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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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SUEDE announce their eighth studio album The Blue Hour, released on the 21st September 1
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SUEDE announce their eighth studio album The Blue Hour, released on the 21st September

April 30, 2018 XS Noize

Suede are delighted to announce their eighth studio album The Blue Hour, released on Warner Music on the 21st September. Produced and mixed by Alan Moulder at Assault & Battery Studios, The Blue Hour is […]

JET “Get Born” Live Show Announced @ The Limelight 1, Belfast Friday July 20th
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JET “Get Born” Live Show Announced @ The Limelight 1, Belfast Friday July 20th

April 26, 2018 XS Noize

Australian rockers JET are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on July 20th, 2018 performing their debut album ‘GET BORN’ in full. In early 2017, one of Australia’s most successful […]

GIRLS NAMES share new track, "Karoline". from forthcoming album 'Stains on Silence' 1
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GIRLS NAMES share new track, “Karoline”. from forthcoming album ‘Stains on Silence’

April 26, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their new album ‘Stains on Silence’, set for release on June 15th via Tough Love Records, Belfast’s Girls Names have shared a second glimpse of the record, with the album’s […]

INTERVIEW: Mike Peters of The Alarm on his 24Hr Transatlantic Tour for Record Store Day 1
Gigs

THE ALARM announce brand new album ‘EQUALS, first in eight years

April 26, 2018 XS Noize

Following band frontman Mike Peters’ major undertaking for last week’s Record Store Day – which saw him perform at record shops in London, New York and Los Angeles in a three-stop transcontinental trip within 24 […]

TEENAGE FANCLUB announce vinyl reissues and 'Creation Records Years' tour
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TEENAGE FANCLUB announce vinyl reissues and ‘Creation Records Years’ tour

April 25, 2018 XS Noize

Having long been out of print, Teenage Fanclub have announced details of the vinyl re-release of five of their classic Creation Records albums – Bandwagonesque, Thirteen, Grand Prix, Songs From Northern Britain and Howdy! Released […]

THE DARKNESS announce new live album 'Live At Hammersmith'
Gigs

THE DARKNESS announce new live album ‘Live At Hammersmith’

April 25, 2018 XS Noize

England’s most distinctive, multiple award-winning, platinum-selling, hugely entertaining rock gods The Darkness have announced the release of their live album The Darkness – Live At Hammersmith, out on June 15th through Cooking Vinyl. The album […]

KYLE FALCONER releases debut solo single 'Poor Me' - Listen Now
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KYLE FALCONER releases debut solo single ‘Poor Me’ – Listen Now

April 25, 2018 XS Noize

After five hit albums, a Mercury Prize nomination and countless sold-out shows with The View, the band’s frontman Kyle Falconer will release his debut single ‘Poor Me’ this Friday 27th April on Riverman Records. Sweeping […]

KURT VILE announces first UK and European tour dates with THE VIOLATORS in nearly two years
Gigs

KURT VILE announces first UK and European tour dates with THE VIOLATORS in nearly two years

April 24, 2018 XS Noize

Kurt Vile, one of rock’s most captivating frontmen, guitarists, and songwriters, has announced a run of Autumn tour dates with The Violators (Rob Laakso, Kyle Spence, and Jesse Trbovich), their first UK and European shows […]

THE DAMNED return in 2018 with both new material and an extensive UK tour
Gigs

THE DAMNED Announce November UK tour dates

April 24, 2018 XS Noize

This week, The Damned are currently occupying the number seven position on the Official UK Album Charts with their new album ‘Evil Spirits’, released last week via Search and Destroy/Spinefarm Records. It’s a big achievement […]

MYLES KENNEDY (Alter Bridge) Announces Belfast Limelight 1 Show Wednesday 4th July
Gigs

MYLES KENNEDY (Alter Bridge) Announces Belfast Limelight 1 Show Wednesday 4th July

