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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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          ‘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 […]

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          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
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          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 […]

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        • Elles Bailey
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • The Dandy Warhols
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          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
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          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
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          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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BRYAN ADAMS releases video for new single 'Never Gonna Rain'
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BRYAN ADAMS releases video for new single ‘Never Gonna Rain’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Bryan Adams has released his new song ‘Never Gonna Rain’  watch the official music video below. The melodic rock song is the latest release from his forthcoming studio album So Happy It Hurts, […]

Brighton singer songwriter Toby Juan AKA THE MAGIC EPIC releases video for new single 'More Than Just Pretty'
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Brighton singer songwriter Toby Juan AKA THE MAGIC EPIC releases video for new single ‘More Than Just Pretty’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Toby ‘The Magic Epic’ Juan, grew up in suburban South London and moved to the coast after falling in love with Brighton where he began writing his own music in 2013. He worked as a […]

KEITH RICHARDS announces boxset of acclaimed album 'Main Offender' & reveals previously-unreleased version of ‘How I Wish (Live)’ 1
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KEITH RICHARDS announces boxset of acclaimed album ‘Main Offender’ & reveals previously-unreleased version of ‘How I Wish (Live)’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Keith Richards releases a limited edition super-deluxe boxset of his acclaimed, second solo album Main Offender, on March 18th via BMG, featuring a host of previously unreleased gems from the ‘Winos Live In London ‘92’ […]

TRAVI THE NATIVE announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Sports Club, Thurs 10th March 2022
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TRAVI THE NATIVE announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Sports Club, Thurs 10th March 2022

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Belfast’s “alt-pop prodigy”, Travi The Native, burst onto the scene in the spring of 2020 with his critically acclaimed debut single ‘Heavy Love’. But don’t be fooled by his ‘new kid on the block’ persona. […]

ODHRAN MURPHY announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Sat 26th March 2022
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ODHRAN MURPHY announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Sat 26th March 2022

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Twenty-two-year old singer/songwriter Odhran Murphy might be something of a hidden gem within the local music scene – but not for long. Fusing folk and pop, Odhran’s musical ability, raw passion and soulful voice bely […]

STEREOPHONICS release new single 'Forever' today - taken from forthcoming album 'Oochya!' 1
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STEREOPHONICS release new single ‘Forever’ today – taken from forthcoming album ‘Oochya!’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Stereophonics today unveil their new single ‘Forever’ — the third instalment from their forthcoming album ‘Oochya!’, out 4th March 2022 via Stylus Records through Ignition Records Ltd. ‘Forever’ follows the previously released ‘Hanging On Your […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MØ – Motordrome
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ALBUM REVIEW: MØ – Motordrome

January 25, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

If you were to hear MØ’s background explained in the abstract without hearing her work for yourself, the image you may have of her music could seem contradicting and incompatible. She puts Sonic Youth and […]

SOAK announces new album 'If I Never Know You Like This Again' Out 20th May - Watch video for new track 'last july'
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SOAK announces new album ‘If I Never Know You Like This Again’ Out 20th May – Watch video for new track ‘last july’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK has announced their third album If I Never Know You Like This Again today. It will be released by Rough Trade Records on May 20th, 2022. Listen to a new track […]

AU/RA shares video for new single ‘plz don’t waste my youth’
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AU/RA shares video for new single ‘plz don’t waste my youth’

January 24, 2022 XS Noize

Still just 19-years-old, Au/Ra has already achieved so much. With over a billion streams to date, 7.5 million monthly listeners at Spotify, and two UK chart hits (‘i miss u’ with Jax Jones and ‘Panic […]

THE KOOKS announce Inside In / Inside Out 15th anniversary UK tour
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THE KOOKS announce Inside In / Inside Out 15th anniversary UK tour

