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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
          News

          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

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

RÓISÍN MURPHY today releases 'Narcissus (The Crooked Mixes)'
Gigs

RÓISÍN MURPHY today releases ‘Narcissus (The Crooked Mixes)’

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

Hot on the platform heels of the self directed, Raffaella Carrà homaging, tour de force video for “Narcissus” and a seminal live set at Homobloc in Manchester – a masterclass in sound and vision which […]

LILLA VARGEN releases her hotly anticipated new EP, 'We Were Thunder' today - Listen Now
New Music

LILLA VARGEN releases her hotly anticipated new EP, ‘We Were Thunder’ today – Listen Now

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Lilla Vargen today releases her hotly anticipated new EP, We Were Thunder. Alongside this comes news that Lilla Vargen will be playing a headline show at Omeara on April 15th 2020. Tickets can […]

STORMZY - Announces 3ARENA, Dublin show on 8th September 2020
Gigs

STORMZY – Announces 3ARENA, Dublin show on 8th September 2020

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

Set to be one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2020, Stormzy has today announced a huge 55-date ‘H.I.T.H. World Tour’. With shows spanning across Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, North America, UK & […]

CROWDED HOUSE return to Ireland with an open-air performance at The Summer Series at Trinity College Dublin on 1st July 2020 1
Gigs

CROWDED HOUSE return to Ireland with an open-air performance at The Summer Series at Trinity College Dublin on 1st July 2020

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

Crowded House has announced their hugely anticipated return to Ireland with an open-air performance at The Summer Series at Trinity College Dublin on 1st July 2020. Crowded House is a long-standing and much-loved vehicle for […]

GERRY CINNAMON announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 20th 2020 1
Gigs

GERRY CINNAMON announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 20th 2020

November 28, 2019 XS Noize

Following his CHSq and SSE Arena sell-out shows in 2019, Gerry Cinnamon is pleased to announce his biggest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 20th 2020. The continuing ascent […]

THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS reunite for their first Irish show in 10 years at Dublin's 3Arena
Gigs

THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS reunite for their first Irish show in 10 years at Dublin’s 3Arena

November 28, 2019 XS Noize

The era defying, chart-topping, button-pushing, mega-group are back! The Pussycat Dolls have announced they are reuniting for a U.K. & Ireland Tour, performing together for the first time in over a decade. The voices of […]

GABRIELLE brings the RISE AGAIN Tour 2020 to Ulster Hall, Belfast, Sunday 29 November
Gigs

GABRIELLE brings the RISE AGAIN Tour 2020 to Ulster Hall, Belfast, Sunday 29 November

November 28, 2019 XS Noize

One of the UK’s most successful singer-songwriters, Gabrielle will bring the Rise Again Tour 2020 to the Ulster Hall next November. Gabrielle returned to the top of her game with her 2018 album ‘Under My […]

SUNSTROKE 2020 - Irelands New Alternative Rock Festival Announced for Next Summer 1
Gigs

SUNSTROKE 2020 – Irelands New Alternative Rock Festival Announced for Next Summer

November 27, 2019 XS Noize

SUNSTROKE 2020 – Irelands New Alternative Rock Festival Announced for Next Summer, feat: Faith No More – Deftones – The Jesus & Mary Chain – Gojira – Killing Joke – Black Veil Brides – Frank […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB - Re-schedule BELFAST show for Feb 2020
Gigs

THE SLOW READERS CLUB – Re-schedule BELFAST show for Feb 2020

November 26, 2019 XS Noize

THE SLOW READERS CLUB have re-scheduled their Irish Tour Dates for February 2020. The dates originally scheduled to take place this Autumn were unfortunately postponed following bassist James Ryan undergoing emergency surgery to his hand. Today, the band […]

Kings Of Leon and The Killers added to Mad Cool 2020 lineup
Gigs

Kings Of Leon and The Killers added to Mad Cool 2020 lineup

November 26, 2019 XS Noize

Kings Of Leon and The Killers have been added to the already massive lineup of Mad Cool Festival. These artists will be joining those of Major Lazer, Diplo, Haim, Khalid and The Rapture, Cage the […]

