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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 […]

          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 […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel releases fourth o/i track ‘Till Your Mind Is Shining’ during Pink Full Moon

          April 2, 2026

          The pink full moon, sees the release of Till Your Mind Is Shining the fourth track to be taken from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “To my ears it’s the closest I get to a […]

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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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
          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • 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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AEROSMITH announce dates for their 2020 European Tour
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AEROSMITH announce dates for their 2020 European Tour

December 6, 2019 XS Noize

Today Four-time GRAMMY ® -winning band Aerosmith have announced dates for their 2020 European Tour, beginning on Saturday, 13 June in Milan, Italy at the iDays Festival before continuing on throughout the rest of Europe, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Paul Lynch - 'Friends First, Lovers Second'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Paul Lynch – ‘Friends First, Lovers Second’

December 6, 2019 XS Noize

Following radio buzz and media support for his previous singles earlier this year, genre-mashing London singer-songwriter Paul Lynch is back today with another new track – the dramatic and sweeping Friends First, Lovers Second. The […]

SEATBELTS drop video to 'BLACK SPRING' produced by EDWYN COLLINS
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SEATBELTS drop video to ‘BLACK SPRING’ produced by EDWYN COLLINS

December 5, 2019 XS Noize

Written earlier this year, and recorded in the Scottish Highlands and produced by the king of indie – Edwyn Collins – ‘Black Spring’ is the band’s first single to be released since ‘Spanish Songs’ from […]

BILLIE EILISH makes directional debut with official music video for 'xanny' - Watch Now
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BILLIE EILISH makes directional debut with official music video for ‘xanny’ – Watch Now

December 5, 2019 XS Noize

Six-time Grammy Award® nominee Billie Eilish has made her directorial debut with the official music video for ‘xanny.’ Billie revealed today: “I’m very excited to share my directorial debut. Visuals are so important to me, […]

Radiohead’s ED O’BRIEN releases near-nine minute song & short film under EOB moniker
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Radiohead’s ED O’BRIEN releases near-nine minute song & short film under EOB moniker

December 5, 2019 XS Noize

Following the non-LP teaser “Santa Teresa”—hailed as “beautifully ambient” by NPR—Ed O’Brien of Radiohead has unveiled the first impression of his debut album under the moniker of EOB. Written by O’Brien, “Brasil” is a near […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Paul Vickers & The Leg - 'X-Mas In The Jungle'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Paul Vickers & The Leg – ‘X-Mas In The Jungle’

December 5, 2019 XS Noize

Paul Vickers & The Leg release their new album ‘Jump’ on 6 December, the album will coincide with the release of their very own Christmas single, ‘X-Mas In The Jungle’ also on 6 December. At […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Killing Eve Seasons 1 & 2 - Original Series Soundtrack
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Killing Eve Seasons 1 & 2 – Original Series Soundtrack

December 5, 2019 Lee Campbell

David Holmes spearheads this collective effort to brilliantly capture the essence of the award-winning ‘Killing Eve’ series in these dual-release soundtracks. The menace and playful brutality of the female lead character is just pouring out […]

Top names from the music industry are lined up to speak at Ireland’s largest music conference, ‘OUTPUT BELFAST’ on Thursday 13 February 2020
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Top names from the music industry are lined up to speak at Ireland’s largest music conference, ‘OUTPUT BELFAST’ on Thursday 13 February 2020

December 5, 2019 XS Noize

Top names from the global music industry are lined up to speak at Ireland’s largest music conference, ‘Output Belfast’ on Thursday 13 February 2020. Organised by Belfast City Council, the conference will include panel discussions, […]

INTERVIEW: Editors' Ed Lay on Best-Of Album 'Black Gold' 1
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EDITORS release Black Gold (Zamilska Remix) – Listen Now

December 5, 2019 XS Noize

Polish experimental producer Zamilska provides a raw and metallic remix of Editors ‘Black Gold’ on Play It Again Sam. Respected for her difficult to categorise productions that join the dots between techno, noise and electronica, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Modern Hinterland - 'The Lights'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Modern Hinterland – ‘The Lights’

