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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 […]

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          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 BOO RADLEYS share video for new single 'Keep On With Falling' 2
New Music

THE BOO RADLEYS share video for new single ‘Keep On With Falling’

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

The Boo Radleys fall headlong into their 34th year with a new single, the title track from their forthcoming, long-awaited seventh album, Keep On With Falling. Introducing yet more harmony-rich, gently fuzzed-up alt-pop, as if […]

NILÜFER YANYA announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on 11th March 2022 2
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NILÜFER YANYA announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on 11th March 2022

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

UK singer/songwriter Nilüfer Yanya is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on 11th March 2022. With her second album ‘Painless’ set for release on 4th March, Nilüfer Yanya is sharing new […]

South London collective ARCHIVE release video for new single ‘Fear There & Everywhere’
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South London collective ARCHIVE release video for new single ‘Fear There & Everywhere’

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

Archive, the acclaimed south London collective, have today released ‘Fear There & Everywhere’ – the third single is taken from their highly anticipated and first studio album in six years – ‘Call To Arms & […]

BEAR'S DEN announce new album 'Blue Hours' set for release on May 13th - Hear new single 'Spiders'
Gigs

BEAR’S DEN announce new album ‘Blue Hours’ set for release on May 13th – Hear new single ‘Spiders’

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

Set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, the album sees the much-loved folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – once again team up with producer Ian […]

THE LUKA STATE share video for new single ‘Oxygen Thief’ - Listen Now
New Music

THE LUKA STATE share video for new single ‘Oxygen Thief’ – Listen Now

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

The Luka State are poised for big things in 2022 as they look to build upon everything they achieved following the release of their debut album ‘Fall In Fall Out’ last year. Not letting a […]

17-year-old Liverpudlian newcomer HAZEY signs to Columbia Records + kicks-off 2022 with release of viral freestyle 'PACKS AND POTIONS' 2
New Music

17-year-old Liverpudlian newcomer HAZEY signs to Columbia Records + kicks-off 2022 with release of viral freestyle ‘PACKS AND POTIONS’

January 18, 2022 XS Noize

HAZEY kicks off the year with the release of his viral freestyle “Packs And Potions” on Columbia Records – out now. The 17-year-old Liverpudlian offers up slick and witty wordplay against the bouncy production. The […]

Irish singer-songwriter KATE NICHOLSON releases her new single ‘Wrong Side of the Town’ feat: CORMAC NEESON
Gigs

Irish singer-songwriter KATE NICHOLSON releases her new single ‘Wrong Side of the Town’ feat: CORMAC NEESON

January 18, 2022 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter Kate Nicholson is pleased to announce the release of her new single ‘Wrong Side of the Town’ This powerful track is the follow up single to ‘Street Lamps’ (Hotpress Track of the day, […]

THE SKINNER BROTHERS announce new album ‘Soul Boy II’ to be released on February 18th 1
Gigs

THE SKINNER BROTHERS announce new album ‘Soul Boy II’ to be released on February 18th

January 17, 2022 XS Noize

With swaggering indie anthems such as ‘Iconic’ and ‘Put Me Down As A Maybe’ plus huge reactions when supporting Kasabian and The Streets, The Skinner Brothers spent 2021 establishing themselves as an essential new hope […]

SIMPLE MINDS release a new version of early track ‘Act Of Love’ - Listen Now
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SIMPLE MINDS release a new version of early track ‘Act Of Love’ – Listen Now

January 17, 2022 XS Noize

The year is 2022. The year is 1978. On January 17, Simple Minds release ‘Act Of Love’ as a one-off single to mark the anniversary of the band’s very first performance – at Glasgow’s Satellite […]

THE STREETS release new single 'Wrong Answers Only' feat Master Peace
Gigs

THE STREETS release new single ‘Wrong Answers Only’ feat Master Peace

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

Today Mike Skinner as The Streets’ has shared his new single ‘Wrong Answers Only’, a collaboration with South London singer and rapper Master Peace. With Skinner’s trademark wit and eloquent lyricism set atop big beats, […]

