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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
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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 […]

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          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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DRENGE release new single ‘Never See The Signs’ + announce independent record shop in-store tour
Gigs

DRENGE release new single ‘Never See The Signs’ + announce independent record shop in-store tour

January 15, 2019 XS Noize

Drenge today present their brilliant new single ‘Never See The Signs’, the latest track to be taken from their highly anticipated third album, Strange Creatures, due February 22nd. Agile and foreboding, it’s another electrifying taste […]

SAM FENDER announces new single 'Play God' + UK tour
Gigs

SAM FENDER announces new single ‘Play God’ + UK tour

January 15, 2019 XS Noize

BRITs Critics’ Choice Winner Sam Fender is pleased to announce details of a new single. It is out now through Polydor Records. To coincide with its launch, a new headline tour is also announced for […]

BROS are coming ‘home’ to play O2 Academy Brixton Friday 5th July 2019
Gigs

BROS are coming ‘home’ to play O2 Academy Brixton Friday 5th July 2019

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

BROS are coming ‘home’ to South London to play a very special show at O2 Academy Brixton on Friday 5th July 2019. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 18th January at 9.00am from www.ticketmaster.co.uk Matt & […]

FATHERSON release 're-imagined' EP of tracks from recent studio album’ Sum Of All Your Parts’
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FATHERSON release ‘re-imagined’ EP of tracks from recent studio album’ Sum Of All Your Parts’

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

Following September’s release of their third studio album Sum of All Your Parts, Fatherson present four re-worked versions of tracks from that album due for release on 11th January. Following their largest ever headline tour in October, the band […]

THE JAPANESE HOUSE returns with brand new single ‘Lilo’ - Listen Now
Gigs

THE JAPANESE HOUSE announces new album and UK dates

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

The Japanese House today announces her new UK tour for March 2019, concluding with a night at London’s Electric Ballroom. The tour, which takes in seven dates across the UK, will celebrate the release of […]

Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet MASTODON to play The Ulster Hall, Belfast on January 14th
Gigs

Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet MASTODON to play The Ulster Hall, Belfast on January 14th

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet Mastodon has confirmed their return to live action with an extensive tour of the U.K. and Europe beginning in Belfast at The Ulster Hall on January 14th 2019. This tour includes a show […]

Ten Fé share brand new single 'Echo Park' - Listen Now
Gigs

TEN FÉ – share new track ‘COASTING’ – Listen Now

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Ten Fé will release their incredible sophomore record Future Perfect, Present Tense on March 8th via Some Kinda Love/PIAS, and today they share another track from the album ‘Coasting.’ The band say the song is […]

SOAK announces second album, ‘Grim Town’, Watch the video for new single, 'Knock Me Off My Feet'
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SOAK announces second album, ‘Grim Town’, Watch the video for new single, ‘Knock Me Off My Feet’

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

SOAK has today announced details of her much-anticipated second album, ‘Grim Town’, as well as unveiling new single ‘Knock Me Off My Feet’. Also featuring beautiful returning track ‘Everybody Loves You’, ‘Grim Town’ will be released on […]

JAMES BLAKE confirms fourth album, 'Assume Form' released 18th Jan
Gigs

JAMES BLAKE confirms fourth album, ‘Assume Form’ released 18th Jan

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

James Blake has confirmed details of fourth album ‘Assume Form’, which will be released next Friday (January 18th). An intimate UK headline tour has also been announced for April, with fans who pre-order the album […]

WHITE LIES share "Tokyo", from upcoming new album, Five, due 1st February
Gigs

WHITE LIES share “Tokyo”, from upcoming new album, Five, due 1st February

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh into the new year and White Lies are pleased to share new track Tokyo along with the accompanying video. Directed by long-time visual collaborator David Pablos it was shot back to back with the bands previously released Believe It video in Tijuana Mexico […]

DEERHUNTER has shared a new song, ‘Plains’ - Listen Now
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DEERHUNTER has shared a new song, ‘Plains’ – Listen Now

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

With eighth studio album, Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? released next Friday, Atlanta’s Deerhunter has shared a new song, ‘Plains’, today. Inspired by James Dean who spent the last summer of his life filming ‘Giant’ in Marfa, Texas in 1955, […]

CIRCA WAVES release cult film inspired music video for 'Movies' 1
Gigs

CIRCA WAVES release cult film inspired music video for ‘Movies’

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

Circa Waves have today unveiled their brilliantly executed and highly entertaining video for latest single ‘Movies’, which sees the band expertly act out scenes from a variety of blockbuster films, from American hit comedy Wayne’s World to […]

TOY share 'You Make Me Forget Myself' from upcoming new album 'Happy In The Hollow'
Gigs

TOY share new single ‘Mechanism’ + announce Rough Trade instores

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

TOY have shared ‘Mechanism’, the latest cut from their new album Happy In The Hollow, which is released on Friday, January 25th 2019. Their fourth album, and their first for new label Tough Love Records, […]

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

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

With their much anticipated fifth full-length – and first for new label Rock Action Records – IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME arriving next Friday (January 18th), Glasgow’s The Twilight Sad return today with the accompanying video for their […]

SHARON VAN ETTEN Releases Video For New Single, “Seventeen” - Watch Now
Gigs

SHARON VAN ETTEN Releases Video For New Single, “Seventeen” – Watch Now

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

“Seventeen” originally began Lucinda Williams-esque, but wound up as more of an upbeat nod to Bruce Springsteen, exploring gentrification and generational patience. Van Etten shows the chain reaction, of moving to a city bright-eyed and […]

THE COATHANGERS announce new album 'The Devil You Know' for March 8th release
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THE COATHANGERS announce new album ‘The Devil You Know’ for March 8th release

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

Today we’re excited to announce the latest work from Atlanta’s three-woman riot, The Coathangers. New album ‘The Devil You Know’ is due out on March 8th via Suicide Squeeze Records. For 12 years The Coathangers have been building an infallible reputation for chaotic punk rock and visceral […]

WILD YOUTH release video for new single - ‘Making Me Dance’ - Watch Now
Gigs

WILD YOUTH release video for new single – ‘Making Me Dance’ – Watch Now

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

Last year saw Irish 4-piece band, Wild Youth go from strength to strength following the success of their hit single ‘Can’t Move On’ – the #1 Irish song on Irish radio in 2018. Coupled with over a […]

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

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

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

Catfish and The Bottlemen’s young and growing fan base finally get their hit of new music as the band releases new single, Longshot, OUT NOW on Island Records and accompanying video. Revealed exclusively on BBC […]

COCKNEY REJECTS Announce Headline Belfast Show at The Limelight 2, Saturday February 2nd 2019
Gigs

COCKNEY REJECTS Announce Headline Belfast Show at The Limelight 2, Saturday February 2nd 2019

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

English punk veterans Cockney Rejects are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday, February 02nd 2019. The trailblazing band trace their origins all the way back to late-70s East End […]

DENIS SULTA announces his biggest ever Northern Irish SULTA SELECTS show for Belfast in 2019
Gigs

DENIS SULTA announces his biggest ever Northern Irish SULTA SELECTS show for Belfast in 2019

January 7, 2019 XS Noize

Having very quickly sold out his Sulta Selects Boxing Night 2018 show at Belfast’s Telegraph Building, Scottish DJ/Producer phenomenon DENIS SULTA announces his biggest ever Northern Irish SULTA SELECTS show for Belfast in 2019, with a show at Custom […]

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