Sun Kil Moon announces London Barbican show for 2015
Mark Kozelek brings ‘Benji’ to a special one-off next year.
4th December 2014
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4th December 2014
Songhoy Blues confirm 2015 UK tour dates
Mali group’s Nick Zinner-produced new album is due out next year.
4th December 2014
The Neu Bulletin (4th December 2014)
DIY’s new music guide, featuring Shamir, GARREN and Gorgeous Bully.
4th December 2014
Unlikely Bond theme tunes with a license to thrill
From Bjork to Slade: who should ‘do’ the theme for new James Bond flick, Spectre.
4th December 2014
Purity Ring stream new track, ‘Push Pull’
Ghostly pop is the first taste of a follow-up to ‘Shrines’.
4th December 2014
Radiohead post first photo from new studio sessions
Nigel Godrich publishes shot of Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood.
4th December 2014
James Bay wins BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice 2015
Hat-wearing folksmith pips Years & Years and George the Poet to the prize.
4th December 2014
Circa Waves get rowdy for new ‘Fossils’ video
VHS footage follows the band down dingy bars and #tourlife.
4th December 2014
Shy Girls shares new track ‘Renegade’
Oregon songwriter shares first material since 2013 EP.
4th December 2014
3rd December 2014
Smashing Pumpkins — Monuments To An Elegy
4 Stars
A very welcome addition to the band’s enduring history.
3rd December 2014
All We Are preview debut album with ‘Keep Me Alive’
Soaring, sensitive-souled anthem is taken from a 2015 debut.
3rd December 2014
Fleetwood Mac further extend UK & Ireland tour
The run now includes six dates at London’s O2 Arena.
3rd December 2014
Chandos preview debut album with ‘Cobra Points’
Frustration-lined force seizes the agenda, from a band signed to Carpark Records.
3rd December 2014
Jungle, Kate Tempest, Marika Hackman to play Secret Garden Party 2015
First wave of bands announced for the July fest.
3rd December 2014
Stream Oceaán’s new EP ‘The Grip’ in full
Manchester based producer’s second EP is out next week on Chess Club Records.
3rd December 2014
Girlpool cover Radiator Hospital’s ‘Cut Your Bangs’ in session
The bratty LA two-piece turn introspective on ‘Cut Your Bangs’.
3rd December 2014
The Soft Moon unveils ‘Black’ from new album ‘Deeper’
Luis Vasquez’s new release is out in 2015 via Captured Tracks.
3rd December 2014
The Flaming Lips to headline Liverpool Sound City 2015
Wayne Coyne and co. join Belle & Sebastian for the May fest.
3rd December 2014
Hear Raury and Gucci Mane collaborate on ‘Dead People’
Sound Of nominee appears on a new track.
3rd December 2014
Crushed Beaks debut ‘Rising Sign’ video, announce UK dates
Debut LP ‘Scatter’ is out next February.
3rd December 2014
Tracey Emin-designed BRIT Awards 2015 statue revealed
Awards turn a shade of pink in 2015.
3rd December 2014
Stream a new version of Chromatics’ ‘These Streets Will Never Look The Same’
‘Kill For Love’ standout gets a new vocal cut.
3rd December 2014
Menace Beach preview debut album with ‘Blue Eye’
Band share track alongside UK tour announcement.
3rd December 2014
The Neu Bulletin (3rd December 2014)
DIY’s new music delivery, featuring Kero Kero Bonito, Deebs and Springtime Carnivore.
3rd December 2014
U2 announce 2015 UK tour
Includes a four-night residency at The O2. Tickets are priced up to 165 smackers.
3rd December 2014
The Jesus and Mary Chain, Tame Impala to play Austin Psych Fest 2015
2015 bill will see The Jesus and Mary Chain performing ‘Psychocandy’ in full.
3rd December 2014
Slam Dunk Festival offers a sneak peek at 2015 plans
Leeds leg of the annual rock fans’ pilgrimage is set to return to its original location.
3rd December 2014
Perfect Pussy’s Meredith Graves features on latest Turned Out A Punk podcast
Fucked Up’s Damian Abraham interviews the singer about her punk roots.
3rd December 2014
Menace Beach — Blue Eye
Leeds band spin beauty out of a chaos in a rare moment of reflection from debut LP ‘Ratworld’.
3rd December 2014
The Black Keys and The Prodigy to co-headline Friday at Isle of Wight 2015
Both acts join Fleetwood Mac and Pharrell Williams at the June fest.
3rd December 2014
Angels and Airwaves release new track ‘Tunnels’
As the release of their new album ‘The Dream Walker’ draws nearer, the band have revealed another new cut.
3rd December 2014
New Lana Del Rey songs surface
‘Big Eyes’ and ‘I Can Fly’ are taken from forthcoming Tim Burton film.
