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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
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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 […]

          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
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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
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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
          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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ALBUM REVIEW: Bradford - Bright Hours
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bradford – Bright Hours

March 2, 2021 Ben P Scott

“Like water through cracks, we creep and trickle-down”, sings Ian Hodgson on the opening track to the first Bradford album in over 30 years, very much summing up the underrated and “could’ve been” status of […]

GRETA VAN FLEET unveil a live video for 'Heat Above' - Watch Now!
New Music

GRETA VAN FLEET unveil a live video for ‘Heat Above’ – Watch Now!

March 2, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Grammy Award-winning four-piece Greta Van Fleet unveil a live video for “Heat Above,” the latest track from their highly anticipated sophomore LP The Battle at Garden’s Gate, due April 16 via Lava/Republic.  “‘Heat Above’ […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Warbly Jets - Low Resolution
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Warbly Jets – Low Resolution

March 2, 2021 XS Noize

Today, WARBLY JETS have announced the music video for “LOW RESOLUTION,” the Los Angeles-based band’s second single since stripping down to the original duo of Samuel Shea and Julien O’Neill. The Spike Jonze-inspired video features […]

THE STAVES Announce Autumn UK Tour
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THE STAVES Announce Autumn UK Tour

March 2, 2021 XS Noize

The Staves are thrilled to announce a run of live shows for this Autumn in support of their new album ‘Good Woman’, out now on Atlantic Records. The tour kicks off in Swansea on 23rd […]

PALE WAVES Announce 2022 UK Tour
New Music

PALE WAVES share video for new single ‘You Don’t Own Me’ – Watch Now!

March 1, 2021 XS Noize

PALE WAVES have shared the video for YOU DON’T OWN ME, taken from their recent UK Top 3 album WHO AM I? out now on Dirty Hit. The video, self-directed by the band’s HEATHER BARON-GRACIE […]

JAMES announce new album & UK / Ireland Tour - Listen to the title track and first single 'All The Colours Of You' 1
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JAMES announce new album & UK / Ireland Tour – Listen to the title track and first single ‘All The Colours Of You’

March 1, 2021 XS Noize

JAMES are proud to announce the release of their new album ALL THE COLOURS OF YOU. Their sixteenth studio album will be released on 4 June 2021 with the title track now available across all […]

FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single 'Glada' - Watch Now!
New Music

FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single ‘Glada’ – Watch Now!

March 1, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Future Islands release a stunning new video for ‘Glada’, from their 2020 album As Long As You Are. ‘Glada’ was directed by actress and frontman Sam Herring’s partner, Julia Ragnarsson making her directorial debut, […]

JULES MAXWELL releases new album ‘Nocturnes’ – available on 5th March 2021
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Jules Maxwell – Nocturnes

March 1, 2021 Amanda Stock

The intriguing but relatively unknown music career of composer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jules Maxwell has been diverse, to say the least, and began in rather unlikely circumstances. Although he studied music at school, it was […]

PET SHOP BOYS announce the release of their brand new track ‘Cricket Wife’ on May 7th 2
New Music

PET SHOP BOYS announce the release of their brand new track ‘Cricket Wife’ on May 7th

March 1, 2021 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys will release a brand-new single, ‘Cricket wife’ on May 7th. The dramatic new song – almost 10 minutes long – will be part of a special two-track CD single accompanying the publication […]

INTERVIEW: Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum discuss debut album 'Thanks For Coming' 2
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INTERVIEW: Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum discuss debut album ‘Thanks For Coming’

February 28, 2021 XS Noize

Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum are vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Hedwig and the Angry Inch), drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood) and keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie). […]

CODY FROST shares video for debut track ‘Verbal Warnings’ - Watch Now!
New Music

CODY FROST shares video for debut track ‘Verbal Warnings’ – Watch Now!

February 26, 2021 XS Noize

Cody Frost’s debut single ‘Verbal Warnings’ introduces her as an artist with a singular, uncompromising outlook. It’s opening sets her accomplished yet charismatic vocals to an unadorned piano, lulling the listener into a deceptive sense […]

REBEKAH FITCH releases new single 'Loose Ends' - Listen Now
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REBEKAH FITCH releases new single ‘Loose Ends’ – Listen Now

February 26, 2021 XS Noize

New single ‘Loose Ends’ is a voice of reassurance in a turbulent world. It is a symbolic illustration of the confusion our limited perspective brings. It is for anyone whose questions outweigh the answers, for […]

Irish singer-songwriter ANNABELLE shares new single ‘All Night’
New Music

Irish singer-songwriter ANNABELLE shares new single ‘All Night’

February 26, 2021 XS Noize

Irish singer/songwriter Annabelle is pleased to announce the follow-up release to her hugely successful single ‘Give Me Love’ today, named ‘All Night’. The catchy pop track is the second in a series of singles to […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Marvin Gaye - You’re The Man
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Marvin Gaye – You’re The Man

February 26, 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. Long lost collection of songs that should’ve […]

BEN HOWARD Announces Royal Festival Hall Shows & Releases 'Far Out' and 'Follies'
Gigs

BEN HOWARD Announces Royal Festival Hall Shows & Releases ‘Far Out’ and ‘Follies’

February 26, 2021 XS Noize

Ben Howard is pleased to announce two shows at London’s Royal Festival Hall for the Autumn. The British musician, who releases his fourth album, Collections From The Whiteout, on 26th March, will return to the […]

LISA MCHUGH releases brand new single ‘Bad Idea’
New Music

LISA MCHUGH releases brand new single ‘Bad Idea’

February 26, 2021 XS Noize

‘Bad Idea’ is the follow up single to ‘You’re Gonna Get Back Up’ and was written after a fun night out with friends. Like ‘The Scandal’, ‘Watch Me’ and ‘Bad Idea’ were all written during […]

HARE SQUEAD share brand new single 'Handle Bars'
New Music

HARE SQUEAD share brand new single ‘Handle Bars’

February 26, 2021 XS Noize

Hare Squead continue to lead the charge for Irish hip-hop, their magnetic rhymes and multi-genre productions proving that they offer something that sets them apart from the pack. Those traits permeate everything they release, from […]

THE DATSUNS return with video for new single 'Brain To Brain' - Watch Now!
New Music

THE DATSUNS return with video for new single ‘Brain To Brain’ – Watch Now!

February 26, 2021 XS Noize

The video was shot by London-based director Marc Swadel (The Chemical Brothers, Stone Roses, Sparks, Thurston Moore). Made in quarantined bedrooms, kitchens and practice spaces across three international time zones, it has the feel of […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Dr Orange - Chinatown
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TRACK PREMIERE: Dr Orange – Chinatown

February 26, 2021 XS Noize

Liverpudlian songwriter Dr Orange returns this February with some of his most authentic, raw and affecting work to date in the form of ‘Chinatown’. It’s a biting piece of British indie rock that’s built on […]

BOOK REVIEW: Tenacious D - Post Apocalypto
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Tenacious D – Post Apocalypto

February 26, 2021 Michael Barron

Festooned with copious cartoon dicks and nudity, where full anatomies are exposed where even the robot has a fully functioning “pussy”,; one would hardly think that Post Apocalypto would contain an Aesop style fable. Nonetheless, […]

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