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15th December 2014
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15th December 2014
2014: A year in DIY Presents gigs
From festival stages to all-dayers to surprise shows, we look back on highlights from the past year.
15th December 2014
The DIY List 2014: The year in music [100 — 91]
Albums, tracks, live performances, funny tweets and fierce rants — all count in The List, our definitive rundown of who and what made our 2014.
15th December 2014
Run The Jewels, Academy 2, Manchester
El‑P and Killer Mike deliver every single time they have to.
15th December 2014
The DIY List 2014: Tune-Yards forges her own path
Merrill Garbus talks mixing hip-hop, a studio in the desert and darkness.
15th December 2014
14th December 2014
George Ezra does Gogglebox with 2014’s biggest music videos
Plucky Geoff delivers a verdict on the year’s most-watched clips, from the comfort of his sofa.
14th December 2014
Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars’ ‘Uptown Funk’ tops the UK singles chart
A Fleur‑y of attention led to an early release for the single.
14th December 2014
Modest Mouse confirm new album ‘Strangers to Ourselves’
News follows the hints of a lead single, ‘Lampshades on Fire’.
14th December 2014
Watch Charli XCX make SNL debut with ‘Boom Clap’ and ‘Break The Rules’
Plus find out everything you need to know from last night’s Reddit AMA.
14th December 2014
DIIV bassist Devin Ruben Perez makes abusive, misogynistic comments, frontman responds
“I’m so fucking disgusted. so fucking angry,” says Zachary Cole Smith.
14th December 2014
13th December 2014
Coldplay, Lorde, Lana Del Rey nominated for Oscar Best Original Song award
87th Academy Awards also picks numbers from Kendrick Lamar, Bon Iver and Sia.
13th December 2014
This Week In New Music (13th December 2014)
DIY’s pick of the best new music, featuring Rhodes, Anna of the North, St. Tropez and this week’s DIY premieres.
13th December 2014
Win ten pairs of Cuipo artist socks, from Young Guns, Neck Deep, YMAS and more
The collaborative project aids the permanent preservation of the rainforest.
13th December 2014
12th December 2014
Mariachi El Bronx announce February UK tour dates
The band play a string of dates early next year.
12th December 2014
See Courtney Barnett cover The Lemonheads’ ‘Being Around’
She joined Evan Dando on stage for a duet, in Melbourne.
12th December 2014
Sam Smith heads off on a big lads night out in ‘Like I Can’ video
Manhattan plays host to a dapper #lads event.
12th December 2014
Lonely The Brave perform ‘The Blue, The Green’ live at Dr. Martens’ #STANDFORSOMETHING London date
The band played in support of headliners Don Broco.
12th December 2014
Stream a new Atticus remix of Gengahr’s ‘Bathed In Light’
Latest single gets a makeover from a mysterious producer.
12th December 2014
Marina and the Diamonds previews new album with ‘Happy’
Opening track on ‘FROOT’ is streaming now.
12th December 2014
Julian Casablancas + The Voidz perform on ‘Le Grand Journal’
The group play pair of ‘Tyranny’ tracks on French TV.
12th December 2014
See PINS play Brooklyn’s Knitting Factory at CMJ
Show took place as part of Dr. Martens and Culture Collide’s showcases.
12th December 2014
Errors announce new album ‘Lease of Life’
The trio will release their fourth record next March through Rock Action Records.
12th December 2014
Princess Diana masks, Boris bikes — it’s the new Peace video!
‘World Pleasure’ makes absolutely no sense to anyone, not least the band.
12th December 2014
Visions Festival announces date for 2015
Saturday 8th August sees the London festival return for its third year
12th December 2014
Clean Bandit, Underworld, Kaiser Chiefs to play Camp Bestival
Family-friendly fest is set to “go wild” for 2015.
12th December 2014
Noel Gallagher and Future Islands to play Teenage Cancer Trust show
Date takes place in the Royal Albert Hall.
12th December 2014
Wu-Tang Clan announce UK headline shows for 2015
Two shows take place next year, following the group’s 20th anniversary.
12th December 2014
American Music Prize announced, rewarding the year’s best debut album
The U.S. starts its equivalent to the Mercury Music Prize.
12th December 2014
Grimes talks making ‘irl’ music and using guitars on new album
She also clarifies that ‘Go’ was 100% a one-off single.
12th December 2014
Slaves, they’ll tear you apaaaaart
Well actually, if you’re a Dad they’ll make you dance, if you’re a Mum they’ll get a tattoo with your name and if you’re Bono, they’ll weird you out.
12th December 2014
Tracks: Wild Beasts, Shura & More
DIY writers pick out their favourite new songs from the last seven days.
12th December 2014
SBTRKT shares recording of his BBC 6Music session
Performance taken from Lauren Laverne’s show on Wednesday.
12th December 2014
Upbringing: Gengahr
John Victor discusses the musical obsessions that helped shape this Class of 2015 band.
