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          The Milk Return with ‘Borderlands’ — Their Most Ambitious Album to Date

          August 15, 2025

          On 19 September, WLS Records will release The Milk’s sophisticated new album Borderlands, which features outstanding songwriting, deftly served by extraordinary musicianship, mixed with ambitious arrangements and world-class production. A lovingly crafted sonic memoir, it […]

          Silent Running
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          Belfast’s Silent Running Return with Fifth Album ‘Northstar’

          August 15, 2025

          Belfast’s Silent Running folded for a full 30 years after releasing their third album in 1989. One of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s was burned out. They had headlined numerous nights at London’s […]

          Ronboy
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          Ronboy Returns with Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring The National’s Matt Berninger

          August 15, 2025

          Ronboy, the exciting artist project of musician Julia Laws, returns with a haunting new single “Disaster” featuring The National’s frontman Matt Berninger. The track first made its debut on Matt Berninger’s North American US Tour, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2

          August 13, 2025

          We are closing in on the 58th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s death; complications from Huntington’s Disease finally sealed his fate on October 3rd, 1967. Despite the lengthy time that has passed, his fingerprints are still […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

          August 6, 2025

          When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

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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// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy

          August 15, 2025

          Nottingham’s The Level was bursting at the seams on August 11th as Grammy-winning indie-rock darlings Wet Leg brought their Moisturizer tour to town — and they didn’t just play a gig, they turned it into […]

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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 […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

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          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

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          Gigs

          Jason Derulo’s 2026 tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more

          August 10, 2025

          Jason Derulo will be touring the UK in 2026, performing at some of the UK’s grandest venues in major cities. His return promises to be unforgettable, with electrifying dance moves, chart-topping bangers, and a voice […]

          OneRepublic
          Gigs

          The ultimate guide to OneRepublic’s tour

          August 8, 2025

          Pop-rock sensation OneRepublic will bring their “Sweet Escape Tour” to Australia and New Zealand next year. With support from special guest Zara Larsson, Ryan Tedder and the crew will bring their hit songs “Counting Stars” […]

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          Everything you need to know about Metallica’s 2026 tour

          August 2, 2025

          From anthems to soulful ballads, Metallica is gearing up to take you on a unique journey through their 40-year catalogue. With no-repeat setlists, colossal stages, and an array of hard-hitting support acts, “M72 World Tour” […]

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          Interviews

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          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

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          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

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        • The Subways
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          August 13, 2025

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          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

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          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
          Podcasts

          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

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U2 announce limited edition 4-track EP exclusively for Record Store Day

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

U2 announce the release of ‘Two Hearts Beat As One / Sunday Bloody Sunday’, a limited edition, 4-track EP, celebrating the 40th anniversary of U2’s third studio album ‘War’ (1983), exclusively for Record Store Day, […]

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Gigs

U2 announce ‘U2: UV Achtung Baby Live At The Sphere’ – a special run of shows in Las Vegas

February 13, 2023 XS Noize

U2 have announced – ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At The Sphere’ – a special run of shows marking the band’s first live outing in four years – will see the world’s biggest rock band launch […]

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New Music

Tracklist revealed for ‘Songs Of Surrender’ – the new re-imagined and re-recorded album by U2

January 11, 2023 XS Noize

Island Records and Interscope today announce the release of Songs Of Surrender – a collection of 40 seminal U2 songs from across the band’s catalogue, re-recorded and re-imagined for 2023 in sessions spanning the last two years, to […]

Danny Saber
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Legendary music producer Danny Saber on working with the biggest names in music

December 4, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #111 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with legendary music producer Danny Saber who has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Michael Hutchence, Shaun Ryder, Joe […]

Bono
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BONO – STORIES OF SURRENDER book tour announced for 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Live Nation and Penguin Random House announced a 14-city book tour in support of SURRENDER: 40 Songs, One Story, the forthcoming memoir by Bono—artist, activist and U2 lead singer – which will be released […]

‘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 XS Noize

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 […]

U2 announce ‘A Celebration’ 40th-anniversary vinyl EP
New Music

U2 announce ‘A Celebration’ 40th-anniversary vinyl EP

February 16, 2022 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce the 40th-anniversary vinyl release of A Celebration, a limited edition 12” vinyl EP to celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday 23rd April 2022. A Celebration is U2’s seventh single […]

U2 announce the 30th Anniversary Edition release of their seminal album Achtung Baby 2
New Music

U2 announce the 30th Anniversary Edition release of their seminal album Achtung Baby

November 15, 2021 XS Noize

Island Records, Interscope and UMe today announce the 30th Anniversary Edition release of U2’s seminal album Achtung Baby, which will see a special Standard and Deluxe vinyl release on 19th November, ahead of a 50-track […]

U2 Share New Track ‘Your Song Saved My Life’ - From SING 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
New Music

