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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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Northern Irish Hard Rock Band NO HOT ASHES Playing THE LIMELIGHT 2, Belfast on April 6th 2018
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Northern Irish Hard Rock Band NO HOT ASHES Playing THE LIMELIGHT 2, Belfast on April 6th 2018

April 3, 2018 XS Noize

“It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll” someone once said… and for Belfast’s NO HOT ASHES, it’s been a long time, 34 years to be precise, to see the […]

DAPHNE GUINNESS to release her new album 'Daphne & The Golden Chord', April 20th
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DAPHNE GUINNESS to release her new album ‘Daphne & The Golden Chord’, April 20th

April 2, 2018 XS Noize

Daphne Guinness will release her new album Daphne & The Golden Chord on April 20th, 2018 through Agent Anonyme/Absolute. Following Daphne’s critically applauded debut album, Optimist In Black, Tony Visconti is once again in the […]

Scottish singer-songwriter GERRY CINNAMON announces headline show @ Belfast Limelight
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Scottish singer-songwriter GERRY CINNAMON announces headline show @ Belfast Limelight

April 2, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday, June 01st 2018. With no hype machine, no radio play and no record label backing, Gerry Cinnamon […]

UK singer-songwriter TOM GRENNAN announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2
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UK singer-songwriter TOM GRENNAN announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2

March 29, 2018 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter Tom Grennan is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 28th October 2018. Tom’s new single ‘Sober’ is out now and his debut album ‘Lightening Matches’ is […]

REEF reveal brilliant new single ‘Revelation’ - Listen Now
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REEF reveal brilliant new single ‘Revelation’ – Listen Now

March 29, 2018 XS Noize

‘Revelation’ is the brilliant new single from Reef available now on earMUSIC. It is taken from ‘Revelation’, Reef’s first new studio album in 18 years, due for release on May 4th. Premiered on Planet Rock […]

EMBRACE Release New Single 'NEVER', from New Album 'LOVE IS A BASIC NEED' - Listen Now!
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EMBRACE announce an orchestral version of their new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED

March 29, 2018 XS Noize

Embrace have announced an orchestral version of their new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED, which will be released through Cooking Vinyl on 29 th June. They have also announced new single All That Remains, […]

GARBAGE announce the release of the 20th anniversary reissue of iconic 1998 album 'VERSION 2.0'
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GARBAGE announce the release of the 20th anniversary reissue of iconic 1998 album ‘VERSION 2.0’

March 28, 2018 XS Noize

Garbage have announced the release of the 20th-anniversary edition of their legendary second album Version 2.0. Released on Stunvolume/[PIAS] on 22nd June, Version 2.0 has been remastered for the 20th anniversary and the package features […]

MILES KANE Announces 16 Date UK Tour May-July
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MILES KANE Announces 16 Date UK Tour May-July

March 27, 2018 XS Noize

Known for his exhilarating live shows, Miles Kane is back where he belongs, on the road playing 16 unmissable headline shows this summer including two shows at The Moth Club May 28th and 29th. ‘It’s […]

SUPERGRASS' DANNY GOFFEY announces new album 'Schtick!' & own festival 1
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SUPERGRASS’ DANNY GOFFEY announces new album ‘Schtick!’ & own festival

March 27, 2018 XS Noize

Behold! Supergrass hero Danny Goffey announces the release of his new album ‘Schtick!’ released June 22nd on Distiller Records. To celebrate the release, Danny will host Goffstonbury, his own festival and Glastonbury placeholder, at his […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB release new single 'You Opened Up My Heart' - Listen Now!
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB – Reveal ‘You Opened Up My Heart’ Video

March 27, 2018 XS Noize

Manchester four-piece THE SLOW READERS CLUB have revealed the video for their atmospheric new single, ‘You Opened Up My Heart’, taken from their upcoming album Build A Tower, out May 4th via Modern Sky. An […]

Alt-rockers WELSHLY ARMS Unveil debut album ‘No Place Is Home’ due 8th June + New track ‘Sanctuary’ - Listen
Gigs

