Don Broco perform ‘Money Power Fame’ at #STANDFORSOMETHING London
The band perform as part of the Dr. Martens #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour 2014 in association with DIY.
9th December 2014
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9th December 2014
Joanna Newsom is “working on something new”
It’s been five years since she last released an album, but the wait for more music may be over shortly.
9th December 2014
Bestival 2014
It feels like being trapped inside a Nintendo’s motherboard, while Tune-Yards describes it as playing a show in a giant playground.
9th December 2014
Lonely the Brave: Postponing debut album ‘The Day’s War’ “was a real trade off”
Originally due back in spring, Lonely the Brave’s debut is finally out — and in the Top 20.
9th December 2014
Upbringing: Rae Morris
Part of DIY’s Class of 2015, Rae discusses her first steps, from singing the ‘Sound of Music’ theme to playing the Albert Hall.
9th December 2014
J£zus Million debuts new video for ‘Taught to Run’
Plus read an update with the fast-rising producer.
9th December 2014
Shura: Childhood
Class of 2015 star Shura’s made DIY a playlist of music from her childhood, visiting Tina Turner, Zelda and Madonna along the way.
9th December 2014
Manic Street Preachers extend plans for ‘The Holy Bible’ tour
The trio kicked off their first round of the tour last night in Glasgow.
9th December 2014
Spector unveil new track ‘Don’t Make Me Try’
The song comes produced by Dev Hynes and is set to feature on their forthcoming album.
9th December 2014
You Blew It! share new track ‘Lanai’
Listen to the first single from their forthcoming EP ‘Pioneer Of Nothing’.
9th December 2014
Lower Than Atlantis announce 2015 UK tour
Following the band’s final show of the year at London’s Koko last night, they’ve announced more live plans.
9th December 2014
San Fermin announces new album, streams ‘Parasites’
‘Jackrabbit’ is due out next April via Downtown Records.
9th December 2014
Aquilo share new video for ‘Losing You’
The duo’s visual coming-of-age story gets a second part.
9th December 2014
Paul McCartney showcases new video for ‘Hope For The Future’
His new clip scores ten on the cringe-o-meter.
9th December 2014
Chromatics’ Johnny Jewel shares two new tracks online
New tracks have emerged from the producer after last week’s Chromatics album announcement.
9th December 2014
First Aid Kit perform ‘My Silver Lining’ on Ellen
The Söderberg sisters bring the ‘Stay Gold’ cut to live TV.
9th December 2014
Prides share ‘live mixtape’, cover Taylor Swift, Sam Smith and more
The synth trio like playing covers, don’t you know?
9th December 2014
Morrissey to record a new album “in February”?
According to an interview with a Serbian website, Mozza could be heading back into the studio sooner than expected.
9th December 2014
Lemuria stream new three-track EP for Turnstile Comix series
Their latest musical endeavours sees them turned into characters for an accompanying comic book.
9th December 2014
Watch Shamir make TV debut with ‘On the Regular’ on Canal+
Las Vegas newcomer showcases his new single on XL Recordings.
9th December 2014
Kanye West once put Seth Rogen in a limo and rapped ‘Yeezus’ to him for two hours
Actor was given a special preview of last year’s LP ahead of its release.
9th December 2014
8th December 2014
Bastille — Vs. (Other People’s Heartache Pt. III)
4 Stars
Another high water mark.
8th December 2014
Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor to release cookbook
‘Twenty Dinners’ will hit shelves in April.
8th December 2014
Charli XCX reveals more tracks from ‘Sucker’
Listen to ‘Caught In The Middle’, ‘Die Tonight’ and ‘Famous’.
8th December 2014
Alex G reveals video for ‘Harvey’
The track is taken from 2014’s ‘DSU’.
8th December 2014
Joey Bada$$ cancels European tour
Announcement comes in the wake of cousin Junior B’s death.
8th December 2014
Peter Crouch tries his hand at crowdsurfing during Kasabian gig
Stoke striker gives “On yer’ head” a new angle.
8th December 2014
Morrissey cancels more European shows
Dates in Switzerland and Holland are the latest to be cancelled.
8th December 2014
Ghostface Killah confirms collaboration with MF Doom
‘DOOMStarks’ album will air in 2015.
8th December 2014
Wolf Alice to support Alt‑J on European tour
The band add yet more dates to their already hectic 2015.
8th December 2014
Alabama Shakes announce live return with London date
They’ll play Islington Assembly Hall in February.
8th December 2014
Marmozets schedule biggest UK headline tour to date
The five-piece will perform at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire next February.
8th December 2014
Damien Rice announces additional 2015 dates
Songwriter to play Belgium’s Rock Werchter and more.
8th December 2014
Frank Turner begins work on sixth album
New LP will follow 2013’s ‘Tape Deck Heart’.