3rd December 2014
Jamie Hewlett to release new art book, featuring unseen Gorillaz images
Co-founder of the project plans to document his last 25 years as an artist.
3rd December 2014
The Wytches announce new single ‘Weights and Ties’
The trio’s latest release gets taken from their debut album ‘Annabel Dream Reader’.
3rd December 2014
Hear Perfect Pussy remix Deerhoof’s ‘Exit Only’
Deerhoof have also announced a European tour for 2015.
3rd December 2014
Girl Band sign to Rough Trade
Dublin force are playing DIY’s Hello 2015.
3rd December 2014
Moose Blood schedule UK headline tour for 2015
Fresh from performing at the final date of the Dr. Martens #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour, the four-piece have announced a tour.
3rd December 2014
Rae Sremmurd announce debut album, ‘SremmLife’, make TV debut
Mississippi duo’s first work is set to feature Nicki Minaj.
3rd December 2014
Metronomy confirmed for Nos Alive 2015
The Lisbon festival takes place next July.
3rd December 2014
2nd December 2014
The Blackout announce split and farewell UK tour
They say “we are unable to sustain this band anymore”.
2nd December 2014
Low confirm they’ve started work on a new album
Band crowdsource their fans for some “advice”.
2nd December 2014
RÉN unveils video for debut single, ‘Time’
NYC newcomer’s first work mixes funk and serene pop.
2nd December 2014
The Districts announce European tour details
Philadelphia band release their new album in 2015.
2nd December 2014
Wolf Alice, Glastonbury and The Libertines pick up 2014 UK Festival Awards
11th annual event took place at a London ceremony last night.
2nd December 2014
Preview a new Lana Del Rey song, ‘Big Eyes’
Track soundtracks a Tim Burton movie of the same name.
2nd December 2014
Tonight Alive bring the #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour to an explosive close
The Australian five-piece headlined the final date of the Dr. Martens #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour 2014 in association with DIY.
2nd December 2014
Shivum Sharma shares new track ‘Surprise’
New track completes the track listing of forthcoming EP ‘All These Years’.
2nd December 2014
Dev Hynes performs live score for short film on the NYC Ferguson protests
Piano improv piece from the Blood Orange man was performed live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
2nd December 2014
Action Bronson plans ‘early 2015’ album release
New York rapper’s major label-debut titled ‘Mr Wonderful’.
2nd December 2014
Francisco the Man get wrapped up in envy for ‘It’s Not Your Fault’ video
New clip is all about the last year of the director’s life — poor guy.
2nd December 2014
Deer Tick air new holiday track, ‘White Havoc’
The song appears on new compilation, ‘Noise To The World’.
2nd December 2014
Listen back to Raury’s session for BBC Maida Vale
Watch the Atlantan perform ‘Cigarette Song’ for Huw Stephens.
2nd December 2014
Sleater-Kinney to host Reddit AMA later today
The Q&A session will take place at 5pm UK time, ahead of the release of the band’s first album in a decade next January.
2nd December 2014
Latitude 2015 tickets on sale now
Organisers have also dropped hints about potential headliners.
2nd December 2014
Jessie Ware invites loved ones into ‘You & I (Forever)’ video
Photo booth plays host to family and friend reunions.
2nd December 2014
Superfood announce European tour for 2015
Including the band’s biggest ever headline show at London Heaven.
2nd December 2014
Spector’s new calendar is every fan’s dream come true
Xmas shopping just got serious, thanks to these ‘intimate’ shots of Fred and co.
2nd December 2014
Hear John Talabot’s mix for Young Turks radio
Features tracks from FKA Twigs and Caribou.
2nd December 2014
Watch Kanye West’s World AIDS Day Times Square performance in full
Including a golden “Laura, we’re on TV!” blooper.
2nd December 2014
Hookworms reveal new video, announce 2015 UK and US dates
Leeds outfit are set for a busy start to the new year.
2nd December 2014
Title Fight announce new album, reveal video for ‘Chlorine’
‘Hyperview’ is coming out via Anti- in February.
2nd December 2014
Watch a Chris Martin-fronted U2 play New York Times Square
Performance took place for World AIDS Day, with support of RED.
2nd December 2014
DRILL: BRIGHTON — Blood Red Shoes’ tips on who to see
Brighton locals offer a guide to the first ever DRILL, curated by Wire.
2nd December 2014
The Neu Bulletin (2nd December 2014)
DIY’s new music guide contains Glasgow newcomer KLOE and Brighton producer Adolescent.
2nd December 2014
Sleater-Kinney stream thrashing new track, ‘Surface Envy’
Song emerged after a fan asked for a new track in their Reddit AMA.
2nd December 2014
Run the Jewels air NSFW video for ‘Oh My Darling (Don’t Cry)’
Psychedelic, hip-swaying clip backs forthcoming UK dates.
2nd December 2014
Rosie Lowe shares video for ‘How’d You Like It’
Inventive and NSFW visual clip is shared by London songwriter.
