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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 […]

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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 […]

  • Gigs
        • 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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EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
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EMBRACE – Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED – Listen to track

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

Embrace have announced their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED which will be released on 9th March 2018 through Cooking Vinyl and is available to pre-order everywhere now. They have also released a […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. ‘WHO BUILT THE MOON?’, plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

While flowing from the same, molten core of melody, songwriting craft and towering self-belief, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ new album, Who Built The Moon? alters the legendary singer-songwriter’s course following a bracing, two-year creative […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Enter Shikari - “The Spark”
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Enter Shikari – “The Spark”

September 25, 2017 Fionn Crossan

Enter Shikari return this year with “The Spark”. The fifth album to follow up 2015’s release “The Mindsweep”, a hugely bleak record that reflected the times in the context of the band’s signature style of […]

TAYLOR SWIFT Interpolates RIGHT SAID FRED'S 'I'm Too Sexy'!
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Right Said Fred’s Richard Fairbrass – “Taylor Swift sent us flowers to say thanks.”

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

Taylor Swift’s first single from her long-awaited and highly anticipated 6th studio album Reputation has arrived. The multi-award winning Swift has given Right Said Fred a writing credit on the single ‘Look What You Made […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Spirit
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DEPECHE MODE – Release Cover Video Of DAVID BOWIE’S “HEROES” On Song’s 40th ANNIVERSARY…

September 22, 2017 XS Noize

After including a cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” in their Global Spirit Tour set list in Europe and North America, Depeche Mode today released a video of their haunting, emotionally-charged version of the song. The […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghost Station - "Cast Away" - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghost Station – “Cast Away” – Watch Now!

September 22, 2017 XS Noize

Sun-drenched power-pop single arrives in download/streaming stores today. Essex’s self-styled ‘smallest band in the world’ Ghost Station have released their new single Cast Away on all download/streaming platforms. An infectious 3 minutes of beachy guitar […]

PREMIERE:  Lier - 'The Cost of Me’, - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Lier – ‘The Cost of Me’, – Listen Now!

September 22, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere ‘The Cost of Me’ by Lier taken from the new compilation EP ‘6flOz. 6 fl.oz is the first official release from the label and comes in the form of a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Deerhoof - 'Mountain Moves'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Deerhoof – ‘Mountain Moves’

September 22, 2017 Lori Gava

Prolific Experimental Noise Punk band Deerhoof is releasing their 14th installment of surreal sonics entitled “Mountain Moves”. The album released on September 8, 2017 and is a marked departure from their prior album 2016’s “The […]

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED - Share new track "Moonrise Kingdom" - Listen HERE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Brix & The Extricated – ‘Part 2’

September 21, 2017 Sandra Blemster

American Brix Smith-Start is something of an iconic figure in the world of rock and to women in general. She released a best-selling autobiography in 2016 The Rise, The Fall and the Rise about her […]

Acclaimed New London Five-Piece CURSE OF LONO Release Their Debut Album + Announce Headline Show
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CURSE OF LONO – Announce Europe Tour Dates with CHUCK PROPHET

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

London five-piece Curse Of Lono announce November European tour dates with Chuck Prophet plus single Send For The Whisky, take a look at the video filmed in East London’s Wilton’s Music Hall BELOW. Founded and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Faye Bagley - 'Fall & Break', Watch now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Faye Bagley – ‘Fall & Break’, Watch now!

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

Fall & Break is the debut single by Midlands-based singer-songwriter Faye Bagley, recently signed to UK independent Wise Dog Records. The video for Fall & Break, featuring the acting debut of GB Hockey Olympic bronze […]

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Listen: SHED SEVEN – Unveil New Single ‘ROOM IN MY HOUSE’

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

York’s finest Shed Seven are set to make one of indie-rock’s most triumphant returns this winter, having recently signed to BMG they release their first new album in 16 years and then embark on a […]

OTHERKIN - Share New Single 'Come On, Hello' - Listen
Gigs

OTHERKIN Share ‘React’ Live Session & Announce Radio 1 ‘Album of the Week’

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

Otherkin have today share their live session for React, taken from huge debut album OK, out 29th September, and announce their ‘Album of the Week’ slot on Huw Stephens’ Radio 1 show next week. 2017 […]

Track of the Day: Death of Guitar Pop - Rickety Old Train
The Listening Post

Neville Staple (The Specials) appears on Death Of Guitar Pop’s New Single

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

Essex-based DEATH OF GUITAR POP have announced details of their debut album ’69 Candy Street’ (out November 10th), a new single ‘Suburban Ska Club’ (which features Neville Staple of The Specials), and their debut live […]

GENGAHR return with brand new single 'Carrion', + announce intimate headline show at London's Omeara
Gigs

GENGAHR return with brand new single ‘Carrion’, + announce intimate headline show at London’s Omeara

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

Gengahr have unveiled brand new single, ‘Carrion’ available now on Transgressive Records. Produced by Neil Comber (Glass Animals, M.I.A, Songhoy Blues) ‘Carrion’ is a hugely compelling return from the band and finds them taking a […]

SHANIA TWAIN - Announces 2018 UK & Ireland Tour!
Gigs

SHANIA TWAIN – Announces 2018 UK & Ireland Tour!

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Having stolen the show at Radio 2’s Live in Hyde Park earlier this month, multiplatinum, multi-award winning Shania Twain announces 6 unmissable UK & Ireland arena dates for autumn 2018 – the first time Shania […]

REWS - Release debut album 'Pyro' in November + Announce UK Tour
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REWS – Release debut album ‘Pyro’ in November + Announce UK Tour

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Hotly tipped London-based rock duo Rews have announced the release of their debut album Pyro, which will be out November 3rd on Marshall Records ahead of a headline UK tour. The album’s sound is raw […]

PALE GREY - Announce Debut Album & Stream 'Blizzard', Listen Now!
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PALE GREY – Announce Debut Album & Stream ‘Blizzard’, Listen Now!

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Some acts are impossible to categorise. Pale Grey are one of those bands. Previous single ‘Billy’ was a dream-pop love in, floaty and serenading. The band now return to announce their album ‘Waves’ The album […]

LEA PORCELAIN - Unveil video for ‘Loose Life’ & alt-J remix
News

Lea Porcelain unveil new remix EP ‘LEA PORCELAIN REMIXED’ featuring Scuba, Lea Porcelain’s Julien Bracht and Thom from alt-J

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Having recently sold out their own London headline show at Sebright Arms on 29th August, and lauded for their entertaining live slots at Reading and Leeds Festival this year; Lea Porcelain, who released their debut […]

THE SEX PISTOLS To Release 'Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols' 40th Anniversary deluxe edition 1
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THE SEX PISTOLS To Release ‘Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols’ 40th Anniversary deluxe edition

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

It is now almost 40 years to the day since the Sex Pistols ‘Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols’ was released and to mark this significant anniversary USM/UMC are proud to revisit the […]

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