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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
          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
        • 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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All the best music news, from Rock, Indie, Electronic, Alternative, Pop, and much more. News & music reviews on singers, songwriters, bands, release dates, videos, concerts, albums, musicians

James Blunt has released his brand new single ‘Bartender’ - Listen
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James Blunt has released his brand new single ‘Bartender’ – Listen

March 10, 2017 XS Noize

James Blunt has released his brand new single ‘Bartender’, which is taken from his forthcoming album ‘The Afterlove’, out on March 24th. The anthemic and hugely captivating new single is available to download now for […]

MAC DEMARCO - Releases Third Album 'This Old Dog' on May 5th, + Announces UK Shows
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MAC DEMARCO – Releases Third Album ‘This Old Dog’ on May 5th, + Announces UK Shows

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

Mac DeMarco will be playing two solo shows in Europe – a Berlin date at Marie Antoinette on Friday February 24th and a London show at Nambucca on Wednesday March 1st. The shows were announced […]

Little Dragon Announce New Album 'Season High', Watch Video for 'Sweet'
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Little Dragon Announce New Album ‘Season High’, Watch Video for ‘Sweet’

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

Grammy-nominated Little Dragon have announced their long-awaited new album ‘Season High’, out April 14th on CD & digitally via Because Music. In addition, standard vinyl & limited edition white vinyl (only available from independent record […]

U2 celebrate 30 years of THE JOSHUA TREE with an anniversary edition of the seminal record 1
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U2 celebrate 30 years of THE JOSHUA TREE with an anniversary edition of the seminal record

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

To mark 30 years since the release of U2’s fifth studio album The Joshua Tree, an anniversary edition of the seminal record will be released by Island Records on 2nd June 2017. Alongside the 11-track […]

Watch The Video For 'WAS IT REALLY WORTH IT?' The New Single by The Sherlocks
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Watch The Video For ‘WAS IT REALLY WORTH IT?’ The New Single by The Sherlocks

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

The Sherlocks release new single ‘Was It Really Worth It?’ due for release March 17th. The video is directed by Aella Jordan-Edge and stars Kiersten Wareing (Fishtank, Eastenders, The Take) and newcomer Connor McCarron (Neds) […]

Fleet Foxes Announce New Album 'Crack-Up'
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Fleet Foxes Announce New Album ‘Crack-Up’

March 7, 2017 XS Noize

On June 16, Fleet Foxes will release Crack-Up (Nonesuch Records), its long awaited and highly anticipated third album. Crack-Up comes six years after the 2011 release of Helplessness Blues and nearly a decade since the […]

Dave Hause Kicks Off His UK Tour This Week.
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Dave Hause Kicks Off His UK Tour This Week.

March 6, 2017 XS Noize

DAVE HAUSE, will kick off the UK leg of his current tour in support of brand new album, entitled Bury Me In Philly. The album was co-produced by Eric Bazilian, the guitar player and songwriter/vocalist […]

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
 To Release 'Lovely Creatures', The Best Of Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds 1984-2014 1
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NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
 To Release ‘Lovely Creatures’, The Best Of Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds 1984-2014

March 6, 2017 XS Noize

Lovely Creatures is the most comprehensive overview of the recorded work of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds to date. Spanning thirty years of music from their debut album From Her To Eternity through to […]

LOOM announce debut album details and share 'Hate' - Listen
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LOOM announce debut album details and share ‘Hate’ – Listen

March 3, 2017 XS Noize

Loom formed through a shared distaste, boredom, and frustration with new music. They recorded and released two cassettes within their first year, the latter being a showcase of their most prominent initial influences – a […]

GOLDIE Unveils Video For ‘I Adore You’, Starring Award-Winning British Actor Stephen Graham
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GOLDIE Unveils Video For ‘I Adore You’, Starring Award-Winning British Actor Stephen Graham

March 3, 2017 XS Noize

Goldie and Stephen Graham have been friends for many years, first meeting each other during the filming of the movie ‘Snatch’, in which they both starred. Graham has since gone on to play leading roles […]

