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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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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 […]

  • 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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THE LONDON AFRICAN GOSPOL CHOIR presents: A rendition of Paul Simon’s Classic Album “Graceland” - Ulster Hall, Belfast on Monday August 26th 1
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THE LONDON AFRICAN GOSPOL CHOIR presents: A rendition of Paul Simon’s Classic Album “Graceland” – Ulster Hall, Belfast on Monday August 26th

June 5, 2019 XS Noize

Known for bringing African gospel into the hearts of audiences worldwide, the London African Gospel Choir have announced a return to Belfast with their performance of Paul Simon’s classic “Graceland” at the Ulster Hall on 26 August 2019, which will be […]

MOUNT FOREL - Unveil New Video for 'Greenland' - Watch It Now
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MOUNT FOREL – Unveil New Video for ‘Greenland’ – Watch It Now

June 5, 2019 XS Noize

Having blown the roof off Autonomy Music Group’s Official Alternative Escape Showcase last month in Brighton, Mount Forel release the video for their latest single ‘Greenland’ – which is out now on Fallen Swine Records. […]

Ireland’s leading electronic music festival, CELTRONIC celebrates 19 Years, Wednesday June 26th – Sunday June 30th 1
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Ireland’s leading electronic music festival, CELTRONIC celebrates 19 Years, Wednesday June 26th – Sunday June 30th

June 4, 2019 XS Noize

Ireland’s leading electronic music festival, Celtronic, celebrates its nineteenth anniversary this summer with five days and nights of music events, workshops, recording projects and much more across the city of Derry from Wednesday, June 26th […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Abel Raise The Cain - 'History Scenes' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Abel Raise The Cain – ‘History Scenes’ – Watch Now

June 4, 2019 XS Noize

Abel Raise The Cain are an exciting and frenetic experimental indie rock band from the North East of England. the band have fast established themselves in the Northeast as “ones to watch”, with their own […]

Who has announced tours for 2020 already? 1
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Who has announced tours for 2020 already?

June 4, 2019 XS Noize

The party never stops at the Manchester Arena. It’s one of Europe’s perpetual party destinations. Here, the fun never ends. 2019 has been a watershed year for music lovers in the UK.  Some of the […]

LAZY DAY Announce a headline Belfast show on October 11th 2019 at McHughs Basement
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LAZY DAY Announce a headline Belfast show on October 11th 2019 at McHughs Basement

June 4, 2019 XS Noize

London based Lazy Day is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show on October 11th 2019 at McHughs Basement. Lazy Day began in 2014 as the solo bedroom project of Tilly Scantlebury. After recording her […]

Further Events Announced for OTHER VOICES Belfast 1
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Further Events Announced for OTHER VOICES Belfast

June 4, 2019 XS Noize

Other Voices will be returning to the vibrant city of Belfast for a second time from June 14th to June 16th, showcasing an array of fantastic musical and cultural events. Today Other Voices is delighted […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND ('Nothing Stays The Same Tour’) announced for BELFAST LIMELIGHT 2 on Saturday September 21st
Gigs

BRAND NEW FRIEND (‘Nothing Stays The Same Tour’) announced for BELFAST LIMELIGHT 2 on Saturday September 21st

June 4, 2019 XS Noize

Following their performance opening the Main Stage at Snow Patrol’s enormous Ward Park 3 concert last weekend, Brand New Friend can announce a Limelight 2, Belfast show in September, with further dates to be announced soon. The five-piece from […]

PRIMAL SCREAM Announce headline show at ULSTER HALL, Belfast, Tuesday 10th December
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PRIMAL SCREAM Announce headline show at ULSTER HALL, Belfast, Tuesday 10th December

June 4, 2019 XS Noize

Following a headline show at Dun Laoghaire Pier last Sunday and the release of one of the great singles discographies ‘Maximum Rock ‘N’ Roll: The Singles’, out now, Primal Scream have confirmed shows in Dublin […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Divine Comedy - Office Politics
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Divine Comedy – Office Politics

June 4, 2019 Ben P Scott

Although much of their post 90’s output has met with critical acclaim, this particular writer hasn’t warmed to any of the albums The Divine Comedy has released since 2001’s reinventive ‘Regeneration’. Aside from a few […]

