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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
          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 […]

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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
          Gigs

          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
          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 […]

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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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Billie Eilish Announced For NO TIME TO DIE James Bond Title Song
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Billie Eilish Announced For NO TIME TO DIE James Bond Title Song

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

EON Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios(MGM), and Universal Pictures International today announced that Billie Eilish will sing the theme song for the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die. The song will be released […]

ELEPHANT STONE will release their sixth full-length album, ‘Hollow’ on February 14th 1
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ELEPHANT STONE will release their sixth full-length album, ‘Hollow’ on February 14th

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

On February 14th 2020, Montreal psych-pop group Elephant Stone will release their sixth full-length ‘Hollow’ via European label Fuzz Club. The album arrives following the band’s Burger Records-released 2016 LP, ‘Ship Of Fools’, and several […]

IN FOCUS// David Keenan @ Empire Music Hall, Belfast 5
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// David Keenan @ Empire Music Hall, Belfast

January 14, 2020 Conor Kinahan

After his outstanding support slot at Belsonic 2019, Irish Singer David Keenan made a return visit to Belfast on Saturday night to perform to a packed out Empire Music Hall, Our Photographer Bernie McAllister was […]

MOBY Announces the March 6 release of his new album, All Visible Objects
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MOBY Announces the March 6 release of his new album, All Visible Objects

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Moby today announces the March 6 release of his new album, All Visible Objects. Listen to “Power Is Taken” featuring Dead Kennedys D.H. Peligro below. All of Moby’s profits from All Visible Objects will be […]

ULTRAÍSTA confirm details for their new LP 'Sister' 1
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ULTRAÍSTA confirm details for their new LP ‘Sister’

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Ultraísta – consisting vocalist/producer Laura Bettinson (FEMME/lau.ra), multi-instrumentalist/producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead) and drummer/producer Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M., Atoms for Peace) – have confirmed details for their new LP. Sister will be released on March 13th […]

GUEST SINGER release synth-pop cut 'Think Face' & announce 'Limbo Days' EP
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GUEST SINGER release synth-pop cut ‘Think Face’ & announce ‘Limbo Days’ EP

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Guest Singer announces sophomore EP ‘Limbo Days’ with new single ‘Think Face’, released via tastemaker label Heist or Hit (Her’s, Pizzagirl, Nature TV) on January 14th. A luscious, sprightly synth-pop cut it follows recent downer-anthem […]

US singer-songwriter BROOKE ANNIBALE announces European tour dates for early 2020
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US singer-songwriter BROOKE ANNIBALE announces European tour dates for early 2020

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter/guitarist Brooke Annibale announced today a new batch of European tour dates for early 2020. Her first-ever European tour, the dates begin on April 15th in the Netherlands and will see Brooke also playing shows […]

ORCHARDS announce debut album LOVECORE, hear new single 'Sincerely Overwhelmed' 2
Gigs

ORCHARDS announce debut album LOVECORE, hear new single ‘Sincerely Overwhelmed’

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Brighton quartet Orchards today announce details of their long-awaited debut album Lovecore, which will be released on 13th March via Big Scary Monsters. The band today also share their new single ‘Sincerely Overwhelmed’, a song […]

LIVE REVIEW: Glasshouse – Berlin Trilogy at The Black Box, Belfast
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Glasshouse – Berlin Trilogy at The Black Box, Belfast

January 14, 2020 Max Pilley

As part of the ongoing Out to Lunch Festival in Belfast, tonight sees Dublin’s 12-piece ensemble Glasshouse make the journey north to perform their current project, a collection of chamber orchestra interpolations of music from […]

LIGHTNING SEEDS - Announce 'Jollification' 25th-anniversary show at Limelight 1, Belfast  Saturday 14th March 2020
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LIGHTNING SEEDS – Announce ‘Jollification’ 25th-anniversary show at Limelight 1, Belfast Saturday 14th March 2020

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

English rock band, Lightning Seeds are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday 14th March 2020. To coincide with the 25th-anniversary reissue of Jollification, Lightning Seeds will hit the road, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sam Lee - Old Wow
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sam Lee – Old Wow

January 13, 2020 Michael Barron

Defining Sam Lee is a very onerous task as he is much more than just a folk musician. Lee has studied fine art, worked as a forager and wilderness expert and been a part-time burlesque […]

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

PEARL JAM – Announce New Album ‘Gigaton’ out March 27th

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Pearl Jam will release their much-anticipated eleventh studio album, Gigaton, on Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records on March 27, 2020, in the US. Internationally, the album will be released and distributed by Universal Music Group. Produced by […]

OH WONDER release video for new single 'Happy' - Watch Now
Gigs

OH WONDER release video for new single ‘Happy’ – Watch Now

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Oh Wonder has today premiered the brilliant video for latest single ‘Happy’ – out now on Island Records. The unique London band’s third album – ‘No One Else Can Wear Your Crown’ – is released […]

U.S. GIRLS announces new album 'HEAVY LIGHT'; hear first single 'OVERTIME' 2
Gigs

U.S. GIRLS announces new album ‘HEAVY LIGHT’; hear first single ‘OVERTIME’

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

The highly-anticipated seventh album by U.S. Girls, the protean musical enterprise of multi-disciplinary artist Meg Remy, will be released on 6 March entitled Heavy Light. While Remy has been widely acclaimed for a panoply of […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces a SECOND ALEXANDRA PALACE SHOW in London
Gigs

DERMOT KENNEDY announces a SECOND ALEXANDRA PALACE SHOW in London

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Artist of the moment DERMOT KENNEDY today announces a SECOND ALEXANDRA PALACE SHOW in London after phenomenal demand for the first sold-out night. The second show will take place on April 4th the day after his […]

THOM YORKE - Announces final 'Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes' US dates
Gigs

THOM YORKE – Announces final ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’ US dates

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Following the announcement of his April 11th and 18th Coachella 2020 appearances, Thom Yorke has confirmed two headline dates that will complete his Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes tour: Monday April 13th — Phoenix AZ – Arizona […]

BICEP [LIVE] to perform their stunning, immersive live show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Saturday, April 18th 2020
Gigs

BICEP [LIVE] to perform their stunning, immersive live show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Saturday, April 18th 2020

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Belfast show in 2018, Bicep return to their hometown in April 2020 to perform their stunning, immersive live show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Saturday, April 18th 2020. Built around […]

Depeche Mode's DAVE GAHAN joins HUMANIST for new single 'Shock Collar' - Watch Video 2
Gigs

Depeche Mode’s DAVE GAHAN joins HUMANIST for new single ‘Shock Collar’ – Watch Video

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Humanist, the expansive and ambitious project orchestrated by guitarist and producer Rob Marshall, is announced today alongside the album’s new single “Shock Collar”, featuring iconic Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan. The self-titled debut album will […]

THERAPY? celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a headline Belfast show the Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th September 2020
Gigs

THERAPY? celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a headline Belfast show the Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th September 2020

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Irelands alt-rock trio, Therapy? are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show the Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th September 2020 to celebrate their 30th Anniversary. Since 1990 and the self-release of their ‘Meat Abstract’ […]

Belfast pays tribute to Quiet Arch label founder, Lyndon Stephens
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Belfast pays tribute to Quiet Arch label founder, Lyndon Stephens

January 12, 2020 Daniel Lynch

The passing of Lyndon Stephens, who founded Belfast based label Quiet Arch, was marked with a celebration of the music he helped create at Belfast’s Empire Music Hall. The Goodbye Quiet Arch event was initially […]

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