WAVVES announce new album You're Welcome out May 19th + share new tracks
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WAVVES announce new album You’re Welcome out May 19th + share new tracks

March 2, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Wavves are back to announce their new album. You’re Welcome is set to be released on May 19th via Wavves’ own Ghost Ramp label. To coincide with the announcement, the band is sharing two […]

Future Islands announce new album; hear single 'Ran' 1
Gigs

Future Islands share ‘Ran’ video; + add new tour dates

March 1, 2017 XS Noize

The North Carolina natives have announced additional live dates for UK and Ireland. A pre-sale begins for Cambridge and Cork today, with all tickets going on general sale this Friday. They have confirmed a guest […]

Brett Anderson to Release Solo Recordings Box Set on March 17TH
News

Brett Anderson reveals previously unreleased solo track, ‘Forest Lullaby’ – Listen

March 1, 2017 XS Noize

Brett Anderson has revealed a previously unreleased solo track, ‘Forest Lullaby’. The song is taken from the CD version of his forthcoming box set ‘Brett Anderson – Collected Solo Work’ which is released on March […]

John Mellencamp To Release “Sad Clowns & Hillbillies” Featuring Carlene Carter
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John Mellencamp To Release “Sad Clowns & Hillbillies” Featuring Carlene Carter

February 28, 2017 XS Noize

On April 28th, Heartland rocker John Mellencamp will release his 23rd full-length album, Sad Clowns & Hillbillies featuring Carlene Carter, the daughter of June Carter Cash and stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, on Republic Records. Sad […]

The Dandy Warhols share new song and video ahead of sold out London Roundhouse show
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The Dandy Warhols share new song and video ahead of sold out London Roundhouse show

February 28, 2017 XS Noize

Portland, Oregon based indie rock icons The Dandy Warhols fly into London for a sold out performance at London’s Roundhouse venue this Saturday and have released a video for their new track ahead of the […]

FEEDER - Reveal video for Another Day On Earth + Announce Special Edition Album Re-issues 1
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FEEDER – Reveal video for Another Day On Earth + Announce Special Edition Album Re-issues

February 24, 2017 XS Noize

Today, FEEDER are revealing the video for their third single ‘Another Day On Earth’, from their recent top 10 album ‘All Bright Electric’. Produced & directed by Sitcom Soldiers, the stunning video was cut in […]

ERASURE - Announce New Album 'World Be Gone' + Headline Tour Dates
Gigs

ERASURE – Announce New Album ‘World Be Gone’ + Headline Tour Dates

February 24, 2017 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) today announce details of their seventeenth studio album, World Be Gone, out on Mute on 19 May 2017. World Be Gone is the follow up to 2014’s The Violet […]

Listen to The Chainsmokers brand new single 'Something Just Like This' with Coldplay
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Listen to The Chainsmokers brand new single ‘Something Just Like This’ with Coldplay

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

GRAMMY Award-winning artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have released their brand new single with Coldplay, “Something Just Like This.” Following four consecutive Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 Hits (including the record-shattering hit “Closer”), “Something Just Like […]

Cayetana share "Mesa" video, + announce new album 'New Kind Of Normal'
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Cayetana share “Mesa” video, + announce new album ‘New Kind Of Normal’

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

Cayetana has shared “Mesa,” the lead single from their new album, New Kind Of Normal. Cayetana is self-releasing New Kind Of Normal, the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut, on their new label Plum […]

Jamiroquai - Reveal Cloud 9 Video (co-starring Monica Cruz) - WATCH
New Music

Jamiroquai – Reveal Cloud 9 Video (co-starring Monica Cruz) – WATCH

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

Continuing the incredible momentum of their return, global superstars Jamiroquai officially release the video for ‘Cloud 9’, their debut single from eighth studio album ‘Automaton’. Shot in Almeria Spain with Automaton director Charlie Lightening and […]

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