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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 […]

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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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ALBUM REVIEW: Georgia - Seeking Thrills
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Georgia – Seeking Thrills

January 10, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

The stark contrast between the two eras of Georgia Barnes’s musical output to date can be seen even in the cover art for her albums. Whereas her 2015 self-titled debut album as Georgia was adorned […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Casey Conroy - 'Best Shoes'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Casey Conroy – ‘Best Shoes’

January 10, 2020 XS Noize

A vulnerable, exposed track, “Best Shoes” is written for all of us that constantly get up in the morning, put out best foot forward, and yet the world just knocks us back down. Getting to […]

ST. VINCENT remixes BECK track 'Uneventful Days' - Listen Now
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ST. VINCENT remixes BECK track ‘Uneventful Days’ – Listen Now

January 10, 2020 XS Noize

St. Vincent a/k/a Annie Clark has unfolded new dimensions of “Uneventful Days” a/k/a “quite possibly the best song Beck has made since Morning Phase” (STEREOGUM) from seven-time GRAMMY-winner Beck’s current album Hyperspace a/k/a “his best […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Rivita - 'Someone Else’s Arms'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Rivita – ‘Someone Else’s Arms’

January 10, 2020 XS Noize

Someone Else’s Arms is the current single from Rivita. The single was named Single of the Month on BBC London’s Sunny & Shay weekend in December 2019. Her music has been featured by iconic platforms […]

MORRISSEY announces new album 'I Am Not A Dog On A Chain' - out March 20th
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MORRISSEY announces new album ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’ – out March 20th

January 10, 2020 XS Noize

Morrissey is set to release his 13th solo studio album, ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’, on March 20th. The album represents his third release via BMG and follows last year’s covers album […]

THE SCRIPT share video for their new single ‘Run Through Walls’ - Watch Now
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THE SCRIPT share video for their new single ‘Run Through Walls’ – Watch Now

January 10, 2020 XS Noize

The Script are back at the top of their game with their new album ‘Sunsets & Full Moons’. The album shot straight to #1 in the UK and has over 49 million streams already, a […]

Acclaimed guitarist, composer, producer CORY WONG releases new album ‘Elevator Music For An Elevated Mood’
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Acclaimed guitarist, composer, producer CORY WONG releases new album ‘Elevator Music For An Elevated Mood’

January 10, 2020 XS Noize

Cory Wong – acclaimed guitarist, composer, producer (and Vulfpeck band member) – has released his new album ‘Elevator Music For An Elevated Mood’. The album’s lead single, ‘Golden’ feat. Cody Fry is out now – […]

INTERVIEW: “UFO’s, Happy Monday’s and Black Grape, An interesting evening with Shaun Ryder” 3
Interviews

INTERVIEW: “UFO’s, Happy Monday’s and Black Grape, An interesting evening with Shaun Ryder”

January 10, 2020 XS Noize

An Evening with Shaun Ryder begins on Saturday night at the Sugar Club in Dublin. The evening features an in-depth interview with the man himself, about his years in Happy Mondays & Black Grape, the […]

KING KARTEL announce the release of their brand new single ‘Be Mine’, out 7th February
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KING KARTEL announce the release of their brand new single ‘Be Mine’, out 7th February

January 9, 2020 XS Noize

KING KARTEL have announced the release of their brand new single ‘Be Mine’, out 7th February. In celebration of the track, the band will also play a single launch party at Manchester’s Club Academy on […]

INTERVIEW: Thomas White of The Electric Soft Parade, "I feel like we have made the record of our lifetime" 2
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INTERVIEW: Thomas White of The Electric Soft Parade, “I feel like we have made the record of our lifetime”

January 9, 2020 XS Noize

Thomas and Alex White return with their 5th album as The Electric Soft Parade, Stages deals with the passing of Thomas and Alex’s mother. These 7 expansive tracks transcend their roots in grief, reaching through […]

