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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 […]

        • 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 […]

        • In Focus

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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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BILLY BIBBY & THE WRY SMILES - TOGETHER? - Listen Now! 1
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BILLY BIBBY & THE WRY SMILES – TOGETHER? – Listen Now!

February 28, 2018 XS Noize

What’s new from Billy Bibby & the Wry Smiles? The answer to that question happens to be another question: ‘Together?’ which is the title of the band’s latest track, releasing Friday, 2nd March. BBC Radio […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new video for 'International Blue'
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS share lyric video for ‘Distant Colours’ – Listen Now!

February 28, 2018 XS Noize

Taken from their forthcoming 13th studio album ‘Resistance Is Futile’, ‘DISTANT COLOURS’ is the second single taken from the album, being released on 13th April. The first track from the new album ‘International Blue’ came […]

US Metal band TREMONTI Announce Return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Monday 02nd July
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US Metal band TREMONTI Announce Return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Monday 02nd July

February 28, 2018 XS Noize

US Metal band Tremonti are pleased to announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Monday 02nd July 2018. Founded and fronted by lead vocalist and guitarist Mark Tremonti, best known as the […]

THE STRANGLERS  -  Announce THE DEFINITIVE TOUR 2018
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THE STRANGLERS & THERAPY? Forced to Reschedule Belfast Show

February 28, 2018 XS Noize

“Due to adverse weather conditions across the island of Ireland, unfortunately, The Stranglers & Therapy? Have been forced to postpone their Irish tour scheduled for this weekend, including the Belfast date at The Ulster Hall […]

IN FOCUS// Paul Draper @ Limelight, Belfast 24/02/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Paul Draper @ Limelight, Belfast 24/02/18

February 27, 2018 Clair McAllister

In January XS Noize launched a competition for a special Meet & Greet with Paul Draper and his band on the ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’ tour in Belfast on Saturday 24th Feb. The Lucky winner […]

GOMEZ announce 20th anniversary edition of Mercury Music Prize winning debut album 'Bring It On' + UK tour dates 3
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GOMEZ announce 20th anniversary edition of Mercury Music Prize winning debut album ‘Bring It On’ + UK tour dates

February 27, 2018 XS Noize

“No other record captures that period so perfectly,” says Elbow’s Guy Garvey. “The concerns of the songs. The stories, the experimental sounds. It was so brave for a band to record themselves at that time: […]

BELFAST VITAL returns with DJ MARTIN GARRIX + guests in August 1
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BELFAST VITAL returns with DJ MARTIN GARRIX + guests in August

February 27, 2018 XS Noize

MCD Productions confirm that BELFAST VITAL will return to Boucher Road Playing Fields on Saturday 25 August – tickets on sale this Friday at 9 am. The World’s Number 1 DJ MARTIN GARRIX will take […]

BILLY TALENT announce return to The Limelight, Belfast August 22nd
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BILLY TALENT announce return to The Limelight, Belfast August 22nd

February 27, 2018 XS Noize

Canadian punk rock band Billy Talent are pleased to announce a return to Belfast on Wednesday August 22nd at The Limelight 1. Afraid of Heights is the fifth studio album by the Canadian band Billy […]

Irish post-punk quintet COLUMBIA MILLS announce first ever UK Tour dates
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Irish post-punk quintet COLUMBIA MILLS announce first ever UK Tour dates

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

COLUMBIA MILLS have announced their first ever UK headline shows this April, plus set a date for the release of their album ‘A Safe Distance to Watch’. Surfing to these shores on a wave of […]

Los Angeles trio LO MOON release self-titled debut album + UK dates
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Los Angeles trio LO MOON release self-titled debut album + UK dates

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

Los Angeles trio Lo Moon have released their self-titled debut album, The album – produced by Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie) and Francois Tetaz (Gotye) – features previously released songs ‘Loveless,’ ‘This Is It,’ […]

LEA PORCELAIN unveil new, grittier 4-track self-titled EP + German tour
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LEA PORCELAIN unveil new, grittier 4-track self-titled EP + German tour

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

Berlin’s post-punk heroes LEA PORCELAIN celebrate the release of their brand new EP with a series of German dates in April. The band’s first foray has seen a well-received itinerary throughout Europe supporting alt-J, including […]

PET SHOP BOYS - Announce second set of 'catalogue' releases: 'YES' and 'ELYSIUM'
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PET SHOP BOYS return to the ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

The PET SHOP BOYS will reprise their ground-breaking show ‘Inner Sanctum’ for four final performances at London’s Royal Opera House in July. The dates are July 25, 26, 27 and 28. All shows start at […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : LYDMOR – “MONEY TOWERS”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : LYDMOR – “MONEY TOWERS”

February 26, 2018 Amanda Stock

Lydmor, A.K.A. Jenny Rossander is an electronic singer-songwriter, musician and DJ hailing from the small Danish town of Aarup. She got into music creatively at an early age, composing her first song at just 14 […]

Irish three-piece Ash announce Autumn UK shows
Gigs

Irish three-piece Ash announce Autumn UK shows

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

Following the recent news of their forthcoming album Islands on May 18th, Irish three-piece ASH is pleased to announce details of some live shows in the Autumn. The band, reunited with original label mentor Korda […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: U2 - War
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: U2 – War

February 26, 2018 Lori Gava

On February of this year U2’s watershed album “War” will celebrate its 36th anniversary. “War” was a revelation for many of my generation and the point where the band for the first time appeared on […]

Irish four-piece KODALINE return to Belfast with headline show at CUSTOM HOUSE SQ
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Irish four-piece KODALINE return to Belfast with headline show at CUSTOM HOUSE SQ

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

Irish four-piece Kodaline is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at CHSq on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018. Kodaline’s debut album, ‘In A Perfect World’ has sold over a million copies […]

HER unveil music video for “NEIGHBORHOOD” - Watch Now!
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HER unveil music video for “NEIGHBORHOOD” – Watch Now!

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Her reveal the music video for their brand new single “Neighborhood.” This is the latest song to be released from the critically acclaimed band’s highly anticipated self-titled full-length debut, Her [Republic Records] While still […]

HAUX Shares 'Ricochet' From Forthcoming 'Something To Remember' EP
Gigs

HAUX Shares ‘Ricochet’ From Forthcoming ‘Something To Remember’ EP

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Haux has today released ‘Ricochet’, the latest single to be taken from his forthcoming ‘Something To Remember’ EP (out 30th March via Ultra). Haux wrote the solitary chords of ‘Ricochet’ at his upright Bechstein piano […]

HALO TORA Release 'Always The Last To Know' Music Video + UK/EU Tour Dates
Gigs

HALO TORA Release ‘Always The Last To Know’ Music Video + UK/EU Tour Dates

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Progressive rock five-piece, Halo Tora have released the lead single, ‘Always The Last To Know, taken from their new, 6-track album, ‘Man Of Stone: First Chapter’, the first release of a 2-part series, set for […]

FONTAINES D.C. share new track 'Boys In The Better Land' - Listen Now!
The Listening Post

FONTAINES D.C. share new track ‘Boys In The Better Land’ – Listen Now!

February 23, 2018 XS Noize

Fontaines D.C. met as a quintet in Dublin, influenced and driven in equal measure by the rich history of their hometown’s counter-culture, their response has been to make concise and immediately authentic indie-punk that has […]

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