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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 […]

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          ‘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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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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THE CORAL announce new album 'Move Through The Dawn' to be released August 17th
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THE CORAL announce new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’ to be released August 17th

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Coral have announced details of their new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’, to be released August 17th on Ignition Records on CD, LP and digitally. The first track to be taken from the album […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Josh Vine - “Lost in the City” - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Josh Vine – “Lost in the City” – Watch Now

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Josh Vine has released his debut single “Lost in the City” on April 6th through AWAL/Kobalt and made the ‘New Music’ playlist curated by ‘Spotify Asia’ as well as being made ‘Track of the […]

INTERVIEW: Andy Couzens (The High, Stone Roses) 3
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Andy Couzens (The High, Stone Roses)

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

Andy Couzens has been in a lot of bands over the years with the most famous being The Stone Roses and The High. For Record Store Day 2018, Andy is releasing previously unreleased tracks from […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dame Jean - “Joke’s On You” - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Dame Jean – “Joke’s On You” – Watch Now

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

The follow-up to their head swivelling debut track ‘Wasted Love’ shows Dame Jean is no one-trick pony. Souped-up on gasoline-powered guitar-lines and boasting a chorus customised to leave scorch marks across your skull, “Joke’s On […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Louise Golbey - ‘Still’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Louise Golbey – ‘Still’ – Listen Now

April 19, 2018 XS Noize

Following the release of the Deluxe Edition of her ‘Love It Or Leave It’ EP – Louise’s new single ‘Still’ is a powerful soulful pop ballad co-written with and produced by Ross O’Reilly (Stealth, Suits) […]

TRACK EXCLUSIVE: Bear With Me - ‘After Me’ - Listen Now
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TRACK EXCLUSIVE: Bear With Me – ‘After Me’ – Listen Now

April 19, 2018 XS Noize

Bear With Me are one of those Scandinavian acts that you know are going to feature in your headphones and on a million playlists now they are set to launch with the melancholic groove of […]

Sheffield 4-piece REDFACES Announce New Spring Live Dates
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Sheffield 4-piece REDFACES Announce New Spring Live Dates

April 18, 2018 XS Noize

RedFaces have announced a new set of spring live dates. The Sheffield 4-piece will play a special in store for this year’s Record Store Day at Vinyl Junkee in their hometown, as well as several […]

SONS OF AN ILLUSTRIOUS FATHER Announce new album 'Deus Sex Machina: Or, Moving Slowly Beyond Nikola Tesla' Out June 1st
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SONS OF AN ILLUSTRIOUS FATHER Announce new album ‘Deus Sex Machina: Or, Moving Slowly Beyond Nikola Tesla’ Out June 1st

April 18, 2018 XS Noize

New York City’s Sons Of An Illustrious Father – comprised of Josh Aubin, Lilah Larson, and Ezra Miller – are proud to announce their brand new album, Deus Sex Machina: Or, Moving Slowly Beyond Nikola […]

GET CAPE. WEAR CAPE. FLY. - Announces 2018 tour dates
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GET CAPE. WEAR CAPE. FLY. – Announces 2018 tour dates

April 18, 2018 XS Noize

Today, GET CAPE. WEAR CAPE. FLY. releases his latest single: ‘Animate’ ahead of a series of Spring UK dates and festival shows. Hitting the road with a full live band, Sam Duckworth and co. will […]

Ireland’s leading electronic music festival, CELTRONIC Announces 2018 Headliners
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Ireland’s leading electronic music festival, CELTRONIC Announces 2018 Headliners

April 18, 2018 XS Noize

Ireland’s leading electronic music festival, Celtronic, celebrates its eighteenth anniversary this summer with five days and nights of music events, film screenings, workshops, seminars, recording projects and much more at venues across the city of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Love Ghost - 'Nowhere' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Love Ghost – ‘Nowhere’ – Watch Now

