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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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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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Track of the day: The best current tracks from all the current bands / artists from all music genres recommended by xs noize daily.

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Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE SAILMAKERS – ‘PREACH PREACH PREACH’

August 10, 2015 Marty Clarke

In the short time since putting their heads above the parapet in 2012, the Sailmakers folk rock sound has changed somewhat and has seen a shift towards the purple haze side of the airwaves. A […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: APRIL TOWERS - 'A LITTLE BIT OF FEAR'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: APRIL TOWERS – ‘A LITTLE BIT OF FEAR’

August 7, 2015 XS Noize

April Towers will release their brand new single ‘A Little Bit Of Fear’ on 28th August. The Nottingham-based duo have been creating a buzz since the beginning of the year thanks to their incendiary singles […]

THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION - share "Mountain" video
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TRACK OF THE DAY: THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION – “Give Up Your Dreams” (Neil Finn remix) – Listen / Download

August 6, 2015 XS Noize

The Phoenix Foundation are set to return with their kaleidoscopic new studio album Give Up Your Dreams this Friday 7th August. Read our 7/10 review of the album HERE. Neil Finn of Crowded House and […]

FRANK TURNER - Streams New Track - 'Mittens' - listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: FRANK TURNER – ‘Glorious You’

August 5, 2015 XS Noize

Frank Turner has unveiled another new track, ‘Glorious You’, taken from his forthcoming new studio album, “Positive Songs For Negative People”, out August 7th through Xtra Mile Recordings and Polydor Records. Available as an instant […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DA7 - 'Dopamine Fiend' (watch banned video)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DA7 – ‘Dopamine Fiend’ (watch banned video)

August 4, 2015 XS Noize

As DJs Double Agent 7’s mission is to play killer floorfillers from the 50s & 60s all exclusively on vinyl 45s. Blending elements of Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Do Wop, Rockabilly and 60s […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: TIM MUDDIMAN & THE STRANGE - ROLLING STONES
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: TIM MUDDIMAN & THE STRANGE – ROLLING STONES

August 3, 2015 XS Noize

Tim Muddiman and The Strange releases their second single “Rolling Stones” after a global response from the debut track “Wildwood Stone.” Extensive worldwide radio play, international blogs and buzzing fans from the UK to Australia […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: TONGUES - RELIGION
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: TONGUES – RELIGION

July 30, 2015 David McElroy

Tongues are one of the bands I’ve featured on my ongoing New Bands 2015 series (right here) and they caught my ear because the superb Colours In The Dark and Anymore were two of the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CAVEMOUTH - 'DEEP WATER'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CAVEMOUTH – ‘DEEP WATER’

July 29, 2015 XS Noize

Cavemouth are a primal lo-fi funk four-piece who sound as though they live on the wilds of Exmoor on a strict diet of roadkill, making music to keep the neighbours away and lure the foxes […]

HIDDEN CHARMS - Announce new single + Full UK Tour
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TRACK (S) OF THE DAY: HIDDEN CHARMS – “DREAMING OF ANOTHER GIRL” / “LONG WAY DOWN”

July 28, 2015 XS Noize

London four-piece HIDDEN CHARMS release their AA debut single “Dreaming of Another Girl” / “Long Way Down” which is released by B3SCI Records / Deltasonic Records. Available on iTunes, Spotify , Apple Music and Limited […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: RODNEY CROMWELL - 'Barry was an arms dealer' (Video)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: RODNEY CROMWELL – ‘Barry was an arms dealer’ (Video)

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Rodney Cromwell recently released his debut LP ‘Age of Anxiety’ on Happy Robots Records, introducing the modern electronic lover to some epic retro future synth music. Strongly influenced by artists such as OMD, New Order, […]

THE ANTLERS -  Announce 'The Antlers In London' live album
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE ANTLERS – ‘Director’ (Dave Harrington Remix)

July 24, 2015 XS Noize

Proclaimed by Pitchfork.com as “one of the most interesting indie rock bands working,” Brooklyn band The Antlers have released a powerful reimagining of their track “Director” created by musician and producer Dave Harrington, renowned for […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: HOLY HOLY - 'Sentimental and Monday'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: HOLY HOLY – ‘Sentimental and Monday’

July 23, 2015 XS Noize

‘Sentimental & Monday’ is the newest track from the band, which last week hit the Top 20 chart of Hype Machine and was listed as ‘Track of the Day’ on Q magazine. Says Timothy Carroll […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CLIFF LOTHAR – THE SNOW IS FALLING
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CLIFF LOTHAR – THE SNOW IS FALLING

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

In early 2013, Cliff Lothar seemingly appeared out of thin air with the ‘White Savage’ EP, released on legendary Dutch label Viewlexx. It was a unique sounding release, which quickly gained widespread support. White Savage […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BRING ME THE HORIZON - 'Happy Song'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: BRING ME THE HORIZON – ‘Happy Song’

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

Sunday, July 12th 2015 saw the much anticipated unveiling of a brand new track by Sheffield’s finest, Bring Me The Horizon. ‘Happy Song’ was the ‘rockest’ record on Dan Carter’s rock show. 2013 saw Bring […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOXIE KICKS - 'SO ALIVE' - Listen / Download
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOXIE KICKS – ‘SO ALIVE’ – Listen / Download

July 20, 2015 XS Noize

Introducing Moxie Kicks, who release their debut single ‘So Alive’ on July 31st 2015. Mixed by Chris Potter (The Verve, U2) the song is an upbeat indie stomper, drenched in harmonies and arpeggiated guitars reminiscent […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: AARON WRIGHT - 'ROB A BANK' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: AARON WRIGHT – ‘ROB A BANK’ – Listen

July 18, 2015 XS Noize

Flying a Machine (out August 10th) is the second studio album from Edinburgh singer/songwriter Aaron Wright. Produced by Francis MacDonald from Teenage Fan Club (the second time that the pair have work together), Aaron Wright […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LA LUZ - ‘Don't Wanna Be Anywhere’ - Listen
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: LA LUZ – ‘Don’t Wanna Be Anywhere’ – Listen

July 17, 2015 XS Noize

Seattle surf-noir band La Luz have unveiled their new track ‘Don’t Wanna Be Anywhere’. Their Ty Segall-produced sophomore LP Weirdo Shrine drops August 7th via Hardly Art. Brimming with throbbing bass, tricky stickwork, haunted organs, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: IAIN MORRISON - 'EAS' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: IAIN MORRISON – ‘EAS’ – Listen

July 16, 2015 XS Noize

Iain Morrison has premiered his new song ‘Eas’ (taken from the album of the same name) with Folk Radio, who describe it as “music that will cut you adrift from this world”. Gaelic for ‘cascading […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEMOB HAPPY - 'Wash It Down' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEMOB HAPPY – ‘Wash It Down’ – Listen

July 15, 2015 XS Noize

Following their critically acclaimed ‘Succubus’ single and Young & Numb EP, Brighton’s rising garage rock force Demob Happy assert themselves as one of the UK’s most exciting new bands with ‘Wash It Down’, the roaring […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPECTOR - 'STAY HIGH' (video)
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPECTOR – ‘STAY HIGH’ (video)

July 13, 2015 XS Noize

Having impressed fans and critics alike with previous singles ‘All The Sad Young Men’ and ‘Bad Boyfriend’, Spector return with new single ‘Stay High’ released August 21st on Fiction Records. Taken from their eagerly anticipated […]

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