January 24, 2022 XS Noize

In celebration of its 15th anniversary, The Kooks reveal dates for the long-awaited UK TOUR, celebrating their seminal debut album ‘Inside in/Inside Out’. The Kooks began their career with a bang in 2004 and have […]

MICHAEL HEAD returns for 2022 with eight-date UK Tour and new album details
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MICHAEL HEAD returns for 2022 with eight-date UK Tour and new album details

January 24, 2022 XS Noize

Finding that luck, love and letting things roll works out for him just fine, Michael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into a fresh chapter with optimism and some of the best music of his […]

JAMIE WEBSTER announces his biggest ever UK Tour
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JAMIE WEBSTER announces his biggest ever UK Tour

January 24, 2022 XS Noize

From Liverpool songbird to national hero, the establishment-baiting pied piper from the banks of the Mersey, Jamie Webster rides a towering wave of success and announces a run of nine major venues, UK & Ireland […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Tara Nome Doyle – Værmin
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Tara Nome Doyle – Værmin

January 24, 2022 Amanda Stock

Tara Nome Doyle is a 24-year old singer-songwriter with Norwegian-Irish roots. In April 2018, she released her first single, the amazing ‘Down with You’, which was streamed almost four million times. In January 2020, her […]

INTERVIEW: Bernard Butler on the reissue of his debut solo album 'People Move On' 2
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INTERVIEW: Bernard Butler on the reissue of his debut solo album ‘People Move On’

January 23, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #62 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with legendary guitarist, songwriter and award-winning music producer Bernard Butler. On 11th February 2022, Demon Music Group will release a box set of […]

Peter Doherty & Frédéric Lo announce the release of their new album ‘The Fantasy Life of Poetry & Crime’ 1
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Peter Doherty & Frédéric Lo announce the release of their new album ‘The Fantasy Life of Poetry & Crime’

January 21, 2022 XS Noize

Peter Doherty & Frédéric Lo announce the release of their new album ‘The Fantasy Life of Poetry & Crime’ through Strap Originals on Friday 18th March. A new single ‘You Can’t Keep It From Me […]

DURAN DURAN make first-ever appearance on Austin City Limits - Watch the band perform 'TONIGHT UNITED'
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DURAN DURAN make first-ever appearance on Austin City Limits – Watch the band perform ‘TONIGHT UNITED’

January 21, 2022 XS Noize

Austin City Limits (ACL) Season 47 rocks on with an epic hit-filled hour starring the great Duran Duran in their first-ever appearance on the ACL stage. One of the most acclaimed and exciting live acts […]

What are digital technologies used by online casinos?
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What are digital technologies used by online casinos?

January 21, 2022 XS Noize

The online gambling industry is coming up with new technologies every day, and these new technologies determine how we interact with online casinos. These technological advancements enable millions of players worldwide to gamble at online […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Burial - Antidawn
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Burial – Antidawn

January 21, 2022 Lori Gava

Musician William Emmanuel Bevan, better known as Burial, has been a significant founder and contributor to the British Electronica scene since his scintillating work 2007’s Untrue. His works have made him one of the most […]

DAVID GRAY announces rescheduled dates for UK and Ireland tour to celebrate The 20th Anniversary of White Ladder
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DAVID GRAY announces rescheduled dates for UK and Ireland tour to celebrate The 20th Anniversary of White Ladder

January 21, 2022 XS Noize

Postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic, Multi-platinum, multi-Brit and Grammy-nominated, British singer-songwriter David Gray’s 14-date tour across the UK and Ireland to celebrate White Ladder: The 20th Anniversary is to go ahead in May […]

Belfast singer-songwriter GARETH DUNLOP releases video for new single ‘Look Back Smiling’
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Belfast singer-songwriter GARETH DUNLOP releases video for new single ‘Look Back Smiling’

January 21, 2022 XS Noize

Belfast born singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Dunlop has been recognised as an accomplished talent ever since the BBC tipped him as ‘one to watch’ in 2010 when he was not long out of his teens. […]

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