BRIT Awards 2015 — Live
All the action from the BRITs 2015 red carpet, ceremony and winners’ conferences as it happens.
25th February 2015
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25th February 2015
Dutch Uncles share video for ‘Decided Knowledge’
Featuring a puppet version of frontman Duncan Wallis.
25th February 2015
What we’d like to see happen at this year’s BRITs
Bushtucker trials, stage invasions, George Ezra’s big day out — and finally, the grand unveiling of what’s underneath James Bay’s hat.
25th February 2015
The Neu Bulletin (25th February 2015)
DIY’s daily new music tips, featuring Wyldest, Matagot and SG Lewis.
25th February 2015
So You Think You Know…The BRITs
Think you’ve sussed out BRITs? Think again, as DIY gives a guide to the ceremony’s stranger side.
25th February 2015
Kanye West to perform at the BRIT Awards tonight
O2 Arena ceremony will host Yeezy, with Taylor Swift and Madonna also set to perform.
25th February 2015
Warpaint share new song ‘No Way Out (Redux)’
New track was premiered by Zane Lowe last night.
25th February 2015
Vaults air sci-fi influenced video for ‘Poison’
London trio get submerged in their new clip.
25th February 2015
The Bronx & Don Broco added to this year’s Slam Dunk
They join the likes of You Me At Six, Taking Back Sunday and Lower Than Atlantis, who are already confirmed.
25th February 2015
Circa Waves are taking over DIY’s Instagram today!
Liverpudlians are in their hometown for an all-day takeover.
25th February 2015
Yung share stream of debut EP ‘Alter’
The Danish quartet’s release is out next week on Tough Love Records.
25th February 2015
Hear Emile Haynie’s debut album ‘We Fall’
Lana Del Rey, Sampha and Father John Misty all appear on the record
25th February 2015
FKA Twigs choreographs dance scene in forthcoming thriller
‘Catch Me Daddy’ hits the theatre this week.
25th February 2015
Mark Ronson & Marmozets added to this year’s T in the Park
Rae Morris, Everything Everything and Saint Raymond have also been added to the line-up.
25th February 2015
Theo Verney surges ahead with new ‘Mountain Rose’ track
Brighton thrasher offers a shot of psych adrenaline on a take from his ‘Brain Disease’ EP.
25th February 2015
Watch St. Vincent talk BRITs hopes and breaking guitars on BBC Breakfast
See host Bill Turnbull confuse ‘Digital Witness’ for ‘Digital Wireless’.
25th February 2015
Django Django reveal ‘First Light’ video
Futuristic clip previews new album ‘Born Under Saturn’.
25th February 2015
UK government agrees to proposal making secondary ticketing more transparent
Ticket touts and second-hand agents will have to give exact details on tickets being sold.
25th February 2015
Best Friends share video for ‘Fake Spit’
The group play at being mannequins in their nauseating and creepy visual.
25th February 2015
Gaz Coombes unveils new ‘Detroit’ video, announces tour dates
Following on from the release of his new album ‘Matador’, Coombes will head on the road this May.
25th February 2015
Faris and Tarik Badwan announce new label
Raft Records label launch takes place at Rough Trade East next week.
25th February 2015
Dutch Uncles guitarist announces departure from the band
The band have released their new album ‘O Shudder’ this week.
25th February 2015
Metronomy, Pet Shop Boys, Run the Jewels to play first ever Flow Festival Slovenia
Ljubljana fest takes place this June.
25th February 2015
Music industry “on the verge” of switching to global release day
Plans to move all releases to Friday are receiving “widespread support”.
25th February 2015
Arcade Fire’s Will Butler pens ‘Waving Flag’ song, based on news headlines
Butler’s latest song is about Ukranian separatists and Moses Kotane.
25th February 2015
Perfect Pussy’s Meredith Graves announces new label Honor Pres
First release comes from Sacramento trio So Stressed.
25th February 2015
Hear Thom Yorke and Robert Del Naja’s score for tax avoidance film ‘The UK Gold’
Johnny Greenwood and Euan Dickinson also feature on the film, directed by Mark Donne.
25th February 2015
24th February 2015
Damien Rice schedules three UK shows for this June
The singer-songwriter will appear in Edinburgh, Manchester and London.
24th February 2015
Hot Chip to release unique artwork for every copy of ‘Why Make Sense?’
New album arrives in 501 different colours (Sidenote: DO 501 COLOURS ACTUALLY EXIST?!)
24th February 2015
Rae Morris, Spector, A. G. Cook, Clarence Clarity to play Field Day 2015
Victoria Park, London weekender will also host Honne, Future Brown and Cashmere Cat.
24th February 2015
Aphex Twin shares another new song
User48736353001 has uploaded ‘Lannerlog’ to their Soundcloud account.
24th February 2015
George Ezra reschedules Manchester and Glasgow shows
UK dates were postponed due to illness.
24th February 2015
Jamie T & Mark Ronson added to Benicassim 2015
Hinds, Kaiser Chiefs, Stromae and Hudson Taylor have also been confirmed for the fest.
