For One Night Only!: Stephen Malkmus curates his dream gig
The Pavement frontman and member of The Hard Quartet gives us an insight into his ideal night out.
23rd September 2024
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23rd September 2024
KEG announce debut album ‘Fun’s Over’ and share lead single ‘Sate The Worm’
Their long-awaited first full-length will arrive in Spring next year.
23rd September 2024
Gurriers: “I wanted to write about things that I haven’t heard about in rock”
Ahead of the release of their debut album, we meet the Dublin five-piece who are finding their own voice within Ireland’s bustling guitar scene.
23rd September 2024
Lizzy McAlpine shares ‘Pushing It Down and Praying’ from forthcoming ‘Older (And Wiser)’ deluxe release
The singer-songwriter will share the deluxe edition of her recent album ‘Older’ early next month.
23rd September 2024
20th September 2024
FIDLAR: Punk Rock Survivors
Frontman Zac Carper may have spent much of the last few years trying to find a sense of inner calm, but on ‘Surviving The Dream’, FIDLAR are still as raw and raucous as ever.
20th September 2024
Bon Iver returns with new single ‘S P E Y S I D E’, announces ‘SABLE,’ EP
The enigmatic Wisconsin artist has shared his new material since the release of his 2019 album ‘i,i’.
20th September 2024
The Beaches: “The people we’re making music for are the girls, gays and theys.”
Around the release of new single ‘Jocelyn’, we caught up with the Toronto outfit to find out more about their journey from high school band to viral stars.
20th September 2024
19th September 2024
Michael Kiwanuka: Changing Seasons
Since the release of 2019 third album ‘KIWANUKA’, its eponymous author has won the Mercury Prize, become a father twice over and wrangled a new sense of self-confidence in his own decisions. New album ‘Small Changes’, then, is the result of some altogether bigger ones.
19th September 2024
Jamie xx reunites with Romy & Oliver Sim for final ‘In Waves’ cut ‘Waited All Night’
The collaboration is the final preview of the producer’s second album, which drops tomorrow.
19th September 2024
Lana Lubany shares new single ‘NAZARETH’, announces ‘YAFA’ EP
The Palestinian-American artist is set to release her second EP next month.
19th September 2024
Wallice shares new single ‘Gut Punch Love’
It’s the third track to be taken from her forthcoming debut album ‘The Jester’.
19th September 2024
18th September 2024
Katy J Pearson: The Bright Side Of Life
It’s taken Katy J Pearson two projects and three albums to fully find her confidence, but with superlative new album ‘Someday, Now’ under her belt, there’s nothing left to stand in her way.
18th September 2024
The Dare announces UK & European headline tour
Fresh from the release of his debut album, man of the moment Harrison Patrick Smith has scheduled seven shows for later this year.
18th September 2024
FIDLAR — Surviving The Dream
5 Stars
The kind of record that incites every emotion, all at once, in the most rewarding way.
18th September 2024
Bright Eyes — Five Dice, All Threes
4 Stars
The album’s title suggests consistency, but in fact, it is a thrillingly unpredictable musical journey.
18th September 2024
Jamie xx — In Waves
4 Stars
Skittish beats, soothing piano licks and scattershot sampling.
18th September 2024
The Waeve — City Lights
4 Stars
The kind of sonic escapism that’s akin to reading a good book.
18th September 2024
Katy J Pearson — Someday, Now
5 Stars
A departure but a truly successful one, full of sublime vocals and creative confidence.
18th September 2024
The Voidz — Like All Before You
3 Stars
In isolation, there’s a lot to enjoy among these tracks, but together, ‘Like All Before You’ requires a lot of listens and maybe a couple of aspirin to translate.
18th September 2024
17th September 2024
Amyl and The Sniffers: Party At The End Of The World
When Amyl and The Sniffers first roared onto the scene, their brand of firecracker punk was a welcome respite from the outside world’s increasing turbulence. Now more reflective and nuanced – but no less fun – third album ‘Cartoon Darkness’ finds them championing hope amid dystopia.
17th September 2024
Mogwai return with ‘God Gets You Back’, their first new music of 2024
Plus, they’ve also shared details of a huge 2025 world tour.
17th September 2024
The Kills announce ‘Happier Girls’ EP and share cover of Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’
The project is also set to include non-electric versions of four tracks from their latest album, ‘God Games’.
17th September 2024
Lambrini Girls drop blistering new single ‘Company Culture’
They’re also embarking on a huge tour of the UK and Europe next Spring.
