Get To Know… Rhys Lewis
With the release of his debut album pushed back to 10th July, we meet the Oxford-based songwriter.
22nd April 2020
Archive
22nd April 2020
Next In Line: Caro
Sonic nerds and lyrical explorers, out to challenge alt‑J for the odd-pop crown.
22nd April 2020
DIYsolation: #12 with Gus Dapperton
Streaming directly to your sofa on Thursday at 5pm (UK time)!
22nd April 2020
21st April 2020
The Magic Gang to create love songs for fans
The group are penning custom songs for those separated by self-isolation.
21st April 2020
Westerman shares title track from upcoming album ‘Your Hero Is Not Dead’
His debut album is set to land on 5th June via Play It Again Sam.
21st April 2020
100 gecs unleash ‘gec 2 Ü’ (Remix) video, featuring Dorian Electra
The weird and wonderful new video was filmed during their first week of self-isolation.
21st April 2020
Jack Garratt releases “dance song about the end of times” ‘Better’
It’s the newest glimpse into his upcoming second album ‘Love, Death & Dancing’.
21st April 2020
Glass Animals unveil ‘Quarantine Covers Part 1’
Frontman Dave Bayley has covered Nirvana’s‘ Heart Shaped Box’ and Lana Del Rey’s ‘Young & Beautiful’.
21st April 2020
Bright Eyes offer up new song ‘Forced Convalescence’
It’s the second song lifted from their upcoming new album.
21st April 2020
Vistas share glistening new track ‘Summer’
It’s the newest song from their forthcoming debut album ‘Everything Changes In The End’.
21st April 2020
20th April 2020
Nadine Shah shares title track from new album ‘Kitchen Sink’
Her brand new record is set to land on 5th June.
20th April 2020
Animal Magnetism: Glass Animals
When drummer Joe was involved in a traumatic accident in 2018, the future seemed uncertain. But, less than two years later, the band are back with a new outlook and a renewed sense of optimism.
20th April 2020
DIYsolation: #11 with The Ninth Wave
Streaming live to your sofa on Tuesday 21st April at 5pm!
20th April 2020
Foals reschedule UK 2020 tour
“We can’t wait. Until then stay safe.”
20th April 2020
Affectionately unveils new song ‘then you came along’
The Jay Som collaborator reveals his latest slice of dreamy alt-pop.
20th April 2020
Public Practice bust some moves in new ‘My Head’ video
It comes ahead of the release of their debut album ‘Gentle Grip’.
20th April 2020
Do Nothing share ‘Contraband’ video
Filmed in frontman Chris Bailey’s back garden during self-isolation.
20th April 2020
17th April 2020
Shards and Isolation Choir unveil ‘Inside I’ll Sing’
Featuring an all-star line-up including Alt-J’s Joe Newman, Douglas Dare, Anna Meredith and more.
17th April 2020
Gaz Coombes & Danny Goffey’s The Hotrats reveal homemade video for new cover of Kelis’ ‘Milkshake’
The Supergrass duo share the visuals created by Gaz under lockdown.
17th April 2020
Tyler, The Creator remixes La Roux’s ‘Automatic Driver’
The funky number gets some off-the-wall Tyler charm.
17th April 2020
Pohoda Festival postponed until 2021
“In the meantime, we will do things the way the situation allows us, and of course we will work to make Pohoda 2021 a powerful personal gathering full of great art again.”
17th April 2020
Rina Sawayama shares tongue-in-cheek ‘XS’ video
The new visuals come on the day of the release of her debut album ‘SAWAYAMA’.
17th April 2020
Kasabian announce cancellation of Leicester Victoria Park Show
“We are absolutely gutted to not be able to play our beloved hometown this summer.”
17th April 2020
Charli XCX releases ‘forever’ video
The debut track from her upcoming album ‘how i’m feeling now’ gets some fan-made visuals.