2nd December 2014
Charli XCX unveils brilliant new video for ‘Breaking Up’
Featuring bowling, ice cream, guys tied up and duct-taped.
2nd December 2014
London newcomer Fine Print debuts new track, ‘Can’t Lie’
Smooth jam is the second track to date to come from the project.
2nd December 2014
Young Turks announces ‘YT2014’ compilation, featuring a new Sampha track
Instrumental cut ‘Answer’ will sit alongside material from Jamie xx and FKA twigs.
2nd December 2014
Johnny Marr airs new video for ‘Dynamo’
Track’s taken from the solo album ‘Playland’.
2nd December 2014
Hear the original demo version of Grimes’ ‘Go’ single
Standalone single came out earlier this year.
2nd December 2014
Arsenal’s Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain is pretty good at drums
Footballer joins Petr Cech in the ranks of pros with drumming skills.
2nd December 2014
The Decemberists preview new album with ‘Lake Song’ lyric video
Track forms part of ‘What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World’.
2nd December 2014
Watch Rae Morris cover East 17’s ‘Stay Another Day’ for Radio 1
Live Lounge cover ups the Christmas spirit to dangerous levels.
2nd December 2014
Sufjan Stevens, Gold Panda test pressings to go up for auction
Phantogram and Tycho will also provide releases for Test Pressings For Charity.
2nd December 2014
Jamie T announces rescheduled European dates
Shows were set to take place last month.
2nd December 2014
Arca streams new cover of Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
Don’t confuse this with mountains.
2nd December 2014
Royce Wood Junior streams new track, ‘The Basin’
London producer shares another track, ahead of a debut album next year.
2nd December 2014
Watch The Killers debut their new Christmas song, ‘Joel, the Lump of Coal’
Brandon Flowers and co. continue their tradition with the help of Jimmy Kimmel.
2nd December 2014
1st December 2014
Little Boots — Business Pleasure
4 Stars
Little Boots’ next chapter is going to be her most exciting and daring yet.
1st December 2014
Fleetwood Mac to headline Isle of Wight Festival 2015
June appearance will be a worldwide exclusive.
1st December 2014
Jamie T unveils new ‘Rabbit Hole’ video
Follow the London troubadour down grubby concrete streets.
1st December 2014
The Wave Pictures confirm February UK tour dates
Prolific Londoners release ‘Great Big Flamingo Burning Moon’ next year.
1st December 2014
Little Boots streams title-track from new ‘Business Pleasure’ EP
Stream the new EP in full, featuring a Com Truise-produced track.
1st December 2014
Hear Daughter remix Warpaint’s ‘Feeling Alright’
Edit is taken from a new collaborative EP.
1st December 2014
PJ Harvey to release first book of poetry
‘The Hollow of the Hand’ will arrive next October and features photos taken by Seamus Murphy.
1st December 2014
Slaves, Bo Ningen, Coasts to play FOCUS Wales 2015
Wrexham festival celebrates its fifth year next April.
1st December 2014
Watch Låpsley debut new ‘8896’ track in Maida Vale session
Song is taken from the debut EP, ‘Understudy’.
1st December 2014
THEESatisfaction announce new ‘EarthEE’ LP, stream ‘Recognition’
Lead track features a guest spot from go-to collaborators Shabazz Palaces.
1st December 2014
Ry X unveils standalone track, ‘Love Like This’
One third of The Acid returns with a gorgeous solo effort.
1st December 2014
Best of Bandcamp: November 2014
DIY rummages through countless new releases to pick out Bandcamp gems from this past month.
1st December 2014
Groezrock announces American Nightmare, Gnarwolves, Title Fight and loads more for 2015
Following last week’s confirmation of Refused as the first headliner, the Belgium fest has pulled out every stop.
1st December 2014
Watch DELS play with a string quartet at the Brunel Museum
London musician performed a special session for Philips + You Need To Hear This
1st December 2014
Owen Pallett journeys across landscapes for ‘Infernal Fantasy’ video
‘In Conflict’ highlight nestles in cliff tops for new clip.
1st December 2014
CYMBALS share new track, ‘Innocence’
The band’s newly aired offering features on 7”, ‘What Eternity’, out today
1st December 2014
Jack White discusses Paramount Records in CBS interview
Third Man Records released ‘Rise & Fall of Paramount Records’ on 18th November.
1st December 2014
BBC Sound of 2015: Who’s Who
From DIY favourites to surfer pricks, here’s a guide to 2015’s big hopes.
1st December 2014
The Neu Bulletin (1st December 2014)
DIY’s daily new music guide, featuring Bad Breeding, Sievehead and Oh Wonder.
1st December 2014
Meeting of minds: Dream collaborations that have to happen
Danny Wright brings together artists who should snap at the opportunity to collaborate.
1st December 2014