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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
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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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MEG BAIRD:  Announces forthcoming album Don't Weigh Down the Light, due 22nd June
New Music

MEG BAIRD: Announces forthcoming album Don’t Weigh Down the Light, due 22nd June

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Meg Baird’s last decade would be remarkable by any artist’s standards. She co-founded and recorded three albums with Espers—one of the most distinctively mysterious acts of the century’s first decade. She recorded two solo LPs: […]

THE HEARTLESS BASTARDS: STREAM NEW SINGLE “GATES OF DAWN”
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THE HEARTLESS BASTARDS: STREAM NEW SINGLE “GATES OF DAWN”

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Austin based Heartless Bastards today stream “Gates Of Dawn”, the first release from their upcoming fifth album, and career highlight, “Restless Ones”. The band have spent the past decade in motion, boldly pushing their unique […]

WAXAHATCHEE / Shares new single 'Under A Rock' and adds more European tour dates
New Music

WAXAHATCHEE: Shares ‘Under A Rock’ video ahead of ‘Ivy Tripp’ album release

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Waxahatchee has revealed the video for ‘Under a Rock’, featuring the full-band formation as they perform the single for friends at Golden Tea House, a now-defunct West Philadelphia performance space that was central to the […]

TIGERCATS - share new single "Wheezer" + continue UK tour
New Music

TIGERCATS – share new single “Wheezer” + continue UK tour

April 3, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of their vividly emotional and socially expansive album Mysteries, East London’s Tigercats are all set to release album highlight “Wheezer” as their next single. As frontman Duncan Barratt cagily puts it, “I […]

THE MEMBRANES - ‘Dark Matter / Dark Energy’ The brand new album out in June
New Music

THE MEMBRANES – ‘Dark Matter / Dark Energy’ The brand new album out in June

April 2, 2015 XS Noize

Fronted by charismatic singer John Robb, the Membranes formed in the wake of Punk in Blackpool in 1977. The band made a huge impact on the post-punk scene of the 1980s, with John Robb also […]

WOLF ALICE -  Share behind the scenes tour video - Watch
New Music

WOLF ALICE – Share behind the scenes tour video – Watch

April 2, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh from their debut, sold-out, US headline tour last month, London’s Wolf Alice have shared behind the scenes tour footage ahead of a sold-out homecoming show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire on April 3rd. Like their […]

THE NATIONAL: Release Unheard Track to "Mistaken For Strangers" Viewers - Listen
New Music

THE NATIONAL: Release Unheard Track to “Mistaken For Strangers” Viewers – Listen

April 2, 2015 XS Noize

Earlier today, The National announced that viewers who rent or buy their critically acclaimed documentary film “Mistaken For Strangers” via the digital distributor VHX, will receive a free download of the never before released song […]

THE MACCABEES Return with 'Marks To Prove It' - Listen
New Music

THE MACCABEES Return with ‘Marks To Prove It’ – Listen

April 2, 2015 XS Noize

The Maccabees break their three year silence when they release the first taste of their eagerly anticipated self-produced 4th album with explosive new single ‘Marks To Prove It’ on May 11th. To celebrate the single […]

PLACEBO - Play London shows next week
New Music

PLACEBO: DEBUT ALBUM TO BE RE-ISSUED FOR RECORD STORE DAY

April 2, 2015 XS Noize

Placebo will re-issue their self-titled debut album as part of Record Store Day on the 18th of April. The re-issue of ‘Placebo’ will be re-mastered and be available on high quality, 180 gr red vinyl […]

BECK WINS 'ALBUM OF THE YEAR' GRAMMY FOR 'MORNING PHASE'
New Music

BECK – Shares video for “COUNTRY DOWN” – Watch

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

Recent Grammy winner Beck who won Album of the year with masterpiece “Morning Phase” has shared the video for the album track “Country Down”. It’s part lyric video, part studio footage, and part atmospheric nature […]

