Sports Team, Anteros, Squid and more lead the British invasion on day one of SXSW 2019
DIY descended on the British Music Embassy to bring an evening of homegrown treats to Texas.
3rd December 2019
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3rd December 2019
Get To Know… Moreish Idols
With their new track ‘Baseball’ out tomorrow (4th December), meet the Peckham-via-Falmouth quintet.
3rd December 2019
Bambara share ‘Sing Me to the Street’, announce 2020 tour
It’s the second cut from their upcoming new album ‘Stray’.
3rd December 2019
Announcing DIY’s Class of 2020, featuring Dry Cleaning, Squid, Beabadoobee & loads more
The new issue — showing off the list of the acts we’ll be tipping for greatness this year — is out this Friday (6th December).
3rd December 2019
Crystal Fighters reveal new ‘By Your Side’ video
Featuring Norwegian pop star Dagny and some very furry friends.
3rd December 2019
Kraftwerk to headline All Points East
Iggy Pop, Johnny Marr, Anna Calvi and Kim Gordon will also be performing.
3rd December 2019
GURU unleash ‘Don’t Talk’ video
The punk newbies show off their explosive live set in the brand new visuals.
3rd December 2019
2nd December 2019
Do Nothing share new track ‘LeBron James’
The Nottingham newcomers take on scammers and conmen in their brand new banger.
2nd December 2019
LVRA releases ‘u should be in love with me’
It’s the first glimpse into the alt-pop newcomer’s debut EP, set to land next year.
2nd December 2019
Joey Maxwell unveils new video for ‘don’t stress’
It’s the second song lifted from his debut EP ‘natureland’.
2nd December 2019
IDLES announce new beer ‘KRFSHT’
They’ve teamed up with East London’s Signature Brew ahead of their show at Ally Pally on Saturday (7th December).
2nd December 2019
Harry Styles shares official trailer for new track ‘Adore You’
Ahead of the song’s release on Friday (6th December), Harry takes us to the Isle of Eroda.
2nd December 2019
iDKHOW But They Found Me kick off the festive period with ‘Christmas Drag’
The duo share the visuals for the title track of their new EP.
2nd December 2019
Nothing is traditional about Wicca Phase Springs Eternal
From fronting emo heroes Tigers Jaw to making slinky, gothic rap with the Gothboiclique collective, Adam McIlwee’s musical journey has been a restless, fascinating one.
2nd December 2019
“I want to do everything!” — Sigrid looks forward to her debut album
Tipped by basically everyone on the planet as one of 2018’s most exciting breakthrough stars, Sigrid’s striding into 2019 with a debut that should justify all the hype.
2nd December 2019
29th November 2019
YOWL — Atrophy
4 Stars
An EP of rare depth that firmly stands the band apart from their peers.
29th November 2019
Charli XCX, Rex Orange County, Angel Olsen and loads more added to Mad Cool 2020 lineup
Beabadoobee, Arlo Parks, Easy Life and Confidence Man are also heading out to Madrid.
29th November 2019
Tracks: Rina Sawayama, Sorry, Bombay Bicycle Club and more
The biggest and best tracks of the week, rounded up and reviewed.
29th November 2019
Liam Gallagher to headline Reading & Leeds 2020
Turns out keeping secrets isn’t LG’s specialty.
29th November 2019
HAIM, Parcels, Anderson.Paak and more added to NOS Alive 2020 lineup
They’ll be heading out to Portugal next year.
29th November 2019
Hotel Lux return with new track ‘Tabloid Newspaper’
It’s the latest glimpse into the group’s forthcoming EP, ‘Barstool Preaching’.
29th November 2019
Stormzy announces huge 2020 worldwide tour
The announcement follows the news that his highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Heavy Is The Head’ will be out on 13th December.
29th November 2019
28th November 2019
Arlo Parks — Sophie
4 Stars
It oozes with the hang-ups of heartbreak and mortality.
