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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 […]

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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
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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
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          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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SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘All The Best Moves’ - Watch Video
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SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘All The Best Moves’ – Watch Video

June 23, 2020 XS Noize

Almost nine years on from their first foray into working together where they spent the summer of 2011 ensconced in an attic in Hammersmith making the distinctly wintery Funny Looking Angels LP, old mates Tom […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Proud Mary - Songs From Catalina
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ALBUM REVIEW: Proud Mary – Songs From Catalina

June 23, 2020 Sandra Blemster

Manchester band Proud Mary are back after a seven-year break with their new album Songs From Catalina, out 26th June. Proud Mary comprises Greg Griffin (vocals), Paul ‘Spot’ Newsome (guitars, bass, keys, drums, harmonica and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Neil Young - Homegrown
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ALBUM REVIEW: Neil Young – Homegrown

June 22, 2020 Michael Barron

Initially scheduled for release in 1975 but shelved and replaced by Tonight’s the Night because Homegrown was “a little too personal” for Neil at the time is now being released. With legendary musicians, Levon Helm […]

ALANIS MORISSETTE to release new album 'Such Pretty Forks In The Road' on July 31st
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ALANIS MORISSETTE to release new album ‘Such Pretty Forks In The Road’ on July 31st

June 22, 2020 XS Noize

Seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette announced her highly anticipated ninth album, SUCH PRETTY FORKS IN THE ROAD, will be released on July 31st of this year.  Alanis has already released “Reasons I Drink”, “Smiling” […]

BRIGHT EYES reveal details of long awaited new album 2
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BRIGHT EYES reveal details of long awaited new album

June 22, 2020 XS Noize

It’s been almost ten years since Bright Eyes last performed a show together (in Honolulu on 11/21/2011), but tonight they’re back together – with some additional friends – to play their brand new single “ […]

DAVID MCALMONT & HIFI SEAN release McHIFI debut single 'Bunker To Bunker' - Watch Video
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DAVID MCALMONT & HIFI SEAN release McHIFI debut single ‘Bunker To Bunker’ – Watch Video

June 22, 2020 XS Noize

‘Bunker to Bunker’ is the debut single from McHifi. ‘Bunker to Bunker’ is an elegy to being apart, a collision of Hifi Sean’s US Dance chart-topping electronica (Testify 2018), and McAlmont’s dynamic range. 2020 is […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: FVLCRVM - Hate List
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VIDEO PREMIERE: FVLCRVM – Hate List

June 22, 2020 XS Noize

Fast-rising Slovakian DJ / producer/musician FVLCRVM returns with a thought-provoking alt-pop gem ‘Hate List’ lifted from his brand new EP ‘Attentioncore due this July. He says: “There’s not much to add to this one. Although […]

PUBLIC ENEMY return with explosive new single 'State of the Union (STFU)' - Watch Video
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PUBLIC ENEMY return with explosive new single ‘State of the Union (STFU)’ – Watch Video

June 19, 2020 XS Noize

Public Enemy is back with a new song and video, “ State of the Union (STFU ),” a fiery return to the frontlines as they take on Donald Trump and his fascist regime. PE is […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Kristian Marr - Space and Time
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Kristian Marr – Space and Time

June 19, 2020 XS Noize

‘Space and Time’ is driving and assured indie-rock from Newcastle born singer-songwriter/musician Kristian Marr and is accompanied by a timely music video offering the prefect respite for us all right now. Kristian says: “‘Space and […]

SYLVETTE release new single 'Kelpius' produced by New Order's Phil Cunningham - Listen Now
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SYLVETTE release new single ‘Kelpius’ produced by New Order’s Phil Cunningham – Listen Now

June 19, 2020 XS Noize

“KELPIUS” is the new single from 5-piece Art-Rock band SYLVETTE which will be released on 19th June. The band joined forces with New Order guitarist Phil Cunningham and fellow Bad Lieutenant bandmate and producer Jake […]

TRACK PREMIERE: André Uhl precedes new October album with single 'Maximum Success'
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TRACK PREMIERE: André Uhl precedes new October album with single ‘Maximum Success’

June 19, 2020 XS Noize

Maximum Success is the new single from André Uhl’s upcoming album Relax and Implode, to be released on Berlin-based label Martin Hossbach on October 16th 2020. The song deals with the hunger for success, the […]

OOBERFUSE release Father's Day track: 'Father' - out today
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OOBERFUSE release Father’s Day track: ‘Father’ – out today

June 19, 2020 XS Noize

London duo OOBERFUSE release a brand new single in honour of Father’s Day this weekend: ‘Father’. ‘Father’ is a poetic, atmospheric and emotional new release from the duo of Hal St John and Cherrie Anderson. […]

REEF announce 25th anniversary reissue of debut album 'Replenish' 2
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REEF announce 25th anniversary reissue of debut album ‘Replenish’

June 19, 2020 XS Noize

Reef have announced the 25th-anniversary vinyl reissue of their beloved 1995 debut album, Replenish, out on September 25th via Hassle Hindsight. The vinyl will be available in a transparent orange colour pressing, which is limited […]

WANDERLUST PT.3: Interview with Luc Garrett 1
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WANDERLUST PT.3: Interview with Luc Garrett

June 19, 2020 Sonja Sleator

The third part of this series has me speaking to Luc Garrett from Armagh. Although chatting from his home town after coming back for the Easter holidays and getting stuck in lockdown, Luc had moved […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Braids - Shadow Offering
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ALBUM REVIEW: Braids – Shadow Offering

June 19, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

In the years since their third album Deep in the Iris, the output from Montreal trio Braids (namely, Raphaelle Standell-Preston, Austin Tufts & Taylor Smith) has been sporadic – they’ve released a double-sided single and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sergeant Buzfuz - ‘There’s Idiots, Then There’s Idiots With Money’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Sergeant Buzfuz – ‘There’s Idiots, Then There’s Idiots With Money’

June 19, 2020 XS Noize

Since writing the last Sergeant Buzfuz album, 2015’s “Balloons For Thin Linda”, songwriter Joe Murphy has lost both parents, got married, been a victim of a smear campaign (as a whistleblowing union rep), co-founded charity […]

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING share video for new track 'Planets' - Watch Now
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EVERYTHING EVERYTHING share video for new track ‘Planets’ – Watch Now

June 18, 2020 XS Noize

Everything Everything’s recent singles ‘Arch Enemy’ and ‘In Birdsong’ has set the tone for the August 21st release of their fifth album RE-ANIMATOR. Buoyed by weighty concepts, their intricate leftfield pop has been heralded with […]

PIXIES announce 'Bossanova' 30th anniversary limited edition LP 2
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PIXIES announce ‘Bossanova’ 30th anniversary limited edition LP

June 18, 2020 XS Noize

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Bossanova, the third studio album by Pixies. The band continued to work with Gil Norton after collaborating to such success on their platinum-selling second album Doolittle; this time […]

DOVES are back with new track 'CAROUSELS' - Listen Now
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DOVES are back with new track ‘CAROUSELS’ – Listen Now

June 18, 2020 XS Noize

Doves have emerged from the studio after their eleven-year hold on new music with Carousels, a swirling, percussive groove that emphatically unfurls their flag at the peak of British music once more. Tracing memories of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Matinée - Summer Sun
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Matinée – Summer Sun

June 18, 2020 XS Noize

Summer Sun is the brand new single from Anglo-Italian indie-pop band Matinee. Produced by Billboard-topping producer Tony Doogan and Chris Geddes from Belle and Sebastian. Released in the UK in July the track has already […]

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