WE ARE BODIES - New group featuring Dave Pen of Archive to release self-titled album / OUT 06.04.15
New Music

WE ARE BODIES – New group featuring Dave Pen of Archive to release self-titled album / OUT 06.04.15

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

The first half of 2015 is proving to be particularly productive for the British musician and vocalist Dave Pen. Currently completing a tour of the European mainland with the highly regarded art-rock collective Archive, for which he […]

LOOPER - ANNOUNCES 5 CD BOX SET & BRAND NEW ALBUM / April 13th
New Music

LOOPER – ANNOUNCES 5 CD BOX SET & BRAND NEW ALBUM / April 13th

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

Mondo ‘77 is taken from LOOPER’s forthcoming 5 CD box set, collating tracks from their entire catalogue, including the brand new album, Offgrid:Offline. These Things is out on 13 April 2015 alongside digital releases of all […]

ANDY SHAUF - New album ‘The Bearer Of Bad News’ Out May 4th
New Music

ANDY SHAUF – SHARES LIVE SESSION FOR ‘WENDELL WALKER’ – Watch

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

9 minutes and 35 seconds is a lot of time to commit to one track, I know. But trust me, as one of three murder ballads on his upcoming album, ‘Wendell Walker’ is an absolute […]

NICK CAVE AND WARREN ELLIS  TO RELEASE  'FAR FROM MEN' SOUNDTRACK MAY 19
New Music

NICK CAVE AND WARREN ELLIS TO RELEASE ‘FAR FROM MEN’ SOUNDTRACK MAY 19

March 31, 2015 XS Noize

“Very often a tension can happen between music and picture that is about chance and a kind of unknowingness that can be really amazing. Just by putting together two things that were created in isolation, […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS UNVEIL 'STRAIGHT' VIDEO WATCH HERE
New Music

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS – share new video for ‘WHAT WE DON’T SEE’ – Watch

March 31, 2015 XS Noize

A Place To Bury Strangers are about to bring their new album ‘Transfixiation’ on the road to Europe, starting in Ireland and the UK this week. To mark the beginning of the tour, the band […]

THE CATHODE RAY - Release new album 'Infinite Variety' 20 April 2015
New Music

THE CATHODE RAY – Release new album ‘Infinite Variety’ 20 April 2015

March 31, 2015 XS Noize

Edinburgh alternative outfit The Cathode Ray release their highly anticipated second album ‘Infinite Variety’ on April 20th 2015 through Stereogram Recordings. Sonically, ‘Infinite Variety’ is an experimental affair – acoustic in places; more electronic in […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS to release new single 'RIVERMAN'
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS to release new single ‘RIVERMAN’

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will release ‘Riverman’ on May 11th. The track is the third single to be released from the hugely successful second album ‘Chasing Yesterday’. ‘Chasing Yesterday’ went straight to No.1 in […]

JOHN MCCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS:  to play prestigious London live headline debut
Gigs

JOHN McCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS TO RELEASE ‘NEWBORN CRY’ – 4th MAY

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

After having caused a splash with his debut album ‘North South Divide’ in autumn 2013, Doncaster’s highly acclaimed teenage troubadour John McCullagh and his newly formed band The Escorts are back with a brand new […]

MODERN FAMILY UNIT: ready to revitalise modern New Wave with single  ‘Mmm mmm mm aah’
New Music

MODERN FAMILY UNIT: ready to revitalise modern New Wave with single ‘Mmm mmm mm aah’

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester based duo Gary Hilton and Steve Southern are a songwriting duo who know how to make an impact. Marrying the classic 80s sounds of the New Wave to contemporary production values, their groove led, […]

MYLETS - 'TREMBLING HANDS' - listen
New Music

MYLETS: debuts live Audiotree session featuring tracks from forthcoming debut Arizona – Watch

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

Mylets shares a recently shot Audiotree live session of videos today featuring songs from the forthcoming full length, Arizona. Watch and share the videos BELOW. Mylets takes to the road touring with And So I […]

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