12th December 2014
The Neu Bulletin (12th December 2014)
DIY’s new music tips for the weekend, feat. Birdskulls, Pet Cemetery and Little Smoke.
12th December 2014
What Goes On Tour: Slaves
Isaac and Laurie talk all things on the road ahead of their recent London gig.
12th December 2014
God Damn: Insanity Workout
In an exclusive playlist, Class of 2015’s God Damn give a guide to a #greatbod.
12th December 2014
Move over Olly Murs, it’s God Damn: “We kept getting sacked off for David Guetta!”
Recording your debut in a ‘pop’ studio has its setbacks, as noisy 2015 rock hopefuls God Damn soon found out.
12th December 2014
Farming up a special debut: Gengahr’s way with the wilderness
Gengahr make music in sharp, determined bursts, with zero distractions. Next up? The O2.
12th December 2014
JUNGLE remix Shura’s ‘Indecision’
The mysterious duo have given Shura’s original an injection of nu-disco in a new remix.
12th December 2014
FIDLAR announce live return with LA show, post ridiculous message to fans
A follow-up to the band’s S/T debut is anticipated for 2015. See the band’s hilarious end of 2014 message.
12th December 2014
Male Bonding return with new track, ‘A Kick to The Face’
Band have been silent for months.
12th December 2014
Arcade Fire’s Win Butler produces his own brand of coffee
RaRa’s proceeds will support health and agriculture initiatives in Haiti.
12th December 2014
Chance the Rapper leaks new song, ‘Cold Stares’
Track was online for three minutes before being caught by fans.
12th December 2014
Night Beds unveils new single ‘Me, Liquor & God’
Winston Yellen drifts away from folk beginnings on latest track.
12th December 2014
OFF! and Jack Black go kung fu on bears in ‘Meet Your God’ video
Keith Morris is forced to seek vengeance in the second part of the band’s video series.
12th December 2014
11th December 2014
Happyness share new version of ‘Jelly Boy (Jesus, Baby)’
Band top off 2014 with Art Is Hard’s latest Pizza Club release.
11th December 2014
London O’ Connor unveils new track, ‘Love Song’
Disjointed pop remains the game for this exciting newcomer.
11th December 2014
Hear Jessie Ware guest on Nicki Minaj’s new track ‘The Crying Game’
Taken from Minaj’s new LP ‘The Pinkprint’.
11th December 2014
Palm trees, naked fans and sold out shows: Glass Animals’ peanut butter tribe
The world is coming round to Oxford band Glass Animals’ tropical pop. DIY checks in on the road, just as the UK begins to turn its head.
11th December 2014
Weyes Blood to headline free DIY Presents show in 2015
London’s Old Blue Last hosts the Mexican Summer-signed musician.
11th December 2014
Make Do And Mend announce new album ‘Don’t Be Long’
The band will return next year with the follow-up to 2012’s ‘Everything You Ever Loved’.
11th December 2014
Coldplay stream new track, ‘Miracles’
Taken from the forthcoming ‘Unbroken’ soundtrack.
11th December 2014
Drenge announce trio of new live dates
The duo will play in Leeds, Manchester and London early in the new year.
11th December 2014
Thumpers air new video for ‘Devotee’, featuring Jena Malone
Track appears on the band’s new EP, ‘Together’.
11th December 2014
Fall Out Boy announce Islington Assembly Hall show
The four-piece will celebrate the release of their new album by playing at the intimate London venue.
11th December 2014
Boston’s Krill announce new album, ‘A Distant Fist Unclenching’
Alt-punks release their new LP next February via Steak Club. Listen to ‘Torturer’ now.
11th December 2014
Robyn talks new solo album plans, confirms forthcoming EP
Swedish star announces 2015 plans in Kindness Tumblr Q&A.
11th December 2014
Bon Iver collaborator S. Carey announces new EP
‘Supermoon’ is released in 2015 alongside a living room tour.
11th December 2014
Neutral Milk Hotel announce their final tour
Reformed group announce dates and say goodbye for foreseeable future.
11th December 2014
The Neu Bulletin (11th December 2014)
DIY’s new music delivery, featuring Demob Happy, Tom Aspaul and GANGLY.
11th December 2014
Watch Shivum Sharma perform Radio 1 piano session
Singer/songwriter drops in to Huw Stephens’ studio.
11th December 2014
Girlpool reveal new track ‘Alone At The Show’
The new cut follows the pair’s self-titled EP.
11th December 2014
Bestival to host new festival in Southampton
The first ‘Common People’ to take place in May.
11th December 2014
Waxahatchee signs with Merge in North America
Katie Crutchfield is “excited” to work with the label.
11th December 2014
Dutch Uncles share video for ‘In n Out’
Manchester band provide a visual for their new single.
11th December 2014
Grizzly Bear’s Edward Droste and Rostam from Vampire Weekend guest on new Diplo track
Star-studded ‘Long Way Home’ collaboration is streaming now.
11th December 2014
Perfect Pussy’s Meredith Graves to write a solo record
She’s also working on a split with Kevin Devine, she tells DIY.