28th November 2019
Jack Peñate — After You
3-5 Stars
Something of a fever dream, an electric span of ideas that flit from one to the other.
28th November 2019
Bombay Bicycle Club deliver the indie goods with ‘Everything Else Has Gone Wrong’
The quartet share the title track for their upcoming fifth album, set to land on 17th January.
28th November 2019
No Rome unveils new track ‘Trust 3000’
It’s the second track to be lifted from his forthcoming EP, due for release early next year.
28th November 2019
27th November 2019
Beabadoobee, Celeste and Joy Crookes up for BRITs Rising Star 2020
The winner will be announced on 6th December!
27th November 2019
Steve Lacy keeps it wonderfully simple at sold-out Kentish Town Forum
With his current success rate, this is the smallest gig he’ll play for a long time.
27th November 2019
Jerskin Fendrix shares captivatingly creepy ‘Black Hair’ video
The rising London musician shares the ominous CGI-heavy visuals for his first official track.
27th November 2019
Kendrick Lamar to headline WOO HAH! Festival
He’ll be heading out to Beekse Bergen in The Netherlands next year!
27th November 2019
Wolf Alice added to Pohoda 2020 lineup
They’ll join Thom Yorke Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes project, Metronomy, Shame and more.
27th November 2019
Gengahr share new song and video ‘Heavenly Maybe’
The second cut from upcoming third album ‘Sanctuary’ is accompanied by a Part 2 vid to previously released ‘Everything & More’.
27th November 2019
Nature TV release new track ‘Side Eye’
It’s the latest cut from their upcoming EP, ‘Emotion Sickness’.
27th November 2019
26th November 2019
DITZ share ‘Total 90’ video, announce 2020 UK headline tour
The fantastic visuals from the Brighton group highlight discrimination and inequality within football.
26th November 2019
Liam Gallagher to headline TRNSMT 2020
Foals, Little Simz and Courteeners will also be heading to Glasgow Green in July.
26th November 2019
Marika Hackman, Squid, Willie J Healey and more to play Ritual Union Bristol
The one-day festival will head to the South West on 28th March 2020.
26th November 2019
Vistas return with ‘Teenage Blues’
The Edinburgh three-piece deliver a big indie banger.
26th November 2019
Douglas Dare announces new album ‘Milkteeth’, shares new track ‘Silly Games’
His third and most stripped back album yet will land on 21st February.
26th November 2019
Wide Awake Festival announce first wave of acts, including Shame, Girl Band and Dream Wife
The brand new London festival will take place in Brockwell Park on 5th June.
26th November 2019
The Killers and Kings of Leon join Mad Cool 2020 lineup
They’ll join the likes of Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and The Rapture in Madrid next year.
26th November 2019
Sorry unveil new track ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’
The North London group share the b‑side to October’s ‘Right Round The Clock’.
26th November 2019
Ash share new video for 1994 hit ‘Petrol’
The remastered track follows the news of the Northern Irish trio’s career-spanning new record, ‘Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years of Ash’.
26th November 2019
Brockhampton make electrifying return to New York City
By the time the last song rolls around, one can tell there’s nothing left because each member has given their all.
26th November 2019
25th November 2019
Whitney share new tracks ‘FTA’ and ‘Far, Far Away’
The new song and Wilco cover are their first new releases since August’s sophomore album ‘Forever Turned Around’.
25th November 2019
Bad Sounds announce ‘Escaping From A Violent Time Vol. 1’ EP
Their new record will land on 17th January 2020.
25th November 2019
Watch Heavy Lungs perform ‘Self Worth’ live at their hometown Bristol show
The clip was filmed during their recent Jäger Curtain Call show at Bristol’s Thekla.
25th November 2019
Mac DeMarco exercises relaxed charm at London’s Alexandra Palace
While the crowd doesn’t quite spill right to the back, the departing cheers fill out the arena as if it were a sold-out triumph.
