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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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        • 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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BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH announces EMPIRE MUSIC HALL, Belfast show, Sunday 24th March 2019
Gigs

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH announces EMPIRE MUSIC HALL, Belfast show, Sunday 24th March 2019

November 12, 2018 XS Noize

Benjamin Francis Leftwich has today announced a headline UK and Ireland tour for Spring 2019 including a Belfast date at the Empire Music Hall on Sunday 24th March 2019. The tour runs throughout March and […]

UK indie rock band RAZORLIGHT announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1
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UK indie rock band RAZORLIGHT announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1

November 12, 2018 XS Noize

UK indie rock band Razorlight are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Wednesday 20th February 2019. Razorlight were formed in London in 2002 around lead singer Johnny Borrell. They […]

MICHAEL BUBLÉ announces arena dates for Dublin and Belfast
Gigs

MICHAEL BUBLÉ announces arena dates for Dublin and Belfast

November 12, 2018 XS Noize

Global superstar Michael Bublé has announced dates at 3Arena Dublin on 6th June and The SSE Arena Belfast on 9th June 2019. Tickets go on sale on Friday 23rd November at 9 am. love is Michael’s 8th […]

EDITORS Unveil Video For New Song ‘Hallelujah (So Low)’ - Watch Now!
Gigs

EDITORS release UNKLE Remix for latest single ‘Cold’ – Listen Now

November 9, 2018 XS Noize

Platinum-selling British band Editors today release the UNKLE Remix for their latest single ‘Cold’. James Lavelle’s outfit has reworked the track, taking it to a whole other level. ‘Cold’ is the 4th single taken from […]

Leeds-based psych-grunge trio BROODERS announce their new single, 'Breathe' - Listen Now
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Leeds-based psych-grunge trio BROODERS announce their new single, ‘Breathe’ – Listen Now

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

BREATHE is the new single from Leeds based Psyche-Grunge trio BROODERS, released on 16 November. BREATHE speaks of the realities that people face in everyday life and through all walks of life. The ambiguous and […]

The Magic Numbers announce December Tour Dates
Gigs

The Magic Numbers announce December Tour Dates

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

Following the release of the album Outsiders earlier in the year, London quartet The Magic Numbers will hit the road in December with some select tour dates across the UK, including Gorilla in Manchester, Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms, Islington Assembly […]

WYNONA BLEACH “SUGAR” EP Launch at THE DUKE OF YORK, Belfast, Wednesday 12th December 2018
Gigs

WYNONA BLEACH “SUGAR” EP Launch at THE DUKE OF YORK, Belfast, Wednesday 12th December 2018

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

Electrifying 5 piece from Belfast, N.I, Wynona Bleach announce their headline Belfast EP launch show at The Duke of York on Wednesday 12th December 2018. Formally known as R51, they’ve toured Russia (6,000-mile tour with 12 gigs in as many […]

SNOW PATROL Perform “What if This is All the Love You Ever Get?” on The Late Late Show With James Corden
Gigs

SNOW PATROL Perform “What if This is All the Love You Ever Get?” on The Late Late Show With James Corden

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

Snow Patrol, currently on a stadium tour of the US with Ed Sheeran, returned to The Late Late Show With James Corden last night, where Gary Lightbody performed a stirring rendition of “What If This […]

BLACKBERRY SMOKE play Belfast’s Telegraph Building tonight, Tuesday, November 06th 2018
Gigs

BLACKBERRY SMOKE play Belfast’s Telegraph Building tonight, Tuesday, November 06th 2018

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

In celebration of the new album, the band – who have been called “country-rock’s most ferocious live band” by Rolling Stone—will tour throughout 2018, including a headline show at Belfast’s Telegraph Building tonight, Tuesday, November […]

THE DANDY WARHOLS share creepy new video for 'Forever' - Watch Now
Gigs

THE DANDY WARHOLS celebrate 25 years with a UK tour

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

The Dandy Warhols will kick off their 25th-anniversary celebrations with a UK and European tour in January and February 2019 with shows in London at O2 Academy Brixton (1 Feb) and O2 Institute Birmingham (19 Jan). Born out of Portland, Oregon in 1994 in […]

