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        • U2
          News

          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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Skunk Anansie
Gigs

Skunk Anansie announce 2025 UK headline tour

October 14, 2024 XS Noize

British rock icons Skunk Anansie roar back into action next year with a huge UK headline tour in Spring 2025. Promising an entirely brand new production, the tour will usher in an exciting new era […]

the cure
Gigs

The Cure to live stream their only full live show of the year at Troxy in London for free

October 11, 2024 XS Noize

THE CURE will play their only full live show of the year at Troxy in London on 1st November, the night the band releases their long-awaited new album, ‘SONGS OF A LOST WORLD’. The show […]

The Waterboys
Gigs

The Waterboys announce three special shows for Summer 2025 in Belfast, Dublin & Cork

October 10, 2024 XS Noize

THE WATERBOYS have announced three special shows for Summer 2025, when they will play 3Arena Dublin (7th June), Live at Botanic Gardens Belfast (8th June) and Live at the Marquee Cork (10th July). The Waterboys […]

Aslan
Gigs

Aslan to play headline show at Limelight, Belfast this Saturday 12 October

October 9, 2024 XS Noize

After 40 years of playing with their frontman, Christy Dignam, Joe Jewell, Alan Downey, and Billy McGuiness, they know it’s not the same and never will be, but they have decided to continue playing their […]

Chalk
Gigs

Chalk announce headline show at Ulster Sports Club on Thursday 10th April 2025

October 9, 2024 XS Noize

Chalk is the three-piece project of award-winning musicians and filmmakers Ross Cullen, Benedict Goddard, and Luke Niblock. An informed mix of Dublin’s Guitar Band scene and the sweaty hardcore dance floors of their native Belfast, […]

Touché Amoré
Gigs

Touché Amoré announce Limelight, Belfast show on Wednesday 26th February 2025

October 8, 2024 XS Noize

For more than a decade, L.A. phenoms Touché Amoré have been a driving force as vanguards of the contemporary hardcore scene. Over the years, and across their discography, the band has probed and navigated anxiety, […]

The Sherlocks
Gigs

The Sherlocks announce UK & European headline tour for 2025

October 8, 2024 XS Noize

The Sherlocks are on a roll, the Sheffield indie favourites having smashed a massive homecoming show at Don Valley Bowl, bounded across Europe as guests to Keane confirmed to support Shed Seven on a 23-date […]

ED SHEERAN announces stadium tour dates for 2022 1
Gigs

Everything You Need To Know About Ed Sheeran in Madrid

October 7, 2024 XS Noize

Ed Sheeran is currently on his fourth concert tour, supporting his fifth studio album “Equals” (=) and his sixth studio album “Subtract” (–). “The Mathematics Tour” commenced on 23 April 2022 at Croke Park in […]

The Bluetones
Gigs

The Bluetones Return After a 14-Year Hiatus With New EP

October 7, 2024 XS Noize

The Bluetones, the legendary British indie rock band hailing from West London, have officially announced the release of their highly anticipated new EP, marking their first new music since 2010. This fresh release, which also […]

Stereophonics
Gigs

Stereophonics to headline Belsonic, Belfast on Thursday 5th June 2025

October 7, 2024 XS Noize

One of the UK’s most enduring and loved bands Stereophonics have today announced their biggest ever tour for summer 2025. Stadium Anthems promises to be a journey through the band’s incredible career, with no hit […]

They Might Be Giants
Gigs

They Might Be Giants to return to the UK & Ireland for ‘An Evening With They Might Be Giants: Flood, BOOK and Beyond’ 2024 UK Tour!

October 4, 2024 XS Noize

They Might Be Giants are returning to the UK & Ireland this November 2024 with their ‘An Evening With They Might Be Giants: Flood, BOOK and Beyond’ tour. The shows will include two sets that […]

Chesney Hawkes
Gigs

Chesney Hawkes announces his first full UK tour in over ten years

October 4, 2024 XS Noize

With his era-defining smash hit ‘The One and Only’, film star good looks and boy next door charm, Chesney Hawkes was one of the UK’s biggest pop stars of the ‘90s. Three decades on, and […]

Sister Ghost
Gigs

Irish artist Sister Ghost shares the playful video for her latest single ‘I Bite Back’

October 2, 2024 XS Noize

With her long-awaited debut album ‘Beyond The Water’ arriving at the end of October, Irish artist Sister Ghost has returned once again to deliver the playful new video for her latest offering “I Bite Back”. […]

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Gigs

Dua Lipa continues Radical Optimism Tour in London

October 2, 2024 XS Noize

2024 has been a monumental year for Albanian American artist Dua Lipa and 2025 will be even more following the launch of her third album, “Radical Optimism”, a standout performance at Glastonbury, and the announcement […]

Spiritualized
Gigs

Spiritualized announce ‘Pure Phase’ 30th Anniversary Tour

October 1, 2024 XS Noize

Spiritualized today announce news of a Pure Phase 30th Anniversary Tour, a special one-off series of UK dates in which the band will perform their seminal second album in full at shows in Glasgow, Manchester, […]

Country To Country
Gigs

Country To Country returns to SSE Arena, Belfast in March 2025

October 1, 2024 XS Noize

Country To Country returns once again in March 2025 for three days of country music across the United Kingdom, with a rotating line-up of country music’s biggest stars and most exciting newcomers travelling between London, […]

Bryan Adams
Gigs

Bryan Adams announces ‘Roll With The Punches’ May 2025 UK arena tour

September 30, 2024 XS Noize

Bryan Adams is set to embark on his ‘Roll With The Punches’ world tour in 2025, named after his soon-to-be-announced new studio album. The tour will see Adams and his band performing across the globe […]

Oasis
Gigs

Oasis Tour 2025 in London: Banned list of items at Wembley Stadium

September 27, 2024 XS Noize

On August 27, 2024, Oasis revealed their long-awaited reunion tour, titled the Oasis Live ’25 Reunion Tour, marking their first tour together in 15 years since going solo. The news was shared by Liam and […]

Kula Shaker
Gigs

Kula Shaker announce 19 date March/April 2025 Tour with Ocean Colour Scene

September 27, 2024 XS Noize

Following their sell out UK Tour earlier this year, Kula Shaker announce that they’ll be joining Ocean Colour Scene as very special guests on their 2025 UK tour. The tour, which kicks off on 27th […]

Ocean Colour Scene
Gigs

Ocean Colour Scene announce headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on Saturday 26th April 2025

September 27, 2024 XS Noize

Ocean Colour Scene remains one of the most successful -and most loved- bands of the modern era. Having spent six years fine-tuning their sound, they lit up the Britpop party, chalking up three Top 5 […]

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