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METZ - Up On Gravity Hill

4 Stars

A curious and (eventually) overwhelmingly satisfactory juxtaposition of dark and light. Or to be more specific, heavy and light.

BODEGA - Our Brand Could Be Your Life

4 Stars

BODEGA’s collective finger remains on the pulse, as they continue to cut their targets down to size.

Blue Bendy - So Medieval

4 Stars

A debut which rewards the time spent with it in spades.

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard - Skinwalker

3-5 Stars

Best enjoyed as a quick trip through pop’s past, albeit with a higher-than-average quota of batshit lyrics.

Wallows share video for latest single ‘Calling After Me’

The track gets lifted from their forthcoming third album 'Model'.

English Teacher: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Since their inception, English Teacher have never been afraid to read between the lines, finding emotion and subtle beauty in everything from the pastoral to the pub. On their feverishly-anticipated debut album ‘This Could Be Texas’, they emerge as authors of their own winning tale.

Aziya is back with latest track ‘party’s over’

But the fun is only just getting started, as this week sees her supporting HotWax on DIY's Now + Next Tour!

Mandy, Indiana return with inaugural 2024 track ‘Idea Is Best’

It's the quartet's first new music since the release of their acclaimed debut LP 'i've seen a way' last year.

The Lemon Twigs unveil final album preview ‘How Can I Love Her More?’

It comes accompanied by a band-directed video that sees the duo take a jaunt around NYC.

The Mysterines share punchy new single ‘Sink Ya Teeth’

It's the latest track to be lifted from their upcoming second album 'Afraid of Tomorrows'.

Home Counties, Kenya Grace, Peter Xan, Vanity Fairy & loads more join The Great Escape 2024 bill

They'll join the likes of Kneecap, SOFT PLAY, Lauren Mayberry at the Brighton event next month.

Listen back to Before They Knew Better live with Everything Everything’s Jonathan Higgs

For the next installment of our podcast's second series, we caught up with the indie stalwart live at The Social, London.

Conan Gray - Found Heaven

4 Stars

A sledgehammer of an LP that switches things up once again for maximum impact.

Mitski announced as final headliner for All Points East 2024

She'll be joined by an all-star bill featuring Arlo Parks, Beabadoobee, Ethel Cain and more.

Omar Apollo returns with new single ‘Spite’

The singer also looks set to embark on his next era, following on from his 2022 debut 'Ivory'.

Royal Blood schedule 10th anniversary warm-up show in Bournemouth

The band will mark ten years since the release of their debut album with a handful of shows this summer.

St Vincent announces handful of UK & European headline shows

To celebrate the release of her new album 'All Born Screaming', she'll play four headline shows this May and June.

Mount Kimbie: “We wanted to get the tone right - somewhere between the pop influence we were excited by, and the surreal nature of our lyrics”

The beloved cult band give us a deeper insight into each track from their hot-off-the-press new LP, 'The Sunset Violent'.

Lizzy McAlpine: Wising Up

Thrust into the spotlight via a moment of unexpected viral success, Lizzy McAlpine is making firm choices on third album ‘Older’: a record that prioritises artistry over chasing fame.

Chappell Roan shares new single ‘Good Luck, Babe!’

The synth-tastic new track follows on from her 2023 debut 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess'.

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds share new album trailer for ‘Wild God’

The band recently confirmed a run of live shows in support of the release of their 18th (!) studio LP.

The Neu Bulletin (Hope Tala, Cardinals, Soft Launch, and more!)

DIY's essential guide to the best new music.

Big Special kick off the DIY Now & Next Tour 2024 in exhilarating fashion

Supported by Grandmas House and Slate, the duo begin their half of the tour by igniting a fire in the midst of a rainy Cardiff night.

Glass Animals announce 2024 international tour dates

They'll be visiting the UK, Europe, and the US in support of their forthcoming album 'I Love You So F***ing Much'.

Baby Queen drops new single ‘Ride Or Die’

The R&B-tinged cut was originally going to be included on her debut album, 'Quarter Life Crisis'.

Swim Deep unveil video for latest track ‘First Song’

The band are due to head out on tour around the UK and Europe later this year.

Porij share latest album preview ‘Ghost’

They've also added new instore dates to this month's 'Teething' tour.

Ugly: “We were curious to see how far our interest in ritual performance could be stretched into something resembling ‘song’”

The Cambridge six-piece share a track-by-track guide to their anticipated debut EP, 'Twice Around The Sun'.

Charli XCX announces 2024 UK arena tour

She posted a picture of a baggie printed with the intel on her socials, obvs.

Lala Hayden, Eva Ruiz & The Gulps are amongst Spanish acts set to play The Great Escape 2024

Eight Spanish artists will be playing this year's edition of the Brighton fest, where Spain is this year's lead country.

AURORA looks inward for upcoming fourth album ‘What Happened To The Heart?’

The Norwegian alt-pop star has also announced a run of UK and European tour dates this Autumn.

Kings of Leon share introspective new cut ‘Split Screen’

The band's latest offering follows their previously-released single 'Mustang'.

