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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 […]

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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
          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
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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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THE CRIBS - Unveil documentary shot in collaboration with Vevo
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THE CRIBS – Unveil documentary shot in collaboration with Vevo

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

The Cribs have today unveiled a documentary shot in collaboration with Vevo as the second instalment in their music documentary series ‘Off The Record’. Off the Record with The Cribs sees brothers Ryan, Gary and […]

THE DUKE SPIRIT - Unveil new single 'Houses' - Listen HERE
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THE DUKE SPIRIT – Unveil new single ‘Houses’ – Listen HERE

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

Following last year’s acclaimed album KIN and November’s EP Serenade, The Duke Spirit march on with poignant new album Sky Is Mine, released on 18th August 2017 via Ex Voto Records. The band have revealed […]

GARY NUMAN - Announces new album SAVAGE and unveils new single
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GARY NUMAN – Releases new track ‘What God Intended’ – Listen HERE

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

Gary Numan has today released track ‘What God Intended’ from forthcoming album ‘Savage’ due next month. “What God Intended is one of the stranger songs on the album,” explains Numan. “The choruses are mostly instrumental […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: The Jesus and Mary Chain - 'Automatic'
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: The Jesus and Mary Chain – ‘Automatic’

August 4, 2017 Lori Gava

The Jesus and Mary Chain were looking to change up their sound on their 1989 third release, “Automatic”. That release would stretch beyond their already trademark sound of aggression and sneer adding texture and mad […]

BLOC PARTY'S KELE OKEREKE Shares New Song "Grounds For Resentment" featuring OLLY ALEXANDER
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BLOC PARTY’S KELE OKEREKE Shares New Song “Grounds For Resentment” featuring OLLY ALEXANDER

August 3, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Kele Okereke shares his new song “Grounds For Resentment,” which features Years & Years’ Olly Alexander and is available to stream/download now. The lilting, soulful duet sees Kele and Olly singing about a romance […]

ZOLA JESUS - Shares new video 'Exhumed' & announces 'Stridulum' LP reissue!
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ZOLA JESUS – Shares new video ‘Exhumed’ & announces ‘Stridulum’ LP reissue!

August 3, 2017 XS Noize

Today Zola Jesus is sharing a new video for her recent single “Exhumed” taken from her upcoming album ‘Okovi’, which is due Sept 8th via Sacred Bones. As well as this, Zola Jesus is excited […]

ANNIE HART (Au Revoir Simone) shares new single / video "Hard To Be Still" - Watch
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ANNIE HART (Au Revoir Simone) shares new single / video “Hard To Be Still” – Watch

August 3, 2017 XS Noize

Annie Hart is best known as one-third of Au Revoir Simone, the beloved all-female synth trio that counts David Lynch as a superfan (and also recently appeared on Twin Peaks). But with the eight tracks […]

Amsterdam two-piece SPIRIT VALLEY to release new album "Negatives" - August 4th
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Amsterdam two-piece SPIRIT VALLEY to release new album “Negatives” – August 4th

August 3, 2017 XS Noize

Negatives is the sophomore album from Amsterdam two-piece Spirit Valley – officially released August 4th by Fuzz Club Records. Incessant and totally fuzzed-out at times, sublimely ethereal and cinematic at others, this duo capture all […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY - Preview Debut LP With Psych Pop Offering 'Shadow Of A Wave'
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY – Preview Debut LP With Psych Pop Offering ‘Shadow Of A Wave’

August 2, 2017 XS Noize

Fast-rising Liverpool psychedelic rockers The Vryll Society have announced the release of their brand new single Shadow Of A Wave via Deltasonic Records, continuing their surge of success which has seen them conquering the BBC […]

GARBAGE - reveal brand new, politically charged video for current single, ‘No Horses’.
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GARBAGE – reveal brand new, politically charged video for current single, ‘No Horses’.

