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        • The Strokes
          News

          The Strokes announce seventh album ‘Reality Awaits’ and share new single ‘Going Shopping’

          April 7, 2026

          Reality Awaits, the seventh studio album from The Strokes, is set for release on June 26 via Cult Records/RCA Records. The new single “Going Shopping” is out now. Recorded in Costa Rica with producer Rick […]

          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 […]

  • 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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LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher Rocks Belfast's SSE Arena 1
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LIAM GALLAGHER shares new single ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’ – Listen Now!

November 27, 2020 XS Noize

Today Liam Gallagher shares his new festive single ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’. Liam co-wrote the song with Simon Aldred of Cherry Ghost with Andrew Wyatt producing. This is a timeless track and perfect for this […]

RUN DMC team up with 12on12 to release limited edition vinyl in tribute to JAM MASTER JAY 1
New Music

RUN DMC team up with 12on12 to release limited edition vinyl in tribute to JAM MASTER JAY

November 25, 2020 XS Noize

Following their acclaimed project with Travis Scott and fashion house Saint Laurent, 12on12 announce their latest collaboration with cultural icons and hip-hop legends RUN DMC. The pioneering New York group have curated an exclusive limited […]

CASSIA share new performance of ‘Do Right (Live From The Steam Room)’ - Watch Now!
Gigs

CASSIA share new performance of ‘Do Right (Live From The Steam Room)’ – Watch Now!

November 25, 2020 XS Noize

Released earlier this year, Cassia’s ‘Do Right’ encapsulates the serene atmosphere, irresistible hooks and uplifting lyricism that have enabled the band’s word-of-mouth following to flourish throughout 2020 and has become one of their most popular […]

BIRDPEN announce their sixth album ‘All Function One’ 1
New Music

BIRDPEN announce their sixth album ‘All Function One’

November 25, 2020 XS Noize

BirdPen is an English alternative electronic rock band formed by Dave Pen (also a singer and guitarist in Archive) and guitarist/keyboardist Mike Bird. Written, recorded and produced by the duo and mastered by Frank Arkwright […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS reveal video for new single 'Fault Lines'
New Music

WE ARE SCIENTISTS reveal video for new single ‘Fault Lines’

November 25, 2020 XS Noize

New York indie cult band We Are Scientists present the revealing video for new single ‘Fault Lines’, today. Unlike previous revealing moments in videos released by the band – such as Keith Murray’s state of […]

BRADFORD share video for new single 'Down-Faced Doll' - Watch Now!
New Music

BRADFORD share video for new single ‘Down-Faced Doll’ – Watch Now!

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

Today, BRADFORD premiere the haunting new video for “Down-Faced Doll”. Blending sinister imagery with pulse-quickening chase sequences, the official visuals for “Down-Faced Doll” further heighten the pitch-black themes explored by their latest single. Utilising footage […]

ARAB STRAP announce ‘As Days Get Dark’ their first album in 16 years + full UK & Irish tour
Gigs

ARAB STRAP announce ‘As Days Get Dark’ their first album in 16 years + full UK & Irish tour

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

“It’s about hopelessness and darkness,” says Aidan Moffat. “But in a fun way.” The Arab Strap frontman is speaking about the band’s seventh studio album ‘As Days Get Dark’, and their first since 2005’s ‘The […]

TAYLOR SWIFT'S “folklore: the long pond studio sessions” to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on 25th November 2
New Music

TAYLOR SWIFT’S “folklore: the long pond studio sessions” to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on 25th November

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner (The National), Jack Antonoff (Bleachers) and Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) created an album that crossed genres — a musical journey that allows us to cry and laugh, and during these trying […]

THE NATIONAL to reissue remastered early catalogue 4
New Music

THE NATIONAL to reissue remastered early catalogue

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

Twenty years on from the release of their self-titled debut album, The National are reissuing it along with 2003’s follow-up Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers and 2004’s Cherry Tree EP for release on February 26th, […]

STEVEN WILSON to release '1 of 1' box set for £10,000 to aid the Music Venue Trust 1
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STEVEN WILSON to release ‘1 of 1’ box set for £10,000 to aid the Music Venue Trust

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has announced details of a completely unique special edition of his forthcoming sixth album, THE FUTURE BITES. ULTRA DELUXE MUSIC PRODUCT ON OBSOLETE MEDIA will retail for £10,000. All proceeds will go directly […]