April 18, 2018 XS Noize

“The video is a journey, a trip to a place this song has always taken me to.  To quote the lyrics- “a million miles away from this life- if I could find a path to […]

TEARS FOR FEARS Still Rule The World - Their Greatest Hits Album Out November 10th 2
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TEARS FOR FEARS Forced To Postpone UK & Ireland Arena Tour

April 18, 2018 XS Noize

Tears for Fears have been forced to postpone their forthcoming sold-out UK & Ireland arena tour due to unforeseen health concerns and on doctor’s orders. The tour, due to start April 27th in Leeds, and […]

INTERVIEW: Mike Peters of The Alarm on his 24Hr Transatlantic Tour for Record Store Day 1
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INTERVIEW: Mike Peters of The Alarm on his 24Hr Transatlantic Tour for Record Store Day

April 18, 2018 XS Noize

On April 20th,21st 2018, Mike Peters of The Alarm will be travelling across the globe on a whirlwind 24-hour mission to celebrate the release of the brand new The Alarm – Where The Two Rivers […]

The Two Man Travelling Medicine Show Release New EP 'A Snake's A Snake' - Listen to title Track
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The Two Man Travelling Medicine Show Release New EP ‘A Snake’s A Snake’ – Listen to title Track

April 17, 2018 XS Noize

From the darkest corner of rural Dorset, England comes The Two Man Travelling Medicine Show. Heartfelt, ramshackle, Country Punk. Formed in 2016 in the tiny village of Witchampton these 8 musicians put the words of […]

EDITORS unveil video for 'Darkness At The Door' - the new single to be lifted from top 10 album 'Violence'
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EDITORS unveil video for ‘Darkness At The Door’ – the new single to be lifted from top 10 album ‘Violence’

April 17, 2018 XS Noize

Editors today announce ‘Darkness At The Door’ as the next single to be taken from their critically acclaimed Top 10 album ‘Violence’. Filmed at the band’s sold out headline show at Amsterdam’s 17,000 capacity Ziggo […]

GANG OF FOUR Releases ‘IVANKA (THINGS YOU CAN’T HAVE)’ Single 1
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GANG OF FOUR Releases ‘IVANKA (THINGS YOU CAN’T HAVE)’ Single

April 16, 2018 XS Noize

GANG OF FOUR today release “Ivanka (Things You Can’t Have)”, the second single from the forthcoming “Complicit” EP, due out April 20, 2018. The new track is a co-production between Andy Gill and Ben Hillier […]

THE DAMNED on track for first UK Top 10 album in 41 years.
Gigs

THE DAMNED on track for first UK Top 10 album in 41 years.

April 16, 2018 XS Noize

British punk rock icons The Damned are on course to enter the UK album chart in the top 10 for the first time in their 41 year career. Their Visconti produced album ‘Evil Spirits’ is […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY Announce Debut LP + Unveil New Single 'Andrei Rublev'
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY Announce Debut LP + Unveil New Single ‘Andrei Rublev’

April 16, 2018 XS Noize

Liverpool psychedelic rockers The Vryll Society announce the arrival of their latest psych-driven single Andrei Rublev, creating further anticipation ahead of the release of their debut album this summer. Inspired by scenes from Andre Tarkovsky’s […]

Those with Music Potential come together for a special evening at Oh Yeah this April 17th
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Those with Music Potential come together for a special evening at Oh Yeah this April 17th

April 16, 2018 XS Noize

The participants of Music Potential Belfast, a project facilitated by The Oh Yeah Music Centre on behalf of London based Capital XTRA Radio is set to showcase the results of their work on Tuesday 17th […]

#20: XS Noize Music Podcast: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre 2
New Music

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE Announce New Album – out 1st June

April 16, 2018 XS Noize

Brian Jonestown Massacre will release the first of 2 new albums in 2018; ‘Something Else’ is out on 1st June on a Recordings. The album, which is available on 180grm white vinyl, was recorded and […]

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