Black Honey — Soak
4 Stars
Continuing on their well-travelled path of taking influence from the silver screen.
13th August 2025
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13th August 2025
Conan Gray — Wishbone
3-5 Stars
His not-quite-angst meets its musical equivalent in its not-quite-alternative sound.
13th August 2025
12th August 2025
Jay Som shares new single ‘Cards On The Table’
The track gets lifted from her forthcoming fourth album ‘Belong’.
12th August 2025
Mae Muller plots London headline show, shares new video for ‘Hello Kitty’
The track gets lifted from her recently-released EP ‘My Island’.
12th August 2025
Paris Paloma schedules special ‘Goodbye Cacophony’ one-off London show
The intimate show will celebrate the first anniversary of her debut album.
12th August 2025
Just Mustard announce new album ‘WE WERE JUST HERE’
The Dundalk quintet will share the follow-up to their 2022 record ‘Heart Under’ this October.
12th August 2025
Taylor Swift reveals new album ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ on NFL podcast New Heights
The megastar appears alongside her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on the episode preview.
12th August 2025
11th August 2025
Black Honey: In The Modern World
Having carved out a reputation for cinematic storytelling and immersive performance, Black Honey are the script-loving stalwarts of the UK’s indie scene. Sometimes, though, fact is stranger than fiction, and on fourth album ‘Soak’ frontwoman Izzy B Phillips is ready to play her greatest role yet: herself.
11th August 2025
The Neu Bulletin (Night Tapes, bb sway, Westside Cowboy and more!)
DIY’s guide to the best new music.
11th August 2025
Jacob Alon announces biggest headline show to date at London’s KOKO
Their final live show of 2025 will take place after their stint supporting Kae Tempest across the UK and Europe.
11th August 2025
RAYE makes All Points East a family affair by adding sisters Absolutely and Amma to 2025 lineup
Among the other final additions are 54 Ultra, Sistra, Ava Joe, and The Two Lips.
11th August 2025
STONE make riotous return with new track ‘NEVER AGAIN’
The propulsive number explores what the band have termed “the fallout of our major label experience”.
11th August 2025
My Chemical Romance announce two huge 2026 shows at Wembley Stadium
The New Jersey band will return to the UK for the first time since their rescheduled reunion tour back in 2022.
11th August 2025
8th August 2025
Lucy Dacus surprise releases double A‑side ‘Bus Back To Richmond’ / ‘More Than Friends’
The pair of tracks follow her latest solo album, ‘Forever Is A Feeling’, which came out earlier this year.
8th August 2025
Glass Animals drop fruity new track ‘Vampire Bat’
The release coincides with the fifth anniversary of their hit 2020 album, ‘Dreamland’.
8th August 2025
Laufey unveils scenic video for gut-punch new single ‘Snow White’
The powerful visualiser was shot on location in her native Iceland.
8th August 2025
Artists across the industry join forces for Together For Palestine fundraising concert
The landmark event will feature performances from Damon Albarn, Brian Eno, Rachel Chinouriri, Bastille and many more.
8th August 2025
Deftones drop second ‘private music’ preview ‘milk of the madonna’
Their tenth album, ‘private music’, lands at the end of the month.
8th August 2025
7th August 2025
Orla Gartland shares video documentary on the making of ‘Everybody Needs A Hero’
The 20-minute clip goes behind-the-scenes at Middle Farm Studios, where she recorded her second full-length.
7th August 2025
Adam Buxton channels his inner David Byrne in madcap ‘Doing It Wrong’ video
The comedian teamed up with Metronomy’s Joe Mount to record his debut album, ‘Buckle Up’.
7th August 2025
Courting follow up ‘Lust For Life’ with visceral new number ‘the twins (1969)’
The band have also hinted that a deluxe version of their third album will arrive in due course.
7th August 2025
Wolf Alice take the reins on storming new single ‘White Horses’
The band’s hugely-anticipated next full-length, ‘The Clearing’, is out later this month.
7th August 2025
6th August 2025
Panic Shack: Young Hearts Run Free
Born from messy nights out and pints down the pub, Panic Shack may have started out as a bit of an in-joke, but with their self-titled debut, they’ve equally become a ridiculously fun breath of fresh air.
6th August 2025
Westside Cowboy drop final debut EP single ‘Drunk Surfer’
‘This Better Be Something Great’ lands this Friday via Nice Swan x Heist Or Hit.
6th August 2025
Creeper rise from the dead to confirm new album ‘Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death’
It’s due out on Halloween, obviously.
