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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 […]

        • 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
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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 […]

  • 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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Is music today becoming more obsessed with Money?
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Is music today becoming more obsessed with Money?

January 7, 2021 XS Noize

We all love music, and there are times where we get attached to a particular artist and continue to listen to them for weeks, month and even years. Nowadays, the hip hop era of music […]

BELOWSKY releases new single: ‘2020 Ball Drop’ on Alan McGee's Creation 23 label 1
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BELOWSKY releases new single: ‘2020 Ball Drop’ on Alan McGee’s Creation 23 label

January 7, 2021 XS Noize

Spoken word artist. Playwright. Author. Stand-up comic. BELOWSKY has been many things throughout his rich and varied career. However, in something of a first for the Mancunian-born star, he is teaming up with ALAN McGEE […]

BOOK REVIEW: Cliff Richard - The Dreamer
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Cliff Richard – The Dreamer

January 7, 2021 Michael Barron

In this chronological autobiography, Sir Cliff positively reflects over his life (80 years) and music career (over 60 years) stating that except for the “sex allegations” made against him, his “life has been a dream!” […]

SHAME share video for new single ‘Nigel Hitter’ - Watch Now!
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SHAME share video for new single ‘Nigel Hitter’ – Watch Now!

January 6, 2021 XS Noize

shame share ‘Nigel Hitter’, a brand new single taken from their long-anticipated new album Drunk Tank Pink – out 15th January 2021 via Dead Oceans. The track is premiered today on BBC Radio 1 as […]

GRASSCUT announce new single ‘Coprolite Tip’ from upcoming album 'Overwinter'
New Music

GRASSCUT announce new single ‘Coprolite Tip’ from upcoming album ‘Overwinter’

January 6, 2021 XS Noize

Grasscut are releasing ‘Coprolite Tip’, a new single from Overwinter – the first new album from the Brighton-based duo in over five years. The track will be released via Lo Recordings on 29th January 2021, […]

Faris Badwan & John Coxon Announce details of collaborative 2-track 12” - Listen to 'Boiling Point'
New Music

Faris Badwan & John Coxon Announce details of collaborative 2-track 12” – Listen to ‘Boiling Point’

January 6, 2021 XS Noize

Badwan / Coxon have announced details of the release of a 12” on Tough Love Records featuring 15-minutes of music over 2 tracks, Boiling Point and Promise Land. A collaboration between Faris Badwan (The Horrors […]

V**GRA BOYS release the latest track from new album: 'Welfare Jazz' - Listen to 'Girls & Boys' 1
New Music

V**GRA BOYS release the latest track from new album: ‘Welfare Jazz’ – Listen to ‘Girls & Boys’

January 6, 2021 XS Noize

Stockholm post-punk band V**gra Boys have one more track up their sleeve before their new album Welfare Jazz is unleashed this Friday, January 8th. “Girls & Boys” is another work from the kings of satire, […]

BIRDPEN share new single 'Invisible' from new album 'All Function One' out March 2021
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BIRDPEN share new single ‘Invisible’ from new album ‘All Function One’ out March 2021

January 6, 2021 XS Noize

Based on the English south coast, BirdPen mix elements of alternative guitar rock, experimental electronica and Krautrock with cinematic moods, all delivered with powerful and meaningful lyrics. They have released five studio albums to date. […]

TEENAGE FANCLUB announces tenth studio album: 'Endless Arcade' - out 5th March 2
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TEENAGE FANCLUB announces tenth studio album: ‘Endless Arcade’ – out 5th March

January 6, 2021 XS Noize

Teenage Fanclub have announced news of their tenth studio album, Endless Arcade, released 5th March via their own label PeMa in the UK/Europe and Merge in the US. To mark the occasion the band have […]

THE WEEKND releases new video for 'Save Your Tears' - Watch Now!
New Music

THE WEEKND releases new video for ‘Save Your Tears’ – Watch Now!

