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          News

          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

          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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JAKE BUGG announces new album 'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning' & Spring 2022 tour
Gigs

JAKE BUGG announces new album ‘Saturday Night, Sunday Morning’ & Spring 2022 tour

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of his euphoric single All I Need, Jake Bugg has announced the release of his 5th album and first full-length release through RCA Records with new album Saturday Night, Sunday Morning released […]

INHALER announce details of a full tour of the UK and Ireland later this year 1
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INHALER announce details of a full tour of the UK and Ireland later this year

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

Inhaler have announced details of a full tour of the UK and Ireland later this year. The dates in September, October and December include brand new UK tour dates alongside the band’s rescheduled tour of […]

WOLF ALICE announce new album 'Blue Weekend' - Watch video for first single 'The Last Man on Earth' 1
Gigs

WOLF ALICE announce a UK and Ireland tour for January 2022

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE have announced a BLUE WEEKEND tour for January 2022, their first headline shows since 2018. The tour will see the band performing songs from their eagerly-anticipated third album BLUE WEEKEND, including the evocative […]

THE CORAL share video for new single 'Lover Undiscovered' from upcoming double album 'Coral Island' 2
New Music

THE CORAL share video for new single ‘Lover Undiscovered’ from upcoming double album ‘Coral Island’

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

Cutting the sweet, major-chord optimism of spring with the frayed pages of might-have-been memory, Lover Undiscovered becomes the second single from The Coral’s upcoming TENTH studio album, Coral Island. The track is the latest to […]

BLANCO BROWN shares cinematic video for new single 'CountryTime' - Watch Now!
New Music

BLANCO BROWN shares cinematic video for new single ‘CountryTime’ – Watch Now!

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

TrailerTrap creator and the mastermind behind the international sensation triple PLATINUM “The Git Up”, Blanco Brown now shares the official video for “CountryTime”.  “CountryTime,” considered to embody all that is TrailerTrap, was originally slated to […]

GEORGE EVE shares video for new single 'Gates' - Watch Now!
New Music

GEORGE EVE shares video for new single ‘Gates’ – Watch Now!

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

George Eve’s early independent tracks such as ‘My Girl’ and ‘One Track Mind’ gave the young singer-songwriter his first airplay, which included support from Jack Saunders at Radio 1 and BBC introducing. Those two tracks […]

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH announces his new album ‘To Carry A Whale’ - out June 18th 1
New Music

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH announces his new album ‘To Carry A Whale’ – out June 18th

March 18, 2021 XS Noize

Benjamin Francis Leftwich will release his new album ‘To Carry A Whale’ on June 18th via Dirty Hit. It is Leftwich’s fourth album and comprises 10 brand new tracks, including lead single and album opener […]

ARCHITECTS announce a headline UK tour for Feb/March 2022
Gigs

ARCHITECTS announce a headline UK tour for Feb/March 2022

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Following on from the release of their UK number 1 album ‘For Those That Wish To Exist’, ARCHITECTS have announced a UK arena tour for February and March 2022. You can watch the band discussing […]

THE HIGH KINGS perform a special ST PATRICK'S DAY show tonight with special guest Chloe Agnew
Gigs

THE HIGH KINGS perform a special ST PATRICK’S DAY show tonight with special guest Chloe Agnew

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Join the High Kings as their special guest to an intimate live performance this St. Patricks Day! “This show is a labour of love from our hearts to yours. “ Says member Darren Holden. “We […]

INGRID MICHAELSON shares 'To Begin Again' an uplifting duet featuring global superstar ZAYN
New Music

INGRID MICHAELSON shares ‘To Begin Again’ an uplifting duet featuring global superstar ZAYN

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Today pop singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson shares “To Begin Again,” an uplifting duet featuring global superstar ZAYN. Written as a snapshot of our current moment in time, the song serves as an acknowledgement of the hard times […]

CLANNAD share new version of 'In A Lifetime' featuring Denise Chaila - Watch Now!
Gigs

CLANNAD share new version of ‘In A Lifetime’ featuring Denise Chaila – Watch Now!

