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        • U2
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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
          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
        • Album Reviews

          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.

SAM LEE releases the official video for ‘The Garden Of England’ - Watch Now 2
Gigs

SAM LEE releases the official video for ‘The Garden Of England’ – Watch Now

October 10, 2019 XS Noize

Sam Lee today releases the official video for ‘The Garden Of England’, the first track lifted from his forthcoming third album, ‘Old Wow’, due for release on January 31, 2020, via Cooking Vinyl. Produced by […]

YOUNG KNIVES return with first new music in four years - Watch their video for 'Red Cherries'
Gigs

YOUNG KNIVES return with first new music in four years – Watch their video for ‘Red Cherries’

October 9, 2019 XS Noize

Young Knives today announce their first new music in four years, following the 2015 EP Something Awful and highly acclaimed 2013 album Sick Octave. New track Red Cherries emerges as quite possibly their most experimental […]

HEAVY LUNGS release ‘Measure’ EP tomorrow - Watch the video for first single '(A Bit Of A) Birthday'
Gigs

HEAVY LUNGS release ‘Measure’ EP tomorrow – Watch the video for first single ‘(A Bit Of A) Birthday’

October 9, 2019 XS Noize

Few can lay claim to mastering their craft within just a few years, yet Bristol’s Heavy Lungs have catapulted into the scene relentlessly. Since releasing their first EP in 2018, they’ve won over the ears […]

POLIÇA announce new album & share first single "Driving" 1
Gigs

POLIÇA announce new album & share first single “Driving”

October 9, 2019 XS Noize

Poliça returns with their new album ‘When We Stay Alive’, which is set for release January 31st via Memphis Industries. Today the band is sharing the first single & video from the album, “Driving”. When […]

THE ORPHAN BRIGADE play two headline shows this weekend in support of new album ‘To the Edge of the World’
Gigs

THE ORPHAN BRIGADE play two headline shows this weekend in support of new album ‘To the Edge of the World’

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

The Orphan Brigade play two headline shows this weekend in support of their fantastic new album ‘To the Edge of the World.’  The band plays Black Box, Belfast, Saturday 12 October, and Londonderry Arms Hotel, […]

British glam rockers THE STRUTS share video for 'Tatler Magazine'
Gigs

British glam rockers THE STRUTS share video for ‘Tatler Magazine’

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

British glam rockers The Struts have shared the brand new video for ‘Tatler Magazine’, which premiered on its namesake’s website today. The release comes just ahead of their UK headline tour, which starts this Friday […]

NEW MODEL ARMY release new video for 'Where I Am' - Watch Now
Gigs

NEW MODEL ARMY release new video for ‘Where I Am’ – Watch Now

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

New Model Army have shared the video to their single, ‘Where I Am’, taken from their latest charting album From Here, which is out now via Ear Music. This time New Model Army decided to use […]

808 State Announce 2020 UK Tour Dates 1
Gigs

808 State Announce 2020 UK Tour Dates

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

This Friday acid-house pioneers and electronic music legends 808 State will release Transmission Suite, a record that remains true to the forward-thinking ethos of this remarkable band three decades after they first formed. Now the […]

LAZY DAY share video for new single 'Real Feel' - Watch Now
Gigs

LAZY DAY share video for new single ‘Real Feel’ – Watch Now

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

Currently in the midst of a European tour and having recently shared stages with SASAMI and City Calm Down, London’s Lazy Day – the brainchild of songwriter Tilly Scantlebury – are back today with the […]

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX release new single 'Falling In Love' - Listen Now 1
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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX release new single ‘Falling In Love’ – Listen Now

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

Cigarettes After Sex today release their new single “Falling In Love”, the second song to be lifted from their eagerly anticipated second album Cry, due for release on October 25th via Partisan Records. The new […]

"It's a good time to come and see THE CULT"; An interview with BILLY DUFFY
Gigs

THE CULT announce one-off intimate show at Subterania to mark 30 years of the venue

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

We are delighted to announce that THE CULT will be performing a one-off intimate show at Subterania to mark 30 years of the venue opening. With a long list of A-list names including the Red […]

king of the club banger EXAMPLE announces a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Thursday 27th February 2020 1
Gigs

king of the club banger EXAMPLE announces a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Thursday 27th February 2020

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

Singer, rapper, producer and all-round king of the club banger Example has announced a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Thursday 27th February 2020. The new run of dates will see Example head out […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD share video for current single 'VTr', taken from new album IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD share two new songs ‘Rats’ + ‘Public Housing’ ahead of autumn UK dates

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

Capping off a remarkable year for the band and with a fresh batch of UK and European dates about to kick off, The Twilight Sad return with a duo of new songs today. ‘Rats’ and ‘Public Housing’ […]

CHROMATICS share new video for LP standout track 'You're No Good' 1
Gigs

CHROMATICS share new video for LP standout track ‘You’re No Good’

October 7, 2019 XS Noize

After releasing their new album ‘Closer To Grey’ earlier this week, Chromatics are sharing a new video for LP standout track “You’re No Good”. The band are currently on tour in Europe and are set […]

XS NOIZE & TIN MAN HEART bring some of Ireland’s best upcoming musical talent to the city on 22 November 1
Announcement

XS NOIZE & TIN MAN HEART bring some of Ireland’s best upcoming musical talent to the city on 22 November

October 6, 2019 XS Noize

The second instalment of collaboration gigs between XS Noize and Tin Man Heart brings a stellar line up of acts to Belfast. This time we’re focusing on singer/songwriters and hosting an evening of stripped-back acoustic sets. […]

DAVID GRAY to play Dublin & Belfast on WHITE LADDER, 20th Anniversary Tour
Gigs

DAVID GRAY to play Dublin & Belfast on WHITE LADDER, 20th Anniversary Tour

October 4, 2019 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, multi-Brit award and Grammy-nominated, singer-songwriter David Gray is today announcing a 12-date Irish, UK, and European arena tour; White Ladder: The 20th Anniversary Tour, to celebrate the trailblazing album’s 20-year anniversary. The biggest selling album of all time in […]

A-ha co-founder MAGNE FURUHOLMEN shares 'The Light We Lost' from forthcoming album
New Music

A-ha co-founder MAGNE FURUHOLMEN shares ‘The Light We Lost’ from forthcoming album

October 4, 2019 XS Noize

‘The Light We Lost’ is the second single to be issued from ‘White Xmas Lies’, the third solo album by A-ha co-founder and keyboard player Magne Furuholmen. It is released in a week when Furuholmen […]

HOLY FUCK announce new album 'Deleter' out January 17th
Gigs

HOLY FUCK announce new album ‘Deleter’ out January 17th

October 2, 2019 XS Noize

Holy Fuck have today announced details of the new album ‘Deleter’, which will be released on January 17th and is further previewed with the video for acclaimed latest single ‘Luxe’ (ft. Alexis Taylor). Having just […]

Soul II Soul announce 'Club Classics' UK tour
Gigs

Soul II Soul announce ‘Club Classics’ UK tour

October 2, 2019 XS Noize

Following the success of their shows in 2018, iconic British band Soul II Soul will take their acclaimed Club Classics tour back on the road in 2020, paying tribute to their legendary debut album, Club […]

Irish electro-pop artist DAITHI announces Belfast show @ Voodoo, Saturday 28th December
Gigs

Irish electro-pop artist DAITHI announces Belfast show @ Voodoo, Saturday 28th December

October 2, 2019 XS Noize

Irish electro-pop artist Daithí is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 28th December 2019. “Daithí O’Dronai’s electronic pop has moved into deeper and richer places over the years but none […]

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