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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 […]

        • 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 […]

        • 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
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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
          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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VIDEO PREMIERE: Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal  - ‘Who Are All Of You’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal – ‘Who Are All Of You’

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal Unveil video for new track ‘Who Are All Of You’ featuring Julienne Dessange. Taken from debut cinematic album ‘Inside’ New super pairing of veteran electronic producer Miguel López Mora and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Blue Hour - 'Always'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Blue Hour – ‘Always’

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

A few weeks ago, The Blue Hour presented their new single ‘One More Mystery’, giving us a taste of early 4AD-style ethereal folk-noir par excellence with a dance of Siouxsie Sioux thrown in for good […]

PREMIERE: Darwish - 'This City' - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Darwish – ‘This City’ – Listen Now!

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Highly accomplished bassist Darwish has played for the likes of Sting, Imelda May, Newton Faulkner, Kristina Train and Zara Mcfarlane. A multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Darwish delivers the first single ‘This City’ from his new EP […]

IN FOCUS// Ryan Adams | Ulster Hall, Belfast, 08/09/2017 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Ryan Adams | Ulster Hall, Belfast, 08/09/2017

September 14, 2017 Clair McAllister

Ryan Adams played Belfast’s famous Ulster Hall on Friday night 08/09/2017 Clair McAllister was on hand to take these great shots from a distance.

Belfast synth-pop trio BEAUTY SLEEP reveal new single "Until We See The Sun"
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Belfast synth-pop trio BEAUTY SLEEP reveal new single “Until We See The Sun”

September 14, 2017 XS Noize

“Until We See The Sun” is the new single from Beauty Sleep, which was premiered via Clash, who wrote “Fuzzy basslines combine with sweetly beguiling vocals, as Beauty Sleep once more capture that certain innate […]

#32. XS Noize Music Podcast: KYLE FALCONER from THE VIEW talks 'HATS OFF TO THE BUSKERS' - Ten Years On
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THE VIEW – Announce Scottish tour + festival dates!

September 14, 2017 XS Noize

Earlier this year, The View celebrated the 10th anniversary of their debut album Hats Off To The Buskers with a 10th anniversary limited edition vinyl being released for Record Store Day. To book end another […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hurricane #1 - "What About Love" - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hurricane #1 – “What About Love” – Listen Now!

September 14, 2017 XS Noize

The new single from Hurricane#1 gets back to its roots! “What About Love” is the new single from Hurricane#1 released 15th September throughout all download sites worldwide. The overall sound of this new single harps […]

Liverpool duo HER'S announce UK autumn headline tour
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Liverpool duo HER’S announce UK autumn headline tour

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Liverpool duo Her’s announce a UK headline tour this autumn in support for their recent release ‘Songs of Her’s’, a collection of their material to date released in May this year. The record makes for […]

RALE - Share New Single 'Party Music' - Watch The Video Now
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RALE – Share New Single ‘Party Music’ – Watch The Video Now

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Sheffield’s RALE present their brand-new single ‘Party Music’, a post punk pop song that on the surface sounds simplistic, yet lyrically it deals with political figures exploiting fear and prejudice arising from inequality and segregation […]

DMA'S - Return to the UK this November
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DMA’S – Return to the UK this November

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

DMA’S are returning to the UK this winter as main support for The Kooks arena tour. Today they have announced headline shows at London’s Heaven on Wednesday 22nd November & Motherwell’s Centre on Wednesday 29th […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Vile Assembly - 'Gone'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Vile Assembly – ‘Gone’

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

We are very pleased to exclusively premiere the new video from Vile Assembly. Vile Assembly is Mark Wainwright, Mark Webb and Paul Mason, a tight knit trio of songwriters, musicians and producers. Spiralling from the […]

KATE TEMPEST - Reveals Video for ‘Tunnel Vision’ - Watch
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KATE TEMPEST – Reveals Video for ‘Tunnel Vision’ – Watch

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Musician, Poet, Author and Playwright Kate Tempest today reveals the video for current single ‘Tunnel Vision’. The Akinola Davies Jr directed clip speaks for itself and perfectly encapsulates the mood and message of the track. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Winachi Tribe - ‘Get Your Boots On Skinny’ (Danny Saber Mix)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Winachi Tribe – ‘Get Your Boots On Skinny’ (Danny Saber Mix)

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Taken from our ‘Lost L.A’ album… Skinny is one of the tracks produced while we were working with world famous producer Danny Saber at his ‘Batcave’ studio in Laurel Canyon, Hollywood. The studio was set […]

THE STRANGLERS  -  Announce THE DEFINITIVE TOUR 2018
Gigs

THE STRANGLERS – Announce THE DEFINITIVE TOUR 2018

September 12, 2017 XS Noize

The Stranglers will be hitting the road again in March 2018, this time with The Definitive Tour. With the vast catalogue of material that the Stranglers have in their recorded arsenal, it is never easy […]

PAUL DRAPER - Includes BELFAST in massive new UK tour
Gigs

PAUL DRAPER – Includes BELFAST in massive new UK tour

September 12, 2017 XS Noize

Paul Draper has announced a major new tour alongside release details for a new single. Watch a lyric video for Grey House BELOW. Following on from his first solo live dates – shows that sold […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tulipomania - 'On The Outside'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tulipomania – ‘On The Outside’

September 12, 2017 XS Noize

Philadelphia-based Tulipomania has revealed the second track from their new three-track maxi-single. ‘On The Outside’ follows the first single – the Seahawks Remix of ‘Don’t Be So Sure’. ‘On the Outside’ is a dark and […]

DHANI HARRISON - Announces debut solo album with first single
Gigs

Dhani Harrison – Shares new track taken from new album IN///PARALLEL

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Dhani Harrison, whose first solo album IN///PARALLEL will be released on 6th October through BMG Records, released a new song today. ‘Admiral of Upside Down’ is the second single and last track from his forthcoming […]

LOW ISLAND - Share new track ‘THE LINES’- Listen
Gigs

LOW ISLAND – Share new track ‘THE LINES’- Listen

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

After just two EPs, Oxford experimentalists Low Island have started to build a cult following as well as support from an eclectic collection of the UK’s leading tastemakers. Now the quartet build towards the release […]

Newport’s biggest rap group GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN are back with new album "FEAR OF A WELSH PLANET"
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Newport’s biggest rap group GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN are back with new album “FEAR OF A WELSH PLANET”

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Newport’s biggest rap group Goldie Lookin Chain are back with their TWENTIETH (!) album and this time they’re aiming to resolve international political discord with a bold plan for peaceful Welsh dominance. FEAR OF A […]

MARILYN MANSUN - Confirms October 6 release for "Heaven Upside Down." Listen to New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE”
Gigs

MARILYN MANSUN – Confirms October 6 release for “Heaven Upside Down.” Listen to New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE”

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Marilyn Manson confirms October 6 release for Heaven Upside Down. New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE” trolls the dark frenetic territory that made Manson a God-like figure to so many. The ten tracks […]

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