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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 […]

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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

          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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ICKY BLOSSOMS - NEW ALBUM 'MASK' OUT THIS MONTH - Watch video
New Music

ICKY BLOSSOMS – NEW ALBUM ‘MASK’ OUT THIS MONTH – Watch video

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Electronic pop trio Icky Blossoms share their new video for single “In Folds” below. The video finds the band in their very own own horror film and not for the faint of heart! As the […]

COURTNEY BARNETT RELEASES VIDEO FOR "DEAD FOX"
New Music

COURTNEY BARNETT RELEASES VIDEO FOR “DEAD FOX”

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

Courtney Barnett’s debut album which was released in March on Mom+Pop Music has taken the music world by storm, with critics hailing the Melbourne-based artist as one of the most important songwriters of her generation. […]

MOON KING ANNOUNCE US TOUR WITH MR TWIN SISTER THIS SUMMER
Gigs

MOON KING ANNOUNCE US TOUR WITH MR TWIN SISTER THIS SUMMER

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

Toronto duo Moon King released their debut LP Secret Life last month on Last Gang Records. Now, the band is wrapping up a run of dates with Doldrums and have announced a summer tour with […]

THE CURE'S Roger O'Donnell Releases Solo Album Feat. Julia Kent
New Music

THE CURE’S Roger O’Donnell Releases Solo Album Feat. Julia Kent

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

Best known for his role as keyboard player with alternative rock band The Cure, Roger O’Donnell has spent most of the last five years composing for orchestral strings. Ranging in size from the Wurttemberg Chamber […]

ORPHAN BOY  Announce third album Coastal Tones for May 25th
Gigs

ORPHAN BOY Announce third album Coastal Tones for May 25th

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

Featuring recent single ‘Beats Like Distant Tides’ and the forthcoming 2nd cut, ‘From the Provinces’, Cleethorpes’ Orphan Boy announce the release of their triumphant third album Coastal Tones for May 25th via Concrete Recordings. Offering […]

FUFANU share brand new track from forthcoming 'Adjust to the Light' EP + more LONDON shows announced.
Gigs

FUFANU share brand new track from forthcoming ‘Adjust to the Light’ EP + more LONDON shows announced.

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

Fufanu follow up their Circus Life debut with an EP of brand new material. ‘Adjust to the Light’ will be released as a 12” Vinyl and Digital Download via One Little Indian on Monday 29th […]

SHAUN RYDER - RELEASES LIMITED EDITION Vinyl 12" - 'CLOSE THE DAM' - Listen
New Music

SHAUN RYDER – RELEASES LIMITED EDITION Vinyl 12″ – ‘CLOSE THE DAM’ – Listen

May 11, 2015 XS Noize

Shaun William Ryder once of Happy Mondays and Black Grape but now also known for UFO Documentaries, “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ and having teeth not quite as white as former bandmate […]

LUCY ROSE - Announces new album 'Work It Out'
New Music

LUCY ROSE – Announces new album ‘Work It Out’

May 11, 2015 XS Noize

Lucy Rose has announced details of a new album for the Summer. ‘Work It Out’ is released on the 6th July through Columbia Records. It features her recent, Radio 1 playlisted returning single ‘Our Eyes’, […]

STEREOPHONICS announce new single, new album & V Festival headline slot for summer 2015
New Music

STEREOPHONICS announce new single, new album & V Festival headline slot for summer 2015

May 11, 2015 XS Noize

Stereophonics are set to release a brand new single, ‘C’est La Vie’ on May 11th, taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album ‘Keep The Village Alive’, which is due September 11th on their own Stylus […]

THE ARKIVE announces THE FALL reissues 2
New Music

THE ARKIVE announces THE FALL reissues

May 11, 2015 XS Noize

The Arkive is the new catalogue and archive department for past and present Beggars Group labels and artists, and they are pleased to announce the Beggars Banquet reissues of several long awaited albums by The […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: KILL THE WAVES - BETTER DAYS - listen
New Music

