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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
          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 […]

          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 […]

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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
          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
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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
          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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LUKE GODFREY to release debut EP, 'Brainwashed' in May - Listen to track
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LUKE GODFREY to release debut EP, ‘Brainwashed’ in May – Listen to track

March 19, 2018 XS Noize

Drive for about an hour and a half in a north, northeasterly direction out of Soho in Central London and you’ll find Nazeing. The home of Hillgrove Business Park, Bumbles Green Leisure Centre and 25-year-old […]

The new EP from MATT FINUCANE - 'Ugly Scene' to be released in May
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The new EP from MATT FINUCANE – ‘Ugly Scene’ to be released in May

March 19, 2018 XS Noize

Brighton based musician Matt Finucane is happy to be “an explorer and purveyor of the wonderfully unconventional and confrontational”, taking his influences from Rock and Krautrock from the 70s. All of his heroes may be […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DMA's - 'For Now'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DMA’s – ‘For Now’

March 19, 2018 Michael Barron

When Oasis was cited as a key influence on this trio’s sound; it became yet another issue that would divide the Gallagher brothers. Liam, after seeing them live sung DMA’s praises saying “I like what […]

THE STONE ROSES predecessor band THE WATERFRONT release rare tracks for Record store Day
The Listening Post

Listen to ‘Normandy (On the Beach)’ by early STONE ROSES predecessor – THE WATERFRONT

March 17, 2018 XS Noize

The Waterfront was the predecessor for the legendary band we now know as The Stone Roses. The band consisted of Andy Couzens ( Guitar ), Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield ( Bass ), David ‘ Kaiser’ Carty […]

SUNFLOWER BEAN Announce New Album Twentytwo in Blue out 23rd March 2
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SUNFLOWER BEAN Announce New Album Twentytwo in Blue out 23rd March

March 17, 2018 XS Noize

New York trio Sunflower Bean announce their second record Twentytwo in Blue. The album will be released on March 23rd when all members of the band – Julia Cumming, Jacob Faber and Nick Kivlen – […]

DREAM WIFE Reveal F.U.U. video + Announce The Vaccines support gigs
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DREAM WIFE Reveal F.U.U. video + Announce The Vaccines support gigs

March 17, 2018 XS Noize

Today London-based and British/Icelandic born DREAM WIFE share their latest video for album closer and firm live favourite ’F.U.U.’ that sees them reunited with their long time visual collaborator Aidan Zamiri and features guest Icelandic […]

KATE NASH unleashes new single ‘Life In Pink’ - Watch Now
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KATE NASH unleashes new single ‘Life In Pink’ – Watch Now

March 17, 2018 XS Noize

Kate Nash has unveiled ‘Life In Pink’, the lead single from her forthcoming new album ‘Yesterday Was Forever’. ‘Life In Pink’ is a bittersweet blend of bubble-gum-pop hooks and driving garage rock, powered by Kate’s […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Stereophonics - Belfast SSE Arena, 15th March 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Stereophonics – Belfast SSE Arena, 15th March

March 16, 2018 Clair McAllister

As regular visitors to Ireland, The Stereophonics are well acquainted with Belfast, and up until now, they’ve always appeared to be a little too comfortable in their onstage performance, with it all feeling a little […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Run Rivers - new single ‘Couldn’t Love You More’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Run Rivers – new single ‘Couldn’t Love You More’ – Watch Now

March 16, 2018 XS Noize

Run Rivers have unveiled the video for new single ‘Couldn’t Love You More’ and revealed details of the release. Out 23rd March via AWAL, the John Martyn cover ‘Couldn’t Love You More’ is a slow […]

EMBRZ Reveals emotive new pop track ‘Close 2 U’ feat newcomer Harvie - Listen Now
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EMBRZ Reveals emotive new pop track ‘Close 2 U’ feat newcomer Harvie – Listen Now

March 15, 2018 XS Noize

Rising Irish star EMBRZ (Jack Casey) is pleased to announce details of his brand new futuristic ballad ‘Close 2 U’ featuring Aussie newcomer Harvie out now via Ultra Music. ‘Close 2 U’ follows on from […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Emerging indie-pop duo BAMBOO SMOKE - 'Bailiff Love' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Emerging indie-pop duo BAMBOO SMOKE – ‘Bailiff Love’ – Listen Now