December 5, 2019 XS Noize

Modern Hinterland’s new album ‘The Longest Part of the Night’ is due for release on January 31st 2020 on Label Fandango. Following swiftly on from 2018’s ‘The Hoppings’ (which received support from Spotify’s New Music […]

FRANK TURNER announces solo tour for 2020
Gigs

FRANK TURNER announces solo tour for 2020

December 4, 2019 XS Noize

Frank Turner has capped off a round of sold-out full band shows in support of his latest UK Top 3 album release ‘No Man’s Land’ with the announcement of a 15 date solo tour for […]

THE ELECTRIC SOFT PARADE share video for new single 'Never Mind' - Watch Now
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THE ELECTRIC SOFT PARADE share video for new single ‘Never Mind’ – Watch Now

December 4, 2019 XS Noize

Bruised hearts laid bare on the shimmering opus that is Never Mind, the latest single from The Electric Soft Parade’s new album Stages. The video comprises deeply moving footage from a documentary about mental health […]

POLIÇA share new single "Forget Me Now" - Watch Video
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POLIÇA share new single “Forget Me Now” – Watch Video

December 4, 2019 XS Noize

Today Poliça shared their rousing, defiant new single “Forget Me Now”, the second from the band’s forthcoming new album ‘When We Stay Alive’, due January 31st via Memphis Industries. Poliça are set to tour the […]

SUNSTROKE 2020 – Irelands New Alternative Rock Festival - Day by Day Artist Line-up Confirmed
Gigs

SUNSTROKE 2020 – Irelands New Alternative Rock Festival – Day by Day Artist Line-up Confirmed

December 4, 2019 XS Noize

Sunstroke 2020 today confirms Saturday and Sunday artist line-up for Ireland’s newest alternative rock festival which takes place across 12th & 13th June. Feat: Faith No More – Deftones – The Jesus & Mary Chain […]

HAPPY MONDAYS to reissue first four albums on vinyl on January 31, 2020 1
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HAPPY MONDAYS to reissue first four albums on vinyl on January 31, 2020

December 4, 2019 XS Noize

On January 31, 2020, London Records will release brand new vinyl reissues of the first four era-defining Happy Mondays albums, their first vinyl pressings for many years. The reissues of ‘Squirrel And G-Man Twenty Four […]

LIVE REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. @ Rough Trade East, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. @ Rough Trade East, London

December 4, 2019 Michael Barron

Back in April, Dublin post-punk band Fontaines D.C. released their debut LP, Dogrel. What made (and still makes) Dogrel such a mesmerising album, wasn’t Dogrel’s innovation; but its authenticity, passion and ability to excite listeners […]

All new version of EAST 17 classic 'Stay Another Day' released today
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All new version of EAST 17 classic ‘Stay Another Day’ released today

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Twenty-five years after its first release, and on the very date it hit the Christmas Number 1 spot, original label, London Records, in conjunction with Waltham Forest: London Borough of Culture 2019, today releases a brand new […]

THE CLONE ROSES - Announce ‘SPIKE ISLAND - THE RESURRECTION’  Celebrating 30 Years of One of The UK’S Most Legendary Gigs 3
Gigs

THE CLONE ROSES – Announce ‘SPIKE ISLAND – THE RESURRECTION’ Celebrating 30 Years of One of The UK’S Most Legendary Gigs

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

On the 30th Anniversary of The Stone Roses’ era-defining gig at Spike Island, get ready for a celebration like no other. On 16th May 2020, THE CLONE ROSES will be following in the footsteps of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Electric Litany - 'Refugee'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Electric Litany – ‘Refugee’

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Today Xs Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘Refugee’ by Electric Litany from their upcoming album ‘Under A Common Sky.’ ‘Under A Common Sky’ is the third album from London based four-piece Electric […]

GREG DULLI (Afghan Whigs) announces debut solo album, Random Desire with first single
Gigs

GREG DULLI (Afghan Whigs) announces debut solo album, Random Desire with first single

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Without desire, most of the world’s problems would be solved and it would be a miserable place to live. For the last 30 years, Greg Dulli has been the poet laureate of the bizarre whims […]

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