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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 […]

          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 […]

          Peter Gabriel
          News

          Peter Gabriel releases fourth o/i track ‘Till Your Mind Is Shining’ during Pink Full Moon

          April 2, 2026

          The pink full moon, sees the release of Till Your Mind Is Shining the fourth track to be taken from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “To my ears it’s the closest I get to a […]

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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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THE SLOW READERS CLUB - Release powerful new single 'Lunatic' ahead of major Autumn UK tour
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB – Unveil tense new video for ‘Lunatic’

November 2, 2017 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club have unveiled the striking new video for powerful current single: ‘Lunatic’ (out now on the Modern Sky label). With reference points in the harrowing story of Robert Stroud ‘The Birdman of […]

TUNE-YARDS - Announces new album and single
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TUNE-YARDS – Announces new album and single

October 24, 2017 XS Noize

TUNE-YARDS’ magnum opus will arrive on 19th January in the form of new album I can feel you creep into my private life. Thematically, the twelve new songs tackle race, politics, intersectional feminism and environmental […]

CABBAGE - unveil the new video for their current single ‘Kevin’, Watch Now
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CABBAGE – unveil the new video for their current single ‘Kevin’, Watch Now

October 24, 2017 XS Noize

Cabbage have today unveiled the new video for their current single ‘Kevin’, available now on Infectious Music. Co-starring cult Manchester busking band The Piccadilly Rats, the video was shot earlier this month in Piccadilly Gardens […]

DHANI HARRISON - Announces debut solo album with first single
Gigs

DHANI HARRISON – Releases video for ‘All About Waiting’, taken from his first solo album

October 20, 2017 XS Noize

Dhani Harrison unveiled the music video for his first single ‘All About Waiting’ from the new album IN///PARALLEL released earlier this month. Harrison gave what Rolling Stone deemed a “scorching” performance of the single last […]

WATCH: Hey Charlie reveal new video for 'Young + Lonesome'
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WATCH: Hey Charlie reveal new video for ‘Young + Lonesome’

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

‘Young and Lonesome’ is the brand new video from hotly tipped female fronted 3-piece Hey Charlie. Taken from an EP of the same name, this is the debut release from the London based trio who […]

Manchester ‘Neu Cinematic’ four-piece EMBERS have announced the release of new single 'Until The Dawn' - Listen
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Manchester four-piece EMBERS announce new single ‘Drowning’- Watch Video

October 10, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester ‘Neu Cinematic’ four-piece Embers have announced the release of new single Drowning through AWAL and available for download via iTunes on November 24th. Inspired by the cinematic, including composer John Murphy and artists such […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
Gigs

THE SHERLOCKS – Announce biggest UK headline tour to date

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

Following the recent success of their debut album, ‘Live For The Moment’, The Sherlocks have today announced their biggest UK headline tour to date in February 2018 (full dates below). The tour will go on […]

THE BOXER REBELLION - Share Video For Brilliant New Track - 'What The F**k', Watch Now!
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THE BOXER REBELLION – Share Video For Brilliant New Track – ‘What The F**k’, Watch Now!

October 4, 2017 XS Noize

“What The Fuck” – the latest song from the London-based band The Boxer Rebellion – is a reflective monologue, a note to self, aimed at cutting through the noise of the socially and politically turbulent […]

CHRIS REARDON - Shares video for 'Acid Rain' - Watch HERE
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CHRIS REARDON – Shares video for ‘Acid Rain’ – Watch HERE

October 3, 2017 XS Noize

Chris Reardon has just released his ‘From The Outside In’ EP, a collection of songs about dealing with changing circumstances; being an emotional voyeur and how the outside world affects you. The opening track from […]

Twitter All-Star James Blunt To Release His New Album ‘The Afterlove’ In March 1
Gigs

JAMES BLUNT – Has unveiled a striking new video for his moving single, ‘Don’t Give Me Those Eyes’

September 28, 2017 XS Noize

James Blunt has unveiled a striking new video for his moving single, ‘Don’t Give Me Those Eyes’, which is out now. Directed by Travis Kopach of Rad Brooklyn, the video stars James and Brazilian Victoria’s […]

U2 unveil the official video for "You’re The Best Thing About Me,” Watch Now!
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U2 unveil the official video for “You’re The Best Thing About Me,” Watch Now!