March 15, 2018 XS Noize

Another day another exclusive Xs Noize track premiere. Today we have an amazing song ‘Bailiff Love’ by South-London dream-pop duo Bamboo Smoke.  London duo Bamboo Smoke are pleased to announce details of their debut EP […]

COURTNEY BARNETT Releases New Single "Need A Little Time" - Watch Video
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COURTNEY BARNETT Releases New Single “Need A Little Time” – Watch Video

March 15, 2018 XS Noize

Courtney Barnett today releases “Need A Little Time,” the sublime second single from her highly anticipated album Tell Me How You Really Feel. “Need A Little Time” is surely one of the most plaintively beautiful […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS Announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2 in May
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Chris Cain of WE ARE SCIENTISTS discusses new album + Limelight, Belfast gig

March 15, 2018 Clair McAllister

Brooklyn, New York-based power pop troupe, We Are Scientists recently announced a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday, May 11th, 2018. The band are set to return with their sixth album. Titled […]

Legendary Who frontman, ROGER DALTREY to release brand new studio album ‘As Long As I Have You’ in June.
New Music

Legendary Who frontman, ROGER DALTREY to release brand new studio album ‘As Long As I Have You’ in June.

March 15, 2018 XS Noize

Polydor Record have announced that legendary Who frontman, the ‘rock vocalist’s rock vocalist’ Roger Daltrey is returning on June 1st with a brand new studio album ‘As Long As I Have You’. Daltrey has sold […]

GENGAHR share 'Where Wildness Grows' - Listen Now!
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Gengahr – ‘Where Wildness Grows’

March 15, 2018 Elizabeth Manno

Following the release of their 2015 debut album, A Dream Outside, London indie rockers Gengahr are back with their second studio album, Where Wildness Grows. The band scrapped their initial effort at that clichéd “difficult […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Cabbage - 'Post Nihilistic Glamour Shots'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Cabbage – ‘Post Nihilistic Glamour Shots’

March 15, 2018 Michael Barron

Despite self-describing their sound as “Indie rock’s lowest common denominator”, in their short existence, Cabbage became the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition winners in 2016. They have released thirty-six singles and played over two hundred gigs. […]

ERASURE Share The Adam Turner Remix Of ‘LOVE YOU TO THE SKY’ - Listen
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: ERASURE @ Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland, 13th March

March 15, 2018 XS Noize

Electro synth pop group Erasure featuring Vince Clarke and Andy Bell returned to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre for the first of three shows after being forced to reschedule Januarys sold-out shows in Dublin’s traditional venue due […]

EELS Announce new album, single and tour dates
The Listening Post

EELS Unveil New Track ‘PREMONITION’ – Listen Now

March 14, 2018 XS Noize

EELS’ new song ‘Premonition’ is premiering today. Listen/share HERE. The new track comes from the highly-anticipated new album The Deconstruction, out April 6 on E Works/[PIAS]. The album was performed by E and longtime collaborators […]

ARCADE FIRE - Six New Headline Dates Added to EVERYTHING NOW CONTINUED Tour
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ARCADE FIRE – Six New Headline Dates Added to EVERYTHING NOW CONTINUED Tour

March 14, 2018 XS Noize

Fresh off their triumphant showing at Florida’s Okeechobee Festival and on the heels of their March 17 Saturday Night Live appearance, Arcade Fire has confirmed the kick-off of the Everything Now Continued tour. The six […]

THIEVERY CORPORATION announce new Video for 'Voyage Libre' - Watch Now
Top Music Videos

THIEVERY CORPORATION announce new Video for ‘Voyage Libre’ – Watch Now

March 14, 2018 XS Noize

Thievery Corporation announces the release of ‘Treasures from the Temple’, a companion LP to the band’s chart-topping 2017 album ‘Temple of I & I’. The 12-track compendium includes a trove of original recordings and remixes […]

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