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          News

          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
          News

          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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • In Focus

          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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Podcast
        • 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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Watch 'Morning Rise' by PURE PHASE ENSEMBLE 4 feat. Mark Gardener (of Ride)
New Music

Watch ‘Morning Rise’ by PURE PHASE ENSEMBLE 4 feat. Mark Gardener (of Ride)

September 29, 2015 XS Noize

Despite the fact that celebrated shoegaze pioneers RIDE are in the midst of their world tour, you can now hear the sweet vocals and guitar of frontman Mark Gardener on the latest single from Pure […]

ALBUM REVIEW - DEFEATER - ABANDONED
New Music

DEFEATER – PREMIERE NEW VIDEO ‘DIVINATION’ – Watch

September 29, 2015 XS Noize

Unlike most bands – Defeater don’t write songs so much as they write histories, and specifically the history of a never-named New Jersey family whose already troubled lives disintegrate into torment, rendered all the more […]

THE FEELING announce fifth album 'The Feeling' released on 12th February 2016 with new track 'Wicked Heart' - Listen
New Music

THE FEELING announce fifth album ‘The Feeling’ released on 12th February 2016 with new track ‘Wicked Heart’ – Listen

September 28, 2015 XS Noize

The Feeling have announced the release of their fifth album self-titled The Feeling, which will be released on 12th February 2016, with new track Wicked Heart and an exclusive show at London’s Oslo on 28th […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: HOLY HOLY - 'Sentimental and Monday'
New Music

HOLY HOLY Release track ‘History’ from Upcoming Album ‘When the Storms Would Come’ – (Video)

September 28, 2015 XS Noize

HOLY HOLY are releasing track ‘History’ from their debut album, ‘When The Storms Would Come’. The album follows the release of ‘The Pacific EP. ‘When The Storms Would Come’ was released last month in Australia, where […]

SUEDE - Release 'Dog Man Star' - 20th Anniversary Live At The Royal Albert Hall set
New Music

SUEDE – REVEAL BRAND NEW TRACK ‘OUTSIDERS’ (Video)

September 24, 2015 XS Noize

Suede reveal brand new track ‘Outsiders’, backed by the second trailer for the film ‘Night Thoughts’. The video features hypnotic, super-slo mo visuals taken from the film which accompany their new album ‘Night Thoughts’. Suede […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS - KEY MARKETS
New Music

SLEAFORD MODS – Announce ‘Invisible Britain’ film trailer and screenings

September 21, 2015 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods – Invisible Britain, part band doc, part look at the state of the nation, follows the band on their recent tour of the UK and visits places which probably don’t even exist in […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) share ‘DOUBLE TROUBLE’, the lead single from forthcoming album ‘WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW…
Gigs

PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED (PIL) – have revealed Making Of The Album film – Watch HERE!

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

AHEAD OF THEIR 23-DATE UK/EUROPE TOUR, WHICH KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER, Public Image Ltd (PiL) have revealed a ‘Making of ‘What The World Needs Now…’’ film – their critically acclaimed new album, which […]

MUSE - DRONES WORLD TOUR - SSE Arena, BELFAST & DUBLIN - ON-SALE FRIDAY !
Gigs

MUSE – DRONES WORLD TOUR – SSE Arena, BELFAST & DUBLIN – ON-SALE FRIDAY !

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Muse announced their live return with a date at The SSE Arena, Belfast on April 6th 2016. This show is part of the first list of cities/countries of what will be an extensive world tour […]

KATE BOY - ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM 'ONE'  & HEADLINE SHOW AT OSLO ON THE 2ND DECEMBER
Gigs

KATE BOY – ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM ‘ONE’ & HEADLINE SHOW AT OSLO ON THE 2ND DECEMBER

September 14, 2015 XS Noize

Stockholm’s Kate Boy have announced details of their hotly-anticipated debut album ONE released 6th November digitally and on CD and vinyl LP on Fiction Records. The electro-pop duo will follow the release with a show […]

U2 - iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 - on-sale at The SSE Arena, Belfast, 9AM tomorrow
Gigs

U2 – iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 – on-sale at The SSE Arena, Belfast, 9AM tomorrow

