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        • 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 […]

          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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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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THE BE POSITIVES debut with ‘70s inspired mad-pop single ‘Monkey (Cheetah)’ - Watch Video
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THE BE POSITIVES debut with ‘70s inspired mad-pop single ‘Monkey (Cheetah)’ – Watch Video

July 4, 2019 XS Noize

THE BE POSITIVES is a northern conundrum. Consisting of Mike Seal (Guitar, Piano & Vocals), Rob Hatton (Bass & Vocals), Simon Mayne (Lead Guitar & Vocals) and Callum Darley (Drums & Vocals), they were splayed […]

LIZ LAWRENCE announces details of her forthcoming new long player ‘Pity Party’ on October 25th
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LIZ LAWRENCE announces details of her forthcoming new long player ‘Pity Party’ on October 25th

July 4, 2019 XS Noize

Having launched her epic new pop banger of a single ‘Navigator’ just under two weeks ago, which has so far generated plays from Lauren Laverne and Huw Stephens as well as New Music Friday adds […]

US alt-pop band DREAMERS play Reading & Leeds Festivals this summer
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US alt-pop band DREAMERS play Reading & Leeds Festivals this summer

July 4, 2019 XS Noize

US alternative pop band DREAMERS have announced that they will play Reading & Leeds festivals this summer, ahead of their UK tour supporting The Night Café. Fresh off the back of the release of their […]

THE FUTUREHEADS will release the single ‘Good Night Out’ / ‘Listen, Little Man!’ on 5th July
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THE FUTUREHEADS will release the single ‘Good Night Out’ / ‘Listen, Little Man!’ on 5th July

July 4, 2019 XS Noize

The Futureheads will release the single ‘Good Night Out’ / ‘Listen, Little Man!’ on 5th July. It’s the second single to be taken from their forthcoming album ‘Powers’, which is released on The Orchard on […]

Electronic super-group LATE NIGHT VERSIONS Share FREE DOWNLOAD for ‘Last Night’ - Listen Now
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Electronic super-group LATE NIGHT VERSIONS Share FREE DOWNLOAD for ‘Last Night’ – Listen Now

July 4, 2019 XS Noize

Electronic super-group Late Night Versions consisting of veteran DJ Andy Nicholls, Steve Smith from Dirty Vegas fame and now a current member of seminal rock band Squeeze and John Jacobs, a founding member of legendary […]

London alt-rockers HEAVY HEART share entrancing new release 'Cry Ice' - Listen Now
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London alt-rockers HEAVY HEART share entrancing new release ‘Cry Ice’ – Listen Now

July 3, 2019 XS Noize

Drifting seamlessly into the spotlight with a combination of vivid songwriting and luscious dream pop, London alt-rockers Heavy Heart showcase their emotional sensibilities to perfection in entrancing new release Cry Ice. Forming the final part […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Celebrate 10 year anniversary of ‘Lungs’ with special edition re-release on August 16th
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Celebrate 10 year anniversary of ‘Lungs’ with special edition re-release on August 16th

July 3, 2019 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine released their seminal debut album ‘Lungs’ exactly a decade ago today – and what a decade it’s been! To celebrate, Florence + the Machine have created a super special collectors box […]

CRUSHED BEAKS share second single "Sky Burial" from forthcoming album 'The Other Room' 1
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CRUSHED BEAKS share second single “Sky Burial” from forthcoming album ‘The Other Room’

July 3, 2019 XS Noize

London’s Crushed Beaks have today shared their second single “Sky Burial” (released digitally 5th July) from their forthcoming album The Other Room out 9th August on Clue Records. On album opener, “Sky Burial”, squalls of […]

PREFAB SPROUT to release remastered vinyl version of 3 classic albums + 'A Life of Surprises: The Best Of' hits collection out September 27th 2
New Music

PREFAB SPROUT to release remastered vinyl version of 3 classic albums + ‘A Life of Surprises: The Best Of’ hits collection out September 27th

July 3, 2019 XS Noize

Off the back of the incredible latest album ‘I Trawl The Megahertz‘, Prefab Sprout has announced exciting release plans for remastered vinyl versions of three of the band’s classic albums along with their incredible greatest […]

