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        • U2
          News

          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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Carbon Based Lifeforms
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TRACK PREMIERE: Carbon Based Lifeforms – Rymden3000

June 12, 2023 XS Noize

Carbon Based Lifeforms (CBL) are Johannes Hedberg and Daniel Vadestrid, both born in 1976 and based in southwest Sweden. They met when both were 15 and are still, amazingly, working happily together over 25 years […]

True Tides
Gigs

TRUE TIDES announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo in November

June 12, 2023 XS Noize

Bursting with incandescent melodies blended together with 80s style dark synth soundscapes, True Tides’ new single ‘All We Got Is War’ is a glittering pop banger for 2023. The track erupts with a shimmering pop […]

Far From Saints
News

FAR FROM SAINTS share ‘Let’s Turn This Back Around’ from their self-titled debut album, which will be unveiled this Friday

June 12, 2023 XS Noize

Far From Saints’ initial releases – ‘Let’s Turn This Back Around’, ‘Take It Through The Night’ and ‘Screaming Hallelujah’- have sparked anticipation for their self-titled debut album, which will be unveiled this Friday. Further highlighted […]

Little Simz
Gigs

LITTLE SIMZ announces her biggest UK shows to date for November

June 12, 2023 XS Noize

The inimitable Little Simz today announces her biggest UK shows to date, bringing her larger-than-life discography to vivid life across select dates in November. See the full list of live dates below, including London’s legendary […]

Moncrieff
Gigs

Irish-born singer-songwriter MONCRIEFF announces headline show at Mandela Hall, Belfast

June 12, 2023 XS Noize

Irish-born singer-songwriter Moncrieff – winner of the RTÉ Choice Music Prize for Irish Song of the Year 2023 for his 2022 smash ‘Warm – has released his incredible new EP ‘Highways & Hurricanes’ via BMG […]

BRING ME THE HORIZON
News

BRING ME THE HORIZON announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 23rd January

June 11, 2023 XS Noize

Bring Me The Horizon are riding the waves of an explosive headline performance at this year’s Download festival. The band took to the stage on Friday in front of 100k euphoric fans and played a […]

Albin Lee Meldau
News

ALBIN LEE MELDAU shares his brand new single ‘When You’re Here’

June 9, 2023 XS Noize

An arena-conquering star and Grammy-nominated artist in his homeland of Sweden, the half-British Albin Lee Meldau is the timeless, heartfelt singer-songwriter you need to know. Having gained global traction following multiple BBC Radio 2 A-lists, […]

James – Be Opened By The Wonderful
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: James – Be Opened By The Wonderful

June 9, 2023 Iam Burn

I wish to register a complaint. This is not about a dead parrot but concerning the passage of time. It is moving far too quickly, and I’m unhappy. How on earth can it be that […]

Greta Van Fleet
News

GRETA VAN FLEET release their brand new track, ‘Farewell For Now’

June 9, 2023 XS Noize

Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet today release their brand new track, ‘Farewell For Now’. “On ‘Farewell For Now, ’ we express the sentiment of our longing to stay on stage and savour the magic […]

Thirty Seconds To Mars
News

THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS release new track ‘Life Is Beautiful’

June 9, 2023 XS Noize

Today, award-winning artist Thirty Seconds To Mars, which consists of brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, released their newest song, “Life Is Beautiful”, via Concord Records. “Life Is Beautiful” is the second song from the band’s […]

Alabama 3
News

ALABAMA 3 announce new album ‘Cold War Classics Vol.2’ & share new single ‘Thank You’

June 9, 2023 XS Noize

Alabama 3, the legendary band from Brixton, South London, are back with a brand-new track from their forthcoming, majestic 14th studio album ‘Cold War Classics Vol.2′ – the follow-up to their 2021 album ‘Step 13’. […]

Jonny Greenwood
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Duda Tassa and Johnny Greenwood – Jarak Qaribak

June 9, 2023 Lori Gava

Israeli musical artist Duda Tassa and legendary Radiohead guitarist Johnny Greenwood release Jarak Qaribak. The album is a love letter to Arabic music that crosses Middle Eastern barriers as it re-imagines Arabic songs and challenges […]

Tom Meighan
News

TOM MEIGHAN shares the video for ‘Don’t Give In’

June 9, 2023 XS Noize

Released last month, Tom Meighan’s first solo album, The Reckoning, hit the Official midweek chart at #2, behind Ed Sheeran. It charted at #2 in the Indie chart, #3 in the Vinyl chart, #3 in […]

Hospital Corner - Every Sensory Pleasure
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TRACK PREMIERE: Hospital Corner – Every Sensory Pleasure

June 9, 2023 XS Noize

Hospital Corner is Chris Finn, the enigmatic singer-songwriter hailing from the heart of Edinburgh, and this is the latest single, “Every Sensory Pleasure.” This introspective piano ballad showcases Hospital Corner’s immense talent for crafting heartfelt […]

Liam Gallagher
News

LIAM GALLAGHER announces new live album ‘Knebworth 22’ to be released in August

June 9, 2023 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher will document his triumphant two-night Knebworth Park shows with the release of the live album ‘Knebworth 22’ on August 11th. Returning to the scene of the era-defining Oasis gigs of the ‘90s, the […]

Brand New Friend
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BRAND NEW FRIEND announce new album ‘Grandstand’ – Hear first single ‘Talk It Out’

June 9, 2023 XS Noize

Brand New Friend release their new single ‘Talk It Out’ and announce their new album, Grandstand. This indie-pop track is about wanting to express yourself but being unable to articulate how you feel. Touching on […]

Mark Prendergast
News

MARK PRENDERGAST of KODALINE shares ‘Be Someone’ – the debut single from his new solo project Man Alive

June 8, 2023 XS Noize

As co-founder, guitarist and co-songwriter for Kodaline, Mark Prendergast has achieved over a billion streams, three #1 albums in Ireland, two Top 5 records in the UK and played shows all over the world. Now […]

MUNICIPAL WASTE
News

MUNICIPAL WASTE announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast in October 2023

June 8, 2023 XS Noize

Thrash metal band MUNICIPAL WASTE released their massively-anticipated 7th studio album, “Electrified Brain,” on July 1st 2022, via Nuclear Blast. “Electrified Brain” marks MUNICIPAL WASTE’s first album in 5 years, following the release of their […]

DERMOT KENNEDY
News

DERMOT KENNEDY releases brand new single ‘Don’t Forget Me’

June 8, 2023 XS Noize

Today, Irish superstar DERMOT KENNEDY releases his brand new single ‘DON’T FORGET ME’, out now via Island Records / Interscope; listen below. His critically acclaimed, #1-selling second album ‘Sonder’ is out now. Off the back […]

Arliston
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Indie pop duo, Arliston release ‘451’

June 8, 2023 XS Noize

On June 9th, 2023, South London indie pop duo Arliston release ‘451’ via the band’s own label Sob Story Records. ‘451’ arrives alongside a captivating, ambiguous music video directed and produced by Bo Morgan. The […]

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