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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 […]

  • 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
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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 […]

  • 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
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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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Album Review: Preoccupations - Eponymous 2
Album Reviews

Album Review: Preoccupations – Eponymous

September 13, 2016 Lori Gava

The band formerly known as Vietcong and now renamed Preoccupations found out the hard way that the quote “No publicity is bad publicity” is not always true. The band had drawn critical raves with their […]

Lazarus Cast Album Featuring Final David Bowie Recordings 1
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Lazarus Cast Album Featuring Final David Bowie Recordings

September 12, 2016 XS Noize

As the November 8 UK opening of Lazarus at London’s King Cross Theatre approaches, the cast and band of the original New York production will release their versions of the David Bowie songs from the […]

Track of the Day: A Festival, A Parade - If Dogs Could Talk
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: A Festival, A Parade – If Dogs Could Talk

September 12, 2016 XS Noize

Alternative rockers A Festival, A Parade have announced the forthcoming release of their brand new single ‘If Dogs Could Talk’. The Newcastle outfit’s unique blend of intricate, melodic rock has already been championed by many […]

PRIMAL SCREAM Announce 18 date UK & Irish Tour For Autumn 2016 + New Single 'Feeling Like A Demon Again'
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PRIMAL SCREAM Announce 18 date UK & Irish Tour For Autumn 2016 + New Single ‘Feeling Like A Demon Again’

September 12, 2016 XS Noize

Primal Scream release their new single ‘Feeling Like A Demon Again’ – a simmering synth pop anthem – on 28th October on the band’s own First International label (through Ignition Records). ‘Feeling Like A Demon […]

BLACK GRAPE To Release Three Disc Deluxe Edition Of 'It's Great When You're Straight....Yeah' 1
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BLACK GRAPE To Release Three Disc Deluxe Edition Of ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight….Yeah’

September 12, 2016 XS Noize

On November 4th Radioactive/UMC will release a three-disc Deluxe Edition of one of the greatest British albums of the 1990s, Black Grape’s It’s Great When You’re Straight…Yeah. Black Grape was founded in 1993 by legendary […]

XS Noize Music Podcast: #15: Merchandise's Carson Cox On New Album 'A Corpse Wired For Sound'
Podcast

XS Noize Music Podcast: #15: Merchandise’s Carson Cox On New Album ‘A Corpse Wired For Sound’

September 11, 2016 XS Noize

On this weeks XS Noize Music Podcast Merchandise’s Carson Cox chats to Mark Millar about the bands new album ‘A Corpse Wired For Sound’. Tampa art punks Merchandise will return with their 5th album A […]

EXCLUSIVE: Producer Danny Saber Talks About New Music and Movie to Mark the 20th Anniversary of Michael Hutchence death.
Features

EXCLUSIVE: Producer Danny Saber Talks About New Music and Movie to Mark the 20th Anniversary of Michael Hutchence death.

September 11, 2016 XS Noize

EXCLUSIVE: Producer Danny Saber Talks About New Music and Movie to Mark the 20th Anniversary of Michael Hutchence death. Last week Tech entrepreneur and HeliPad Records founder Ron Creevey revealed to Michael Hutchence fans around […]

Track of the Day: Losers - 'Chainsaw'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Losers – ‘Chainsaw’

September 9, 2016 XS Noize

Losers have shared their new single ‘Chainsaw’ (Listen Below). The single comes from the bands new album ‘How To Ruin Other People’s Futures’. Losers released their brand new album ‘How To Ruin Other People’s Futures’ […]

Brian Jonestown Massacre announce new album ’Third World Pyramid' - Listen to 1st single
New Music

Brian Jonestown Massacre announce new album ’Third World Pyramid’ – Listen to 1st single

September 9, 2016 XS Noize

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE WILL RELEASE THE NEW ALBUM ‘THIRD WORLD PYRAMID’ ON 28TH OCTOBER 2016 ON A RECORDINGS And unveil new single ‘Sun Ship’, which is released on 16th September. Brian Jonestown Massacre have announced […]

Track Of The Day:  Merchandise - 'Flower of Sex'
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Merchandise launch ‘Lonesome Sound’ video; UK tour begins November 2

September 8, 2016 XS Noize

Following the release of singles ‘Flower Of Sex’ and ‘End Of The Week’, Merchandise have launched a third track ‘Lonesome Sound’ from their forthcoming long-player A Corpse Wired For Sound. The infectious melancholy of ‘Lonesome […]

GROVES unveil new single ‘DO YOU FEEL’ - Listen
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GROVES unveil new single ‘DO YOU FEEL’ – Listen

September 8, 2016 XS Noize

Groves are a South London band who live in Peckham. They originally formed in Manchester at the start of 2015, and after an early flurry, the band spent a year playing live without even thinking […]

Growth - share new single "Wait" from upcoming EP.
The Listening Post

Growth – share new single “Wait” from upcoming EP.

September 8, 2016 XS Noize

During the first half of 2016, Growth recorded a series of songs in Fengersfors defunct paper mill, located in Dalslands ancient forests. This fall, the outside world are able to take note of these obscure […]

Track of the Day: Pumarosa - 'Honey'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Pumarosa – ‘Honey’

September 8, 2016 XS Noize

Pumarosa have unveiled thrilling new single ‘Honey’. The band have also confirmed details of a seven-date October headline tour – including their biggest London headline show to date at Village Underground on October 24th – […]

The Pretenders will release their brand new album, ‘Alone’ on October 21st 1
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The Pretenders will release their brand new album, ‘Alone’ on October 21st

September 7, 2016 XS Noize

The Pretenders will release their brand new album, ‘Alone’ on October 21st through BMG. It is the first Pretenders album for eight years and was recorded in Nashville. Originally intended as a solo follow-up to […]

NEWS: KULA SHAKER announce Irish Dates in May
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Kula Shaker to celebrate live at Rough Trade East and release a LIVE 12″ vinyl version of Govinda!

September 7, 2016 XS Noize

6th September 1996 saw the release of the seminal album ‘K’ that took the world by storm. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary, Kula Shaker – will perform live at Rough Trade East exactly 20 years […]

White Lies Announce New Album 'Friends' to be released October 7th - Listen to track
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: White Lies – ‘Come On’

September 7, 2016 XS Noize

White Lies have revealed another taster track titled ‘Come On’ from their fourth album ‘Friends’ due October 7th. After three consecutive Top 5 albums, this is the first release under a new deal with BMG. First […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #18 - Three Underneath
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #18 – Three Underneath

September 7, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

Album Review: Of Montreal - Innocences Reaches
Album Reviews

Album Review: Of Montreal – Innocences Reaches

September 7, 2016 Lori Gava

On August 12 the ever shapeshifting band Of Montreal released their 14th album, Innocence Reaches. The new release follows quickly on the heels of their 2015 release “Aureate Gloom”, and is in definite contrast to […]

Sky Between Leaves Release Klein Blues EP
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Sky Between Leaves Release Klein Blues EP

September 6, 2016 XS Noize

Sky Between Leaves is an East London based Brazilian post punk/krautrock act made up of Tito Cordeiro (guitar/vocals), Brenno Balbino (Bass/ synthesizers) and Juliana Favero (Drums/ Percussion). The band, who take their name from Jarvis […]

Track of the Day: Rituals -'Black River'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Rituals -‘Black River’

September 6, 2016 XS Noize

Chasing the night up and down the gothic alleyways and around the stately squares of Edinburgh, four-man ‘RITU▲LS’ find their musical heart beating to a disconcerting pattern that isn’t altogether unfamiliar. Their first public outing […]

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