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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 […]

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        • 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
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          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
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          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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OCTOBER DRIFT announce a UK headline tour for October 2022
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OCTOBER DRIFT announce a UK headline tour for October 2022

July 14, 2022 XS Noize

October Drift have announced a UK headline tour for October 2022. The 11-date tour will start in Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach on October 19th and finish in Exeter, Cavern on October 31st, the band will play […]

American singer and musician SCARYPOOLPARTY to play a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 this Saturday 16th July 2022 1
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American singer and musician SCARYPOOLPARTY to play a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 this Saturday 16th July 2022

July 14, 2022 XS Noize

American singer and musician Scarypoolparty is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 16th July 2022. For much of the past few years, Alejandro Aranda, aka Scarypoolparty, has lived in […]

IN FOCUS// Social Distortion at The Academy, Dublin 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Social Distortion at The Academy, Dublin

July 14, 2022 Clair McAllister

American punk rock band Social Distortion played their first Irish headline show in ten years at The Academy, Dublin, on 12th July. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images.       […]

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND announce 2023 UK stadium & outdoor shows 1
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND announce 2023 UK stadium & outdoor shows

July 14, 2022 XS Noize

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will mark their return to the UK next May 2023 with a string of stadium shows across the country following the tremendous success of the European tour dates […]

INTERVIEW with Aunty MNGO about ADHD, Neurodiversity, and 'The Brightest Timeline'
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Aunty MNGO about ADHD, Neurodiversity, and ‘The Brightest Timeline’

July 14, 2022 Randall Radic

Melbourne, the Australia-based artist Aunty MNGO, aka Samuel Stopforth, recently released his single, “The Brightest Timeline.” The song’s official title is “LUV-B1C1: The Brightest Timeline (ELGNCE),” and it’s an appetizer for his forthcoming EP. Aunty […]

LARKIN POE unveil smoldering title track from eagerly awaited new album Blood Harmony 2
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LARKIN POE unveil smoldering title track from eagerly awaited new album Blood Harmony

July 13, 2022 XS Noize

Larkin Poe – the GRAMMY® Award-nominated duo of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell – have shared “Blood Harmony,”. The smouldering title track from their upcoming sixth studio album. Blood Harmony arrives via […]

LIVE REVIEW: Midnight Oil at Camden Roundhouse, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Midnight Oil at Camden Roundhouse, London

July 13, 2022 Michael Barron

Midnight Oil go back a long way, with a career spanning just shy of five decades. The Australian rock band played many London venues that are no more, including ZIG Zag Club, which closed its […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Interpol - The Other Side of Make Believe
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Interpol – The Other Side of Make Believe

July 13, 2022 Lori Gava

Trend-setting veteran rockers, Interpol release their seventh album, The Other Side of Make Believe. The album follows their 2018 release, Marauder. The latest release changes up their often-dark musings for pastoral longings and newfound grace […]

Big Brother Recordings Celebrate the 25th anniversary of OASIS' iconic third album 'Be Here Now' on August 21st 1
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Big Brother Recordings Celebrate the 25th anniversary of OASIS’ iconic third album ‘Be Here Now’ on August 21st

July 13, 2022 XS Noize

Big Brother Recordings today announce the release of limited-edition collectors’ album formats to celebrate the silver anniversary of Oasis’ historic third album ‘Be Here Now’.  Released on 19th August, ahead of the anniversary of the […]

BOB DYLAN announces details of nine UK shows, opening with four nights at THE LONDON PALLADIUM
Gigs

BOB DYLAN announces details of nine UK shows, opening with four nights at THE LONDON PALLADIUM

July 13, 2022 XS Noize

Today ITB announce the details of nine Bob Dylan UK shows, part of his ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways Worldwide Tour’. The ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways Worldwide Tour’ began last December in Milwaukee, USA. Since then, […]

NO DEVOTION return with new album 'No Oblivion' - Hear first single 'Starlings' 2
New Music

NO DEVOTION return with new album ‘No Oblivion’ – Hear first single ‘Starlings’

July 12, 2022 XS Noize

It’s been seven years since No Devotion––featuring vocalist Geoff Rickly (vocalist of Thursday), bassist Stuart Richardson, and guitarist Lee Gaze––released their outstanding, Kerrang Album Of The Year-winning debut, “Permanence”. Following a string of extremely unfortunate events, […]

THE FEELING release ‘Love People’ the latest single from new album Loss. Hope. Love
Gigs

THE FEELING release ‘Love People’ the latest single from new album Loss. Hope. Love

July 12, 2022 XS Noize

Off the back of releasing a stellar new album Loss. Hope. Love and still riding high from the soundtrack for the smash musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, composed by Dan Gillespie Sells, Ivor Novello award-winning […]

WATCH: Klangstof release new video for 'Plastic Gun'
Gigs

WATCH: Klangstof release new video for ‘Plastic Gun’

July 12, 2022 XS Noize

Fresh from playing a huge show in Manchester as guests to Pixies and earning airplay from 6 Music and Amazing Radio for their recent single ‘Disguiser’, Klangstof now share the new track ‘Plastic Gun’. Both […]

ARCHITECTS announce new album ‘the classic symptoms of a broken spirit’ 2
Gigs

ARCHITECTS announce new album ‘the classic symptoms of a broken spirit’

July 12, 2022 XS Noize

Continuing their meteoric rise, today Architects announce a brand new studio album entitled ‘the classic symptoms of a broken spirit’, which will be out via Epitaph on October 21st. They also reveal a new track […]

Acclaimed Director/Photographer Tony Briggs Presents New Limited Edition 'Behind The Scene' Ocean Colour Scene Book 1
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Acclaimed Director/Photographer Tony Briggs Presents New Limited Edition ‘Behind The Scene’ Ocean Colour Scene Book

July 11, 2022 XS Noize

Acclaimed Director/Photographer Tony Briggs is very pleased to present an exclusive insight into the world of one of Britpop’s perhaps most overlooked bands: Ocean Colour Scene. Available from Friday 9 September, Behind The Scene is […]

INTERVIEW: Isle of Wight quartet AS WE LEAVE discuss 'Stop Making Plans' EP
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Isle of Wight quartet AS WE LEAVE discuss ‘Stop Making Plans’ EP

July 11, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Isle of Wight quartet As We Leave released their new EP ‘Stop Making Plans’ at the end of last month. The collection, created in the rustic style and posture with which they made their first, serves […]

IN FOCUS// Pearl Jam at BST Hyde Park, London 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Pearl Jam at BST Hyde Park, London

July 10, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Legendary Seattle grunge band Pearl Jam came to London to perform for two nights at BST Hyde Park. On Saturday, the 9th of July, Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Matt Cameron […]

Music Production Software Enthusiasts and Professionals Should Check Out
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Music Production Software Enthusiasts and Professionals Should Check Out

July 9, 2022 XS Noize

Producing music is a very involved process that involves a lot of careful planning and calculation, revisions, and much more. Everything that is involved in the creation of music is a part of music production. […]

LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Alexandra Palace Theatre, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Alexandra Palace Theatre, London

July 9, 2022 Michael Barron

Following a six year hiatus, Kula Shaker returned this year with their sixth album, 1st Congregational Church Of Eternal Love And Free Hugs, which is probably their best to date and fuelled excitement amongst fans […]

IN FOCUS// Jerry Cantrell at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Jerry Cantrell at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

July 9, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Jerry Cantrell is one of the founding members of the legendary grunge band Alice In Chains. On the 7th of July, he visited London with his solo project. The setlist was a mix of his […]

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