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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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Liverpool's ALI HORN unveils the video for new single, 'Dreamers' - Watch Now
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Liverpool’s ALI HORN unveils the video for new single, ‘Dreamers’ – Watch Now

August 28, 2019 XS Noize

Currently enjoying support from 6 Music for his ‘Dreamers’ single, Ali Horn has been globetrotting. In late June, Ali was part of a UNESCO cultural exchange between Liverpool, world city of music, and Ulyanovsk, Russia, […]

Visage co-founder RUSTY EGAN joins MIDGE URE & BAND ELECTRONICA on The 1980 tour 2
Gigs

Visage co-founder RUSTY EGAN joins MIDGE URE & BAND ELECTRONICA on The 1980 tour

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

As previously announced, Midge Ure is heading out later this year on ‘The 1980 Tour’, celebrating his time with Visage and Ultravox. Accompanied by Band Electronica, Midge will be performing the album Vienna in its […]

Liverpool punks VILE ASSEMBLY announce ferocious new single 'Propaganda' - Listen Now
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Liverpool punks VILE ASSEMBLY announce ferocious new single ‘Propaganda’ – Listen Now

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

‘Propaganda’ is Vile Assembly at their most vitriolic, attacking a political system that protects the elite whilst providing an illusion of democratic choice. A system that relies upon a comatose population enthralled by the latest […]

Kitt Philippa announces debut album 'Human' out October 11th 2
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Kitt Philippa announces debut album ‘Human’ out October 11th

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

Armagh native, Kitt Philippa today announces the release of their debut album ‘Human’ on October 11th through Paragon Records. Picking up from the release of their stunning four-track EP ‘You’ – that was released earlier […]

BANG BANG ROMEO announce headline Belfast show at The Speakeasy on Tuesday 29th October 2019
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BANG BANG ROMEO announce headline Belfast show at The Speakeasy on Tuesday 29th October 2019

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

Doncaster’s Bang Bang Romeo are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Speakeasy on Tuesday 29th October 2019. Fronted by vocal powerhouse Stars Walker and featuring Ross Cameron (guitars) and Richard Gartland (drums) […]

OASIS' to release two limited edition vinyl formats of 'Definitely Maybe' to celebrate its 25th anniversary 1
New Music

OASIS release ‘Fade Away’ lyric video to tie in with the 25th anniversary of Definitely Maybe

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

With two days to go before the 25th anniversary of the release of Oasis’ seminal debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’, a brand new eye-catching lyric video is unveiled for ‘Fade Away’, the B side to single […]

THE FAIM share HUMANS, the first single from their forthcoming debut album, STATE OF MIND
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THE FAIM share HUMANS, the first single from their forthcoming debut album, STATE OF MIND

August 26, 2019 XS Noize

THE FAIM have shared HUMANS, the first single from their forthcoming debut album, STATE OF MIND, which will be released on 13 September via BMG. The track was produced with Patrick Morrisey [Weezer, Pharrell] and […]

GREAT GRANDPA announce new album "Four of Arrows" out October 25th 2
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GREAT GRANDPA announce new album “Four of Arrows” out October 25th

August 26, 2019 XS Noize

In the Wildwood Tarot deck, the ‘Four of Arrows’ is adorned with a painting of man face down on the ground. The titular arrows surround him, sticking straight up from the ground but never making […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the video for 'This Is The Place' - Watch Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release Dense & Pika remix of new single ‘THIS IS THE PLACE’

August 26, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release ‘This Is The Place’, a brand new EP of music on September 27th. The title track from the EP is available now with a brand new remix by Dense […]

Dublin's BLUSHING BOY unveil video for debut track, 'Consumer' - Watch Now
New Music

Dublin’s BLUSHING BOY unveil video for debut track, ‘Consumer’ – Watch Now

August 25, 2019 XS Noize

Blushing Boy are five friends from Dublin who came together last year around the songwriting of frontwoman Ella Naseeb. Pairing elements of post-punk with her sultry vocals, they aim to make music that is both […]

FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES announce their biggest UK headline shows to date for 2020
Gigs

FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES announce their biggest UK headline shows to date for 2020

August 23, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes announce their biggest UK headline shows to date for 2020 in Manchester, Glasgow and London’s iconic Alexandra Palace on Saturday, 15 February. They’ll start the decade off with a career-defining moment […]

Reading quartet MELLOR release new single, ‘I Don’t Know Where You’re Sleeping Tonight’ - Listen Now
Gigs

Reading quartet MELLOR release new single, ‘I Don’t Know Where You’re Sleeping Tonight’ – Listen Now

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

After finding their idyllic line-up, Reading quartet Mellor (Gary, Sam, Kris and Josh) have been relentlessly firing on all cylinders since 2016, ensuring their name and mesmerising live performance makes a mark on every Town […]

Rock Music Merchandise
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Rock Music Merchandise

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

When it comes to the music industry and how money is generated, it goes without saying that merchandise sold by bands and their management is a lucrative business in recent times. Bands and musicians have […]

THE SHERLOCKS announce Reading & Leeds Festival slots as well as Neighbourhood Festival Headline
Gigs

THE SHERLOCKS announce Reading & Leeds Festival slots as well as Neighbourhood Festival Headline

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

The Sherlocks announce that they will be playing sets at Reading (Friday) and Leeds (Saturday) Festival this year at 5 pm on the Festival Republic stage. They’ve also recently announced that they’ll be headlining Neighbourhood […]

Sweden Introduces Gaming License 1
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Sweden Introduces Gaming License

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

Sweden Introduces Gaming License. As of the start of 2019, Sweden has instituted new laws creating a legal, regulated gaming industry in the nation. With this change, Sweden joins Finland and Norway, which formerly monopolized […]

Warriors Of The Dystotheque feat Adam Leonard (Invaderband) unveil new single, 'Things In The Shadows' - Listen Now
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Warriors Of The Dystotheque feat Adam Leonard (Invaderband) unveil new single, ‘Things In The Shadows’ – Listen Now

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

Warriors of the Dystotheque are a truly modern band, existing individually across the globe and only meeting digitally to create music with a distinctly old school feel, the music grew from a love of lo-fi […]

SLIPKNOT have announced their UK & Irish tour dates for early 2020
Gigs

SLIPKNOT have announced their UK & Irish tour dates for early 2020

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

In the wake of their return to the Number 1 slot on the Official Irish Albums Chart with a much-lauded sixth studio album, ‘We Are Not Your Kind’, SLIPKNOT have announced their UK & Irish […]

ELBOW release ‘Empires’ from 8th studio album, ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ - Listen Now
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ELBOW release ‘Empires’ from 8th studio album, ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ – Listen Now

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

‘Empires’, the new single from elbow’s forthcoming album ‘Giants of All Sizes’, is out now. Recorded at Clouds Hill Studio, Hamburg, the track bears all the hallmarks of the band’s time together in the intimate […]

RING RING ROUGE return with their second album, 'Talking in Instalments' on August 23rd 2019
New Music

RING RING ROUGE return with their second album, ‘Talking in Instalments’ on August 23rd 2019

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Ring Ring Rouge will make their long-awaited return with the release of their second album, Talking in Instalments on August 23rd 2019. The Burnley band’s well-received debut album Head Full of Fog, saw Ring Ring […]

LA-based scuzz rock 4-piece GOON have shared a new video for “CCLL”
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LA-based scuzz rock 4-piece GOON have shared a new video for “CCLL”

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

LA-based scuzz rock 4-piece GOON have shared a new video for “CCLL”. Self-directed by Goon frontman/guitarist Kenny Becker, the music video accompanies one of the understated highlights of their debut album ‘Heaven Is Humming’ (out […]

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