Little Simz creates a wonderland for the Roundhouse Rising finale
Kojey Radical, Junglepussy and more join the rapper for a brilliantly eclectic Sunday in Camden.
3rd June 2018
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3rd June 2018
Bon Iver end Hammersmith Apollo residency with immaculate, shape-shifting set
Phoebe Bridgers joined the band for the last of eight shows at the London venue.
3rd June 2018
1st June 2018
The 1975: Resistance Is Futile
They’re one of the biggest bands in the world, about to launch one of the most anticipated album campaigns of the year. And this is their first interview about it. Welcome to the new era of The 1975.
1st June 2018
Father John Misty — God’s Favorite Customer
4 Stars
Josh Tillman makes this shit look easy.
1st June 2018
LUMP — LUMP
4 Stars
A self-contained trip.
1st June 2018
Tancred — Nightstand
4 Stars
Her most cohesive, accomplished and undeniably catchy collection of songs to date.
1st June 2018
Ben Howard — Noonday Dream
4 Stars
A repositioning as well as a new highlight.
1st June 2018
Lily Allen releases new song ‘Lost My Mind’, announces UK & Ireland tour
It’s from upcoming album ‘No Shame’.
1st June 2018
The 1975 are on the cover of the new issue of DIY!
We get the first word on the band’s third age in the new mag, out at midday today (1st June).
1st June 2018
Spring King release new track ‘Us Vs Them’, announce new album ‘A Better Life’
It follows on from ‘Animal’, the band’s first song since 2016.
1st June 2018
The June issue of DIY — fronted by The 1975 — is out now
DIY is free — pick up a copy in our usual stockists or read for free online.
1st June 2018
Gengahr unveil video for ‘I’ll Be Waiting’
It’s the final video from their latest album ‘Where Wilderness Grows’.
1st June 2018
Gengahr and Peakes are playing our Do It Yourself event on Monday!
Our panels will also include members from Black Honey and Demob Happy as well as industry pros from Bestival, Marathon and Yala! Records.
1st June 2018
Listen to Kanye West’s new album ‘Ye’
‘Ye’ follows 2016’s ‘Life Of Pablo’.
1st June 2018
St. Vincent releases reworked ‘Masseduction’ track ‘Fast Slow Disco’
It’s a remix of album track ‘Slow Disco’.
1st June 2018
Let’s Eat Grandma, Yonaka, Starcrawler and more added to Reading & Leeds 2018 line-up
They’ll join headliners Kings of Leon, Kendrick Lamar, Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco.
1st June 2018
31st May 2018
Gorillaz drop video for new track ‘Humility’, give new album update
The band recently announced new album ‘The Now Now’
31st May 2018
Hear Charli XCX’s new song ‘5 In The Morning’
It follows on from previous mixtapes ‘Number 1 Angel’ and ‘Pop 2’.
31st May 2018
Listen to Public Service Broadcasting’s gorgeous, atmospheric remix of Manic Street Preachers’ ‘Hold Me Like A Heaven’
The Welsh trio’s new album ‘Resistance Is Futile’ came out last month.
31st May 2018
Young Fathers announce new UK tour dates
They’re hitting the road this November and December.
31st May 2018
Ypsigrock 2018 makes new additions to line-up, including Vessels, Confidence Man, Algiers and more
They’ll join The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Horrors, Shame and more.
31st May 2018
Grab your tickets for the next Big Indie Big Nights event with Superego now!
They’re the third band to feature in DIY’s live night collaboration with label Big Indie.
31st May 2018
Watch Goat Girl’s creepy stop-motion video for ‘Viper Fish’
The video, for a standout track from the band’s recent debut album, is playing first on DIY.
31st May 2018
Foals’ Yannis Philippakis teases new music
The band’s frontman posted some cryptic clips to Instagram.
31st May 2018
The Britanys release new video for ‘When I’m With You’
The band will also be playing at Rough Trade NYC next month as part of a DIY + The Bowery Presents show.