Paris Paloma confirms debut album ‘Cacophony’

The announcement follows the release of 'LABOUR (the cacophony)', a re-worked version of her viral single.

English Teacher announce biggest UK headline shows to date

Their Spring album tour is already sold out, but you can catch them on a run of five dates in November.

Flyana Boss - This Ain’t The Album

3-5 Stars

A collection that doesn’t pull the pedal from the metal but is stifled by that bite-sized TikTok formula.

Drahla - angeltape

3-5 Stars

A record of controlled art-rock chaos, making for a turbulent but enthralling listen.

Lizzy McAlpine - Older

4 Stars

Shrugging off the pressures of present day virality in favour of creating something much more classic.

Gustaf - Package Pt. 2

3-5 Stars

Sequels do a roaring trade of the same, but different and again.

The Black Keys - Ohio Players

3-5 Stars

They find a sound that’s pitch-perfect - and yet seem determined to fidget away from it with mixed results.

Bob Vylan - Humble As The Sun

4-5 Stars

Still a firm middle finger up to the forces trying to keep Bob Vylan down, but one shouted gleefully from the top of the podium.

Vampire Weekend - Only God Was Above Us

4-5 Stars

Their most accomplished album yet.

Bob Vylan: Independent’s Day

Back with a more holistic, introspective bang on their third album ‘Humble As The Sun’, London DIY grime-punks Bob Vylan are choosing to balance anger with optimism. But as their words will attest, they haven’t lost any of their political bite.

BIG SPECIAL share latest track ‘BLACK DOG / WHITE HORSE’

The duo have offered up another taste of their forthcoming debut album.

CMAT kicks off series two of Before They Knew Better with a bang

Starting the second season of DIY's podcast in riotous style, we talk to CMAT about teenage fashion blogs, Paul McCartney comic strips, Bombay Bicycle Club and more!

The Neu Bulletin (Been Stellar, Mary In The Junkyard, UCHE YARA and more!)

DIY's essential guide to the best new music.

Bob Vylan are the cover stars of DIY’s April 2024 issue!

Our new issue - which is officially out now - also features St Vincent, girl in red, Lizzy McAlpine and loads more.

Lorde covers Talking Heads’ ‘Take Me To The River’

It's the latest track to be shared from A24's forthcoming 'Stop Making Sense' tribute album.

Vampire Weekend sample Soul II Soul on latest album preview ‘Mary Boone’

The band have also just announced a run of shows in the UK and Europe this winter.

Maggie Rogers schedules two intimate London headline shows

The singer - who releases her new album next month - will play two shows at Hackney Empire later this year.

Leigh-Anne drops new track ‘Stealin’ Love’

It's the first to be taken from an upcoming new collection of songs.

Blondshell and Bully join forces for new single ‘Docket’

It's the first release of 2024 for both artists.

Get To Know… meg elsier

If you thought Nashville was just a country music haven and nothing more, think again.

Kneecap: “[Our gigs are] an opportunity to inspire people and show them that language isn’t a barrier”

Meet the Gaels who just want to have fun (and change a few minds while they’re at it).

Young Fathers claim special place in Royal Albert Hall lineage

The Scottish group continue to go from strength to strength, and this performance feels particularly powerful.

Panic Shack and Plantoid christen SON Estrella Galicia’s inaugural Brighton night in suitably lively style

With dancefloor-ready DJ sets and stellar Mexican grub – custom paired with complimentary beer – also on the agenda, the micro-festival has all the ingredients to make for a cracking Saturday night.

Dua Lipa to play London’s Royal Albert Hall

The pop superstar will take to the stage of the capital's iconic venue this October.

The Libertines - All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade

3-5 Stars

It has the hallmarks of the Likely Lads’ heyday - to an extent.

Blu DeTiger - All I Ever Want Is Everything

3 Stars

A genre-hopping work, anchored unsurprisingly by infectious basslines.

Chastity Belt - Live Laugh Love

4 Stars

By opening up their songwriting process, the band have managed to carve out an even more singular sound.

Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well

3-5 Stars

For the most part, it exists in a state of content bliss - a reset of sorts.

Lynks: Let’s Ride

A gender non-conforming, performance art-embracing pop maverick, Lynks has spent the early part of their career pushing every envelope available. With sexy, saucy and singular debut ‘Abomination’, they’re creating a space like no other.

girl in red and Sabrina Carpenter team up on new single ‘You Need Me Now?’

The collab is the latest track to be lifted from girl in red's forthcoming sophomore album.

Maxïmo Park are hitting the road this Autumn

News of their upcoming UK and EU tour dates comes accompanied by a new single, too.

renforshort is washing away the past on forthcoming EP ‘clean hands dirty water’

The recently announced project will feature her latest single, 'hurt like it should'.

Suede to play special summer show with Johnny Marr and Nadine Shah

The indie icons will be taking to the stage in the grounds of Audley End, Essex.

Baby Queen, Caity Baser and Baxter Dury among final Live At Leeds In The Park additions

The summer day fest has already confirmed the likes of The Kooks, Declan McKenna, and Corinne Bailey Rae.

