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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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TRAVIS BRETZER ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM AND SHARES 'PROMISES' SINGLE
New Music

TRAVIS BRETZER PREMIERES GRANT SINGER DIRECTED VIDEO FOR ‘PROMISES’

November 19, 2014 XS Noize

‘Promises’ is the first single from Waxing Romantic. Inspired from a tender late night conversation between lovers, it is built around a comforting guitar riff that keeps it casual and reassuring. The track is released […]

JENNIE VEE PREMIERES 'NEVER LET YOU DOWN' VIDEO watch here!
New Music

JENNIE VEE PREMIERES ‘NEVER LET YOU DOWN’ VIDEO watch here!

November 18, 2014 XS Noize

The NYC-based nugaze artist releases a new single and music video from her upcoming debut solo album. Written and produced by JV, Never Let You Down is a song about suffering love, broken promises, over-analyzing […]

PLASTIC MERMAIDS SHARE TRACK 'SATURN' ANNOUNCE 'INHALE THE UNIVERSE' EP
New Music

PLASTIC MERMAIDS SHARE TRACK ‘SATURN’ ANNOUNCE ‘INHALE THE UNIVERSE’ EP

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut EP, ‘Drømtorp’, Plastic Mermaids will release ‘Saturn’, the lead track from their forthcoming EP ‘Inhale the Universe’, on 15th December on Cross Keys Records. The EP is […]

MAGNUS REIMER SHARES NEW TRACK 'IT TURNS OUT'
New Music

MAGNUS REIMER SHARES NEW TRACK ‘IT TURNS OUT’

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

Swedish musicologist, Karl Magnus Martinsson (AKA Magnus Reimer) is set to make his mark on contemporary electronic music with his latest track ‘It Turns Out’, set to surface this autumn. A musical academic, the track […]

TEENAGE WILDLIFE TO RELEASE NEW TRACK ' COME ON AND SHOOT' IN JANUARY
New Music

TEENAGE WILDLIFE TO RELEASE NEW TRACK ‘ COME ON AND SHOOT’ IN JANUARY

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

‘Come On and Shoot’, an intricately layered track boasting smouldering vocals and an infusion of electronica, is the latest offering from London based musician John Wright. Based in Shoreditch, this multi-instrumentalist has been making music […]

PEACOCK AFFECT RELEASES DOUBLE A-SIDE 'THE HEAVEN SMILES' AND 'WALLFLOWER'
New Music

PEACOCK AFFECT RELEASES DOUBLE A-SIDE ‘THE HEAVEN SMILES’ AND ‘WALLFLOWER’

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

The music of George Holman is released under an apt moniker – his songs are strikingly beautiful yet emotionally touching; the affectation of a peacock underpinned by George’s sincerity. George has been writing music from […]

BAND AID 30 UNVEIL SONG AND VIDEO: watch here
New Music

BAND AID 30 UNVEIL SONG AND VIDEO: watch here

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

THE latest version of Do They Know It’s Christmas was unveiled last night — with fans quick to heap praise on the “amazing” song and video. Donations started pouring in as soon as the Band […]

DARLING ANNOUNCE NEW EP FOR JANUARY RELEASE
New Music

DARLING ANNOUNCE NEW EP FOR JANUARY RELEASE

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

North Dublin duo Gary Harding and James McGuire, aka Darling, emerge from spending the past few months sequestered in the studio with a pocketful of great new music and a plan to make 2015 their […]

LITTLE DRAGON ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “UNDERBART”
New Music

LITTLE DRAGON ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “UNDERBART”

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

15th December brings the release of the “Underbart”, the fourth single from Little Dragon’s critically acclaimed studio album “Nabuma Rubberband” released earlier this year. 2014 has seen Little Dragon enjoy unparalleled success in the electronic-pop […]

NOEL GALLAGHER REVEALS NEW SINGLE, AND DELUXE ALBUM TRACKLIST, LISTEN HERE
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER SHARES NEW SONG ‘DO THE DAMAGE’ listen here

