Queens of the Stone Age announce theatre screenings for special Paris Catacombs show
“If you’re ever going to be haunted, surrounded by several million dead people is the place,” jokes singer Joshua Homme.
28th May 2025
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28th May 2025
MØ unveils plans for ‘Plæygirl’ world tour
Her upcoming live run is apparently set to channel 2010s club culture, with a Nordic twist.
28th May 2025
Wet Leg take a road trip in video for new single ‘CPR’
It’s the second track to be lifted from the band’s much-anticipated new album, which lands in July.
28th May 2025
Kate Nash tackles transphobia on powerful new single ‘Germ’
“Using feminism to erase the rights of others is inherently un-feminist,” says Nash on the message behind the track.
28th May 2025
27th May 2025
PUP: Dog Days Are Over
After over a decade in the game, Toronto punks PUP still know how to make light of the darker moments of life; five albums in, they remain focused on embracing the moment.
27th May 2025
Getdown Services share reflective new single ‘Chrysalis’
The Bristol band’s new EP — entitled ‘Primordial Slot Machine’ — is due for release on 6th June.
27th May 2025
DEADLETTER: “The music seems to have really resonated with people out on the road”
Having cultivated a fierce reputation via their frenzied live shows and last year’s debut ‘Hysterical Strength’, this summer’s set to be another scorcher for Yorkshire troop DEADLETTER. Ahead of a packed festival season, we catch up with frontman Zac Lawrence to dive into what lies ahead.
27th May 2025
The Ivors announce 2025 award winners including Charli xcx, Lola Young and BERWYN
The prestigious awards honour songwriting and screen composition.
27th May 2025
Gorillaz announce four special live shows this September
The band will be performing on the closing week of their forthcoming House of Kong exhibition.
27th May 2025
26th May 2025
Wet Leg prove the ‘moisturizer’ hype is more than skin deep at London’s O2 Academy Brixton
The hits are undeniable, but the new material is a definitive highlight.
26th May 2025
For One Night Only!: BIG SPECIAL curate their dream gig
The Black Country duo and DIY faves give us an insight into their ideal night out.
26th May 2025
DIY Label Spotlight #6: Breakfast Records
A monthly focus on those crucial cogs in the wonderful new music wheel.
26th May 2025
23rd May 2025
Wolf Alice add second London show to 2025 UK and Ireland tour
The beloved band are hitting the road later this year in support of their hugely-anticipated fourth album, ‘The Clearing’.
23rd May 2025
Chloe Qisha: “Pop’s not taking itself too seriously — so why are you?”
Poised to release second EP ‘Modern Romance’, Chloe Qisha is the London-based pop starlet already turning heads.
23rd May 2025
Pulp release new track, ‘Got To Have Love’
The song features on forthcoming album ‘More.’
23rd May 2025
Robbie Williams announces new album ‘BRITPOP’, shares first song ‘Rocket’
“I set out to create the album that I wanted to write and release after I left Take That in 1995,” states the superstar.
23rd May 2025
Live at Leeds In The City announces first 2025 names
Jalen Ngonda, Katy J Pearson, Panic Shack and Divorce are among the list of acts confirmed to play this November.
23rd May 2025
Hard Life share new track, ‘OGRE’
They’re also heading out on tour following the release of new album ‘onion’.
23rd May 2025
Conan Gray confirms new album ‘Wishbone’
The singer-songwriter’s fourth record follows last year’s ‘Found Heaven’.
23rd May 2025
Joy Crookes announces second album, ‘Juniper’
The record follows 2021’s Mercury-shortlisted ‘Skin’.
23rd May 2025
22nd May 2025
DIY & Musosoup’s Stand Out Tracks: Cold Fame, IOTA, Shivani Sen & more
We’ve teamed up with music promotion platform Musosoup to highlight some of their best recent releases.
22nd May 2025
Låpsley: Winds Of Change
From parting ways with her former label through to navigating a polyamorous relationship and its subsequent end, the road to Låpsley’s fourth album has not exactly been smooth. With ‘I’M A HURRICANE, I’M A WOMAN IN LOVE’, however, the Merseyside songwriter proves she’s weathered those storms and emerged even stronger.
22nd May 2025
21st May 2025
Welly, Chloe Qisha, The Itch and more: DIY’s best sets of The Great Escape 2025
The Brighton showcase fest once again delivered a weekend packed full of future stars (as well as few familiar faves for good measure).
