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          News

          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
          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 […]

          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 […]

  • Reviews
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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 […]

        • 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: 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 […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • 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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The latest Gig News from bands / artists from all genres, where they are playing worldwide.

U2 announce 'U2: The Virtual Road' - a series of four concerts broadcast for the first time exclusively on the band’s YouTube channel 2
Gigs

U2 announce ‘U2: The Virtual Road’ – a series of four concerts broadcast for the first time exclusively on the band’s YouTube channel

March 15, 2021 XS Noize

YouTube, Island Records, Interscope, UMe, and UMC today announce U2: The Virtual Road, a series of four concerts broadcast for the first time exclusively on the band’s YouTube channel, for 48 hours only. U2: The […]

DAMIEN DEMPSEY announces 'All Back to Damos' - a traditional one-night-only St. Patrick's Day celebration
Gigs

DAMIEN DEMPSEY announces ‘All Back to Damos’ – a traditional one-night-only St. Patrick’s Day celebration

March 15, 2021 XS Noize

Damien Dempsey is an innately proud Dubliner. He is an ex-boxer turned professional singer-songwriter that is known for being the gentlest of giants. In March, Damien is revisiting an array of fan favourites for a […]

FATBOY SLIM announces November 2021 'In The Round' UK arena tour
Gigs

FATBOY SLIM announces November 2021 ‘In The Round’ UK arena tour

March 15, 2021 XS Noize

Fatboy Slim has announced the return of his hugely immersive In The Round tour for across the UK in November 2021. Tickets go on general sale Friday 19th March at 9.30 am at www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk.  The […]

TOM ODELL announces new album 'monsters' - Listen to  new single ‘monster v.1.’ 1
Gigs

TOM ODELL announces headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Tuesday 15th February 2022

March 15, 2021 XS Noize

Brit and Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter, plus platinum-selling, chart-topping artist Tom Odell is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Tuesday 15th February 2022. Tom released his new single ‘monster […]

RAG’N’BONE MAN announces Belfast and Dublin dates for October 2021 1
Gigs

RAG’N’BONE MAN announces Belfast and Dublin dates for October 2021

March 15, 2021 XS Noize

RAG’N’BONE MAN has announced dates at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin: 18th October 2021 and Waterfront Hall, Belfast: 19th October 2021. The tour announcement comes ahead of the release of the multi-platinum singer’s highly anticipated sophomore […]

AMY MACDONALD announces major headline show at London's Roundhouse rescheduled to October 26th
Gigs

AMY MACDONALD announces major headline show at London’s Roundhouse rescheduled to October 26th

March 12, 2021 XS Noize

With a Top 10 chart position, 10 million streams and wide-ranging critical acclaim, Amy Macdonald’s current album ‘The Human Demands’ has marked a hugely successful new chapter in her career. Just one thing has been […]

JUNODREAM share video for new single 'Travel Guide' - Watch Now!
Gigs

JUNODREAM share video for new single ‘Travel Guide’ – Watch Now!

March 12, 2021 XS Noize

Junodream’s recent single ‘Eden Burns’ set the standard for what looks set to be a huge year ahead. The track was premiered by Jack Saunders as Radio 1’s Next Wave, with the DJ drawing parallels […]

THE FRATELLIS release new single 'Half Drunk Under A Full Moon' - Listen Now! 1
Gigs

THE FRATELLIS release new single ‘Half Drunk Under A Full Moon’ – Listen Now!

March 12, 2021 XS Noize

The Fratellis have today released ‘Half Drunk Under A Full Moon’, the exuberant title track from their forthcoming album which arrives in two weeks on April 2 (moved from April 9) on Cooking Vinyl. The […]

ASHLEY MCBRYDE announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast, 30th April 2022 1
Gigs

ASHLEY MCBRYDE announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast, 30th April 2022

March 11, 2021 XS Noize

Ashley McBryde is lauded by The New York Times as “an alluringly flexible singer, fluent in classic country, blues and Southern rock, with a voice that moves easily from tender to tough.” Her GRAMMY-nominated ‘Girl […]

NEW PAGANS release video for new single ‘Harbour’ - Watch Now!
Gigs

NEW PAGANS release video for new single ‘Harbour’ – Watch Now!