25th November 2019
22nd November 2019
The Japanese House unveils dreamy new track ‘Chewing Cotton Wool’
It’s the second track lifted from Amber Bain’s forthcoming EP, due next year.
22nd November 2019
Foals share thought-provoking animated ‘Like Lightning’ visuals
The new video is written and directed by French animator Virginie Kypriotis.
22nd November 2019
Rina Sawayama releases hard AF new track ‘STFU!’
The new Dirty Hit signee unveils an absolute ripper of a song accompanied by an equally great video.
22nd November 2019
Creeper introduce their new world with ‘Born Cold’ video
The theatrical new visuals usher in the band’s latest era.
22nd November 2019
Nasty Cherry announce UK and US tour
And they’ve also released their debut EP, ‘Season 1’.
22nd November 2019
Heavy Lungs play a raucous hometown show for Jäger Curtain Call
The Bristol punks set sail for greatness at Bristol’s Thekla.
22nd November 2019
Tracks: Billie Eilish, Grimes, Alfie Templeman and more
The biggest and best tracks of the past two weeks, rounded up and reviewed.
22nd November 2019
Braids return with ‘Eclipse (Ashley)’
It’s our first taste of their brand new album set to land next year.
22nd November 2019
21st November 2019
Beck — Hyperspace
4-5 Stars
That ‘Hyperspace’ is quite so seamless in its execution is an utter joy.
21st November 2019
Ruthie — Universal Heartbreak Now
3-5 Stars
Something of an ode to being alone.
21st November 2019
Field Music unveil ‘Money Is A Memory’
The new song is taken from their upcoming album, ‘Making a New World’.
21st November 2019
(Sandy) Alex G brings humour and cult hits to Brooklyn Steel
Two hours of sombre guitar music and hilarious interjections, who could ask for more?
21st November 2019
Loyle Carner’s storytelling warms the hearts of a sold out Alexandra Palace
Everything from gospel choir to soul, laid-back jazz and old school hip hop is amalgamated into a highly danceable yet moving union of sounds.
21st November 2019
The Neu Bulletin (Frances Quinlan, NOISY, Jerskin Fendrix and more!)
DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.
21st November 2019
Foo Fighters to headline Rock in Rio Lisboa 2020
The band will be returning to Lisbon next summer following their performance at this year’s Rock in Rio Brasil.
21st November 2019
The 1975 unveil ‘Frail State Of Mind’ video
Watch the brand new visuals directed by Matty Healy, Patricia Villirillo and Mara Palena.
21st November 2019
Brooke Bentham announces debut album ‘Everyday Nothing’
She’s also shared new album cut ‘Perform for You’.
21st November 2019
Gorillaz to release new documentary film
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons will be shown worldwide on 16th December.
21st November 2019
Bon Iver release ‘Naeem’ video
It’s the first official non-lyrical music video since 2012’s ‘Beth/Rest’.
21st November 2019
Marika Hackman, Sports Team & The Rapture to play Mad Cool 2020
Khalid, Tom Grennan and London Grammar have also joined the line-up.
21st November 2019
Boniface announces debut album
The self-titled debut will be out on Valentine’s Day via Transgressive.
21st November 2019
Maggie Rogers shares new track ‘Love You For A Long Time’
Her newest song is an ode to her fans and comes after her first ever GRAMMYs nomination for Best New Artist.
21st November 2019
Mattiel releases ‘Millionaire’ video
This ain’t her first rodeo.
21st November 2019
20th November 2019
Circa Waves announce fourth studio album ‘Sad Happy’
The four-piece have also revealed that they’ll be heading out on a UK tour next year.
20th November 2019
Arlo Parks shares ‘Angel’s Song’
The emotional new song is our final teaser of forthcoming EP, ‘Sophie’.
20th November 2019
Swimming Girls confirm split
The Bristol quartet part ways after four years together.
20th November 2019
The Big Moon channel 90s boy bands in ‘Take A Piece’ video
The new song is lifted from their upcoming second album ‘Walking Like We Do’.