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Today BMG release IN A LIFETIME LIVE, a new recording of Clannad’s global smash originally released in 1985 with Bono of U2 as the featured vocalist. The new version featuring Denise Chaila (The Guardian’s ‘One […]

TEENAGE FANCLUB release video for new single 'The Sun Won’t Shine On Me' 1
Gigs

TEENAGE FANCLUB release video for new single ‘The Sun Won’t Shine On Me’

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

With their new album Endless Arcade due for release 30th April, and having previously shared videos for the tracks ‘Home’ and ‘I’m More Inclined’, TEENAGE FANCLUB today share another new track, “The Sun Won’t Shine […]

UNKLE announce full tracklisting for the highly anticipated Rōnin I Mixtape 1
New Music

UNKLE announce full tracklisting for the highly anticipated Rōnin I Mixtape

March 17, 2021 XS Noize

Today, James Lavelle’s UNKLE reveal the pre-order details for the highly anticipated Rōnin I Mixtape and the new single ‘If We Don’t Make It’. Watch the stunning visual preview of Rōnin I BELOW. UNKLE’s Rōnin […]

SQUID release 'Paddling' the second single taken from their forthcoming debut album, Bright Green Field
Gigs

SQUID release ‘Paddling’ the second single taken from their forthcoming debut album, Bright Green Field

March 16, 2021 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of their debut album announcement, SQUID release PADDLING, the second single to be lifted from one of the year’s most highly anticipated albums BRIGHT GREEN FIELD. Produced by Dan Carey, BRIGHT […]

BEN HOWARD announces global transmission from Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station on 8th April 1
Gigs

BEN HOWARD announces global transmission from Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station on 8th April

March 16, 2021 XS Noize

Ben Howard is pleased to share details of an exclusive one-off global live stream event to celebrate the release of his new album, Collections From The Whiteout, out on 26th March via Island Records. Filmed […]

CYPRESS HILL share new single ‘Champion Sound’ & announce livestream show at The Roxy
Gigs

CYPRESS HILL share new single ‘Champion Sound’ & announce livestream show at The Roxy

March 16, 2021 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling Hip Hop luminaries Cypress Hill today announces the release of their first new music since their critically acclaimed 9th studio album ‘Elephants On Acid’ in 2018. ‘Champion Sound’, produced and mixed by Detroit’s […]

MARILLION announce “With Friends At St David’s”, a magical live album
Gigs

MARILLION announce “With Friends At St David’s”, a magical live album

March 16, 2021 XS Noize

On May 28th, Marillion will release their new live album “With Friends At St David’s”, recorded in Cardiff in November 2019. It all began with the release of “With Friends From The Orchestra” in 2019, […]

FEET sign deal with Nice Swan Records & announce August 2021 tour dates 1
Gigs

FEET sign deal with Nice Swan Records & announce August 2021 tour dates

March 16, 2021 XS Noize

FEET have signed to Nice Swan Records who will release the band’s brand-new EP early this summer, with the first single ‘Peace & Quiet’ to be released April 20. It will be the first new […]

U2 announce 'U2: The Virtual Road' - a series of four concerts broadcast for the first time exclusively on the band’s YouTube channel 2
Gigs

U2 announce ‘U2: The Virtual Road’ – a series of four concerts broadcast for the first time exclusively on the band’s YouTube channel

March 15, 2021 XS Noize

YouTube, Island Records, Interscope, UMe, and UMC today announce U2: The Virtual Road, a series of four concerts broadcast for the first time exclusively on the band’s YouTube channel, for 48 hours only. U2: The […]

FATBOY SLIM announces November 2021 'In The Round' UK arena tour
Gigs

FATBOY SLIM announces November 2021 ‘In The Round’ UK arena tour

March 15, 2021 XS Noize

Fatboy Slim has announced the return of his hugely immersive In The Round tour for across the UK in November 2021. Tickets go on general sale Friday 19th March at 9.30 am at www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk.  The […]

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