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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
          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 […]

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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 […]

  • 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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DAMON ALBARN releases 'Particles' from his second solo album 'The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows' 1
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DAMON ALBARN releases ‘Particles’ from his second solo album ‘The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows’

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

Today sees the release of Particles, the third track from Damon Albarn’s second solo album The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows out 12th November on Transgressive Records.  Particles is the uplifting final […]

Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum ft Michael C.Hall announce debut UK tour & new single 'Nevertheless'
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Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum ft Michael C.Hall announce debut UK tour & new single ‘Nevertheless’

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum (Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen) are excited to share the official video for “Nevertheless” and announce a series of Fall European Headline Tour Dates.  Tickets for […]

STING announces new album 'The Bridge' - Hear the first single, 'If It's Love' 1
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STING announces new album ‘The Bridge’ – Hear the first single, ‘If It’s Love’

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

17-time Grammy Award-winning musician Sting has announced The Bridge, a brand-new album to be released on November 19 via UMC/Polydor. The first single, “If It’s Love” is out now. The Bridge showcases Sting’s prolific and […]

THE DIVINE COMEDY announces 'Charmed Life - The Best Of The Divine Comedy' & Irish tour dates for Spring 2022 1
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THE DIVINE COMEDY announces ‘Charmed Life – The Best Of The Divine Comedy’ & Irish tour dates for Spring 2022

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

Having now completed his third full decade as a recording artist, The Divine Comedy, aka Neil Hannon, today announces the treasure trove that is Charmed Life – The Best Of The Divine Comedy – a […]

DURAN DURAN share ‘Anniversary’ from forthcoming album, 'Future Past' 1
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DURAN DURAN share ‘Anniversary’ from forthcoming album, ‘Future Past’

August 31, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Duran Duran share the anthemic ‘ANNIVERSARY’, produced by the band along with British DJ/producer, Erol Alkan and the third song taken from their fifteenth studio album, ‘FUTURE PAST’, set for global release on October […]

MILES KANE shares ‘Don’t Let It Get You Down’ - the debut single from his forthcoming new album 'Change The Show'
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MILES KANE shares ‘Don’t Let It Get You Down’ – the debut single from his forthcoming new album ‘Change The Show’

August 31, 2021 XS Noize

Miles Kane has returned with, ‘Don’t Let It Get You Down’, the debut single from his forthcoming new album Change The Show, out 21st January 2022 on BMG. ‘Don’t Let It Get You Down’ is […]

JOHNNY MARR shares ‘Spirit, Power And Soul’ from his forthcoming double album 'Fever Dreams Pts 1-4' 1
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JOHNNY MARR shares ‘Spirit, Power And Soul’ from his forthcoming double album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’

August 31, 2021 XS Noize

Johnny Marr returns with ‘Spirit, Power And Soul’, the first new music from his forthcoming double album and fourth solo full-length record, titled ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’. Marking Johnny’s first new music since 2019, new […]

Grammy winning artist ZIKAI releases visualiser for her new single ‘Hero’ - Watch Now
New Music

Grammy winning artist ZIKAI releases visualiser for her new single ‘Hero’ – Watch Now

August 31, 2021 XS Noize

The Swedish Grammy winner Zikai and hit producers Hitimpulse team up for their single ‘Hero’. Together, this hot collab delivers a laid back R&B-Pop interpolation of the 1984 classic by world star Bonnie Tyler.  Zikai […]

ELEANOR K shares new single 'The Panic’s Over' - Listen Now
New Music

ELEANOR K shares new single ‘The Panic’s Over’ – Listen Now

August 31, 2021 XS Noize

During a decade of touring with Crystal Fighters, Eleanor K was a big part of their inclusive, celebratory sound as they rose from a warehouse in east London to playing some of the world’s biggest […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Seth Glier – The Coronation
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Seth Glier – The Coronation

August 31, 2021 Randall Radic

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Seth Glier recently released his new album, The Coronation, an exploration of the essentiality of human interconnection and healing. Glier explains, “’The Coronation’ marks the emergence of our collective unconscious into consciousness and […]

UK singer-songwriter RAYE announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 6th November 2021
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UK singer-songwriter RAYE announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 6th November 2021

August 31, 2021 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter RAYE is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 6th November 2021. RAYE released her mini-album, Euphoric Sad Songs in November 2020 and has had recent hits with […]

LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM announces his first ever solo shows in Europe
Gigs

LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM announces his first ever solo shows in Europe

August 31, 2021 XS Noize

Lindsey Buckingham has today announced his first EVER solo tour of Europe starting in Dublin on the 17th of May before playing three UK shows in Glasgow, Liverpool and London. The self-titled tour then plays […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Forest Robots - Horst and Graben
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Forest Robots – Horst and Graben

August 30, 2021 David Ham

Last year’s Forest Robots album, After Geography, made it into my top ten Xs Noize albums of the year list. A beautiful slice of electronic dreamscapes, emotive, imaginative and blissful. In Spring (2021), Forest Robots […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers - The Ultra Vivid Lament
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers – The Ultra Vivid Lament

August 29, 2021 Michael Barron

Twenty-nine years ago, the Manic Street Preachers released their debut LP, Generation Terrorists. Now they release their 14th: The Ultra Vivid Lament. What has changed? What is different about this new offering? In discussing this […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Shaun Ryder - Visits from Future Technology 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Shaun Ryder – Visits from Future Technology

August 29, 2021 Ben P Scott

The ongoing longevity enjoyed by Happy Mondays and Black Grape legend Shaun Ryder is proof that his unique talents and maverick charm have woven themselves into the fabric of British culture. In a career of […]

INTERVIEW: KK Downing (KK's Priest) - "I have to be a mixture of who I am in the past, present and future" 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: KK Downing (KK’s Priest) – “I have to be a mixture of who I am in the past, present and future”

August 29, 2021 Dan Volohov

Forming Judas Priest in the ’60s, KK Downing also set up the foundation for the newest musical landscape. Of course, he wasn’t the only one. At the same time, Downing’s guitar style certainly become recognizable […]

EP REVIEW: Embarcadero by Embarcadero
Album Reviews

EP REVIEW: Embarcadero by Embarcadero

August 27, 2021 Lori Gava

The Irish musical duo Embarcadero surely didn’t think their decision to form in late 2019 would face the unprecedented struggle of a world pandemic. Their game plan was to gig and get their foundations set […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Ishmael Ensemble - Visions of Light
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Ishmael Ensemble – Visions of Light

August 27, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Sophomore album from the Bristolian Jazz/Electronica quintet. […]

Canadian rock duo CLEOPATRICK announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 3rd March 2022 1
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Canadian rock duo CLEOPATRICK announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 3rd March 2022

August 27, 2021 XS Noize

Canadian rock duo cleopatrick are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 3rd March 2022. The band’s debut album ‘Bummer’ was released on June 04th 2021 on their own label […]

THE VACCINES share new track 'El Paso' from forthcoming album 'Back In Love City'
Gigs

THE VACCINES share new track ‘El Paso’ from forthcoming album ‘Back In Love City’

August 27, 2021 XS Noize

The Vaccines are sharing the new track “El Paso,” the latest song to be taken from their brilliant fifth album, Back In Love City, which is set for release two weeks today on September 10th. […]

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