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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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BLUR RETURN! -  New Album 'THE MAGIC WHIP' Out April 27th - Listen to new track 'Go Out' here 2
New Music

BLUR – reveal ‘There Are Too Many Of Us’ from ‘The Magic whip’ – Watch video

March 20, 2015 XS Noize

Blur have dropped a brand new song from their upcoming album. ‘There Are Too Many Of Us’ is available to download on iTunes with the accompanying music video shot on the band’s phones and tablets. […]

HELENA JOHNSON - Shares video 'TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT',   Watch here!
Gigs

HELENA JOHNSON – Shares video ‘TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT’, Watch here!

March 19, 2015 XS Noize

Soulful and slick, Helena Johnson has created and mastered a unique and powerful sound that’s showcased perfectly in her new single ‘Take Me Home Tonight’ . Originally from North Yorkshire and now based in Liverpool, […]

PIKARA - Shares video for 'This Hollow' Watch here!
New Music

PIKARA – Shares video for ‘This Hollow’ Watch here!

March 19, 2015 XS Noize

Pikara is the solo project from Sara Johanne who grew up on Rindö, Sweden, an island outside Stockholm where she studied violin at Malungs Folkhogskola. Though Sara Johanne currently resides in the sinuous hills of […]

WATCH 'SPOON' PERFORM ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
Gigs

WATCH ‘SPOON’ PERFORM ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

March 19, 2015 XS Noize

Last night, Spoon performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live during the show’s week-long Austin, TX residency. The band’s performance included fiery renditions of “Rainy Taxi” and “I Just Don’t Understand” – both off their critically-praised eighth […]

THE BLACK RYDER - share “Let Me Be Your Light” video - watch
New Music

THE BLACK RYDER – share “Let Me Be Your Light” video – watch

March 18, 2015 XS Noize

The Black Ryder have premiered their new video for “Let Me Be Your Light” from their forthcoming album “The Door Behind The Door” (due for UK release on 20th April 2015). “The film for The […]

Of Monsters And Men / Announce New Album + Share New Single 'Crystals' - Listen
Gigs

Of Monsters And Men / Announce New Album + Share New Single ‘Crystals’ – Listen

March 18, 2015 XS Noize

Of Monsters and Men are very pleased to announce details of their second album, for release this Summer. The Icelandic quintet will release ‘Beneath The Skin’ on 8th June through Island Records. ‘Beneath The Skin’ […]

COURTNEY BARNETT - PLAYS ELLEN, Watch here! & ANNOUNCES 2015 SXSW SCHEDULE
Gigs

COURTNEY BARNETT – PLAYS ELLEN, Watch here! & ANNOUNCES 2015 SXSW SCHEDULE

March 17, 2015 XS Noize

Courtney Barnett’s highly anticipated debut Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit is out next week via Mom+Pop Music with excitement for the record at fever pitch. Yesterday Barnett and her band […]

JOHNNY MARR: To release Depeche Mode classic for Record Store Day - Listen
New Music

JOHNNY MARR: Shares video for Record Store Day track ‘I Feel You’ – Watch

March 17, 2015 XS Noize

Johnny Marr is set to mark this year’s Record Store Day with a numbered limited edition 7″ release of his interpretation of Depeche Mode’s 1993 classic “I Feel You”. Johnny played the track live during […]

WOLF ALICE:  announce debut album, 'My Love Is Cool'- stream new single 'Giant Peach'
Track Of The Day

WOLF ALICE – ‘Giant Peach’ – Watch video

March 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following the news of their debut album My Love Is Cool, London’s Wolf Alice have now unveiled the video to new single ‘Giant Peach’. Directed by S’blood, the video to ‘Giant Peach’ is a true […]

MUSE - RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM “DRONES”, RELEASED IN THE UK ON JUNE 8 2
New Music

Check out the video for “Psycho” the new song from MUSE – here!