21st May 2025
Portrait Of An Artist: Blondshell
Having ricocheted into the spotlight with her immediate 2023 debut, Blondshell has since cemented herself as one of guitar music’s most vital new voices. Now, on second outing ‘If You Asked For A Picture’, Sabrina Teitelbaum is dialling up the honesty and letting her guard down.
21st May 2025
Get To Know… Mei Semones
The Brooklyn guitar virtuoso whose offerings are a breath of fresh air.
21st May 2025
Sports Team — Boys These Days
4 Stars
Skewering the absurdities of modern British life atop a backdrop of good old-fashioned guitar music.
21st May 2025
These New Puritans — Crooked Wing
4 Stars
Filthy and heavenly, decaying and resplendent.
21st May 2025
House Of Protection - Outrun You All
3-5 Stars
Stadium-sized, adrenaline-inducing chaos at its finest.
21st May 2025
20th May 2025
Nova Twins: Angels and Demons
After the dizzying success of second album ‘Supernova’, Nova Twins may have looked like superheroes on the outside, but things were getting darker within. Now, via the making of third album ‘Parasites & Butterflies’, they’ve navigated their way through the tunnel to become the most balanced version of themselves yet.
20th May 2025
LIDO Festival confirms bonus Jamie xx sets with Nia Archives and Skrillex
The event series will also host Charli xcx, London Grammar, Outbreak Festival and more in Victoria Park this Summer.
20th May 2025
Open’er Festival adds more new names to the bill, including Antony Szmierek and Gigi Perez
The new additions will join the likes of Muse, Linkin Park and Massive Attack at the festival in Poland.
20th May 2025
The Maccabees announce first show in eight years in aid of MS Society
The gig will take place in Tufnell Park this summer, ahead of the band’s UK and European tour.
20th May 2025
Suede announce 10th album ‘Antidepressants’
The band have shared the LP’s opener ‘Disintegrate’ alongside the news.
20th May 2025
19th May 2025
Big Special put on explosive performance for SON Estrella Galicia’s debut show at London’s Oslo
The Black Country duo played alongside Good Health Good Wealth for the Bank Holiday bonanza.
19th May 2025
Sports Team: Boys To Men
On third album ‘Boys These Days’, Britain’s silliest guitar band Sports Team return with newfound ‘60s pop sensibilities, while their sardonic lyrical tightrope takes a (slightly) more serious tone.
19th May 2025
16th May 2025
Barry Can’t Swim is the cover star of DIY’s 2025 Festival Guide!
This year’s special standalone edition also features Sprints, Ezra Furman, DEADLETTER and loads more.
16th May 2025
Damiano David - FUNNY little FEARS
3 Stars
A much softer side to the Måneskin singer than we’re used to.
16th May 2025
15th May 2025
Little Simz drops playful new single ‘Young’
It’s the artist’s third release from her forthcoming sixth album, ‘Lotus’.
15th May 2025
14th May 2025
JADE officially announces debut solo album ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!’
The pop superstar has finally confirmed that her much-anticipated LP will be arriving in September.
14th May 2025
Black Honey drop third single ‘Insulin’ ahead of new record ‘Soak’
The band have also shared details of their album release tour around the UK.
14th May 2025
Damiano David: A Star Reborn
After being propelled to the dizzying heights of fame thanks to an iconic Eurovision win and a series of megahits, Måneskin frontman Damiano David soon reached his limit. Now, after hitting the breaks and moving to LA to start over, he’s ready to begin his next chapter.
14th May 2025
Get To Know… Paige Kennedy
Joyfully left-field pop that’s set to make a splash at The Great Escape.
14th May 2025
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard share third single ‘Grow Wings and Fly’ ahead of 27th record
The band will release their new album ‘Phantom Island’ on 13th June.
14th May 2025
La Dispute are back with first album in six years, ‘No One Was Driving The Car’
The forthcoming record draws inspiration from the 2017 Ethan Hawke thriller, First Reformed.
14th May 2025
Suede drop live video for new track ‘Antidepressants’
The song — which is currently only available via YouTube — is the band’s first new release since 2022.
14th May 2025
Sophie Ellis-Bextor unveils details of eighth album ‘Perimenopop’
The disco-pop queen has also teamed up with MNEK for her latest single, ‘Taste’.
