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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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milltown brothers
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Milltown Brothers to release new single “Grab the Sun” on 25 July, taken from eagerly awaited album “Boogie Woogie”

July 10, 2025 XS Noize

milltown brothers release “Grab the Sun” on 25 July, following the release of “Bring It On in May.” Both tracks are taken from the highly anticipated new album Boogie Woogie, released in September 2025. Boogie […]

Cast
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Cast announce new album ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’ & share new single ‘Poison Vine’

July 10, 2025 XS Noize

Having kicked off an epic 2025 with the first two shows of their mega stadium tour with Oasis, there’s still much more to come from Cast before the year is out, including an extensive headline […]

Bob Dylan
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Bob Dylan Brings Acclaimed ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ Tour to Belfast and Dublin in 2025

July 10, 2025 XS Noize

Legendary songwriter and musician Bob Dylan will return to the UK in 2025 for a string of dates presented by ITB. The acclaimed Rough and Rowdy Ways tour is just the latest chapter in an […]

The 2 Johnnies
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The 2 Johnnies Announce Biggest Ever NI Show at Belfast’s Farmer’s Bash This August

July 8, 2025 XS Noize

Coming off the back of their sold-out St. Anne’s Park show, Ireland’s favourite musical comedy duo, The 2 Johnnies, are thrilled to announce that they — joined by internet sensation Donkey — will headline the […]

Idlewild
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Idlewild Announce First Album in Six Years & Share New Single “Stay Out of Place”

July 7, 2025 XS Noize

The Scottish alternative rock band Idlewild return today with the news of a self-titled album, their first since 2019, to land October 3rd via V2 Records. The band also share a first single from the […]

John Kearns
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John Kearns Unveils “The Mediterranean Collection”: A Sun-Soaked Artistic Escape at Gallery One

July 7, 2025 XS Noize

Best known as an MTV Europe presenter, radio DJ (Cool FM), writer, and music tastemaker, John Kearns has also been making his mark on the art world. Following the success of his stunning art exhibition […]

Stereophonics
News

Stereophonics Announce December UK Arena Tour

July 7, 2025 XS Noize

Hot off the back of a hugely successful summer run of outdoor and stadium gigs that saw Stereophonics play to over 500,000 fans across the UK and Europe, today the legendary Welsh band announce a […]

Sananda Maitreya announces first UK Tour in 23 Years
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Sananda Maitreya announces first UK Tour in 23 Years

July 7, 2025 XS Noize

Sananda Maitreya, the multi-million-selling, award-winning musician, announces a 9-date headline tour of the UK this autumn. Following his triumphant performance at Love Supreme Festival in 2024, this will be Sananda’s first UK headline tour in […]

BUNT.
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BUNT. and Tom Odell Join Forces for Uplifting “Best Day of My Life (BUNT. Version)”

July 4, 2025 XS Noize

Today, stutter house pioneer BUNT. enlists renowned British singer-songwriter Tom Odell on their new song of the summer, “Best Day of My Life (BUNT. Version) (featuring Tom Odell), out now via Arista Records. BUNT.’s version […]

EMMMA
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EMMMA ignites self-discovery on new single ‘Burning Bridges’

July 4, 2025 XS Noize

The buzz around rising alt-pop artist EMMMA has led to comparisons with Chappell Roan, Holly Humberstone and Phoebe Bridgers. And with big-hearted hooks, resonant emotions and classic songwriting expressed through an electro-pop filter you can […]

Foo Fighters
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Foo Fighters Celebrate 30th Anniversary with New Single ‘Today’s Song’

July 2, 2025 XS Noize

Foo Fighters mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s classic 1995 debut with the opening salvo of its next chapter: ‘Today’s Song,’ the first taste of new Foo Fighters music since 2023’s universally acclaimed But […]

Oasis Mark 30 Years of ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ with Special Deluxe Edition
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Oasis Mark 30 Years of ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ with Special Deluxe Edition

July 2, 2025 XS Noize

Oasis have today announced details of deluxe formats of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? to celebrate the era-defining album’s landmark 30th anniversary. It will feature new unplugged versions of five classic recordings, ‘Cast No Shadow’, […]

Simple Minds
News

Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill Share Their Story in New Memoir ‘Our Secrets Are The Same’

July 1, 2025 XS Noize

This is the remarkable joint memoir by Simple Minds founding members and follows the fantastical, chaotic, and global adventures of two friends who met in an estate in Toryglen, on Glasgow’s southside when they were […]

Lewis Capaldi
News

Lewis Capaldi announces September UK & Ireland arena tour

June 30, 2025 XS Noize

After two years away from the spotlight, global superstar Lewis Capaldi is well and truly, back. Back in the charts with his huge new single Survive, back in the headlines after his surprise and magnificent return to Glastonbury […]

The Feeling
News

The Feeling Bring 20th Anniversary Tour of ‘Twelve Stops and Home’ to Belfast

June 28, 2025 XS Noize

Triple-platinum indie-pop stars The Feeling have today announced their headline tour celebrating 20 years of their iconic debut album ‘Twelve Stops & Home’. The tour will see the band on a major tour across the […]

Public Enemy
News

Public Enemy Drop Surprise Album “Black Sky Over The Projects: Apartment 2025”

June 27, 2025 XS Noize

Hip-hop pioneers and cultural icons Public Enemy surprised fans today with the unannounced release of a brand-new album, “Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025.” It will be available exclusively on Bandcamp with a special […]

Lewis Capaldi
News

Lewis Capaldi returns with brand new single ‘Survive’

June 27, 2025 XS Noize

After two years away from the spotlight, global superstar Lewis Capaldi today makes his extremely welcome return with new single ‘Survive’ – a bold, brave new anthem that underscores a challenging period in his career, that ended at Glastonbury […]

D:Ream
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D:Ream Return with New Album ‘Do It Anyway’ Out July 25th, and Share Title Track

June 27, 2025 XS Noize

D:Ream’s classic ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ has constantly resurfaced to become a cultural phenomenon: first as a mega hit with four weeks at #1 and a BRIT Award nomination, then ushering in New Labour, before soundtracking lockdown and sneaking into Rishi Sunak’s election announcement. […]

Belfast TradFest 2025
News

Belfast TradFest 2025 Reveals Massive Line-Up with 500 Musicians and 450 Events Citywide

June 25, 2025 XS Noize

Belfast TradFest 2025: World’s finest musicians, singers and dancers flock to Belfast for the fastest growing festival of traditional music in Ireland, featuring over 500 musicians and 450 events in 30 venues throughout the city. […]

Jim Charlie
News

Simple Minds Celebrate 40 Years of ‘Once Upon A Time’ with Deluxe Red Vinyl & 5CD Box Set

June 24, 2025 XS Noize

Today, Simple Minds announce details of a forthcoming 40th anniversary vinyl edition of their multi-platinum album Once Upon A Time, released on 17th October. The limited edition red vinyl now includes global smash hit single […]

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