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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
          News

          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 […]

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          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          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 […]

        • 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: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          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 […]

  • 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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HOOKWORMS ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'THE HUM'
New Music

HOOKWORMS SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘RADIO TOKYO’

December 4, 2014 XS Noize

There is Hookworms live and then there is Hookworms on record. As the flood of acclaim around their second album The Hum testifies, both are equally thrilling sides of one coin. The Leeds five-piece mix […]

GRAVENHURST RELEASES CLASSIC ALBUMS AND NEW COMPILATION
New Music

GRAVENHURST RELEASES CLASSIC ALBUMS AND NEW COMPILATION

December 4, 2014 XS Noize

This year Gravenhurst celebrates a decade of work on Warp Records with the reissue of two classic albums, Flashlight Seasons and Black Holes In The Sand, and an additional new album: Offerings: Lost Songs 2000 […]

NEW BAND 'BLACK RIVERS' FROM DOVES MEMBERS JEZ AND ANDY
New Music

BLACK RIVERS SHARE ALBUM TRAILER

December 4, 2014 XS Noize

Black Rivers have unveiled a preview of their forthcoming debut album. All the tracks were carefully mixed together by the band and then brought to life in this video courtesy of the talented Jason Hyde […]

U2 ANNOUNCE INNOCENCE + EXPERIENCE TOUR 2015 1
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U2 ANNOUNCE INNOCENCE + EXPERIENCE TOUR 2015

December 3, 2014 XS Noize

The band are heading out on the road again, playing indoor arenas for the first time in a decade. The iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour will see U2 play 19 cities worldwide next year, with pairs […]

THE PEACE COLLECTIVE FEATURING JULIAN LENNON, MICK JONES, SUGGS THE FARM.....
New Music

THE PEACE COLLECTIVE FEATURING JULIAN LENNON, MICK JONES, SUGGS THE FARM…..

December 3, 2014 XS Noize

This year sees the centenary of the Christmas Truce in the trenches of the First World War, in which English and German met on No Man’s Land and played football. This poignant moment in history […]

JAMES ATKIN EX EMF TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM 'A COUNTRY MILE' THROUGH PLEDGE MUSIC
New Music

JAMES ATKIN EX EMF RELEASES COVER OF ‘A FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK’

December 3, 2014 XS Noize

James Atkin previously of EMF has released a very special Christmas single in his own unique style. It’s a cover of that modern Christmas classic from The Pogues, ‘A Fairytale Of New York’, we like […]

THE JAM - SETTING SONS EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONS FOR NOVEMBER RELEASE
New Music

THE JAM RELEASE ‘SETTING SONS’ DELUXE EDITION

December 1, 2014 XS Noize

 The Jam’s 1979 masterpiece Setting Sons is being expanded and reissued on November 17th 2014 as super deluxe and deluxe editions which feature unreleased demos and live tracks. Setting Sons was originally conceived as a […]

THE SHINING STARS RELEASE NEW TRACK 'GLORIOUS MESS' listen here!
New Music

THE SHINING STARS RELEASE NEW TRACK ‘GLORIOUS MESS’ listen here!

November 29, 2014 XS Noize

Channelling influences from the likes of Badfinger, Nick Lowe and Oasis, The Shining Stars unashamedly come up with their own 21st century take on a classic rock’n’roll/power pop hybrid. ‘Glorious Mess’ is possibly the only […]

OH! GUNQUIT DEBUT THEIR VIDEO FOR 'SINKHOLE' WATCH HERE
New Music

OH! GUNQUIT DEBUT THEIR VIDEO FOR ‘SINKHOLE’ WATCH HERE

November 29, 2014 XS Noize

London based Rumble-Bop Trash Blitz 5-piece band Oh! Gunquit release a brand new single “Sinkhole” backed with instrumental “Stampede” via new One Little Indian imprint Winwin Records on 1st December. Oh! Gunquit have been performing […]

UK PSYCH GRUNGERS ALLUSONDRUGS RELEASE ‘AM I WEIRD?’ AS FREE DOWNLOAD / NEW VIDEO
New Music

UK PSYCH GRUNGERS ALLUSONDRUGS RELEASE ‘AM I WEIRD?’ AS FREE DOWNLOAD / NEW VIDEO

November 28, 2014 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of October’s single ‘I Should Have Gone To Uni’, West Yorkshire psychedelic alt-rock-grunge-pop weirdos Allusondrugs offer the world a new slice of what they do best, in the form of live […]

