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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 […]

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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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PIXIES Launch the First Leg of its 2019 - 2020 World Tour with Belfast + Dublin Shows 1
Gigs

PIXIES Launch the First Leg of its 2019 – 2020 World Tour with Belfast + Dublin Shows

April 3, 2019 XS Noize

In tandem with a brand-new studio album slated to hit the streets this Fall, Pixies – Black Francis/rhythm guitar & vocals, Joey Santiago/guitars, David Lovering/drums, and Paz Lenchantin/bass – will kick off its 2019-2020 World […]

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

THE TWILIGHT SAD share new video for ‘Shooting Dennis Hopper Shooting’ + Announce New Live Dates

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today The Twilight Sad announce two new live dates as well as sharing a new video for Shooting Dennis Hopper Shooting. The band released the album, IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME, in January to critical acclaim. They […]

BLOSSOMS Add Festival Warm Up Shows to Their Summer UK Dates
Gigs

BLOSSOMS Add Festival Warm Up Shows to Their Summer UK Dates

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Blossoms have announced a series of new festival warm-up shows. The band will be playing in Cardiff and Leicester in June and Lincoln and Stoke-on-Trent in August. Tickets for the gigs are on sale here at 9 am […]

EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
Gigs

EMBRACE Announce Headline Show at London Alexandra Palace Theatre

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Following on from the band’s sold out London Roundhouse show last month, and with their huge hometown gig at the 6,000 capacity Halifax Piece Hall in June also now sold out, Embrace will be signing […]

SPIRAL STAIRS (Pavement) Announce VOODOO, Belfast Show, September 25th 2019
Gigs

SPIRAL STAIRS (Pavement) Announce VOODOO, Belfast Show, September 25th 2019

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Pavement co-founder Scott Kannberg – best known to the musical world as Spiral Stairs is pleased to announce a headline show at Voodoo, Belfast on 25th September 2019. Their new album We Wanna Be Hyp-No-Tized […]

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres Release NEW SINGLE 'Paradise Is Under Your Nose' - Listen Now
Gigs

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres Release NEW SINGLE ‘Paradise Is Under Your Nose’ – Listen Now

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres release a new single ‘Paradise Is Under Your Nose’, through Strap Originals/Cargo Records.’Paradise Is Under Your Nose’ is the second single, along with ‘Who’s Been Having You Over,’ to […]

TOKYO TEA ROOM Release Highly Anticipated Psych Pop Single ‘FOREVER OUT OF TIME’ - Watch Video
Gigs

TOKYO TEA ROOM Release Highly Anticipated Psych Pop Single ‘FOREVER OUT OF TIME’ – Watch Video

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Canterbury music-scene kingpins and BBC Introducing in Kent favourites Tokyo Tea Room are releasing their new single ‘Forever Out Of Time’ on March 27th via Easter Island Records/Painted Halo Records. Accompanying the single which sees […]

KIERAN GOSS collaborates with ANNIE KINSELLA on their debut duo album, 'Oh, The Starlings'
Gigs

KIERAN GOSS collaborates with ANNIE KINSELLA on their debut duo album, ‘Oh, The Starlings’

April 1, 2019 XS Noize

Long hailed as one of Ireland’s leading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss has collaborated with singer/songwriter Annie Kinsella on their debut duo album. Titled ‘Oh, The Starlings’, the record will be released worldwide on 1st […]

LIVE REVIEW: Fairport Convention - Union Chapel, London
Gigs

FAIRPORT CONVENTION Announce Armagh + Belfast shows with special guests The 4 of Us

April 1, 2019 XS Noize

Fairport Convention has been making great music for over fifty years. Credited with originating British folk-rock music, the band has been through many changes, but the current members retain a passion for live performance. This […]

ARDS INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL Starts This Week!! 1
Gigs

ARDS INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL Starts This Week!!