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Belfast band New Pagans have released a brand new video for their latest single ‘Harbour’, taken from their upcoming debut album The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All, which will be out March […]

THE ANCHORESS shares new track 'The Exchange' featuring James Dean Bradfield
Gigs

THE ANCHORESS shares new track ‘The Exchange’ featuring James Dean Bradfield

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her new album, The Art of Losing, The Anchoress unleashes a brand new duet with James Dean Bradfield of the Manic Street Preachers. ‘The Exchange’ is the fourth track to […]

TOM GRENNAN announces interactive virtual live gig for Friday 5th February 1
Gigs

TOM GRENNAN announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast: 29th March 2022

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

The news follows Tom’s performance on The Graham Norton Show with Ella Henderson for their new single ‘Let’s Go Home Together’ which is currently climbing the UK and Irish charts. The track is a new […]

ENTER SHIKARI announce rescheduled ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’ tour
Gigs

ENTER SHIKARI announce rescheduled ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’ tour

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Enter Shikari announce the rescheduled UK and European May / June 2021 ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’ tour. The new dates will span December 2021 and February 2022. Alongside the rescheduled shows, […]

FLAWES announce their largest headline show to date at London’s OMEARA on October 2nd
Gigs

FLAWES announce their largest headline show to date at London’s OMEARA on October 2nd

March 9, 2021 XS Noize

Flawes’ current EP Reverie marked a bold step forward for the alt-pop trio. Bringing a sunshine burst of optimism and dynamic live elements to their sound, it resulted in a new wave of critical acclaim […]

JESSY ROSE shares his long-awaited debut EP ‘Are You Home?’ - Listen Now
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JESSY ROSE shares his long-awaited debut EP ‘Are You Home?’ – Listen Now

March 5, 2021 XS Noize

Having achieved big things at a young age with Hare Squead, Jessy Rose recently made a brave start to his solo career with the single ‘Set Free’. An autobiographical account of his rebirth as a […]

SLOWTHAI announces headline Belfast show at LIMELIGHT 1, 14th March 2022
Gigs

SLOWTHAI announces headline Belfast show at LIMELIGHT 1, 14th March 2022

March 5, 2021 XS Noize

The success of slowthai isn’t hard to grasp, he’s one of few artists where popularity hasn’t compromised his honesty. His ability to bear his imperfections and contradictions makes his second studio album ‘TYRON’ an album […]

RODDY WOOMBLE announces new solo album and shares first single 'Lo Soul'
Gigs

RODDY WOOMBLE announces new solo album and shares first single ‘Lo Soul’

March 5, 2021 XS Noize

‘Lo Soul’ is the new single from Roddy Woomble, the first from his latest solo album ‘Lo! Soul’ due out in May 2021. Produced and mixed by recent collaborator Andrew Mitchell (aka Andrew Wasylyk), the […]

EVANESCENCE release new single 'Better Without You' - Listen Now!
Gigs

EVANESCENCE release new single ‘Better Without You’ – Listen Now!

March 5, 2021 XS Noize

Today March 5th 2021, Evanescence release “Better Without You”. It is the next official single to be taken from their forthcoming album The Bitter Truth (Sony), out March 26th which is their first album of […]

BLOSSOMS announce rescheduled UK tour dates for August and September 2021
Gigs

BLOSSOMS announce rescheduled UK tour dates for August and September 2021

March 4, 2021 XS Noize

Blossoms have today confirmed a series of rescheduled live dates for their upcoming UK tour in August and September 2021. The tour includes three nights at London’s O2 Forum, Kentish Town and culminates in a […]

Scottish pop-rock sensation TEXAS announce a second headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on Monday 14th February 2022
Gigs

Scottish pop-rock sensation TEXAS announce a second headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on Monday 14th February 2022

March 4, 2021 XS Noize

Due to phenomenal demand Scottish pop-rock sensation, Texas are pleased to announce a second headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on Monday 14th February 2022 with special guests. The original SOLD OUT show date […]

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