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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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          ‘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 […]

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          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 […]

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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 […]

          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 […]

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        • 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
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          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
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          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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Sheffield's SHEAFS announce debut EP 'Vox Pop' - Hear new single 'Total Vanity'
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Sheffield’s SHEAFS announce debut EP ‘Vox Pop’ – Hear new single ‘Total Vanity’

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Sheffield’s SHEAFS has announced the release of their debut EP “Vox Pop”, due out March 6th on Blood Records (Dream Wife, The Blinders, The Amazons etc.). The band have shared a blistering new single […]

KIRK BRANDON - Confirms 2020 'aKoustiK' tour with Sam Sansbury
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KIRK BRANDON – Confirms 2020 ‘aKoustiK’ tour with Sam Sansbury

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

KIRK BRANDON has confirmed a brand new show for his 2020 ‘aKoustiK’ tour with Sam Sansbury. The 13 date tour will run from 31st January to 16th February and includes stops in London, Manchester, Leeds, […]

HMLTD - Share New Track 'Blank Slate' ahead of debut album 'West Of Eden' out 7th Feb 1
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HMLTD – Share New Track ‘Blank Slate’ ahead of debut album ‘West Of Eden’ out 7th Feb

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

London based five-piece HMLTD returned last Autumn to announce the release of their long-awaited debut album West of Eden, alongside explosive comeback singles ‘LOADED’ and ‘The West is Dead’, plus a stunning curveball in ‘Why?’, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Parade - Thin Mind
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Parade – Thin Mind

January 23, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Sometimes you have to reckon with where you came from to figure out where you’re going. Introspection is rarely easy, but we learn the most about ourselves when it is deemed necessary. In a number […]

TOM JONES - Announces Irish dates this summer in Belfast & Cork
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TOM JONES – Announces Irish dates this summer in Belfast & Cork

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

As he celebrates a landmark 80th birthday this summer, Aiken Promotions is proud to announce one of the most enduring personalities in the music entertainment business, TOM JONES has confirmed a return to Ireland this […]

PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION announce new single 'Home Is Where The Heart Is' & February UK dates
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PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION announce new single ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is’ & February UK dates

January 22, 2020 XS Noize

PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION announces rip-roaring new single Home Is Where The Heart Is, alongside their first ever UK headline tour. Home Is Where The Heart Is is the first release from the Liverpool five-piece since […]

SOUL ASYLUM - Unveil new single 'If I Told You' from upcoming new album 'Hurry Up & Wait'
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SOUL ASYLUM – Unveil new single ‘If I Told You’ from upcoming new album ‘Hurry Up & Wait’

January 22, 2020 XS Noize

Fresh off their hometown show at First Ave in Minneapolis, SOUL ASYLUM now unveils “If I Told You” the focus single off their upcoming album “Hurry Up & Wait” due 17/4/20. The release follows their […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce new album 'The Joy Of The Return'
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce new album ‘The Joy Of The Return’

January 22, 2020 XS Noize

Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club have announced their fourth album, The Joy Of The Return, out on March 20th via Modern Sky UK. The band have also shared their new single, ‘All I Hear’, the […]

Mancunian synth-pop powerhouse HOT MINUTE share third single ‘Drive’
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Mancunian synth-pop powerhouse HOT MINUTE share third single ‘Drive’

January 22, 2020 XS Noize

In a world where we all literally live on social media and our brains assume much of what we see and hear is instantaneous, one can be forgiven for assuming that your new favourite song […]

PEARL JAM - Announce New Album ‘Gigaton’ out March 27th 1
Gigs

PEARL JAM share ‘Dance of the Clairvoyants’ the first single from forthcoming album, Gigaton

January 22, 2020 XS Noize

“Dance of the Clairvoyants”, the first single from Pearl Jam’s forthcoming album, Gigaton, is now officially available at all digital music outlets and at radio. “I can’t tell you how proud I am about this […]

INHALER announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday May 16th 2020
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INHALER announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday May 16th 2020

January 22, 2020 XS Noize

Hotly-tipped Dublin quartet Inhaler have announced a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday, May 16th 2020. Today the band released their new single, ‘We Have To Move’ on Polydor Records. It’s the follow-up […]

PSYCHO COMEDY - Announce debut album: 'Performance Space Number One' - out 14 Feb 2020
Gigs

PSYCHO COMEDY – Announce debut album: ‘Performance Space Number One’ – out 14 Feb 2020

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

Liverpool creative collective PSYCHO COMEDY will release their highly anticipated debut album, ‘Performance Space Number One’, on 14 February 2020. A love letter to the city they call home, the vices that squeeze tight, and […]

RAMMSTEIN - Announce First Ever North American Stadium Tour
Gigs

RAMMSTEIN – Announce First Ever North American Stadium Tour

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

This year will see the North American debut of the most extreme spectacle in live music when RAMMSTEIN brings its full-scale stadium production to this continent for the first time ever. Rock n roll’s most […]

ALICIA KEYS - Brings ALICIA – THE WORLD TOUR to Dublin's 3Arena on Friday 5th June 1
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ALICIA KEYS – Brings ALICIA – THE WORLD TOUR to Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday 5th June

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

Today global music icon and 15-time GRAMMY Award winner Alicia Keys announced ALICIA – THE WORLD TOUR, her highly anticipated return to the stage which will open at Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday 5th June. The […]

THERAPY? announce details of 30th Anniversary and announce GREATEST HITS (and Bonus Live) Album 1
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THERAPY? announce details of 30th Anniversary and announce GREATEST HITS (and Bonus Live) Album

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Irish rockers Therapy? have announced their latest album and 30-year anniversary of the band with Greatest Hits (The Abbey Road Session) due for release on March 6th, 2020. To coincide with the bands So […]

PETROL GIRLS Play a Headline Show @ McHughs Basement, Belfast TONIGHT!
Gigs

PETROL GIRLS Play a Headline Show @ McHughs Basement, Belfast TONIGHT!

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

Feminist post-hardcore punk band, Petrol Girls are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Tuesday 21st January 2020. Petrol Girls released their new album ‘Cut & Stitch’ on May 24th […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Eminem - Music to Be Murdered By
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Eminem – Music to Be Murdered By

January 20, 2020 Michael Barron

Opening with “Premonition – Intro” – Eminem cuts to the chase concerning his bitterness over his previous LP, his tenth, Kamikaze not getting the reviews he expected. We see Slim Shady looking back over his […]

NEON WALTZ confirm 4-track HUNA EP & release new track - 'Thanks For Everything'
Gigs

NEON WALTZ confirm 4-track HUNA EP & release new track – ‘Thanks For Everything’

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Neon Waltz’ tireless work rate continues without pause. With the wrapper barely off 2020, the Scottish four-piece release new single, Thanks For Everything while confirming final details of their forthcoming Huna EP.  A further leg […]

PEARL JAM - Announce New Album ‘Gigaton’ out March 27th 1
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PEARL JAM Reveal Tracklist for New Album, Gigaton

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Pearl Jam has released the tracklisting for their much-anticipated eleventh studio album, Gigaton which is set to be released via Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records on March 27, 2020. Produced by Josh Evans and Pearl Jam, Gigaton […]

TWISTED WHEEL Announce European tour dates with Liam Gallagher
Gigs

TWISTED WHEEL Announce European tour dates with Liam Gallagher

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Tenacious rock’n’roll four-piece TWISTED WHEEL will support Liam Gallagher across Europe this Winter. With the same Mancunian blood coursing through their veins, it’s perhaps no surprise the two act’s paths have crossed before. A loyal […]

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