11th December 2014
Jamie T releases new track ‘Sycophant’
Song acts as an add-on to the ‘Carry on the Grudge’ album.
11th December 2014
EL‑P confirms Run The Jewels 3 is on the way
Also states more work with Zach de la Rocha is in the pipeline.
11th December 2014
Hear Hudson Mohawke remix Four Tet’s ‘Parallel Jalebi’
Track is a free download, with donations to LuckyMe going to charity.
11th December 2014
Dan Deacon confirms new album ‘Gliss Riffer’, shares ‘Feel the Lightning’ video
New release is out via Domino next year.
11th December 2014
Mr Fogg unearths Micachu remix of ‘Seciov’ track
Song dates back to 2007, years before Mica Levi’s Shapes and ‘Under the Skin’ work.
11th December 2014
St. Vincent, Alt‑J, Jonny Greenwood to play Open’er Festival 2015
Polish fest takes place next July.
11th December 2014
Real Lies unveil video for ‘World Peace’
A four minute cross-section of the ideal bang on mental weekend with the #lads.
11th December 2014
Rhodes unveils new standalone track, ‘The Lakes’
Class of 2015 star tugs heartstrings with a devastating new cut.
11th December 2014
Young Fathers announce UK headline tour for 2015
Mercury Prize winners go on a nineteen-date run next year.
11th December 2014
10th December 2014
Wild Beasts talk ‘Soft Future’ show, with Evian Christ and East India Youth
Hayden Thorpe is looking ahead to the band’s big 2014 send-off at Canal Mills, Leeds.
10th December 2014
Hear Jonny Greenwood’s Inherent Vice version of Radiohead’s ‘Spooks’
Track dates back to 2006’s ‘In Rainbows’ sessions.
10th December 2014
Charli XCX to record new track with PC Music’s A.G Cook?
Both artists have been discussing a collaboration on email.
10th December 2014
Trust Fund shares new video for ‘Cut Me Out’
Featuring infinite puppy-based happiness.
10th December 2014
Formation release new track ‘Young Ones’
South London duo follow up a white label release.
10th December 2014
Hozier reveals new video for ‘From Eden’
The Irish singer songwriter has unveiled a new video ahead of his show in Belfast later this month.
10th December 2014
Shura debuts new track ‘White Light’ and plays Maida Vale session
Huw Stephens gave brand new song ‘White Light’ it’s first spin on Radio 1 last night, and invited Shura to Maida Vale for a live session.
10th December 2014
Wild Beasts unveil two new tracks, ‘Blood Knowledge’ and ‘Soft Future’
Unreleased tracks are reshaped for a new project.
10th December 2014
New UK trailer for A Most Violent Year
Set in New York City during the winter of 1981, the crime drama follows immigrant Abel Morales and his family.
10th December 2014
Palace to support Jamie T on European tour next year
Band also play a headline London show in 2015, following the ‘Lost in the Night’ EP.
10th December 2014
Shlohmo announces new ‘Emerge From Smoke’ track
Henry Laufer’s inked a new record deal with True Panther Sounds.
10th December 2014
Of Montreal announce details of new album, ‘Aureate Gloom’, share song ‘Bassem Sabry’
The record will be released next March.
10th December 2014
Anna of the North pens love letter to home, ‘Oslo’
New song is the latest in an impressive batch of fragile pop.
10th December 2014
Ty Segall announces ‘Mr Face’ EP
Four new tracks will be pressed upon ‘playable pair of 3D glasses’.
10th December 2014
Title Fight and La Dispute team up for US tour
The two bands have announced that they’ll play eleven shows together next March.
10th December 2014
New Found Glory announce ‘Sleep When I Die’ US tour
The pop-punk stalwarts head out on 25 dates next spring.
10th December 2014
Matthew E White announces new album, ‘Fresh Blood’
Follow-up to debut ‘Big Inner’ is out next year.
10th December 2014
The Horrors unveil new ‘Change Your Mind’ video
Track is taken from the band’s latest LP, ‘Luminous’.
10th December 2014
Marika Hackman shares cover of ‘O, Come, O Come, Emmanuel’
New track is taken from charity mixtape.
10th December 2014
Hear a snippet of Lorde’s ‘Lost Boys’ track
Shared on her Tumblr, Lorde says “it was not a good song”.
10th December 2014
James Blake releases new ‘200 Press’ EP online
Previously destined to life as a limited run 12”, the EP can now be streamed in full on Spotify.
10th December 2014
The Neu Bulletin (10th December 2014)
DIY’s new music guide contains Alice Boman, St. Tropez and Pet Cemetery.
10th December 2014
Marika Hackman — Claude’s Girl
Marika performs a solo rendition of the song, featured on her debut album.
10th December 2014
SOAK: Songs to fall asleep to
Class of 2015’s resident dinosaur lover and skateboard shredder SOAK has made DIY a playlist of songs to soundtrack drifting off to dreamland.
10th December 2014