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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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THE COMPLETE AMERICAN RECORDINGS OF JOHNNY CASH RELEASED IN MAY
New Music

THE COMPLETE AMERICAN RECORDINGS OF JOHNNY CASH RELEASED IN MAY

April 28, 2015 XS Noize

The Johnny Cash American Recordings LP boxed set, a classic black box housing all studio albums released between 1994 and 2010 on 180gm vinyl will be released in May. American Recordings is the 81st album […]

SILVERCHAIR -  Announce 20th anniversary remastered edition of 'Frogstomp'
New Music

SILVERCHAIR – Announce 20th anniversary remastered edition of ‘Frogstomp’

April 27, 2015 XS Noize

Australian alt-rockers Silverchair, are proud to announce the release of the 20th Anniversary Remastered Edition of their history-making debut album Frogstomp. The album will be re-released as a 2CD deluxe set on June 15th 2015 […]

RADIO ON - Stream Debut Single ‘You’re Always Right’
New Music

RADIO ON – Stream Debut Single ‘You’re Always Right’

April 24, 2015 XS Noize

Radio On are streaming their debut single ‘You’re Always Right’, due for release through Making Visible on May 4. This new track is the latest to emerge from the London based 4 piece, following impressive […]

RYAN ADAMS: LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL TO BE RELEASED APRIL 21
New Music

RYAN ADAMS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL RE-RELEASE OF HEARTBREAKER

April 23, 2015 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of the recent release of Ryan Adams: Live at Carnegie Hall—which Rolling Stone has hailed as “stunning…a heartfelt love letter to his former hometown”— Ryan Adams is pleased to announce that […]

MONDO DRAG - Premiere track from self titled new album - Listen
New Music

MONDO DRAG – Premiere track from self titled new album – Listen

April 23, 2015 XS Noize

Bay Area heavy-Krautrock-psych band Mondo Drag premiere the first song from their forthcoming self-titled album today via Brooklyn Vegan. Mondo Drag recently signed to L.A. label RidingEasy Records to release the band’s sophomore album, a […]

SARAH CRACKNELL - Releases 2nd solo album 'Red Kite' in June - Listen to track
Gigs

SARAH CRACKNELL – Releases 2nd solo album ‘Red Kite’ in June – Listen to track

April 23, 2015 XS Noize

Recorded across a fortnight in a make shift studio in the heart of the British countryside, Sarah Cracknell’s second solo album Red Kite is a love letter to nature and the formative music of youth. […]

WATCH: CALEXICO'S VIDEO FOR  "FALLING FROM THE SKY"
Gigs

WATCH: CALEXICO’S VIDEO FOR “FALLING FROM THE SKY”

April 22, 2015 XS Noize

Calexico released their new album Edge of The Sun last week to critical acclaim, with the Los Angeles Times calling it, “as engaging and sophisticated as anything in their rich catalog,” and today they’ve shared […]

CARTESIAN JETSTREAM - Release latest album 'Ancestors' 20th April
New Music

CARTESIAN JETSTREAM – Release latest album ‘Ancestors’ 20th April

April 22, 2015 XS Noize

Cartesian Jetstream are Ben Scott (drums & backing vocals), Philip Bell-Scott (bass & backing vocals) and Simon Kilgannon (guitars & vocals) who formed in the ‘deep south’ of Isle of Man in 2010. Explaining how […]

FEATURE -  share creepy video for 'Wisdom Teeth' - Watch
New Music

FEATURE – share creepy video for ‘Wisdom Teeth’ – Watch

April 22, 2015 XS Noize

London DIY punk trio FEATURE have unveiled the creepy new video for ‘Wisdom Teeth’; directed by Maria Cecilia: Maria says, “When I was approached to make a video for Feature, the band asked me if […]

ANCIENT SKY -  share new song and detail 'Mosaic' out June 9 on Wharf Cat Records
New Music

ANCIENT SKY – share new song and detail ‘Mosaic’ out June 9 on Wharf Cat Records

April 22, 2015 XS Noize

Mosaic is a new statement of purpose for Ancient Sky and a record that defines the band as one of rock n’ roll’s heaviest and most dynamic units. With a collection of Brian Markham’s best […]