14th May 2025
The New Eves announce debut album ‘The New Eve Is Rising’ alongside two new singles
The tracks — titled ‘Rivers Run Red’ and ‘The New Eve’ — are the first teasers of the forthcoming record.
14th May 2025
Obongjayar takes aim at politicians on new ‘Paradise Now’ single ‘Jellyfish’
His second album lands at the end of the month.
14th May 2025
The Horrors announce surprise set at Brighton’s The Great Escape festival
The showcase festival takes place in the city this week from Wednesday to Saturday.
14th May 2025
Ezra Furman - Goodbye Small Head
4-5 Stars
A record of unflinching honesty and unparalleled vulnerability.
14th May 2025
Rico Nasty — LETHAL
3-5 Stars
An alluring feat that feels just as trendy as it is against the grain.
14th May 2025
Matt Maltese — Hers
4 Stars
Testament to how much Matt has grown since his 2018 debut.
14th May 2025
Peter Doherty — Felt Better Alive
3-5 Stars
The sound of one of rock’s most enduring survivors exhaling and having fun.
14th May 2025
spill tab — ANGIE
4 Stars
What are on paper strange qualities also make for some of the project’s most inviting moments.
14th May 2025
MØ — Plæygirl
3-5 Stars
At a curious crossroads.
14th May 2025
M(h)aol — Something Soft
4 Stars
It refuses to let up from its scorching ferocity.
14th May 2025
Miso Extra — Earcandy
3 Stars
Very listenable, but not necessarily memorable.
14th May 2025
13th May 2025
Ezra Furman: Tender Loving Care
Now on the verge of releasing her tenth studio album, Ezra Furman knows the meaning of courage and community more than most. With this month’s A World Of Love And Care — a specially-curated day festival hosted at London’s EartH — she’s re-affirming the case for love as a revolutionary act.
13th May 2025
Queens Of The Stone Age announce Alive in the Catacombs concert film
“If you’re ever going to be haunted, surrounded by several million dead people is the place.”
13th May 2025
Home Counties turn up the heat with new track ‘Spain’
The single — and their TBA next album — was produced by none other than LCD Soundsystem’s Al Doyle.
13th May 2025
Jessica Winter channels Edward Scissorhands in video for introspective new cut ‘Wannabe’
It’s our third preview of her forthcoming debut, ‘My First Album’.
13th May 2025
Verde Prato, Chlöe’s Clue & more to play The Spanish Wave showcase at The Great Escape 2025
This year’s showcase will be taking place on Friday afternoon at Horatio’s.
13th May 2025
Coach Party make thundering re-entrance with news of second album ‘Caramel’
The Isle of Wight quartet have introduced this next chapter via a huge new single, ‘Girls!’.
13th May 2025
Caity Baser, flowerovlove, Katie Gregson-Macleod and more to support Olivia Rodrigo at BST Hyde Park
The Last Dinner Party and girl in red also appear on the female-heavy lineup.
13th May 2025
12th May 2025
Finn Mungo, Bayboards & more: Meet the acts playing the BIMM Music Institute & DIY showcase at The Great Escape 2025
We’ll be taking over Dust on Friday 16th May for a special showcase of talent from across BIMM’s regional campuses.
12th May 2025
Nova Twins are the cover stars of DIY’s May 2025 issue!
Our new issue also features interviews with Damiano David, Sports Team, Låpsley, PUP and loads more.
12th May 2025
Kae Tempest announces UK and EU tour ahead of fifth album ‘Self Titled’
The new run of shows includes a headline at O2 Academy Brixton.
12th May 2025
The Neu Bulletin (Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Adore, The New Eves and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
12th May 2025
Sam Fender releases music video for ‘Little Bit Closer’ featuring Adolescence’s Owen Cooper
The music video was also directed by the hit series’ director, Philip Barantini.
12th May 2025
Anyma joins Justice as NOS Alive 2025 co-headliner
It’ll be the electronic artist’s first ever show in Portugal.
12th May 2025
Finn Wolfhard gets intrepid in ‘Objection!’ video
He’s dedicated it to his late grandfather, who Finn was reminded of when shooting the visualiser.
12th May 2025
Miley Cyrus shares soaring ‘Something Beautiful’ ballad ‘More To Lose’
The star’s ninth studio album lands at the end of the month.
12th May 2025
Open’er confirms Future as 2025 headliner
The hip-hop icon’s appearance at the Polish event will be his only European festival show (so far!).