17th April 2020
Bon Iver shares new song ‘PDLIF’
The band is donating 100% of ‘PDLIF’ proceeds to Direct Relief.
17th April 2020
Florence + The Machine releases soothing new song ‘Light Of Love’
And all proceeds will go to Intensive Care Society COVID-19 Fund.
17th April 2020
Jehnny Beth offers up new track ‘Innocence’
The new song is accompanied by a video shot at rehearsal for her live show.
17th April 2020
End Of The Road: Riz Ahmed
Last month, the acclaimed actor and Swet Shop Boys frontman dropped surprise album ‘The Long Goodbye’. A comment on Brexit and racial tension in Britain, he explains why he had no choice but to react.
17th April 2020
The Neu Bulletin (Blanketman, Raia Was, Children Of The State and more!)
DIY’s essential, weekly (kinda) guide to the best new music.
17th April 2020
DIYsolation: #10 with Fred Macpherson
The Spector frontman is taking over our Instagram this Sunday at 7pm!
17th April 2020
Tracks: The Streets, Phoebe Bridgers, Alison Mosshart and more
The biggest and best tracks of the past few weeks, rounded up and reviewed.
17th April 2020
16th April 2020
Laura Marling – Song For Our Daughter
4-5 Stars
Laura’s lessons to an imaginary daughter deliver with understated power.
16th April 2020
Rina Sawayama - SAWAYAMA
4 Stars
A smart pop record that’s doused in self-awareness.
16th April 2020
Jerskin Fendrix — Winterreise
4 Stars
An exciting debut that puts a unique spin on an already groundbreaking movement.
16th April 2020
Lido Pimienta — Miss Colombia
3-5 Stars
A vibrant, accessible introduction to her boundary-defying body of work.
16th April 2020
EOB — Earth
2-5 Stars
Too indirect and underplayed.
16th April 2020
The 1975 to release ‘If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know)’ next week
Set your alarms for 23rd April, pals.
16th April 2020
Christine and the Queens releases new bop ‘I disappear in your arms’
The new song is lifted from her surprise ‘La vita nuova’ EP.
16th April 2020
Lauv shares ‘Modern Loneliness’ video
The heartwarming new visuals were shot via Screen Record on his iPhone.
16th April 2020
Car Seat Headrest unleash new track ‘Hollywood’
The punchy new track comes from their forthcoming album ‘Making A Door Less Open’.
16th April 2020
Jamie xx unveils new song ‘Idontknow’
It’s his first solo release since 2015’s ‘In Colour’.
16th April 2020
Rina Sawayama releases new song ‘Bad Friend’
It comes ahead of her debut album release on Friday (17th April)!
16th April 2020
Muzz announce self-titled debut album
Interpol’s Paul Banks, producer/multi-instrumentalist Josh Kaufman and drummer Matt Barrick have also shared new track ‘Red Western Sky’.
16th April 2020
Sorry unveil ‘Perfect’ video
The vid was created whilst in isolation, “using an iPhone, a little strobe light and some black food colouring”.
16th April 2020
See double in Declan McKenna’s new ‘The Key to Life on Earth’ video
The creepy new visuals feature The End of The F***ing World star Alex Lawther.
16th April 2020
Pottery share new single ‘Hot Like Jungle’
It’s the latest lifted from their debut album ‘Welcome To Bobby’s Motel’.
16th April 2020
15th April 2020
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard reenact classic film scenes in ‘Hollywood Actors’ video
It’s the latest song lifted from their upcoming debut EP ‘Non-Stop’.
15th April 2020
Dan Croll announces third album ‘Grand Plan’
And he’s sharing both the title track and new song ‘Work’ to celebrate.
15th April 2020
Tim Burgess releases ‘Laurie’ video
The new visuals come ahead of the release of his new album ‘I Love The New Sky’.
15th April 2020
On Trend: Lynks Afrikka
Taking anxiety to the club and proving that most things are best served with a side of humour, Lynks Afrikka is putting on a party, and everyone’s invited.
