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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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ANDREA BALENCY ON UK TOUR with NLF3 for Oui Love, French Music Showcase
New Music

ANDREA BALENCY ON UK TOUR with NLF3 for Oui Love, French Music Showcase

October 1, 2014 XS Noize

Since her breakthrough single ‘You’ve Never Been Alone’ and subsequent debut EP ‘Walls’, which was released in the summer to widespread critical acclaim, rising Franco-Mexican producer/instrumentalist Andrea Balency is further consolidating her high ranking status […]

DANIEL LANOIS  NEW ALBUM ‘FLESH AND MACHINE’ 27TH OCTOBER 2014 ON ANTI
New Music

DANIEL LANOIS NEW ALBUM ‘FLESH AND MACHINE’ 27TH OCTOBER 2014 ON ANTI

October 1, 2014 XS Noize

Throughout a storied career as a musician, producer and engineer, Daniel Lanois helped push the ambient genre forward into celestial new territory as Brian Eno’s foremost protégé; he has recorded landmark albums for U2 and […]

SIMPLE MINDS REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'HONEST TOWN' LISTEN HERE
New Music

LISTEN TO SIMPLE MINDS ‘BIG MUSIC’ PREVIEW

October 1, 2014 XS Noize

Simple Minds will release ‘BIG MUSIC’ on November 3rd, their first album of new material in over five years. They will also embark on a major UK & European tour. They recently premiered their new […]

NATIVES RELEASE VIDEO FOR 'THE HORIZON'
New Music

NATIVES RELEASE VIDEO FOR ‘THE HORIZON’

September 30, 2014 XS Noize

Natives have released their new video for ‘The Horizon,’ the third single from their debut album ‘Indoor War.’ On the video, guitarist Jack Fairbrother said: “With The Horizon we wanted to do something different to […]

THE WANDS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM 'THE DAWN NOVEMBER 3RD
New Music

THE WANDS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ‘THE DAWN NOVEMBER 3RD

September 30, 2014 XS Noize

Danish song writing duo The Wands return to the UK this November with their debut album ‘The Dawn’, a record that celebrates flamboyant, hallucinogenic acid rock, propelled by ideas and a, some might say, old-school […]

ARCA  PREMIERES ‘THIEVERY’ VIDEO, CREATED BY JESSE
New Music

ARCA PREMIERES ‘THIEVERY’ VIDEO, CREATED BY JESSE

September 30, 2014 XS Noize

Arca recently announced details of his highly anticipated Xen debut album (released 3rd November on Mute) while at the same time debuting brand new track ‘Thievery’, the first to be taken from the album. Today, […]

OWLLE PREMIERES NEW TRACK 'FOG'
New Music

OWLLE PREMIERES NEW TRACK ‘FOG’

September 30, 2014 XS Noize

For French 20-something, Owlle, music is a way to tell stories, a way to embrace freedom and other worlds, and very much expose two sides of the same coin. In Owlle’s world, the things that […]

SIMPLE MINDS REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'HONEST TOWN' LISTEN HERE
New Music

SIMPLE MINDS PREMIER NEW VIDEO FOR ‘HONEST TOWN’ WATCH HERE

September 29, 2014 XS Noize

Simple Minds premiered their new video for latest single ‘Honest Town’ From their forthcoming album ‘Big Music’. ‘Honest Town’ is an incredible haunting track about their hometown of Glasgow, that mixes classic Simple Minds with […]

‘BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: THE ALBUM COLLECTION VOL. 1, 1973-1984' BOXSET OUT 17TH NOVEMBER   2
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‘BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: THE ALBUM COLLECTION VOL. 1, 1973-1984′ BOXSET OUT 17TH NOVEMBER

September 28, 2014 XS Noize

On 17th November, Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings will release ‘Bruce Springsteen: The Album Collection Vol. 1 1973-1984,’ a boxed set comprised of remastered editions of the first seven albums recorded and released by Bruce Springsteen for […]

REV REV REV SHARE 'CATCHING A BUZZ' VIDEO
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REV REV REV ADD MORE SHOWS TO THEIR UK TOUR