August 2, 2017 XS Noize

Garbage have revealed a brand new, politically charged music video for their current single, ‘No Horses’. Released last month, the track is in aid of the International Committee of the Red Cross with all of […]

FEEDER Reveal new single 'VEINS' - listen HERE
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FEEDER Reveal new single ‘VEINS’ – listen HERE

August 2, 2017 XS Noize

Following the recent announcement of ‘The Best of Feeder’, today, British rock heroes FEEDER reveal their brand new single ‘Veins’ which will be officially released on 14th August via BMG Records. ‘Veins’ is part of […]

ENTER SHIKARI - Announce the release of highly anticipated new album ‘The Spark’ on 22nd September
Gigs

ENTER SHIKARI – Announce the release of highly anticipated new album ‘The Spark’ on 22nd September

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

Enter Shikari announce the release of highly anticipated new album ‘The Spark’ on 22nd September 2017, following a special show for fans at the Borderline in London and a reveal of the first single ‘Live […]

METHYL ETHEL - Announce London show for August 15th
Gigs

METHYL ETHEL – Announce London show for August 15th

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

Ahead of their European festival shows this month, Methyl Ethel – the brainchild of musical polymath Jake Webb – have added a last-minute London show at the Shacklewell Arms. The east London venue played host […]

ARCADE FIRE Announce UK & Ireland Headline Tour for 2018 Includes Two Shows at London's Wembley Arena
Gigs

ARCADE FIRE – Announce third London show at London’s Wembley Arena

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

Arcade Fire have announced a third and final London show at The SSE Arena, Wembley on Friday 13th April, 2018. Arcade Fire’s Infinite Content Tour will see “one of the most popular and essential bands […]

GARETH DUNLOP - To release debut album "No.79" August 11th + Live dates
Gigs

GARETH DUNLOP – To release debut album “No.79” August 11th + Live dates

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

No stranger to recording in conventional studios, Gareth Dunlop’s new album sees him take a step in a different direction – “We moved into our house in Belfast about 3 years ago. Spending months at […]

CAGE THE ELEPHANT - Release 21 live videos to accompany their new album 'Unpeeled'
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CAGE THE ELEPHANT – Release 21 live videos to accompany their new album ‘Unpeeled’

July 31, 2017 XS Noize

To commemorate the release of the album, Cage The Elephant have rolled out 21 live performance videos worldwide, one for each song on ‘Unpeeled’. Highlights include premieres of ‘Rubber Ball’ on Rolling Stone, ‘Cry Baby’ […]

JONAH - unveil debut album "Wicked Fever"
News

JONAH – unveil debut album “Wicked Fever”

July 31, 2017 XS Noize

In January 2015, in the remoter reaches of Fuerteventura, JONAH began writing songs for their debut album, “Wicked Fever”. Somewhere between the depths of the deep blue sea and the arid volcanic moonscape, with neither […]

UNI - Premiere Video For "What's The Problem"
Gigs

UNI – Premiere Video For “What’s The Problem”

July 31, 2017 XS Noize

“What’s the problem? Is it politics? Is it church? Is it McDonald’s? Is it sex? Is it public school? Is it your mother? Is it global warming? Is it a secret shame, a private humiliation […]

San Francisco pop-rockers SUNSET LINES drop "The Miles" - Listen HERE
New Music

San Francisco pop-rockers SUNSET LINES drop “The Miles” – Listen HERE

July 31, 2017 XS Noize

(Brooklyn, NY) Following the demise of their previous group, San Francisco-based musicians Liz Brooks (lead vox, synth), Paul McCorkle (guitar, synth) and Greg Wieman (drums) decided to take things in a new direction. Rounding out […]

WATCH: "Burning Flame" the latest video from THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC
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WATCH: “Burning Flame” the latest video from THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC

July 31, 2017 XS Noize

The Franklin Electric’s latest video, ‘Burning Flame,’ covers raw, youthful infatuation and gut wrenching rejection, all within the setting of a small hometown diner. The male lead works in the dish pit of the café […]

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