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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
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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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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
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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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LIVE REVIEW: Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics, Belfast SSE Arena 25/11/2018
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics, Belfast SSE Arena 25/11/2018

November 27, 2018 Chris Snoddon

Back at the start of the year, it was announced that Radio 1’s Superstar DJ Pete Tong along with Jules Buckley and his Heritage Orchestra would showcase their union of Classical Music and iconic Ibiza […]

GERRY CINNAMON is bringing his headline show to Belfast for a night at the Ulster Hall on 7th March. 1
Gigs

GERRY CINNAMON is bringing his headline show to Belfast for a night at the Ulster Hall on 7th March.

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Gerry Cinnamon is bringing his headline show to Belfast for a night at the Ulster Hall on 7th March. With no hype machine, no radio play and no record label backing, Gerry Cinnamon has achieved record-breaking success […]

INTERVIEW: New Irish band SAARLOOS discuss songwriting and upcoming Belfast show 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: New Irish band SAARLOOS discuss songwriting and upcoming Belfast show

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Saarloos are a new Irish band consisting of critically acclaimed songwriters, Brian McGovern and Craig Gallagher. Having formed a formidable songwriting partnership they felt a desire to perform their songs together onstage. Saarloos are playing […]

WHITE LIES share "Believe It", from upcoming new album, Five 1
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WHITE LIES share video for “Believe It”, from upcoming new album, Five – Watch Now

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of their imminent album Five, released on February 01, 2019 through [PIAS] Recordings, White Lies have today shared the video for new track ” Believe It”.  A thing of enigmatic beauty, the video – shot in Tijuana, […]

PAUL YOUNG Announces (35 YEARS OF NO PARLEZ TOUR) Live At The Waterfront Belfast, May 23rd 2019
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PAUL YOUNG Announces (35 YEARS OF NO PARLEZ TOUR) Live At The Waterfront Belfast, May 23rd 2019

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Everyone’s favourite 80’s artist Paul Young is back on tour with a headline show at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 23rd May 2019. Paul will be performing his much-loved album ‘No Parlez’ in celebration of […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS release 20th Year Collector’s Edition of ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ on 7th December
Gigs

MANIC STREET PREACHERS Announce Cardiff Castle Show – June 29th 2019

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

On Saturday 29th June 2019 Manic Street Preachers return to Cardiff Castle to play a very special hometown show celebrating their 1998 album ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’.  The band have previously announced a […]

STORMZY - Announces BELSONIC 2019 Headline show, Thursday June 20th 2019
Gigs

STORMZY – Announces BELSONIC 2019 Headline show, Thursday June 20th 2019

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Ivor Novello winning and recently announced Glastonbury headliner Stormzy is pleased to announce his largest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic on Thursday 20th June 2019.  Eighteen months since the release of his debut album, Stormzy can […]

The 1975 Share New Video for “Love It If We Made It” - Watch Now
Gigs

THE 1975 release the video for ’SINCERITY IS SCARY’ ahead of next Friday’s album release

November 23, 2018 XS Noize

The 1975 release the video for ’SINCERITY IS SCARY’. The 1975’S third album “A BRIEF INQUIRY INTO ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS” is released on 30th November 2018. “IT’S NOT LIVING (IF IT’S NOT WITH YOU)” is the […]

Liverpool’s FACTORY burst with fizzing ambition on new single 'Crosses' - Watch Video
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Liverpool’s FACTORY burst with fizzing ambition on new single ‘Crosses’ – Watch Video

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

A three-minute burst of energy and Liverpool-based four-piece, Factory launch their third single, Crosses, to concrete their place in the swell of amp-blowing guitar music, bursting the banks of the Mersey and flooding the North […]

ME ME DETROIT return with edgy new single 'De Moe'! - Listen Now
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ME ME DETROIT return with edgy new single ‘De Moe’! – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Birmingham-based multi-instrumentalist Maria Rodriguez – aka MeMe Detroit – returns with edgy new single De Moe, taken from her new EP Life In The Now, out on 23rd November 2018 via SoulRock Central Records. De Moe is inspired by the negativity that seems to emanate from […]

