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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 […]

          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 […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel releases fourth o/i track ‘Till Your Mind Is Shining’ during Pink Full Moon

          April 2, 2026

          The pink full moon, sees the release of Till Your Mind Is Shining the fourth track to be taken from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “To my ears it’s the closest I get to a […]

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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 […]

        • 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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CHEAP TRICK release blistering new single 'Boys & Girls & Rock N Roll’ 1
New Music

CHEAP TRICK release blistering new single ‘Boys & Girls & Rock N Roll’

March 12, 2021 XS Noize

Cheap Trick are back with another blistering single, ‘Boys & Girls & Rock N Roll’, in anticipation of the release of their 20th studio album, IN ANOTHER WORLD, out via BMG on April 9th.  Produced […]

TOM ODELL announces new album 'monsters' - Listen to  new single ‘monster v.1.’ 1
New Music

TOM ODELL announces new album ‘monsters’ – Listen to new single ‘monster v.1.’

March 12, 2021 XS Noize

Brit and Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter, plus platinum-selling, chart-topping artist Tom Odell releases his new single ‘monster v.1.’ on Columbia Records on March 12th. After a dark period of mental health stalked most of his […]

Acclaimed Irish producer SORBET announces debut album - Listen to lead single 'I Heard His Scythe feat. Maija Sofia'
New Music

Acclaimed Irish producer SORBET announces debut album – Listen to lead single ‘I Heard His Scythe feat. Maija Sofia’

March 12, 2021 XS Noize

Irish producer Chris W Ryan (Just Mustard, NewDad and his own Robocobra Quartet) began releasing music under the moniker SORBET in 2020 with the express intention to cleanse the palate; both for the listener and […]

DES ROCS releases deeply personal new video for his latest single 'Pieces'- Watch Now!
New Music

DES ROCS releases deeply personal new video for his latest single ‘Pieces’- Watch Now!

March 12, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Des Rocs unveils the video for his latest single ‘Pieces’ from his five-track EP “This is Our Life,” which was released in December 2020 via 300 Entertainment. The music video for ‘Pieces’ visualises both […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Eleni C - Tug of War
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Eleni C – Tug of War

March 12, 2021 XS Noize

London-based rising Popstar ‘Eleni C’ is back and even more powerful than ever with her upcoming offering “Tug of War”. A track nurtured with independent optimism created by bold, fierceful and empowering vocals entwined with […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS return with two new songs – 'Follow You' and 'Cutthroat' - Listen Now!
New Music

IMAGINE DRAGONS return with two new songs – ‘Follow You’ and ‘Cutthroat’ – Listen Now!

March 12, 2021 XS Noize

Imagine Dragons return with two new songs – “Follow You” and “Cutthroat” – and lyric videos to accompany each. Released today via Polydor/KIDinaKORNER/Interscope, the tracks mark the first new music from the GRAMMY®-winning, multi-Platinum band […]

THE FRATELLIS release new single 'Half Drunk Under A Full Moon' - Listen Now! 1
Gigs

THE FRATELLIS release new single ‘Half Drunk Under A Full Moon’ – Listen Now!

March 12, 2021 XS Noize

The Fratellis have today released ‘Half Drunk Under A Full Moon’, the exuberant title track from their forthcoming album which arrives in two weeks on April 2 (moved from April 9) on Cooking Vinyl. The […]

PAUL McCARTNEY announces 'McCartney III Imagined' - Listen to 'The Kiss of Venus (Dominic Fike version)' 2
New Music

PAUL McCARTNEY announces ‘McCartney III Imagined’ – Listen to ‘The Kiss of Venus (Dominic Fike version)’

March 11, 2021 XS Noize

Hailed upon its release last year as “vital and comfortable taking new chances” (Rolling Stone) and “cheery, resilient, forever looking forward” (The New Yorker), Paul McCartney’s McCartney III is now literally moving into the future […]

YOUNG DECADES share visual for new single ‘Let You Down’
New Music

YOUNG DECADES share ‘Islands’ live in lockdown video – Watch Now!

