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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
          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 […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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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EXTRANAUTS
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Keith O’Neill from Irish psychedelic/electronic band – EXTRANAUTS

June 8, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #133 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Keith O’Neill from Irish psychedelic/electronic band – EXTRANAUTS about their debut album, The Alchemist. Having started under the moniker The Dead Heavys, Extranauts have […]

THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES
News

THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES announce ‘Never Stop… The Best Of’ & Greatest Hits Tour

June 7, 2023 XS Noize

THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES celebrate thirty-five years since the release of their debut single with ‘Never Stop… The Best Of,’ a new best-of compilation bringing together twenty-one hits, available on double heavyweight vinyl and double […]

PJ Harvey
News

PJ HARVEY releases new song ‘I Inside the Old I Dying’ & announces UK tour

June 7, 2023 XS Noize

PJ Harvey has released a second song, “I Inside the Old I Dying” from her forthcoming album ‘I Inside the Old Year Dying’. Today’s song release is accompanied by an animated music video, directed by […]

Primal Scream
News

PRIMAL SCREAM announce ‘Reverberations (Travelling In Time)’ to be released on July 28th

June 7, 2023 XS Noize

‘Reverberations (Travelling In Time)’ is the debut Primal Scream album that never was: 16 perfectly formed pop nuggets weighing in at just under 35 minutes. The collection will be released on July 28th. Boasting eleven […]

Peter Gabriel
News

PETER GABRIEL releases ‘Road to Joy’ – the sixth track from his forthcoming album i/o

June 6, 2023 XS Noize

On the full moon, Sunday, 4 June, Peter Gabriel released the sixth track from his forthcoming album i/o. This month the song is Road to Joy, and the first version to be heard is the […]

JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020
Gigs

JOHN LYDON announces ‘I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right’ spoken word tour for Spring 2024

June 6, 2023 XS Noize

Legend and icon John Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, during a 45-date UK tour. The shows in Spring 2024, under the banner ‘I Could Be […]

The Charlatans
Gigs

THE CHARLATANS announce major UK tour for November and December 2023

June 6, 2023 XS Noize

One of the UK’s most enduring and best-loved bands, The Charlatans, have today announced a major UK tour for November and December, including dates at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse and London Troxy. For more than […]

The Answer
Gigs

Due to fan demand, THE ANSWER announce the re-release of their epic 2006 track, Keep Believin’

June 6, 2023 XS Noize

Due to fan demand, The Answer are thrilled to announce the re-release of their epic 2006 track, Keep Believin’ (2023). The track, which has been the opening number on the band’s highly acclaimed recent Sundowners […]

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Weathervanes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Weathervanes

June 6, 2023 Jesse Yarbrough

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit release their eighth studio album, Weathervanes, on June 9th. The artwork accompanying the album features a weathervane consisting of a broken knife, a cast iron skillet, and what appears […]

Mantra of The Cosmos
News

Shaun Ryder, Zak Starkey, Andy Bell & Bez form new supergroup ‘Mantra of The Cosmos’ & unveil debut single ‘Gorilla Guerilla’

June 6, 2023 XS Noize

Just when you thought pop music had got a bit too sensible, a bit too clean and tidy, a bit too safe, then maverick spirits collide and create something as devilish and delicious as you […]

Skinny Lister
Gigs

SKINNY LISTER share new single ‘Down On The Barrier’ & announce UK, Ireland & US Tour

June 5, 2023 XS Noize

Worshipping at the immortal altar of live music and preaching the good word of punk-rock, “Down On The Barrier” is a feel-good anthem that sees Skinny Lister finding God in our gig venues. “Take me […]

Brian Eno
News

BRIAN ENO announces his first ever solo live concert series

June 5, 2023 XS Noize

Brian Eno announces his new live concert performance, ‘Ships’, which will premiere at the 2023 Venice Biennale Musica this coming October. Eno will be performing with Baltic Sea Philharmonic, orchestrated and conducted by Kristjan Järvi. […]

Cian Ducrot
News

Irish singer-songwriter CIAN DUCROT celebrates brotherhood with new single ‘Heaven’

June 5, 2023 XS Noize

Fast-rising Irish singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot today shares his new single ‘Heaven’ ahead of the July 21st release of his eagerly anticipated debut album ‘Victory’. He has already landed two UK Top 20 hits with the […]

Kris James
News

Rising star KRIS JAMES shares new single ‘Caught Feelings’

June 5, 2023 XS Noize

Kris James is firmly on the rise. Having recently supported Will Young and Anastacia throughout UK and Europe on tour, today the singer-songwriter from Liverpool releases his first new music of 2023 – the soul-stirring […]

Gambling Culture
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Embracing the High Stakes: The Symbiosis Between Rap, Hip Hop, and Gambling Culture

June 5, 2023 XS Noize

Rap and hip hop have always been genres deeply entwined with exploring societal realities, personal experiences, and cultural identities. As a result, the narratives woven into this music often mirror the artists’ realities, offering a […]

The Chainsmokers
News

THE CHAINSMOKERS release hypnotic new single ‘Self Destruction Mode’

June 2, 2023 XS Noize

Grammy® Award-winning and chart-topping artist/producer duo, The Chainsmokers, have released their second single from the TCS5 Era, “Self Destruction Mode”, with genre-bending dark rap/pop artist Bludnymph today. The song, which fans have been rabid for […]

Foo Fighters: But Here We Are
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – But Here We Are

June 2, 2023 Niall Donnelly

Following a year of devastating losses and a bittersweet remembrance and self-reflection, Foo Fighters have boldly returned with their eleventh studio album, But Here We Are. A brutally honest and emotionally raw tribute, speaking about […]

TENACIOUS D
News

TENACIOUS D release recorded version of fan-favourite cover ‘Wicked Game’

June 1, 2023 XS Noize

Tenacious D – the greatest band in the world, comprised of Jack Black and Kyle Gass – have finally released a recorded version of their viral, fan-favourite live cover of Chris Isaak’s ‘Wicked Game.’ The […]

Moship
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Colin Angus (The Shamen) Talks, Moship, Psychedelic Electronic Music & AI Innovation

June 1, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #132 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Colin Angus for his first AI interview about his new band “Moship.” The Shamens originator discusses his new project via AIngus, Moships AI aide. […]

My Morning Jacket
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: My Morning Jacket at Kentish Town Forum, London

June 1, 2023 Michael Barron

With the global events of 2020, the length of the hiatus since artists last performed in a specific location has soared. However, few artists have had a break of eight years since they last played […]

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