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        • Kodaline
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          Kodaline Bring Their ‘Farewell Tour’ to Belfast’s Ulster Hall — June 17, 2026

          February 23, 2026

          One of the biggest Irish bands of the modern era, Kodaline have announced a very special warm up show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Wednesday 17th June 2026 ahead of their Farewell Tour live […]

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          Gene Announce Roundhouse Dates Following Sold-Out Comeback Shows

          February 23, 2026

          Indie-rock stars Gene have announced they will play two dates at The Roundhouse in London in October 2026. After a 21-year hiatus, Gene returned last year to perform three comeback shows that all sold-out within […]

          Sex Pistols
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          Sex Pistols feat Frank Carter announce Anarchy In The U.K. Tour

          February 23, 2026

          A definitive sound in rock since 1976 and one of the most important bands in music history, celebrate 50 years of punk this winter. Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock of Sex Pistols once again join forces with Frank Carter for one […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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
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          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
          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
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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 […]

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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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Podcast

Shaping the Past and Future: Wendy James on Her New Album ‘The Shape of History’

October 23, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #197 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Wendy James about her new album, The Shape Of History. English singer-songwriter Wendy James burst onto the British music scene in 1988 as […]

Wendy James
News

Wendy James shares video for new single ‘Do You Dig It? Do You Love It? Is It Groovy?’

October 18, 2024 XS Noize

Wendy James has now shared new single ‘Do You Dig It? Do You Love It? Is It Groovy?’, taken from her forthcoming album ‘The Shape of History’. Written, produced and mixed by James and recorded […]

Wendy James
News

WENDY JAMES unveils her new single ‘Everything Is Magic’

September 24, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Wendy James unveiled her new single, ‘Everything Is Magic’. Taken from her forthcoming album ‘The Shape Of History’ (25th October), ‘Everything Is Magic’ is the follow-up to last month’s debut single ‘Freedomsville’. Written, produced, […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Wendy James Band at Islington Academy, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Wendy James Band at Islington Academy, London

October 2, 2021 Michael Barron

For many of Wendy James’ fans who followed her since her Transvision Vamp days back in the 1980s and early 1990s, 2021 will likely fill them with emotion as this year marks the 30th anniversary […]

WENDY JAMES shares video for new single ‘The Impression Of Normalcy’ - Watch Now
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WENDY JAMES shares video for new single ‘The Impression Of Normalcy’ – Watch Now

July 29, 2021 XS Noize

Wendy James comes hurtling out of lockdown with the stunning video for ‘The Impression Of Normalcy’, track 16 of her 20 Track Deluxe Album ‘QUEEN HIGH STRAIGHT’. This statement of intent is, in Wendy’s words, […]

WENDY JAMES will (finally) tour the UK in August, September & October 2021
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WENDY JAMES will (finally) tour the UK in August, September & October 2021

July 1, 2021 XS Noize

When Wendy James released her 5th solo album QUEEN HIGH STRAIGHT on 1st May 2020 to critical acclaim, she was supposed to be heading out on a UK tour. But as Covid-19 hit and the […]

WENDY JAMES announces rescheduled tour for April 2021
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WENDY JAMES reveals the video for ‘Kill Some Time Blues’ – Watch Now

July 9, 2020 XS Noize

WENDY JAMES reveals the video for Kill Some Time Blues, the last song on her recently released 20-track album Queen High Straight, which was fan-picked along with Marlene at Fleur as the next AA single. […]

WENDY JAMES announces rescheduled tour for April 2021
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WENDY JAMES announces rescheduled tour for April 2021

June 24, 2020 XS Noize

WENDY JAMES is delighted to announce that her 19-date UK tour (originally booked for May and already rescheduled once for September) has been rescheduled to April 2021. Full dates below. “I’ve been waiting this out,” […]

INTERVIEW: Wendy James - "If I'm going to write good songs, then I want them for myself." 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Wendy James – ‘If I’m going to write good songs, then I want them for myself.’

