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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 […]

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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 […]

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        • 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
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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
          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
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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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Track of the Day: WARM DIGITS (featuring Field Music) - “End Times"
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: WARM DIGITS (featuring Field Music) – “End Times”

February 15, 2017 XS Noize

Memphis Industries have announced the signing of electronic duo WARM DIGITS (AKA Newcastle-based Andrew Hodson and Steve Jefferis). Their first emission is the track “End Times” (featuring Field Music). A new album, loosely themed around […]

Track of the Day: Little Dragon - 'High'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Little Dragon – ‘High’

February 14, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Grammy-nominated band Little Dragon release their first new music since their critically- acclaimed 2014 album, Nabuma Rubberband. The song, entitled ‘High’, is a smouldering marriage of percolating electronics and the laid-back R&B melodies the […]

Album Review: The Pigeon Detectives - Broken Glances
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Pigeon Detectives – Broken Glances

February 14, 2017 Helen Russell

English indie rock band from Leeds, The Pigeon Detectives, are back with their 5th album Broken Glances. Which follows platinum selling debut album Wait for Me, gold selling 2nd album Emergency, Up Guards & At […]

Album Review: Elbow - Little Fictions
Album Reviews

Album Review: Elbow – Little Fictions

February 13, 2017 Lori Gava

Esteemed Alternative Indie band Elbow released their seventh studio album “Little Fictions” on February 3rd. The album is a follow up to the band’s 2015 EP “Lost Worker Bee”. The returning super heavy weight champion […]

Track of the Day: Shrinking Minds - 'Something Better'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Shrinking Minds – ‘Something Better’

February 9, 2017 XS Noize

Formed in January 2014, Shrinking Minds have wasted no time in gathering a reputation as one of the most twisted, raucous and exciting new bands in Liverpool. A reputation built around their energetic live performances […]

Track Of The Day | Meadowlark - 'About You Now'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day | Meadowlark – ‘About You Now’

February 8, 2017 XS Noize

Meadowlark have announced details of a new EP of late night reworks entitled ‘Nocturnes’ for release on March 10th via Believe Recordings (James Vincent McMorrow, Gavin James). The ‘Nocturnes’ EP is a collection of cinematic […]

Track of the Day: The Chainsmokers - 'Paris'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Chainsmokers – ‘Paris’

February 7, 2017 XS Noize

Kicking off 2017 with a bang, the three-time multi-platinum and Grammy®-nominated artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers (comprised of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart) have revealed their brand new single “Paris”-  watch the brand new lyric video […]

Track of the Day: BlackWaters - ‘Down'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: BlackWaters – ‘Down’

February 6, 2017 XS Noize

BLACKWATERS launch into 2017 with a ripe slice of high-octane indie in the shape of new single: ‘Down’. The latest release from these tempestuous teen upstarts arrives at the peak of their first nationwide live […]

Live Review: Green Day, Leeds First Direct Arena, 05/02/17 2
Live Reviews

Live Review: Green Day, Leeds First Direct Arena, 05/02/17

February 6, 2017 Clair McAllister

Green Day w/support from The Interrupters, Leeds First Direct Arena, 05/02/17 It’s been a long 4 years, but it was with great pleasure that Green Day graced the First Direct Arena in Leeds to set […]

Album Review: BLACKFIELD - V
Album Reviews

Album Review: BLACKFIELD – V

February 3, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Blackfield is a collaboration between English musician, Steven Wilson and founder of rock band Porcupine Tree, and Israeli rock singer Aviv Geffen. Geffen, a follower of Porcupine Tree he invited the band in the year […]

Depeche Mode To Release New Single “Where’s The Revolution” on February 3rd 1
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Depeche Mode – ‘Where’s The Revolution’

February 3, 2017 David McElroy

After months of near frenzied anticipation among the Depeche Mode fanbase, the band are back with the release of their new single Where’s The Revolution. Go on any Depeche forum, Twitter, Facebook and more and […]

Album Review: Dave Hause - 'Bury Me In Philly'
Album Reviews

Album Review: Dave Hause – ‘Bury Me In Philly’

February 2, 2017 Clair McAllister

When it comes to fronting bands, Dave Hause certainly has an impressive resumé, having led The Curse, The Loved Ones, and most recently, The Falcon. Also a seasoned veteran of the Revival Tour, performing alongside […]

Review: Billy Bragg & Joe Henry – Live at St. Patricks Cathedral 1
Live Reviews

Review: Billy Bragg & Joe Henry – Live at St. Patricks Cathedral

January 31, 2017 Fionn Crossan

In August 2016, Billy Bragg, world-famous song-writer and political activist, joined forces with Grammy-award winning artist American artist Joe Henry and released Shine A Light: Field Recordings From The Great American Railroad. This album’s recordings […]

Track of the Day: The Answer - 'In This Land'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Answer – ‘In This Land’

January 30, 2017 XS Noize

Following the recent success of their much heralded and critically acclaimed studio album Solas, The Answer are pleased to announce the first radio single from that record, ‘In This Land’, to be released on St […]

Classic Album Revisited: The Cure - Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: The Cure – Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me

January 30, 2017 Lori Gava

The Cure has been around as a band since 1976. Their arrival on the music scene coincided with the end of disco and the beginnings of Punk in the UK. Although not entirely Punk artists […]

Track of the Day: Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles - 'Substitute'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles – ‘Substitute’

January 27, 2017 XS Noize

This energetic new track premiered earlier this month on BBC Introducing/BBC Radio Wales with Adam Walton. The station has since playlisted it with spins by Lisa Gwilym sitting in for Bethan Elfyn, and weekday presenters […]

Track of the Day: Leif Vollebekk - “Into The Ether”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Leif Vollebekk – “Into The Ether”

January 26, 2017 XS Noize

Montreal singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leif Vollebekk has unveiled the second song from his forthcoming album ‘Twin Solitude’. ‘Twin Solitude’ was born out of recalibration; Leif changing his approach to songwriting and exploring musical ideas that […]

Album Review: The Dears - Times Infinity Volume One
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Dears – Times Infinity Volume One

January 25, 2017 Lori Gava

On February 3rd Canadian Orchestra Dark Pop band The Dears will be releasing their sixth studio album Times Infinity Volume One. The Dears are one of the foundational bands in the Canadian Indie Renaissance of […]

Track of the Day: Peter118 - Radio
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Peter118 – Radio

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

Originally the solo project of Peter Field, formerly of Stoke-based Punk bands Senseless and Ambassadors of Shalom, Peter118 stormed onto the scene with the release ‘Make It Or Break It’ EP in 2014, when Field […]

Album Review: Julie Byrne - Not Even Happiness
Album Reviews

Album Review: Julie Byrne – Not Even Happiness

January 19, 2017 Lori Gava

Up and coming Folk singer Julie Byrne releases her sophomore effort Not Even Happiness on January 27th. The album is the follow up to her 2014 debut Rooms with Walls and Windows. The debut scored […]

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