31st May 2018
The 1975 return with new single ‘Give Yourself A Try’
The waiting is over! The band have also offered up a brand new video to accompany it.
31st May 2018
30th May 2018
The Neu Bulletin (Cosha, ViVii, Kwamie Liv & more)
DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.
30th May 2018
Florence + The Machine, Lily Allen, Young Fathers and more take to Jools
The latest series of the long-running show rolled on last night (29th May).
30th May 2018
Lykke Li shares ‘sex money feelings die’ and ‘two nights’
The singer’s new album ‘so sad so sexy’ is out next week.
30th May 2018
Ellie Rowsell dons a wedding dress in Wolf Alice’s new ‘Space & Time’ video
The clip was directed by Ellie herself.
30th May 2018
Boston trio E share black-and-white video for the creepy, brilliant ‘Hole In Nature’
The band’s new album ‘Negative Work’ is out now via Thrill Jockey.
30th May 2018
FLOAT conjure up murky post-punk darkness on debut single ‘WATCH’
It’s a propulsive opening gambit from the London quintet.
30th May 2018
Father John Misty joins the Grim Reaper in claymation video for new track ‘Please Don’t Die’
The video, for the ‘God’s Favorite Customer’ track, was created by Chris Hopewell, responsible for past clips from Radiohead, Run The Jewels and more.
30th May 2018
Trevor Powers announces debut album ‘Mulberry Violence’, shares two new tracks ‘Ache’ and ‘Plaster Saint’
He’s also announced a string of new tour dates.
30th May 2018
Drahla are back with new track ‘Twelve Divisions Of The Day’
It’s the first new music from the band since signing to Brooklyn’s Captured Tracks.
30th May 2018
Lucy Rose announces new remix album of ‘Something’s Changing’
It includes a stellar cast of collaborators.
30th May 2018
We’re bringing Yowl, LIFE and Demob Happy to Soho Radio tomorrow as part of Jäger Curtain Call!
Tune in from 12pm to hear all three bands in session.
30th May 2018
Announcing Do It Yourself, a special one-off supplement from DIY
Want to work in the music industry? Let DIY give you a helping hand.
30th May 2018
29th May 2018
Maggie Rogers announces huge London headline show
She’s also about to head out on the road with Haim.
29th May 2018
Seven of The National’s unsung delights
As they prepare to head to Primavera and All Points East, we delve deep into the band’s discography.
29th May 2018
Gorillaz are releasing a new album next month!
‘The Now Now’ follows last year’s ‘Humanz’.
29th May 2018
Florence + The Machine announces US arena tour: St Vincent, Perfume Genius, Beth Ditto, Grizzly Bear and more to support
Kamasi Washington, Lizzo, Wet and loads more are also set to play on the Autumn run.
29th May 2018
Weezer have covered Toto’s ‘Africa’
The campaign has worked! It’s happening!
29th May 2018
Car Seat Headrest announce new UK and European tour dates
Will Toledo and band are heading on the road again this November
29th May 2018
Perfume Genius announces new remix EP ‘Reshaped’
It includes reworkings of tracks from his fourth album ‘No Shape’.
29th May 2018
IDLES return with video for storming new track ‘Colossus’
It’s the band’s first new material since last year’s ‘Brutalism’ debut.
29th May 2018
IDLES — Colossus
A blistering two-part rally against toxic masculinity, it’s an exhilarating, deeply important return.
29th May 2018
28th May 2018
Björk, Father John Misty, Beck and more give the inaugural All Points East an eclectic send-off
Flying Lotus, Friendly Fires and more also closed out the Victoria Park fest.
28th May 2018
The 1975’s new single ‘Give Yourself A Try’ is coming on Thursday!
The 1st of June comes a day early!
28th May 2018
27th May 2018
The xx and Lorde bring emotional hammerblows to an electrifying second day of All Points East
Sampha, Rex Orange County, Lykke Li and more also excel on the Saturday in Victoria Park.