BEAR’S DEN announce new EP ‘Christmas, Hopefully’ - Out December 1st 1
New Music

BEAR’S DEN announce new EP ‘Christmas, Hopefully’ – Out December 1st

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the release of their critically-acclaimed record ‘Fragments’ in September, a collaborative release with noted producer and composer Paul Frith, Bear’s Den are now looking to cap off their 2020 with the unveiling […]

carolesdaughter releases video for new single 'Violent' - Watch Now!
New Music

carolesdaughter releases video for new single ‘Violent’ – Watch Now!

November 23, 2020 XS Noize

Alternative/pop artist carolesdaughter today releases her striking single “violent” across all platforms, along with a captivating and nostalgic lyric video that features her in a black spiked necklace, scissors in hand as she coolly cuts […]

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN unveils lyric video to new song 'Power Of Prayer'
News

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN unveils lyric video to new song ‘Power Of Prayer’

November 23, 2020 XS Noize

Bruce Springsteen has unveiled a lyric video to new song ‘Power Of Prayer’. Taken from his latest album ‘Letter To You’ (Columbia Records), the video will be available on all DSPs now. Released on 23rd […]

COURTNEY BARNETT announces a global livestream on Thursday 17th December from the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne
Gigs

COURTNEY BARNETT announces a global livestream on Thursday 17th December from the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne

November 23, 2020 XS Noize

Courtney Barnett has today announced that she will be performing a global Livestream on Thursday 17th December from the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne. The event will be available across multiple time zones for audiences around […]

Manchester-based quartet VENTRELLES share video for new single 'County Lines'
New Music

Manchester-based quartet VENTRELLES share video for new single ‘County Lines’

November 23, 2020 XS Noize

Ventrelles are a Manchester-based quartet headed by Phil Knox, fusing the styles of 80’s guitar groups such as Pale Fountains and Echo and the Bunnymen and sometimes darker tinged edges of The Chameleons and The […]

KATIE MELUA announces her first-ever worldwide Livestream concert
Gigs

KATIE MELUA shares video for new single ‘Joy’ – Watch Now!

November 23, 2020 XS Noize

Since her breakthrough as a teenager in 2003 with her debut album Call Off The Search, a six-times platinum seller in the UK, Katie Melua has become one of the world’s best-loved and most successful […]

CHARLOTTE JANE shares new single ‘Get It Right’ - Listen Now!
New Music

CHARLOTTE JANE shares new single ‘Get It Right’ – Listen Now!

November 20, 2020 XS Noize

Charlotte Jane’s debut EP ‘Nowhere To Hide’ established her as one of the UK’s brightest new voices. Quietly amassing millions of streams, it set her on the path to sell-out headline shows in London and […]

NILE RODGERS teams up with DJ CEDRIC GERVAIS and FRANKLIN to reimagine the CHIC classic ‘Everybody Dance’
New Music

NILE RODGERS teams up with DJ CEDRIC GERVAIS and FRANKLIN to reimagine the CHIC classic ‘Everybody Dance’

November 20, 2020 XS Noize

The legendary Nile Rodgers has teamed up with Global superstar DJ Cedric Gervais and rising talent Franklin to unveil a reworking of the CHIC 1978 iconic dance smash hit ‘Everybody Dance’. The new version includes […]

ROBBIE WILLIAMS today releases a brand new single ‘Can’t Stop Christmas’ 2
New Music

ROBBIE WILLIAMS today releases a brand new single ‘Can’t Stop Christmas’

November 20, 2020 XS Noize

Robbie Williams has today released a brand new single ‘Can’t Stop Christmas’, out now on Columbia Records. Sure to make spirits soar, ‘Can’t Stop Christmas’ is a fun take on the traditional Christmas song with cheeky […]

LANA DEL REY has recorded a special cover of 'Summertime' by George Gershwin - Listen Now!
New Music

LANA DEL REY has recorded a special cover of ‘Summertime’ by George Gershwin – Listen Now!

November 20, 2020 XS Noize

Lana Del Rey has recorded a special cover of ‘Summertime’ by George Gershwin to raise awareness and to give support to two major American orchestras, the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Lana […]

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