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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
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          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 […]

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        • 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
          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
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          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 BRAGG - Announces new song ‘King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood’ - Listen HERE
New Music

Listen to ‘WHY WE BUILD THE WALL’ the new single from BILLY BRAGG

September 1, 2017 XS Noize

Billy Bragg, who will play Rivfest in Warrington this weekend before heading out to North America for the first leg of his ‘Bridges Not Walls’ tour at the end of September, releases a new single […]

FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD to release special-edition vinyl 2LP & CD of classic debut album 'WELCOME TO THE PLEASUREDOME'
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FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD to release special-edition vinyl 2LP & CD of classic debut album ‘WELCOME TO THE PLEASUREDOME’

September 1, 2017 XS Noize

With three huge No.1 hit singles plus a multi-million selling 1984 No.1 debut double album to back them up, it’s difficult to over-estimate Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s impact upon British pop music in the mid-Eighties. […]

NOTHING BUT THIEVES - Reveal new track "Broken Machine"
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NOTHING BUT THIEVES – Reveal new track “Broken Machine”

September 1, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Nothing But Thieves reveal an exclusive performance of their new track “Broken Machine”, the title track from their second album released next week. Check it out BELOW. The band’s highly anticipated second album, “Broken […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Script - "Freedom Child"
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Script – “Freedom Child”

September 1, 2017 Helen Russell

After nearly three years since the release of their last studio album No Sound Without Silence, The Script are back with their 5th album Freedom Child. Bursting on to the music scene in 2008 with […]

PET SHOP BOYS - Announce second set of 'catalogue' releases: 'YES' and 'ELYSIUM'
New Music

PET SHOP BOYS – Announce second set of ‘catalogue’ releases: ‘YES’ and ‘ELYSIUM’

August 31, 2017 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys will release the second set of albums in their definitive ‘Catalogue: 1985-2012’ series of reissues of all their Parlophone studio albums. This second set sees the PSB albums ‘Yes’ from 2009 and […]

LIAM GALLAGHER Announces Belfast, Ulster Hall gig In Support Of Debut Solo Album 'As You Were'
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LIAM GALLAGHER Announces Belfast, Ulster Hall gig In Support Of Debut Solo Album ‘As You Were’

August 31, 2017 XS Noize

After playing sets full of emerging classics and old favourites at the Reading and Leeds Festivals, Liam Gallagher can now announce the first arena tour of his solo career. Representing his first tour following the […]

U2 - unveil a performance video of new album track "The Blackout” - Watch HERE
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U2 – unveil a performance video of new album track “The Blackout” – Watch HERE

August 30, 2017 XS Noize

U2 have shared a performance video of new album track “The Blackout” via Facebook Live HERE. The performance video was directed by Richie Smyth and filmed in front of a live audience of fans in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Riff - "Nothing Lasts Forever"
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Riff – “Nothing Lasts Forever”

August 30, 2017 XS Noize

Formed when they were all just 15, The Riff are a 4 piece Indie band from Swansea, Wales. The line up includes Chris Betts (bass),Tommy Evans (drums), joined by twin brothers Sam Curtis ( keys) […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Gordon Raphael -  'I Sleep On The Radio'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Gordon Raphael – ‘I Sleep On The Radio’

August 29, 2017 XS Noize

“This is the latest single from my upcoming new album, and it was done live with my new band The Half Full Flashes in Stuttgart. I really like working with these musicians, as they are […]

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

August 29, 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 […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Blondage – “Stoned” – (OTR Remix)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Blondage – “Stoned” – (OTR Remix)

August 29, 2017 Amanda Stock

Danish experimental pop-duo Blondage celebrate the success of their piercing pop hymn “Stoned” and shares Atlanta, Georgia beatmaker OTR’s percussive yet atmospheric remix of the track. The original song’s infectious chorus is left intact while […]

THE NATIONAL announce new album, new track + world tour
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THE NATIONAL – Share new song and video for ‘Day I Die’ – Listen

August 29, 2017 XS Noize

The National shared their latest track ‘Day I Die’ from their forthcoming album Sleep Well Beast. The video, which was directed by Casey Reas, compresses the frenetic energy of performing with the grind of touring. […]

XS Noize at ROCK EN SEINE PARIS: Day 1 Highlights 2
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XS Noize at ROCK EN SEINE PARIS: Day 1 Highlights

August 28, 2017 Julie Blore-Bizot

Paris – City of Rock, City of Love Rock en Seine is a 3-day music festival held in the beautiful Parc de Saint-Cloud on the western edge of Paris. This year the festival celebrates its […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  “VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR” – Bruce Woolley and Polly Scattergood
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: “Video Killed the Radio Star” (Dub Science Version) – Bruce Woolley, Steve Dub and Polly Scattergood

August 28, 2017 Amanda Stock

Following the critically acclaimed version of Video Killed The Radio Star (Dark Star) released earlier this year, Gramophone records is delighted to announce the release of a new remix in collaboration with Steve Dub, renowned […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Vile Assembly - "Gone"
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Vile Assembly – “Gone”

August 25, 2017 XS Noize

Vile Assembly are Mark Wainwright, Mark Webb and Paul Mason, a tight knit trio of songwriters, musicians and producers. Spiralling from the success of their debut single earlier this year, the Liverpool based Punk trio […]

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED - Share new track "Moonrise Kingdom" - Listen HERE
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BRIX & THE EXTRICATED – Share new track “Moonrise Kingdom” – Listen HERE

August 25, 2017 XS Noize

Brix & The Extricated will release their new single ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ on 15th September on Blang Records. Brix & the Extricated have – in the words of an old Fall lyric – something of a […]

KASABIAN -  Announce 11 Date UK Tour
Gigs

KASABIAN – Announce 11 Date UK Tour

August 25, 2017 XS Noize

As Kasabian prepare to make Reading/Leeds 2017 their own, the band have announced a must see 11 date UK arena tour for November/December ensuring they make this year their best ever. Since releasing their glorious […]

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING - Announce their biggest ever tour for spring 2018
Gigs

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING – Announce their biggest ever tour for spring 2018

August 25, 2017 XS Noize

Everything Everything have announced their latest UK and Ireland tour, kicking off in February 2018 at Dublin Olympia before culminating on 10 March at Alexandra Palace in London. The Alexandra Palace show will see them […]

TAYLOR SWIFT - Releases new single "Look What You Made Me Do" - Listen HERE
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TAYLOR SWIFT – Releases new single “Look What You Made Me Do” – Listen HERE

August 25, 2017 XS Noize

Singer, songwriter, musician and producer, Taylor Swift, has released “Look What You Made Me Do,” today on iTunes and all streaming outlets. “Look What You Made Me Do” is the first new single from Taylor’s […]

IN FOCUS// Muse and Biffy Clyro rock Belfast Vital 2017 13
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Muse and Biffy Clyro rock Belfast Vital 2017

August 25, 2017 Clair McAllister

Muse and Biffy Clyro rocked Belfast Vital 2017 on Wednesday night Clair McAllister was on hand to take these great shots.   Biffy Clyro Belfast Vital 2017             Muse Belfast […]

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