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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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PAUL DRAPER - Includes BELFAST in massive new UK tour
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PAUL DRAPER – Includes BELFAST in massive new UK tour

September 12, 2017 XS Noize

Paul Draper has announced a major new tour alongside release details for a new single. Watch a lyric video for Grey House BELOW. Following on from his first solo live dates – shows that sold […]

DHANI HARRISON - Announces debut solo album with first single
Gigs

Dhani Harrison – Shares new track taken from new album IN///PARALLEL

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Dhani Harrison, whose first solo album IN///PARALLEL will be released on 6th October through BMG Records, released a new song today. ‘Admiral of Upside Down’ is the second single and last track from his forthcoming […]

Newport’s biggest rap group GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN are back with new album "FEAR OF A WELSH PLANET"
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Newport’s biggest rap group GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN are back with new album “FEAR OF A WELSH PLANET”

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Newport’s biggest rap group Goldie Lookin Chain are back with their TWENTIETH (!) album and this time they’re aiming to resolve international political discord with a bold plan for peaceful Welsh dominance. FEAR OF A […]

MARILYN MANSUN - Confirms October 6 release for "Heaven Upside Down." Listen to New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE”
Gigs

MARILYN MANSUN – Confirms October 6 release for “Heaven Upside Down.” Listen to New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE”

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Marilyn Manson confirms October 6 release for Heaven Upside Down. New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE” trolls the dark frenetic territory that made Manson a God-like figure to so many. The ten tracks […]

Manchester ‘Neu Cinematic’ four-piece EMBERS have announced the release of new single 'Until The Dawn' - Listen
News

Manchester ‘Neu Cinematic’ four-piece EMBERS have announced the release of new single ‘Until The Dawn’ – Listen

September 8, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester ‘Neu Cinematic’ four-piece Embers have announced the release of new single Until The Dawn through AWAL, with both the track and a striking live video – Watch BELOW. The band have also announced two […]

WATCH: "Burning Flame" the latest video from THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC
Gigs

Canadian alt-folk band THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC are going on a European tour

September 8, 2017 XS Noize

Canadian alt-folk band The Franklin Electric are going on a European tour and are coming back to the UK’s capital city, London for a show next month The 4-piece, Jon Matte, Adam Passalacqua, Ken Pressé […]

NJ-based rockers THE SKULLERS drop new track "Pressure Face" - Listen
Gigs

NJ-based rockers THE SKULLERS drop new track “Pressure Face” – Listen

September 8, 2017 XS Noize

Jack Skuller (vox, guitar), despite his youth, could certainly be viewed as music industry veteran. The prodigious talent released his first single at the age of 14 on Bar/None Records, setting the stage for an […]

HOWIE PAYNE - has announced details of his long-awaited new album ‘Mountain’, to be released on October 27th
Gigs

HOWIE PAYNE – has announced details of his long-awaited new album ‘Mountain’, to be released on October 27th

September 8, 2017 XS Noize

Howie Payne has announced details of his long-awaited new album ‘Mountain’, to be released on October 27th on Full Stack Records. The new album, The Stands’ frontman’s first since his 2009 Ethan Johns-produced debut ‘Bright […]

U2 - Unveil first SONGS OF EXPERIENCE single: “YOU’RE THE BEST THING ABOUT ME" - Listen Here
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U2 – Unveil first SONGS OF EXPERIENCE single: “YOU’RE THE BEST THING ABOUT ME” – Listen Here

September 6, 2017 XS Noize

“You’re The Best Thing About Me,” the first single from U2’s highly anticipated 14th studio album, Songs of Experience, is released today. Accompanied by exclusive art, the new single features a sleeve image of The […]

STEREOPHONICS - Release new track 'CAUGHT BY THE WIND' from new album 'SCREAM ABOVE THE SOUNDS'
News

STEREOPHONICS – Release new track ‘CAUGHT BY THE WIND’ from new album ‘SCREAM ABOVE THE SOUNDS’

