Tonight Alive: “Sometimes it’s really good to go back to where it all started”
The Australian five-piece will be headlining the final show at the Dr. Martens #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour this evening in Newcastle.
1st December 2014
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1st December 2014
Dave Grohl unearths pre-Foo Fighters, post-Nirvana demos in new Sonic Highways episode
Kurt Cobain’s loving reaction to early Foo Fighters demos is also revealed in the latest episode of the documentary series.
1st December 2014
BBC Sound of 2015: Wolf Alice, Years & Years make longlist
Lapsley, Slaves, SOAK, Rae Morris, Kwabs and Shamir are among the new acts tipped for 2015 success.
1st December 2014
Lionel Richie confirmed to play Glastonbury 2015
Hello, is it Worthy you’re looking for?
1st December 2014
Interpol release new track, ‘What Is What’
Song is available as a free download, post-#Winterpol.
1st December 2014
St. Vincent, Neneh Cherry and Alison Goldfrapp to curate BBC 6 Music’s Christmas schedule
“The Three Wise Women” will host exclusive shows across the Xmas break.
1st December 2014
New Kurt Cobain documentary to air in UK cinemas next year
‘Montage of Heck’ will be released next Spring, confirms Brett Morgen.
1st December 2014
Moose Blood: “We’ve been very lucky”
The quartet have just completed two months of touring and will now appear on the last date of the #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour.
1st December 2014
Morrissey hits out at Harvest Records, Royal Family during London show
O2 Arena played host to a rare live appearance and a not-so-unfamiliar rant.
1st December 2014
Hear Nicolas Jaar collaborate with DJ Slugo on new track
Politically-driven ‘GHETTO’ is out now via Jaar’s Other People imprint.
1st December 2014
Novelist and Mumdance announce collaborative EP, stream ‘Shook’
BBC Sound of 2015 nominee has combined with the fast-rising producer.
1st December 2014
Chløë Black unveils new Elderbrook Remix of ’27 Club’ single
Londoner plays as part of DIY’s ‘Hello 2015’ gigs next year.
1st December 2014
Mac DeMarco gets ambushed by samurai on The Eric André Show
Mac’s live performance is interrupted in the name of comedy.
1st December 2014
Röyksopp unveil new video for ‘Skulls’
Track’s taken from the duo’s final LP, ‘The Inevitable End’.
1st December 2014
Lana Del Rey and Courtney Love announce joint-tour
North America hosts a run of shows from May 2015.
1st December 2014
Dan Mangan + Blacksmith preview new album with ‘Kitsch’, announce European tour
New LP ‘Club Meds’ is out next year on City Slang.
1st December 2014
CHVRCHES confirm new album plans
Work on their second LP will begin in January 2015.
1st December 2014
Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice’s ‘Song One’ soundtrack revealed
Sharon Van Etten and Nina Simone feature alongside original compositions
1st December 2014
30th November 2014
Hayley Williams joins New Found Glory onstage at London gig
They performed a rendition of ‘My Friends Over You’.
30th November 2014
Years and Years, Shura and Wolf Alice feature on Red Bull’s Launched List
Jack Garratt, James Bay and Dornik also appear on the one-to-watch list.
30th November 2014
29th November 2014
This Week In New Music (29th November 2014)
The week’s best new tracks and discoveries, featuring Hannah Diamond, Sylas and Silverbacks.
29th November 2014
Don Broco take on the capital for the #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour
The four-piece joined forces with Lonely The Brave and SSerpress at The Black Heart in London.
29th November 2014
Stream St. Vincent’s Record Store Day Black Friday release
Those not fortunate enough to snag the record can listen to ‘Pieta’ and ‘Sparrow’ online.
29th November 2014
Zun Zun Egui announce UK tour
The band will be playing live in support of their new album, ‘Shackles’ Gift’.
29th November 2014
Robert Pattinson features on Death Grips’ ‘Government Plates’
The actor played guitar for the ever-unpredictable group.
29th November 2014
28th November 2014
Kiesza — Sound Of A Woman
3 Stars
Kiesza has a whole lot more tricks up her sleeve.
28th November 2014
Tribute gig announced for Jack White keyboardist Ikey Owens
Grammy-winning musician passed on 14th October.
28th November 2014
Jamie T postpones remaining European tour dates
After a continued bout of illness, the singer was forced to pull last night’s Paris show, and this evening’s Brussels appearance.
28th November 2014
Wolf Alice win first ever DICE Live Award
Prize handed out in a boozy ceremony at London’s The Old Blue Last.
28th November 2014
New Sky Ferreira song emerges — ‘Guardian’
Track’s been showcased on recent North American dates.
28th November 2014
False alarm: The Blood Brothers aren’t coming to the UK
Panic over.
28th November 2014
Lewis Hamilton wants to be a successful pop star
Formula 1 champion is making a go of it. Idols include Michael Jackson and… Kodaline.
