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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 […]

        • 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
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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
          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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VIDEO PREMIERE: DAVE PEN reveals the video for 'Bound' from his debut solo album ‘Abran Wish & The Light Party’ 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: DAVE PEN reveals the video for ‘Bound’ from his debut solo album ‘Abran Wish & The Light Party’

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for ‘Bound’ by Dave Pen. ‘Bound’ is the third single to be released from ‘Abran Wish & The Light Party’, the debut solo album by Dave […]

METRONOMY announce new album 'Small World' - Watch video for lead single 'It's Good To Be Back' 1
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METRONOMY announce new album ‘Small World’ – Watch video for lead single ‘It’s Good To Be Back’

October 28, 2021 XS Noize

Metronomy today announce details of their seventh studio album Small World, out on 18th February 2022 via Because Music. The Joseph Mount fronted collective also share Small World’s lead single ‘It’s good to be back’, […]

PAUL DRAPER announces new album, 'Cult Leader Tactics' & 21-date UK tour throughout February and March 1
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PAUL DRAPER announces new album, ‘Cult Leader Tactics’ & 21-date UK tour throughout February and March

October 28, 2021 XS Noize

On 28th January KScope will release acclaimed songwriter and former Mansun frontman Paul Draper’s Cult Leader Tactics, his first album since 2017’s lauded Spooky Action. Cult Leader Tactics is a satire on the genre of […]

Bangor four-piece, THE FLORENTINAS release their debut single 'Sandcastles' - Listen Now
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Bangor four-piece, THE FLORENTINAS release their debut single ‘Sandcastles’ – Listen Now

October 28, 2021 XS Noize

Bangor four-piece, The Florentinas have released their debut single ‘Sandcastles’ today. ‘Sandcastles’ was recorded by Rocky O’Reilly at Start Together Studios, Belfast, and captures the indie rock capability of the young four-piece, who cite Two […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hands Down - Paintroller
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hands Down – Paintroller

October 28, 2021 XS Noize

Today Xs Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘Paintroller’ from Hands Down. ‘Paintroller’ is the title track from the bands’ debut album. Filip Sjögren took a year away from working as a sound […]

PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM announce intimate UK & EIRE Dates
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PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM announce intimate UK & EIRE Dates

October 27, 2021 XS Noize

This Autumn – PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM – will be coming to the UK & Ireland for a series of intimate headline shows. The electronic project of Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz and […]

BASTILLE announce UK arena tour April 2022
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BASTILLE announce UK arena tour April 2022

October 27, 2021 XS Noize

Bastille are pleased to announce the first leg of the, ‘Give Me The Future tour 2022 – a headline tour for April 2022 with a run of shows across major cities including London’s The O2, […]

Irish singer-songwriter CMAT announces a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 12th March 2022 1
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Irish singer-songwriter CMAT announces a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 12th March 2022

October 27, 2021 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter CMAT is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 12th March 2022. CMAT today announces her debut album If My Wife New I’d Be Dead, set for release […]

THE SLOW SHOW announce their new album STILL LIFE set for release on February 4th, 2022 & share new single 'Blinking' 2
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THE SLOW SHOW announce their new album STILL LIFE set for release on February 4th, 2022 & share new single ‘Blinking’

October 27, 2021 XS Noize

The Slow Show will release their fourth studio album, their first for 3 years, entitled ‘STILL LIFE’, via [PIAS] (Europe) and Velveteen Records (ROW) on 4th February 2022. The four-piece who first formed in Manchester, […]

New Zealand five-piece LEISURE announce new album 'Sunsetter' - Out 3rd December 1
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New Zealand five-piece LEISURE announce new album ‘Sunsetter’ – Out 3rd December

October 27, 2021 XS Noize

New Zealand five-piece LEISURE have announced details of new album Sunsetter, out 3rd December on Nettwerk. A twelve-track release, Sunsetter will become LEISURE’s third studio album, following on from 2019’s Twister and their 2016 eponymous […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Charm of Finches - Wonderful Oblivion
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Charm of Finches – Wonderful Oblivion

October 27, 2021 Randall Radic

Melbourne, Australia-based indie-folk duo Charm of Finches recently released their third album, Wonderful Oblivion, via AntiFragile Music. The sisters, Mabel and Ivey Windred-Wornes, grew up busking and performing on festival stages throughout Australia. Their sound, […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS share new single 'Change' from their forthcoming album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore
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THE WAR ON DRUGS share new single ‘Change’ from their forthcoming album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore

October 26, 2021 XS Noize

The War On Drugs have today released “Change,” a new song from their forthcoming album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, out this Friday on Atlantic Records. I Don’t Live Here Anymore is an uncommon rock […]

INTERPOL & DAVID LYNCH drop new collaborative NFT series
New Music

INTERPOL & DAVID LYNCH drop new collaborative NFT series

October 26, 2021 XS Noize

At the 2011 Coachella Festival, Interpol debuted their dynamic collaboration with filmmaker David Lynch: an overlay of Lynch’s frantic short film I Touch a Red Button Man with the group’s ferocious 2010 single ‘Lights’. The […]

NO ROME announces debut album ‘It’s All Smiles’ - Out 3rd December on Dirty Hit - Hear new single ‘When She Comes Around’
New Music

NO ROME announces debut album ‘It’s All Smiles’ – Out 3rd December on Dirty Hit – Hear new single ‘When She Comes Around’

October 26, 2021 XS Noize

‘When She Comes Around’ is the first track to be revealed from No Rome’s highly anticipated debut album ‘It’s All Smiles’, set for release on 3rd December by Dirty Hit. Recorded in a small apartment […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The War on Drugs - I Don’t Live Here Anymore
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The War on Drugs – I Don’t Live Here Anymore

October 26, 2021 Lee Campbell

I’ve never really overtly connected the sound of The War on Drugs with Dylan or Springsteen, but with this, their fifth album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, I can finally join the dots. Opener ‘Living […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Tori Amos – Ocean to Ocean 
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Tori Amos – Ocean to Ocean 

October 26, 2021 Aaron Kavanagh

Have you ever listened to a Tori Amos record? If so, then you know exactly what to expect from Ocean to Ocean. Amos has had a fairly consistent track record of releasing a new album every […]

STEREOPHONICS announce intimate ‘Just Enough Education to Perform’ 20th anniversary live shows
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STEREOPHONICS announce intimate ‘Just Enough Education to Perform’ 20th anniversary live shows

October 25, 2021 XS Noize

Stereophonics have today announced a run of very special intimate UK dates for November & December 2021 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their multi-platinum acclaimed album ‘Just Enough Education to Perform’. Stereophonics will be […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Thumper - The Loser
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Thumper – The Loser

October 25, 2021 XS Noize

Today THUMPER unveiled the video for the brand new single ‘The Loser’. This follows the success of the rereleased Ad Nauseam, picking up support from BBC6, US Radio and playlisting on Spotify and Apple Music. […]

ERASURE announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th May 2022 1
Gigs

ERASURE announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th May 2022

October 25, 2021 XS Noize

Monday 25th October: Due to popular demand ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have added extra UK dates to the European leg of The Neon Tour in May 2022 – including a date at The […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft - Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft – Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1

October 25, 2021 Sandra Blemster

Richard Ashcroft releases his new album Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1 on October 29th. It contains 12 newly recorded acoustic versions of songs from his time in The Verve (including the classic Urban Hymns album) and […]

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