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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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everyone says hi
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Everyone Says Hi releases their self-titled debut album

January 31, 2025 XS Noize

Everyone Says Hi today releases their self-titled debut album through Chrysalis Records. Everyone Says Hi sees ex-Kaiser Chiefs’ songwriter/drummer and multi-platinum musician Nick Hodgson adopt the lead singer/guitarist/frontman role for his latest project.  He’s accompanied […]

Jacob Banks
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MOBO Award-winning trailblazer Jacob Banks unveils his powerful new project, ‘Yonder: Book II’

January 31, 2025 XS Noize

The MOBO Award-winning trailblazer Jacob Banks has released his new project ‘Yonder: Book II’, the second instalment in an ambitious three-part anthology series. It features the new focus track ‘Blind’, which has already picked up […]

The Kooks
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Indie Rock Favourites The Kooks Make a Triumphant Return with New Album “Never/Know”

January 31, 2025 XS Noize

British indie-rock favourites The Kooks are back with their most accomplished album to date. Never/Know is out on 9th May. Never/Know is a return to the band’s trademark anthemic songwriting and a celebration of their taste […]

The Wedding Present celebrate their 40th anniversary with show at The Empire, Belfast
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The Wedding Present celebrate their 40th anniversary with show at The Empire, Belfast

January 30, 2025 XS Noize

David Lewis Gedge and his semi-legendary band celebrate a special anniversary live across Ireland and the United Kingdom this September and October. The Wedding Present was born in Leeds in 1985. Rising from the ashes […]

Simply Red
Gigs

Simply Red Celebrate 40 Years with Massive UK Tour This Autumn

January 30, 2025 XS Noize

Simply Red kickstarted their 40th-anniversary celebrations yesterday when Mick Hucknall made a long-awaited guest appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, performing the classic track ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’ with acclaimed […]

STEREOPHONICS
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Stereophonics announce their thirteenth studio album, ‘Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait’

January 30, 2025 XS Noize

Today, the legendary Stereophonics announce details of their thirteenth studio album, ‘Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait’. Due for release on 25th April 2025 via EMI. The announcement comes alongside a new […]

Saint Leonard
News

Saint Leonard shares new single ‘Wit’s End’

January 29, 2025 XS Noize

Saint Leonard has released his new single ‘Wit’s End’. Its early, heavy blocks of metallic sound give way to a musical daring and inventive offering that is constantly surprising and fascinating, blending programmed sounds with […]

TAYYLS
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Irish singer-songwriter TAYYLS unveils electrifying new gritty pop single ‘Ecstasy’

January 29, 2025 XS Noize

‘Ecstasy’ is the new gritty pop single from Irish singer/songwriter TAYYLS. The song is far from ‘standard’ pop with its heavy, rhythmic synths and sensual vocals. The song exudes female sexual confidence and empowerment while […]

Garron Noone
Gigs

Irish musician and TikTok sensation Garron Noone announces headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

January 29, 2025 XS Noize

Garron Noone was named one of Ireland’s “breakthrough stars” for 2023 on TikTok. He rose from having just a few thousand followers in early 2023 while posting music tutorials to over a million in February […]

the Levellers
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The Levellers release a live version of ‘England My Home’ recorded at Hackney Empire

January 29, 2025 XS Noize

Acclaimed British band the Levellers have released a live version of ‘England My Home’ recorded on tour with their much-loved acoustic Collective at London’s iconic Hackney Empire in 2023. The song is taken from their […]

snow patrol
Gigs

Snow Patrol Unveil New Single ‘But I’ll Keep Trying’ and Announce Deluxe Edition of Chart-Topping Album ‘The Forest Is The Path’

January 29, 2025 XS Noize

SNOW PATROL have today (Jan 29th) released their brand new single ‘But I’ll Keep Trying’ and announced details of a deluxe version of their recent Number One album, The Forest Is The Path. The extended […]

Sunflower Bean
News

Sunflower Bean Announce “Mortal Primetime” – Their Most Defiant and Vulnerable Album Yet

January 28, 2025 XS Noize

Beloved rock band Sunflower Bean return reinvigorated with the most hard-fought and vulnerable album of their career: Mortal Primetime. In the three years since their last LP Headful of Sugar, the members of Sunflower Bean […]

Black Grape
Gigs

Black Grape announce UK tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “It’s Great When You’re Straight…Yeah”

January 28, 2025 XS Noize

Black Grape announced an extensive UK tour in November and December 2025 today. The tour will mark the 30th anniversary of the classic debut Number 1 album It’s Great When You’re Straight…Yeah, The band’s main […]

Lady Gaga
News

Lady Gaga Announces Highly Anticipated Seventh Studio Album, MAYHEM

January 27, 2025 XS Noize

13-time Grammy Award-winner Lady Gaga today announced her seventh studio album, MAYHEM, due March 7 via Interscope Records. The announcement follows a week of teasers on her website, relaunched today alongside a new storefront featuring […]

Steven Wilson
Gigs

Steven Wilson Announces Highly Anticipated North American Leg of The Overview Tour

January 27, 2025 XS Noize

6x GRAMMY® Award-nominated musician/songwriter/producer Steven Wilson has announced the eagerly awaited North American leg of The Overview Tour – his first full-band solo headline run in the US and Canada in over seven years. Dates […]

Sister Ghost
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Derry based artist Sister Ghost to support Snow Patrol on two Arena show dates on their upcoming tour

January 27, 2025 XS Noize

Derry-based artist Sister Ghost announces they have been invited to support Snow Patrol on two Arena show dates for their upcoming tour. The Derry-based artist and band will perform at the Dublin 3 Arena on […]

THE ALMIGHTY
Gigs

THE ALMIGHTY announce a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall with special guests WOLFSBANE

January 24, 2025 XS Noize

Glasgow’s Finest – Drummer Stumpy Monroe, Bassist Floyd London, Guitarist Andy “Tantrum” McCafferty, together with Northern Ireland native, Lead Vocalist & Guitarist Ricky Warwick, collectively known as THE ALMIGHTY will play ULSTER HALL, BELFAST on […]

The Lathums
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The Lathums Ignite the Party with an Unstoppable Clap-Along Anthem “Heartbreaker”

January 24, 2025 XS Noize

Cutting loose with fresh optimism and fizzing with new energy, The Lathums open their glammed up indie pop account for 2025 with the fizz bomb single, “Heartbreaker ” – OUT NOW. Splitting from shackles of […]

The Murder Capital
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The Murder Capital share new track ‘The Fall’

January 24, 2025 XS Noize

The Murder Capital have shared new track The Fall, their first new music of 2025. It follows the recent releases ‘Can’t Pretend To Know’, ‘Words Lost Meaning’ and ‘Love Of Country’ as they build towards […]

Andy Bell
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Ride guitarist Andy Bell shares new GLOK remix of his single ‘i’m in love…’

January 23, 2025 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell revisits his single ‘i’m in love…’ (a cover of The Passions’ 1981 post-punk / proto-shoegaze classic) with an expansive remix under his GLOK moniker which adds a dubbier, techno […]

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