January 5, 2021 XS Noize

The Weeknd has released an intriguing new video for “Save Your Tears” from his album After Hours. The video, maybe the darkest from the album thus far, continues the platinum-selling artist’s continued physical transformation (previously […]

BOOK REVIEW: Band for Life By Anya Davidson
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Band for Life By Anya Davidson

January 5, 2021 Michael Barron

“Band for Life” tell the story of the fictional five-piece (initially) noise music Chicago based band Guntit, founded, and led by Linda. Linda’s love for her band runs so deep that she even sells her […]

INTERVIEW with Electronic Music Wizard SoundQ
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Electronic Music Wizard SoundQ

January 5, 2021 Randall Radic

Krakow, Poland-based alternative dance/alt-pop singer-songwriter and producer SoundQ unveiled the music video for “Bad Lot” not long ago. SoundQ is the brainchild of Kuba Kubica whose sound blends potent elements of bass, house, old-school IDM, […]

THE DIRTY NIL has kicked open the doors of 2021 with the release of new album 'F**k Art' - Listen Now!
New Music

THE DIRTY NIL has kicked open the doors of 2021 with the release of new album ‘F**k Art’ – Listen Now!

January 4, 2021 XS Noize

Today, The Dirty Nil has kicked open the doors of 2021 with the release of Fuck Art (via Dine Alone Records), their new album that has jumpstarted the IDGAF attitude, self-aware shamelessness, and uproarious energy […]

THE SAD SONG CO. reveals the video for 'My Saccharine' - Watch Now! 1
New Music

THE SAD SONG CO. reveals the video for ‘My Saccharine’ – Watch Now!

January 4, 2021 XS Noize

The Sad Song Company AKA Nigel Powell is pleased to reveal the video for: “My Saccharine”; the latest single from his imminent new album: ‘Saudade’ (set for release on 22 January 2021). A nugget of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Vicky Sometani - Come To You
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Vicky Sometani – Come To You

January 4, 2021 XS Noize

Rapidly garnering critical support and a growing fanbase, London-based and Chicago-born Vicky Sometani continues to pursue a soulfully poignant path. Her journey and building momentum in the world of folk & indie music comes as […]

INTERVIEW: Butch Vig on 5 Billion in Diamonds, Garbage, Producing Records & More 1
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INTERVIEW: Butch Vig on 5 Billion in Diamonds, Garbage, Producing Records & More

January 3, 2021 Dan Volohov

Recently released Divine Accidents by 5 Billion in Diamonds is one of the best releases of 2020. Dan Volohov talks to Butch Vig, co-founder of 5 Billion in Diamonds, the drummer of Garbage, and legendary […]

MILLIE MANDERS AND THE SHUTUP reveal the video for their new single 'Panic'
New Music

MILLIE MANDERS AND THE SHUTUP reveal the video for their new single ‘Panic’

January 1, 2021 XS Noize

MILLIE MANDERS AND THE SHUTUP have released the video for PANIC, the new single taken from their recent debut album, TELLING TRUTHS, BREAKING TIES. PANIC, as the title would suggest, is about the destruction of […]

THE KLF compilation album 'Solid State Logik 1' suddenly appears on streaming services 1
New Music

THE KLF compilation album ‘Solid State Logik 1’ suddenly appears on streaming services

January 1, 2021 XS Noize

In 1992, popular British electronic band The KLF also known as the Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, The JAMs and the Timelords fired machine gun blanks at their audience at the BRIT Awards, dumped a […]

NOEL GALLAGHER unveils new song ‘We’re Gonna Get There In The End’ - Listen Now!
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER unveils new song ‘We’re Gonna Get There In The End’ – Listen Now!

December 31, 2020 XS Noize

Today Noel Gallagher ends 2020 on a high note with new song ‘We’re Gonna Get There In The End’. Gallagher announced on social media yesterday that he would be sharing the demo which he wrote […]

Kick off 2021 with TOMORROWLAND 31.12.2020 – a magical New Year’s Eve celebration 2
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Kick off 2021 with TOMORROWLAND 31.12.2020 – a magical New Year’s Eve celebration

December 31, 2020 XS Noize

On December 31, Tomorrowland is organising Tomorrowland 31.12.2020 – a magical New Year’s Eve celebration at the end of an exceptional year, counting down to the start of 2021. This unique digital festival on the […]

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