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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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • 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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Track of the Day: Skinny Lister - 'Wanted'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Skinny Lister – ‘Wanted’

August 19, 2016 XS Noize

The unstoppable, wide-eyed, rump-shaking force of Skinny Lister continues apace with the announcement of their third studio album ‘The Devil, The Heart & The Fight’ to be released on 30th September 2016 through Xtra Mile […]

Die Antwoord Share New Track 'Bum Bum' From New album 'Suck On This' Mixtape - Listen
The Listening Post

Die Antwoord have just launched a new track from their forthcoming record, album opener “We Have Candy”- Listen

August 19, 2016 XS Noize

Die Antwoord have just launched a new track from their forthcoming record, album opener “We Have Candy”. Of the album, in their own words: “When Ninji, ¥o-landi and God hooked up with The Black Goat […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #17: Lions of Dissent
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #17: Lions of Dissent

August 18, 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 […]

CAT’S EYES - Announce UK tour this Autumn
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CAT’S EYES – Announce UK tour this Autumn

August 18, 2016 XS Noize

Cat’s Eyes will go on a tour of the UK this autumn with a headline show at London’s King’s Place on October 31st. Following the recent release of the acclaimed new album ‘Treasure House’’, Cat’s […]

Track of the Day: A Shoreline Dream - Whirlwind
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: A Shoreline Dream – Whirlwind

August 18, 2016 XS Noize

‘Whirlwind’ is the third single from the ever-evolving new record by A Shoreline Dream, which is being released song by song before its completion. This new track dives into the harsh reality of the constant […]

Check out 'New Horizons' the brand new track from The Missendens
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Check out ‘New Horizons’ the brand new track from The Missendens

August 18, 2016 XS Noize

The Missendens are a rare breed: a band of likeminded individuals who have all earned their stripes the hard way, treading the boards at countless gigs for countless bands before coming together to create songs […]

OASIS - 'BE HERE NOW' (CHASING THE SUN EDITION) deluxe set to be released 7th October 2016
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OASIS unveil new version of classic 1997 ‘D’You Know What I Mean?’ video today – reworked by original directors Dom & Nic

August 18, 2016 XS Noize

Big Brother Recordings have today unveiled a brand new version of Oasis’ classic 1997 video for their No.1 single ‘D’You Know What I Mean?’ Directors Dom & Nic and members of the original production team […]

Michael Forsyth & The Amber Haze - Escape the World - Listen
Podcast

XS Noize Podcast: #12: Scottish Singer-Songwriter Michael Forsyth + Empathy Test

August 18, 2016 XS Noize

A little while ago, not many people outside of a small Scottish town had heard of singer songwriter Michael Forsyth. That changed when his second album ‘Stop For the World’ reached number one in the […]

Track Of The Day: Glass Animals - "Life Itself"
Album Reviews

Album Review: Glass Animals – How to Be a Human Being

August 17, 2016 Lori Gava

In numerous ways there is a lot riding on Glass Animals’ sophomore release How to Be a Human Being. As always there is the spectre of the sophomore jinx that attaches like a monkey on […]

Listen to 'Talent' the new track from Pixies
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Listen to ‘Talent’ the new track from Pixies

August 17, 2016 XS Noize

A brand-new track from the Pixies’ upcoming album Head Carrier (September 30 Pixiesmusic/Play It Again Sam/[PIAS]) has just been released. “Talent,” a raucous song that features a cameo appearance by legendary actor Jack Palance, can […]

Listen to ‘Living Right’ Lo-fi Dreampop from Belfast's Beauty Sleep
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Listen to ‘Living Right’ Lo-fi Dreampop from Belfast’s Beauty Sleep

August 17, 2016 XS Noize

Like the changing of the days in Belfast, Beauty Sleep’s new single is very much in a different season to the bands debut back in winter, suitably named ‘The Dark’. As the days are significantly […]

Track of the Day: Empathy Test - Demons / Seeing Stars
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Empathy Test – Demons / Seeing Stars

August 17, 2016 Amanda Stock

London’s Empathy Test are back with double A-Side Demons/Seeing Stars, the first taste of their forthcoming debut album. Since releasing their stunning debut EP, “Losing Touch” in 2014, followed by their second, “Throwing Stones”, the enigmatic […]

Kizzy Crawford shares video for 'Gerridae'
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Kizzy Crawford shares video for ‘Gerridae’

August 16, 2016 XS Noize

Studying A level music used to be a dry affair full of old composers who bore little relation to what everyone studying the exams was listening to. It seems all that has changed, for students […]

Pixies Announce three new British dates
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Pixies Announce three new British dates

August 16, 2016 XS Noize

When the Pixies’ six UK tour dates went on sale late last month, nearly 20,000 tickets sold out in mere minutes. So today, the band – Black Francis/guitar & vocals, Joey Santiago/guitar, David Lovering/drums, and […]

Track of the Day: Crystal Castles - ‘Fleece’
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Crystal Castles – ‘Fleece’

August 16, 2016 XS Noize

Crystal Castles have unveiled new track ‘Fleece’, which was premiered last night (August 15th) by Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1, taken from their forthcoming new album Amnesty (I), which XS Noize gave 7/10. Moving […]

AC/DC's Phil Rudd releases Solo Album 'Head Job'
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AC/DC’s Phil Rudd releases Solo Album ‘Head Job’

August 16, 2016 XS Noize

Described by Malcolm Young, co-founder of AC/DC, as “the real deal”, PHIL RUDD the band’s long term drummer, played in several Melbourne bands such as Buster Brown and The Coloured Balls before joining up with […]

Track of the Day: The Spitfires - ‘Return To Me’
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Spitfires – ‘Return To Me’

August 15, 2016 XS Noize

Following a storming performance on the This Feeling / Jack Rocks The Allotment stage at Y Not? Festival recently, Watford quartet, The Spitfires, have revealed their latest single ‘Return To Me’. Combining shades of The […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #4 - DRAWNSWORD
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Munich born, London-based, DrawnSword Releases Still Too Few EP

August 15, 2016 XS Noize

Munich born, London-based, DrawnSword is the contemporary one-man-band. Infusing vocals, Mpcs, Wurlitzers and synthesizers, he creates a sound to reflect whathe sees. And what he sees is a generation homogenised by digital, completely missing the point. […]

Levellers release special 25th anniversary edition of 'Levelling The Land'
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Levellers release special 25th anniversary edition of ‘Levelling The Land’

August 15, 2016 XS Noize

Brighton folk punk band Levellers are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their timeless platinum-selling, second album Levelling The Land with a three-disc special edition package, which will be released on November 18th through their own […]

PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 - listen
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Pet Shop Boys Release Their New Single ‘Say It To Me’

August 15, 2016 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys, who recently played four riotously successful and critically acclaimed sold-out shows at London’s Royal Opera House, will release their new single ‘Say It To Me’ on September 16th on digital and CD […]

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