6th August 2025
Get To Know… nabeel (نبيل)
The Arabic indie project that’s building bridges and breaking new ground.
6th August 2025
Hayley Williams shares video for ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’
It’s also just been announced that the vocalist will collaborate with David Byrne to produce the original score for Netflix’s animation of The Twits.
6th August 2025
Big Thief offer up ‘Double Infinity’ double header with ‘Grandmother’ and ‘Los Angeles’
‘Grandmother’ is the first song all three members wrote together, and also features Laraaji.
6th August 2025
Ethel Cain — Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You
5 Stars
One of the very best in storytelling and atmosphere.
6th August 2025
Westside Cowboy — This Better Be Something Great
4 Stars
A compelling introduction.
6th August 2025
Greta Isaac — Dolly Zoom
3-5 Stars
In all its saccharine chaos, it ups the ante.
6th August 2025
The Black Keys — No Rain, No Flowers
3-5 Stars
At least, on this evidence, they’re having fun.
6th August 2025
BABYMETAL — Metal Forth
4 Stars
Pure, instinctual exploration.
6th August 2025
Humour — Learning Greek
4 Stars
A solid first LP that aims for dive bars and festival fields alike.
6th August 2025
5th August 2025
Humour: “We’ve retained the desire to be experimental; we still want to try weird things”
Make no mistake: the debut album from Glasgow outfit Humour is no laughing matter. In fact, it’s a serious stab at taking the post-hardcore crown.
5th August 2025
All Points East announces Barry Can’t Swim after party at Colour Factory
The electronic music powerhouse is set to DJ the event after headlining the Victoria Park day fest.
5th August 2025
Personal Trainer and Pip Blom unveil new collaborative project Long Fling
The pair have announced a debut album under the moniker and also shared their debut single, ‘Flung’.
5th August 2025
Stella Donnelly makes quietly powerful return with double A‑side single ‘Baths’/‘Standing Ovation’
The Aussie artist has also announced her signing to Dot Dash Recordings, too.
5th August 2025
NewDad share poignant new ‘Altar’ preview ‘Pretty’
The Irish trio recently confirmed that their second album will be arriving next month.
5th August 2025
4th August 2025
The Neu Bulletin (Chloe Slater, She’s In Parties, Radio Free Alice and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
4th August 2025
DIY Label Spotlight #8: Sad Club Records
A monthly focus on those crucial cogs in the wonderful new music wheel.
4th August 2025
Green Man unveils full lineup and day splits for 2025 edition
It’s less than two weeks to go until this year’s sold-out long weekend, which takes place in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
4th August 2025
For One Night Only!: Amy Macdonald curates her dream gig
The beloved Scottish folk-rocker gives us an insight into her ideal night out.
4th August 2025
Sir Chloe offers up scuzzy new track ‘Passenger’
It’s the third preview of Dana Foote’s forthcoming second album, ‘Swallow The Knife’.
4th August 2025
Chappell Roan unveils video for heartbreak power ballad ‘The Subway’
The pop superstar’s iconic red hair takes centre stage in the visualiser, which was shot on location in New York.
4th August 2025
Yannis & The Yaw share new live album ‘Onstage’
The new six-track record is out now digitally, and will be released on vinyl this November.
4th August 2025
3rd August 2025
Jo From School, Blood Wizard, Y & more make a lasting impression at East London Block Party 2025
The single day music festival takes over Shoreditch to show off London’s local music community.
3rd August 2025
1st August 2025
IDLES offer up new track ‘Rabbit Run’ taken from forthcoming film Caught Stealing
The quintet’s latest offering lands ahead of their two-day Bristol Block Party this weekend.
1st August 2025
Indigo De Souza: Glass Half Full
Harnessing grace and joy, Indigo De Souza’s fearless fourth album flips uncertainty into opportunity through magical pop sensibilities.
1st August 2025
Biffy Clyro unleash latest ‘Futique’ cut ‘Hunting Season’
The Scottish trio are set to release their tenth album this September.
1st August 2025
The Dare offers up new track ‘Tambourine’, announces new EP ‘Freakquencies: Vol 1’
His next EP — named after his New York party Freakquencies — will land later this month.
1st August 2025
Hayley Williams shares new 17-track project on streaming services
The Paramore singer shared a new single last week via her local radio station, before sharing 17 tracks on her website earlier this week.