27th May 2018
26th May 2018
Yeah Yeah Yeahs make a crushing return and LCD Soundsystem cover Chic on the first ever day of All Points East
The festival, set in London’s Victoria Park, also welcomed Glass Animals and more.
26th May 2018
25th May 2018
Chvrches — Love Is Dead
4 Stars
Celebratory, rich and more confident than ever.
25th May 2018
Hatchie — Sugar & Spice EP
4 Stars
The end result is pretty ecstatic.
25th May 2018
Jo Passed — Their Prime
4 Stars
A brilliant and unexpected ride from start to finish.
25th May 2018
LICE — It All Worked Out Vol. 1 & 2
3 Stars
A decent catch-up on LICE’s story so far.
25th May 2018
Nadine Shah, Natalie Prass and Stella Donnelly among new names added to Iceland Airwaves 2018 line-up
They’ll play the festival alongside Blood Orange, Soccer Mommy, Superorganism, Snail Mail and more.
25th May 2018
Sister duo AYA show chart-mingling ambition on ‘Daughter’
The Londoners’ new track is today’s Neu Pick.
25th May 2018
Whenyoung share new single ‘Heaven On Earth’
The Irish trio have just finished up a UK tour with Peace.
25th May 2018
Listen to James Blake’s new song ‘Don’t Miss It’, ft Mount Kimbie
The piano-led cut follows the singer’s arena tour with Kendrick Lamar.
25th May 2018
Florence + The Machine announce UK arena tour
The singer’s new album ‘High As Hope’ is out next month.
25th May 2018
24th May 2018
Weird Milk share animated video for the regal pop of ‘Better’
The track is out now via Ra Ra Rok Records.
24th May 2018
Maggie Rogers shares new single ‘Fallingwater’
The singer is supporting Haim on their huge summer tour.
24th May 2018
London/Birmingham trio Sheer Calm share the twisting and turning ‘Mantle Piercer’
The new cut is today’s Neu Pick.
24th May 2018
Mac DeMarco announces UK/European tour
The run includes a ‘This Old Bat’ Halloween party in Southampton.
24th May 2018
Her’s announce debut album ‘Invitation To Her’s’ with new track ‘Low Beam’
The band will take the record on tour in October and November.
24th May 2018
Christine & The Queens hangs above the city in brilliant ‘Girlfriend’ video
It’s the first visual from the new era of Chris.
24th May 2018
23rd May 2018
BODEGA announce UK headline tour for July
The band’s debut album ‘Endless Scroll’ is out the same month via What’s Your Rupture?.
23rd May 2018
Tyler, The Creator shares new track ‘435’
The one-off single comes ahead of the singer’s Primavera set, and complete with a new video.
23rd May 2018
Para Alta share new track ‘Dusk’
The band play a free show for DIY at Two Tribes Brewery in London tonight (23rd May).
23rd May 2018
The xx announce Bilbao edition of Night + Day Festival
Romy, Oliver and Jamie will head to Spain for five days in July.
23rd May 2018
Our Girl are off on a UK headline tour
The band are heading on the road this autumn.
23rd May 2018
Bastille share ‘Quarter Past Midnight’ video
The recent single is the first to be lifted from the band’s upcoming third album.
23rd May 2018
Listen to Vancouver quartet Jo Passed’s brilliant, abrasive debut album ‘Their Prime’
The record is out via Sub Pop on Friday (25th May).
23rd May 2018
The Gaslight Anthem announce deluxe reissue ‘The ’59 Sound Sessions’
The band’s second album turns 10 this summer, and a new version ft rarities and a photobook will come out in June.
23rd May 2018
Watch Arctic Monkeys play first European show in four years
The band brought ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’ to Berlin last night (22nd May).
23rd May 2018
Watch Björk, LUMP and The Breeders play on Jools
The 52nd series of the iconic show rolled on last night (22nd May).
