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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 […]

  • 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 […]

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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
          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: VIOLENT FEMMES - WE CAN DO ANYTHING
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: VIOLENT FEMMES – WE CAN DO ANYTHING

March 25, 2016 Odhrán Rodgers

Violent Femmes are a folk punk band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The trio reunited in 2013 and, last year, released the promising EP Happy New Year. Since then, they have been working on their first studio […]

IAN BROWN confirms - THE STONE ROSES are recording 'GLORIOUS' new music
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IAN BROWN confirms – THE STONE ROSES are recording ‘GLORIOUS’ new music

March 24, 2016 XS Noize

Today The Stone Roses front-man Ian Brown finally confirmed what the world was waiting for – The Stone Roses are recording new music at Paul Epworth’s Church Studios in London, as XS Noize previously reported. Speaking […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: A DEAD FOREST INDEX - MYTH RETRACED
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: A DEAD FOREST INDEX – MYTH RETRACED

March 24, 2016 XS Noize

A Dead Forest Index has shared the second cut from their debut album In All That Drifts From Summit Down, out April 29th on Sargent House. “Myth Retraced” features guitar contributions from Gemma Thompson of […]

INTERVIEW: ON DEAD WAVES - chat about their forthcoming album
Interviews

INTERVIEW: ON DEAD WAVES – chat about their forthcoming album

March 23, 2016 Amanda Stock

If you haven’t heard of onDeadWaves before, you may already know the band. One is James Chapman, better known as Maps, whose critically acclaimed debut “We Can Create” was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE MINNOWS - WHAT WAS I SUPPOSED TO DO?
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE MINNOWS – WHAT WAS I SUPPOSED TO DO?

March 23, 2016 XS Noize

Belfast band, The Minnows have unveiled ‘What Was I Supposed To Do?’, The first track from their forthcoming album, and it’s a belter! The band were inspired to write the song after watching a documentary […]

FRIGHTENED RABBIT unveil ‘LUMP STREET’
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FRIGHTENED RABBIT unveil ‘LUMP STREET’

March 23, 2016 XS Noize

Selkirk’s finest Frightened Rabbit have unveiled ‘Lump Street, taken from their fifth studio album Painting Of A Panic Attack, out 8th April. Last week the band announced a short run of shows in some of […]

THE STONE ROSES announce massive summer 2016 gigs 1
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THE STONE ROSES to release new EP before summer shows

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

Legendary Manchester band The Stone Roses are said to be busy finishing of their first new material since The Second Coming  at Church studios in London. According to sources they are working with top producer […]

IN FOCUS// THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Live at Portsmouth Pyramid Centre 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Live at Portsmouth Pyramid Centre

March 22, 2016 Helen Russell

Helen Russell photographed The Neighbourhood in Portsmouth at The Pyramids Centre. Helen says “It was Amazing show with amazing lighting. The American band took the crowd by storm.              

OCTOBER DRIFT share ‘Still Here’ from their forthcoming EP 'STRANGER DAYS'
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OCTOBER DRIFT share ‘Still Here’ from their forthcoming EP ‘STRANGER DAYS’

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

Newcomers October Drift have shared their atmospheric new cut ‘Still Here’, a powerful, swirling soundscape that see’s the four-piece towering at their epic best yet. Their forthcoming debut EP Stranger Days is due via Scruff […]

DANA MASTERS launches her long awaited first EP live at the MAC this spring.
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DANA MASTERS launches her long awaited first EP live at the MAC this spring.

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

Originally from the Deep South in the United States, Dana grew up with sound of soul, rhythm and blues and gospel music all around her. Her love for music developed as she grew up and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE JEZABELS - 'Pleasure Drive'
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THE JEZABELS unveil ‘Pleasure Drive’ Zero Percent remix

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

The Jezabels have unveiled the official remix of ‘Pleasure Drive’ by Zero Percent. The extended mix premiered with Clash where they described it, “Twitching, frisky disco music with a noir edge, this new version of […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE NEW COAST - 'Lost In Your Love'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE NEW COAST – ‘Lost In Your Love’

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

‘Lost In Your Love’ is the infectious and euphoric debut offering from The New Coast and as their name suggests you’ll quickly drift into an indulgent daydream of white sands and tropical haze. The New […]

LES CLAYPOOL + SEAN LENNON form new band,  THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM + announce debut album
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LES CLAYPOOL + SEAN LENNON form new band, THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM + announce debut album

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

Two worlds have collided, and what glorious and odd worlds they are. After Primus and The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger completed a successful summer tour, Les Claypool and Sean Lennon decided to combine […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: NEW ATLAS - YOUNG HEARTS
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: NEW ATLAS – YOUNG HEARTS

March 21, 2016 XS Noize

Ambient pop duo New Atlas, are the brainchild of singer songwriter Eoghan O’Hagan. Recently named one of BBC Northern Ireland’s hottest new acts by Huw Stevens (Radio One), the band toured the UK and Ireland […]

DAPHNE GUINNESS Announces Tony Visconti-Produced Album
News

DAPHNE GUINNESS shares ‘Fatal Flaw’ video – Watch

March 21, 2016 XS Noize

Daphne Guinness has announced details for ‘Fatal Flaw’, the first single lifted from her forthcoming debut album, Optimist In Black, due out via Agent Anonyme/Absolute on May 27 2016. The album was produced by the […]

BOB MOULD to release new album 'PATCH THE SKY' in March
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: BOB MOULD – PATCH OF SKY

March 21, 2016 Lori Gava

Bob Mould is experiencing a well deserved late career revival that started with 2014’s phenomenal Beauty &Ruin. That album was an exercise in bidding farewell to the past that had haunted him. It cleared away […]

DMA's reveal new video for 'In The Moment' and announce new UK dates
Interviews

INTERVIEW: TOMMY O’DELL from DMA’S

March 21, 2016 XS Noize

Since the DMA’S burst on the scene last year they have not stopped with thrilling and anthemic shows and melodic guitar music. Their debut album ‘Hills End’ was released on February 26th 2016 and received […]

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL launch PLAY IT FORWARD CAMPAIGN round three 2
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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL launch PLAY IT FORWARD CAMPAIGN round three

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

Eagles Of Death Metal has announced the release of the third round of the Play It Forward EODM Campaign that debuted December 18, 2015 with its first helping of covers of “I Love You All […]

XS NOIZE – UNSIGNED SHOWCASE #8 – INDIGO
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XS NOIZE – UNSIGNED SHOWCASE #8 – INDIGO

March 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 […]

GABRIEL BRUCE shares video for "METAL SOUL"
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GABRIEL BRUCE shares video for “METAL SOUL”

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

As befitting the first track heralding an album about “the apocalypse”, “Metal Soul”, the brand new single from the acclaimed solo artist known as Gabriel Bruce, is darkly theatrical and deeply romantic. Having recently unveiled […]

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