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          U2 unveil new 6-track ‘Easter Lily’ EP

          April 3, 2026

          Island Records today announce the release of ‘U2 – Easter Lily’ EP, a new standalone 6-track EP from U2.  With recording sessions for a new studio album ongoing, ‘Easter Lily’ EP comes as a second, separate, […]

          December 10
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          December 10 announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show for July 20th 2026

          April 2, 2026

          Britain’s brand-new boyband December 10 today announce December 10: The Next Step– kicking off in Edinburgh on Friday 10 July and wrapping in Dublin on Tuesday 21 July. “We loved our Introducing! run of shows […]

          Kasabian
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          Kasabian unveil ‘Great Pretender’ and announce new album ‘Act III’

          April 2, 2026

          After kicking off 2026 by collaborating with Calvin Harris on the dance floor banger ‘Release The Pressure,’ Kasabian have unleashed their explosive new track, ‘Great Pretender’. The track is the second to be taken from […]

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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
          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: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring ‘The Mountain’ to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut

          April 1, 2026

          Gorillaz finally made it to Belfast — and instead of rolling out a greatest hits set, they came in with something very different. Support came from Argentine rapper, singer and songwriter Trueno, and I’ve never […]

        • 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: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          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 […]

  • Gigs
        • December 10
          Gigs

          December 10 announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show for July 20th 2026

          April 2, 2026

          Britain’s brand-new boyband December 10 today announce December 10: The Next Step– kicking off in Edinburgh on Friday 10 July and wrapping in Dublin on Tuesday 21 July. “We loved our Introducing! run of shows […]

          White Denim
          Gigs

          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Formed in 2006, for approaching 20 years White Denim has been celebrated for their fearless blend of garage rock, soul, jazz fusion, psychedelia, and experimental improvisation. Based for much of that time in Austin, though […]

          Tom Jones
          Gigs

          Tom Jones to Play Dublin & Belfast Headline Shows This August 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Legendary Welsh singer and performer Tom Jones has announced a return to Ireland with a headline show within the idyllic grounds of Palmerstown House Estate, just 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre on Sunday 09th […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • The Dandy Warhols
          Podcast

          Courtney Taylor-Taylor on Pin Ups, Dig! and taking back The Dandy Warhols narrative | XS Noize Podcast #278

          April 1, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Courtney Taylor-Taylor — frontman, songwriter and creative force behind The Dandy Warhols — to talk about the band’s latest release Pin Ups, […]

          Scouting For Girls
          Podcast

          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 […]

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Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and host of the XS Noize Podcast, where he interviews top music artists and emerging talent. Known for insightful, in-depth conversations, Mark brings a passionate, fan-first approach to music journalism. Favourite album: Achtung Baby by U2. Follow on X: @mark_xsnoize.
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Love|Less premiere new single + Announce new EP 'Act 1: Heaven'
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Love|Less premiere new single + Announce new EP ‘Act 1: Heaven’

August 9, 2016 XS Noize

LOVE|LESS is the sound of five unified and hardworking minds coalescing to create energetic and formative modern punk-rock, strewn with the beguiling long since passed sounds of early 00’s MTV alt-rock. Their new EP ‘Act […]

Track of the Day: Exploded View - 'Lost Illusions'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Exploded View – ‘Lost Illusions’

August 9, 2016 XS Noize

With their debut album out Aug 19th via Sacred Bones, Exploded View, fronted by political journalist/musician Anika, are unveiling their new track ‘Lost Illusions’. The band are set to play a run of UK dates […]

The Coronas Announce a return to Belfast’s ULSTER HALL this December
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The Coronas Announce a return to Belfast’s ULSTER HALL this December

August 8, 2016 XS Noize

The Coronas have announced a return to Belfast’s ULSTER HALL this December. Tickets for Tuesday 6th December go on-sale this THURSDAY, 11 August from 9am. The band have recently announced three dates at Dublin’s Olympia […]

Track Of The Day: Super Furry Animals - Bing Bong
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Super Furry Animals – Announce tour and Reissue debut Fuzzy Logic + Best of…

August 8, 2016 XS Noize

Super Furry Animals take to the towns and cities of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales to perform their luminescent debut album, Fuzzy Logic and its follow up, Radiator in full, in order and back-to-back, live […]

The Coral - Unveil 'Million Eyes' Video, UK tour on sale today
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The Coral – Unveil ‘Million Eyes’ Video, UK tour on sale today

August 5, 2016 XS Noize

The Coral have announced details of a headline UK Tour and new single, ‘Million Eyes’. The December tour, which takes in Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Manchester Academy and Liverpool’s Olympia, is the influential Hoylake quintet’s second […]

Empathy Test - to Release New double A-side single Demons / Seeing Stars 1
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Empathy Test – to Release New double A-side single Demons / Seeing Stars

August 5, 2016 XS Noize

Empathy Test are back with double A-Side ‘Demons / Seeing Stars’, the first taste of the forthcoming debut album. Since releasing their stunning debut EP, ‘Losing Touch’, the enigmatic duo have impressed with their brooding […]

Track of the Day: Holy Holy - 'Darwinism' - Listen
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Holy Holy – ‘Darwinism’ – Listen

