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        • U2
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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
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          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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IN FOCUS// The Prodigy at Belsonic, Ormeau Park © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Prodigy at Belsonic, Ormeau Park

July 1, 2023 Bernie McAllister

The Prodigy played an exceptional outdoor performance at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Friday, 30th June 2023. Following the band’s incendiary and emotionally charged sellout tour of the UK last July, their first since Keith Flint […]

The View
News

THE VIEW share new video for ‘Woman Of The Year’

June 30, 2023 XS Noize

The View’s resurgence ahead of the August 18th release of their long-awaited new album ‘Exorcism of Youth’ gathers momentum as they today share their new single ‘Woman of the Year’. The band’s recent releases, ‘Feels […]

The 3 Clubmen
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XTC’s ANDY PARTRIDGE, STU ROWE and JEN OLIVE release debut ‘The 3 Clubmen’ EP & animated ‘Aviatrix‘ video

June 30, 2023 XS Noize

The 3 Clubmen – a new project made up of XTC’s Andy Partridge, Jen Olive and Stu Rowe – present their eponymous debut EP, along with a clever, vivid video for their debut single ‘Aviatrix’ […]

Neil Young
News

NEIL YOUNG to release the legendary long-lost ‘Chrome Dreams’ album on August 11th

June 30, 2023 XS Noize

‘Chrome Dreams’, one of Neil Young’s most individual and powerful albums, was scheduled to be released in 1977, but as is often the case with Young, things change. And then change again. What starts as […]

MRCH
News

Alternative duo MRCH share the video for new single ‘Stars Align’

June 30, 2023 XS Noize

After playing shows with the likes of CHVRCHES and Foster The People, Phoenix alternative duo MRCH today get a new era underway as they share the new single ‘Stars Align’. The track previews their upcoming […]

Scouting For Girls
News

SCOUTING FOR GIRLS share new single ‘The Missing Part’

June 30, 2023 XS Noize

The news that Scouting For Girls will release ‘The Place We Used To Meet’, their first all-new album in more than four years, received a welcome rush of attention from fans. Sparking a buzz across […]

blur
News

BLUR release new track: “St. Charles Square” ahead of Wembley Stadium shows next week

June 29, 2023 XS Noize

With just over a week to go until blur take the stage for two unmissable shows at Wembley Stadium, the band today dropped ‘St. Charles Square’, the latest track to be released from their highly-anticipated […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL release new track ‘Ocean’s Apart’ feat. Cillian Murphy

June 29, 2023 XS Noize

Freedom reigns in the world of The Coral after almost 30 years as a band, adding concepts and collaborators to faintly-pencilled wish lists, and now another layer of intrigue embedded into upcoming album, Sea Of […]

Grian Chatten
News

GRIAN CHATTEN shares new single, ‘All Of The People’ from his debut solo album Chaos For The Fly

June 29, 2023 XS Noize

Grian Chatten shares new single, ‘All Of The People’, the final track to be lifted from his debut solo album Chaos For The Fly, ahead of its release on 30th June. Written by the Fontaines […]

IN FOCUS// Florence & the Machine at Belsonic, Ormeau Park © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Florence & the Machine at Belsonic, Ormeau Park

June 29, 2023 Bernie McAllister

Florence & the Machine returned to Belfast to play their largest-ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, on Wednesday, June 28th 2023. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic images.          […]

The Pigeon Detectives
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Matt Bowman from The Pigeon Detectives on their long-awaited new album ‘TV Show’

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #136 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Matt Bowman from The Pigeon Detectives to discuss their long-awaited new album ‘TV Show.’ Produced by the renowned Rich Turvey (Blossoms, The Coral, Oscar […]

R.E.M.
News

R.E.M. partners with FX’s ‘The Bear’ to release music video for ‘Strange Currencies (Remix)’

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

Alt-rock pioneers R.E.M. and the team behind FX’s critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series The Bear have partnered to release a full-length music video for “Strange Currencies (Remix).” R.E.M.’s music is featured prominently throughout Season 2 […]

Grian Chatten - Chaos For The Fly
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Grian Chatten – Chaos For The Fly

June 28, 2023 Alex Hoggard

In the last four years since their debut album Dogrel, Fontaines D.C. have enormously impacted the post-punk scene. Their debut received a Mercury Prize nomination, then a year later, A Hero’s Death earned a Grammy […]

James Blake
News

JAMES BLAKE releases ‘Big Hammer’ & announces new album ‘Playing Robots Into Heaven’ & Headline Tour

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

Gearing up for another pivotal creative chapter, Mercury Music Prize and GRAMMY® Award-winning UK singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer James Blake has released “Big Hammer” with an accompanying music video directed by Oscar Hudson (Radiohead, […]

the baseball project
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Baseball Project – Grand Salami Time

June 28, 2023 Iam Burn

“Hey, batter, batter, batter, batter, batter! Swing, batter!”. Those of a certain age will know this line from John Hughes’ 1986 classic movie ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’. For many in the UK, that is about […]

Sundara Karma
News

SUNDARA KARMA return with the brand new single ‘Friends of Mine’

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

Sundara Karma have today made their highly anticipated return with the brand new single ‘Friends of Mine.’ Revisiting their euphoric indie roots whilst simultaneously ushering in a new era for the four-piece, ‘Friends of Mine’ is […]

Sandra's Wedding
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sandra’s Wedding – French Girls

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

The Hopeful Boy Replacement Service is the latest album from Yorkshire band Sandra’s Wedding. Formed in the triangle of sweet nothing between Goole, Castleford and Selby, Sandra’s Wedding has been busily curated a unique yet […]

The Pigeon Detectives
News

THE PIGEON DETECTIVES release the video for latest single ‘Summer Girl’

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

With their long-awaited new album ‘TV Show’ set to drop on July 7th through Dance To The Radio, their first in six years, The Pigeon Detectives have now delivered the official video for their recent […]

Liam Gallagher
Gigs

LIAM GALLAGHER plays intimate London show at KOKO on August 9th

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

Even by Liam Gallagher’s heady standards, the scenes that he inspired when he played to 170,000 fans over two nights at Knebworth Park were biblical, and the unforgettable event will be documented in his upcoming […]

Queen Extravaganza
Gigs

Queen Extravaganza returns to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast in March 2024

June 27, 2023 XS Noize

Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen Tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, returns to Belfast in 2024, following a triumphant 2023 tour and sell-out shows across the globe. The band, who have been […]

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