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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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The latest Gig News from bands / artists from all genres, where they are playing worldwide.

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS announce Irish return with 3Arena, Dublin show
Gigs

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS announce Irish return with 3Arena, Dublin show

May 22, 2018 XS Noize

The Chemical Brothers have announced their Irish return with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on October 29th, 2018 with very special guests Stephan Bodzin & James Holroyd. For twenty years The Chemical Brothers have redefined […]

THE NATIONAL announce digital/CD release of 'Boxer (Live In Brussels)
Gigs

THE NATIONAL announce digital/CD release of ‘Boxer (Live In Brussels)

May 22, 2018 XS Noize

To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their acclaimed album Boxer, The National performed the record from beginning to end at a very special show in Brussels, Belgium on November 9th, 2017. The vinyl was released […]

MARK LANEGAN & DUKE GARWOOD announce With Animals, due 24th August on Heavenly Recordings, plus UK live dates
Gigs

MARK LANEGAN & DUKE GARWOOD announce With Animals, due 24th August on Heavenly Recordings, plus UK live dates

May 21, 2018 XS Noize

Heavenly Recordings are thrilled to announce With Animals, the second album by Mark Lanegan & Duke Garwood, released 24th August. The record’s 12 songs are spectral and sinewy, often defined by the spaces in between […]

GOLDFRAPP announce release of Silver Eye: Deluxe Edition including track with Dave Gahan - Listen
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GOLDFRAPP announce release of Silver Eye: Deluxe Edition including track with Dave Gahan – Listen

May 21, 2018 XS Noize

Goldfrapp has today announced the release of Silver Eye: Deluxe Edition, out on the 6th July on Mute. The set includes a re-recording of the original album’s track ‘Ocean’, now performed as a duet with […]

Swedish folk-duo FIRST AID KIT announce headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building Monday 22nd October
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Swedish folk-duo FIRST AID KIT announce headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building Monday 22nd October

May 21, 2018 XS Noize

Swedish folk-duo First Aid Kit is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Monday 22nd October 2018. First Aid Kit released their fourth studio album in January to mass critical […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY Shares the self-directed video for “All My Dreams”
Gigs

RÓISÍN MURPHY Shares the self-directed video for “All My Dreams”

May 18, 2018 XS Noize

From Moloko onwards, Róisín Murphy has always gravitated towards a deep groove. But here, with Baltimore maverick musician/producer/DJ Maurice Fulton, she’s gone and made some of the most hip-twitching, pleasure-centre-stimulating music of her life. Today […]

THE JOY FORMIDABLE make triumphant return with new song, video and headline London show at The Lexington
Gigs

THE JOY FORMIDABLE make triumphant return with new song, video and headline London show at The Lexington

May 18, 2018 XS Noize

As The Joy Formidable prepares for their sold-out show at Meltdown Festival next month, the Welsh trio is ready to share a brand new track from their forthcoming album, and announce a UK headline date […]

GLASVEGAS to perform debut album in its entirety in a run of special 10-year anniversary shows
Gigs

GLASVEGAS to perform debut album in its entirety in a run of special 10-year anniversary shows

May 18, 2018 XS Noize

Glasvegas to perform debut album in its entirety in a run of special 10-year anniversary shows. To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the release of their Mercury-nominated self-titled platinum-selling debut album the band announce […]

NINE INCH NAILS release new song "GOD BREAK DOWN THE DOOR" today - 'BAD WITCH' is released on 22nd June 2018
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NINE INCH NAILS release new song “GOD BREAK DOWN THE DOOR” today – ‘BAD WITCH’ is released on 22nd June 2018

May 17, 2018 XS Noize

Nine Inch Nails’ “God Break Down the Door” – heard on Beats 1 this morning – is now available everywhere. Download/stream the track HERE or view the visualizer BELOW. Listen to Trent Reznor’s conversation with […]

CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS - Unveils New Single 'Girlfriend' + UK Tour Dates for November
Gigs

CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS – Unveils New Single ‘Girlfriend’ + UK Tour Dates for November

May 17, 2018 XS Noize

CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS today makes her eagerly anticipated comeback with new single Girlfriend, available to stream and download now via Because Music. Debuted as Annie Mac’s ‘Hottest Record In The World’ on BBC Radio […]

JAMES announce new album “LIVING IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES” released on 3rd August
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JAMES announce new album “LIVING IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES” released on 3rd August

May 16, 2018 XS Noize

James has announced the release of their new album Living In Extraordinary Times. Released on 3rd August, the album is produced by Mercury and Brit Award winner Charlie Andrew (whose previous work includes alt-J and […]

ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS Announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 31st July 2018
News

ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS Announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 31st July 2018

May 16, 2018 XS Noize

ARIA Award-winning indie-folk band, All Our Exes Live in Texas, are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 31st July 2018. All Our Exes Live in Texas is a fantasy draft […]

THE CORAL announce new album 'Move Through The Dawn' to be released August 17th
News

THE CORAL announce headline UK tour, October 2018

May 15, 2018 XS Noize

Having recently supported Manic Street Preachers on their Arena tour, The Coral announce a UK headline tour in October following the release of their new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’. The influential Hoylake band’s first […]

FREYA RIDINGS announces headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Tuesday 23rd October
News

FREYA RIDINGS announces headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Tuesday 23rd October

May 15, 2018 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Freya Ridings is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 23rd October 2018. Following the success of her single ‘Lost Without You’, which has now surpassed 13 million […]

THE WEDDING PRESENT announce (TOMMY 30TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW) @ The Limelight 2, Belfast, Thursday 26th July
News

THE WEDDING PRESENT announce (TOMMY 30TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW) @ The Limelight 2, Belfast, Thursday 26th July

May 14, 2018 XS Noize

British indie-rock group The Wedding Present are pleased to announce a Belfast headline show to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of their first singles collection, Tommy at The Limelight 2 on Thursday 26th […]

SUPERGRASS' DANNY GOFFEY announces new album 'Schtick!' & own festival 1
Gigs

Supergrass’ DANNY GOFFEY releases ‘Sick Holiday’ + announces Goffstonbury lineup

May 14, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Danny Goffey releases ‘Sick Holiday’, the latest single from his new album ‘Schtick!’ released June 22nd on Distiller Records. He has also announced the lineup for Goffstonbury, his own Glastonbury-placeholder festival taking place at […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB release new single 'You Opened Up My Heart' - Listen Now!
Gigs

THE SLOW READERS CLUB enter UK Top 20 with new album ‘Build A Tower’

May 14, 2018 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club are celebrating their Top 20 chart debut with their new album Build A Tower, which went straight into the Official UK album chart at number 18 on, no.10 in the physical […]

SLAYER kicks off final tour at Dublin's 3ARENA on November 1st
Gigs

SLAYER kicks off final tour at Dublin’s 3ARENA on November 1st

May 11, 2018 XS Noize

Having made some of the most brutally aggressive music ever created, being one of four bands that defined an entire musical genre and the band other heavy acts are measured against and aspire to…after nearly […]

COURTNEY BARNETT shares ‘Sunday Roast’ - Watch Video
Gigs

COURTNEY BARNETT shares ‘Sunday Roast’ – Watch Video

May 11, 2018 XS Noize

Today Courtney Barnett shares ‘Sunday Roast’, the fourth single from her highly anticipated album “Tell Me How You Really Feel” which is released next Friday. ‘Sunday Roast’ (which was given a very special limited release […]

KING KONG COMPANY Announce Headline Belfast Show @ THE LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday, March 2ND, 2018
News

Irish electronic dance group KING KONG COMPANY play Belfast’s LIMELIGHT 2 this Saturday

May 11, 2018 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Limelight show in 2017, Irish electronic dance group King Kong Company are pleased to announce a headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Saturday, May 12th, 2018. King Kong Company […]

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