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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
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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.

Glen Hansard reveals video for new single 'I'll Be You, Be Me' - Watch Now
Gigs

Glen Hansard reveals video for new single ‘I’ll Be You, Be Me’ – Watch Now

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Glen Hansard has revealed the video for lead single ‘I’ll Be You, Be Me’ from ‘This Wild Willing’, his fourth full-length album and a collection of songs that follows a different path, one where […]

British folk-rock group Bear’s Den announce headline Belfast show, Thursday 11th April 2019 at The Limelight 1
Gigs

British folk-rock group Bear’s Den announce headline Belfast show, Thursday 11th April 2019 at The Limelight 1

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

British folk-rock group Bear’s Den is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show on Thursday 11th April 2019 at The Limelight 1. Bear’s Den announced their third studio album, ‘ So that you might hear […]

Dave Keuning, guitarist from The Killers, announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Sunday 24th March
Gigs

Dave Keuning, guitarist from The Killers, announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Sunday 24th March

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Dave Keuning, a founding member and guitarist from The Killers, has announced a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 24th March 2019. The show is part of an 8 day UK tour […]

Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April
Gigs

Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides are pleased to announce a Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April 2019. The bands new single, The Answer is out now, listen below. Formed in 2017, True […]

Northern Ireland Music Prize award winner, ROE releases new single, ‘Down Days’ on 1st Feb
Gigs

Northern Ireland Music Prize award winner, ROE releases new single, ‘Down Days’ on 1st Feb

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from winning the ‘Oh Yeah Contender Award’ for best emerging act at the 2018 Northern Ireland Music Prize, opening for Snow Patrol on their UK arena tour in January and February (at the personal […]

12 New Acts Revealed for Longitude 2019
Gigs

12 New Acts Revealed for Longitude 2019

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

The countdown to this year’s festival is on with news that Cardi B is co-headlining the Sunday night of Longitude 2019 and twelve new acts have been added to the lineup. The new additions to […]

Marshmello Announces Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019
Gigs

Marshmello Announces Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

US electronic superstar, Marshmello is pleased to announce a Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019. As one of the latest acts to take the electronic world by universal storm, Marshmello met […]

THE CURE are coming to Ireland - 40 years of hits and more - Malahide Castle, Saturday 8th June 2019 1
Gigs

The Cure have announced Ride, The Twilight Sad and just mustard to line up for Malahide Castle

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

The Cure has announced Ride, The Twilight Sad and just mustard as special guests for their sold-out show in Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Saturday 8 June 2019, subject to licence. The Cure, who return to […]

The Who Announce Moving On! Show At London's Wembley Stadium For July 2019
Gigs

The Who Announce Moving On! Show At London’s Wembley Stadium For July 2019

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend today announce that they will be unleashing the combustible force that is The Who, with symphonic accompaniment this summer at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday 6 July 2019 with special guests Eddie […]

REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE
Gigs

REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

“Rebel Rebel” The David Bowie experience are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 21st June 2019. “Rebel Rebel” are a 6 piece (nine piece for larger gigs) David Bowie […]

Wu Tang Clan, Public Enemy & De La Soul Announce Dublin Show 1
Gigs

Wu Tang Clan, Public Enemy & De La Soul Announce Dublin Show

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

Three of the world’s most influential rap groups have announced they will perform a Dublin show together, hosted by legendary producer DJ Premier. The triple-header, billed as part of the “Gods of Rap” tour, will […]

DAVID GRAY Releases his new single ‘A Tight Ship’ - Listen Now
Gigs

David Gray today releases ‘Watching The Waves’ from forthcoming new album, ‘Gold In A Brass Age’

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

Out today, Friday, January 25th, ‘Watching The Waves’ is the latest new track to emerge from David Gray’s forthcoming new album, Gold In A Brass Age, following swiftly on from previous single ‘The Sapling’, a […]

Newton Faulkner releases his new single, 'Don't Leave Me Waiting', from forthcoming The Very Best Of Newton Faulkner ... So Far album
Gigs

Newton Faulkner releases his new single, ‘Don’t Leave Me Waiting’, from forthcoming The Very Best Of Newton Faulkner … So Far album

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

NEWTON FAULKNER has announced his new single, DON’T LEAVE ME WAITING, through Battenburg Records via The Orchard today, 25 January 2019. Listen to it below. Newton has a very exciting year ahead, having previously announced […]

Skunk Anansie announced as Beautiful Days Festival headliners
Gigs

Skunk Anansie announced as Beautiful Days Festival headliners

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

Iconic rock force Skunk Anansie are celebrating 25 years together with the release of their new live album 25LIVE@25, available now via Republic of Music. They are also excited to announce their return to the UK […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN reveal 'Longshot' their first new music in three years ahead of UK Arena Tour
Gigs

Catfish and The Bottlemen Announce: UK and European dates for Spring + First details of new album

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

Catfish and The Bottlemen’s third album will be titled The Balance, set for release on Friday 26 April 2019. In a rush of confirmations following the successful release of new single, Longshot, earlier this month, […]

BELFAST'S AVA FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE Reveals All Star Line Up in Celebration of Five Years 1
Gigs

BELFAST’S AVA FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE Reveals All Star Line Up in Celebration of Five Years

January 24, 2019 XS Noize

Standing firmly at the front of the music and digital arts space in Belfast for half a decade, today AVA Festival and Conference  ve line up to take note of with Motor City Drum Ensemble, Ben UFO, The […]

SHOTTY HORROH: Releases New Track 'Dirty Old Town' - Watch Video 1
Gigs

SHOTTY HORROH Announces February Headline Shows in London, Birmingham and Manchester

January 24, 2019 XS Noize

After finishing his first Canadian tour supporting USS in October last year, Shotty Horroh hits the road again in February 2019 to play several headline UK shows, including two in his hometown of Manchester. Tickets for these […]

ROD STEWART Adds Belfast and Dublin dates to 2019 tour
Gigs

ROD STEWART Adds Belfast and Dublin dates to 2019 tour

January 24, 2019 XS Noize

In support of the release of his 30th studio album Blood Red Roses, Rod Stewart is hitting the road in 2019 and will be extending his tour to include shows at The SSE Arena Belfast […]

FRANK TURNER Announces New Album 'Be More Kind' + UK Tour incl. Belfast The Limelight
Gigs

FRANK TURNER Today Releases ‘DON’T WORRY’ EP – Listen Now

January 24, 2019 XS Noize

To celebrate the start of the UK leg of his Be More Kind world tour, Frank Turner today releases a new EP, ‘Don’t Worry’ in support of his new single of the same title, lifted […]

BLAENAVON Announce Belfast Show at MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Thursday 2nd May 2019
Gigs

BLAENAVON Announce Belfast Show at MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Thursday 2nd May 2019

January 23, 2019 XS Noize

UK indie rock band Blaeavon are pleased to announce a headline show at McHughs Basement Bar, Belfast on Thursday 02nd May 2019. After announcing their second album with a heartfelt letter from frontman Ben Gregory, […]

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