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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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          ‘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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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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 […]

          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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THE WATERBOYS Announce a Headline Show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 20th May 2019
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THE WATERBOYS Share “Right Side Of Heartbreak (Wrong Side Of Love)” Lyric Video

March 14, 2019 XS Noize

Continuing the blazing trail set by 2015’s acclaimed Modern Blues and 2017’s top ten-reaching double album Out Of All This Blue, on May  24th  The Waterboys will release their new album Where The Action Is, via Cooking Vinyl. Its title […]

Mystify, the highly anticipated Michael Hutchence documentary to include unheard tracks
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Mystify, the highly anticipated Michael Hutchence documentary to include unheard tracks

March 13, 2019 XS Noize

Petrol Records today announced the inclusion of unheard Michael Hutchence tracks on the forthcoming soundtrack to major documentary film Mystify, which is set to honour the late superstar and globally acclaimed lead singer of INXS. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Gang of Four - Happy Now
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Gang of Four – Happy Now

March 13, 2019 Lori Gava

The pioneering post-punk band Gang of Four will be releasing their tenth studio release, “Happy Now” on April 19th. The influence of this band on the development of Indie music is almost immeasurable. Their impact […]

LAMB reveals video for "Moonshine" from upcoming album out April 26th
New Music

LAMB reveals video for “Moonshine” from upcoming album out April 26th

March 13, 2019 XS Noize

Lamb has released a new track today from their forthcoming album The Secret Of Letting Go. The “bucolic” video premiered via Under the Radar, who called the track “a Celtic-jig rhythm of hand claps that […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Benjamin Francis Leftwich - Gratitude
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Gratitude

March 13, 2019 Michael Barron

Following the release of Benjamin Francis Leftwich’s’ 2018 EP, I Am with You, Leftwich returns with his third studio album, Gratitude. Gratitude promises to retain the raw emotion adorned on his first two LP’s: Last […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: NEW SILVER GIRL - 'Love Is Like a Goldmine' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: NEW SILVER GIRL – ‘Love Is Like a Goldmine’ – Watch Now

March 13, 2019 XS Noize

New Silver Girl started as the project of frontman Olli Happonen. Happonen describes the band’s genesis thus: “My first contact with rock’n’roll was in Rauma in Finland, somewhere in the 1990s. Youth discos were playing […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: AEXCIT - 'Ain't You' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: AEXCIT – ‘Ain’t You’ – Listen Now

March 12, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Just put out for release through AESTHETE Music is “Ain’t You,” a catchy little number from AEXCIT. The German duo has enjoyed considerable success with their stylish and sleek blend of pop and electronic sounds, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Drenge - Strange Creatures
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Drenge – Strange Creatures

March 12, 2019 Ben P Scott

Nine years after forming in 2010, the Derbyshire outfit Drenge have arrived at the point where they release that traditionally “difficult” third album. ‘Strange Creatures’ turns out to be their most fully-realised effort yet, and […]

CLEAN CUT KID have debuted their new single ‘I Don’t Like You But I Love' - Watch Now
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CLEAN CUT KID have debuted their new single ‘I Don’t Like You But I Love’ – Watch Now

March 12, 2019 XS Noize

Clean Cut Kid have debuted their new single ‘I Don’t Like You But I Love,’ with the first play coming exclusively on Annie Mac’s Radio 1 show. The track is taken from their upcoming sophomore […]

SHE DREW THE GUN Announce their biggest ever UK headline tour
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SHE DREW THE GUN Announce their biggest ever UK headline tour

March 12, 2019 XS Noize

Having last week completed a sold-out UK tour, She Drew The Gun have today announced their ‘Trouble Everyday’ tour for October & November. The Wirral band’s biggest UK tour yet will include London’s Electric Ballroom […]

THESE NEW PURITANS reveal details of fourth studio album, 'Inside the Rose' - Watch Video
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ALBUM REVIEW: These New Puritans – Inside The Rose

March 12, 2019 Fionn Crossan

Channelling new wave through a dark contemporary lens, English act These New Puritans have returned with their fourth album, ‘Inside The Rose’. Recorded and written in various places including Berlin and London, the band chop […]

THE LAFONTAINES Announce new album & single, ‘All In’ - Watch Video
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THE LAFONTAINES Announce new album & single, ‘All In’ – Watch Video

March 12, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from supporting Mike Shinoda at The Roundhouse this weekend, The LaFontaines have announced the release of their new album, Junior, which will be out on June 14th via So Recordings. The band have also […]

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN unveil new video, ‘The Truce of Twilight’ Directed By Paul Simonon
Gigs

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN unveil new video, ‘The Truce of Twilight’ Directed By Paul Simonon

March 12, 2019 XS Noize

A new video for The Truce of Twilight – the second track taken from The Good, The Bad & The Queen’s acclaimed album Merrie Land – is out now. Directed by bassist Paul Simonon, the […]

A Rundown of Our Favourite Tracks from This Year’s Oscar-Nominated Best Original Songs Category
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A Rundown of Our Favourite Tracks from This Year’s Oscar-Nominated Best Original Songs Category

March 12, 2019 XS Noize

Music and cinema have always had a somewhat symbiotic relationship. The soundtracks that accompany them can make or break the mood and gravitas of an onscreen scene, whilst some of our favourite ballads have begun […]

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE to release self titled album on 15th March 2019
New Music

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE Reveal new track, ‘Tombes Oubliées’ ahead of album release – Listen Now

March 11, 2019 XS Noize

Brian Jonestown Massacre burst into 2019 with the release of their 18th full-length album, just 7 months after their last one. The self-titled 9-track album is released on Anton Newcombe’s A Recordings on 15th March […]

BEAR'S DEN release new single 'LAUREL WREATH' - Listen Now
Gigs

BEAR’S DEN release new single ‘LAUREL WREATH’ – Listen Now

March 11, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their third studio album ‘So that you might hear me,’ set for release on April 26th, British duo Bear’s Den release new single ‘Laurel Wreath’ today (both via Communion Records). The […]

JOHN MAYER Announces 3Arena, Dublin Show on 16 October 2019
Gigs

JOHN MAYER Announces 3Arena, Dublin Show on 16 October 2019

March 11, 2019 XS Noize

GRAMMY Award®-winning artist JOHN MAYER has added European concerts to his 2019 World Tour, beginning on Tuesday, 01 October in Stockholm, Sweden at the Ericsson Globe and will run through Friday, 19 October in Manchester, United Kingdom at […]

DIDO Unveils New Single 'Give You Up' - Listen Now
Gigs

DIDO Announces UK tour dates for November/December 2019

March 11, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of her first album in five years, the stunning Still On My Mind, out now on BMG, Dido has announced her 2019 Nov/Dec tour commencing at the Birmingham Arena, Thu 28 Nov. The announcement […]

OMD to play Ulster Hall, Belfast on 23 October 2019 as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations
Gigs

OMD to play Ulster Hall, Belfast on 23 October 2019 as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations

March 11, 2019 XS Noize

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) continue their 40th-anniversary celebrations with the announcement of a special world tour. Starting in October in Portugal, stretching through to February 2020 finishing in Paris, the band will be […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Brian Jonestown Massacre - The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Brian Jonestown Massacre – The Brian Jonestown Massacre

March 10, 2019 Sandra Blemster

Ever since the 1990s, The Brian Jonestown Massacre have released an inexhaustible discography with their psychedelic 60s soaked music. They are the brainchild of Anton Newcombe and found certain notoriety in the 2004 documentary DIG! […]

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