Cola — The Gloss
4 Stars
Not quite a reinvention, but they’re still seeking new horizons.
12th June 2024
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12th June 2024
John Grant - The Art Of The Lie
4 Stars
His signature duality of musical buoyancy and lyrical wretchedness is in full flow.
12th June 2024
Fräulein — Sink Or Swim
4 Stars
Urgent and huge, ripe for both sweat-soaked club rooms and larger stages.
12th June 2024
11th June 2024
easy life rebrand as hard life and share new single ‘tears’
The brilliantly-named band have bounced back following their legal dispute with easyGroup.
11th June 2024
Ebbb: “By not focusing our attention on social media, we just put all of our energy into the music”
We chat to the elusive London trio ahead of their debut EP release and their set at Ipswich’s Brighten The Corners Festival.
11th June 2024
Picture Parlour tease debut EP ‘Face In The Picture’
Its title track is out now, with the full project arriving this Friday.
11th June 2024
Heartworms drops paranoia-fuelled video for new single ‘Jacked’
It’s the first taste of a yet-to-be-announced longer project.
11th June 2024
beabadoobee announces UK headline tour
The run of Autumn dates will be in support of her forthcoming new album, ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’.
11th June 2024
Gretel: “I’ve decided I just want to write good songs that create new paths in indie music”
To mark the release of her huge new single ‘Far Out’, we catch up with Gretel to find out more about what she’s got in store for her exciting next chapter.
11th June 2024
Los Campesinos! share new single ‘0898 HEARTACHE’
It lands just ahead of their North American tour, which kicks off this week.
11th June 2024
Nilüfer Yanya announces new album ‘My Method Actor’
She’s also shared the record’s pseudo-title track, ‘Method Actor’.
11th June 2024
Metronomy’s Joe Mount on skateboarding and Minidiscs for the next instalment of Before They Knew Better
What is ‘cool’, according to Metronomy? Tune into our newest podcast episode to find out…
11th June 2024
10th June 2024
FIDLAR announce new album ‘Surviving The Dream’
The band have ushered in their new chapter with the release of two new singles.
10th June 2024
Glass Animals: Up, Up, And Away…
The unexpected, stratospheric success of ‘Heat Waves’ elevated Glass Animals to music’s A List, putting Dave Bayley in the eyeline of everyone from Elton to Lana. But it would take an existential crisis at the top of a mountain to set him back on course to ‘I Love You So F***ing Much’: an album about love, space and everything in between.
10th June 2024
Nottingham’s Divorce share new single ‘My Room’
It lands ahead of the band’s October UK tour.
10th June 2024
Yannis & The Yaw (feat. Tony Allen) share second single ‘Under The Strikes’
It lands ahead of a collaborative EP from the Foals frontman and the late, legendary drummer.
10th June 2024
Blur to mark one year anniversary of Wembley shows with new live album
A feature-length concert film about their biggest gigs to date will also hit cinemas this Autumn.
10th June 2024
Nia Archives confirms details of 2024 Junglists World Tour
The 28-date run will see her play cities across the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
10th June 2024
Sabrina Carpenter unveils plans for new album ‘Short n’ Sweet’
The ‘Espresso’ star has also dropped a new track, which comes accompanied by a video featuring another famous face…
10th June 2024
Confidence Man announce new album ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’ and share lead single ‘I CAN’T LOSE YOU’
The LP follows their huge 2022 release, ‘TILT’.
10th June 2024
Nell Mescal, Hannah Grae, Cate and more join lineup for Shania Twain’s BST Hyde Park show
They join previously announced supports including Anne-Marie and Natalie Imbruglia.
10th June 2024
8th June 2024
Taylor Swift kicks off UK leg of her Eras Tour with breathtaking first show at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium
Across her epic three and a half hour show, she offers up a masterclass in pop performance.
8th June 2024
7th June 2024
Glass Animals are the cover stars of DIY’s June 2024 issue!
Our new issue also features Los Campesinos!, Goat Girl, Lava La Rue, Alfie Templeman and loads more ace acts.
7th June 2024
Aurora: With Every Heartbeat
Scandipop star AURORA knows a thing or two about bringing crowds together, and with a fourth album rooted in humanity and healing, she’ll be spending the summer in joyful communion.
7th June 2024
You Me At Six expand final UK & Ireland tour ‘The Final Nights Of Six’
The five-piece have added even more shows to their final tour as a band.