23rd May 2018
The Neu Bulletin (ST.MARTiiNS, Barrie, T‑Shirt Weather & more)
DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.
23rd May 2018
Listen to Bakar’s brilliant, genre-bending debut mixtape ‘BADKID’
The London-based newcomer’s new release is today’s Neu Pick.
23rd May 2018
22nd May 2018
Jack White announces new European tour dates
He’ll play five UK dates this autumn.
22nd May 2018
Robyn’s new album is “not finished yet but it’s almost there”
She was spreaking at a Red Bull Music Festival at the MoMA in NYC.
22nd May 2018
Why we’re so excited about Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ UK comeback this weekend
Karen, Nick and Brian play their first show on these shores for half a decade at London’s All Points East, and it’s a most welcome return.
22nd May 2018
Yonaka, Demob Happy and more on the new DIY Podcast
We’re down in Brighton at The Great Escape.
22nd May 2018
Looking back on Two Door Cinema Club’s ‘Tourist History’
Earwormy choruses? Check. Glitchy guitars? Check? A debut album that reaches the highest of euphoric heights throughout its ten tracks? Well, that’s gotta be ‘Tourist History’.
22nd May 2018
21st May 2018
Parquet Courts announce UK tour
The band released new album ‘Wide Awake!’ last week.
21st May 2018
First Aid Kit announce UK tour dates with The Staves
The dates come in support of the sisters’ new album ‘Ruins’.
21st May 2018
Grand Pax makes mesmerising introduction on ‘Comet’
The new Blue Flowers signing is releasing her debut EP in July.
21st May 2018
Switched on, turned up: Parquet Courts
After a more melancholic turn on 2016’s ‘Human Performance’, Parquet Courts have reignited the fires for ‘Wide Awake!’: their most direct, confrontational and downright important album to date.
21st May 2018
20th May 2018
The Great Escape 2018 comes to a thunderous close with help from Demob Happy, Bully, ALASKALASKA and more
We hosted another jam-packed night up at Horatio’s on Brighton Pier to close the fest.
20th May 2018
19th May 2018
Phoebe Bridgers, Bodega, Gengahr and more shine on a jam-packed second day at The Great Escape 2018
We also caught Sports Team, Sorry and more on day two at the seaside.
19th May 2018
18th May 2018
Parquet Courts — Wide Awake!
5 Stars
A gut-punch of an immediate classic.
18th May 2018
TT — Lovelaws
4 Stars
An even more personal exploration of her affective talents.
18th May 2018
Courtney Barnett — Tell Me How You Really Feel
4 Stars
Lyrically the most direct and honest Courtney has been to date.
18th May 2018
Big Ups — Two Parts Together
4 Stars
Enough crunch to keep things exciting right up to its thundering climax.
18th May 2018
Charles Watson — Now That I’m A River
3 Stars
A quietly experimental affair.
18th May 2018
Ash — Islands
2 Stars
It’s a shame most of ‘Islands’ doesn’t have anything to grab hold of.
18th May 2018
Pale Waves, Snail Mail, Soccer Mommy and more start The Great Escape 2018 with a smash
We also caught King Nun, G Flip, Mellah and more on the first day of the annual Brighton buzzfest.
18th May 2018
17th May 2018
Christine & The Queens returns with new track ‘Girlfriend’
The first taste of Héloïse Letissier hotly-anticipated second album also features Dâm-Funk.
17th May 2018
Sigrid unveils new ‘High Five’ video
The BBC Sound of 2018 winner’s new coming-of-age clip sees her once again collaborate with Ivana Bobic.
17th May 2018
Watch Chvrches perform ‘Miracle’ on US telly
The trio took to the stage on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon earlier this week.
17th May 2018
DIY is partnering up with Electric Fields 2018
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Ghostpoet, Young Fathers & loads more incredible acts will be playing.
17th May 2018