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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
          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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          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 […]

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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
          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 […]

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        • 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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BEARS DEN release powerful new video for “Hiding Bottles” - Watch Now
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Bear’s Den at Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London

February 22, 2020 Lee Campbell

Striding out to the menacing music of ‘The Terminator’, Kevin Jones and Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den, ironically are two of most unintimidating characters in the business. Perhaps, that’s why they chose that particular intro […]

LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys at Alexandra Palace, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys at Alexandra Palace, London

February 22, 2020 Michael Barron

Being on the cusp of becoming a quarter of a century old and three years and counting since they released an LP; people would naturally question if the Boston boys would be coming back. However […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Grimes - Miss Anthropocene
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Grimes – Miss Anthropocene

February 20, 2020 Lori Gava

Claire Boucher, aka Grimes, has made more news in recent years for her romantic involvement with Elon Musk than in her musical endeavours. This is all about to change with the release of her fifth […]

LIVE REVIEW: Black Midi at Ulster Sports Club, Belfast
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Black Midi at Ulster Sports Club, Belfast

February 19, 2020 Max Pilley

A 10 pm arrival on a Saturday night. A well-oiled, sold-out crowd. The echoes of an opening half-hour set from Bo Ningen vocalist Taigen Kawabe’s hip-hop side project still permeating the air. Two years of […]

SAM LEE releases the official video for ‘The Garden Of England’ - Watch Now 2
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Sam Lee at EartH, Hackney, London

February 18, 2020 Michael Barron

As the crowd entered the seven hundred and fifty capacity Evolutionary Arts Hackney venue one could not miss a slogan deliberately laid down on the stage: “No Music On A Dead Planet”. It was clear […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Gigi Masin – Calypso
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Gigi Masin – Calypso

February 17, 2020 David Ham

The Italian, Venetian born composer, Gigi Masin has probably moved into the veteran category in the world of electronic ambient music. “Wind” was his debut album, it was privately pressed in 1986. Unfortunately, Masin’s house […]

INTERVIEW: Tim Wheeler on Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash 3
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash

February 14, 2020 Ben P Scott

It’s hard to believe that it’s been quarter of a century since Northern Irish indie pop-punk trio Ash burst onto the scene in the mid-90s. 25 years later and the group have endured, still maintaining […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Post Animal - Forward Motion Godyssey
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Post Animal – Forward Motion Godyssey

February 14, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

On their 2018 debut album When I Think Of You In A Castle, Chicago-based outfit Post Animal displayed the sort of appealing scrappiness that marked them out as a band to keep an eye on, […]

BOOK REVIEW: Hitsville UK By John Riordan and Dan Cox
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Hitsville UK By John Riordan and Dan Cox

February 13, 2020 Michael Barron

Originally released as comic segments annually as a seven-part series; these parts have now formed together to be released as a full-length graphic novel. As the title “Hitsville UK” indicates – this is a book […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ozzy Osbourne - Ordinary Man
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ozzy Osbourne – Ordinary Man

February 13, 2020 Daniel Lynch

With Ordinary Man, Ozzy Osbourne reminds us that he’s anything but.  A difficult 2019 for the Prince of Darkness resulted in the cancellation of all his tour dates and in early 2020 he revealed he’d been diagnosed […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Tame Impala - The Slow Rush
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Tame Impala – The Slow Rush

February 13, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

“Quite a show for a loner in LA / I wonder how I managed to end up in this place?” Kevin Parker’s got plenty on his mind. ‘Par for the course for someone who’s called […]

ALBUM REVIEW: ERASURE - 'Chorus' Remastered & Expanded Edition
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ERASURE – ‘Chorus’ Remastered & Expanded Edition

February 10, 2020 Chris Snoddon

Back in the late ’80s, early 90’s Erasure were riding high as synth-pop royalty having released consecutive albums from 1986 through to 1989 and embarking on a mammoth World tour supporting their Wild album. They […]

ALBUM REVIEW: La Roux - Supervision
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: La Roux – Supervision

February 7, 2020 Amanda Stock

After a six-year absence since her second album “Trouble In Paradise” La Roux is back with a new record – “Supervision” – ironically named as she quite clearly doesn’t need any supervision and on this […]

LIVE REVIEW: Howie Payne at Old Queens Head, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Howie Payne at Old Queens Head, London

February 6, 2020 Michael Barron

Howie Payne’s gigs of late have been one-man shows. So when Howie announced that he was doing his first full-band live show at the one hundred and eighty capacity venue, the Old Queens Head; this […]

LIVE REVIEW: Beverley Knight at Camden Roundhouse, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Beverley Knight at Camden Roundhouse, London

February 2, 2020 Michael Barron

Following Anaïs Mitchell’s outstanding performance at this years’  “In the Round” festival; Beverley Knight played out “In the Round” spectacularly. As part of a ten-piece band consisting of herself and a brass section and backing […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Humanist - Humanist
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Humanist – Humanist

February 1, 2020 Lee Campbell

‘Humanist’, inspired and created by musician Rob Marshall, brilliantly explores the deep and dark recesses of the human race, supported by an array of ground-breaking artists. As morality, spiralling suicide rates, the fragility of the […]

LIVE REVIEW: Anaïs Mitchell at Camden Roundhouse, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Anaïs Mitchell at Camden Roundhouse, London

February 1, 2020 Michael Barron

To celebrate the fifth year of the “In the Round” festival at the Camden Roundhouse XS Noize was invited back to hear the best of what the 2020 line up had to offer. With previous […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Nelson Can - So Long Desire
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Nelson Can – So Long Desire

January 31, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

There are bands who take a while to get a handle on their sound, and then there are those who don’t stick to a sound long enough to bother; Nelson Can certainly fall into the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Pet Shop Boys - Hotspot
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Pet Shop Boys – Hotspot

January 30, 2020 Lee Campbell

Hotspot from the Pet Shop Boys is their open, roller-coaster love-letter to Germany and more specifically, Berlin – a city that has spawned their last three releases, all produced by Stuart Price. Tennant and Lowe […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Destroyer - Have We Met
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Destroyer – Have We Met

January 29, 2020 Lori Gava

Dan Bejar, the man behind the musical entity Destroyer, has always been the master of apt sarcastic, lyrical ennui set to engaging sonics. On January 31st under his Destroyer moniker, he will release his inspired […]

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