April 24, 2018 XS Noize

US singer-songwriter and musician Myles Kennedy is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Wednesday 4th July 2018. Myles, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist in Alter Bridge […]

TRAVIS Announce TURIN BRAKES As Special Guests For ‘The Man Who’ Live! June Dates
Gigs

TRAVIS Announce TURIN BRAKES As Special Guests For ‘The Man Who’ Live! June Dates

April 24, 2018 XS Noize

Travis, one of Britain’s best-loved bands play their classic album ‘The Man Who’ live in full for two limited runs this June & December. Joining Travis on their June dates are one of the finest […]

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED - Share new track "Moonrise Kingdom" - Listen HERE
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BRIX & THE EXTRICATED Reveal ‘VALENTINO’ Video – Watch Now

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

For all the maidens, mothers and crones, the heterosexual, pansexual, homosexual, bisexual, autosexual, omnisexual and everyone in between. For all the LOVERS of this world. Brix & The Extricated are thrilled to present their video […]

THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHugh's Basement Bar,  Weds 17th October
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THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHugh’s Basement Bar, Weds 17th October

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

British Indie/Alternative band The Sherlocks are pleased to announce a Belfast headline show at McHughs Basement Bar on Wednesday 17th October 2018. The band’s debut album ‘Live for the moment’ was released in August 2017 […]

FRANK TURNER Announces New Album 'Be More Kind' + UK Tour incl. Belfast The Limelight
Gigs

FRANK TURNER Announces ‘Be More Kind’ 2019 – UK Tour

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

Frank Turner today announces details for the Be More Kind 2019 UK Tour – a string of arena dates running through early 2019, which will also take in Alexandra Palace on February 3, 2019. The […]

Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band INCUBUS announce two Irish dates
Gigs

Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band INCUBUS announce two Irish dates

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

  Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band Incubus have announced their first Irish shows in over three years which will see them play the Ulster Hall and Bord Gais Energy Theatre this September. Since their formation in 1991, Brandon Boyd [vocals], […]

THE ORB Prepare "NO SOUNDS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS" For Release on June 22nd
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THE ORB Prepare “NO SOUNDS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS” For Release on June 22nd

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

Alex Paterson’s longstanding electronic titans THE ORB present the new album NO SOUNDS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS, which, as the title suggests, finds them embracing an anything-goes new approach to creative freedom. Refreshing and reinventing […]

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Share New Video 'I Don't Know Why I Do It To Myself'
Gigs

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Share New Video ‘I Don’t Know Why I Do It To Myself’

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Wood Burning Savages are a fast-paced punk rock band from Derry City, Northern Ireland. Proudly wearing the rebel spirit of their hometown on their sleeves, with pulsating riffs and a sharp political edge, they […]

THE CORAL announce new album 'Move Through The Dawn' to be released August 17th
Gigs

THE CORAL announce new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’ to be released August 17th

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Coral have announced details of their new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’, to be released August 17th on Ignition Records on CD, LP and digitally. The first track to be taken from the album […]

Sheffield 4-piece REDFACES Announce New Spring Live Dates
Gigs

Sheffield 4-piece REDFACES Announce New Spring Live Dates

April 18, 2018 XS Noize

RedFaces have announced a new set of spring live dates. The Sheffield 4-piece will play a special in store for this year’s Record Store Day at Vinyl Junkee in their hometown, as well as several […]

SONS OF AN ILLUSTRIOUS FATHER Announce new album 'Deus Sex Machina: Or, Moving Slowly Beyond Nikola Tesla' Out June 1st
Gigs

SONS OF AN ILLUSTRIOUS FATHER Announce new album ‘Deus Sex Machina: Or, Moving Slowly Beyond Nikola Tesla’ Out June 1st

April 18, 2018 XS Noize

New York City’s Sons Of An Illustrious Father – comprised of Josh Aubin, Lilah Larson, and Ezra Miller – are proud to announce their brand new album, Deus Sex Machina: Or, Moving Slowly Beyond Nikola […]

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