8th December 2014
David Bowie, Royal Blood, Lorde up for 2014 BBC Music Awards
Winners are announced in a London Earls Court ceremony, 11th December.
8th December 2014
Four Tet shares mix for BBC Radio 6 Music
The two-hour playlist includes new music from Luke Abbott.
8th December 2014
The Neu Bulletin (8th December 2014)
DIY’s daily new music tips, featuring Saint Pepsi, Jellyy and Lull.
8th December 2014
Charli XCX: “I genuinely don’t give a fuck”
With her new album, Charli XCX is looking to inspire a new generation of music fans.
8th December 2014
Perfume Genius airs new video for ‘Fool’
Featuring people dressed as birds, religious ceremonies for birds — lots of birds, basically.
8th December 2014
City and Colour unveils new track ‘Nowhere, Texas’
Dallas Green’s new track was recorded during his sessions for latest album ‘The Hurry And The Harm’.
8th December 2014
Beck and Beyonce up for Album of the Year Grammy Award
Mr Hansen gets a surprise nod amongst pop heavyweights.
8th December 2014
The Libertines confirm signing to Virgin EMI
Deal inked out in Thailand where Pete Doherty is in rehab.
8th December 2014
Johnny Marr cancels US Tour
Former Smiths guitarist cites a “serious close family illness”.
8th December 2014
The Gaslight Anthem announce 2015 US tour
The band are to tour ‘Get Hurt’ through February and March.
8th December 2014
Jessie Ware, Billy Idol, First Aid Kit to play Isle of Wight 2015
New acts join headliners Fleetwood Mac, The Prodigy and The Black Keys.
8th December 2014
Modest Mouse hint at new material with Instagram image
Image shows a vinyl, labelled “Lampshades on Fire”.
8th December 2014
Vaults share video for ‘Vultures’
Group share unsettling visual for their EP title track.
8th December 2014
Sam Smith gets festive with ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ video
The singer has taken on the Judy Garland classic to ease us into the festive season.
8th December 2014
Nao shares new track ‘Take Control Of You’
London artist releases new track ahead of her performance at Corsica Studios this week.
8th December 2014
Dean Fertita unveils Hello=Fire video, ‘Parallel’
Track is taken from a self-titled solo album, with guest sports from Brendan Benson and Michael Horrigan.
8th December 2014
Dan Deacon confirms new album for 2015
Producer previews a new release, due out via Domino.
8th December 2014
Only Real announces debut album ‘Jerk At the End of the Line’
First work drops in March 2015.
8th December 2014
Father John Misty shares new song ‘Chateau Lobby #4 (In C For Two Virgins)’
The second track to be previewed from ‘I Love You, Honeybear’ is accompanied by a hazy, iPad-filmed video.
8th December 2014
Circa Waves gear up to throw hometown Christmas party
The band will be playing the very special show at at 24 Kitchen Street in Liverpool this weekend.
8th December 2014
Twin Shadow streams new track ‘Turn Me Up’
George Lewis Jr.’s new album is anticipated for 2015.
8th December 2014
6th December 2014
This Week In New Music (6th December 2014)
DIY rounds up the best tracks, discoveries and premieres from the past seven days — featuring Clarence Clarity.
6th December 2014
5th December 2014
2015: The year of Years & Years
Battling convention, shunning acting, quitting jobs in plush restaurants — Years & Years’ story is one of sacrifice and (imminent) success.
5th December 2014
Lucky Dip: Frank Iero
The former My Chemical Romance guitarist talks collaborations, immortality and time-travel.
5th December 2014
Tracks: St Vincent, Lana Del Rey & More
DIY writers pick out their favourite new songs from the last seven days.
5th December 2014
AllSaints produce new video for Blonde Redhead
The collaborative film features Blonde Redhead’s new single, ‘Dripping’.
5th December 2014
Chromatics announce new album ‘Dear Tommy’
News comes after Johnny Jewel shares a host of tracks on Soundcloud.
5th December 2014
Coldplay confirm new album ‘A Head Full of Dreams’
Follow-up to ‘Ghost Stories’ is due out in 2015, with Chris Martin comparing it to Harry Potter.
5th December 2014
Theo Verney to headline DIY Presents gig in 2015
London’s Old Blue Last hosts the Brighton thrasher next January.
5th December 2014
New issue of DIY out now, feat. The Class of 2015: Years & Years, Låpsley & more
DIY is free — pick up a copy in our usual UK stockists or read online right now.
5th December 2014
Flyte unveil new video for ‘False Alarm’
Bedroom band footage puts the pop heartbreakers in a new light.
5th December 2014
Diplo shares new mixtape, feat. Bonobo and Jai Paul
Producer has also had his 2004 ‘Florida’ album reissued this week.
5th December 2014
Macaulay Culkin and Har Mar Superstar are touring, dry-humping on stage
Things get intimate in the name of The Pizza Underground.
