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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
          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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Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet MASTODON to play The Ulster Hall, Belfast on January 14th
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Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet MASTODON to play The Ulster Hall, Belfast on January 14th

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet Mastodon has confirmed their return to live action with an extensive tour of the U.K. and Europe beginning in Belfast at The Ulster Hall on January 14th 2019. This tour includes a show […]

TRACK PREMIERE: DJ MMXJ - ‘Light’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: DJ MMXJ – ‘Light’ – Listen Now

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

Rising Singapore-based electronic producer/ songwriter/ DJ, MMXJ (MJ Kuok) kick starts the new year with an inspired electro-pop track ‘Light’ released through Umami Records this January. This single is a reminder from MMXJ to always see the good […]

Ten Fé share brand new single 'Echo Park' - Listen Now
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TEN FÉ – share new track ‘COASTING’ – Listen Now

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Ten Fé will release their incredible sophomore record Future Perfect, Present Tense on March 8th via Some Kinda Love/PIAS, and today they share another track from the album ‘Coasting.’ The band say the song is […]

FAT WHITE FAMILY Return with their third album Serfs Up! and share first track, “Feet”
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FAT WHITE FAMILY Return with their third album Serfs Up! and share first track, “Feet”

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Serfs Up! is Fat White Family ’s third album and their first for new label Domino. Released on Friday 19th April 2019 it marks the most gratifying and unexpected creative volte-face in recent musical history. […]

SOAK announces second album, ‘Grim Town’, Watch the video for new single, 'Knock Me Off My Feet'
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SOAK announces second album, ‘Grim Town’, Watch the video for new single, ‘Knock Me Off My Feet’

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

SOAK has today announced details of her much-anticipated second album, ‘Grim Town’, as well as unveiling new single ‘Knock Me Off My Feet’. Also featuring beautiful returning track ‘Everybody Loves You’, ‘Grim Town’ will be released on […]

JAMES BLAKE confirms fourth album, 'Assume Form' released 18th Jan
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JAMES BLAKE confirms fourth album, ‘Assume Form’ released 18th Jan

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

James Blake has confirmed details of fourth album ‘Assume Form’, which will be released next Friday (January 18th). An intimate UK headline tour has also been announced for April, with fans who pre-order the album […]

HOZIER releases ‘Spotify Singles Session’
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HOZIER releases ‘Spotify Singles Session’

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Hozier has released a two-track ‘Spotify Singles Session’. The session, recorded in New York and performed by Hozier with his full band, features his recent single ‘Movement’, as well as a cover of Destiny Child’s […]

WHITE LIES share "Tokyo", from upcoming new album, Five, due 1st February
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WHITE LIES share “Tokyo”, from upcoming new album, Five, due 1st February

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh into the new year and White Lies are pleased to share new track Tokyo along with the accompanying video. Directed by long-time visual collaborator David Pablos it was shot back to back with the bands previously released Believe It video in Tijuana Mexico […]

THOM YORKE to release previously unheard recordings from Suspiria sessions 1
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THOM YORKE to release previously unheard recordings from Suspiria sessions

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

February 22 will see the release of seven previously unheard recordings from Thom Yorke’s Suspiria… sessions. This 12” vinyl release from Thom and XL in partnership with The Vinyl Factory will be strictly limited to 1,500 copies and […]

LIVE REVIEW: The 1975 rock Belfast's SSE Arena 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The 1975 rock Belfast’s SSE Arena

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

The 1975 begin their UK & Ireland headline tour at Belfast’s SSE Arena in support of their critically acclaimed 3rd album A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships with support from fellow Mancs Pale Waves and […]

UNKLE Announce New Album "The Road: Part II / Lost Highway" Set for March 29th Release 1
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UNKLE Announce New Album “The Road: Part II / Lost Highway” Set for March 29th Release

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

UNKLE have announced their new album THE ROAD: PART II / LOST HIGHWAY which is set for release through frontman James Lavelle’s label  Songs For The Def on March 29, 2019. The album, which is split into two acts, is the follow-up […]

DEERHUNTER has shared a new song, ‘Plains’ - Listen Now
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DEERHUNTER has shared a new song, ‘Plains’ – Listen Now

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

With eighth studio album, Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? released next Friday, Atlanta’s Deerhunter has shared a new song, ‘Plains’, today. Inspired by James Dean who spent the last summer of his life filming ‘Giant’ in Marfa, Texas in 1955, […]

CIRCA WAVES release cult film inspired music video for 'Movies' 1
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CIRCA WAVES release cult film inspired music video for ‘Movies’

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

Circa Waves have today unveiled their brilliantly executed and highly entertaining video for latest single ‘Movies’, which sees the band expertly act out scenes from a variety of blockbuster films, from American hit comedy Wayne’s World to […]

TOY share 'You Make Me Forget Myself' from upcoming new album 'Happy In The Hollow'
Gigs

TOY share new single ‘Mechanism’ + announce Rough Trade instores

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

TOY have shared ‘Mechanism’, the latest cut from their new album Happy In The Hollow, which is released on Friday, January 25th 2019. Their fourth album, and their first for new label Tough Love Records, […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD share video for current single 'VTr', taken from new album IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME
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THE TWILIGHT SAD share video for current single ‘VTr’, taken from new album IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

With their much anticipated fifth full-length – and first for new label Rock Action Records – IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME arriving next Friday (January 18th), Glasgow’s The Twilight Sad return today with the accompanying video for their […]

MANSUN to reissue 'Six' on 22nd March
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MANSUN to reissue ‘Six’ on 22nd March

January 9, 2019 XS Noize

Mansun has announced details of a super-deluxe reissue of their hugely ambitious second album, SIX. Released little over a year after their No. 1 debut album, Mansun’s SIX was nothing less than a revelation. Arriving at the tail end of the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Catfish and the Bottlemen - 'Longshot' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Catfish and the Bottlemen – ‘Longshot’ – Listen Now

January 9, 2019 Sandra Blemster

Catfish and the Bottlemen are back with their latest single Longshot. The single is released Tuesday 8th January 2019 ahead of their third album due out in the Spring. It’s been quite a ride for […]

The David Bowie is… Augmented Reality app Launched Today
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The David Bowie is… Augmented Reality app Launched Today

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

The David Bowie is… Augmented Reality app has been made available today (January 8th) on what would have been David Bowie’s 72nd birthday. Along with narration from the Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman the app features […]

SHARON VAN ETTEN Releases Video For New Single, “Seventeen” - Watch Now
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SHARON VAN ETTEN Releases Video For New Single, “Seventeen” – Watch Now

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

“Seventeen” originally began Lucinda Williams-esque, but wound up as more of an upbeat nod to Bruce Springsteen, exploring gentrification and generational patience. Van Etten shows the chain reaction, of moving to a city bright-eyed and […]

AMERICAN FOOTBALL share video for 'Silhouettes'; taken from new album American Football (LP3)
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AMERICAN FOOTBALL share video for ‘Silhouettes’; taken from new album American Football (LP3)

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

American Football has shared the music video for ‘Silhouettes’, from the forthcoming full-length album, American Football (LP3), out March 22nd on Big Scary Monsters. Directed by Shawn Brackbill, the video is based on a treatment […]

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