12th May 2025
CMAT confronts beauty standards on new single ‘Take A Sexy Picture Of Me’
She’s described the track — lifted from her next album — as “one of the best songs I’ve ever made.”
12th May 2025
9th May 2025
Truck Violence, Alix Fernz, Sorry Girls & more play Québec Spring showcases at The Great Escape
M For Montreal will once again be hosting a stage at this year’s edition of the Brighton new music fest.
9th May 2025
PinkPantheress — Fancy That
5 Stars
Scratching just about every nostalgic itch.
9th May 2025
L.Mayland — The Slow Fire Of Sleep
4 Stars
An intimate dialogue, with little left unsaid.
9th May 2025
8th May 2025
Alien Chicks: “We’re figuring it out as we go along”
Gearing up for the release of a second EP, Alien Chicks are the South London punk trio braving the rail network to storm as many stages as they can.
8th May 2025
7th May 2025
Wishy: “These songs are more delicate and intimate”
A year on from the release of their debut ‘Triple Seven’, US quintet Wishy are showing off a different side to their sonic coin with new EP ‘Planet Popstar’.
7th May 2025
Soccer Mommy shares acoustic track ‘She Is’ and announces new EP ‘Evergreen Stripped’
The Nashville songwriter is currently on tour around the UK and Europe.
7th May 2025
Mercury Prize 2025 announces surprise move to Newcastle Upon Tyne
This year’s Prize will be the first ever ceremony to take place outside of London.
7th May 2025
Get To Know… Litany
The Harrogate-hailing pop artist who’s a sad banger specialist.
7th May 2025
Loyle Carner drops two more singles ‘about time / lyin’ ahead of new album ‘hopefully !’
The artist’s fourth studio record will be released on 20th June via Island / EMI.
7th May 2025
ratbag — kissing under an (almost) full moon
4-5 Stars
Rich and imaginative.
7th May 2025
Alien Chicks — Forbidden Fruit
3-5 Stars
Packed with style.
7th May 2025
6th May 2025
Black Country, New Road: Whole New World
Over the past six years, Black Country, New Road have shifted in just about every sense possible, whether through choice or necessity. Now, on third album ‘Forever Howlong’, they’re settling into a fresh new rhythm and it’s suiting them well.
6th May 2025
Suki Waterhouse drops dreamy new single ‘On This Love’
The track comes alongside a music video, which sees Waterhouse collaborate with her sisters
6th May 2025
Baxter Dury shares news of forthcoming album ‘Allbarone’
It’ll be the musician’s ninth record!
6th May 2025
Panic Shack announce UK and EU tour ahead of self titled debut album release
The band recently released a new single, ‘Girl Band Starter Pack’.
6th May 2025
Wild Paths Festival announces first wave of acts for 2025 lineup
The multi-venue event takes place in Norwich, and celebrates emerging bands and artists.
6th May 2025
5th May 2025
DIY Label Spotlight #5: Chess Club Records
A monthly focus on those crucial cogs in the wonderful new music wheel.
5th May 2025
Grayscale announce Live In Colour 2025 UK/EU tour
It’ll be the first time the Philadelphia rockers have played on the continent since the pandemic.
5th May 2025
2nd May 2025
The Neu Bulletin (Westside Cowboy, Jacob Alon, Humour and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
2nd May 2025
Wolf Alice tease long-awaited comeback single ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’
The beloved band’s first new music in four years will arrive on 15th May.
2nd May 2025
Get To Know… Witch Post
The evocative indie duo fast becoming word-of-mouth sensations.
2nd May 2025
Jorja Smith drops storming bassline banger ‘The Way I Love You’
Her new single has arrived accompanied by a striking video that pays tribute to Sheffield’s Niche Night Club.
2nd May 2025
Blondshell — If You Asked For A Picture
4 Stars
Far less direct than her debut, and more thoughtful.
2nd May 2025
Låpsley — I’M A HURRICANE I’M A WOMAN IN LOVE
4 Stars
Candid revelations on love, longing, doubt and womanhood.
2nd May 2025
Car Seat Headrest - The Scholars
4 Stars
A psychedelic, classic rock mashup that absorbs and expands on the sound Car Seat Headrest have claimed as their own.
2nd May 2025
Model/Actriz — Pirouette
4 Stars
An electrifying record utilising chaos to amplify moments of vulnerability.
2nd May 2025