Caribou shares unreleased music in new 6 Music mix
New Daphni cut is “a work in progress”, says Dan Snaith.
17th January 2015
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17th January 2015
Frank Ocean shares new cover of The Isley Brothers
‘At Your Best (You Are Love)’ uploaded through the artist’s Tumblr.
17th January 2015
This year’s Sonisphere Festival is off
Organisers confirm that the festival “will not take place in the UK in 2015.”
17th January 2015
New St. Vincent and Grimes tracks to feature in ‘Girls’
Lena Dunham’s HBO series to preview unheard material.
17th January 2015
Björk announces New York ‘Vulnicura’ dates
Residency coincides with an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
17th January 2015
Thurston Moore revives Caught On Tape, unveils ‘Full Bleed’
Moore and drummer John Maloney prepare new collaborative LP.
17th January 2015
16th January 2015
Meat Wave - Brother
4 Stars
‘Brother’ strikes that hard-to-find balance between strength and skill.
16th January 2015
Aqualung — 10 Futures
4 Stars
Aqualung has been ingeniously invigorated.
16th January 2015
Enter Shikari — The Mindsweep
2 Stars
Enter Shikari’s fear makes this their most exciting, yet frustrating album yet.
16th January 2015
GANG arrive with sludgy, Theo Verney-produced ‘Silverback’ single
Band support Verney at a DIY Presents gig this weekend.
16th January 2015
Raury — Fly ft. Malik Shakur
‘Fly’ holds a sentiment that’s important as anything you’ll hear in music this year.
16th January 2015
Jessie Ware takes on Labrinth’s ‘Jealous’ for Radio 1
The singer-songwriter threw in a little Chaka Khan for good measure.
16th January 2015
Watch a Talking Heads concert recorded in the ’80s
Footage of a 1980 show in New Jersey has recently surfaced online.
16th January 2015
Listen to Flying Lotus’ first Radio 1 Residency takeover
FlyLo FM includes a new Thundercat track and a chat with Herbie Hancock.
16th January 2015
Dev Hynes and Connan Mockasin to play special recording residency at new Texas festival
New Myths is to take place just before SXSW, and also features Iceage and Grouper.
16th January 2015
Jens Lekman offers up ‘Postcard #3’
The third offering in his ‘Postcard’ series sees Lekman entering into more acoustic territory.
16th January 2015
First Aid Kit cover R.E.M.’s ‘Walk Unafraid’ with Peter Buck
The cover is taken from the ‘Wild’ soundtrack.
16th January 2015
Fall Out Boy recruit Wiz Khalifa and Hoodie Allen for ‘Boys of Zummer’ US tour
The band’s new album, ‘American Beauty / American Psycho’ is released on Monday.
16th January 2015
Bez from Happy Mondays forgets to register party name in time to run as an MP
Reality Party was too similarly-titled to the Realists’ party.
16th January 2015
Watch Run the Jewels play ‘Lie, Cheat, Steal’ on Conan
‘Run the Jewels 2’ gets a triumphant round on the late night show.
16th January 2015
Watch FKA twigs perform ‘Hide’ and ‘Pendulum’ at the BRIT Awards 2015 nomination bash
The singer-songwriter is up for two awards this year.
16th January 2015
Watch Sleater-Kinney bring ‘A New Wave’ to Letterman
Band are joined by Katie Harkin from Sky Larkin!
16th January 2015
Spiritualized’s new album to be produced by Killing Joke member
News comes from Killing Joke’s Facebook page.
16th January 2015
Tracks: Purity Ring, Waxahatchee & More
DIY writers pick out their favourite new songs from the last seven days.
16th January 2015
The Neu Bulletin (16th January 2015)
DIY recommends new music from Theo Verney, Loomis and Dorsal Fins.
16th January 2015
“People seem to really love trashing a band’s second album”: Joanna Gruesome are taking round two head on
As the five-piece prepare LP2 for a Spring release, DIY catches up with them at the last of three London shows.
16th January 2015
Happyness and Spring King to join JAWS on March UK tour
Birmingham band invite fellow fresh faces on their March run.
16th January 2015
Emile Haynie’s debut track features Sampha, Dev Hynes and Charlotte Gainsbourg
Kanye, Lana Del Rey and FKA Twigs producer steps out.
16th January 2015
frnkiero and the cellabration add second London headline date
Frank Iero and pals will now play a second show at The Underworld.
16th January 2015
Say Lou Lou share ‘Lucid Dreaming’ album artwork
The sisters’ debut will be out later this year.
16th January 2015
Chilly Gonzales announces new record, ‘Chambers’
The Canadian pianist will follow his collaboration with Boys Noize with a new album.
16th January 2015
Fall Out Boy add second Wembley Arena date
The band tour the UK in October.