28th November 2014
Frank Ocean just released a new song — don’t freak out
Listen to ‘Memrise’ now, the first new material since ‘Channel Orange’.
28th November 2014
Camp Bestival announces ‘Wild’ theme for 2015
The family-friendly event takes place in Dorset next summer.
28th November 2014
Brussels cinema to celebrate Björk with new festival
Multi-event programme to host “sound art” concerts and installations.
28th November 2014
New ‘Don’t Make A Scene’ guide to promoting gigs released
Extensive field guide provides a how-to for would-be promoters.
28th November 2014
Dr. Martens’ #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour in association with DIY comes to London
Don Broco and Lonely the Brave will play the Black Heart in Camden this evening.
28th November 2014
We Were Promised Jetpacks and The Twilight Sad to play King Tut’s 25th Birthday shows
Iconic Glasgow venue to host series of celebratory gigs in February 2015.
28th November 2014
EMA shares ‘3Jane’ video
The song features on her latest album, ‘The Future’s Void’.
28th November 2014
We Are The Ocean cover London Grammar’s ‘Hey Now’
The performance was part of the Essex band’s BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge appearance.
28th November 2014
Florence and the Machine to play Rock Werchter 2015
Florence Welch and co. will play the Belgium festival alongside the likes of Muse, Foo Fighters and Alt‑J.
28th November 2014
Wu-Tang Clan stream ‘A Better Tomorrow’ album in full
Release falls as part of the band’s 20th anniversary.
28th November 2014
Tracks: Paramore, James Blake & More
DIY writers pick their favourite new songs from the last seven days.
28th November 2014
Lucky Dip: The Antlers
Peter and Darby talk being recognised in the street (or not), immortality and favourite colours.
28th November 2014
The Neu Bulletin (28th November 2014)
DIY’s daily new music tips, featuring Menace Beach, Dracula Legs, Makhaverskan, Night Lovell.
28th November 2014
Kiesza: “I had the desire to let the world know who I was”
As Kiesza gears up to release her debut album, she’s ready to put herself on the line.
28th November 2014
Joanna Gruesome win Welsh Music Prize
Band’s debut LP ‘Weird Sister’ bags gong
28th November 2014
Are Glassjaw teasing new material?
The band’s Black Friday discount code is either bloody exciting or a horrible joke.
28th November 2014
Woman’s Hour remix SOAK’s ‘B A NoBody’ single
Derry songwriter falls under the spell of the London group.
28th November 2014
Arctic Monkeys alert fans to fake gig poster
“There will be no further shows”, the band Tweet, addressing 2014 plans.
28th November 2014
Gnarwolves unveil carefree video for ‘Bottle To Bottle’
If there’s one thing Gnarwolves do well, it’s dicking about on tour.
28th November 2014
Young Fathers unveil new single ‘Soon Come Soon’
Hip-hop trio follow Mercury triumph.
28th November 2014
Stream Africa Express’s ‘Terry Riley’s In C Mali’ Tate Modern performance in full
See Damon Albarn perform as part of the first African take on the legendary minimalist track.
28th November 2014
Lonely The Brave: “We always like doing the proper sweat box venues”
The Cambridge five-piece will play alongside Don Broco as part of tonight’s #STANDFORSOMETHING show.
28th November 2014
Madame Jojo’s to be demolished, after plans approved
Venue had its licence revoked following a violent incident.
28th November 2014
27th November 2014
Muse, St. Vincent, The War On Drugs and more for Roskilde 2015
20 new bands have been revealed for the Danish fest.
27th November 2014
Wu-Tang Clan share new album title track
‘A Better Tomorrow’ is released in full next week.
27th November 2014
Alex G shares new track ‘Soaker’
Prolific bedroom musician creates a song of real frustration.
27th November 2014
BADBADNOTGOOD flip the book with new remix of Future Islands
Toronto trio’s edit brings in a dazzling, future-jazz aesthetic.
27th November 2014
The Gaslight Anthem reveal new video for ‘1,000 Years’
The new clip from the four-piece sees them in the midst of a live show.
27th November 2014
Tickets for first ever Lollapalooza Berlin are on sale now
US-based festival is expanding to Europe in 2015.
27th November 2014
American Football add Glasgow show to UK tour
Band’s first ever visit to these shores takes place next May.
27th November 2014
Run the Jewels forced to postpone shows after tour bus catches fire
Montreal gig is put on hold, with the bus set ablaze.
27th November 2014
Pond announce 2015 UK tour
Aussie psych-heads back their new album, ‘Man, It Feels Like Space Again’.
27th November 2014
Hear Tom Vek remix Lana Del Rey’s ‘Brooklyn Baby’
Vek’s stroke of ‘Luck’ hits the Hollywood hills.
27th November 2014
Watch Julian Casablancas and Dev Hynes perform ‘You Only Live Once’ together
Two NYC residents combined to perform the Casablancas-penned Strokes track.
27th November 2014
Years & Years, James Bay and George the Poet nominated for BRITs Critics’ Choice Award 2015
Winner will be announced next week, 4th December.
