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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
          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
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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: Ezra Furman - Twelve Nudes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ezra Furman – Twelve Nudes

August 7, 2019 Michael Barron

“Twelve Nudes”, is an intriguing title for Furman’s seventh offering with a band. What does “Twelve Nudes” mean? The album cover offers six nudes with ten black bars (as well as other improvisations) to cover […]

PIXIES release new music video for, 'On Graveyard Hill' - Watch Now
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PIXIES release video for ‘Catfish Kate’ from forthcoming album ‘Beneath The Eyrie’

August 7, 2019 XS Noize

The animated new music video for ‘Catfish Kate,’ the first radio single from Pixies’ studio album ‘Beneath The Eyrie’ due out September 13th (BMG), ventures deep into the imagination of the band’s main lyricist Black […]

The Mission's WAYNE HUSSEY announces European tour
New Music

The Mission’s WAYNE HUSSEY announces European tour

August 6, 2019 XS Noize

Wayne Hussey, frontman for UK alternative rock legends The Mission, has announced a large chain of European tour dates with alternative rocker Ashton Nyte of gothic rock act The Awakening. Hussey will be touring in […]

THE PALI GAP releases brand-new single ‘Philistine’ on August 16th
New Music

THE PALI GAP releases brand-new single ‘Philistine’ on August 16th

August 6, 2019 XS Noize

Introducing The Pali Gap, AKA singer/songwriter/guitarist Sanj Pali from Mitcham. Born in Clapham (South London) Sanj is half-Guyanese and half-Mauritian. Next month he releases brand-new single ‘Philistine’ via Level/ADA. The song was recorded in Sanj’s […]

Liverpool band TONY STEELE & THE MASSACRE release new single, 'Bound To Collide' - Listen Now
New Music

Liverpool band TONY STEELE & THE MASSACRE release new single, ‘Bound To Collide’ – Listen Now

August 6, 2019 XS Noize

Tony Steele & The Massacre consists of singer-songwriter Tony Steele and his backing band, playing an explosion of Merseybeat Rock’n’Roll mixed with a twang of Americana to the honest and sometimes biographical lyrics of Tony’s. […]

SPECTOR return with new single 'Half Life’ - Listen Now 2
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SPECTOR return with new single ‘Half Life’ – Listen Now

August 6, 2019 XS Noize

Spector has returned with new single ‘Half Life.’‘Half Life’ is the second piece of new material to surface from the five-piece in 2019, after the band made a surprise return with the mammoth ‘I Won’t […]

DECLAN WELSH & THE DECADENT WEST have released their new single ‘No Fun’ - Listen Now 1
Gigs

DECLAN WELSH & THE DECADENT WEST – Announce Extensive UK Tour this Winter

August 6, 2019 XS Noize

DECLAN WELSH & THE DECADENT WEST have announced a fresh run of UK dates for Winter 2019. With their debut album ‘Cheaply Bought, Expensively Sold’ now in sight (out 18 October 2019 via Modern Sky […]

THE JOY FORMIDABLE announce 10-year anniversary edition of A Balloon Called Moaning
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THE JOY FORMIDABLE announce 10-year anniversary edition of A Balloon Called Moaning

August 6, 2019 XS Noize

The Joy Formidable release a special commemorative 10-year double album edition of their acclaimed debut release A Balloon Called Moaning. The double album will include their 2009 EP A Balloon Called Moaning plus a newly […]

THE DARKNESS release new single 'Rock And Roll Deserves To Die' - Watch Video
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THE DARKNESS release new single ‘Rock And Roll Deserves To Die’ – Watch Video

August 6, 2019 XS Noize

The Darkness have released their brand new single ‘Rock And Roll Deserves To Die’, accompanied by a brilliantly entertaining video. It’s the first taste of their jaw-droppingly ambitious new album Easter Is Cancelled, out on […]

MYSTERY JETS announce new album 'A Billion Heartbeats' alongside their new single 'Screwdriver'
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MYSTERY JETS announce new album ‘A Billion Heartbeats’ alongside their new single ‘Screwdriver’