March 12, 2015 XS Noize

The first single from the album, “Dead Inside”, will debut the week of March 23rd. In the meantime Muse have premiered the album track “Psycho”, via their YouTube channel. The song is available worldwide now […]

HBO unveil trailer for KURT COBAIN documentary -  'Montage of Heck' - Watch
News

HBO unveil trailer for KURT COBAIN documentary – ‘Montage of Heck’ – Watch

March 12, 2015 XS Noize

The first trailer for the forthcoming HBO documentary of late Nirvana leader Kurt Cobain – titled Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck – has surfaced following the film’s premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. If the […]

DUKE SPECIAL: Has announced further details about his 4th studio album ‘Look Out Machines!’
Gigs

DUKE SPECIAL – To release new album ‘Look Out Machines!’ on April 6th

March 12, 2015 XS Noize

Duke Special has announced details about his 4th studio album ‘Look Out Machines!’ will be released April 6th 2015 on Stranger Records. The Ulster born singer songwriter and gramophone impresario, has superbly crafted this new […]

SPECTOR ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE 'ALL THE SAD YOUNG MEN' - Listen
Track Of The Day

SPECTOR – ‘All The Sad Young Men’ – Listen

March 12, 2015 XS Noize

Spector are back with their new single ‘All The Sad Young Men’ out NOW!. The track is taken from their upcoming sophomore record, the follow up to their Top 20 debut ‘Enjoy It While It […]

Simple-Minds-BigMusic
New Music

SIMPLE MINDS: To release ‘SPARKLE IN THE RAIN’, 5-DISC BOX SET

March 11, 2015 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their hugely acclaimed Top 15 album, Big Music, on March 16th, Universal Music Catalogue will release a five-disc box set of Simple Minds’ SPARKLE IN THE RAIN. It will be […]

ORLANDO SEALE AND THE SWELL - Filthy Hope
New Music

ORLANDO SEALE & THE SWELL – Share New Video for Filthy Hope – Watch

March 10, 2015 XS Noize

Orlando Seale & the Swell have just shared the video for ‘Filthy Hope’ which is to be released alongside ‘All Of The Dogs’ as a double a-side single on 23rd March. ‘Filthy Hope’ explores the […]

VINCE CLARKE - Reveals exclusive DJ mix for Festival Mute Mexico - Listen
New Music

VINCE CLARKE – Reveals exclusive DJ mix for Festival Mute Mexico – Listen

March 9, 2015 XS Noize

Listen to a specially created DJ mix from Vince Clarke ahead of Festival Mute Mexico 2015, presented by Punto De Encuentro. The festival, on Saturday 21 March 2015, takes place at Valentín Gómez Farías in […]

THE DIG - Stream new album ' You and I' - Listen
Album Stream

THE DIG – Stream new album ‘ You and I’ – Listen

March 9, 2015 XS Noize

New York City ethereal rock quartet The Dig premiere the surrealist short film for two tracks from their recent You & I album, “Cold Afternoon” and “So Alone” today via global arts & culture site […]

The Waterfall, My Morning Jacket’s First Album in Four Years, Set for 4th May
Gigs

The Waterfall, My Morning Jacket’s First Album in Four Years, Set for 4th May

March 9, 2015 XS Noize

On 4th May, My Morning Jacket are set to return with their seventh full-length album, The Waterfall via ATO Records. Recorded in Stinson Beach CA, The Waterfall is the follow-up to Circuital, which was ranked […]

Noel-Gallagher
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS latest album is the fastest-selling album of 2015 so far

March 8, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will be celebrating today as his second album ‘Chasing Yesterday’ has shot straight to the top of the UK charts. The album which was released on Monday has sold 89,000 […]

I AM KLOOT: To release live album, 'Hold Back The Night' in April
New Music

I AM KLOOT: To release live album, ‘Hold Back The Night’ in April

March 6, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester’s majestic rock trio I Am Kloot are back with a new live album ‘Hold Back The Night’. Made up of material taken from band’s 2013 ‘Let It All In’ tour, this impressive collection captures […]

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