7th June 2024
The Neu Bulletin (Soft Launch, Yuneki, She’s In Parties and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
7th June 2024
Remi Wolf schedules UK & Ireland headline tour for ‘Big Ideas’
The Californian will be returning to our side of the Atlantic in November for five UK shows.
7th June 2024
Alfie Templeman - Radiosoul
4-5 Stars
A technicolour triumph.
7th June 2024
Peggy Gou - I Hear You
3 Stars
There’s a clear intention to create something beyond what she is typically renowned for, yet it doesn’t always quite hit.
7th June 2024
Swim Deep - There’s A Big Star Outside
3-5 Stars
For those indie kids who grew up with them, this introspective Swim Deep will feel just right.
7th June 2024
AURORA - What Happened To The Heart?
4-5 Stars
Monolithic in nature, an album on which hurt is both resisted and overwhelmingly embraced.
7th June 2024
Eels — Eels Time!
3-5 Stars
Those who love E at his most contemplative will find plenty to like.
7th June 2024
Goat Girl - Below The Waste
5 Stars
Outward looking yet markedly personal, it considers the relationships humans have both with the world, and with each other.
7th June 2024
6th June 2024
Get To Know… oreglo
Polymorphic jazz for the modern age.
6th June 2024
Cardinals: “We try to realise the importance of being subversive, thematically and sonically”
Ireland’s next great guitar hopes – this time, with added accordion.
6th June 2024
Orlando Weeks — LOJA
4-5 Stars
Having his time in the sun in more ways than one.
6th June 2024
5th June 2024
SOFT PLAY share latest track ‘Everything and Nothing’
It’s the latest cut to be lifted from their forthcoming new album ‘HEAVY JELLY’.
5th June 2024
4th June 2024
Jamie xx announces new album ‘In Waves’
His second solo album will land nine years on from the release of his 2015 debut ‘In Colour’.
4th June 2024
Fat Dog share new track ‘I Am The King’ from forthcoming debut ‘WOOF.’
The South London are set to release their debut album in September.
4th June 2024
Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno talks his love of football and outlandish fashion in DIY’s Before They Knew Better
The latest episode of DIY’s podcast also sees the Kasabian frontman dive into his ties to Leicester, and his Italian family roots.
4th June 2024
Charli XCX, Hozier & Don Toliver join Open’er’s 2024 festival line-up
They’ll be joining the likes of Foo Fighters, Dua Lipa, and Doja Cat at the Polish fest this summer.
4th June 2024
Charli XCX — BRAT
5 Stars
An unmistakable representation of her very core.
4th June 2024
3rd June 2024
Alfie Templeman shares funky Nile Rodgers-featuring ‘Just A Dance’
The track is the final preview to be taken from his forthcoming second album ‘Radiosoul’, which is out this Friday.
3rd June 2024
Danny Brown’s absurd and captivating rollercoaster runs right through Manchester’s Ritz
Breathless, reckless and impossibly fast throughout.
3rd June 2024
1st June 2024
You Me At Six’s final festival set is a true full circle moment at 2024’s Slam Dunk North
Despite wet weather and muddy conditions trying to get in the way, the Leeds pop-punk all-dayer is one of its best outings in recent years.
1st June 2024
31st May 2024
Lip Critic: “When people come see us, they can get involved without there being this huge wall of seriousness”
Throwing punk, hardcore and electronic influences into a uniquely frenzied blender, NYC’s most thrilling new exports just want to entertain.
31st May 2024
Everything Everything, Say She She & more join Death Cab For Cutie & The Postal Service at All Points East 2024
They’ll join the likes of Gossip, Phoenix and Sleater-Kinney at the Victoria Park event this August.
31st May 2024
Bat For Lashes — The Dream Of Delphi
4-5 Stars
Her best record in over a decade.
31st May 2024
30th May 2024
Romy shares new single ‘Always Forever’, with Charlotte Wells-directed video
The track doubles as her first new material since the release of last year’s ‘Mid Air’.
30th May 2024
Get To Know… Nieve Ella
Anthemic indie-pop with heart-on-sleeve lyrics that are made for belting at the top of your lungs.
30th May 2024
Arlo Parks, Marika Hackman, KOKOKO! and more to play Transgressive 20th anniversary events
The independent music group will celebrate two decades with a series of shows over the next few months.
30th May 2024
Cosmorat, Gia Ford and more to play SON Estrella Galicia’s ‘Soundhood Hackney’ two day festival
The June knees-up follows a series of events in London and Brighton.