U2 Share New Track ‘Your Song Saved My Life’ – From SING 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

November 3, 2021 XS Noize

A new U2 track titled ‘Your Song Saved My Life’ is out today. ‘Your Song Saved My Life’, the first new music from the band since 2019, is taken from the Sing 2 Original Motion […]

Windmill Lane Recording Studios announces the release of their limited edition vinyl album featuring The Cranberries, Wet Wet Wet, U2 and more 2
New Music

Windmill Lane Recording Studios announces the release of their limited edition vinyl album featuring The Cranberries, Wet Wet Wet, U2 and more

October 4, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Ireland’s Iconic Windmill Lane Recording Studios proudly announces a limited edition vinyl album in association with Universal Music Ireland. The album features artists long associated with world-famous studios such as The Cranberries, U2, Elvis […]

U2 announce 40th-anniversary vinyl release of 'Gloria' to celebrate Black Friday 3
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U2 announce 40th-anniversary vinyl release of ‘Gloria’ to celebrate Black Friday

September 14, 2021 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce the 40th-anniversary vinyl release of Gloria, a limited edition 12” yellow vinyl EP to celebrate Black Friday on Friday 26th November 2021. Originally released as a single in October […]

LOVE WELCOMES announce a new partnership with legendary U2 guitarist The Edge
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LOVE WELCOMES announce a new partnership with legendary U2 guitarist The Edge

June 14, 2021 XS Noize

Love Welcomes today announce a new partnership with legendary U2 guitarist The Edge to create and sell unique collectors-item guitar straps to help provide employment and support to refugee women. Available to pre-order from today at www.lovewelcomes.org. […]

U2 announce 'Fire' 40th anniversary release for record store day 1
New Music

U2 announce ‘Fire’ 40th anniversary release for record store day

April 7, 2021 XS Noize

U2 today announce the 40th-anniversary vinyl release of Fire, a newly remastered picture disc edition to celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday 12th June 2021. Recorded in spring 1981 during a break on the Boy […]

U2 announce 'U2: The Virtual Road' - a series of four concerts broadcast for the first time exclusively on the band’s YouTube channel 2
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U2 announce ‘U2: The Virtual Road’ – a series of four concerts broadcast for the first time exclusively on the band’s YouTube channel

March 15, 2021 XS Noize

YouTube, Island Records, Interscope, UMe, and UMC today announce U2: The Virtual Road, a series of four concerts broadcast for the first time exclusively on the band’s YouTube channel, for 48 hours only. U2: The […]

U2 announce ALL THAT YOU CANT LEAVE BEHIND - 20th anniversary reissue 2
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U2 announce ALL THAT YOU CANT LEAVE BEHIND – 20th anniversary reissue

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce the 20th Anniversary reissue of U2’s global smash hit album All That You Can’t Leave Behind. This multi-format anniversary edition release, featuring a brand new 12-track remaster of the […]

Classic Album: U2 - Achtung Baby
Classic Albums

Classic Album: U2 – Achtung Baby

July 31, 2020 Lori Gava

How time flies; in the Fall of 2022, U2’s Achtung Baby will be thirty-one years old. For myself and many others, this album not only represented some of the best of U2’s creative abilities but […]

U2 announce the release of ‘11 O’Clock Tick Tock’ exclusively for Record Store Day 1
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U2 announce the release of ‘11 O’Clock Tick Tock’ exclusively for Record Store Day

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce the release of ‘11 O’Clock Tick Tock’ on limited edition 12” transparent blue vinyl to celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday 18th April 2020. The Record Store Day release […]

A.R. RAHMAN joined U2 on stage in Mumbai last night to perform new track ‘Ahimsa’ - Watch Now
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A.R. RAHMAN joined U2 on stage in Mumbai last night to perform new track ‘Ahimsa’ – Watch Now

December 16, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary composer A.R. Rahman joined U2 on stage in Mumbai last night to perform new track ‘Ahimsa’ in celebration of the band’s first-ever visit to India. The performance also featured the debut appearance of Rahman’s […]

U2 and A.R. RAHMAN release new single, ‘Ahimsa’ - Listen Now
New Music

U2 and A.R. RAHMAN release new single, ‘Ahimsa’ – Listen Now

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

To mark U2’s first-ever visit to India, Island Records today announced the release of a new track titled ‘Ahimsa’ from U2 and legendary composer A.R. Rahman. Available to stream now on all platforms.  ‘Ahimsa’ – the Sanskrit word for non-violence – celebrates the […]

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol's Jonny Quinn - "There was a real fear amongst us that the band might be over." 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol’s Jonny Quinn – “There was a real fear amongst us that the band might be over.”

November 4, 2019 XS Noize

It’s going to be a busy end to 2019 for Snow Patrol. The band play Olympia Theatre, Dublin on 26th November and Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 28th and 29th November and other UK dates on […]

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