1st August 2025
YALA! Records launches new YALA! TV series ahead of The Maccabees at All Points East 2025
Felix White is pulling double duty this month, as he hosts the series which features an array of acts from the APE bill.
1st August 2025
Baxter Dury revels in other people’s misfortune on new cut ‘Schadenfreude’
The enigmatic artist’s next album, ‘Allbarone’, lands next month.
1st August 2025
31st July 2025
Folk Bitch Trio: “We love and admire folk music, but we’re not very orthodox or traditional”
Fresh from releasing their debut album ‘Now Would Be A Good Time’, best mates and Aussie exports Folk Bitch Trio are primed and ready for their next adventure.
31st July 2025
Yves Tumor collaborates with bar italia’s NINA on new track ‘WE DONT COUNT’
This new single marks the first official release from Yves Tumor since the release of his fifth album back in 2023.
31st July 2025
Master Peace channels dance-punk on new single ‘Shake Me Down’
The Ivor Novello Rising Star winner has shared his second new track in a month.
31st July 2025
Porij get in the mood for summer with new single ‘I’m Your Lover (Only)’
The quartet’s sun-drenched new track is “about accidentally falling in love”.
31st July 2025
30th July 2025
The Voidz release four-track EP, ‘MęĞż øF rÅm’
Julian Casablancas and pals have been investigating the depths of their keyboards, apparently.
30th July 2025
Chloe Slater channels doppelgänger Daisy Edgar-Jones in ‘Harriet’ video
The Manchester newcomer’s latest is — obviously — a meticulously-crafted homage to a certain hit TV show.
30th July 2025
Jerskin Fendrix shares Emma Stone-starring video for ‘Beth’s Farm’
The Oscar-nominated artist will release his second album in October.
30th July 2025
Animal Collective unveil B‑side ‘Buddies On The Blackboard’
The track is the flip side on a 7” release of ‘Love On The Big Screen’.
30th July 2025
The New Eves — The New Eve Is Rising
4 Stars
A playful exercise in boundary-pushing and performance.
30th July 2025
Debby Friday — The Starrr Of The Queen Of Life
4 Stars
Continuing Debby Friday’s twisted, raving fantasy.
30th July 2025
Suede drop new ‘Antidepressants’ single ‘Dancing With The Europeans’
According to Brett Anderson, the track’s title “sum[s] up the experience of looking for connection in a disconnected world”.
30th July 2025
29th July 2025
The New Eves: “We really try to not put ourselves in any box or genre”
Since dropping their debut single in 2023, Brighton quartet The New Eves have garnered a cult reputation for their delightfully unconventional, discipline-spanning wares. And with debut album ‘The New Eve Is Rising’, the band are broadening their horizons even further.
29th July 2025
Kim Petras shares new single ‘Freak It’
Her bouncy, sugary sweet new offering follows on from last month’s release ‘Polo’, which is set to mark a new chapter for the star.
29th July 2025
Primal Scream, Paul Weller, Inhaler & more to play second Gig For Gaza
The show — once again curated by Paul Weller — will take place in October and aims to raise urgent funds to aid those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
29th July 2025
Fat Dog offer up brand new track ‘Pray To That’
Their stomping new single is the band’s second new track to be released since last year’s album ‘WOOF.’.
29th July 2025
Finn Wolfhard schedules UK & European tour for late 2025
The Stranger Things star released his solo debut album ‘Happy Birthday’ last month.
29th July 2025
28th July 2025
Kevin Abstract: Heartbreak Kid
Three years after BROCKHAMPTON’s split, Kevin Abstract is tenderly exploring what self-preservation through grief looks like. His new album, ‘Blush’, is a callback to his Texan roots; a mystical A24-style meditation on surviving heartbreak and the rose-tinted gloss of Hollywood.
28th July 2025
Nell Mescal shares new single ‘Carried Away’
Her single — which was recorded over in Brooklyn — doubles as her first official release through her new label home of Atlantic Records.
28th July 2025
26th July 2025
Alexisonfire, Kneecap & Frank Turner make for another stand-out 2000trees
Beautifully inescapable, immeasurably euphoric, and year-on-year the absolute highlight of festival season.
26th July 2025
25th July 2025
Caity Baser announces new EP ‘There, I Said It’
Alongside the news of her latest release, she’s also shared new single ‘Weight Of You (Glad You Died)’.
25th July 2025
Nao, Sasha Keable & more join lineup for Provenance edition of All Points East 2025
They’ll be playing alongside Cleo Sol, SAULT and Chronixx at the Victoria Park event next month.