16th January 2015
Marvel uses Run the Jewels logo for two new comics
‘Deadpool’ and ‘Howard the Duck’ are getting RTJ’ed.
16th January 2015
The Grateful Dead to reunite for 50th anniversary shows
Surviving members will be fronted by Trey Anastasio, from Phish.
16th January 2015
Best Friends get chaotic in new ‘Shred Til You’re Dead’ video
Sheffield four-piece showcase raw excellence in new clip.
16th January 2015
Milk Teeth showcase new video for ‘Melon Blade’
The four-piece will release their debut EP ‘Sad Sack’ on 26th January.
16th January 2015
Frank Iero & Cancer Bats confirmed for this year’s Hit The Deck Festival
While She Sleeps, Rolo Tomassi and The Swellers have also been announced for this year’s bill.
16th January 2015
Sharon Van Etten unveils new song on Ellen
‘I Don’t Want To Let You Down’ is rumoured to feature on a forthcoming EP.
16th January 2015
Portland declares ‘Decemberists Day’ for band’s new record
There’s also a free gig in the city from the indie stalwarts.
16th January 2015
Selfie stick banned from gigs by major UK venues
Go-to 2014 gadget might have to stay at home, in future.
16th January 2015
BEA unveils video for new single, ‘Filthy Believer’
Amsterdam newcomer goes pink for her perfectly-poised new clip.
16th January 2015
Mark Ronson to release soundtrack for new Johnny Depp film
‘Mortdecai’ soundtrack is set to come out the same day as ‘Uptown Special’.
16th January 2015
Lightning Bolt return with new album ‘Fantasy Empire’
It’s the noise rock group’s first album in five years.
16th January 2015
15th January 2015
Hanni El Khatib — Moonlight
3 Stars
For all its flaws, it’s hard not to root for ‘Moonlight’.
15th January 2015
Viet Cong — Viet Cong
4 Stars
Viet Cong are not settling for anything other than pushing the boundaries.
15th January 2015
The Decemberists — What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World
4 Stars
Singer Colin Meloy’s voice is a thing of beauty.
15th January 2015
God Damn confirm debut album
Midlands duo set to soar with the release of ‘Vultures.’
15th January 2015
Arctic Monkeys win big at European Festival Awards 2014
Glastonbury gets the coveted prize of ‘Best Line Up’.
15th January 2015
Watch Panda Bear perform ‘Boys Latin’ on Fallon
Track is taken from ‘Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper’.
15th January 2015
Cheatahs stream new song, ‘Sunne’
It’s the title track from the band’s forthcoming EP.
15th January 2015
London’s 12 Bar is reopening in a new location
The venue shuts this week but will relocate to North London.
15th January 2015
Elbow, The Vaccines, Ride, You Me At Six to play intimate War Child gigs
100 – 300 capacity venues welcome in big names next month.
15th January 2015
Panda Bear shares new bonus track ‘The Preakness’
The track is featured on the Japanese version of his latest album.
15th January 2015
Johnny Marr streams B‑side, ‘Struck’
The track is the flip-slide to the Smiths guitarist’s new single, ‘Dynamo’.
15th January 2015
Watch Mariachi El Bronx perform ‘Wildfires’ on Conan
The band will be returning to the UK early next month for a lengthy headline tour.
15th January 2015
Girl Band and The Magic Gang to play Roundhouse Rising & DIY Presents show
All ages show contains the best new bands, taking place this February.
15th January 2015
Arca shares score for Pitti Uomo fashion event
The menswear fashion show will feature Arca’s music as the collection’s soundtrack.
15th January 2015
Meat Wave stream ‘Brother’ EP ahead of release
The Chicago band release the 7‑track record on Monday.
15th January 2015
The Wombats unveil new single ‘Greek Tragedy’
The Liverpool trio return to form with new release.
15th January 2015
Watch Ryn Weaver make brilliant television debut on Letterman
‘OctaHate’ gets a rendition on the Late Show.
15th January 2015
The Strokes, Wilco and Noel Gallagher to play Shaky Knees Festival
The 2015 line-up also features Pixies and Tame Impala.
15th January 2015
Reading & Leeds set for new announcement on 2nd February
Metallica are already confirmed for the 2015 fest.
15th January 2015
Kurt Cobain documentary ‘Montage of Heck’ to be released with book
The HBO film and accompanying book will be released in April.
15th January 2015
Saint Pepsi changes name to Skylar Spence
Announcement comes alongside new track snippet.
15th January 2015
Pushing the boat out: When musicians try other careers
From 50 Cent changing the face of water to Brian Harvey doing political activism, Euan L Davidson explores the world of musicians outside the stage.
15th January 2015
Ten highlights from Caribou’s 1000-song, monster mixtape
DIY filters through a musical history of Dan Snaith to provide standouts amongst the thousand in ‘The Longest Mixtape’.