24th February 2015
Priest share new track ‘The Game’
The Florida duo will release their album in May
24th February 2015
Weyes Blood plays breathtaking DIY Presents show
Natalie Mering makes her debut London headline appearance.
24th February 2015
Chvrches’ second album is “coming along very nicely”
In a new statement the band confirm that they’re currently making progress in the studio.
24th February 2015
The Amazing Snakeheads split, claim they’re “never, ever to return”
Dale Barclay confirms the band’s split on Twitter.
24th February 2015
Has Brandon Flowers announced his new solo album?
The Killers frontman has already been teasing new music, and now it looks like a date and title have been unveiled.
24th February 2015
Noel Gallagher streams new album ‘Chasing Yesterday’ in full
High Flying Birds LP is out 2nd March on Sour Mash.
24th February 2015
My Morning Jacket, Joanna Gruesome, Girlpool to play End of the Road 2015
New additions join headliners Sufjan Stevens, Tame Impala and The War on Drugs.
24th February 2015
Marina and the Diamonds announces one-off intimate DIY Presents show
Marina will be playing her first live show of the year at Oslo in Hackney on 11th March for DIY.
24th February 2015
Spring King share ‘City’ track, taken from a new EP
Garage punks are also supporting Courtney Barnett on tour.
24th February 2015
Tall Ships confirm one-off DIY Presents London show
The band will be playing at The Lexington in London on 24th May.
24th February 2015
Stream Of Montreal’s new album ‘Aureate Gloom’
New album is out 2nd March on Polyvinyl.
24th February 2015
Purity Ring share lyrics in full for ‘Another Eternity’ LP
New album is out next week via 4AD Records.
24th February 2015
Kwabs to support Sam Smith on UK/European tour
Sold out tour begins in Spring 2015
24th February 2015
Of Montreal: “I was living in this bubble”
“Reckless” excess and a torrid, lengthy break up defined Kevin Barnes’ last couple of years, but he’s emerged with of Montreal’s best record in years.
24th February 2015
Wolf Alice — Giant Peach
Marking a door slamming entrance, ‘Giant Peach’ is a lesson in rock star sleight-of-hand.
24th February 2015
Wolf Alice announce debut album ‘My Love Is Cool’, stream ‘Giant Peach’
The band’s long awaited debut album will land on June 22nd. Stream the first track from it now.
24th February 2015
The Libertines confirmed as final headliner for Reading & Leeds 2015
The band last appeared at the festival back in 2010.
24th February 2015
Novella share video for ‘Land Gone’
London quintet release their debut album this year
24th February 2015
Godspeed You! Black Emperor announce new album, ‘Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress’
Band are following up their Polaris Prize-winning ‘Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend!’
24th February 2015
Father John Misty covers Leonard Cohen’s ’Bird On The Wire’
Josh Tillman takes to a run of UK shows this week.
24th February 2015
Clarence Clarity breaks cover: “I’m itching to get out and play”
South London producer is preparing to ditch the mystery on a tour with Jungle.
24th February 2015
Drenge unveil video for ‘We Can Do What We Want’
Vicious, violent new clip channels A Clockwork Orange.
24th February 2015
Lapalux shares ‘Don’t Mean A Thing’ track
London producer heats things up with a take from ‘Lustmore’.
24th February 2015
Will Butler writes song about the Greek debt crisis, ‘Clean Monday’
Arcade Fire member is penning a new song every day this week, based on Guardian stories?
24th February 2015
The Tallest Man On Earth reveals new track ‘Sagres’
The track is the first to arrive from ‘Dark Bird Is Home’
24th February 2015
Best Coast unveil ‘California Nights’ video, confirm new album details
Follow-up to ‘The Only Place’ is due this May.
24th February 2015
Spiritualized to headline Liverpool Psych Fest
Menace Beach and Zun Zun Egui also announced
24th February 2015
Rihanna surprise-shares ‘Towards the Sun’
Scott Mills gave the song — taken from the ‘Home’ movie soundtrack — its first spin on Radio One today, with just one minute warning.
24th February 2015
The Vaccines talk new album: “They’re not all two minute, three-chord, fast-paced rock songs.”
In the new issue of DIY (out 27th February), The Vaccines spill the beans on ‘English Graffiti’.
24th February 2015
23rd February 2015
George Ezra & Kaiser Chiefs for Bristol Summer Series
The four events will take place this June at the city’s Harbourside Amphitheatre.
23rd February 2015
Antony and the Johnsons confirms new ‘HOPELESSNESS’ LP
“Electronic record” is produced by Oneohtrix Point Never and Hudson Mohawke.
23rd February 2015
Slaves get eaten alive in ‘Feed The Mantaray’ video
Thrashing duo dive into the ocean to find their beloved sea creature.
23rd February 2015
Four Tet says his new album is finished
New full-length will follow 2013’s ‘Beautiful Rewind’.
23rd February 2015
George Ezra, Brixton Academy, London
Still magical in a large venue.