SQUAREPUSHER shares new single, 'Nervelevers' - Listen Now
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SQUAREPUSHER shares new single, ‘Nervelevers’ – Listen Now

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Squarepusher will return with a long-awaited album Be Up A Hello, released on the 31st of January, and his new single, “Nervelevers,” is out now. “Nervelevers” breakneck breakbeats recall classic moments from Squarepusher’s much-loved catalogue, […]

AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS Announce North American Spring Tour, Including Coachella
Gigs

AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS Announce North American Spring Tour, Including Coachella

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Australian punk rockers Amyl and The Sniffers ‘ electrifying live shows are fast becoming the stuff of legend, and this April they’ll be hitting the stage at Coachella, followed by a cross-country North American tour.  […]

WIRE - Share new single 'Primed & Ready' from new album 'Mind Hive'
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WIRE – Share new single ‘Primed & Ready’ from new album ‘Mind Hive’

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Today WIRE have shared the second single from their new album, ‘Mind Hive’, which is set for release on January 24th 2020 via the band’s own label pinkflag. The band’s seventeenth studio album sees the […]

DESTROYER Shares video for latest single ‘Cue Synthesizer'
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DESTROYER Shares video for latest single ‘Cue Synthesizer’

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Destroyer shares “Cue Synthesizer,” the latest single from the upcoming album Have We Met, out on January 31st on Dead Oceans. The news also arrives before tours of North America and Europe later in […]

FONTAINES D.C. Share new video for 'Liberty Belle' - Watch Now
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FONTAINES D.C. Share new video for ‘Liberty Belle’ – Watch Now

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Dublin’s FONTAINES D.C. have shared a new video for their fan favourite single ‘Liberty Belle’. The video celebrates an incendiary 2019 for the band which saw them release their debut album ‘Dogrel’ to critical […]

Parlophone Records announce DAVID BOWIE IS IT ANY WONDER? a six-track EP of unreleased and rare tracks
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Parlophone Records announce DAVID BOWIE IS IT ANY WONDER? a six-track EP of unreleased and rare tracks

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Parlophone Records is proud to announce DAVID BOWIE IS IT ANY WONDER? a six-track EP of unreleased and rare tracks to be released over six weeks. The first of these is a previously unreleased version […]

JAH WOBBLE & YOUTH team up to release a new album ‘Acid Punk Dub Apocalypse’ out  28th of February 2020
Gigs

JAH WOBBLE & YOUTH team up to release a new album ‘Acid Punk Dub Apocalypse’ out 28th of February 2020

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Post-punk innovators, Jah Wobble and Youth have teamed up to release a new album on Cadiz Music licensed exclusively from the Youth Sounds label on the 28th of February 2020. ‘Acid Punk Dub Apocalypse’ was […]

TAYLOR HAWKINS & THE COATTAIL RIDERS unveil brand new video for 'Middle Child'
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TAYLOR HAWKINS & THE COATTAIL RIDERS unveil brand new video for ‘Middle Child’

January 7, 2020 XS Noize

Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders ring in the new year with a brand new video for “Middle Child,” the “blown-out and over-the-top rocker” (STEREOGUM) from the LOUDWIRE 50 Best Rock Albums of 2019 charting […]

ASH share brand-new single 'Darkest Hour of The Night' - Listen Now
Gigs

ASH share brand-new single ‘Darkest Hour of The Night’ – Listen Now

January 7, 2020 XS Noize

Having announced the career-spanning Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash, released on February 14th Irish trio ASH are pleased to see in 2012 with new track Darkest Hour Of The Night. Penned once again by […]

PACO PEÑA - Headlines The Mac Theatre, Belfast on Friday 10th January 2020
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PACO PEÑA – Headlines The Mac Theatre, Belfast on Friday 10th January 2020

January 7, 2020 XS Noize

The World’s most Celebrated Flamenco Guitarist Paco Pena is pleased to announce a headline Belfast performance at The Mac Theatre on Friday 10th January 2020. Paco Pena embodies both authenticity and innovation in flamenco. As […]

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