15th January 2015
The Neu Bulletin (15th January 2015)
DIY’s daily new music tips, featuring Fallow Deer, Stalls and Alex Jefferies.
15th January 2015
The Swellers confirm final UK tour plans
The four-piece will return to our shores for six shows this April.
15th January 2015
Woman’s Hour unveil ‘Devotion’ video
The song is included on the Kendal quartet’s debut album, ‘Conversations’.
15th January 2015
George Ezra, Royal Blood, Alt‑J and Chvrches nominated for BRIT Awards 2015
See the full list of nominees for this year’s awards.
15th January 2015
Sleater-Kinney unveil ‘No Cities to Love’ video, starring Gerard Way, Fred Armisen, Ellen Page
Star-studded clip sees familiar faces taking on the track.
15th January 2015
Eels to release Royal Albert Hall concert film
There’ll also be a live audio recording of the London gig.
15th January 2015
Logan Hyde unveils new single, ‘Bloated’
Ahead of solo debut ‘Innocence’, the Youth Lagoon musician shares a deliriously dreamy cut.
15th January 2015
Ibeyi share video for ‘Ghosts’
New single was played on Zane Lowe’s show last week.
15th January 2015
Parquet Courts air new video for ‘Pretty Machines’
Song appears on the Parkay Quarts album, ‘Content Nausea’.
15th January 2015
Glastonbury announces Emerging Talent Competition 2015
There’s £5k and a main stage slot up for grabs.
15th January 2015
Enter Shikari to open pop-up shop on Camden High Street
The band will be behind the counter and ready to sell copies of their new album, ‘The Mindsweep’.
15th January 2015
Jib Kidder shares video for ‘In Between’
Single is the third track plucked from new album ‘Teaspoon to the Ocean’.
15th January 2015
Jackson Scott announces new album, ‘Sunshine Redux’
Stream the lead track, ‘Pacify’.
15th January 2015
Krill unveil ‘Foot’ track from new album
Boston trio are putting out ‘A Distant Fist Unclenching’ this February.
15th January 2015
Ghostpoet unveils ‘Off-Peak Dreams’ video
The song features on his forthcoming album, ‘Shedding Skin’.
15th January 2015
Get Inuit announce first UK tour, share new track
Kent four-piece take their show on the road with new material.
15th January 2015
Purity Ring - Begin Again
An enthralling, dark, slice of synth-pop, it’s impossible to resist being swept along,
15th January 2015
Echo Lake announce new album and unveil lead single
‘Era’ will see release on 2nd March.
15th January 2015
Watch Childish Gambino perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Donald Glover drops in to two tracks ahead of the Grammys.
15th January 2015
Susanne Sundfør to Headline Øya Festival
Sundfør joins The War on Drugs and Father John Misty for August fest.
15th January 2015
Weyes Blood shares drone-filmed ‘Bad Magic’ video
The singer-songwriter plays a DIY Presents gig in London next month.
15th January 2015
Moose Blood reveal new video for ‘Bukowski’
The band kick off their first ever UK headline tour this evening in KIngston.
15th January 2015
Iggy Pop, Ought and Drive Like Jehu added to ATP Iceland lineup
The Bug, Ham and Grim Grim are also amongst the new additions.
15th January 2015
Mikky Ekko shares new track ‘U’
Collaboration with Blood Diamonds will feature on forthcoming album.
15th January 2015
14th January 2015
Menace Beach — Ratworld
5 Stars
If Menace Beach were from Brooklyn or Seattle the hype would be deafening.
14th January 2015
Belle & Sebastian — Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance
3 Stars
Daring, but as a record it lacks a coherent identity.
14th January 2015
5 to watch: Eurosonic Noorderslag 2015
The annual festival of new bands and festival movers and shakers offers up a new batch of future summer stars.
14th January 2015
From Taylor Swift to Deftones, inaugural Rock in Rio USA line-up announced
The first running of the US leg of the festival has some ambitious plans.
14th January 2015
Raury pens politically-charged song, ‘Fly’
Class of 2015 Atlantan wrote the song following the Ferguson controversy.
14th January 2015
JEFF The Brotherhood announce new album ‘Wasted on the Dream’
The duo will release the follow-up to ‘Hypnotic Nights’ on 10th March.
14th January 2015
The Vaccines confirm location of intimate London gig
Village Underground hosts the group ahead of their third album.
14th January 2015
Mac DeMarco confirms 2015 world tour dates
New shows have been announced to back up Field Day 2015.
14th January 2015
Ryan Adams releases new EP featuring Johnny Depp
‘No Shadow’ is available to stream online now.
14th January 2015
Mini Mansions showcase new track ‘Any Emotions’ featuring Brian Wilson
The band have recruited the Beach Boy for their latest offering.
14th January 2015