KILL THE WAVES – Release new single ‘The Oak Tree – Watch video

May 11, 2015 XS Noize

Kill The Waves have released their latest single The Oak Tree via Bloc+Music. The track is taken from their debut album, The One That Could Have Been. We said: Opener Oak Tree sets the scene […]

MIKAL CRONIN - remakes Natalie Imbruglia's 'Torn' video in new clip  for 'Turn Around'
New Music

MIKAL CRONIN – remakes Natalie Imbruglia’s ‘Torn’ video in new clip for ‘Turn Around’

May 11, 2015 XS Noize

Mikal Cronin and comedians Kurt Braunohler and Kristen Schaal teamed up to recreate a shot-by-shot reenactment of Natalie Imbruglia’s music video for ‘Torn’, with some funny surprise character drop-ins, for Cronin’s official video for ‘Turn […]

VICKTOR TAIWÒ’S - PREMIERES NEW TRACK 'FADE' - Listen
New Music

VICKTOR TAIWÒ’S – PREMIERES NEW TRACK ‘FADE’ – Listen

May 8, 2015 XS Noize

‘Fade,’ the latest track off emerging UK artist Vicktor Taiwò’s debut EP JUNO, is now being shared. ‘Fade’ follows the release of the EP’s first single ‘Feathers & Wax’. ‘Feathers & Wax’ can be streamed/shared […]

TAME IMPALA: First Official Single "'Cause I'm A Man" Shared TODAY! - Listen
Gigs

TAME IMPALA – Announce Album Details- Release New Track

May 8, 2015 XS Noize

TAME IMPALA have announced their highly anticipated third studio LP Currents will be released worldwide Friday July 17th. The 13 track album is available to pre-order today offering “Let It Happen”, “Cause I’m A Man” […]

SHE DREW THE GUN - IF YOU COULD SEE - listen 2
New Music

SHE DREW THE GUN – shares new video for ‘Since You Were Not Mine’

May 7, 2015 XS Noize

After the dramatic statement of intent that was the first single, ‘If You Could See’, smouldering beneath the broad brush strokes of quivering, tremolo guitar (and attracting repeat plays from BBC 6 Music) the latest […]

LOADED - PREMIERE VIDEO FOR 'SOLITUDE' - Watch
New Music

LOADED – PREMIERE VIDEO FOR ‘SOLITUDE’ – Watch

May 7, 2015 XS Noize

Part of the emerging London psych scene, Loaded are a four piece band consisting of three brothers and a female drummer. The band have a layered but primitive sound using a combination of minimalist, pop […]

GILMORE TRAIL - Stream New Track 'Floating World' - Listen
New Music

GILMORE TRAIL – Stream New Track ‘Floating World’ – Listen

May 7, 2015 XS Noize

Sheffield based post rock quartet Gilmore Trail are pleased to be streaming the title track from their forthcoming album ‘The Floating World’. The new album will be released on 18th May by Chasmata Records, with […]

COMMUNIONS - share new song "Summer's Oath" from selt titled EP
New Music

COMMUNIONS – share new song “Summer’s Oath” from selt titled EP

May 7, 2015 XS Noize

Danish four-piece Communions have shared another face-melting, visceral tune, “Summer’s Oath” from their upcoming self-titled EP out June 2nd on Tough Love Records. Made up of brothers Martin and Mads Rehof, Jacob van Deurs Formann […]

THE DUNWELLS  UK TOUR FEB 2015 / NEW EP ANNOUNCED
New Music

THE DUNWELLS ADDED TO GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL LINE-UP / Watch new video

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

The Dunwells are pleased to announce their addition to the line-up for The Great Escape, Europe’s leading festival for new music, on May 15th. This performance comes just before the release of their brand new […]

FOLLOW THE LION - To release debut EP 'The Candy and Gravity Motel' in June
New Music

FOLLOW THE LION – To release debut EP ‘The Candy and Gravity Motel’ in June

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

Follow the Lion are a Leeds based alternative rock band who formed in 2013, quickly gaining a strong following thanks to their energetic and infectious live sets. The band have played a range of venues […]

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