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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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          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 […]

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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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Get the latest album reviews and music reviews from your favourite global bands and artists. Featuring new Album Reviews, from Rock, Indie, Electronic, Alternative, Pop, and much more. All the best new music!

Track of the Day: BRAGGARTS - 'Different Light'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: BRAGGARTS – ‘Different Light’

June 9, 2017 XS Noize

Swiss electro-rockers Braggarts have released their new single Different Light today via Waterfall Of Colours Records. The pulsating indie-rock song is powered by jagged guitars and pounding drums alongside dark melodies and is the first […]

Album Review: STEVENS, MUHLY, DESSNER, and MCALISTER - 'Planetarium'
Album Reviews

Album Review: STEVENS, MUHLY, DESSNER, and MCALISTER – ‘Planetarium’

June 8, 2017 Lori Gava

Aficionados of the musical artists Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner and James McAlister have a great treat in store. The quartet’s much anticipated June 9th release “Planetarium” represents a convergence of musical brilliance. It […]

Live Review: SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC - Belfast Waterfront 1
Live Reviews

Live Review: SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC – Belfast Waterfront

June 7, 2017 XS Noize

Simple Minds moved on up to Belfast’s Waterfront last night on their extensive UK Acoustic tour. Playing under a glittering chandelier Simple Minds had the usual ‘up for it’ Belfast crowd going from the start […]

Classic Album Revisited: SUFJAN STEVENS - 'Seven Swans'
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: SUFJAN STEVENS – ‘Seven Swans’

June 6, 2017 Lori Gava

Singer/Songwriter Sufjan Stevens has made a career of confounding expectations. His love of genre jumping and collaborating is the thing of legends. Still a relatively young performer at the age of 41 he has amassed […]

TORA announce debut album 'Take A Rest', listen to new single 'Another Case'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TORA – “TAKE A REST”

May 29, 2017 Amanda Stock

Sitting at over 20 million streams, having played the likes of Glastonbury and Falls Festival, an Australian support slot with RUFUS under their belt and a series of forthcoming UK / European shows in October, […]

Tooth-&-Nail-Promo-4
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: TOOTH & NAIL – ‘TROUBLED TIMES’

May 26, 2017 XS Noize

Fast-rising Grunge-Blue duo Tooth & Nail release their timely new single Troubled Times on today, Friday 26th May. The swaggering blues-rock anthem takes an acerbic swipe at Trump/Brexit politics and comes armed with festival-ready singalong […]

Review: U2 - THE JOSHUA TREE – 30th Anniversary Edition
Album Reviews

Review: U2 – THE JOSHUA TREE – 30th Anniversary Edition

May 26, 2017 Lori Gava

Once upon a time in long ago 1986, U2 stood on the precipice of international acclaim. The band had scored solid critical praise for their prior albums “War” and “The Unforgettable Fire” and had amassed […]

Track of the Day: PARTISAN - 'Too Late'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: PARTISAN – ‘Too Late’

May 23, 2017 XS Noize

Partisan return with ‘Too Late’ a song that marks a change of direction for the Indie Rock band. Embracing a funkier sound, the single sees Partisan deliver a rallying cry against the backdrop of the […]

Album Review: THE CHARLATANS – 'Different Days'
Album Reviews

Album Review: THE CHARLATANS – ‘Different Days’

May 18, 2017 Sandra Blemster

On the back of 2015’s Modern Nature (critically acclaimed getting into the Top Ten album chart with a lifetime achievement award from Q magazine) comes the Charlatans thirteenth album. Different Days is released on Friday […]

Album Review: LIFE - 'Popular Music'
Album Reviews

Album Review: LIFE – ‘Popular Music’

May 17, 2017 Lori Gava

Unsigned or signed the baby band Life is a force to be reckoned with; they hold great potential in reviving the Punk Genre for the 21st Century. Their debut album “Popular Music” launches on May […]

LEA PORCELAIN Announce Debut Album - 'Hymns To The Night' + Unveil Short Film 1
Album Reviews

Album Review – LEA PORCELAIN – ‘Hymns To The Night’

May 16, 2017 Amanda Stock

Rising German electronic post punk duo, Lea Porcelain release their debut album “Hymns To The Night” on 16th June 2017. Unusually to accompany the album they have also released a short introductory film “This Is […]

Track of the Day:  Club Drive - “Spare Time”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CLUB DRIVE – “VOYAGER”

May 15, 2017 Amanda Stock

Keeping up their unshakeable momentum, British guitar-pop band, Club Drive have released their brand new single, ‘Voyager’. Matching the band’s seamless fervour with earworm melodies, the new track fuses sparkling guitar lines with positive vibes […]

Album Review: SLOWDIVE by SLOWDIVE
Album Reviews

Album Review: SLOWDIVE by SLOWDIVE

May 14, 2017 Lori Gava

Slowdive released their much anticipated self titled comeback release on May 5th. Oh how times change and the adage that hindsight is 20/20 is proven true once again. The band could probably write one hell of […]

Album Review: NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS - Lovely Creatures: The Best of NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS
Album Reviews

Album Review: NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS – Lovely Creatures: The Best of NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS

May 12, 2017 Lori Gava

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds started their illustrious career in 1983 in Melbourne, Australia. Nick with his cohorts have become famed for their prolific and inspired works that have spanned numerous genres and musical […]

Track of the Day: MARK FERNYHOUGH - 'Steal My Love'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: MARK FERNYHOUGH – ‘Steal My Love’

May 10, 2017 XS Noize

English born, Berlin based artist Mark Fernyhough most recently seen opening for Suede during two sell out tours announces the release of his single ‘Steal My Love’ – an epic swoon of romance, drama & […]

Review: THE MANIC STREET PREACHERS – Send Away the Tigers 10th anniversary edition
Album Reviews

Review: THE MANIC STREET PREACHERS – Send Away the Tigers 10th anniversary edition

May 8, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Welsh band the Manic Street Preachers are re-issuing their 2007 album Send Away The Tigers as a 10th anniversary album offering 2cd and a DVD bookset. The band stated Send Away The Tigers was a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BLONDAGE - “STONED”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: BLONDAGE – “STONED”

May 8, 2017 Amanda Stock

Danish electronic duo Blondage (comprising of Esben Andersen and Pernille Smith-Sivertsen) have released their new single “Stoned” – a badass love anthem for the summer of 2017. With a production full of attitude and playfulness, […]

Album Review: COLIN STETSON – All This I Do For Glory
Album Reviews

Album Review: COLIN STETSON – All This I Do For Glory

May 5, 2017 Fionn Crossan

Avant-garde Saxophonist Colin Stetson returns in 2017 to bring us his first non-collaborative album in nearly four years, since the final installation in his “New History Warfare” album series. Stetson has been busy the past […]

Track of the Day: .IMP - ‘SEX & POWER’
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: .IMP – ‘SEX & POWER’

May 5, 2017 XS Noize

London-based dark-pop collective .imp release their debut single Sex & Power today Friday 5th May. The topical opening track of their debut EP was inspired by the dizzying last 12 months in politics and society, and […]

Album Review: GORILLAZ – Humanz
Album Reviews

Album Review: GORILLAZ – Humanz

May 4, 2017 Helen Russell

It is safe to say that Gorillaz are back. After 7 years since their previous album The Fall, it is safe to say that Humanz provides us with the same sound that was produced back […]

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