Alt-rockers WELSHLY ARMS Unveil debut album ‘No Place Is Home’ due 8th June + New track ‘Sanctuary’ – Listen

March 26, 2018 XS Noize

Having been ensconced in the studio working on their debut album ‘No Place Is Home’ due this June, Cleveland based six-piece blues and gospel influenced alternative band Welshly Arms preempt the release with a brand […]

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS announce SSE ARENA BELFAST SHOW Friday 1st March 2019 & Derry on Feb 28th 2019
Gigs

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS announce SSE ARENA BELFAST SHOW Friday 1st March 2019 & Derry on Feb 28th 2019

March 26, 2018 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Belfast show earlier this year, Global sensation The Red Hot Chilli Pipers announce their World Tour which comes to Belfast’s SSE Arena on Friday, March 01st 2019. There has never been […]

GIRLS NAMES announce new album 'Stains on Silence' & live dates. 1
Gigs

GIRLS NAMES announce new album ‘Stains on Silence’ & live dates.

March 26, 2018 XS Noize

Belfast’s Girls Names have confirmed details of their new album and shared the opening track, along with accompanying live dates. ‘Stains on Silence’, the band’s fourth LP, will be released on June 15th via Tough […]

GAZ COOMBES unveils new track "WALK THE WALK" and announces new live shows for May 2018
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES unveils new track “WALK THE WALK” and announces new live shows for May 2018

March 22, 2018 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes has released the second track from his forthcoming album World’s Strongest Man. Built from a twisted bassline, space-aged gospel vocals, swooping strings and lo-oscillating synths Walk the Walk is a sleek, sinewy and […]

SNOW PATROL: CONFIRM Northern Ireland tour dates
Gigs

SNOW PATROL: CONFIRM Northern Ireland tour dates

March 21, 2018 XS Noize

Over a two-decade career, Snow Patrol has carved out a unique place for themselves. Since their 1998 debut, Songs for Polarbears, which Pitchfork hailed as “an impressive piece of work,” their melancholy anthems of heartbreak […]

GWENNO shares video for "Eus Keus?" taken from new album, "Le Kov"
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GWENNO shares video for “Eus Keus?” taken from new album, “Le Kov”

March 21, 2018 XS Noize

With her acclaimed second album Le Kov now out via Heavenly Recordings, Gwenno has today shared a video for “Eus Keus?”, the second single to be released from the LP. Translating as “Is There Cheese?” […]

BLACK HONEY Announce 6-Date May UK Tour
Gigs

BLACK HONEY Announce 6-Date May UK Tour

March 21, 2018 XS Noize

Black Honey, one of the UK’s most notoriously good upcoming live bands, have announced a fresh handful of tour dates for May. The Brighton four-piece ended 2017 on a high, supporting long-term friends Royal Blood […]

ALISON MOYET Releases Live Album ‘The Other Live Collection’ 20th April
Gigs

ALISON MOYET Releases Live Album ‘The Other Live Collection’ 20th April

March 21, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of appearing as special guest of Tears For Fears on their 11 date UK arena tour this spring, electronic pop pioneer Alison Moyet releases ‘The Other Live Collection’ on Cooking Vinyl 20th April. Over […]

DMA'S share video for single 'In The Air' + announce album 2 'For Now' 1
Gigs

DMA’S release new single ‘For Now’ ahead of second album & UK tour – Listen

March 21, 2018 XS Noize

Sydney trio DMA’S have today unveiled new single ‘For Now’ which will be released alongside an album of the same name on April 27th. The track captures DMA’S unmistakable swagger, defiance and charm – it’s […]

THE GO! TEAM share brand new single“The Only Thing New is U Finding Out About It”
Gigs

THE GO! TEAM share brand new single“The Only Thing New is U Finding Out About It”

March 21, 2018 XS Noize

The Go! Team have shared “The Only Thing New is U Finding Out About It”, a brand new single following on from their acclaimed new album SEMICIRCLE (out now on Memphis Industries). Band leader Ian […]

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