June 4, 2020 XS Noize

WENDY JAMES returns with her new album QUEEN HIGH STRAIGHT. Released on 1st May 2020, it is her 5th solo album. English singer-songwriter Wendy, who was born in London, exploded onto the British music scene […]

WENDY JAMES releases 'Queen High Straight' today - Watch the video for the title track and new single 1
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WENDY JAMES releases ‘Queen High Straight’ today – Watch the video for the title track and new single

May 1, 2020 XS Noize

WENDY JAMES returns with her new album QUEEN HIGH STRAIGHT. Released on 1st May 2020, it is her 5th solo album. English singer-songwriter Wendy, who was born in London, exploded onto the British music scene in 1988 […]

WENDY JAMES shares new track 'Little Melvin' from new album 'Queen High Straight' out 1st May
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WENDY JAMES shares new track ‘Little Melvin’ from new album ‘Queen High Straight’ out 1st May

April 8, 2020 XS Noize

WENDY JAMES showcases her love of Motown on new track ‘Little Melvin’, taken from her forthcoming 5th solo album QUEEN HIGH STRAIGHT, which is released on 1st May 2020. An English singer-songwriter born in London, […]

WENDY JAMES announces rescheduled tour dates for September 2020 1
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WENDY JAMES announces rescheduled tour dates for September 2020

March 25, 2020 XS Noize

In a statement, WENDY JAMES said: “By doing simple math, it was easy for me to see that in one month’s time when I’d be due to begin rehearsals in April in LDN, it was […]

WENDY JAMES returns with her new album QUEEN HIGH STRAIGHT. Released on 1st May
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WENDY JAMES returns with her new album QUEEN HIGH STRAIGHT. Released on 1st May

February 21, 2020 XS Noize

WENDY JAMES returns with her new album QUEEN HIGH STRAIGHT. Released on 1st May 2020, it is her 5th solo album. English singer-songwriter Wendy, who was born in London, exploded onto the British music scene […]

WENDY JAMES - Former Transvision Vamp star releases double a-side singles from new LP
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WENDY JAMES – Former Transvision Vamp star releases double a-side singles from new LP

November 15, 2016 XS Noize

Wendy James is releasing her second 7” single taken from her new LP ‘THE PRICE OF THE TICKET’. The two tracks, double a-sides, are YOU’RE A DIRTBOMB, LESTER + FAREWELL TO LOVE. Both are live […]

INTERVIEW: WENDY JAMES talks about her new album 'THE PRICE OF THE TICKET' 1
Podcast

XS Noize Music Podcast: Episode #1 – Wendy James discusses her new album ‘The Price Of The Ticket’ – Listen/Download

June 16, 2016 XS Noize

Wendy James needs no introduction, she enjoyed massive success in the 80s and 90s with Transvision Vamp having huge hit singles and selling out venues. When the band folded Wendy recorded her solo albums which […]

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XS Noize Podcast

The XS Noize Podcast set to launch soon

June 9, 2016 XS Noize

You probably already know that for almost 2 years, Xsnoize.com has been providing music news, features and reviews to millions of visitors worldwide. Expanding from music reviews and news to include columns from the likes […]

WENDY JAMES to release AA single Indigent Blues / Bad Intentions and a Bit of Cruelty - Listen
Gigs

Wendy James Begins Her UK Tour at London’s Brooklyn Bowl on Thursday 19th May

May 16, 2016 XS Noize

Originally from London, now a resident of NYC, Wendy James wrote her latest album ’The Price Of The Ticket’ in its entirety, with the exception of two inspired cover choices, ‘It’s Alright Ma’ by Bob […]

WENDY JAMES to release AA single Indigent Blues / Bad Intentions and a Bit of Cruelty - Listen
New Music

WENDY JAMES to release AA single Indigent Blues / Bad Intentions and a Bit of Cruelty – Listen

April 26, 2016 XS Noize

Originally from London, now a resident of NYC, Wendy James wrote her latest album ’The Price Of The Ticket’ in its entirety, with the exception of two inspired cover choices, ‘It’s Alright Ma’ by Bob […]

INTERVIEW: WENDY JAMES talks about her new album 'THE PRICE OF THE TICKET' 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: WENDY JAMES talks about her new album ‘THE PRICE OF THE TICKET’

April 3, 2016 XS Noize

Wendy James needs no introduction, she enjoyed massive success in the 80s and 90s with Transvision Vamp having huge hit singles and selling out venues. When the band folded Wendy recorded her solo albums which […]

ALBUM REVIEW: WENDY JAMES - THE PRICE OF THE TICKET
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WENDY JAMES – THE PRICE OF THE TICKET

April 1, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Does Wendy James really need any introduction? We knew her back in the late 1980s and early 1990s as the punky vixen of Transvision Vamp who had hits with I Want Your Love and Baby […]

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