September 13, 2015 XS Noize

U2’s sold out iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE European Tour 2015 will finish with six home shows, being Belfast on 18th & 19th November and four shows in Dublin on 23rd + 24th, 27th + 28th November […]

COUNTING COINS - to release new single 'Don't Look Down'  1st October
New Music

COUNTING COINS – to release new single ‘Don’t Look Down’ 1st October

September 13, 2015 XS Noize

Get ready to skank, pogo, mosh, jig, polka and maybe even waltz – The sound of Counting Coins refuses to stay still, switching from ska-punk to gypsy to hip-hop and back again, several times, within […]

DAVE GAHAN & SOULSAVERS announce 'Angels & Ghosts' - 23rd October 2015
Gigs

DAVE GAHAN & SOULSAVERS announce ‘Angels & Ghosts’ – 23rd October 2015

September 10, 2015 Chris Snoddon

Just over a week ago XS Noize reported the first known details on this release that Dave Gahans eagerly expected second album, collaborating with British duo The Soulsavers was soon to be announced. At that […]

TAME IMPALA: First Official Single "'Cause I'm A Man" Shared TODAY! - Listen
Gigs

TAME IMPALA – announce tour & Soulwax Remix – listen

September 8, 2015 XS Noize

To support the recent album release of Currents, after two years of far away shows, Tame Impala return home to tour Australia and New Zealand. Good friends Mini Mansions support the boys in Australia, and […]

SUEDE - Release 'Dog Man Star' - 20th Anniversary Live At The Royal Albert Hall set
New Music

SUEDE – TO RELEASE BRAND NEW ALBUM ‘NIGHT THOUGHTS’ ON JANUARY 22ND

September 7, 2015 XS Noize

Suede will release their brand new studio album Night Thoughts on January 22nd. The album, which features a full string section, was produced by long-time Suede collaborator Ed Buller. It was recorded at SARM studios […]

CHEATAHS - announce new album, Mythologies due 30th October
New Music

CHEATAHS – unveil video for ‘Seven Sisters’, taken from Mythologie

September 4, 2015 XS Noize

Cheatahs have unveiled the visually arresting new video for ‘Seven Sisters’, taken from their forthcoming second album, Mythologies. Bassist Dean Reid says of the video, “It was directed by our good friend Conan Roberts in […]

MERCURY REV - Announce new studio album - Listen to track
Gigs

MERCURY REV unveil visually arresting video to “Are You Ready?” from the new album “The Light In You”

September 1, 2015 XS Noize

With the release of their new album The Light In You just a month away on 2nd October, MERCURY REV have today unveiled a visually arresting video to “Are You Ready?”, the band’s next single. […]

GARDENS & VILLA - SHARE VIDEO FOR "EVERYBODY"
New Music

GARDENS & VILLA – SHARE VIDEO FOR “EVERYBODY”

September 1, 2015 XS Noize

Today is a big day for Los Angeles’ Gardens & Villa. Their new record, Music For Dogs (Secretly Canadian) has been out for just over a week, and they’re sharing the video for the second […]

Scottish Instrumental Post-Rock Quartet 'VASA' Announce Debut Album ‘Colours’
Gigs

VASA – Reveal ‘Fat Ronaldo’ Video & Headline Tour Dates

August 29, 2015 XS Noize

Following a packed performance at ArcTanGent festival last weekend, Glasgow instrumental post-rock quartet VASA are pleased to reveal the video for their new single ‘Fat Ronaldo’. The band are also pleased to announce a run […]

NEW MATERIAL FROM SOULSAVERS FEAT - DAVE GAHAN
New Music

NEW MATERIAL FROM SOULSAVERS FEAT – DAVE GAHAN

August 29, 2015 Chris Snoddon

Rumours of Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan following up his work with the Soulsavers after their 2012 collaboration “The Light The Dead See” occurred around September last year, before they started to grow legs around […]

MIKE KROL - announces “Ball & Chain” European Tour + Reveals New Video For "Neighbourhood Watch"
Gigs

MIKE KROL – announces “Ball & Chain” European Tour + Reveals New Video For “Neighbourhood Watch”

August 28, 2015 XS Noize

This autumn, Mike Krol takes justice into his own hands with the Ball & Chain Tour! These dates will be the first from Krol and his squad in Europe, as well as the first since […]

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