’ feat. Cillian Murphy

June 29, 2023 XS Noize

Freedom reigns in the world of The Coral after almost 30 years as a band, adding concepts and collaborators to faintly-pencilled wish lists, and now another layer of intrigue embedded into upcoming album, Sea Of […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL release new track ‘Drifter’s Prayer’ feat actor John Simm

June 14, 2023 XS Noize

Guessing what’s coming next from The Coral is revealed as a fool’s errand as the band follows up their announcement of TWO albums for 2023 with the first bittersweet fruit of their recent collaborations, releasing […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL announce TWO 2023 albums with new single – WILD BIRD

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Singular psych-folk-pop-rock wanderers, The Coral revel in a resurgent phase of artistic enquiry and announce that TWO albums will be released later this year at the same time as revealing their first new music since […]

Miles Kane
News

MILES KANE releases new single ‘Baggio’ from his forthcoming new album ‘One Man Band’

May 17, 2023 XS Noize

Miles Kane releases ‘Baggio’, the second cut from his forthcoming new album One Man Band, out August 4th on Modern Sky Records. A cosmic song about childhood life and belief, ‘Baggio’ is straight-up, guitar-driven brilliance as […]

ian broudie
Podcast

INTERVIEW: The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie on new album ‘See You In The Stars’

October 11, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #105 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie to talk about ‘See You In The Stars’, their first album on the new label BMG – […]

THE CORAL launch their visually and audibly remastered 2002 hit single 'Dreaming Of You' ahead of 20th Anniversary Tour
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Coral at London, O2 Forum Kentish Town

March 11, 2022 Michael Barron

The Coral’s self-titled debut LP contains the top 20 hit single “Dreaming of You”, which was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize turns twenty in August. Ahead of this significant milestone, the Skelly brothers and […]

SUNDOWNERS announce third album - Watch video for title track 'Pulling Back The Night' feat: Clean Cut Kid
New Music

SUNDOWNERS announce third album – Watch video for title track ‘Pulling Back The Night’ feat: Clean Cut Kid

March 10, 2022 XS Noize

Shimmering in a heat haze and beaching on Merseyside’s shores between gently lapping waves, Sundowners announce their return with the title track from their forthcoming album Pulling Back The Night. Five becomes two as original […]

THE CORAL launch their visually and audibly remastered 2002 hit single 'Dreaming Of You' ahead of 20th Anniversary Tour
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THE CORAL launch their visually and audibly remastered 2002 hit single ‘Dreaming Of You’ ahead of 20th Anniversary Tour

February 17, 2022 XS Noize

The Coral’s platinum, top-ten-skimming hit, Dreaming Of You, is given new life almost two decades on from its breezy, summer-soundtracking release as the band launch the track’s remastered video and audio. Arguably the band’s career-defining […]

THE CORAL share the remastered audio and video for their April Fools Day 2002 single 'Skeleton Key'
Gigs

THE CORAL share the remastered audio and video for their April Fools Day 2002 single ‘Skeleton Key’

December 2, 2021 XS Noize

Drawing one of their most successful years as a band to a close, The Coral sail from their widely-acclaimed, No.2-charting double album, Coral Island, back into familiar waters with the release of the remastered audio […]

THE CORAL to play debut album in full over twelve UK dates & announce reissue plans 1
Gigs

THE CORAL to play debut album in full over twelve UK dates & announce reissue plans

September 6, 2021 XS Noize

The Coral announce their first headline tour in over three years, playing their self-titled, debut album in full over twelve UK-wide 20th Anniversary dates in March 2022, with tickets going on sale to fans at […]

THE CORAL share video for 'Change Your Mind' - Watch Now!
New Music

THE CORAL share video for ‘Change Your Mind’ – Watch Now!

June 30, 2021 XS Noize

Summer has arrived on Coral Island and nobody is basking in the optimistic dawn of longer days and wilder nights than the resort’s tour guides, The Coral. Having attained their second-highest ever UK Album Chart […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral - Coral Island
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – Coral Island

April 26, 2021 Lee Campbell

Merseysiders, The Coral, are back with a rollercoaster double-album that leaves you pining for candy-floss, slot machines and teen love in the fading summer dusk of our childhood amusement arcades. Their 2018 album, Move Through […]

THE CORAL announce first, ever double-album 'Coral Island' and release 'Faceless Angel' 1
Featured Interview

PODCAST: The Coral’s NICK POWER discusses their first ever double-album ‘Coral Island’

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

On episode #36 of The Xs Noize Music Podcast Mark Millar catches up with The Coral’s Nick Power to discuss their first ever double-album ‘Coral Island’ – Listen BELOW: Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify […]

THE CORAL release 'Vacancy' from their forthcoming studio album 'Coral Island'
New Music

THE CORAL release ‘Vacancy’ from their forthcoming studio album ‘Coral Island’

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

Following Ray Manzarek and Ray Davies into the woozy headrush of the House Of Mirrors and meeting Boris Karloff by the Coconut Shy, The Coral send their latest broadcast from the shores of their own […]

THE CORAL share video for new single 'Lover Undiscovered' from upcoming double album 'Coral Island' 2
New Music

THE CORAL share video for new single ‘Lover Undiscovered’ from upcoming double album ‘Coral Island’

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

Cutting the sweet, major-chord optimism of spring with the frayed pages of might-have-been memory, Lover Undiscovered becomes the second single from The Coral’s upcoming TENTH studio album, Coral Island. The track is the latest to […]

THE CORAL get Grandad in on the act on upcoming album… CORAL ISLAND 2
New Music

THE CORAL get Grandad in on the act on upcoming album… CORAL ISLAND

February 25, 2021 XS Noize

Without parallel in handbraking through expectation-confounding twists and turns for almost two decades, The Coral prove to be the ringmasters of the unforeseen once more as they announce that 85-year old, Ian Murray (aka The […]

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