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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 […]

        • 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
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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
          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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REVIEW: SHARON VAN ETTEN -  I Don't Want To Let You Down EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: SHARON VAN ETTEN – I Don’t Want To Let You Down EP

June 22, 2015 Jamie Gibson

I Don’t Want To Let You Down is a somewhat surprisingly quick follow up to Sharon Van Etten’s highly acclaimed album Are We There? released around the same time last year with 4 brand new […]

ALBUM REVIEW: TESS PARKS & ANTON NEWCOMBE - I DECLARE NOTHING
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TESS PARKS & ANTON NEWCOMBE – I DECLARE NOTHING

June 21, 2015 Lori Gava

On June 29th Tess Parks & Anton Newcombe release the results of their exciting collaborative effort entitled I Declare Nothing. It is an enticing and tempting creation that combines Newcombe’s legendary psychedelica with Tess Park’s smoldering […]

MOGWAI – MUSIC INDUSTRY 3 FITNESS INDUSTRY 1 EP
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: MOGWAI – Olympia theatre, Dublin

June 21, 2015 Fionn Crossan

Mogwai, Scottish Post-Rock pioneers, are currently on a tour of shows celebrating their 20th anniversary of being a band. As part of this tour the band came back to the Olympia Theatre in Dublin for […]

IRON MAIDEN - announce brand new album 'The Book Of Souls'
New Music

IRON MAIDEN – announce brand new album ‘The Book Of Souls’

June 19, 2015 XS Noize

IRON MAIDEN’s eagerly awaited new studio album The Book Of Souls will be released globally on 4th September through Parlophone Records (Sanctuary Copyrights/BMG in the U.S.A.). It was recorded in Paris with their longstanding producer […]

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

THE FRATELLIS – Announce UK tour

June 19, 2015 XS Noize

Following the news of their new album ‘Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied’, The Fratellis are proud to announce a 12 Date UK tour for November 2015. The headline tour, includes a show at London’s Electric Ballroom, […]

THE CHEAP THRILLS - Release new single 'Rusty' 13 July - listen
New Music

THE CHEAP THRILLS – Release new single ‘Rusty’ 13 July – listen

June 19, 2015 XS Noize

The Cheap Thrills’ release their new single ‘Rusty’ on July 13th, encapsulating the band’s energy and youth with an added Psych/Pop vibe. Aged just eighteen and nineteen, the band have already headlined 02 Academy shows, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FIONA SOE PAING - HEARTBEAT
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: FIONA SOE PAING – HEARTBEAT

June 19, 2015 David McElroy

Fiona Soe Paing featured as one of my New Bands of 2015 a while ago, a feature that was borne of my failure to pick up on her superb work earlier than this year. Rather […]

ALBUM REVIEW: GENGAHR - A DREAM OUTSIDE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: GENGAHR – A DREAM OUTSIDE

June 19, 2015 Thomas S. Day

North London’s psych-pop four piece Gengahr release their Debut LP A Dream Outside on 16th June. Falsetto vocals and psychedelic guitars bathed in a good measure of melancholic beauty makes this album a stand-out contender […]

LIVE REVIEW: SWANS - MANDELA HALL, BELFAST
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: SWANS – MANDELA HALL, BELFAST

June 18, 2015 Marcus Millar

Swans are notorious for being one of the loudest and most brutal live acts ever and while they have greatly differentiated and softened up over the past thirty years, they show absolutely no sign of […]

ROBIN GUTHRIE & MARK GARDENER - Release new album 'Universal Road'
New Music

ROBIN GUTHRIE & MARK GARDENER – Release new album ‘Universal Road’

June 18, 2015 XS Noize

Universal Road is the new album by Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) and Mark Gardener (Ride). Their former bands’ work ought to give hints as to where a collaboration between the pair might lead, but this […]

RATATAT - New LP: “Magnifique” - out 17th July - Listen to tracks
New Music

RATATAT – New LP: “Magnifique” – out 17th July – Listen to tracks

June 18, 2015 XS Noize

Next month, RATATAT, the duo of Evan Mast and Mike Stroud, will release their fifth studio album Magnifique on July 17 via Because. The 14-track album includes the recently released single “Cream On Chrome,” which […]

JAMIE XX Announces "In Colour" Tour Dates And Reveals "Gosh" Video
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: JAMIE XX – IN COLOUR

June 18, 2015 David McElroy

Jamie XX’s debut solo album follows the excellent Gil Scott Heron collaboration We’re Not Here which was one of 2011’s best albums. Like the first The XX album, it was innovative and a breath of […]

EDITORS - reveal epic new track: 'Marching Orders' - listen here!
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EDITORS – reveal epic new track: ‘Marching Orders’ – listen here!

June 18, 2015 XS Noize

Editors follow ‘No Harm’, their first new music in two years which “leaked” via a hidden track on a Play It Again Sam label sampler, with the release of a further new song, ‘Marching Orders’ […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FASSINE - 'Sunshine' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: FASSINE – ‘Sunshine’ – Listen

June 18, 2015 XS Noize

‘Sunshine’, the first single to be taken from Fassine’s debut album ‘Dialectik’ (due 2016) is an electronic hymn of Industrial scale. It terrifies, yet elates in an anthemic way, painting an image of dystopia for […]

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MUSE – DEBUT AT NUMBER ONE AROUND THE WORLD

June 17, 2015 XS Noize

DRONES, the seventh studio album from UK-trio MUSE debuted at Number One on the Billboard Top 200 Chart selling 84,200 units its first week. The album, released on June 8th by Warner Bros. Records, is […]

CALTARILLOZ - premiere new video for 'Z The Psychopath' - WATCH
New Music

CALTARILLOZ – premiere new video for ‘Z The Psychopath’ – WATCH

June 17, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in 2009, CalatrilloZ are a progressive symphonic rock/metal quintet hailing from London. Fresh out of a serious of successful UK shows, the operatic five piece are now ready to release their debut album ‘Palms […]

Listen to MILTON STAR - 'Things Fall Apart'
New Music

Listen to MILTON STAR – ‘Things Fall Apart’

June 17, 2015 XS Noize

Milton Star follow their hugely successful double A side record ‘Salvation’ and ‘Sorryville’ with the release of their new single ‘Things Fall Apart’. The track is another example of duo Alan Wyllie and Graeme Currie’s […]

GHOSTPOET - shares Boxed In remix of 'X Marks The Spot'
New Music

GHOSTPOET – Shares video for new single ‘Sorry My Love, It’s You Not Me’ with LUCY ROSE

June 17, 2015 XS Noize

On his return from recent European live excursions, Ghostpoet – Obaro Ejimiwe, is pleased to announce a new single, the wonderfully titled ‘Sorry My Love, It’s You Not Me’ for release on 31st July through […]

Download / listen to new track ‘CAN’T TAKE IT’ from SEXTILE
New Music

Download / listen to new track ‘CAN’T TAKE IT’ from SEXTILE

June 17, 2015 XS Noize

Today we’re excited to introduce a brand new band. Taking their name from an astrological term relating to harmony and the ease of expression of two conflicting elements, LA’s Sextile today give away their first […]

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

PETE MACLEOD – Streams new track ‘MINOTAUR’ – listen

June 17, 2015 XS Noize

Pete MacLeod. Hails 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 his […]

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