PIXIES Announce new studio album, 'Beneath the Eyrie' ahead of UK Tour
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PIXIES Announce new studio album, ‘Beneath the Eyrie’ ahead of UK Tour

June 3, 2019 XS Noize

Visceral, musically cinematic, otherworldly but strangely familiar and a bit unsettling, welcome to Pixies’ brand-new studio album, ‘Beneath the Eyrie’, where tales of witches, Daniel Boone, misfits and other characters fit utterly into the band’s […]

MARK LANEGAN Shares 'Playing Nero' The new single from upcoming album Somebody's Knocking - Listen Now 2
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MARK LANEGAN Shares ‘Playing Nero’ The new single from upcoming album Somebody’s Knocking – Listen Now

June 3, 2019 XS Noize

Having last month announced their October–released new album Somebody’s Knocking via the addictive and uptempo “Stitch It Up”, Mark Lanegan Band have today shared a more wistful, downtempo track from the LP entitled “Playing Nero”. […]

WOMANS WORK 2019 Starts on Wednesday with Guilty Feminist, FairPlé, Hannah Peel, Alana Henderson, Queen Zee, Brigid O’Neill and more
Gigs

WOMANS WORK 2019 Starts on Wednesday with Guilty Feminist, FairPlé, Hannah Peel, Alana Henderson, Queen Zee, Brigid O’Neill and more

June 3, 2019 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced the details of its fourth Women’s Work programme. The festival, which is an annual celebration of women in music, will take place across five days and nights and includes a range […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Further
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Further

June 3, 2019 Sandra Blemster

2019 is quite a year for Richard Hawley. As well as releasing his eighth studio album Further, a musical has been released based on his songs. Standing At the Sky’s Edge premiered at his hometown, […]

BILL RYDER-JONES Announces 'Yawny Yawn' - a piano version of his 2018 album 'Yawn' 2
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BILL RYDER-JONES Announces ‘Yawny Yawn’ – a piano version of his 2018 album ‘Yawn’

June 3, 2019 XS Noize

At the end of 2018, Bill Ryder-Jones released the critically acclaimed Yawn – his beautiful fourth album. He has now reimagined the songs from Yawn, this time with only vocals and piano, opening an even […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Heads Off - Hologram
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Heads Off – Hologram

June 3, 2019 Ben P Scott

With a sound powered by filthy bass, raucous hooks, low budget production and a no-bullshit attitude, the Sheffield outfit Heads Off have stepped it up a notch on their brilliant third album ‘Everything Is Everything […]

PRIMAL SCREAM Announce UK & Ireland Tour
Gigs

PRIMAL SCREAM Announce UK & Ireland Tour

June 3, 2019 XS Noize

The release of Primal Scream’s retrospective ‘Maximum Rock ‘n’ Roll – The Singles’ is a timely reminder of one of British music’s most essential bodies of work. And the band celebrated its release with some […]

IN FOCUS// Slam Dunk Festival, Leeds and Hatfield 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Slam Dunk Festival, Leeds and Hatfield

June 1, 2019 Clair McAllister

Slam Dunk started out as a pop-punk club night at The Cockpit, Leeds in the early ’00s.  Out of the success of the club night, Slam Dunk started putting on international touring artists from the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Sarah Packiam - She’s A Riot
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Sarah Packiam – She’s A Riot

June 1, 2019 Lori Gava

After a long apprenticeship in the music industry, Irish- Indian songstress Sarah Packiam has released the second single, “She’s a Riot” off of her pending album, “Love Yourself”. “She’s a Riot” is a homage to […]

PERRY FARRELL Shares "Machine Girl" from his highly anticipated solo album - Listen Now
Gigs

PERRY FARRELL Shares “Machine Girl” from his highly anticipated solo album – Listen Now

May 31, 2019 XS Noize

Today Perry Farrell released the track “Machine Girl” off Kind Heaven, his highly anticipated solo album, due out June 7, 2019, on BMG. The electro-rock composition features the vocals of Kind Heaven Orchestra chanteuse Etty […]

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