April 1, 2019 XS Noize

This year’s Ards International Guitar Festival will rock into Newtownards from 3 – 7 April. With an eclectic mix of brilliant local talent and international artists, expect guitar-inspired gigs, guitar clinics with industry professionals and […]

SON OF THE HOUND to play Belfast show on April 3rd at Limelight 2
Gigs

SON OF THE HOUND to play Belfast show on April 3rd at Limelight 2

March 30, 2019 XS Noize

Son of The Hound is guitar pop brainchild of Irish troubadour Michael McCullagh. Simultaneously melancholic and euphoric, his outsider anthems of life’s light and shade have fostered a connection with his fans. If you’ve attended […]

CORMAC NEESON announced as ambassador for MENCAP NI
Gigs

CORMAC NEESON Releases Video for ‘BROKEN WING’ Single – Watch Now

March 29, 2019 XS Noize

Cormac Neeson and Mencap NI are delighted to announce a new relationship that will see Neeson become an ambassador for the learning disability charity and will see Mencap fully support his new forthcoming single Broken […]

THE WEDDING PRESENT (BIZARRO 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR) Announced for Belfast's Empire Music Hall, Sunday 26th May 2019 1
Gigs

The legendary CHER Confirms SSE Arena, Belfast Show

March 29, 2019 XS Noize

The legendary CHER has today confirmed she’s adding a Belfast date to her Here We Go Again World Tour – her first live show in the city in over 15 years will take place at […]

CAGE THE ELEPHANT Release New Single 'Night Running' with BECK - Listen Now
Gigs

CAGE THE ELEPHANT Release New Single ‘Night Running’ with BECK – Listen Now

March 28, 2019 XS Noize

Cage The Elephant today releases a brand new song ‘Night Running’, with Beck. The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming fifth studio album, ‘Social Cues’, out April 19th on Columbia Records. Cage The Elephant […]

SKINNY LISTER - Are Back with New Album, New single + 2019 Tour
New Music

SKINNY LISTER Release ‘My Life, My Architecture’ Video, ahead of April UK Tour Dates

March 28, 2019 XS Noize

After a series of barn-storming shows throughout Europe this month, SKINNY LISTER set a course for the second leg of their UK tour and head for home with a new single in their sails: ‘My […]

FRANK CARTER AND THE RATTLE SNAKES Share New Single "ANXIETY",  Listen Now
Gigs

FRANK CARTER AND THE RATTLE SNAKES Share New Single “ANXIETY”, Listen Now

March 28, 2019 XS Noize

As they gear up for the release of their much anticipated new album, “End of Suffering”, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes release perhaps their most personal track to date, in the form of the raw, […]

INTERPOL Announce new 5-track EP 'A Fine Mess', out May 17th 2
News

INTERPOL Announce new 5-track EP ‘A Fine Mess’, out May 17th

March 28, 2019 XS Noize

Interpol today announce new EP ‘A Fine Mess’, which will be released May 17th on Matador Records. The announcement comes with new track ‘The Weekend’, which is available to hear below. Recorded during time spent […]

MAPS announces fourth album 'COLOURS. REFLECT. TIME. LOSS' - Listen to track
News

Mercury-nominated UK composer/producer MAPS shares an inspired new version of ‘Both Sides’ – Listen Now

March 28, 2019 XS Noize

Mercury-nominated UK composer/producer Maps shares an inspired new version of ‘Both Sides’ from his anticipated fourth album ‘Colours. Reflect. Time. Loss.’ to be released on the 10th May 2019 through Mute. Maps has reworked tracks […]

ALABAMA 3 Celebrate seminal album "Exile on Coldharbour Lane" with a "Best Of" set and first ever headline show at O2 Academy Brixton
Gigs

ALABAMA 3 Celebrate seminal album “Exile on Coldharbour Lane” with a “Best Of” set and first ever headline show at O2 Academy Brixton

March 27, 2019 XS Noize

Alabama 3 are heading back to their roots for a headline show in the neighbourhood’s most famous live music venue, O2 Academy Brixton, as well as announcing shows across the UK this December. More than […]

FEEDER announce new album 'Tallulah' to be released on August 9th - Listen to first single 'Fear Of Flying' 1
Gigs

FEEDER announce new album ‘Tallulah’ to be released on August 9th – Listen to first single ‘Fear Of Flying’

March 27, 2019 XS Noize

Feeder are in the midst of a resurgence, having scored consecutive Top 10 albums with 2016’s ‘All Bright Electric’ and the 2017 ‘Best Of’. That renewed power continues with their tenth studio album ‘Tallulah’, which […]

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