August 4, 2016 XS Noize

HOLY HOLY are about to release Darwinism, the first single from their much anticipated sophomore album. Debut ‘When The Storms Would Come’, released in July 2015, debuted at #11 on the ARIA chart & hit […]

XS Noize Podcast: #10: Josh Mitchell from experimental-pop trio Beaty Heart
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XS Noize Podcast: #10: Josh Mitchell from experimental-pop trio Beaty Heart

August 4, 2016 XS Noize

With over 540k Spotify streams and 190k plays worldwide, experimental-pop trio Beaty Heart are back with their follow up to 2014’s Mixed Blessings, ‘Till The Tomb’, released July 29th . After an extensive tour through […]

AUGUST WELLS - To release 'Come On In Out Of That Night', 4th September
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August Wells unveil album track ‘This Man Cries’ – Listen

August 3, 2016 XS Noize

With their critically acclaimed debut album ‘A Living & A Dying Game’ and a string of fine singles already under their belts 2016 is shaping up to be another busy year for August Wells. Off […]

Track of the Day: Susie Blue - 'People Like Us'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Susie Blue – ‘People Like Us’

August 3, 2016 XS Noize

Derry four-piece Susie Blue have announced their new single ‘People Like Us’. A powerful indie-rock track it contains a strong message challenging intolerance and hatred in society, particularly in the form of homophobia. Young, passionate […]

Scottish bedroom producer & Mercury Prize nominee C DUNCAN announces brand new album, 'THE MIDNIGHT SUN' 2
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Scottish bedroom producer & Mercury Prize nominee C DUNCAN announces brand new album, ‘THE MIDNIGHT SUN’

August 3, 2016 XS Noize

Glasgow’s prodigious talent C Duncan released his critically acclaimed and Mercury Prize nominated debut album ‘Architect’ last July, wrapping up an extremely successful first year with a headline tour and stunning sell-out performance at Union […]

Track of the Day: Twin Wild - ‘My Heart’
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Twin Wild – ‘My Heart’

August 2, 2016 XS Noize

Twin Wild released their new single ‘My Heart’ on July 29th through Play It Again Sam. This is the young band’s first release since signing with the label and follows their self-released track ‘Fears’ which […]

Biffy Clyro Announce Belfast show in November
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Biffy Clyro Announce Belfast show in November

August 2, 2016 XS Noize

Biffy Clyro have announced their much anticipated live return with a date at the SSE Arena, Belfast on November 27th and 3Arena, Dublin on November 26th. Biffy Clyro follow 2013’s critically acclaimed U.K. #1 double […]

Viola Beach Animated Music Video For 'Boys That Sing' Unveiled
New Music

Viola Beach’s Posthumous Album In Chart Battle For #1 Spot

August 2, 2016 XS Noize

Viola Beach’s posthumous debut album looks set to enter the Official UK Album Chart at Number 1 on Friday. The late group’s self-titled first album is currently 6,000 combined sales ahead of last week’s Number […]

White Lies Reveal Video by Award Winning Director for first single 'Take it Out on Me' from Upcoming Album 'Friends'
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White Lies Reveal Video by Award Winning Director for first single ‘Take it Out on Me’ from Upcoming Album ‘Friends’

August 2, 2016 XS Noize

After three consecutive Top 5 albums, White Lies will be releasing their fourth album ‘Friends’ on October 7th. The first release under a new deal with BMG. With ‘Friends’, White Lies haven’t so much abandoned […]

Track of the Day: The Wonder Stuff - 'For The Broken Hearted'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Wonder Stuff – ‘For The Broken Hearted’

August 1, 2016 XS Noize

To mark their 30th anniversary The Wonder Stuff release their eighth studio album, 30 Goes Around The Sun, on March 19th 2016 – thirty years to the day since the band first walked into a […]

Alabama 3 - Announce New Album & 20th Anniversary Tour
New Music

Alabama 3 – Announce New Album & 20th Anniversary Tour

August 1, 2016 XS Noize

Alabama 3 are set to release brand new album entitled ‘Blues’ on Hostage Music to coincide with a UK and Irish Tour to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the band’s formation. The eleven-date tour, which […]

Massive Attack - Unveil the Ed Morriss - Directed Video for ‘Come Near Me’ - Watch
New Music

Massive Attack – Unveil the Ed Morriss – Directed Video for ‘Come Near Me’ – Watch

July 29, 2016 XS Noize

Massive Attack today release two brand new songs, ‘Come Near Me’ and ‘The Spoils’. Both songs are written and produced by Massive Attack’s Daddy G and collaborator Stew Jackson and feature vocals from Ghostpoet (on […]

DAUGHTER - Announce European Tour, New Album Out In January
The Listening Post

Daughter reveal ‘No Care’ video + UK/EU tour dates

July 29, 2016 XS Noize

Daughter have launched a new single from their critically lauded second album, Not To Disappear. Entitled ‘No Care’, the propulsive song finds lyricist/vocalist Elena Tonra at her most direct and unflinching, spitting embittered words against […]

Track Of The Day: Nuuxs - Love Me Slower
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Nuuxs – Love Me Slower

July 29, 2016 XS Noize

Nuuxs is a French born singer songwriter who grew up in Hackney. Her music style is influenced by Tarantino soundtracks and Lo-Fi beats which are demonstrated in her debut single ‘Holy Man’ released in April […]

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