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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 […]

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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 […]

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        • 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.

NEON WALTZ confirm 4-track HUNA EP & release new track - 'Thanks For Everything'
Gigs

NEON WALTZ confirm 4-track HUNA EP & release new track – ‘Thanks For Everything’

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Neon Waltz’ tireless work rate continues without pause. With the wrapper barely off 2020, the Scottish four-piece release new single, Thanks For Everything while confirming final details of their forthcoming Huna EP.  A further leg […]

TWISTED WHEEL Announce European tour dates with Liam Gallagher
Gigs

TWISTED WHEEL Announce European tour dates with Liam Gallagher

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Tenacious rock’n’roll four-piece TWISTED WHEEL will support Liam Gallagher across Europe this Winter. With the same Mancunian blood coursing through their veins, it’s perhaps no surprise the two act’s paths have crossed before. A loyal […]

FLAWES release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Highlights’ on January 31st
Gigs

FLAWES release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Highlights’ on January 31st

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Fresh off the back of their huge UK & European tour, the fast-rising alt-pop trio Flawes will release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Highlights’ on January 31. Their debut album ‘Highlights’ is the musical embodiment […]

TWIN ATLANTIC return with new album ‘POWER' out January 24th
Gigs

TWIN ATLANTIC return with new album ‘POWER’ out January 24th

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

After ten years, Twin Atlantic got their Glasgow studio fully up-and-running. They gigged for thrills and used the money to fund the album they wanted to make. They took charge of production. And only then, […]

FOALS to headline special show for BRITS WEEK together with O2 for WAR CHILD 2020
Gigs

FOALS to headline special show for BRITS WEEK together with O2 for WAR CHILD 2020

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

FOALS join Bastille, Catfish and The Bottlemen, Bombay Bicycle Club, YUNGBLUD, Sigrid, Tom Walker, Louis Tomlinson, Jack Savoretti, Gang of Youths, Tom Grennan, Nothing But Thieves and Declan McKenna in playing exclusive shows for BRITs […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN return to London for Clapham Common Show
Gigs

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN return to London for Clapham Common Show

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Having brought the curtain down on 2019 in the USA and igniting 2020 with a rush of European live dates, Catfish and the Bottlemen pause to announce an unmissable, springtime one-off show in a special […]

NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single 'Wandering Star' - Listen Now
Gigs

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce new UK live shows + ‘BLUE MOON RISING’ EP for March 2020

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have today announced a run of new UK live shows for March 2020. The band will play two nights in Noel’s home city of Manchester performing shows at the O2 […]

WHITESNAKE bring their Flesh & Blood World Tour to The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th June with special guest Europe!
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WHITESNAKE bring their Flesh & Blood World Tour to The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th June with special guest Europe!

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Whitesnake today announce that they will be hitting Belfast on June 10th with very special guests Europe. Whitesnake boasts a catalogue that spans the decades with seminal and anthemic hits such as “Here I Go […]

Electronic outfit BROADS and songstress MILLY HIRST team up for new album
Gigs

Electronic outfit BROADS and songstress MILLY HIRST team up for new album

January 17, 2020 XS Noize

British electronic duo Broads have revealed their new track ‘Happisburgh (Single Edit)’. This is the first taste of the new 6-track ‘Ollust’ LP from the Norfolk-based duo, slated for release on January 31 via Humm […]

RINA SAWAYAMA announces her debut album SAWAYAMA, out April 17th
Gigs

RINA SAWAYAMA announces her debut album SAWAYAMA, out April 17th

January 17, 2020 XS Noize

On the heels of her daring new single “STFU!”, London-based pop futurist Rina Sawayama returns to announce her highly-anticipated debut album. SAWAYAMA, out April 17th via Dirty Hit, is an intimate look into the artist […]

MORRISSEY announces UK & European tour dates for March 2020
Gigs

MORRISSEY announces UK & European tour dates for March 2020

January 17, 2020 XS Noize

It was officially announced last Friday that Morrissey’s 13th Solo Album and 2nd studio album for BMG Records, ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’, is set to be released on March 20th, 2020. […]

THERAPY? announce details of 30th Anniversary and announce GREATEST HITS (and Bonus Live) Album 1
Gigs

THERAPY? announce details of 30th Anniversary and announce GREATEST HITS (and Bonus Live) Album

January 17, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Irish rockers Therapy? have announced their latest album and 30-year anniversary of the band with Greatest Hits (The Abbey Road Session) due for release on March 6th, 2020. To coincide with the bands So […]

SIMPLE MINDS Announce 'Street Fighting Years' box set, out 6th March
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS Announce ‘Street Fighting Years’ box set, out 6th March

January 16, 2020 XS Noize

On 6th March, UMC will release a box set of Simple Minds’ 1989 album, Street Fighting Years. Produced by Trevor Horn (and Stephen Lipson), Street Fighting Years was the band’s fourth number one album in […]

PETER BJORN AND JOHN release the video for catchy new single 'On The Brink'
Gigs

PETER BJORN AND JOHN release the video for catchy new single ‘On The Brink’

January 16, 2020 XS Noize

Sweden’s favourite indie-pop trio Peter Bjorn and John follow up the release of their cautiously optimistic and utterly catch new single ‘On the Brink’ with the release of the song’s video, directed by Henry Moore […]

THE CHATS Announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 20th October 2020 1
Gigs

THE CHATS Announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 20th October 2020

January 16, 2020 XS Noize

Australian punk rock band The Chats are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 20th October 2020. The band will release their debut album ‘High-Risk Behaviour ‘on March 27th. […]

MYRKUR - Announces new album ‘Folkesange’ - Out March 20th, Hear lead single 'Ella' 1
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MYRKUR – Announces new album ‘Folkesange’ – Out March 20th, Hear lead single ‘Ella’

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Myrkur’s Amalie Bruun has always carved her own path and challenged underground preconceptions of heavy genres. Soon after newfound motherhood, Bruun sets out on a journey into the very heart of the Scandinavian culture that […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND - Release Lloyd Cole-inspired Single + Announce 'A Cure For Living' EP 1
Gigs

BRAND NEW FRIEND – Release Lloyd Cole-inspired Single + Announce ‘A Cure For Living’ EP

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Following directly on from the warmly received ‘The Letter A’ released last Autumn, the Northern Irish indie-pop quintet make a fresh-faced return with a jubilant new single and confirmation of a 7 track EP: ‘A […]

POLIÇA share new single 'Steady' from new LP 'When We Stay Alive' due Jan 24th
Gigs

POLIÇA share new single ‘Steady’ from new LP ‘When We Stay Alive’ due Jan 24th

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Poliça today shared “Steady,” the third new track from the band’s forthcoming album When We Stay Alive, due out January 24th via Memphis Industries. An acoustic ballad with electronic arrangements, “Steady” finds Channy Leaneagh reflecting […]

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner @ King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, Scotland 8
Gigs

FRANK TURNER’S award-winning Lost Evenings Festival returns for its fourth year

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Following last year’s triumphant sold-out event in Boston, USA, Frank Turner’s award-winning Lost Evenings Festival returns for its fourth year, coming this time to Berlin, Germany, taking over the Arena Berlin on 21st – 24th […]

TALK SHOW - Announce debut EP 'These People,' Hear new single 'Banshee'
Gigs

TALK SHOW – Announce debut EP ‘These People,’ Hear new single ‘Banshee’

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

A lot can happen in a year. Flashback to the start of 2019 and London 4-piece Talk Show were just beginning to announce themselves as a name to watch with their (now sold-out) debut single […]

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