30th May 2024
Live at Leeds In The Park unites indie heroes old and new for a day of cross-generational good vibes
Featuring The Cribs, Sprints, Mystery Jets and more.
30th May 2024
Orlando Weeks releases new single ‘Good To See You’
He’ll be in London next week for a limited run of album performance/art exhibition dates.
30th May 2024
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds share second album preview ‘Frogs’
It was the first track to be written for their forthcoming LP, ‘Wild God’.
30th May 2024
Full lineup announced for SZA’s BST Hyde Park headliner
She’ll be joined by special guests Sampha, Snoh Aalegra, and more.
30th May 2024
29th May 2024
Brockwell Park’s Wide Awake once again proves it’s a thrilling way to kick-start festival season
The South London knees-up is now an anticipated date in the capital’s music calendar, and its fourth iteration had a sense of joyful community at its core.
29th May 2024
Sans Soucis: “the topics I sing about can spark conversations”
Born in Italy and based in London, Giulia Grispino is fusing languages and genres for a debut album that’s as political as it is party-ready.
29th May 2024
FLO share new track ‘Caught Up’
The trio’s latest single follows on from ‘Walk Like This’, which landed earlier this year.
29th May 2024
Tems, 4batz, Durand Bernarr and more to support Kaytranada at All Points East 2024
Thundercat, Victoria Monét, and Amaarae are among those already announced for the August all-dayer.
29th May 2024
English Teacher, Hannah Diamond, mary in the junkyard among first acts for Sŵn Festival 2024
Wu-Lu, Antony Szmierek, Porij and loads more have also been confirmed to play the Cardiff event this October.
29th May 2024
28th May 2024
The Mysterines: Facing The Future
While The Mysterines’ debut saw the Liverpool quartet stand out as one of guitar music’s brightest new stars, on follow-up ‘Afraid Of Tomorrows’ they’re embarking on a foreboding but startling new chapter.
28th May 2024
Clairo unveils details of new album ‘Charm’
She’s also shared the first track to be lifted from the record, ‘Sexy To Someone’.
28th May 2024
Kate Nash continues Series Two of Before They Knew Better
This week on the podcast, we dig into the coming-of-age years of the mid-’00s Myspace icon.
28th May 2024
27th May 2024
DIY’s Pirate Highlight! Sans Soucis, Ruti and more
We’re shining a light on some of the brilliant artists coming out of Pirate Studios right now.
27th May 2024
24th May 2024
Remi Wolf: No Filter
Remi Wolf’s debut introduced the Californian singer in a blaze of eye-popping, sweary, technicolour glory. On second album ‘Big Ideas’, she may have refined the methods, but the message is unapologetically still all her.
24th May 2024
The Neu Bulletin (Cardinals, mary in the junkyard, Chloe Slater and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
24th May 2024
Suki Waterhouse, Men I Trust, Molly Payton and more join bill for Mitski’s All Points East 2024 show
They’ll be joining an all-star line-up that includes Beabadoobee, Arlo Parks, and Ethel Cain.
24th May 2024
Bring Me The Horizon release long-awaited new album ‘Post Human: NeX GEn’
It was originally slated for release in September last year, but the band have now shared it across streaming platforms.
24th May 2024
23rd May 2024
Crumb: “This album feels a bit less manicured and timid – it’s not afraid to lean into the weirder sides of our sound”
Ahead of their turn playing Wide Awake this weekend, we catch up with NYC’s Crumb all about their hot-off-the-press new album, ‘AMAMA’.
23rd May 2024
Wasia Project: Yearning Difficulties
William G. Hardy and his sister Olivia Hardy are tackling growing pains with Wasia Project, an alt-pop musical outlet that’s wise beyond its years.
23rd May 2024
Get To Know… Toni Sancho
The genre-fluid London via Trinidad artist tells us about founding her own creative collective and the road to releasing her imminent debut EP.
23rd May 2024
DIY partners with Super Bock for Bristol leg of Dot To Dot Festival 2024
Saturday’s celebrations are set to include music, beer, and a chance to see the sights of beautiful Bristol — what’s not to love?
23rd May 2024
Katy J Pearson reveals details of third album ‘Someday, Now’
She’s also shared its lead single, ‘Those Goodbyes’, as well as announcing a UK tour.
23rd May 2024
Leigh-Anne announces debut EP ‘No Hard Feelings’
It’s set to be the first solo project from the former Little Mix star.