23rd February 2015
Lady Gaga performs Sound Of Music medley at the Oscars 2015
The singer took to the stage to perform a handful of songs including ‘The Hills Are Alive’ and ‘My Favourite Things’.
23rd February 2015
Swedish punk HOLY thrashes into view with ‘Lights’ track
“Ooh-la-la”’ing lead is taken from a debut LP, ‘Stabs’, on PNKSLM.
23rd February 2015
Tame Impala, Interpol, Courtney Barnett to play Lowlands 2015
Netherlands festival will also host Pond, Jack Garratt and SBTRKT.
23rd February 2015
Rae Morris announces October 2015 UK headline tour
Autumn dates include a headline show at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
23rd February 2015
Watch The Maccabees, Young Fathers, Jungle play BBC 6 Music Festival
Tyneside weekender also featured Neneh Cherry and Jamie T.
23rd February 2015
Thrice, Touché Amoré & Creeper for Hevy Fest 2015
They’ll be joined by Coheed and Cambria, The Dillinger Escape Plan and The Get Up Kids.
23rd February 2015
Wyldest unveil new ‘Cruel Dusk’ single
North London trio were a highlight from last year’s DIY Presents all-dayer.
23rd February 2015
Noel Gallagher would reform Oasis for “half a billion”
‘Be Here Now’ reissue is also out in 2016.
23rd February 2015
Brandon Flowers teases new music with trailer
Solo album is due for release this year.
23rd February 2015
The Neu Bulletin (23rd February 2015)
DIY’s new music tips, featuring Songhoy Blues, Cloud Castle Lake and Super Squarecloud.
23rd February 2015
Dan Deacon: “If I go a couple of days without writing music I lose my fucking mind”
Scatterbrained producer is (just about) learning to relax, thanks to a lesson from Bill Murray.
23rd February 2015
Marmozets, Electric Ballroom, London
An amplification of all that is weird and wonderful.
23rd February 2015
The Charlatans, Rolo Tomassi & Honeyblood for Tramlines 2015
They join the Sheffield fest, which will take place from 24th to 26th July.
23rd February 2015
Dutch Uncles: “A lot of the album’s about sex”
Manchester group take stock of making four albums in a career that’s still burning bright.
23rd February 2015
Shamir announces debut UK headline tour
Dates fall in line with an appearance at Brighton’s Great Escape Festival.
23rd February 2015
Leon Bridges shares new single, ‘Lisa Sawyer’
Hyped-up newcomer is signed to Columbia for a 2015 full-length.
23rd February 2015
Honeyblood unveil brand new single, ‘No Big Deal’
New track quickly follows up a self-titled debut.
23rd February 2015
Laura Marling: DIY’s March 2015 cover star revealed!
The new issue’s out this Friday (27th February), featuring Alt‑J, The Vaccines, Courtney Barnett and loads more.
23rd February 2015
Alt‑J reveal new video for ‘Pusher’
The band’s new clip comes directed by Thomas Rhazi.
23rd February 2015
Death Cab for Cutie preview new album with ‘No Room in Frame’
Hear the latest track to be taken from ‘Kintsugi’.
23rd February 2015
Pixies announce North American tour dates
Band follow-up their ‘Indie Cindy’ LP with a run of US shows.
23rd February 2015
Daft Punk create film for Chic’s new album
Nile Rodgers revealed the tribute clip on Twitter
23rd February 2015
Nicolas Jaar shares ‘The Color of Pomegranates’ soundtrack
New composition is an alternative take to 1969 Soviet film.
23rd February 2015
Laura Marling and Sun Kil Moon share Led Zeppelin covers
‘Painted Graffiti’ is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
23rd February 2015
The Movielife add Birmingham show to upcoming UK tour
The band are already scheduled to play in London and Manchester this June.
23rd February 2015
William Arcane scours city streets in new ‘Reckless’ video
Track is taken from Arcane’s 2014 EP of the same name.
23rd February 2015
Alex G shares ‘Change’ track ahead of UK tour
DIY Presents is hosting the Philadelphia songwriter for a Manchester show.
23rd February 2015
Ellie Goulding breaks new streaming record, Charli XCX and Ibeyi score new entries
Goulding’s ‘Love Me Like You Do’ has topped Mark Ronson’s streaming feats.
23rd February 2015
22nd February 2015
Spectres — Dying
4 Stars
‘Dying’ is a masterclass of refrain.
22nd February 2015
Cheatahs — Sunne EP
4 Stars
This is a band capable of immense beauty.
22nd February 2015
The Pop Group - Citizen Zombie
3 Stars
The Pop Group have succeeded in returning with something vibrant, urgent and necessary.
22nd February 2015
Girl Band play frenzied closing set at DIY’s Roundhouse Rising showcase
Camden haunt also hosts The Magic Gang, Hooton Tennis Club and Object Object.
22nd February 2015
21st February 2015
Gang of Four - What Happens Next
3 Stars
Andy Gill’s political conscience is clearly in no danger of waning.
21st February 2015