27th November 2014
Win tickets for Tonight Alive at Dr. Martens’ #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour in association with DIY
Moose Blood will support Tonight Alive at the Newcastle gig.
27th November 2014
Record Store Day Black Friday: the essential shopping list
We’re making a list, and checking it twice. Record Store Day’s back, isn’t that nice?
27th November 2014
The Neu Bulletin (27th November 2014)
DIY’s new music tips, featuring Nao and Dublin band Silverbacks.
27th November 2014
The National make crybabies out of sold out O2 Arena
It’s business as usual in front of a London crowd.
27th November 2014
Denai Moore premieres ‘Something Out There’ from ‘I Swore’ EP
Moore’s due to release her debut album in Spring 2015.
27th November 2014
‘Mclusky’ Announce London Show
The sort-of reunited band will play in support of ill-fated London venue the Buffalo Bar.
27th November 2014
Bastille take on Haim with new track ‘Bite Down’
Bonkers track is taken from the ‘Other People’s Heartache Pt. III’.
27th November 2014
Don Broco: “You should take opportunities when they come”
The four-piece will be play at The Black Heart in London tomorrow night, alongside former touring mates Lonely The Brave.
27th November 2014
Micachu releases new cassette mix, ‘feeling romantic feeling tropical feeling ill’
Mica Levi won acclaim for her ‘Under the Skin’ soundtrack from earlier this year.
27th November 2014
Smashing Pumpkins sell “Fuck You Anderson Cooper” t‑shirts at hometown show
Billy Corgan retaliates to Anderson Cooper’s comments with t‑shirts featuring cat’s in bowties.
27th November 2014
Sia and Chet Faker win big at ARIA Awards, Sia gives away prize to fans
Sia picks up stick for not turning up to the Sydney ceremony.
27th November 2014
Watch The Libertines’ Roger Sargent-directed tour intro in full
Fifteen minute mini-documentary travels from early days to the band’s 2015 reunion.
27th November 2014
We Are The Ocean to release new album, ‘Ark’
The band follow-up ‘Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow’ in the new year.
27th November 2014
Future Islands — Seasons (Waiting On You) (BBNG edit)
This looks like being the remix 2014’s been holding out for.
27th November 2014
Shy Nature share new track ‘Tonight Is On Your Side’
Ode to youth and freedom is taken from the London group’s new release.
27th November 2014
Flyte unveil new ‘False Alarm’ track, taken from forthcoming EP
DIY Presents Tour headliners are sharing a classically-inspired newbie.
27th November 2014
UK reaches 1 million vinyl sales in 2014
It’s the highest figure since 1996, following a wax-loving resurgence.
27th November 2014
Sweet Baboo shares cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Keep the Customer Satisfied’
BBC session track is taken from new limited edition album.
27th November 2014
Nadine Shah airs new video for ‘Stealing Cars’
Geordie gem backs up her new single, which marks a big step up.
27th November 2014
26th November 2014
No Devotion unveil two-track remix EP
The band’s single ‘Stay’ has been remixed by both Ricky Eat Acid and Ansible.
26th November 2014
Watch Jonny Greenwood perform with the London Contemporary Orchestra while you still can
Performance is streaming for the next 72 hours online.
26th November 2014
Coldplay unveil interactive video for ‘Ink’
Tall, Chris Martin-like figure becomes an astronomer in this new video.
26th November 2014
Watch Ariel Pink play live in the Boiler Room right now
LA artist is showcasing new album ‘pom pom’.
26th November 2014
James Blake remix of Gorillaz’s ‘Feel Good Inc.’ emerges
Gorillaz track gets Harmonimix rework in Fabric mix.
26th November 2014
Tegan and Sara reveal ‘Walking With A Ghost’ remix
The sisters are gearing up for the re-release of their album ‘So Jealous’.
26th November 2014
Hooray For Earth announce split
Band tweet that their Glasslands show will be their last.
26th November 2014
See Cat Power debut a new song at Istanbul gig
Chan Marshall’s new album is anticipated for 2015.
26th November 2014
Watch Los Campesinos! perform ‘Avocado, Baby’ live at Birmingham #STANDFORSOMETHING date
The band headlined the sweat-drenched sold-out gig at the Flapper last weekend.
26th November 2014
Global release debate trundles on, Mondays possible?
Retailers and indie labels voice preference for Monday release date.
26th November 2014
The Jesus and Mary Chain, Troxy, London
Pulsing around a volatile front of stage whirlpool, the whole of the Troxy is under the same spell.
26th November 2014
Mac DeMarco, Forum, London
One thing is abundantly clear: people are fucking crazy about Mac DeMarco.
26th November 2014
The Neu Bulletin (26th November 2014)
DIY’s daily new music delivery, featuring Lapsley, Lull and Academie.
26th November 2014
Circa Waves — Get Away
Watch Kieran and Joe perform the track ahead of their massive London Heaven gig.
26th November 2014