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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 […]

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          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
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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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TRACK PREMIERE: Anna Krantz - Blessed Are The Free 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: Anna Krantz – Blessed Are The Free

October 9, 2020 XS Noize

‘Blessed Are The Free’ is the second song in Krantz’s “New moon new tune” series of releases. Co-written with Jessica Sharman (co-writer of Ward Thomas’s #1 song, Cartwheels) “Blessed Are The free” is an uplifting […]

DEFTONES announce headline Dublin show at 3Arena on 6th June 2021 with special guests GOJIRA 1
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DEFTONES announce headline Dublin show at 3Arena on 6th June 2021 with special guests GOJIRA

October 9, 2020 XS Noize

GRAMMY Award-winning, internationally lauded band Deftones have announced a Dublin show at 3Arena on 6th June 2021. Very special guests are Gojira. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday 14th October at 9 am. Deftones’ feverishly […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY announces Mixcloud global live stream event on November 14th
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RÓISÍN MURPHY announces Mixcloud global live stream event on November 14th

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

With her much anticipated fifth album “Roisin Machine” now out in the world and racking up the critical plaudits, the incomparable Roisin Murphy now heats things up even more by announcing a special live streaming […]

WIN: A copy of MANSUN ‘Closed For Business’ 25th anniversary deluxe box set 2
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WIN: A copy of MANSUN ‘Closed For Business’ 25th anniversary deluxe box set

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

To mark the 25th anniversary of the band, Mansun has announced details of a comprehensive 25 disc deluxe box set which collects together everything they ever recorded. Released on Friday 27th November 2020 on KScope, […]

Bon Scott's FRATERNITY announce Seasons Of Change – The Complete Recordings 1970-1974 - Out January
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Bon Scott’s FRATERNITY announce Seasons Of Change – The Complete Recordings 1970-1974 – Out January

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

Founded in Australia, rock band FRATERNITY will forever be associated with their lead singer, Bon Scott, who would later join AC/DC and enjoy worldwide fame. However, Scott’s tenure with Fraternity has been poorly documented on […]

THE STRUTS share new single ‘I Hate How Much I Want You' featuring Phil Collen and Joe Elliott of Def Leppard
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THE STRUTS share new single ‘I Hate How Much I Want You’ featuring Phil Collen and Joe Elliott of Def Leppard

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

The Struts have shared their scorching new single ‘I Hate How Much I Want You,’ an explosive collaboration with Def Leppard’s Phil Collen and Joe Elliott. The stadium-sized anthem is the latest single from The […]

Motörhead announce new 'Motörcast' podcast mini-series 2
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Motörhead announce new ‘Motörcast’ podcast mini-series

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Rock N’Roll renegades Motörhead continue the 40th anniversary celebrations of the dirtiest, meanest, toughest album of them all, Ace Of Spades, with a new podcast mini-series called Motörcast, telling stories from the recording studio, on […]

FLEET FOXES release video for 'Can I Believe You' - Watch Now
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FLEET FOXES release video for ‘Can I Believe You’ – Watch Now

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Last month, on the Autumnal Equinox, Fleet Foxes surprised fans with the digital release of their fourth studio album Shore. Today, Fleet Foxes shared the video for “Can I Believe You” off of the album. […]

The Vaccines' keyboardist T TRUEMAN releases new single and EP 'Born To Be Right'
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The Vaccines’ keyboardist T TRUEMAN releases new single and EP ‘Born To Be Right’

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

T Truman today releases his debut EP ‘Born To Be Right’, along with a groovy video for EP title track “Born To Be Right”. Co-directed by T Truman and frequent aesthetic collaborator Timothy Heinrich, the […]

THE STIR FRY POP STAR announces new album 'Groovebox Messiah Sessions'
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THE STIR FRY POP STAR announces new album ‘Groovebox Messiah Sessions’

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

The Stir Fry Pop Star’s forthcoming album ‘Groovebox Messiah Sessions’ was written on a cheap second- hand Roland MC303 keyboard. Wilson stated the reason for choosing such an instrument, was to go back to basics […]

VIDEO PREMIERE:  Nervous Twitch - Keeping Faith in Something
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Nervous Twitch – Keeping Faith in Something

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Leeds three-piece Nervous Twitch are giving the first taste of their fourth album with the release of single ‘Keeping Faith In Something’ / ‘Something To Look Forward To’ digitally via Reckless Yes on 9 October […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: EJ Worland - Over The Pond
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VIDEO PREMIERE: EJ Worland – Over The Pond

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for “Over The Pond” by Australian R&B artist EJ Worland. EJ Worland talks about the song: “Over The Pond” was written in my good mate’s […]

AC/DC return with highly anticipated new album ‘POWER UP' - Hear lead track 'Shot In The Dark' 1
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AC/DC return with highly anticipated new album ‘POWER UP’ – Hear lead track ‘Shot In The Dark’

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

AC/DC will release their seventeenth full-length album POWER UP on November 13, 2020. This marks the legendary band’s first new music since 2014. To set the stage, they just unleashed a new single entitled Shot […]

FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single ‘Born In A War’
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FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single ‘Born In A War’

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their sixth album As Long As You Are this Friday, Future Islands have shared a new single ‘Born In A War’. To accompany the song is a stunning animated video […]

TRAVIS release Fran Healy-directed video for new track 'All Fall Down'
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TRAVIS Release New Track ‘Waving At The Window’ – Listen Now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their album 10 Songs this Friday, Scottish legends, Travis, have today released a romantically reminiscent new track titled “Waving At The Window”. Co-produced by both Fran and Robin Baynton (Coldplay, […]

5 Underrated Albums From Rock Legends Worth Revisiting in 2020 1
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5 Underrated Albums From Rock Legends Worth Revisiting in 2020

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

The album is dead, some claim. Long live the Spotify playlist, others might say. And yet, while the way we listen to music might have changed in recent years, it’s perhaps too premature to cite […]

THE WHO announces a new version of last year’s album ‘WHO’ - Hear updated version of 'Beads On One String'
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THE WHO announces a new version of last year’s album ‘WHO’ – Hear updated version of ‘Beads On One String’

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

On 30th October The Who are to release a new version of last year’s album ‘WHO’ featuring an updated version of Beads On One String newly remixed by Pete Townshend and acoustic tracks from the […]

FRANK TURNER + JON SNODGRASS Announce 'Buddies II: Still Buddies' - Listen to single now 1
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FRANK TURNER + JON SNODGRASS Announce ‘Buddies II: Still Buddies’ – Listen to single now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Xtra Mile Recordings and songwriters Frank Turner & Jon Snodgrass are pleased to present: Buddies II: Still Buddies – for release on Friday 13th November 2020. Ten years ago, the two acclaimed musicians hung out, […]

The War On Drugs announce 'LIVE DRUGS' out 20th November - Hear lead track 'Pain (Live)' 2
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The War On Drugs announce ‘LIVE DRUGS’ out 20th November – Hear lead track ‘Pain (Live)’

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

The War On Drugs will release LIVE DRUGS, their first new album since 2017’s GRAMMY-winning A Deeper Understanding, on November 20th via Super High-Quality Records, bandleader Adam Granduciel’s own record label. LIVE DRUGS is a […]

THE ANTLERS return with new single 'Wheels Roll Home' - Listen Now
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THE ANTLERS return with new single ‘Wheels Roll Home’ – Listen Now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today The Antlers are releasing “Wheels Roll Home”, their first new music since the 2014 release of their fifth album Familiars. “ “Wheels Roll Home” is a simple song about the hopeful promise of reunion […]

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