17th September 2024
Father John Misty shares details of sixth album ‘Mahashmashana’
He’s also unveiled its latest single — a seven-minute epic entitled ‘Screamland’.
17th September 2024
Benefits return with new single ‘Land Of The Tyrants’
The track features vocals from Zera Tønin of Arch Femmesis, and doubles as their first new music since last year’s ‘NAILS’.
17th September 2024
Pixies share latest album preview ‘Motoroller’, schedule UK & European tour
The band have confirmed plans to return to our side of the Atlantic next year, following their appearance at All Points East last month.
17th September 2024
The Great Escape launches First Fifty live shows, with Chloe Qisha, Ray Bull, and Disgusting Sisters playing DIY’s stage
Showcasing some of the buzziest new artists, the pre-festival showcase will also see performances from the likes of Luvcat, TTSSFU, and The Orchestra (For Now).
17th September 2024
16th September 2024
Jack White delivers rock’n’roll on his own terms at London’s Islington Assembly Hall
The show, like his recent album rollout, is pleasingly contrary.
16th September 2024
The Dare: “Everybody seems content to be humble, and I think that’s a fucking boring way to be an artist.”
The ‘Guess’ collaborator and New York disruptor is 2024’s most polarising new artist. Charli thinks he’s with it – do you?
16th September 2024
Lauv drops cathartic new single ‘First Heartbreak’
It arrives just ahead of his upcoming U.S. mini tour.
16th September 2024
Confidence Man share Sweely collab and ‘Toy Boy’ remix ‘All My People’
The track originally appeared on their acclaimed 2022 LP, ‘Tilt’.
16th September 2024
RAYE releases new live album ‘Live at Montreux Jazz Festival’
Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Wu-Tang Clan and The Smile are among those to have previously committed their performances at the iconic festival to tape.
16th September 2024
FINNEAS shares latest ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’ single ‘Cleats’
His anticipated second LP lands at the start of next month.
16th September 2024
Supergrass announce ‘I Should Coco’ 30th anniversary tour
The dates will see the band perform their beloved debut album in full, plus an encore of greatest hits.
16th September 2024
DIY return to Molotow Club for Reeperbahn Festival 2024
We’ll be joined by mary in the junkyard, Personal Trainer and more in Hamburg this week.
16th September 2024
13th September 2024
Bastille’s Dan Smith shares Part Two of new project ‘&’
He’s shared two more tracks from the upcoming album, ‘Blue Sky & The Painter’ and ‘Leonard & Marianne’.
13th September 2024
Self Esteem unveils new single ‘Love Second Music First’
It’ll be the B‑side of the physical release of her recent Moonchild Sanelly collab, ‘Big Man’.
13th September 2024
FKA twigs drops first preview of forthcoming new album ‘EUSEXUA’
Her new single is the title track of her third studio album.
13th September 2024
DIY’s Guide to the Top 10 Oasis songs
Looking forward to The Big Reunion? Why not start by looking back (not in anger) at the Gallaghers’ greatest moments.
13th September 2024
The Neu Bulletin (Luvcat, Flat Party, piglet and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
13th September 2024
Lana Lubany: “As an in-betweener, I’m in endless pursuit of the feeling of belonging”
Ahead of her performance at Reeperbahn Festival this month, the Palestinian-American artist tells us how she strives to celebrate her heritage in her work.
13th September 2024
12th September 2024
Porridge Radio share latest album preview ‘A Hole In The Ground’
The new track comes accompanied by a live video shot at their recent show at Paris’ Centre Pompidou.
12th September 2024
Dua Lipa announces ‘Radical Optimism’ 2025 tour dates
She’s added a whole host of new shows across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the UK, and North America.
12th September 2024
Hinds: Full Circle
Hinds have always been a flagship band for happy-go-lucky best friendship, yet the last few years have been anything but smooth sailing. Fourth LP ‘VIVA HINDS’ may not be their first rodeo, but it’s the start of a new chapter for the singular Spanish pair.
12th September 2024
Michael Kiwanuka announces new album ‘Small Changes’
He’s also unveiled the LP’s twinned lead tracks, ‘Lowdown (Part I)’ and ‘Lowdown (Part II)’.
12th September 2024
Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard to guest on DIY’s Before They Knew Better — Live! podcast
We’ll be bringing the event to Soho’s The Social on 9th October as part of the venue’s year of 25th birthday celebrations.
