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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 […]

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          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
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          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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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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        • 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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INHALER announce their biggest headline show to date at 3Arena, Dublin

June 15, 2023 XS Noize

INHALER have announced details of a very special live event for fans to celebrate the final date of their huge CUTS & BRUISES WORLD TOUR. The Dublin four-piece will play a homecoming arena show – […]

ASH
News

ASH announce new album ‘Race The Night’ – Hear lead single ‘Race The Night’

June 15, 2023 XS Noize

Ash are today announcing their first new album together in more than five years and sharing a new single alongside news of an upcoming UK / EU tour. Race The Night, the band’s eighth studio […]

Status Quo
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STATUS QUO announce the release of the first volume of the new ‘Official Archive Series’

June 15, 2023 XS Noize

The iconic Status Quo are delighted to announce the release of the first volume of the new ‘Official Archive Series’ brought to you by earMUSIC. ‘Vol. 1 – Live In Amsterdam’ will be released on […]

ALBA Musik
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VIDEO PREMIERE: ALBA Musik – Contigo

June 15, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Having spent a decade performing together in New York City, in May of last year, Bárbara Martínez and Albert Alabedra decided to add another branch to their already impressive artist bows and began to write […]

MASK
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TRACK PREMIERE: British rock duo MASK share their cover version of ‘Days’ by The Kinks

June 15, 2023 XS Noize

British rock duo MASK are truly rolling as anticipation builds for their third studio album, ’Zenith’ (due for release on Friday, 4th August). Headed up by ‘H’ Humphrey (Belfast) and Craig Coppock (Liverpool), their last […]

Mike Peters
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Mike Peters from Welsh rock legends The Alarm on their brand new album ‘Forwards’

June 15, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #134 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Mike Peters from Welsh rock legends The Alarm to talk about their brand new album ‘Forwards.’ Mike Peters returns to life after a year […]

The Coral
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THE CORAL release new track ‘Drifter’s Prayer’ feat actor John Simm

June 14, 2023 XS Noize

Guessing what’s coming next from The Coral is revealed as a fool’s errand as the band follows up their announcement of TWO albums for 2023 with the first bittersweet fruit of their recent collaborations, releasing […]

The Struts
Gigs

THE STRUTS announce UK & European headline tour

June 14, 2023 XS Noize

The Struts have announced a headline tour of the UK and Europe for August 2023. The band will play eight headline dates alongside a number of festival appearances throughout Europe this summer. The tour will […]

Jimmy Somerville
News

JIMMY SOMERVILLE to re-issue debut solo album ‘Read My Lips’ – Listen to new remix of: ‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)’

June 14, 2023 XS Noize

Jimmy Somerville’s debut solo album ‘Read My Lips’ will be re-issued by London Records in a variety of formats and featuring rarities and new remixes on September 1st, 2023. Originally released in 1989, ‘Read My […]

The Hives
News

THE HIVES release video for new single ‘Countdown to Shutdown’

June 13, 2023 XS Noize

Currently tearing up stadiums across the UK with Arctic Monkeys, The Hives have released a brand new single ‘Countdown to Shutdown,’ the second off their highly anticipated album The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons, which arrives […]

LIVE REVIEW: Warpaint at Royal Festival Hall
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Warpaint at Royal Festival Hall

June 13, 2023 Michael Barron

The Southbank Centre Meltdown annual festival has returned, where a famous artist curates ten days of fantastic music. Last year, Grace Jones curated, performed, and invited acts, including Skunk Anansie, to perform. This year’s curator […]

The 1975
Gigs

The 1975 announce details of their biggest North American tour to date – The 1975 ‘Still … at their very best’

June 13, 2023 XS Noize

The 1975 today announces details of their biggest North American tour to date; The 1975 ‘Still … at their very best’. The newly announced tour dates will see the band play arenas across North America […]

Depeche Mode
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DEPECHE MODE announce 12″ vinyl singles collector’s edition box set of ‘Sounds Of The Universe’

June 13, 2023 XS Noize

Sony Music Entertainment will continue the Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project with the release of Sounds Of The Universe | The 12″ Singles on 4 August 2023. Sounds Of The Universe | The 12″ […]

Queens Of The Stone Age
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE announce ‘The End Is Nero’ UK and European Arena tour

June 13, 2023 XS Noize

Ahead of their eagerly anticipated headline show on Glastonbury’s Other Stage (Sunday 25th June) and sold-out UK shows, Queens Of The Stone Age have today announced the details of their ‘The End Is Nero’ UK […]

WIN: Tickets to see Lukas Nelson & POTR at Ulster Hall, Belfast
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WIN: Tickets to see Lukas Nelson & POTR at Ulster Hall, Belfast

June 13, 2023 XS Noize

One of the finest, in-demand rock ‘n’ roll ensembles working today, Lukas Nelson & POTR, are bringing their powerful, joyous live show to Ulster Hall, Belfast, on 22nd June. The live show promises well-known POTR […]

Caicos
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TRACK PREMIERE: Caicos – A Spade A Spade

June 13, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Already established as the frontman of NYC indie-rock band Gospels, Alex Frenkel has unveiled the latest single from his solo project Caicos titled “A Spade A Spade”, taken from his ‘Ascension Intention’ LP, which will […]

Philip Seth Campbell
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Philip Seth Campbell – Magical West

June 13, 2023 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter – PHILIP SETH CAMPBELL – has unveiled “Magical West”, the first single to be taken from his forthcoming solo album ‘City Lights’ (out 1 September 2023 via Assai Records). The artist has also […]

Sigur Rós
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SIGUR RÓS surprise fans with the release of a brand new song ‘Blóðberg’

June 12, 2023 XS Noize

Sigur Rós today surprise fans with the release of a brand new song ahead of the start of their sold-out Europe and North America tour, which begins on Friday, 16 June, at the Royal Festival […]

Thylacine
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Thylacine discusses ‘Polar’ (Fejká Remix)

June 12, 2023 Randall Radic

French electronic producer Thylacine recently joined forces with German producer Fekjá to release the remix of “Polar,” a track from Thylacine’s much-admired album, 9 Pieces. Talking about the remix process, Fejká says, “I deconstructed the […]

SMASH - The Singles 1985-2020
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Pet Shop Boys – SMASH – The Singles 1985 – 2020

June 12, 2023 Michael Barron

Whilst this poignant album celebrates 35 years of hits for the pop duo, the Pet Shop Boys story dates back to 1982 when vocalist Neil Tennant became the news editor of the former British teen […]

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