September 6, 2017 XS Noize

The return of Stereophonics gathers pace as they share the new track ‘Caught By The Wind’ together with its accompanying video. The track is the second to preview the October 27th release of their new […]

MILBURN - Announce Brand New Album 'Time'
New Music

MILBURN – Announce Brand New Album ‘Time’

September 1, 2017 XS Noize

MILBURN will release their brand new record ‘Time’ on September 29th via Red Essential. The album is the first full-length LP since the band’s 2007 release ‘These Are The Facts’. The first single to be […]

BILLY BRAGG - Announces new song ‘King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood’ - Listen HERE
New Music

Listen to ‘WHY WE BUILD THE WALL’ the new single from BILLY BRAGG

September 1, 2017 XS Noize

Billy Bragg, who will play Rivfest in Warrington this weekend before heading out to North America for the first leg of his ‘Bridges Not Walls’ tour at the end of September, releases a new single […]

FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD to release special-edition vinyl 2LP & CD of classic debut album 'WELCOME TO THE PLEASUREDOME'
News

FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD to release special-edition vinyl 2LP & CD of classic debut album ‘WELCOME TO THE PLEASUREDOME’

September 1, 2017 XS Noize

With three huge No.1 hit singles plus a multi-million selling 1984 No.1 debut double album to back them up, it’s difficult to over-estimate Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s impact upon British pop music in the mid-Eighties. […]

NOTHING BUT THIEVES - Reveal new track "Broken Machine"
News

NOTHING BUT THIEVES – Reveal new track “Broken Machine”

September 1, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Nothing But Thieves reveal an exclusive performance of their new track “Broken Machine”, the title track from their second album released next week. Check it out BELOW. The band’s highly anticipated second album, “Broken […]

PET SHOP BOYS - Announce second set of 'catalogue' releases: 'YES' and 'ELYSIUM'
New Music

PET SHOP BOYS – Announce second set of ‘catalogue’ releases: ‘YES’ and ‘ELYSIUM’

August 31, 2017 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys will release the second set of albums in their definitive ‘Catalogue: 1985-2012’ series of reissues of all their Parlophone studio albums. This second set sees the PSB albums ‘Yes’ from 2009 and […]

U2 - unveil a performance video of new album track "The Blackout” - Watch HERE
Gigs

U2 – unveil a performance video of new album track “The Blackout” – Watch HERE

August 30, 2017 XS Noize

U2 have shared a performance video of new album track “The Blackout” via Facebook Live HERE. The performance video was directed by Richie Smyth and filmed in front of a live audience of fans in […]

TAYLOR SWIFT Interpolates RIGHT SAID FRED'S 'I'm Too Sexy'!
News

TAYLOR SWIFT Interpolates RIGHT SAID FRED’S ‘I’m Too Sexy’!

August 29, 2017 XS Noize

Taylor Swift’s first single from her long-awaited and highly anticipated 6th studio album Reputation has arrived. The multi-award winning Swift has given Right Said Fred a writing credit on the single ‘Look What You Made […]

THE NATIONAL announce new album, new track + world tour
News

THE NATIONAL – Share new song and video for ‘Day I Die’ – Listen

August 29, 2017 XS Noize

The National shared their latest track ‘Day I Die’ from their forthcoming album Sleep Well Beast. The video, which was directed by Casey Reas, compresses the frenetic energy of performing with the grind of touring. […]

KASABIAN -  Announce 11 Date UK Tour
Gigs

KASABIAN – Announce 11 Date UK Tour

August 25, 2017 XS Noize

As Kasabian prepare to make Reading/Leeds 2017 their own, the band have announced a must see 11 date UK arena tour for November/December ensuring they make this year their best ever. Since releasing their glorious […]

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING - Announce their biggest ever tour for spring 2018
Gigs

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING – Announce their biggest ever tour for spring 2018

August 25, 2017 XS Noize

Everything Everything have announced their latest UK and Ireland tour, kicking off in February 2018 at Dublin Olympia before culminating on 10 March at Alexandra Palace in London. The Alexandra Palace show will see them […]

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