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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
        • Album Reviews

          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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Tide Lines
Gigs

TIDE LINES share brand new single ‘Rivers In The Light’

July 21, 2022 XS Noize

Taking a self-produced, self-released album into the upper reaches of the charts is a big ask at the best of times – let alone for a band in the middle of lockdown who had established […]

ROBYNHITCHCOCK
Gigs

ROBYN HITCHCOCK announces new album ‘Shufflemania!’ – out 21st October

July 21, 2022 XS Noize

Robyn Hitchcock has announced the long-awaited release of Shufflemania!, arriving via Tiny Ghost Records on 21st October.  Pre-orders – including limited edition blue vinyl, classic black vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital download, are available now exclusively at www.robynhitchcock.com. The veteran British […]

The Afghan Whigs
Gigs

THE AFGHAN WHIGS release new single ‘A Line Of Shots’

July 20, 2022 XS Noize

Today, The Afghan Whigs release “A Line Of Shots,” the band’s third single from their upcoming album How Do You Burn? set for release on September 9, 2022 via Royal Cream/BMG. After feeling the audience’s […]

The Luka State
Gigs

THE LUKA STATE announce ‘The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same’ album preview tour

July 20, 2022 XS Noize

Fresh from a storming set at 2000trees, The Luka State are now excited to announce details of a UK intimate tour this autumn. ‘The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same’ tour will […]

Tom Chaplin
Gigs

TOM CHAPLIN releases new single ‘Gravitational’ from new album ‘Midpoint’ – out September 2nd

July 20, 2022 XS Noize

Following the announcement of his forthcoming new album, Midpoint, Tom Chaplin has released the second song from the record ‘Gravitational’. Midpoint comes out on September 2nd on BMG. An infectious indie-pop banger produced by Ethan […]

THE WEDDING PRESENT announce the 30th anniversary reissue of The Hit Parade
Gigs

THE WEDDING PRESENT announce the 30th anniversary reissue of The Hit Parade

July 19, 2022 XS Noize

In 1992, The Wedding Present released a limited edition single every month, each featuring an original track on the A side and a cover on the B side. The tracks were compiled on two albums: […]

ZIGGY ALBERTS announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 5th June 2023
Gigs

ZIGGY ALBERTS announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 5th June 2023

July 19, 2022 XS Noize

Australian independent singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts has announced his REWIND TOUR, which will see him visit UK/Ireland in 2023 for the first time since his rapturously received and sold-out headline run in 2019. The tour will […]

BLANCMANGE will release the new album 'Private View' on 30 Sept - Listen to new track 'Take Me'
Gigs

BLANCMANGE will release the new album ‘Private View’ on 30 Sept – Listen to new track ‘Take Me’

July 18, 2022 XS Noize

On 30 September – BLANCMANGE – will release the new album: Private View. Marking a return to London Records, almost 40 years since the label released the band’s debut, the release is preceded by the […]

GANG OF YOUTHS announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Tuesday 15th November 1
Gigs

GANG OF YOUTHS announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Tuesday 15th November

July 18, 2022 XS Noize

Gang Of Youths were formed in Sydney, Australia in 2011 by Dave Le’aupepe and some like-minded mates. Within months of their first gig, they’d started to attract a rabid fanbase enraptured by their expansive, widescreen […]

GERRY CINNAMON closes his UK summer dates in style at Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow 1
Gigs

GERRY CINNAMON closes his UK summer dates in style at Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow

July 17, 2022 XS Noize

Scottish phenomenon Gerry Cinnamon closes his UK summer dates in style in front of 100,000 people at Scotland’s national football stadium. Performing for 50,000 fans at Glasgow’s Hampden Park last night with another sold-out night […]

ORBITAL to release new album: "30 Something" on 29 July - Listen to "Where Is It Going?" (feat. Stephen Hawking) 1
Gigs

ORBITAL to release new album: “30 Something” on 29 July – Listen to “Where Is It Going?” (feat. Stephen Hawking)

July 15, 2022 XS Noize

Orbital will release the new album: 30 Something – on 29 July. The release is preceded by the single “Where Is It Going? (feat. Stephen Hawking)”. Available on double CD, quadruple LP boxset and digital […]

SAM FENDER releases new track 'Alright' ahead of huge Finsbury Park headline show
Gigs

SAM FENDER releases new track ‘Alright’ ahead of huge Finsbury Park headline show

July 15, 2022 XS Noize

Sam Fender shares a new track, ‘Alright’. The track was recorded during the initial recording sessions for Sam’s number 1 charting second album, Seventeen Going Under, and lands now during a triumphant Summer of festival […]

PASTEL share new video for single 'Escape' including footage from Knebworth gig
Gigs

PASTEL share new video for single ‘Escape’ including footage from Knebworth gig

July 15, 2022 XS Noize

Having been personally chosen by Liam Gallagher to open his biblical Knebworth Park weekender, Pastel’s performance showed that the newcomers are natural stars on the biggest of stages. Now the Manchester quintet release their first […]

Saving Grace, the musical collective featuring Robert Plant announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show on 25th October 2022 1
Gigs

Saving Grace, the musical collective featuring Robert Plant announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show on 25th October 2022

July 15, 2022 XS Noize

Saving Grace, the musical collective featuring former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, have today announced that they are returning to perform a string of Irish shows this autumn, including a set in Belfast’s Ulster Hall […]

MARCUS MUMFORD announces debut solo album - Hear first single 'Cannibal'
News

MARCUS MUMFORD announces debut solo album – Hear first single ‘Cannibal’

July 14, 2022 XS Noize

On 16th Sep, Marcus Mumford will release his debut solo album, (self-titled) via Island Records. Produced by Blake Mills (Alabama Shakes, Jim James), the album includes features from Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo and Monica […]

Multi-million-streaming artist RIOPY shares official video to new track ‘The First Waltz’
Gigs

Multi-million-streaming artist RIOPY shares official video to new track ‘The First Waltz’

July 14, 2022 XS Noize

Following the first leg of a sold-out European tour which included a sold-out date in London at Union Chapel, RIOPY – the self-taught Franco-British pianist/composer with nearly half a billion streams to his name and […]

OCTOBER DRIFT announce a UK headline tour for October 2022
Gigs

OCTOBER DRIFT announce a UK headline tour for October 2022

July 14, 2022 XS Noize

October Drift have announced a UK headline tour for October 2022. The 11-date tour will start in Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach on October 19th and finish in Exeter, Cavern on October 31st, the band will play […]

American singer and musician SCARYPOOLPARTY to play a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 this Saturday 16th July 2022 1
Gigs

American singer and musician SCARYPOOLPARTY to play a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 this Saturday 16th July 2022

July 14, 2022 XS Noize

American singer and musician Scarypoolparty is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 16th July 2022. For much of the past few years, Alejandro Aranda, aka Scarypoolparty, has lived in […]

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND announce 2023 UK stadium & outdoor shows 1
Gigs

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND announce 2023 UK stadium & outdoor shows

July 14, 2022 XS Noize

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will mark their return to the UK next May 2023 with a string of stadium shows across the country following the tremendous success of the European tour dates […]

LARKIN POE unveil smoldering title track from eagerly awaited new album Blood Harmony 2
Gigs

LARKIN POE unveil smoldering title track from eagerly awaited new album Blood Harmony

July 13, 2022 XS Noize

Larkin Poe – the GRAMMY® Award-nominated duo of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell – have shared “Blood Harmony,”. The smouldering title track from their upcoming sixth studio album. Blood Harmony arrives via […]

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