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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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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
          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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GRUFF RHYS JOINS DIONNE BENNETT FOR TWISTED DUET - MARRIED 2 ME - listen
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GRUFF RHYS JOINS DIONNE BENNETT FOR TWISTED DUET – MARRIED 2 ME – listen

January 20, 2015 XS Noize

Romance isn’t dead, but it’s on rocky ground as singer-songwriter Gruff Rhys detours from his American Interior odyssey to join fellow Super Furry Animal, Dafydd Ieuan in The Earth’s three-minute, synth-laden ‘love’ song. The soaring […]

NOEL GALLAGHER REVEALS NEW SINGLE, AND DELUXE ALBUM TRACKLIST, LISTEN HERE
New Music

BEHIND THE SCENES OF NOEL GALLAGHERS NEW VIDEO – watch

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a Noel Gallagher video? well look no further. Have a sneaky look below at The making of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds new video ‘The Ballad […]

GHXST 'NOWHERE EP' out on 26th January
New Music

GHXST ‘NOWHERE EP’ out on 26th January

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of a few infectious singles, Brooklyn-based doom/blues trio GHXST return with the release of ‘Nowhere EP’ on 26th January through CLUB.THE.MAMMOTH. The EP has been recorded over the last year between New […]

PANDA BEAR - PANDA BEAR MEETS THE GRIM REAPER
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PANDA BEAR – PANDA BEAR MEETS THE GRIM REAPER

January 19, 2015 David McElroy

Recently, Noah Lennox a.k.a. Panda Bear gave an interview to The Quietus where he talked about his favorite thirteen albums. They ranged from the ‘Enter The Wu Tang’ to King Tubby’s ‘Roots Of Dub’ to […]

SOAK - B A NOBODY
New Music

SOAK PREMIERES NEW TRACK ‘SEA CREATURES’ – listen

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

Zane Lowe premiered SOAK’s new single ‘Sea Creatures’ as tonight’s Future Exclusive on BBC Radio 1, you can now stream it below! It’ll be available on iTunes, Spotify from tomorrow, along with a tour announcement. […]

LITTLE LAPIN TO RELEASE 'REMEMBER THE HIGHS' SINGLE IN FEB
New Music

LITTLE LAPIN TO RELEASE ‘REMEMBER THE HIGHS’ SINGLE IN FEB

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter Little Lapin has been making her mark on audiences all over the world, from New Zealand where she was based for five years, to New York where she recently performed the last leg […]

MANCUNIAN ALT ROCKERS 'PEUR' RELEASE NEW SINGLE
New Music

MANCUNIAN ALT ROCKERS ‘PEUR’ RELEASE NEW SINGLE

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

The song is called Hollow Skies and is being released through Ruby Music. The track is being released exclusively in Canada on Feb 17th and then the rest of the World on 9th March. Peur, […]

JAMES ATKIN EX EMF TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM 'A COUNTRY MILE' THROUGH PLEDGE MUSIC
New Music

JAMES ATKIN ‘CORRESPONDER’ DEBUT SOLO SINGLE – listen

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

James Atkin “Corresponder” – Debut Solo Single ATK Records – Impact Date: Feb 2nd 2015 As song says, “Long Time Listener, First Time Corresponder”…. James Atkin’s debut solo single “Corresponder” sees him returning to his […]

THE UNTHANKS SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'FLUTTER' - watch
New Music

THE UNTHANKS SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘FLUTTER’ – watch

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

When The Unthanks released ‘Last’ in 2011, Uncut wrote that “The Unthanks seem to regard folk music the same way Miles Davis regarded jazz: as a launch pad for exploring the wider possibilities”. Two years […]

THE DECEMBERISTS - MAKE YOU BETTER
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THE DECEMBERISTS – MAKE YOU BETTER

January 19, 2015 Lori Gava

The much anticipated seventh release by The Decemberists entitled What a Terrible World What a Beautiful World comes out on January 20. In the run up to the event, the band has released the fourth track […]

