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        • 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 […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel releases fourth o/i track ‘Till Your Mind Is Shining’ during Pink Full Moon

          April 2, 2026

          The pink full moon, sees the release of Till Your Mind Is Shining the fourth track to be taken from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “To my ears it’s the closest I get to a […]

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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 […]

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          ‘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
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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
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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
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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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LUCY ROSE - Announces Autumn UK Tour Details
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LUCY ROSE – Shares Interactive Video for ‘Till The End’ – Watch

July 4, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her new album ‘Work It Out’ (out 6th July on Columbia), Lucy Rose has shared an interactive video for one of the album’s stand out tracks ‘Till The End’. In […]

THE BLUETONES - Make welcome live return
Gigs

THE BLUETONES – Make welcome live return

July 4, 2015 XS Noize

The Bluetones make a welcome return to the live forum with their first tour in four years that starts on 16th September at Leeds 02 Academy and culminates on 27th at Bristol’s 02 Academy and […]

OBERHOFER - shares "White Horse Black River" from new album
New Music

OBERHOFER – shares “White Horse Black River” from new album

July 3, 2015 XS Noize

New York based musician Oberhofer recently announced his forthcoming record and shared the first single “Memory Remains”. Now comes the next track, the equally epic “White Horse Black River”, premiering today at Consequence of Sound. […]

SUIS LA LUNE - premiere new single 'Different Perspective' - Listen
New Music

SUIS LA LUNE – premiere new single ‘Different Perspective’ – Listen

July 3, 2015 XS Noize

On 15th November 2014 Swedish screamo four-piece Suis La Lune went back into the studio to begin recording a new 4 track EP for release next year. The band headed into Henning’s (guitarist/vocalist) basement to […]

KAJOULE - release medieval 'Glue' video - Watch
New Music

KAJOULE – release medieval ‘Glue’ video – Watch

July 3, 2015 XS Noize

Nottingham alt-rock trio Kagoule have premiered their new music video for the track ‘Glue’. The tongue-in-cheek, medieval-themed video was filmed with director Katia Ganfield (VINCE KIDD, LOYLE CARNER, TĀLĀ, VUVUVULTURES) at Rickney Farm and Grubbs […]

ALDEN PENNER streams 'Canada in Space' EP in full! - listen here
Album Reviews

REVIEW: ALDEN PENNER – CANADA IN SPACE EP

July 3, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Former Unicorn’s member Alden Penner released his debut EP  Canada in Space on 29th June. It bears little resemblance to the former’s efforts but is it any good? Well, honestly? Sorry Alden, but I just don’t like […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPRING KING - 'CITY' - Listen
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPRING KING – ‘CITY’ – Listen

July 3, 2015 XS Noize

With spring giving way to summer at long last, raucous Manchester four-piece Spring King have welcomed the season in style, gaining the first ever play on Zane Lowe’s long-awaited Apple Music / Beats1 worldwide radio […]

YEARS & YEARS - set to release debut album and announce UK tour
Gigs

YEARS & YEARS – set to release debut album and announce UK tour

July 2, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh off the back of announcing full details of their debut album and a brand new single ‘Shine’, Years & Years are now share details of their biggest UK tour to date for October. 2015 […]

REVIEW: MEEQ - INHERIT REBIRTH EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: MEEQ – INHERIT REBIRTH EP

July 2, 2015 Lori Gava

Sometimes in the crazy music world of post record industry dominance we find worthy musical projects are given short shift and allowed to fade into the ether. Some genres are more susceptible to this phenomena […]

GLEN HANSARD'S new album "DIDN'T HE RAMBLE" set for September release
New Music

GLEN HANSARD’S new album “DIDN’T HE RAMBLE” set for September release

July 2, 2015 XS Noize

Didn’t He Ramble, the second solo outing from acclaimed singer songwriter Glen Hansard, will be released September 18 via Anti- Records. The new album is his first in over three years and follows 2012’s solo […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE DIG - "4th of July" - Listen / Download
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE DIG – “4th of July” – Listen / Download

July 2, 2015 XS Noize

New York City ethereal rock quartet The Dig share a brand new track for free download and streaming today, and it’s a timely reminder of independence, titled “4th of July”. Listen to “4th of July” […]

GENGAHR - share video for 'Haunter' - Watch
Gigs

GENGAHR – share video for ‘Haunter’ – Watch

July 1, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from the bands recently released debut album ‘A Dream Outside’, Gengahr return with a stripped back video of evocative early b-side ‘Haunter’. Felix Bushe – “Although ‘Haunter’ isn’t on our debut album, it […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MG - MG
New Music

MARTIN GORE – shares ‘Pinking’ Remixed by Christopher Berg – Listen

July 1, 2015 XS Noize

Listen to the intense, pulsing remix of the new electronic Martin Gore track ‘Pinking’, taken from his critically acclaimed solo project MG and remixed by Swedish producer, DJ and musician, Christoffer Berg. ‘Pinking’ is one […]

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR - to tour North America with The Fall of Troy, followed by headlining dates with Mylets & Blis
Gigs

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR – to tour North America with The Fall of Troy, followed by headlining dates with Mylets & Blis

July 1, 2015 XS Noize

Northern Ireland’s And So I Watch You From Afar announce North American tour dates in support of their acclaimed new album Heirs. ASIWYFA play a few weeks with The Fall of Troy in September before […]

AWOLNATION - announce brand new single + Reading & Leeds Festival appearances
Gigs

AWOLNATION reveal official video for new single ‘I Am’ – Watch

July 1, 2015 XS Noize

LA electro-rock sensations AWOLNATION have revealed the official video for their brand new single ‘I Am’. The band teamed up with director Hayley Young on the concept of the ‘I Am’ music video, for a […]

THE FRATELLIS - announce new album 'Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied' and new shows
New Music

THE FRATELLIS – announce new single ‘Baby Don’t You Lie To Me!’

July 1, 2015 XS Noize

The Fratellis have announced details of their new single ‘Baby Don’t You Lie To Me!’, taken from their new album ‘Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied’, out 21st August on Cooking Vinyl. ‘Baby Don’t You Lie To […]

MARK MORRISS - covers Sisters Of Mercy's 'Lucretia' for new album
New Music

MARK MORRISS – covers Sisters Of Mercy’s ‘Lucretia’ for new album

July 1, 2015 XS Noize

Mark Morriss is a bit of a buzz-word right now with The Bluetones frontman recently announcing a reunion tour for this September, with many of the dates close to selling out. This album is the […]

CASPIAN - premiere new single, their first new material in 3-years
New Music

CASPIAN – premiere new single, their first new material in 3-years

July 1, 2015 XS Noize

Atmospheric rock band Caspian is thrilled to announce Dust & Disquiet, a brand new studio LP which is set for release on September 25th, 2015 via Triple Crown Records. Dust & Disquiet is the band’s […]

PETE MACLEOD - Streams new track ‘MINOTAUR’ - listen
New Music

PETE MACLEOD – Unveils video for new track ‘Minotaur’ – Watch

June 30, 2015 XS Noize

Introducing Pete MacLeod. Hailing from Glasgow and recently signed by Alan McGee’s Creation Management, Pete has been working with renowned producer Youth (Pink Floyd, The Verve, Primal Scream) to craft an eclectic dance record, showcasing […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: PESKY - KEEP ME
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: PESKY – KEEP ME

June 30, 2015 David McElroy

Pesky are a seven piece from Cumbria made up of 10-12 year olds and they’ve just released their debut track Keep Me from their forthcoming ep Smells Like Tween Spirit which, I have to say, is really rather […]

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