15th April 2020
DIYsolation: #9 with Glass Animals
Streaming live to your sofa on Thursday 16th April at 5pm!
15th April 2020
Mellah shares new song ‘Family Fun’
It’s the latest look into the South London multi-instrumentalist’s debut album.
15th April 2020
14th April 2020
The Streets link up with Tame Impala on new track ‘Call My Phone Thinking I’m Doing Nothing Better’
It’s the first taster of eagerly-awaited new mixtape ‘None Of Us Are Getting Out Of This Life Alive’.
14th April 2020
Orpine unveil new song ‘Two Rivers’
The duo share the second single from forthcoming full-length ‘Grown Ungrown’.
14th April 2020
The Night Café share ‘Please’ isolation video
The new visuals were filmed via the quartet’s webcams while in self-isolation.
14th April 2020
Alison Mosshart releases debut solo single ‘Rise’
It’s also accompanied by a self-directed new video.
14th April 2020
Hayley Williams gets nostalgic on new track ‘My Friend’
Her latest song is lifted from her upcoming May debut solo album.
14th April 2020
Roxy Girls unleash new track ‘Dirtier’
The post-punk four-piece have also announced their brand new EP, ‘A Wealth Of Information’.
14th April 2020
Orlando Weeks confirms debut solo album ‘A Quickening’
And he’s shared gorgeous new video for latest track ‘Blood Sugar’ to celebrate.
14th April 2020
Safe In Sound: Purity Ring
Determined to break the cycle of relentless touring and recording, the five-year process of ‘Womb’ has been something of a leisurely pursuit. A certified homebody, Megan James wouldn’t change a thing.
14th April 2020
11th April 2020
Djo: “I didn’t just want to be a dumb actor who releases an album”
Best known as the floppy-haired heartthrob of Stranger Things, Joe Keery’s not-so-secret musical side project has now established him as psych-pop’s most intriguing new talent.
11th April 2020
10th April 2020
EOB enlists Laura Marling for new track ‘Cloak Of The Night’
The new song is lifted from his forthcoming debut album ‘Earth’.
10th April 2020
Charli XCX releases new song ‘Forever’
It’s our first taste of her brand new album ‘how i’m feeling now’.
10th April 2020
Liam Gallagher to play free show for NHS workers
“They do an incredible job, we are very lucky to have them. LG x”
10th April 2020
Rico Nasty unleashes new track ‘Popstar’
The new banger is accompanied by a video shot in her basement during quarantine.
10th April 2020
Devenny 404 releases ‘Running Man’
It’s the latest solo release from the Dirty Hit-signed collective.
10th April 2020
100 gecs share ‘gec 2 Ü’ (Remix) featuring Dorian Electra
The new track is taken from their upcoming album ‘1000 gecs & The Tree of Clues’.
10th April 2020
Do Nothing take us through their debut EP ‘Zero Dollar Bill’
Released today (10th April), frontman Chris Bailey takes us through the Nottingham newcomers’ stellar debut.
10th April 2020
9th April 2020
The Strokes — The New Abnormal
4-5 Stars
The Strokes seem to have finally remembered exactly how magical they can be.
9th April 2020
Do Nothing — Zero Dollar Bill
4-5 Stars
One of the most complete EPs of 2020 so far.
9th April 2020
Omar Apollo unveils new track ‘Imagine U’
The Mexican-American artist reveals his latest funk-pop number.
9th April 2020
Declan McKenna reveals ‘Zeros’ track list
His new record is set to land on 21st August.
9th April 2020
The Lazy Eyes share new track ‘Tangerine’
The Sydney quartet give us our latest glimpse into their upcoming debut EP.
9th April 2020
Gorillaz release third Song Machine episode ‘Aries’
Featuring Peter Hook and Georgia!