23rd May 2024
Oasis announce ‘Definitely Maybe’ 30th anniversary reissue
They’ll be celebrating their iconic debut reaching a new milestone with a limited edition LP format, including previously unheard studio recordings and album outtakes.
23rd May 2024
22nd May 2024
Big Special, JayaHadADream, The New Eves & more: DIY’s highlights from across Brighton and The Great Escape 2024
Here, we focus on the best new acts we saw across the seaside town this weekend; whether at official Great Escape showcases, or unaffiliated events.
22nd May 2024
In The Studio With… Fat Dog
Ahead of September’s fittingly-titled debut album ‘WOOF.’, Fat Dog’s Joe Love and Chris Hughes give us a chaotic peek into their musical pound.
22nd May 2024
Been Stellar to embark on Autumn 2024 UK and European headline tour
The quintet have also shared another single from their forthcoming debut album, ‘Scream From New York, NY’.
22nd May 2024
Alfie Templeman shares latest album preview ‘Beckham’
It’s produced by South London’s cult hero Dan Carey.
22nd May 2024
Amyl & The Sniffers return with new single ‘U Should Not Be Doing That’
It’s the Aussie punks’ first new music in over three years.
22nd May 2024
Phoebe Green – Ask Me Now
4 Stars
Pop with the alternative ramped all the way up.
22nd May 2024
DIIV — Frog in Boiling Water
4-5 Stars
DIIV have entered into a second act both thrilling and thoughtful.
22nd May 2024
Girl and Girl — Call a Doctor
4 Stars
Nothing if not immersive.
22nd May 2024
mui zyu - nothing or something to die for
4 Stars
Both intimate and personal, yet fundamentally universal.
22nd May 2024
21st May 2024
Jazmin Bean announces ‘Traumatic Livelihood’ world tour
The run of international dates will bring them to venues in the UK, Europe, and North America.
21st May 2024
The Kills, Joy (Anonymous), NewDad & more to join LCD Soundsystem at All Points East 2024
They’ll be joining the likes of Jai Paul, Pixies and Jockstrap at the show this August.
21st May 2024
20th May 2024
Yannis & The Yaw: Legends Only
Finally completing his long-in-the-making project with the late, great Tony Allen, ‘Lagos, Paris, London’ marks the first chapter for Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis’ new collaborative vehicle, Yannis & The Yaw.
20th May 2024
Omar Apollo announces second studio album ‘God Said No’
The news has been marked by the release of a new single, ‘Dispose Of Me’, as well as a live performance video of the track.
20th May 2024
Billie Eilish shares video for ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ highlight ‘LUNCH’
The star is set to embark on a global tour kicking off this Autumn.
20th May 2024
Crack Cloud are back with details of new album ‘Red Mile’
The Canadian collective have shared its lead single, ‘Blue Kite’, and also announced a run of 2024 tour dates.
20th May 2024
Wunderhorse announce new album ‘Midas’, schedule UK headline tour
The Jacob Slater-led band have also shared their latest track ‘July’.
20th May 2024
Orla Gartland: Chaos Rules
Ahead of her set at Live At Leeds In The Park this weekend, beloved indie-pop sensation Orla Gartland fills us in on what to expect from her much-anticipated upcoming new era.
20th May 2024
Los Campesinos! follow news of seventh album ‘All Hell’ with second single ‘A Psychic Wound’
The seven-piece have also announced plans for a series of a UK headline shows this September.
20th May 2024
17th May 2024
Kaeto: “I’d like to have the space to continue reinventing”
The London-based musician forging adventurous new trails in the pop realm.
17th May 2024
Billie Eilish — HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
5 Stars
It’s her best yet, and an affecting sign of the times.
17th May 2024
Zayn — Room Under the Stairs
3 Stars
Admirable in its emotional mining, but left wanting for just a little more Zayn sparkle.
17th May 2024
Get To Know… The Gulps
The band’s frontman Javier Sola tells us a little more about their career so far…
17th May 2024
16th May 2024
SOFT PLAY, Warmduscher, Alien Chicks and more amongst artists that have pulled out of The Great Escape 2024
The Brighton festival is now underway, but over 100 artists have now dropped out due to its links to Barclays.
16th May 2024
A. G. Cook: Blurred Lines
With a third project that takes the idea of ‘Britpop’ and subverts it into his own three-part reimagining of the word, A. G. Cook is further consolidating his own distinct musical universe.
16th May 2024