12th September 2024
Marika Hackman, Willie J Healey and more complete lineup for Live at Leeds In The City 2024
They join the likes of Everything Everything, English Teacher, and Alfie Templeman on the stacked bill.
12th September 2024
11th September 2024
Fat Dog: 24 Hour Party People
As Fat Dog prepare to reveal debut album ‘WOOF.’, we join the absurdist quintet for a day in the life of the UK’s most chaotic breakthrough band.
11th September 2024
The Linda Lindas share title track of forthcoming album ‘No Obligation’
The quartet’s second LP is due to arrive next month.
11th September 2024
Kasabian drummer Ian Matthews shares details of AmplifyWorld Artist Fund
The initiative has pledged $500,000 to support musicians worldwide.
11th September 2024
Get To Know… julie
LA shoegaze bringing the ’90s bang up to date.
11th September 2024
MJ Lenderman announces 2025 UK tour
The run of shows will be in support of his just-released new album, ‘Manning Fireworks’.
11th September 2024
Franz Ferdinand return with details of new album ‘The Human Fear’
The indie stalwarts have also shared a new video for its lead single, ‘Audacious’.
11th September 2024
Dora Jar — No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire
4 Stars
Dora Jar has one foot in singer-songwriter world and the other in pure pop, and it makes for an intriguing listen.
11th September 2024
Suki Waterhouse — Memoir Of A Sparklemuffin
3-5 Stars
Much like a late noughties Tumblr given the same name.
11th September 2024
Gia Ford - Transparent Things
3-5 Stars
Finding the balance between spectacle and subtlety.
11th September 2024
DEADLETTER — Hysterical Strength
3-5 Stars
Impeccably recorded and formulated with pin-sharp precision, but in need of a little more of a distinctive voice.
11th September 2024
Nilüfer Yanya — My Method Actor
4 Stars
Brimming with curiosity and exploration.
11th September 2024
10th September 2024
Soccer Mommy unveils latest single ‘Driver’ and announces 2025 international tour dates
Her anticipated new album, ‘Evergreen’, lands next month.
10th September 2024
Flo Milli drops sensual video for new single ‘Wet Dreams’
The track is her first release since latest LP ‘Fine Ho, Stay’.
10th September 2024
Fazerdaze unveils plans for new album ‘Soft Power’
She’s also shared a video for its just-released lead single, ‘Cherry Pie’.
10th September 2024
Rizzle Kicks announce headline show at London’s KOKO
The one-off gig is set to be the duo’s first live performance in nearly a decade.
10th September 2024
Katie Gavin: What Katie Did Next
Don’t panic, MUNA fans: Katie Gavin isn’t breaking up the band. Instead, the frontwoman is taking a sojourn sideways for a singer-songwriter solo album that tackles life and relationships (with a little help from her many musical friends).
10th September 2024
9th September 2024
Master Peace drops bouncing pop anthem ‘Dancing With A(nuva) Man’
It’s the latest track to be lifted from his forthcoming EP, which arrives next month.
9th September 2024
Pa Salieu returns with self-assured new cut ‘Belly’
It’s the Coventry rapper’s first release since 2022.
9th September 2024
Jungle kick off next chapter with new single ‘Let’s Go Back’
It’s their first new music since regular collaborator Lydia Kitto officially joined the band.
9th September 2024
The Libertines write another magical chapter in their Worthy Farm story at Pilton Party
Somerset locals braved a classic Glastonbury mud bath to see off the summer with the boys in the band.
9th September 2024
Katie Gavin is the cover star of DIY’s September 2024 issue!
Our latest issue also features Paris Paloma, Amyl and The Sniffers, Fat Dog, The Dare and more!
9th September 2024
6th September 2024
Role Model schedules ‘Kansas Anymore’ world tour
The huge run of dates will see him play shows in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and North America.
6th September 2024
The Neu Bulletin (Welly, Fiona-Lee, Yuneki and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
6th September 2024
American Football share Ethel Cain cover of ‘For Sure’
The new rendition is lifted from a forthcoming covers edition of their seminal debut album.
6th September 2024
mxmtoon announces new album ‘liminal space’ with bouncy lead single ‘the situation’
The singer-songwriter’s third full-length will arrive this Autumn.
6th September 2024
Ashnikko drops new single ‘Paint The Town Blue’
The song features on the soundtrack for season two of Netflix’s ARCANE.
6th September 2024
Confidence Man share surrealist video for latest single ‘SO WHAT’
It continues their upcoming album’s visual tribute to London, their adopted hometown.