STEVE HEWITT'S 'Love Amongst Ruin' premiere 'Lose Your Way' video, Watch
New Music

STEVE HEWITT’S ‘Love Amongst Ruin’ premiere ‘Lose Your Way’ video, Watch

April 22, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of Love Amongst Ruin’s new album on 1st June, title track and lead single ‘Lose Your Way’ will be released on 11th May. It’s accompanied by a video wracked with decay […]

SERVICE BELLS - DEBUT EP – RELEASED APRIL 13TH + Free Download
Gigs

SERVICE BELLS – DEBUT EP – RELEASED APRIL 13TH + Free Download

April 22, 2015 XS Noize

Service Bells might just be the next huge Australian rock band. Featuring former members of Sydney indie rockers Cameras and Ernest Ellis, their sound shares the same gravitas and power as the likes of QOTSA […]

BUZZCOCKS NEW SINGLE – ‘IN THE BACK’ RELEASED ON 1-2-3-4 RECORDS – 9TH MARCH 2015
New Music

BUZZCOCKS perform “Keep On Believing” on Late Night with Seth Meyers!

April 21, 2015 XS Noize

Buzzcocks stopped by the Late Night Show with Seth Meyers yesterday to perform “Keep On Believing” from their latest album. The Way is the band’s ninth studio album since their formation in Manchester in 1976 […]

JOHN LENNON'S BACK CATALOGUE NOW ON SPOTIFY
New Music

JOHN LENNON’S REMASTERED BOXED COLLECTION OUT JUNE 8TH

April 21, 2015 XS Noize

John Lennon’s eight solo studio albums, remastered from their original analogue masters, have been newly cut to vinyl from 96k digital files for Lennon, a new 9LP boxed collection on heavyweight, 180-gram vinyl with faithfully […]

BEAR'S DEN receive Ivor Novello Awards Nomination
New Music

BEAR’S DEN receive Ivor Novello Awards Nomination

April 21, 2015 XS Noize

‘Above The Clouds Of Pompeii’ by Bear’s Den has picked up a nomination at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards, as revealed this morning (21st April). The song, taken from the London-based band’s debut album, ‘Islands’ […]

GIRLFRIEND - ANNOUNCE EP: 'ARRIVE ALONE, LEAVE ALONE'
New Music

GIRLFRIEND – ANNOUNCE EP: ‘ARRIVE ALONE, LEAVE ALONE’

April 21, 2015 XS Noize

‘Arrive Alone, Leave Alone’ is the new EP from Manchester’s GIRL FRIEND featuring Guardian New band of the Week favourite ‘Monte Carlo’, blog endorsed ‘Stop’ and two new tracks from this sleek disco-glittered four piece. […]

EDITORS - Give away brand new song 'No Harm' - Listen
New Music

EDITORS – Give away brand new song ‘No Harm’ – Listen

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

Editors have made new track ‘No Harm’ available to download for free on their website after fan Erik Drost found it on the album sampler CD ‘Play It Again Sam’ where it was buried away […]

TONY VOLKER to release 'Break & Reshape EP' in June
New Music

TONY VOLKER to release ‘Break & Reshape EP’ in June

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

Tony Volker is a South London songwriter who makes artfully produced electro-folk, showcased perfectly by the tracks on his new EP ‘Break & Reshape’ released on 12″ vinyl and as a digital download. Volker’s mellifluous […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce November 2015 UK arena live dates
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS announce November 2015 UK arena live dates

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

Following the acclaim of their 16th album BIG MUSIC & current UK tour, due to phenomenal demand (and to cap off what has been a remarkable year for the band), Simple Minds today announce that […]

Watch THE PRODIGY feat SLEAFORD MODS' "Ibiza" promo video
Gigs

Watch THE PRODIGY feat SLEAFORD MODS’ “Ibiza” promo video

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

In the wake of once again hitting the #1 spot in the Official UK Album Chart with their new long-player ‘The Day Is My Enemy’, The Prodigy share the video for album standout ‘Ibiza’ featuring […]

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