March 11, 2021 XS Noize

Born from the ashes of several other musical projects, Young Decades sound like they’ve existed for years. In reality, they’ve only been making music together since April 2020. When the world shut down last year, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Soundhoose - Rejects
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Soundhoose – Rejects

March 11, 2021 Randall Radic

Los Angeles-based alt-rock outfit Soundhoose unveils the music video for “Rejects” from their upcoming album, Quarantine Psycho, slated for release on April 16. The brainchild of frontman Brandon Smith, aka Mr Bad Luck (vocals, keys, […]

METRONOMY announce 10th anniversary reissue of 'The English Riviera' with six unreleased bonus tracks - Listen to 'Picking Up For You' 2
New Music

METRONOMY announce 10th anniversary reissue of ‘The English Riviera’ with six unreleased bonus tracks – Listen to ‘Picking Up For You’

March 11, 2021 XS Noize

Metronomy’s career-changing album The English Riviera is turning ten years old. To celebrate, the band are re-issuing their much-loved album with six previously unreleased bonus tracks available for fans to stream and buy on 30th […]

INTERVIEW with GARMARNA – “Pure, dark, Nordic folk”
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INTERVIEW with GARMARNA – “Pure, dark, Nordic folk”

March 11, 2021 Randall Radic

A few months ago, Swedish folk-rock outfit Garmarna released the music video for “Dagen Flyr,” translated ‘the day flies,’ a track from their latest LP, Förbundet, via Season of Mist. Förbundet comprises marvellous interpretations of […]

ASHLEY MCBRYDE announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast, 30th April 2022 1
Gigs

ASHLEY MCBRYDE announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast, 30th April 2022

March 11, 2021 XS Noize

Ashley McBryde is lauded by The New York Times as “an alluringly flexible singer, fluent in classic country, blues and Southern rock, with a voice that moves easily from tender to tough.” Her GRAMMY-nominated ‘Girl […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Royal Honey - Cut-n-Run
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TRACK PREMIERE: Royal Honey – Cut-n-Run

March 11, 2021 Randall Radic

Steel City rockers Royal Honey introduces a brand-new single, “Cut-n-Run,” a track lifted from their forthcoming EP via The Vault Records. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Royal Honey is made up of Bobby C (vocals), Davey […]

THE SCRIPT announce the release of ‘The Acoustic Sessions 2’ EP to be released on March 17th
New Music

THE SCRIPT announce the release of ‘The Acoustic Sessions 2’ EP to be released on March 17th

March 11, 2021 XS Noize

The Script follow their 2019 #1 album ‘Sunsets & Full Moons’ with the release of ‘The Acoustic Sessions 2’ EP on March 17th. It represents the second instalment of their fan favourite ‘Acoustic Sessions’ series […]

GRETTA RAY shares Duology 1: ‘Bigger Than Me / Readymade’ - Watch Video for 'Bigger Than Me'
New Music

GRETTA RAY shares Duology 1: ‘Bigger Than Me / Readymade’ – Watch Video for ‘Bigger Than Me’

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

Common wisdom was never going to suit Gretta Ray. Her first release of 2021 introduces an innovative concept in new music sharing: Duologies — two songs joined in theme but creatively distinct, issued as a […]

NEW PAGANS release video for new single ‘Harbour’ - Watch Now!
Gigs

NEW PAGANS release video for new single ‘Harbour’ – Watch Now!

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Belfast band New Pagans have released a brand new video for their latest single ‘Harbour’, taken from their upcoming debut album The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All, which will be out March […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: FLYNN MARKS previews his new EP with the sweeping new single ‘Waiting For Us’ 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: FLYNN MARKS previews his new EP with the sweeping new single ‘Waiting For Us’

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

Following on from the release of his highly-praised offering ‘Crown’ last year, emerging singer and songwriter Flynn Marks now returns with his beautifully sweeping new single ‘Waiting For Us’, lifted from his forthcoming new EP […]

THE ANCHORESS shares new track 'The Exchange' featuring James Dean Bradfield
Gigs

THE ANCHORESS shares new track ‘The Exchange’ featuring James Dean Bradfield

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her new album, The Art of Losing, The Anchoress unleashes a brand new duet with James Dean Bradfield of the Manic Street Preachers. ‘The Exchange’ is the fourth track to […]

How cryptocurrency has caught the attention of rappers
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How cryptocurrency has caught the attention of rappers

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

With the vast majority, if not the entirety of the world, having been forced to largely stay indoors over the last 12 months due to the ongoing pandemic, it is perhaps no surprise that the […]

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