6th September 2024
Rejjie Snow announces new album ‘PEACE 2 DA WORLD’
He’s said the project is “the first time [he’s] made something for someone specifically.”
6th September 2024
English Teacher’s ‘This Could Be Texas’ wins Mercury Prize Album of the Year 2024
They’re the first act from outside London to win the prize since 2014.
6th September 2024
5th September 2024
Get To Know… Alien Chicks
Uncategorisable, indefatigable, and absolutely shedloads of fun.
5th September 2024
4th September 2024
Paris Paloma: What Lies Beneath
Having broken through with last year’s darkly powerful single ‘labour’, Paris Paloma is following it up with her debut ‘Cacophony’ — a rich, complex portrait of pain, struggle and strength that proves her status as one of new music’s most vital voices.
4th September 2024
Sans Soucis shares final album preview ‘Dancing On This’
Tickets for their upcoming headline tour of the UK and Europe are on sale now.
4th September 2024
Ezra Collective team up with M.anifest and Moonchild Sanelly for new single ‘Streets Is Calling’
The Mercury Prize winners are embarking on a headline tour of the UK and Europe this Autumn.
4th September 2024
The Dare — What’s Wrong With New York?
4-5 Stars
A hedonistic pop bible.
4th September 2024
Hinds — VIVA HINDS
4 Stars
The now-duo have opened an exciting new chapter.
4th September 2024
Fat Dog — WOOF.
5 Stars
Brilliant, dark, and downright batshit crazy.
4th September 2024
Sarah Kinsley — Escaper
4-5 Stars
Merging dramatic, ambitious arrangements with a lyrical sensitivity that’s truly transporting.
4th September 2024
Human Interest - Smile While You’re Losing (An Audio Guide To Wellness)
4 Stars
An EP which strives for moments of human connection and mutual understanding.
4th September 2024
3rd September 2024
CMAT, Sleater-Kinney, Yo La Tengo and more delight considerate crowds at End of the Road 2024
For 18 years, End of the Road has orchestrated the final gasp of summertime hedonism, and this year feels more joyful – and respectful – than ever.
3rd September 2024
The Wytches, charlieeeee, Moreish Idols and more added to Beyond The Music 2024 bill
The Manchester new music festival and conference is back for its second edition this October.
3rd September 2024
Corinne Bailey Rae shares new single ‘SilverCane’
It’s her first new music since the arrival of her Mercury shortlisted latest album, ‘Black Rainbows’.
3rd September 2024
Primal Scream share latest ‘Come Ahead’ preview ‘Deep Dark Waters’
The evocative new single acts as a word of warning against our world’s current unsettling trajectory.
3rd September 2024
STONE join forces with DOPE LEMON for new version of ‘Save Yourself’
“It’s another lesson for myself to always go for it, as the worst they can say is no.”
3rd September 2024
FLO show their softer side on new single ‘Bending My Rules’
It’s the latest track to be lifted from their just-announced debut album, ‘Access All Areas’.
3rd September 2024
Everything Everything schedule Autumn 2024 UK headline tour
They’re hitting the road to celebrate the release of ‘Mountainhead’ back in March.
3rd September 2024
2nd September 2024
Sarah Kinsley: “Getting into music wasn’t really my choice at the very beginning”
Meet the New York-based multi-hyphenate whose ambitious, emotive offerings are shaping a bold yet comforting sonic landscape.
2nd September 2024
The Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie top an alt-rock dream bill for All Points East’s final day
Ever since the lineup was announced, it always promised to be indie rock Christmas for a certain demographic.
2nd September 2024
30th August 2024
Sunflower Bean share scuzzy new effort ‘Teach Me To Be Bad’
It’s the second track to be lifted from the trio’s upcoming EP ‘Shake’.
30th August 2024
The Neu Bulletin (Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Oslo Twins, Native James and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
30th August 2024
Wunderhorse — Midas
4-5 Stars
The excitement and energy of a debut album, but the wisdom and restraint that comes from experience.
30th August 2024
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Wild God
5 Stars
It is genuinely moving to hear the one-time Prince of Darkness finding so much beauty in the world around him, even after everything life has thrown at him in recent years.
30th August 2024
Enumclaw — Home in Another Life
4 Stars
A scuzzy but tight unit.
30th August 2024
Yannis & the Yaw — Lagos Paris London
4 Stars
That these five tracks are somewhat scrapbook-like in nature should come as little surprise.
30th August 2024