FREE MONEY drop new single 'Moving On' from upcoming EP - Listen Now
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FREE MONEY drop new single ‘Moving On’ from upcoming EP – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Free Money are set to drop their new EP on November 22nd via Buff Records / Communion. By subverting the lust for materialism, (the Bank Of) Free Money are allowing themselves to adopt alter-egos, banker […]

THE PRODIGY release new single 'TIMEBOMB ZONE' today, taken from band's seventh straight No.1 album 'NO TOURISTS'
Gigs

THE PRODIGY release new single ‘TIMEBOMB ZONE’ today, taken from band’s seventh straight No.1 album ‘NO TOURISTS’

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

The Prodigy have announced details of new single ‘Timebomb Zone’, the latest track to be lifted from their seventh straight No.1 album, ‘No Tourists’. The band played two rapturously-received sold-out dates at London’s Alexandra Palace last week and continue […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Noize Generation - 'Around The World' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Noize Generation – ‘Around The World’ – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Killing it right now is the new single “Around The World” from MOUNT and Noize Generation. Vienna based MOUNT has worked with his good friend for this spicy collaboration, which sees them put a refreshing […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lydia Evangeline releases video for latest single ‘Down’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lydia Evangeline releases video for latest single ‘Down’ – Watch Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Lydia Evangeline releases the music video for new, dark synth-pop single – ‘Down’ (REL: 23.11.18). Check out the exclusive XS Noize premiere of ‘Down’ – BELOW: Speaking about the video Lydia said “I wanted the visuals […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Jacko Hooper - ‘I’m Yours’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jacko Hooper – ‘I’m Yours’ – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Today we are pleased to premiere ‘I’m Yours’ the 4th track from Jacko Hooper’s new EP release ‘Together We’re Lost’ out tomorrow 23rd November. Together We’re Lost is the third EP release from Brighton singer-songwriter Jacko Hooper. Following a […]

THE STREETS drops new single ft Chip and Grim Sickers - Listen Now
Gigs

THE STREETS drops new single ft Chip and Grim Sickers – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of his forthcoming UK tour, which includes no less than five Brixton Academy dates (totalling eight performances at the venue in less than twelve months), Mike Skinner has today released a new single as […]

WEEZER Announce (THE BLACK ALBUM) set for release, March 1, 2019
Gigs

WEEZER Announce (THE BLACK ALBUM) set for release, March 1, 2019

November 21, 2018 XS Noize

Weezer fans, rejoice! At long last, the band’s highly anticipated, near-mythical new album, Weezer (The Black Album), has a release date:  March 1, 2019.  The album’s release date news comes with an amazing, second taste of the album, […]

DRENGE Announce their third album, 'Strange Creatures', will be released on 22 February 2019
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DRENGE Announce their third album, ‘Strange Creatures’, will be released on 22 February 2019

November 21, 2018 XS Noize

DRENGE have announced their third album, STRANGE CREATURES, produced by long-time collaborator Ross Orton [Arctic Monkeys, M.I.A, The Fall] will be released on 22 February 2019 via Infectious Music. The follow up to their critically […]

TRACK PREMIERE: GUS RING releases new single “You Deserve So Much More” - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: GUS RING releases new single “You Deserve So Much More” – Listen Now

November 21, 2018 XS Noize

Gus Ring always felt like an outsider. Growing up in Sweden playing trumpet in orchestras, he later ended up screaming in metal and hardcore bands. From this grew Gus unique style of fragile, dark, melancholic dream pop. His works have been compared by […]

SKUNK ANANSIE release brand new track from upcoming live album - Listen Now 2
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SKUNK ANANSIE release brand new track from upcoming live album – Listen Now

November 21, 2018 XS Noize

Skunk Anansie have released ‘Charlie Big Potato’, the second track to be taken from their career-spanning live album 25LIVE@25, which sees the band celebrate 25 years of unparalleled influence. The album will be released on January 25th via […]

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