CHRISSIE HYNDE has revealed her new track 'Que reste-t-il de nos amours?' - Listen Now
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CHRISSIE HYNDE has revealed her new track ‘Que reste-t-il de nos amours?’ – Listen Now

July 3, 2019 XS Noize

Chrissie Hynde has today revealed her new track Que reste-t-il de nos amours?  The track is a new interpretation of the original by Charles Trenet and comes ahead of the release of Chrissie’s new album Valve Bone […]

THE CURE - Anniversary 1978 - 2018 Live In Hyde Park London in cinemas worldwide on July 11th
New Music

THE CURE – Anniversary 1978 – 2018 Live In Hyde Park London in cinemas worldwide on July 11th

July 3, 2019 XS Noize

The highly anticipated global cinema release of The Cure – Anniversary 1978-2018 Live in Hyde Park London, celebrates 40 years of The Cure and cements them as one of the defining rock bands of music […]

FRANK TURNER announces new album 'No Man's Land' + accompanying podcast series
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FRANK TURNER announces new album ‘No Man’s Land’ + accompanying podcast series

July 3, 2019 XS Noize

 has announced details of his forthcoming eighth new album ‘NO MAN’S LAND’ released on August 16th on Xtra Mile Recordings/Polydor Records. With 2018 Producer of the Year Catherine Marks at the helm and featuring a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Black Keys – 'Let's Rock'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Black Keys – ‘Let’s Rock’

July 2, 2019 Phoebe Hedges

After five years, The Black Keys have released their ninth studio album, triumphantly titled: ‘Let’s Rock’. The album sees the duo return to rock in its most simplistic form, inspired by guitarist Dan Auerbach and […]

BAT FOR LASHES reveals the video for "Kids In The Dark" - Watch Now
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BAT FOR LASHES reveals the video for “Kids In The Dark” – Watch Now

July 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Bat For Lashes aka Natasha Khan reveals the video for “Kids In The Dark” and her gang of lost girls as she directs and stars in the first video for her hotly anticipated new […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dan & Drum - "Golden Showers (The Trump Song)" - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dan & Drum – “Golden Showers (The Trump Song)” – Watch Now

July 2, 2019 XS Noize

Inventive indie-rock duo Dan & Drum come off like mad scientists in the studio. Hailing from the shrubby suburbs of Los Angeles, childhood buds vocalist/guitarist Daniel Schechter and drummer Phillip Thompson, have a special brand […]

THE CULT to release SONIC TEMPLE 30th Anniversary Album, out September 13th 1
Gigs

THE CULT to release SONIC TEMPLE 30th Anniversary Album, out September 13th

July 2, 2019 XS Noize

2019 marks the 30th anniversary of The Cult’s seminal album Sonic Temple. To celebrate the anniversary, Beggars Arkive will release The Cult: Sonic Temple 30 on September 13th. It will be released as a deluxe […]

SNOW PATROL debut their new song, 'Time Won’t Go Slowly' - Listen Now
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SNOW PATROL debut their new song, ‘Time Won’t Go Slowly’ – Listen Now

July 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Snow Patrol debut their new song, “Time Won’t Go Slowly. The band announced on their social media channels yesterday they have been in the studio over the last few months and are releasing a […]

HARRIET CURRY - Unveils the brand new video for hard-hitting single 'Girls'
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HARRIET CURRY – Unveils the brand new video for hard-hitting single ‘Girls’

July 1, 2019 XS Noize

HARRIET CURRY – Unveils the brand new video for hard-hitting single ‘Girls.’ Harriet Curry is only one single into her career and it already feels like she’s done playing. The chorus of ‘Girls’, alone, is […]

CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN extend winter UK arena tour with new Scotland dates
Gigs

CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN extend winter UK arena tour with new Scotland dates

July 1, 2019 XS Noize

Catfish and the Bottlemen’s time on the road extend further with the announcement of two, additional UK arena dates this winter, heading to play their biggest indoor Scottish gigs to date at Aberdeen’s P&J Live […]

LITTLE COMETS Release New Track '3 Minute Faltz' - Listen Now
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LITTLE COMETS Release New Track ‘3 Minute Faltz’ – Listen Now

July 1, 2019 XS Noize

Little Comets have announced new single ‘3 Minute Faltz’, released today via The Smallest Label. This is the fourth new song of a busy 2019 for a band thriving independent of the mainstream, continuing to […]

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