August 6, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Mystery Jets announce that their sixth studio album ‘A Billion Heartbeats’ will be released on 27th September on Caroline International. The band also today release ‘Screwdriver’, the first single to be taken from the […]

BOOK REVIEW: Biographic Hendrix By Liz Flavell 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Biographic Hendrix By Liz Flavell

August 6, 2019 Michael Barron

Ammonite Press has released a biographic series of books telling the stories of famous musicians using infographics. Infographics use icons to represent the subject matter. The idea is there is an instant recognition of “how […]

BAT FOR LASHES reveals the video for new song 'The Hunger' - Watch Now
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BAT FOR LASHES reveals the video for new song ‘The Hunger’ – Watch Now

August 6, 2019 XS Noize

Bat For Lashes, aka Natasha Khan, reveals the video for new song “The Hunger” from her highly anticipated new album Lost Girls out on September 6 via AWAL Recordings. “The Hunger,” which Khan directed and […]

LIVE REVIEW: Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London

August 5, 2019 Michael Barron

The longest-running artist-curated festival in the world has just kicked off. The festival, now in its twenty-sixth year is called Meltdown and this year is curated by Nile Rodgers. To open the festival, Nile not […]

TEMPLES share 'You’re Either On Something', the latest track from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion
Gigs

TEMPLES share ‘You’re Either On Something’, the latest track from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion

August 5, 2019 XS Noize

Temples have today shared You’re Either On Something, the latest track from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion – to be released worldwide on ATO Records on Friday 27th September 2019. Talking about the track, James Bagshaw of the band said: I’m really proud […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single 'This Is The Place'
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single ‘This Is The Place’

August 5, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will release ‘This Is The Place’, a brand new EP of music on September 27th. The title track from the EP can be heard below. The five-track EP features three […]

XS NOIZE & TIN MAN HEART bring some of Ireland’s best upcoming musical talent to the city on 5th September 1
Gigs

XS NOIZE & TIN MAN HEART bring some of Ireland’s best upcoming musical talent to the city on 5th September

August 4, 2019 XS Noize

XS Noize has teamed up with Belfast based PR and promotions company Tin Man Heart to bring some of Ireland’s best upcoming talent to the city. Together, we have arranged a series of unmissable gigs […]

THE MEMBRANES announce tour with MARK LANEGAN + share video for 'What Nature Gives… Nature Takes Away'
Gigs

THE MEMBRANES announce tour with MARK LANEGAN + share video for ‘What Nature Gives… Nature Takes Away’

August 3, 2019 XS Noize

British post-punk pioneers The Membranes have announced their upcoming European tour supporting Mark Lanegan in support of their new album ‘What Nature Gives… Nature Takes Away’, out now on Cherry Red Records, which has already drawn ‘best of the year so […]

BLACK FUTURES release new single 'Body & Soul' - Watch Video 1
Gigs

BLACK FUTURES release new single ‘Body & Soul’ – Watch Video

August 2, 2019 XS Noize

Sentient sonic anarchists Black Futures have released ‘Body & Soul’, the newest offering to be taken from their debut album, Never Not Nothing, which is out August 30th via Music For Nations. ‘Body & Soul’ […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Emily & the Simons - Firelight
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Emily & the Simons – Firelight

August 2, 2019 Michael Barron

The world of folk music is delightful in so many ways from being about people to creating humble, yet enriching intimate experiences where folk musicians reveal themselves, their kinship and their culture. The secret to […]

NATASHA BEDINGFIELD Releases 'Kick It' Off Her Highly Anticipated New Album 'Roll With Me'
New Music

NATASHA BEDINGFIELD Releases ‘Kick It’ Off Her Highly Anticipated New Album ‘Roll With Me’

August 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Natasha Bedingfield releases “Kick It,” off her highly anticipated forthcoming album Roll With Me, due out August 30. With its anthemic chorus, rhythmic melody and palpitating beat, the introspective track — […]

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