5th December 2014
Jib Kidder streams ‘Appetites’ track, feat. Julia Holter
Track previews new LP ‘Teaspoon to the Ocean’, out next year.
5th December 2014
Bring Me The Horizon reunite with original guitarist Curtis Ward for ‘Pray For Plagues’
The first live airing of the track since 2011 saw the band bury the hatchet with the ex-member.
5th December 2014
Sam Smith, Bastille and Charli XCX nominated for Grammy Awards
British artists are up for gongs at the 57th Annual Awards.
5th December 2014
Hear Animal Collective’s remix of Shabazz Palaces’ ‘#CAKE’
Listen to the Premature Deflirt Mix.
5th December 2014
Lana Del Rey is already at work on a new record
‘Ultraviolence’ follow up is confirmed via interview with Galore.
5th December 2014
4th December 2014
Creeper — Creeper
4 Stars
While it may not be breaking any drastically new ground, that’s not always the point. This is perfectly executed punk rock.
4th December 2014
Angels & Airwaves — The Dream Walker
2 Stars
Little more than an extended yawn of spacey synths.
4th December 2014
Clarence Clarity debuts ‘Bloodbarf’ video, details ‘NO NOW’ LP
Bella Union release the producer’s debut next year.
4th December 2014
Hear Tycho remix Spoon’s ‘Inside Out’ track
Original is taken from the ‘They Want My Soul’ LP.
4th December 2014
Wolf Alice announce first ever US tour
The band hit LA, Brooklyn and NYC in January.
4th December 2014
Bleachers announce 2015 US touring plans
The band have announced an initial run of dates for the ‘Come Alive! tour.
4th December 2014
Moon Duo announce new album ‘Shadows of the Sun’
The Wooden Shjips side project return with a new track ‘Animal’ for good measure.
4th December 2014
Interpol, Parquet Courts & Yeah Yeah Yeahs to take part in Brooklyn Rock Lottery
The 25 musicians will form bands, write songs and perform them in 12 hours.
4th December 2014
Deers announce European tour for 2015
Including a previously confirmed London date, plus a new Brighton show.
4th December 2014
Gaz Coombes unveils new track ‘20/20’
The former Supergrass frontman will release his second solo album this January.
4th December 2014
Rudimental to headline Boardmasters festival
First festival slot for 2015 comes ahead of second album.
4th December 2014
Is Courtney Love involved in new Kurt Cobain documentary?
The Hole singer first approached director Brett Morgen with the idea.
4th December 2014
Mikky Ekko previews debut album with new single ‘Time’
Title-track previews an LP out next January.
4th December 2014
Tourist airs ‘Illuminate feat. Years & Years’ video
Track takes Will Philips’ 3D game obsession to new levels.
4th December 2014
Foo Fighters spill secrets during Howard Stern interview
Dave Grohl admitted to jamming with Prince and almost working with David Bowie during the 72 minute radio show.
4th December 2014
Listen to an unreleased version of Manic Street Preachers’ ‘Revol’
Song falls as part of a reissue for ‘The Holy Bible’.
4th December 2014
OFF! and Jack Black skydive and take on bears in ‘Over Our Heads’
To celebrate their singer Keith Morris’ 59th birthday, the band decide to take on nature.
4th December 2014
Watch FKA twigs’ KEXP session in full
She performs three tracks from ‘LP1’, plus ‘Hide’.
4th December 2014
Future Brown stream ‘Talkin Bandz’ from a debut LP
Warp releases ‘Future Brown’ next February.
4th December 2014
Neck Deep lead the charge in first Warped Tour 2015 additions
The UK five-piece are one of the first five bands confirmed to appear at next year’s summer-long US tour.
4th December 2014
Jenny & Johnny pen ‘In April’ for Song One soundtrack
Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice have scored the full Brooklyn-based romance movie.
4th December 2014
Citizens! unveil new track, ‘Lighten Up’, from forthcoming album
The track comes with an interactive video.
4th December 2014
Hozier announces new tour dates, reschedules old ones
The singer-songwriter plays gigs in January and May next year.
4th December 2014
The Decemberists perform ‘Make You Better’ live on Conan
As the band gear up to release their new record next year, they took their latest single to late night television.
4th December 2014
Ryan Hemsworth schedules 2015 UK & European tour
Producer’s ‘Alone For The First Time’ came out this year.
4th December 2014
A Place To Bury Strangers preview new album with ‘Straight’ video
‘Transfixiation’ is out next February on Dead Oceans.
4th December 2014
Andre 3000 on Outkast reunion: “I didn’t wanna do the tour”
Rapper was speaking to Nicolas Jaar in an interview.
4th December 2014
Watch Editors, The Charlatans, Rhodes and more play the #Xmasjumperjam live on DIY
See all the action from London’s Union Chapel.
4th December 2014