September 27, 2017 XS Noize

U2 have released the official video for “You’re The Best Thing About Me,” the first single from their highly anticipated 14th album, Songs of Experience set for release later this year. The video, directed by […]

COURTNEY BARNETT AND KURT VILE Share New Single “CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST” - WATCH VIDEO HERE
Gigs

COURTNEY BARNETT AND KURT VILE Share New Single “CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST” – WATCH VIDEO HERE

September 26, 2017 XS Noize

By now you would have heard that Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile, two of the most accomplished songwriters of their generation, are releasing a very special collaborative album, “Lotta Sea Lice” October 13th – at […]

THE HORRORS Reveal Stunning New Track - ‘MACHINE’ - Listen Now! 1
Gigs

THE HORRORS – Reveal striking yet strange new video for ‘Something to Remember Me By’.

September 26, 2017 XS Noize

The Horrors have revealed a striking yet strange new video for ‘Something to Remember Me By’. Director Max Weiland said: “this video is a comment on society’s obsession with celebrity and the music industry’s attempt […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Spirit
Gigs

DEPECHE MODE – Release Cover Video Of DAVID BOWIE’S “HEROES” On Song’s 40th ANNIVERSARY…

September 22, 2017 XS Noize

After including a cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” in their Global Spirit Tour set list in Europe and North America, Depeche Mode today released a video of their haunting, emotionally-charged version of the song. The […]

Bjork Releases New Song - 'The Gate' - Listen Here
News

BJORK – Shares video for ‘The Gate’ – Watch Now!

September 18, 2017 XS Noize

Björk today releases the music video for ‘The Gate’ which is the first single from her forthcoming ninth studio album. Directed by long-time collaborator Andrew Thomas Huang, with creative direction by Björk, Alessandro Michele and […]

BILLY BRAGG - Announces new song ‘King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood’ - Listen HERE
New Music

Listen to ‘WHY WE BUILD THE WALL’ the new single from BILLY BRAGG

September 1, 2017 XS Noize

Billy Bragg, who will play Rivfest in Warrington this weekend before heading out to North America for the first leg of his ‘Bridges Not Walls’ tour at the end of September, releases a new single […]

FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD to release special-edition vinyl 2LP & CD of classic debut album 'WELCOME TO THE PLEASUREDOME'
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FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD to release special-edition vinyl 2LP & CD of classic debut album ‘WELCOME TO THE PLEASUREDOME’

September 1, 2017 XS Noize

With three huge No.1 hit singles plus a multi-million selling 1984 No.1 debut double album to back them up, it’s difficult to over-estimate Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s impact upon British pop music in the mid-Eighties. […]

NOTHING BUT THIEVES - Reveal new track "Broken Machine"
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NOTHING BUT THIEVES – Reveal new track “Broken Machine”

September 1, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Nothing But Thieves reveal an exclusive performance of their new track “Broken Machine”, the title track from their second album released next week. Check it out BELOW. The band’s highly anticipated second album, “Broken […]

LIAM GALLAGHER Announces Belfast, Ulster Hall gig In Support Of Debut Solo Album 'As You Were'
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LIAM GALLAGHER Announces Belfast, Ulster Hall gig In Support Of Debut Solo Album ‘As You Were’

August 31, 2017 XS Noize

After playing sets full of emerging classics and old favourites at the Reading and Leeds Festivals, Liam Gallagher can now announce the first arena tour of his solo career. Representing his first tour following the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Gordon Raphael -  'I Sleep On The Radio'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Gordon Raphael – ‘I Sleep On The Radio’

August 29, 2017 XS Noize

“This is the latest single from my upcoming new album, and it was done live with my new band The Half Full Flashes in Stuttgart. I really like working with these musicians, as they are […]

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