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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
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          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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EDITORS unveil video for 'Darkness At The Door' - the new single to be lifted from top 10 album 'Violence'
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EDITORS unveil video for ‘Darkness At The Door’ – the new single to be lifted from top 10 album ‘Violence’

April 17, 2018 XS Noize

Editors today announce ‘Darkness At The Door’ as the next single to be taken from their critically acclaimed Top 10 album ‘Violence’. Filmed at the band’s sold out headline show at Amsterdam’s 17,000 capacity Ziggo […]

GANG OF FOUR Releases ‘IVANKA (THINGS YOU CAN’T HAVE)’ Single 1
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GANG OF FOUR Releases ‘IVANKA (THINGS YOU CAN’T HAVE)’ Single

April 16, 2018 XS Noize

GANG OF FOUR today release “Ivanka (Things You Can’t Have)”, the second single from the forthcoming “Complicit” EP, due out April 20, 2018. The new track is a co-production between Andy Gill and Ben Hillier […]

THE DAMNED on track for first UK Top 10 album in 41 years.
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THE DAMNED on track for first UK Top 10 album in 41 years.

April 16, 2018 XS Noize

British punk rock icons The Damned are on course to enter the UK album chart in the top 10 for the first time in their 41 year career. Their Visconti produced album ‘Evil Spirits’ is […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY Announce Debut LP + Unveil New Single 'Andrei Rublev'
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY Announce Debut LP + Unveil New Single ‘Andrei Rublev’

April 16, 2018 XS Noize

Liverpool psychedelic rockers The Vryll Society announce the arrival of their latest psych-driven single Andrei Rublev, creating further anticipation ahead of the release of their debut album this summer. Inspired by scenes from Andre Tarkovsky’s […]

Those with Music Potential come together for a special evening at Oh Yeah this April 17th
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Those with Music Potential come together for a special evening at Oh Yeah this April 17th

April 16, 2018 XS Noize

The participants of Music Potential Belfast, a project facilitated by The Oh Yeah Music Centre on behalf of London based Capital XTRA Radio is set to showcase the results of their work on Tuesday 17th […]

#20: XS Noize Music Podcast: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre 2
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BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE Announce New Album – out 1st June

April 16, 2018 XS Noize

Brian Jonestown Massacre will release the first of 2 new albums in 2018; ‘Something Else’ is out on 1st June on a Recordings. The album, which is available on 180grm white vinyl, was recorded and […]

BIFFY CLYRO Announce 'MTV Unplugged' Album + Belfast Waterfront Show, Sunday 16th September 1
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BIFFY CLYRO Announce ‘MTV Unplugged’ Album + Belfast Waterfront Show, Sunday 16th September

April 13, 2018 XS Noize

Although their live shows are best known for their electrifying and explosive energy, Biffy Clyro has often demonstrated that their songs possess an added poignancy when stripped back to their essence. Now the band can […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE debut “SKY FULL OF SONG” - Watch Now
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE debut “SKY FULL OF SONG” – Watch Now

April 13, 2018 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine unveil a brand new track, “Sky Full Of Song” today. Listen and watch the A.G. Rojas-directed video BELOW. In partnership with Record Store Day, a limited edition, double A-side 7” vinyl […]

SNOW PATROL: CONFIRM Northern Ireland tour dates
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SNOW PATROL premiere new song and video, “LIFE ON EARTH” – Watch Now

April 13, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Snow Patrol debut their music video for “Life On Earth,” a new song from Wildness, the band’s first record in seven years. The music video was premiered today by British Astronaut Tim Peake and […]

R.E.M's Peter Buck and Joseph Arthur announce new album Arthur Buck
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R.E.M’s Peter Buck and Joseph Arthur announce new album Arthur Buck

April 11, 2018 XS Noize

Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck, (of R.E.M. fame) will release their debut album, Arthur Buck , on June 15th, 2018 via New West Records. The 11-song set was produced by Joseph Arthur and mixed by […]

JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN announces headline Belfast show at The Black Box Tuesday 14th August 2018
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JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN announces headline Belfast show at The Black Box Tuesday 14th August 2018

April 10, 2018 XS Noize

American singer-songwriter and producer Joan As Police Woman is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Black Box on Tuesday 14th August 2018. The new album ‘Damned Devotion’ was released in February of […]

Seattle rock ‘n’ roll fourpiece THUNDERPUSSY'S self-titled debut album set for release May 25th
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Seattle rock ‘n’ roll fourpiece THUNDERPUSSY’S self-titled debut album set for release May 25th

April 10, 2018 XS Noize

  Seattle rock ‘n’ roll fourpiece Thunderpussy’s highly-anticipated, self-titled debut album is set for release on May 25th via Virgin EMI/ Republic Records. Today they unveil their new single ‘Thunderpussy’ from the album – listen here. […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND release new single ‘SEATBELTS FOR AEROPLANES’ - Listen Now!
Gigs

Belfast band BRAND NEW FRIEND named as SNOW PATROL support for Irish tour

April 10, 2018 XS Noize

Fresh from a UK tour with Pretty Vicious and Irish dates with Feeder, BRAND NEW FRIEND release the title track of their forthcoming debut album,’ SEATBELTS FOR AEROPLANES’. The band have also been confirmed for […]

THE MAGIC NUMBERS Share new single ‘Ride Against The Wind’ - Listen
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THE MAGIC NUMBERS Share new single ‘Ride Against The Wind’ – Listen

April 8, 2018 XS Noize

I never wanted to be a part of anything, the cool kids at school, the pretend outlaws. I was always an outsider, we’ve always been an outsider band. We don’t fit in, never have and […]

JOHNNY MARR Announces New Album 'CALL THE COMET' To Be Released June 15th 3
New Music

JOHNNY MARR Announces New Album ‘CALL THE COMET’ To Be Released June 15th

April 8, 2018 XS Noize

The Smiths ’ guitar legend and NME Godlike Genius Award -winner, Johnny Marr, has announced a third solo album, Call The Comet to be released June 15th. From the 12-track collection, he shares ” The […]

MARTIN SEXTON announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 Friday 2nd November 2018
News

MARTIN SEXTON announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 Friday 2nd November 2018

April 6, 2018 XS Noize

American singer-songwriter Martin Sexton is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 02nd November 2018. In 2018 Martin is touring in support of his ninth studio release Mixtape of […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new song 'Liverpool Revisited' - Listen
New Music

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new song ‘Liverpool Revisited’ – Listen

April 6, 2018 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers Share Final Track Before Album Release Next Week. “The title ‘Resistance is Futile’ and the cover image just fit together perfectly. The sleeve is a vintage photograph of one of the last […]

MIDDLE KIDS Announce debut album 'Lost Friends' - check out first single 'MISTAKE'
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MIDDLE KIDS – Share New Single “On My Knees” from New Album “Lost Friends” – Listen

April 5, 2018 XS Noize

Australian trio Middle Kids will release their debut album Lost Friends next month, and today they share new single “On My Knees”. The band explain the track is “about rejecting the value system of the […]

ARCTIC MONKEYS Announce New Album 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino' - Watch Trailer 1
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ARCTIC MONKEYS Announce New Album ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’ – Watch Trailer

April 5, 2018 XS Noize

Arctic Monkeys return with their sixth album, entitled Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino on Friday May 11, 2018. Produced by James Ford and Alex Turner, the album was recorded in Los Angeles, Paris and London. […]

BEN HOWARD shares new single 'A Boat To An Island On The Wall' - Listen
Gigs

BEN HOWARD shares new single ‘A Boat To An Island On The Wall’ – Listen

April 5, 2018 XS Noize

A Boat To An Island On The Wall is the first new music that Ben and his band have shared since the release of his number 1 charting second album, I Forget Where We Were, […]

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