25th July 2025
Tame Impala returns with new acid house-inspired single ‘End of Summer’
Having recently worked with the likes of Dua Lipa and Justice, Kevin Parker’s latest track marks his first fully solo release in two years.
25th July 2025
Lola Young tackles self-sabotage head-on with new single ‘d£aler’
The BRIT-nominated breakout star is set to release her second album in September.
25th July 2025
24th July 2025
Jessica Winter: Songs Of Innocence And Experience
After over a decade of working in the industry in various different guises and genres, Jessica Winter has finally arrived with her long-awaited solo debut, and it’s a distillation of everything she’s been through so far.
24th July 2025
Nova Twins stake their claim and take up space on latest track ‘N.O.V.A’
It’s our latest preview of the duo’s incoming third LP, ‘Parasites & Butterflies’.
24th July 2025
Hayley Williams shares new solo track ‘Mirtazapine’ on Nashville radio station
The Paramore vocalist exclusively premiered her brand new solo single on local public station WNXP Nashville last night.
24th July 2025
Sprints unleash new album previews ‘Rage’ and ‘Beg’
The pair of tracks each come accompanied by a script-flipping video starring drag queens Kiki Cult and Hansun Lamb.
24th July 2025
DIY & Musosoup’s Stand Out Tracks: TYGERMYLK, Moon Construction Kit & more
We’ve teamed up with music promotion platform Musosoup to highlight some of their best recent releases.
24th July 2025
Biffy Clyro announce huge 2026 UK & European tour
The band will celebrate the release of their new album ‘Futique’ with a nine-date tour across the UK and Ireland next year.
24th July 2025
JADE and Confidence Man are the talk of the town on new collab ‘gossip’
The release comes after the Aussie party pair joined JADE on stage at Glasto for the track’s live debut.
24th July 2025
23rd July 2025
Kevin Abstract is the cover star of DIY’s July / August 2025 issue!
Our bumper summer mag also features Shame, Kae Tempest, Indigo De Souza, Black Honey and loads more.
23rd July 2025
Divorce share tender archive cut ‘O Calamity’
The band’s latest single was penned six years ago, long before the arrival of their March debut album.
23rd July 2025
Gurriers, Courting, Folly Group & more to play 2025 edition of Soundhood Hackney with SON Estrella Galicia
This year’s multi-venue event will take place on Saturday 27th September.
23rd July 2025
Picture Parlour silence naysayers and cynics with rollicking new single ‘Talk About It’
They’ve called it their “anthem for letting go”.
23rd July 2025
Mahalia to embrace ‘Luvergirl’ status on imminent new EP
“It feels like the era of girls just taking back a bit of our fucking control, you know?”
23rd July 2025
CMAT drops title track of anticipated third album ‘EURO-COUNTRY’
Its accompanying video features a frolic in a shopping centre fountain, obvs.
23rd July 2025
Metal pioneer and Black Sabbath founder Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76
The iconic frontman recently returned to his hometown of Birmingham for Back To The Beginning, an epic farewell gig.
23rd July 2025
Folk Bitch Trio — Now Would Be A Good Time
3 Stars
Finding both power and humour in the mess.
23rd July 2025
21st July 2025
The Neu Bulletin (Brògeal, TTSSFU, Ebbb and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
21st July 2025
TTSSFU returns with details of new ‘Blown’ EP
Alongside the news of her new seven-track release, she’s also shared the EP’s lead single ‘Call U Back’.
21st July 2025
Get To Know… Amie Blu
Soul-baring soundscapes from South London’s musical hotbed.
21st July 2025
Tyler, The Creator surprise-releases new album ‘DON’T TAP THE GLASS’
His latest release follows on from his four sold out shows that took place in New York last week.
21st July 2025
18th July 2025
Robbie Williams reveals new single ‘Spies’ and confirms ‘BRITPOP’ tracklist
The pop superstar’s new album is due to hit shelves on 10th October.
18th July 2025
Blood Orange returns with details of new album ‘Essex Honey’
It’ll be the multi-hyphenate’s first LP in six years.
18th July 2025
17th July 2025
The Last Dinner Party return with new single ‘This Is The Killer Speaking’
The band have also announced plans to release their second album ‘From The Pyre’ later this year.
17th July 2025
16th July 2025
Deftones announce new album ‘private music’, announce huge UK & European tour
The band have also shared the album’s lead single ‘my mind is a mountain’.
16th July 2025