Indie trio WILD RIVERS release new track 'Bedrock' from upcoming album 'Sidelines'
Gigs

Indie trio WILD RIVERS release new track ‘Bedrock’ from upcoming album ‘Sidelines’

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

In advance of their February 4th album Sidelines, indie trio Wild Rivers is releasing the track “Bedrock.” The band’s effortless harmonies surround the brooding lyrics which reflect the weight we carry, while ultimately finding acceptance.  […]

FYFE & ISKRA STRINGS relaunch their collaboration with new single ‘Interiority’
New Music

FYFE & ISKRA STRINGS relaunch their collaboration with new single ‘Interiority’

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

Consisting of two singular but equally accomplished talents, the collaboration between Fyfe & Iskra Strings shows how two disparate talents can create something with a strength well beyond the sum of their parts. Together they […]

BOB MOULD announces Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 30th June 2022
Gigs

BOB MOULD announces Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 30th June 2022

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

Legendary musician, Bob Mould announces a Solo Electric Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 30th June 2022. The tour – perfectly timed with the incoming release of Mould’s Distortion: Live vinyl boxset – will […]

WHITE LIES share new single ‘Am I Really Going To Die’ from forthcoming sixth album 1
Gigs

WHITE LIES share new single ‘Am I Really Going To Die’ from forthcoming sixth album

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

White Lies have today shared “Am I Really Going To Die”, the latest track from their forthcoming sixth album, As I Try Not To Fall Apart, which is released on [PIAS] on Friday, February 18th […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT releases new remix of 'C'mon People' featuring LIAM GALLAGHER 2
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT releases new remix of ‘C’mon People’ featuring LIAM GALLAGHER

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft’s ‘Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1’ breathed fresh life into one of British music’s most remarkable songbooks. Greeted by strong critical acclaim, the album debuted at #2 on the Official Albums Chart which is his […]

EDDIE VEDDER releases new single 'Brother the Cloud' from his highly anticipated new album 'Earthling'
Gigs

EDDIE VEDDER releases new single ‘Brother the Cloud’ from his highly anticipated new album ‘Earthling’

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Eddie Vedder releases a new single entitled “Brother the Cloud.” It heralds the arrival of his highly anticipated new album, Earthling, available on February 11th via Seattle Surf/Republic Records.  Earthling, which was produced by […]

PAUL DRAPER shares the video for new single ‘You’ve Got No Life Skills, Baby!’
Gigs

PAUL DRAPER shares the video for new single ‘You’ve Got No Life Skills, Baby!’

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

Today Kscope release ‘You’ve Got No Life Skills, Baby!’, the new single by acclaimed songwriter and former Mansun frontman Paul Draper. A satirical look at relationship breakups, ‘You’ve Got No Life Skills, Baby!’ is one […]

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN announce rescheduled tour dates for Spring 2022 1
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ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN to release their first best-of compilation ‘Songs To Learn & Sing’ on vinyl

January 13, 2022 XS Noize

On February 18th, Echo & The Bunnymen’s first best-of compilation Songs To Learn And Sing will be back on vinyl for the first time since its original release in 1985. The album is a comprehensive […]

Norwegian-Irish singer-songwriter TARA NOME DOYLE shares new single 'Caterpillar'
New Music

Norwegian-Irish singer-songwriter TARA NOME DOYLE shares new single ‘Caterpillar’

January 13, 2022 XS Noize

With her eagerly-awaited second album ‘Værmin’ (pronounced Vermin) arriving in the next few weeks, the follow-up to her stunning 2020 debut LP ‘Alchemy’ and marking the first time the Berlin-based Norwegian-Irish singer-songwriter will be working […]

KORN shares 'Forgotten' from their upcoming studio album 'Requiem' 1
Gigs

KORN shares ‘Forgotten’ from their upcoming studio album ‘Requiem’

January 13, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Korn shares “Forgotten”, their first offering of 2022 and the second song from their upcoming studio album ‘Requiem’, due February 4th via Loma Vista Recordings. “Forgotten” arrives with a visualiser created by EFFIXX, who […]

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