Remi Wolf confirms second album ‘Big Ideas’

The video for lead single 'Cinderella' features Mac Demarco as an ice cream man, natch.

Blu DeTiger: All About That Bass

Having cut her teeth as the alt-pop A-list’s favourite bassist-for-hire, Blu DeTiger is stepping into her main character era with debut album ‘All I Ever Want Is Everything’.

Royal Blood announce 10th anniversary live shows

We can't believe it's been a whole decade since their debut album either…

The Enemy announce Indie Til I Die UK tour

They'll be joined by The Subways and The Holloways on the nice'n'sleazy six-date run.

Panic Shack: “We took a couple of mini-breaks to focus purely on writing, and let’s just say they were very fruitful”

Ahead of their turn headlining SON Estrella Galicia's Brighton knees up this weekend, we catch up with Welsh party starters Panic Shack to find out more about what they've been cooking up in the studio.

The Neu Bulletin (Wasia Project, Cassyette, Welly and more!)

DIY's essential guide to the best new music.

Big Special and HotWax: The DIY Now + Next Tour Preview

We chat to the two red hot bands from our Class of 2024 - Big Special and HotWax - who are heading out on the road next month to headline DIY's Now + Next Tour 2024.

Bleachers dazzle with nostalgic delights at first of two sold out London O2 Forum shows

The opening night of Jack Antonoff & co's From The Studio To The Stage tour is a joyful thing to behold.

Waxahatchee: Let The Light In

On her sixth album ‘Tigers Blood’, Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield is distancing herself from her demons and embracing home in all its forms.

Cat Burns confirms debut album ‘early twenties’

The breakout South London star has already supported the likes of Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith.

Allie X announces ‘Girl With No Face’ UK and Ireland tour dates

The pop provocateur will be playing three shows this May.

Beyoncé unveils details of forthcoming new album ‘Cowboy Carter’

"This ain't a Country album. This is a 'Beyoncé' album."

Gossip - Real Power

4 Stars

Getting older with heart and empathy? That sounds like real power to us.

Waxahatchee - Tigers Blood

4-5 Stars

A showcase of Katie Crutchfield at the peak of her powers.

Adrianne Lenker - Bright Future

4 Stars

Beautiful in its honesty, this feels like a milestone record founded in maturity and grace.

Francis of Delirium - Lighthouse

4 Stars

Contending with coming-of-age and love without drifting into cliche, Jana Bahrich illustrates the beautiful simplicity behind embracing the hope inherent in change.

Lauran Hibberd - Girlfriend Material

4 Stars

Combining pop hooks, fuzzy punk guitars, and honest, relatable words, it shows Lauren as an artist coming into her own.

Empress Of - For Your Consideration

4 Stars

Dizzyingly unique and creatively assertive.

John Grant shares funky lead single ‘It’s A Bitch’ from newly announced LP ‘The Art Of The Lie’

RAYE’s sensational orchestra-backed O2 Arena show is the ultimate underlining of a generational star

No exaggeration, this is one of the finest shows we’ve ever witnessed.

The Gaslight Anthem are releasing new EP ‘History Books - Short Stories’ this week

It includes a cover of Billie Eilish's 'Ocean Eyes'.

Pulp announce first shows in US and Canada for over a decade

The encore continues!

Rock In Rio Lisboa add Macklemore, Ne-Yo, and more to 2024 lineup

The Portuguese capital will also welcome the likes of Jonas Brothers, Ed Sheeran, and Doja Cat for their 20th anniversary celebrations.

Interpol announce ‘Antics’ 20th anniversary UK tour

They'll be playing five special shows to mark the release of their seminal 2004 album.

Nuha Ruby Ra releases sultry new single ‘Fetish 2 Forget’

It's her first new music since last year's 'Machine Like Me' EP.

Nia Archives shares video for latest album preview ‘Unfinished Business’

The visual sees her visit everywhere from a chippy to a rave.

Rachel Chinouriri unveils video for latest track ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’

Her debut LP of the same name is set to arrive in May.

Cosmorat: “Even if something really bad is going on, it’s still okay to go out with your friends and forget it”

The genre-hopping transatlantic trio, gooping their way to the top of this year’s must-see new live acts.

Lauren Mayberry shares video for unapologetic new single ‘Change Shapes’

It's the third solo track from the CHVRCHES vocalist and former DIY cover star.

The Neu Bulletin (Divorce, Home Counties, MRCY and more!)

DIY's essential guide to the best new music.

Phoebe Green shares powerful new track ‘I Could Love You’

It's the second track to be taken from the Manchester artist's forthcoming new EP 'Ask Me Now'.

FLO share video for new single ‘Walk Like This’

The trio have shared their first new material since dropping last year's '3 Of Us' surprise EP.

Lava La Rue announces debut album ‘STARFACE’

They've also shared their brand new funky single 'Push N Shuv'.

SOFT PLAY share video for new single ‘Mirror Muscles’

The release follows the duo's name change and last year's comeback single 'Punk's Dead'.