ASH share new video for classic track 'Petrol' - Watch Now
Gigs

ASH share new video for classic track ‘Petrol’ – Watch Now

November 26, 2019 XS Noize

Following the recent announcement of their career-spanning, Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash, the Irish trio are pleased to share a brand new video montage for Petrol. The track, originally released in 1994, was part […]

MK (marc kinchen) announces his largest Belfast headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 27th 2020
Gigs

MK (marc kinchen) announces his largest Belfast headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 27th 2020

November 26, 2019 XS Noize

Producer, remixer, DJ and Area10 label boss, MK (marc kinchen) is pleased to announce his largest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 27th 2020 with special guests Hannah Wants, […]

KAISER CHIEFS announce new live shows after selling out 2020 UK arena dates
Gigs

KAISER CHIEFS announce new live shows after selling out 2020 UK arena dates

November 25, 2019 XS Noize

Having recently completed a South American stadium tour with Muse last month, Kaiser Chiefs announce two brand new live dates for summer 2020. The band are set to play a second date at Halifax Piece […]

TWENTY ØNE PILØTS - Announce their biggest Irish headline show yet
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TWENTY ØNE PILØTS – Announce their biggest Irish headline show yet

November 25, 2019 XS Noize

After the massive success of their incredible sold-out shows at 3ARENA Dublin and SSE ARENA Belfast earlier this year, Twenty One Pilots return for their biggest Irish headline yet at SUMMER IN THE CITY, RDS […]

JC STEWART shares his new single ‘The Wrong Ones’ - Listen Now
Gigs

JC STEWART shares his new single ‘The Wrong Ones’ – Listen Now

November 24, 2019 XS Noize

An undeniable rising star who’s destined for much bigger things in 2020, JC Stewart’s music focuses on the essential traits of world-class songwriting. His approach is about communication; stripping back a sentiment and a melody […]

RAZORLIGHT BJORN AGAIN - Original guitarist re-joins band for December tour
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT BJORN AGAIN – Original guitarist re-joins band for December tour

November 23, 2019 XS Noize

Razorlight have announced that original member Bjorn Agren will re-join the band for their upcoming December UK tour alongside the addition of new members Ben Ellis (bass) and Mat Hector (drums), the rhythm section of […]

PAUL HEATON & JACQUI ABBOTT return to Belfast's Ulster Hall on Sat 11th April
Gigs

PAUL HEATON & JACQUI ABBOTT return to Belfast’s Ulster Hall on Sat 11th April

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their fourth studio album ​‘Manchester Calling’​, ​Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott have announced an Irish tour. ​Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott ​will play Galway’s Leisureland on April 9th 2020, Dublin’s 3Arena […]

PET SHOP BOYS announce ‘Burning the Heather' single package feat: Bernard Butler
Gigs

PET SHOP BOYS announce ‘Burning the Heather’ single package feat: Bernard Butler

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have today announced the single package for their current single, ‘Burning the heather (radio edit)’. The single, which features Bernard Butler on guitar will be out on December 13th on digital services and on […]

THE WHO announce new album, UK & Ireland Tour & share new track - 'Ball and Chain' 2
Gigs

THE WHO release new single ‘I Don’t Wanna Get Wise’ – Listen Now

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

The Who has today released the third track from their critically acclaimed album ‘WHO’ released on 6th December. The new song ‘ I DON’T WANNA GET WISE’ is described by Pete Townshend thus ‘I wrote […]

NEON WALTZ release a brand new track – All In Good Time (Live At Freswick Castle)
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NEON WALTZ release a brand new track – All In Good Time (Live At Freswick Castle)

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of their forthcoming headline tour in December, Neon Waltz releases a brand new track – All In Good Time (Live At Freswick Castle). The track is taken from the forthcoming EP to be released […]

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