9th April 2020
Phoebe Bridgers announces second album ‘Punisher’
And she’s spoiling us with brand new track ‘Kyoto’ too!
9th April 2020
Manic Street Preachers to play two special shows paying tribute to NHS staff
The shows will take place at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena this December.
9th April 2020
Daði Freyr officially releases ‘Think About Things’
Watch the viral sensation from the Icelandic artist.
9th April 2020
Pale Waves, Sports Team, Marika Hackman, Self Esteem & more to play our DIYsolation Festival!
An Easter bank holiday knees up, live from your living room.
9th April 2020
mxmtoon announces new ‘dawn’ EP
The Brooklyn-based singer is also sharing lead track ‘lessons’.
9th April 2020
Wallows share 90s-inspired ‘OK’ video
The shimmering indie gem gets some energetic visuals.
9th April 2020
BST Hyde Park 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus
“We look forward to welcoming you back in 2021.”
9th April 2020
8th April 2020
Self Esteem announces new ‘Cuddles Please’ EP
The new four-track record will contain reworking of tracks from her debut album ‘Compliments Please’.
8th April 2020
Alfie Templeman shares disco-infused pop bop ‘Happiness In Liquid Form’
The track was also co-written by Vaccines main man Justin Young!
8th April 2020
Brad Stank unveils new track ‘Breathing Like A Baby’
The song features Philly-based rapper Ryshon Jones.
8th April 2020
The Beths announce new album ‘Jump Rope Gazers’
The indie-pop quartet have also released lead track ‘Dying To Believe’.
8th April 2020
Sébastien Tellier releases ‘Domestic Tasks’
The new track is lifted from his forthcoming sixth studio album ‘Domesticated’.
8th April 2020
NZCA LINES takes us on an “all singing, all dancing journey” in new ‘Pure Luxury’ video
“We set out to make a gender-reversed Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and this is where we ended up. Enjoy.”
8th April 2020
Get To Know… Remi Wolf
Unleashing her new banger ‘Woo!’ today, we meet the vibrant Californian pop star.
8th April 2020
7th April 2020
Charli XCX announces new album ‘how i’m feeling now’
“For me, staying positive goes hand in hand with staying creative, and so that’s why I’ve decided I’m going to use this isolation time to make a brand new album from scratch.”
7th April 2020
Summer Camp release ‘Love Of My Life’ video
The ‘Romantic Comedy’ cut gets some matching rom-com visuals.
7th April 2020
Wide Awake Festival to move launch to 2021
“It is our responsibility to take your safety and those around us as our main consideration and with that in mind Wide Awake will save its launch until 2021. ”
7th April 2020
Westerman unveils new track ‘Waiting On Design’
The dreamy newbie is taken from his debut album ‘Your Hero Is Not Dead’.
7th April 2020
Ghostpoet shares new single ‘Nowhere To Hide Now’
The blistering new’un is lifted from his forthcoming record ‘I Grow Tired But Dare Not Fall Asleep’.
7th April 2020
6th April 2020
(Sandy) Alex G releases new bop ‘rosebush’
The new track follows last year’s ‘House of Sugar’ album.
6th April 2020
Willie J Healey announces new album ‘Twin Heavy’
He’s also sharing new track ‘True Stereo’ to celebrate.
6th April 2020
Laura Marling confirms seventh solo album ‘Song For Our Daughter’
And it’s being released this Friday (10th April)!
6th April 2020
Grimes shares ‘You’ll Miss Me When I’m Not Around’ video
The ‘Miss Anthropocene’ cut visuals come with a bit of a twist.
6th April 2020
Live At Leeds announces rescheduled date
The one-day event will now take place in November.
6th April 2020
The Strokes unveil new song ‘Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus’
The new bop comes ahead of the release of ‘The New Abnormal’ this Friday (10th April).
6th April 2020
Grace Jones’ Meltdown Festival to move to 2021
“Stay safe, stay home and see you next year!”
6th April 2020