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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 […]

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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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Everything But The Girl
New Music

EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL reveal new track ‘Caution To The Wind’ from upcoming album ‘Fuse’

February 22, 2023 XS Noize

Everything But The Girl have today revealed their new track “Caution To The Wind” and its accompanying lyric video. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album ‘Fuse’ out 21 April and is the […]

Depeche Mode
Gigs

DEPECHE MODE announce 29 additional North American dates on the Memento Mori World Tour

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

Following the rapturous reception to their new single “Ghosts Again,” Depeche Mode have added a new Fall leg of North American tour dates to the Memento Mori Tour, which will support Memento Mori, their forthcoming […]

The Lottery Winners
Gigs

THE LOTTERY WINNERS release new video & single ‘Money’ featuring Shaun Ryder

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

The Lottery Winners have released the new single and video for their collaboration with fellow Mancunion Shaun Ryder, ‘Money’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Anxiety Replacement Therapy’ out 28th April on Modern Sky UK. The […]

Alison Goldfrapp
Gigs

ALISON GOLDFRAPP & PAUL WOOLFORD release their new collaboration ‘Fever’

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

Today, electronic pop auteur Alison Goldfrapp and the esteemed house and techno mainstay Paul Woolford step up to the plate to deliver the euphoric, piano-driven collaboration “Fever”, following hot on the heels of Digging Deeper, […]

The Gulps
Gigs

THE GULPS reveal warped video for new track ‘Mirror Mirror’

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

A contorted cut that arrives as a more-than-apt accompaniment to their shapeshifting indie-rock track, the video for “Mirror Mirror” is just like stepping through a hall of infinity mirrors and “explores the diverse ‘shards’ of […]

Far From Saints
Gigs

Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones’ new band FAR FROM SAINTS announce debut live show

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

Having recently unveiled their debut track ‘Let’s Turn This Back Around’, Far From Saints today announce details of their debut live show at London’s EartH Theatre on June 5th 2023. ‘Let’s Turn This Back Around’ […]

THE ORB
New Music

THE ORB announce their 18th album ‘Prism’ & share video for lead track ‘Living In Recycled Times’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

‘Prism’ begins with the epic winding journey of ‘H.O.M.E’, which features a poem by Paterson, and traverses through dark ambient into star-surfing Fingers-style house, before ‘Why Can You Be In Two Places At Once…’ kicks […]

Ben Folds
Gigs

BEN FOLDS to release his new album ‘What Matters Most’ on June 2 – Listen to first single ‘Winslow Gardens’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

Ben Folds will release his new album What Matters Most on June 2 via New West Records. The 10-song set was co-produced by Folds and Joe Pisapia (K.D. Lang, Guster) in East Nashville, TN and […]

beabadoobee
Gigs

beabadoobee shares video for new single ‘Glue Song’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

beabadoobee returns with new single ‘Glue Song’. Teased via her social media and in recent live performances, including her NPR Tiny Desk Concert, the unreleased track has fast become an online fan favourite and is […]

BØLZER
Gigs

BØLZER announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 with special guests Abduction on June 2nd 2023

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

Swiss extreme metal duo Bølzer are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 2 with special guests Abduction on June 2nd 2023. An intuitive art project born from raw passion; musical ecstasy […]

Secret Machines
Gigs

SECRET MACHINES share new single ‘The Finalizer’ from new LP ‘The Moth, The Lizard, and the Secret Machines’

February 14, 2023 XS Noize

Secret Machines recently announced their forthcoming LP, The Moth, The Lizard, and the Secret Machines (due March 24, 2023), a somewhat “lost” record and their first new release since 2020’s Awake in the Brain Chamber. […]

Dropkick Murphys
New Music

DROPKICK MURPHYS share ‘All You Tories’ in solidarity with RMT & NHS Strikers

February 14, 2023 XS Noize

Following the band’s anticipated run of UK & Irish arena dates, Dropkick Murphys are sharing special live footage of ‘All You Tories’, an incredibly powerful rework of ‘All You Fonies (Bound To Lose)’. The original […]

Temples
New Music

TEMPLES share new track ‘Cicada’ from forthcoming new album ‘Exotico’

February 14, 2023 XS Noize

Temples have today shared a new track, ‘Cicada’, the latest to be taken from their forthcoming fourth album, Exotico. The Sean Ono Lennon-produced album will be released on ATO Records on Friday 14th April 2023. […]

Friendly Fires
Gigs

FRIENDLY FIRES announce two new 15th year anniversary shows of classic debut album ‘FRIENDLY FIRES’

February 14, 2023 XS Noize

Following their sold out London shows later this month, Friendly Fires have today announced two new dates to their 15th year anniversary celebrations. These will take place at Norwich Waterfront on Saturday 13th May and […]

Becky Hill
Gigs

BECKY HILL announces Custom House Square, Belfast show on Wednesday 23rd August

February 14, 2023 XS Noize

Two-time Brit-award winning singer-songwriter Becky Hill has announced her biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Wednesday 23rd August 2023. Cementing her reputation as the Queen of Dance music, Becky Hill’s […]

The Lemon Twigs
Gigs

THE LEMON TWIGS announce new album ‘Everything Harmony’ & UK tour dates

February 13, 2023 XS Noize

Today, The Lemon Twigs announce the release of their fourth studio album, “Everything Harmony”, out May 5th on Captured Tracks. “Everything Harmony” is a tour de force that arrives as a full realisation of the […]

Duran Duran
Gigs

DURAN DURAN confirm Jake Shears and LIA LIA will join their FUTURE PAST UK and Ireland tour

February 13, 2023 XS Noize

Duran Duran has confirmed special guests Jake Shears and LIA LIA will join their FUTURE PAST UK and Ireland headline arena tour, taking place through April and May 2023. Renowned for his work as lead […]

u2
Gigs

U2 announce ‘U2: UV Achtung Baby Live At The Sphere’ – a special run of shows in Las Vegas

February 13, 2023 XS Noize

U2 have announced – ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At The Sphere’ – a special run of shows marking the band’s first live outing in four years – will see the world’s biggest rock band launch […]

Nik Kershaw
Gigs

NIK KERSHAW announces ‘No Glitz, Just Hitz!’ UK tour

February 13, 2023 XS Noize

For the first time in 11 years, the small but perfectly formed Nik Kershaw and his fabulous band embark on a small but perfectly formed tour of the UK. The ‘No Glitz, Just Hitz’ tour […]

Moss Kena
New Music

MOSS KENA shares video for uplifting new single ‘Light It Up’

February 13, 2023 XS Noize

Moss Kena kickstarts 2023 with the irresistibly uplifting anthem ‘Light It Up’. The feel-good tune recalls hazy summer days, reflecting on Kena’s own troubled past and overcoming his struggles with addiction in order to bring […]

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