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

‘Do The Damage’ is the B-Side to Gallagher’s new single ‘In The Heat Of The Moment’ and will also appear on the deluxe edition release of his forthcoming album ‘Chasing Yesterday’. Speaking about the song, […]

JAMES ROBINSON NEW EP 'START A FIRE' SET FOR RELEASE ON 1ST DECEMBER
New Music

JAMES ROBINSON NEW EP ‘START A FIRE’ SET FOR RELEASE ON 1ST DECEMBER

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

For Devonian songwriter James Robinson, the decision to leave behind the comfort of his touring band, and friends, was a tough one to make. Fronting Brighton-based, alt-pop band Two Spot Gobi, Robinson found success touring […]

YOUTH CLUB SIGN TO LAB RECORDS
New Music

YOUTH CLUB SIGN TO LAB RECORDS

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

Southend indie-pop band Youth Club have signed to LAB Records and will release their new EP ‘Brothers’ on February 1. listen to the first single from the record, ‘People,’ BELOW.

Erasure - The Violet Flame
New Music

ERASURE UNVEIL PARRALOX MIX OF NEW SINGLE ‘REASON’ listen here

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have unveiled the Parralox mix  taken from their forthcoming single, Reason, out on 24 November 2014. This heartfelt anthem backed with a pulsating dance beat is the second single […]

THE WANDS SHARE NEW VIDEO 'SOUND OF THE MACHINE' & ANNOUNCE NEW LIVE DATES
New Music

THE WANDS SHARE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘WAR’

November 13, 2014 XS Noize

Danish song writing duo The Wands return to the UK this November with their debut album The Dawn, a record that celebrates flamboyant, hallucinogenic acid rock, propelled by ideas and a, some might say, old-school […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB 'DON'T MIND'
New Music

THE SLOW READERS CLUB TO RELEASE LIVE ALBUM AND NEW SINGLE

November 12, 2014 XS Noize

Manchester based Indie/electro band The Slow Readers Club follow the huge success of their last single ‘Don’t Mind’ with the re-release of fan favourite, the stunning ‘Forever In Your Debt’, a taut, energetic and danceable […]

Aphex Twin
New Music

APHEX TWIN GIVES AWAY 21 NEW TRACKS TO DOWNLOAD: listen here!

November 12, 2014 XS Noize

Aphex Twin AKA Richard D James has shared 21 new tracks on his Soundcloud page to listen to or download free! He recently released the acclaimed album ‘Syro’ which we reviewed and gave a 9/10 […]

DEPECHE MODE STREAM LIVE IN BERLIN TRAILER watch here!
New Music

DEPECHE MODE STREAM LIVE IN BERLIN TRAILER watch here!

November 11, 2014 XS Noize

Depeche Mode will release ‘Live In Berlin DVD’ on 17th November filmed at the O2 World Berlin on Nov. 25 and 27 during last years “Delta Machine” tour. The concert film, directed by long time […]

RUSTIE SHARES VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK 'LOST' watch here
New Music

RUSTIE SHARES VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK ‘LOST’ watch here

November 11, 2014 XS Noize

Rustie can now announce the video to accompany ‘Green Language’ album track ‘Lost’ featuring Redinho. The film defies contemporary CGI music promos by employing a physical stage and sculpture of programmed bar lighting reacting to […]

FORT HOPE PREMIERE NEW SONG 'PLANS' listen here!
New Music

FORT HOPE PREMIERE NEW SONG ‘PLANS’ listen here!

November 8, 2014 XS Noize

Fort Hope have premiered a new song ‘Plans’ – as well as announcing news of their new self-titled EP which will be released on 8 February 2015 via LAB Records. You can pre-order the record […]

PRAWN TO RELEASE NEW LIMITED EDITION 7" EP 'SETTLED'
New Music

PRAWN TO RELEASE NEW LIMITED EDITION 7″ EP ‘SETTLED’

November 8, 2014 XS Noize

On 25th November 2014, NJ indie rock outfit Prawn will digitally release a new EP titled ‘Settled’, featuring two b-sides from their ‘Kingfisher’ recording session. Additionally, the EP will be available on vinyl, as a […]

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