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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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

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          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          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 […]

        • 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: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          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 […]

  • 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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Dea Matrona
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Irish rock duo DEA MATRONA release new single ‘Every Night I Want You’

April 10, 2024 XS Noize

Irish rock duo Dea Matrona today release a new single ‘Every Night I Want You’, the third offering from their highly-anticipated debut album ‘For Your Sins’, out on 3rd May.  A softer release than previous […]

The Slow Readers Club
Gigs

THE SLOW READERS CLUB return for a headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

April 9, 2024 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club are Aaron Starkie (vocals), Kurtis Starkie (guitar), James Ryan (bass), and David Whitworth (drums). They write anthemic, uplifting post-punk alt-rock songs with addictive melodies, sing-along choruses and heartfelt lyrics. The band […]

Your Future Ghost
Interviews

YOUR FUTURE GHOST – Talk “Pritty”, Professional & Artistic Evolution & Tour Plans

April 9, 2024 Rebecca Haslam

It’s always special when one artist meets another while working on a project and decides to further their professional relationship when the project is complete. That’s exactly what happened when Kate Voegele and Michael Grubbs […]

The Libertines - All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Libertines – All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade  

April 9, 2024 John Kearns

The very notion that The Libertines would release a stunning fourth album in 2024 is something that would have seemed ridiculously over-optimistic, if not utterly preposterous, twenty years ago… writes John Kearns. However, here we […]

Paraorchestra
News

Paraorchestra with Brett Anderson & Charles Hazlewood & more collaborate on ‘Death Songbook’

April 8, 2024 XS Noize

Paraorchestra, with Brett Anderson and Charles Hazlewood, have announced ‘Death Songbook’, a collaborative 12-track album featuring original compositions and re-imagining iconic songs exploring love, loss and transcendence by artists including Echo & The Bunnymen, Mercury […]

Darren Kiely
News

DARREN KIELY releases video for his newest track “Say I”

April 8, 2024 XS Noize

Free Flight Records’ pop/folk singer-songwriter Darren Kiely releases his newest track, “Say I.”  Written alongside Joe Fox and Geoff Warburton, Kiely channels his Irish candour to signal an SOS while seemingly drowning amid feelings of […]

Holding Absence
Gigs

HOLDING ABSENCE announce headline show at Limelight 2 Belfast

April 8, 2024 XS Noize

From the moment of our first breath to the very last gasp we take before we die, we never stop growing as people. Every trial and tribulation, every heartbreak, success and failure, every scar, blemish […]

Interpol
Gigs

INTERPOL celebrate seminal album ‘Antics’ with 20th anniversary show at 3Arena

April 8, 2024 XS Noize

To celebrate the anniversary of their seminal album Antics, Interpol has announced a Dublin date at the 3Arena on Sunday, 10 November, as part of their UK & Europe tour, playing the album in full. […]

MICHAEL HUTCHENCE
News

Producer DANNY SABER Releases MICHAEL HUTCHENCE’s Single ‘ONE WAY’

April 5, 2024 XS Noize

In the great pantheon of musicians transcending above mere “celebrity” status, the late MICHAEL HUTCHENCE towers over most. A consummate “rock star”, if there ever was one, he embodied the spirit and smouldering swagger of […]

EMERGE
Gigs

EMERGE – Ireland’s biggest Electronic Music Festival Announces Day Splits

April 5, 2024 XS Noize

Following a huge SOLD-OUT weekend in 2023, EMERGE, Ireland’s biggest Electronic Music Festival, is back in 2024 at Boucher Road Playing Fields on August Bank Holiday weekend. It promises to be the biggest yet, featuring […]

THOM SOUTHERN
News

Irish singer-songwriter THOM SOUTHERN shares his third single of 2024 ‘SIMILE BLUES’

April 5, 2024 XS Noize

The Irish singer-songwriter and producer has been busy in 2023 writing and producing new material in his Belfast home studio. Now, he is releasing his third single of 2024, ‘SIMILE BLUES’, via his own indie […]

Gareth Dunlop
News

GARETH DUNLOP releases new single ‘Go Down Swinging’

April 5, 2024 XS Noize

Renowned pop artist Gareth Dunlop returns with his latest offering, the emboldening single ‘Go Down Swinging’, via Zenith Cafe. The track is another incredible preview into the Belfast musician’s highly anticipated third album, ‘Welcome To […]

Glass Animals
Gigs

GLASS ANIMALS announce their 2024 global TOUR OF EARTH

April 5, 2024 XS Noize

Human Music Group Sensations Glass Animals announced their 2024 global TOUR OF EARTH today. Promoted by Live Nation, the 41-date tour will see the band headlining their career’s biggest venues. It kicks off on Wednesday, […]

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds
News

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS share trailer for new album ‘Wild God’

April 5, 2024 XS Noize

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds return with a new album, ‘Wild God’. Releasing on August 30th, the first taste of the band’s 18th studio album is the title track, which is out now. A […]

Ben Glover
News

BEN GLOVER celebrates the launch of his new album with show at The Black Box, Belfast

April 4, 2024 XS Noize

Acclaimed Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ben Glover releases his latest work, And The Sun Breaks Through The Sky, on 26 April 2024. Glover says, “This album embodies a fresh creative approach for me within the studio. […]

Pet Shop Boys
News

PET SHOP BOYS release their brand-new single ‘Dancing Star’

April 3, 2024 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys release their brand-new single, ‘Dancing Star,’ on Parlophone today. The song was inspired by the life of ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, who defected from the Soviet Union and became a global star. […]

Can Music Help You Focus on Academic Writing?
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Can Music Help You Focus on Academic Writing?

April 3, 2024 XS Noize

For many students, the process of academic writing can be a daunting and challenging task, requiring sustained focus, critical thinking, and a significant investment of time and effort; however, some individuals find that incorporating music […]

Bob Vylan – Humble As The Sun
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Vylan – Humble As The Sun

April 3, 2024 Iam Burn

In 1986, John Lydon let rip and roared, “Anger is an energy” in the cracking Public Image Ltd song, ‘Rise’. If proof were ever needed to support his claim, it would have been delivered in […]

Belsonic and Emerge
News

BELSONIC & EMERGE Music Festivals Generate Over £30 Million for Northern Ireland Economy

April 3, 2024 XS Noize

The 2023 editions of the Belsonic Festival at Belfast’s Ormeau Park and Emerge Music Festival in the city’s Boucher Fields generated additional economic activity amounting to £30.8 Million pounds. They created almost 6,000 paid employment […]

IN FOCUS// The Hives at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Hives at Rock City, Nottingham

April 1, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

Swedish rock icons The Hives electrified Rock City on March 29th, igniting the venue with infectious energy. Their dance-worthy tunes, combined with their trademark suits, transformed the atmosphere into a jubilant frenzy. From start to […]

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