MARK RONSON - UPTOWN SPECIAL
Album Reviews

MARK RONSON – UPTOWN SPECIAL

January 18, 2015 Lori Gava

Mark Ronson renowned and prolific producer has released his fourth “Solo” release Uptown Special The first single Uptown Funk has already hit number one in both the UK and America charts. Ronson is perhaps better known […]

CHEATAHS SHARE NEW SINGLE 'SUNNE' - listen
New Music

CHEATAHS SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘SUNNE’ – listen

January 17, 2015 XS Noize

Cheatahs have gifted us another track from their forthcoming Sunne EP, and the title track is every bit as optimistic as you were last week about your New Year resolutions. Luckily, Cheatahs bright new outlook […]

PETITE NOIR RELEASES NEW EP 'THE KING OF ANXIETY' IN JANUARY 2015
New Music

PETITE NOIR SHARES NEW TRACK ‘SHADOWS’ – listen

January 17, 2015 XS Noize

Petite Noir has shared the track ‘Shadows’, taken from his forthcoming EP, ‘The King Of Anxiety, which is released digitally next week. ‘Shadows’ embraces more electronic influences than previous track ‘Chess’, but once again showcases […]

WINDHAND'S DORTHIA COTTRELL SHARES "KNEELER" - listen
New Music

WINDHAND’S DORTHIA COTTRELL SHARES “KNEELER” – listen

January 17, 2015 XS Noize

Windhand’s thunderous front woman, Dorthia Cottrell has delivered us a remarkable solo album carrying ten songs written over the span of a decade and exhibits Dorthia’s palpable vocals and lyrics that push into a new […]

AVID DANCER ANNOUNCES DEBUT LP 1ST BATH OUT APRIL 14TH
New Music

AVID DANCER ANNOUNCES DEBUT LP 1ST BATH OUT APRIL 14TH

January 17, 2015 XS Noize

Jacob Dillan Summers has been many things. A sheltered fundamentalist Christian kid. A world champion drumline drummer. A marine. A lovesick transplant to icy Alaska. But in July 2014, he was just a man stabbing […]

GENERATIONALS - NEW ALBUM 'ALIX'
New Music

GENERATIONALS UNLEASH ‘REVIVER’ VIDEO – watch here

January 17, 2015 XS Noize

2014 saw Generationals release their sunny fourth studio album Alix and cover the better part of North America playing sold out shows supporting it. Released last fall, the record comprises the band’s signature blend of […]

THE VERONICAS TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED ALBUM FEBRUARY 23RD
New Music

THE VERONICAS TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED ALBUM FEBRUARY 23RD

January 16, 2015 XS Noize

The Veronicas, who are currently Top 5 in the iTunes chart and Top 10 in the official midweeks with their single ‘You Ruin Me’, will release their eagerly awaited third album, THE VERONICAS, on February, […]

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS TO RELEASE BIOGRAPHY 'THE RISE OF THE SUPER FURRY ANIMALS' IN 2015
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SUPER FURRY ANIMALS TO RELEASE BIOGRAPHY ‘THE RISE OF THE SUPER FURRY ANIMALS’ IN 2015

January 16, 2015 XS Noize

A biography based on Super Furry Animals will be released in 2015. The Rise of the Super Furry Animals, written by music journalist Ric Rawlins, will hit stores in February this year. Rawlins, formerly digital […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS NOMINATED FOR BRIT AWARD
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THE WAR ON DRUGS NOMINATED FOR BRIT AWARD

January 16, 2015 XS Noize

Today sees more accolades for Philly’s finest with The War On Drugs being nominated for INTERNATIONAL GROUP at this year’s BRIT AWARDS, alongside the likes of Foo Fighters and The Black Keys. The BRIT Award […]

NICK EDWARD HARRIS
New Music

NICK EDWARD HARRIS PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR ‘CALM YOUR DEMONS’ – watch

January 16, 2015 XS Noize

Nick Edward Harris dances with his demons for new video… Nick Edward Harris has premiered his new video for his first sing ‘Calm Your Demons’. ‘Calm Your Demons’ is evidence of Harris’ progression, and captivates […]

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