September 27, 2014 XS Noize

Rev Rev Rev have just added more UK shows to their debut UK tour. Having toured across Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovenia and the Czech Republic they are now gearing up for their first ever UK […]

Oasis Deluxe Reissue of (WHAT'S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY? Out Monday 2
New Music

Oasis Deluxe Reissue of (WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY? Out Monday

September 27, 2014 XS Noize

For the next instalment in their Chasing the Sun archival series, Oasis will release a deluxe reissue of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? on September 29th via Big Brother Recordings. Just as with their recent […]

THOM YORKE RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM 'TOMORROWS MODERN BOXES' THROUGH BIT TORRENT
New Music

THOM YORKE RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM ‘TOMORROWS MODERN BOXES’ THROUGH BIT TORRENT

September 26, 2014 XS Noize

The mystery of Thom Yorke’s secret new record has been solved: the Radiohead frontman has announced the release of his sophomore solo album, Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes. Once again, Yorke has come up with an inventive […]

RUSTIE  GREEN LANGUAGE TOUR ANNOUNCED
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RUSTIE GREEN LANGUAGE TOUR ANNOUNCED

September 26, 2014 XS Noize

Fresh from the release of his second LP ‘Green Language’, Glasgow’s Rustie can announce a Green Language Headline Tour, coming to global centres including London, Paris, Amsterdam (ADE), LA, Tokyo and a special homecoming at […]

OLDE WORLDE REVEALS JAPANESE LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK 'THINKING ABOUT YOU'
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OLDE WORLDE REVEALS JAPANESE LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK ‘THINKING ABOUT YOU’

September 26, 2014 XS Noize

Olde Worlde is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist, Sohhei Numata. Born in Machida, Tokyo, Olde Worlde releases his brand new album The Blue Musk-Oxen in the UK on September 1st. Recorded, produced and mixed by […]

U2 REVEAL CONTROVERSIAL ALBUM SLEEVE FOR 'SONGS OF INNOCENCE' 1
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U2 REVEAL CONTROVERSIAL ALBUM SLEEVE FOR ‘SONGS OF INNOCENCE’

September 25, 2014 XS Noize

U2 have officially revealed the album cover for the physical version of ‘Songs Of Innocence’ on U2.com. The visuals reflect the new songs and their inspiration in the early years of U2 as teenagers in […]

JASON ORANGE QUITS TAKE THAT
News

JASON ORANGE QUITS TAKE THAT

September 25, 2014 XS Noize

Women of a certain age will today be waking up with the news that Jason Orange has left Take That. Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald will continue on as a three piece as […]

SIMPLE MINDS REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'HONEST TOWN' LISTEN HERE
New Music

SIMPLE MINDS REVEAL NEW SINGLE ‘HONEST TOWN’ LISTEN HERE

September 24, 2014 XS Noize

Simple Minds premiered their latest single ‘Honest Town’ From their forthcoming album ‘Big Music’ today on the Ken Bruce show on BBC Radio 2. ‘Honest Town’ is an incredible haunting track that mixes classic Simple […]

LISTEN TO 'TALKING IN TONES' NEW SONG FROM THE CHARLATANS
New Music

LISTEN TO ‘TALKING IN TONES’ NEW SONG FROM THE CHARLATANS

September 24, 2014 XS Noize

This week, the Charlatans announced their as-yet-untitled 12th album. The band’s new material is their first output following the death of drummer Jon Brookes last year, and will honour the late musician: “Jon was adamant […]

BELLOWHEAD SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘LET HER RUN’
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BELLOWHEAD SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘LET HER RUN’

September 24, 2014 XS Noize

‘Let Her Run / I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight’ is the new double A side single from Britain’s most successful ever traditional folk act, Bellowhead. 10 years old this year, Bellowhead released […]

THE ART OF AMPUTATION RELEASE 'DISTORTED POP SONG' IN NOVEMBER
News

THE ART OF AMPUTATION RELEASE ‘DISTORTED POP SONG’ IN NOVEMBER

September 22, 2014 XS Noize

The Art of Amputation are an alternative five-piece from London who combine soaring melodies with experimental sounds and big fuzzy guitars to create soundscapes they claim will “hold your hand in dark times.” The band […]

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