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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 […]

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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
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          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
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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
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          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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Laura Marling Announces New Album 'Semper Femina'
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Laura Marling Announces New Album ‘Semper Femina’

November 28, 2016 XS Noize

Laura Marling has announced full details of her sixth album with the unveiling of new video “Soothing.”Semper Femina will be released March 10th, 2017 on Laura’s own label More Alarming Records via Kobalt Music Recordings. […]

Track of the Day: The Slow Show - ‘Ordinary Lives’
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Slow Show – ‘Ordinary Lives’

November 28, 2016 XS Noize

‘Ordinary Lives’ is the beautiful new single from The Slow Show. ‘Ordinary Lives’ is the first single to be taken from ‘Dream Darling’, the follow up to the Manchester five-piece’s acclaimed 2015 debut ‘White Water’. […]

Classic Album Revisted: Radiohead - In Rainbows
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisted: Radiohead – In Rainbows

November 27, 2016 Lori Gava

Time flies, it seems like only yesterday that Radiohead’s groundbreaking In Rainbows was released. My intention with this essay/review is to get ahead of the landslide of Radiohead “In Rainbows” 10th anniversary reviews coming next […]

IN FOCUS// Brian Fallon And The Crowes - 23/11/2016 The Olympia Theatre, Dublin 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Brian Fallon And The Crowes – 23/11/2016 The Olympia Theatre, Dublin

November 27, 2016 Clair McAllister

Clair McAllister was on hand to capture Brian Fallon And The Crowes at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin Ireland on 23/11/2016.

Live Review: Lush – November 25th Manchester Academy 2016
Live Reviews

Live Review: Lush – November 25th Manchester Academy 2016

November 27, 2016 Sandra Blemster

It couldn’t have been more fitting. The first song I ever heard by Lush was the brilliant hypnotic Deluxe and this was the first track played at Friday’s Manchester gig; the ultimate one they would ever play […]

King No-One reveal 'Alcatraz' video + UK tour starts
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King No-One reveal ‘Alcatraz’ video + UK tour starts

November 25, 2016 XS Noize

Up and coming indie-pop quartet King No-One have revealed the eye-catching video for their new single ‘Alcatraz’, out now. Flamboyant and fun, the new video is a perfect complement to the vibrant tones and uplifting […]

Track of the Day: Seeing Hands - 'It's True'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Seeing Hands – ‘It’s True’

November 25, 2016 XS Noize

Newcastle dream pop quartet Seeing Hands have revealed their second official release ‘It’s True’ as the follow-up to their hit debut single ‘I Knew You’ out earlier this year. Their latest offering, a potent mix […]

Live Review: Kassassin Street Kick off UK Tour in Style 1
Live Reviews

Live Review: Kassassin Street Kick off UK Tour in Style

November 25, 2016 Helen Russell

Portsmouth indie band Kassassin Street proudly kicked off their UK Tour with a SOLD-OUT night hometown gig at The Wedgewood Rooms. The band were one of the most talked about bands at their local festival […]

Paul Draper releases a second four track EP on Kscope
New Music

Paul Draper releases a second four track EP on Kscope

November 25, 2016 XS Noize

Following the release of his first new music in twelve years (this summer’s acclaimed EP ONE), Paul Draper releases a second four track EP on Kscope. EP TWO features four new recordings: Friends Make The […]

Review: Kassassin Street - Radio Silence EP
Album Reviews

Review: Kassassin Street – Radio Silence EP

November 24, 2016 Lori Gava

The ebullient Indie musical group Kassassin Street is generating quite a sensation on their recent tour of the UK. The quintet that calls Southsea home first gained notice from the music world in 2014 with […]

Review: Danielle Lewis - Fly EP
Album Reviews

Review: Danielle Lewis – Fly EP

November 24, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Up-and-coming Welsh Pop-Folk artist Danielle Lewis has just released her latest 6 track EP Fly. With her earlier efforts Lewis has been compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell and Lucy Rose and while Fly […]

Ebbot Lundberg & The Indigo Children drop new album ‘For The Ages To Come’ in the UK, December 2nd
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Ebbot Lundberg & The Indigo Children drop new album ‘For The Ages To Come’ in the UK, December 2nd

November 22, 2016 XS Noize

Ebbot Lundberg & The Indigo Children drop new album ‘For The Ages To Come’ in the UK, December 2nd. Most well-known as the charismatic former Soundtrack Of Our Lives (SOOL) and Union Carbide Productions frontman, […]

Meshuggah announce Belfast Limelight show 17th January '17
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Meshuggah announce Belfast Limelight show 17th January ’17

November 22, 2016 XS Noize

The ninth wonder of the unnatural world, extreme tech-metal messiah’s MESHUGGAH have just announced a UK & IRISH leg of their winter tour. Following the cries of British and Irish metal fans all over the […]

Cocoa Futures share 'The Grey' ahead of the EP release on 2nd December
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Cocoa Futures share ‘The Grey’ ahead of the EP release on 2nd December

November 22, 2016 XS Noize

Perhaps Cocoa Futures’ most direct offering of sparkling, upbeat indie pop, ‘The Grey’ is all driven groove, sonorous dancefloor bounce and soaring vocal hooks. Such pull-no-punches positivity stems straight from the tune’s lyrical subject matter, […]

Album Review: Justice - Woman
Album Reviews

Album Review: Justice – Woman

November 22, 2016 Landon Murray

Back in 2007, the world of music was still reeling from a new emergence of Daft Punk. Shortly after that particular French duo proved to be bigger than anyone ever imagined, a whole slew of […]

Manchester Soul collective 'The Winachi Tribe' Unveil Video for New Single ‘A Room With A Zoo’
Podcast

#24: XS Noize Music Podcast: Liam Croker (The Winachi Tribe) discusses new single “A Room With A Zoo”

November 22, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #24 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Liam Croker from The Winachi Tribe. The Winachi Tribe are sonic soul collective […]

Amy Macdonald announces her first UK tour in 4 years
Gigs

Amy Macdonald announces her first UK tour in 4 years

November 21, 2016 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald announces her first UK tour in 4 years, playing a run of 13 dates in March and April 2017. The tour will take in cities including Birmingham, Manchester, London and Dublin, opening in […]

KATE BUSH RETURNS TO THE STAGE TONIGHT AFTER 35 YEARS
News

Kate Bush releases special piece of film to accompany the release of new single ‘And Dream Of Sheep’.

November 21, 2016 XS Noize

Kate Bush has released a special piece of film to accompany the release of her new single ‘And Dream Of Sheep’. Watch below: The vocal was performed live while filming Kate lying in the huge […]

Track of the Day: Laura Nox - “Save A Little Love”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Laura Nox – “Save A Little Love”

November 21, 2016 Amanda Stock

Amid a thriving new wave of Swedish pop talent comes the exciting and mysterious Laura Nox who has unveiled the official video to her debut single Save A Little Love, out now on Warner Music […]

Album Review: BLACK GRAPE - ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight….Yeah’, Deluxe Edition
Album Reviews

Album Review: BLACK GRAPE – ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight….Yeah’, Deluxe Edition

November 21, 2016 Sandra Blemster

It’s pretty hard to believe it’s been 21 years since Black Grape released their debut album It’s Great When You’re Straight….Yeah! Formed by Shaun Ryder and Bez on the back of their success in the […]

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