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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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Steven Wilson
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Steven Wilson announces details of his eighth studio album ‘The Overview’

January 9, 2025 XS Noize

Steven Wilson, the world-renowned producer, remixer, originator and songwriter, has announced details of his eighth studio album, The Overview, which is due for release on Fiction Records on 14th March 2025. The forty-two-minute album is […]

Andy Bell
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Andy Bell announces new solo album ‘pinball wanderer’ released February 28

January 9, 2025 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell releases his third solo album pinball wanderer via Sonic Cathedral on February 28. The first single is a cover of The Passions’ post-punk classic ‘I’m In Love With A […]

Doves
News

DOVES Unveil ‘Cold Dreaming’ a Mesmerizing Second Single from ‘Constellations for the Lonely’

January 8, 2025 XS Noize

DOVES head into an optimistic New Year of SOLD-OUT UK Tour dates and the countdown to their expansive, sixth studio album with the release of the dramatic, synth-and-strings, psychedelic soul single, “Cold Dreaming.” Clearing another […]

The Lumineers
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The Lumineers return with new album ‘Automatic’ & share new single ‘Same Old Song’

January 8, 2025 XS Noize

The Lumineers announce their highly anticipated new album, Automatic, available via Dualtone worldwide on Friday, February 14. The 2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated and chart-topping band’s fifth studio album and first new collection in more than three […]

Mantra Of The Cosmos
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Noel Gallagher joins Zak Starkey and Shaun Ryder for new Mantra Of The Cosmos single – ‘Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous)’

January 8, 2025 XS Noize

19th January 2025 will see the vinyl release of ‘Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous),’ the new psychedelic single by supergroup Mantra Of The Cosmos – featuring Oasis star Noel Gallagher. To mark the release, the band, […]

Mogwai
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Mogwai release new track ‘Fanzine Made Of Flesh’ – from forthcoming album ‘The Bad Fire’

January 7, 2025 XS Noize

Mogwai today release their new song “Fanzine Made Of Flesh”, the latest cut to be taken from their forthcoming eleventh album, The Bad Fire. Mary Anne Hobbs premiered the track on BBC Radio 6. The […]

Everyone Says Hi
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Everyone Says Hi share their latest track ‘Lucky Stars’ ahead of the release of their self-titled debut album

January 7, 2025 XS Noize

Everyone Says Hi share their latest track, ‘Lucky Stars’, ahead of the release of their self-titled debut album out on Friday 31st January. Speaking about the release, frontman Nick Hodgson says: “I’ve written a lot […]

the darkness
News

The Darkness release video for new single ‘I Hate Myself’

January 7, 2025 XS Noize

The Darkness have released the video for their new single ‘I Hate Myself’, the latest song to be taken from their forthcoming eighth studio album Dreams On Toast which is out on March 28th via […]

Franz Ferdinand
News

Franz Ferdinand share ‘Hooked’, the latest single from their new album ‘The Human Fear’

January 6, 2025 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand have today shared a new track, ‘Hooked’, the latest single to be taken from their new studio album, The Human Fear, which will be released this Friday, 10th January 2025 on Domino. The […]

The Waterboys
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The Waterboys announce brand new album ‘Life, Death And Dennis Hopper’

January 6, 2025 XS Noize

The Waterboys today make the very special announcement of their brand new, sixteenth studio album Life, Death And Dennis Hopper – out April 4th on Sun Records. The most audacious Waterboys album yet, Life, Death […]

Shine
News

Belfast-based concert promoter & venue owner Shine win UK’s top promoter prize at UK Live awards

December 16, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast-based concert promoter & venue owner Shine saw off stiff competition from some of the UK’s largest promoters to win UK Regional Promoter of the Year at London’s Troxy venue on December 11th. The ceremony, […]

Sananda Maitreya
News

Sananda Maitreya unveils new track ‘Bondage’ & live album

December 13, 2024 XS Noize

Sananda Maitreya has unveiled his new track ‘Bondage’, the latest single from his 13th studio album, THE PEGASUS PROJECT: PEGASUS & THE SWAN (Songs From The Echo’s Edge). Additionally, On January 1st 2025, a new […]

we are bodies
News

Anthemic electro-prog duo We Are Bodies release new album ‘The Love Was All We Had’

December 13, 2024 XS Noize

We Are Bodies is the British duo of Dave Pen and Robin Foster. They create anthemic electro-prog soundscapes that combine guitars and electronics with lyrical subjects inspired by love, loss, paranoia and….robots. Dave Pen is […]

the levellers
News

Levellers Collective release ‘The Road’, recorded live at Hackney Empire

December 12, 2024 XS Noize

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

Absnt Mind
Gigs

Rising stars Absnt Mind announce headline show at Belfast Oh Yeah Centre

December 12, 2024 XS Noize

After setting the stage ablaze at their electrifying headline sold-out shows at the O2 Academy Islington, London and across the UK on their debut tour, the sensational rising stars Absnt Mind are ready to make […]

The Farmer’s Bash
Gigs

The Farmer’s Bash is back in 2025 at Boucher Playing Fields

December 11, 2024 XS Noize

The Farmer’s Bash is back in 2025, and due to phenomenal demand, it will now be hosted across two days and four stages at Boucher Playing Fields—Northern Ireland’s largest concert venue! The inaugural outdoor edition […]

Ocean Colour Scene
Gigs

Ocean Colour Scene add extra show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on Sunday 27th April

December 11, 2024 XS Noize

Ocean Colour Scene’s rip-roaring live shows have long been one of the most extraordinary sights in modern rock – communal outpourings of hope and joy which boast the most life-affirming sing-a-longs you’ll ever hear. OCS […]

Deftones
Gigs

GRAMMY Award-winning band Deftones to play the Eden Sessions next summer

December 10, 2024 XS Noize

Sacramento’s own Deftones have been announced for the 2025 Eden Sessions and will play a show at the Eden Project in Cornwall on Thursday June 26, 2025. This is one of only a handful of […]

THE MAGIC MOD
Gigs

THE MAGIC MOD announces show at The Limelight, Belfast on Saturday, 18 January 2025

December 10, 2024 XS Noize

THE MAGIC MOD – aka Ben Taylor – is a card magician and entertainer of huge esteem who can proudly count himself as a member of the exclusive Magic Circle fraternity. Born in Crawley in […]

Simple Minds
News

Simple Minds release new single ‘Your Name In Lights’ to celebrate the BBC premiere of ‘Everything Is Possible’ documentary

December 10, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Simple Minds released their new single, ‘Your Name in Lights’, which is the soundtrack to the critically acclaimed, career-spanning documentary Everything Is Possible. The documentary will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and […]

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