20th November 2019
The 1975 announce Beabadoobee as UK tour support
Bea will be joining Matty and the lads on the road in 2020.
20th November 2019
Do Nothing set their claim as Great Escape 2020 future highlight at DIY’s First Fifty show
The Cool Greenhouse and Girls In Synthesis also bring the bangers to The Old Blue Last.
20th November 2019
The Better and Better Land: Fontaines DC
Since the release of ‘Dogrel’, Fontaines DC have been on an unstoppable upwards trajectory. As they prepare to close out 2019 with a sold-out tour, we check in with the breakthrough band of the year.
20th November 2019
Harry Styles unveils ‘Fine Line’ track list
His highly anticipated second album will land on 13th December.
20th November 2019
19th November 2019
Jimmy Eat World announce new live dates, including 2000 Trees headline
They play London’s Brixton Academy next July.
19th November 2019
Shura brings a perfect pop spectacle to the Roundhouse
It confirms her place as one of the most captivating pop stars in the UK.
19th November 2019
Yes, Paul McCartney is playing Glastonbury
He’s the second name confirmed by the festival.
19th November 2019
Sports Team share new single ‘The Races’
The band are currently on tour across the UK.
19th November 2019
Neighbourhood Weekender announces 2020 lineup
Pale Waves, The Big Moon, The Magic Gang and more to appear.
19th November 2019
Tame Impala to headline All Points East 2020
They’ll be joined by Glass Animals, Caribou, Whitney and more.
19th November 2019
Do Nothing, Talk Show & Walt Disco to play DIY’s Class of 2020 launch show!
We’ll be celebrating the launch of our new issue with a free show at House of Vans London.
19th November 2019
Stormzy confirms sophomore album ‘Heavy Is The Head’
His highly anticipated second record will be out 13th December.
19th November 2019
King Krule releases short film ‘Hey World!’, announces European and North American tour
The 16-minute visual contains four new songs.
19th November 2019
Watch IDLES play ‘Television’ live at Le Bataclan
The new clip is taken from their first-ever live-album, ‘A Beautiful Thing: IDLES Live At Le Bataclan’.
19th November 2019
Mealtime share ‘Sublime’ video
The six-piece return with their newest alt-pop banger.
19th November 2019
The Magic Gang, Walt Disco, Working Men’s Club for Hit The North
The festival takes place in Newcastle next May.
19th November 2019
18th November 2019
All hail Princess Nokia: the experimental rapper that won’t stand for society’s shit
We caught up with the American star as she readies her forthcoming third LP.
18th November 2019
Return of the Mac: Orlando Weeks
Last month, former Maccabees frontman Orlando Weeks debuted his first proper solo material since the band’s split. We caught up with the singer for an exclusive chat about what he’s been concocting…
18th November 2019
Harry Styles shares new track ‘Watermelon Sugar’
“Kiwi walked so Watermelon Sugar could run.”
18th November 2019
The 1975 give ‘Frail State of Mind’ its live debut
The group showcased their newest track at their show in Camden, New Jersey.
18th November 2019
Metronomy join Pohoda Festival 2020 line-up
Shame, Archive and black midi will also be heading out to Slovakia next year.
18th November 2019
Sophie Jamieson returns with new single ‘Hammer’
The songwriter shares her first new material in five years.
18th November 2019
Paul McCartney hints at Glastonbury 2020 slot
A cryptic tweet posted today seems to confirm his headline space.
18th November 2019
Confidence Man unveil ‘Does It Make You Feel Good?’ video, announce UK and Europe tour
The new visuals find us entering Janet Planet and Sugar Bones’ cult-like world.
18th November 2019
Live At Leeds unveils first names for 2020 line-up
Pale Waves, Easy Life and Marika Hackman are among the new names announced.
18th November 2019
15th November 2019
The Killers announce new album ‘Imploding The Mirage’, new stadium tour
The group’s sixth studio album will be out in the spring.
15th November 2019