JAMES ATKIN EX EMF TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM 'A COUNTRY MILE' THROUGH PLEDGE MUSIC
New Music

JAMES ATKIN EX EMF TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM ‘A COUNTRY MILE’ THROUGH PLEDGE MUSIC

November 28, 2014 XS Noize

James Atkin has topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, enjoyed platinum-selling album success, received an Ivor Novello nomination for his songwriting and toured the world many times over. He is now about […]

PETITE NOIR RELEASES NEW EP 'THE KING OF ANXIETY' IN JANUARY 2015
New Music

PETITE NOIR RELEASES NEW EP ‘THE KING OF ANXIETY’ IN JANUARY 2015

November 27, 2014 XS Noize

Petite Noir is to release a new 5 track EP entitled ‘The King Of Anxiety’ on 19th January 2015. The lead track Chess features lyrics directly lifted from an instant-messaging conversation that Petite Noir (Yannick […]

NERVOUS NELLIE  WILL RELEASE ALBUM “WHERE THE NIGHTMARE GETS IN" IN DECEMBER 2014
New Music

NERVOUS NELLIE WILL RELEASE ALBUM “WHERE THE NIGHTMARE GETS IN” IN DECEMBER 2014

November 27, 2014 XS Noize

Nervous Nellie feature two sets of Swedish brothers (two of them grew up in Chicago) and are currently based in Stockholm. They have announced they’ll be releasing new album ‘When the Nightmare Gets In” on […]

Trust fund
New Music

TRUST FUND SIGNS TO TURNSTILE FOR DEBUT ALBUM

November 26, 2014 XS Noize

Do-it-yourself Bristol musician Trust Fund has taken a step from small cassette runs on bedroom labels to sign to much-esteemed label Turnstile for the release of his debut album ‘No one’s coming for us’, out […]

YOUTH CLUB SIGN TO LAB RECORDS
New Music

YOUTH CLUB PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘ PEOPLE ‘ watch here

November 26, 2014 XS Noize

Youth Club have premiered their new video for ‘People’ – the band’s new EP ‘Brothers’ is available for pre-order at iTunes now. Southend indie-pop band Youth Club have signed to LAB Records and will release […]

THE CORONAS ANNOUNCE UK TOUR IN MARCH IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM
New Music

THE CORONAS ANNOUNCE UK TOUR IN MARCH IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM

November 26, 2014 XS Noize

THE CORONAS ANNOUNCE UK TOUR IN MARCH TO SUPPORT THE RELEASE OF THEIR ALBUM ‘THE LONG WAY’ ON 9TH MARCH 2015 ON ISLAND RECORDS Boasting 3 double platinum albums in their homeland of Ireland, The […]

Seasick steve
New Music

SEASICK STEVE RELEASES ‘ SONIC SOUL SURFER ‘

November 25, 2014 XS Noize

Produced and written by Seasick Steve and recorded in his front room at the little farm where he lives, it’s his seventh studio record and most ambitious work yet. Along with longtime drummer Dan Magnusson, […]

American-football
News

AMERICAN FOOTBALL ADD EXTRA LONDON DATE AND LEEDS MATINEE TO UK TOUR IN MAY 2015

November 25, 2014 XS Noize

Following yesterday’s announcement, and due to popular demand American Football have added two further shows to their UK tour The band said “We were just blown away by the demand for tickets in the UK […]

FICTION RELEASE NEW VIDEO AHEAD OF EP RELEASE
New Music

FICTION NEW TRACK ‘STAYING STILL’ OUT 15th DECEMBER

November 24, 2014 XS Noize

Fiction play an EP Launch show at Total Refreshment Centre in London on Friday 28 November 2014, with support from Crushed Beaks and Seraphina Steer. Fiction formed in South West London in the late-2000’s by […]

American-football
New Music

AMERICAN FOOTBALL – FIRST UK DATES NOW SOLD OUT!

November 24, 2014 XS Noize

Tickets for the first ever American Football UK dates went on sale at 10:00AM today… Within 10 minutes of going live, both Leeds and Manchester shows sold out, and the London date has just sold […]

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