THE HORRORS announce PRIMARY COLOURS 10th anniversary show
Gigs

THE HORRORS announce PRIMARY COLOURS 10th anniversary show

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

The Horrors are delighted to announce that they will be playing a Primary Colours 10th-anniversary show at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The gig will be an exclusive UK performance and will see […]

Glasgow’s BABY CHAOS has announced two forthcoming dates in Dundee and Glasgow
Gigs

Glasgow’s BABY CHAOS has announced two forthcoming dates in Dundee and Glasgow

November 5, 2018 XS Noize

Glasgow’s BABY CHAOS has announced two forthcoming dates in Dundee and Glasgow in December when they will be performing songs from their soon to be released the fourth album. Details as follows: DECEMBER Sat 01 […]

IDLES Confirm 2019 UK & EU Tour
Gigs

IDLES Confirm 2019 UK & EU Tour

November 5, 2018 XS Noize

After a wrapping up sell-out UK and US tours, IDLES have confirmed a 2019 world tour, headlining their biggest venues yet. The run will include two London headliners at The Electric Ballroom and their first ever run […]

INTERVIEW: Taylor Johnson of BRAND NEW FRIEND - "We made an album by accident"
Gigs

BRAND NEW FRIEND to support RAT BOY at his London Electric Ballroom show on November 18, 2018

November 5, 2018 XS Noize

Northern Irish 6Music and Radio 1-supported quartet, Brand New Friend will support Rat Boy at his London Electric Ballroom show on November 18, 2018. News of the date arrives in the midst of what is proving to be an […]

MUSE Announce the Simulation Theory World Tour
Gigs

MUSE Announce the Simulation Theory World Tour

November 5, 2018 XS Noize

Muse have today announced the Simulation Theory World Tour. The first date kicks off on February 22nd in Houston, Texas, and will see the multi-platinum-selling rock band headlining venues across the U.S., Canada, UK, and Europe (more to […]

A-ha to play Belfast’s SSE Arena, 30th October 2019
Gigs

A-ha to play Belfast’s SSE Arena, 30th October 2019

November 5, 2018 XS Noize

a-ha have always set themselves challenges. In 2018, their the MTV Unplugged tour proved that their songs could be given new settings and remain as alive and as impactful as ever. Now, pushing even further, […]

SUNDARA KARMA Unveil New Album ‘Ulfilas’ Alphabet’ + Extensive UK 2019 tour
Gigs

SUNDARA KARMA Unveil New Album ‘Ulfilas’ Alphabet’ + Extensive UK 2019 tour

November 5, 2018 XS Noize

Sundara Karma has today unveiled details of forthcoming album ‘Ulfilas’ Alphabet’, released a new single and announced an extensive UK 2019 tour. Last night saw a new track from their sophomore album revealed as ‘One Last Night […]

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN share new track ‘GUN TO THE HEAD’ from forthcoming album 'MERRIE LAND', Watch Video
Gigs

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN share new track ‘GUN TO THE HEAD’ from forthcoming album ‘MERRIE LAND’, Watch Video

November 5, 2018 XS Noize

The Good, The Bad & The Queen will today drop a brand new track titled ‘Gun To The Head’ from forthcoming studio album Merrie Land.  In preparation for their shows in Blackpool, Glasgow and London the band […]

OF MICE & MEN Announce two UK headline shows
Gigs

OF MICE & MEN Announce two UK headline shows

November 4, 2018 XS Noize

OF MICE & MEN – Aaron Pauley [vocals + bass] Alan Ashby [guitar] Valentino Arteaga [drums] and Phil Manansala [guitar] – have announced two UK headline shows, following on from their huge tour with BULLET […]

GAVIN JAMES Announces Headline ULSTER HALL Show, Saturday April 20th 2019
Gigs

GAVIN JAMES Announces Headline ULSTER HALL Show, Saturday April 20th 2019

November 2, 2018 XS Noize

With Over Two Million Singles Sold, 800 Million Streams and a Platinum Selling Debut Album, Gavin James returns to Northern Ireland with a date at Belfast’s most iconic venue, the Ulster Hall. It’s been just […]

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