Listen to TALA’s 24-carat mix for Toddla T on BBC Radio 1
Mix emerges alongside the London producer’s ‘Alchemy’ EP.
17th November 2014
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17th November 2014
The Who to play British Summer Time Hyde Park 2015
Special guests at the all-day event include Paul Weller, Kaiser Chiefs and Johnny Marr.
17th November 2014
Ariel Pink: “I just want people to love me”
Ariel Pink just can’t seem to stay away from controversy.
17th November 2014
The Neu Bulletin (17th November 2014)
DIY’s daily new music tips, featuring Girlpool, Mom Tudie and Swedish band Maymouth.
17th November 2014
Fryars is sleeping in a shop, somebody send help
Ben Garrett’s new album ‘Power’ is out this week, so he’s holding an installation in London. DIY checked in to ask if he’s okay.
17th November 2014
The best musical feuds that didn’t happen
A review of the feuds that should’ve really had more traction.
17th November 2014
Bastille, Elbow, Sam Smith and more star in Band Aid 30 video
The single hopes to raise money to aid the fight against Ebola.
17th November 2014
Peace announce new album ‘Happy People’
The band’s follow up to 2013’s ‘In Love’ will be released next February.
17th November 2014
Kero Kero Bonito — Build It Up
If any squeaky-clean but sinister online sensation is capable of breaking big in 2015, it’s these guys.
17th November 2014
Bono cancels U2 ‘The Tonight Show’ residency following bike accident
Band were set to take over Fallon for a week.
17th November 2014
Gaz Coombes announces second solo album ‘Matador’
The record will be released next January.
17th November 2014
Kero Kero Bonito stream new track, ‘Build It Up’
Genre-crossing trio will also play a headline show in London next month.
17th November 2014
Slipknot to headline first night of Download 2015
Judas Priest, Black Stone Cherry and Five Finger Death Punch are also playing the Friday of the festival.
17th November 2014
16th November 2014
Girlpool — Girlpool
4 Stars
A relentless and immediately likable debut.
16th November 2014
Mac DeMarco detained during Santa Barbara gig
Show was put to a halt by campus police after moshing, crowd surfing and climbing.
16th November 2014
Watch Parkay Quarts make TV debut with ‘Content Nausea’
Parquet Courts’ newly-fledged strand make a sarcy, spitting appearance on ‘Le Grand Journal’. Featuring Eric Cantona.
16th November 2014
Beyond the stool: drummers in the spotlight
With Foo Fighters’ eighth album out this week, David Zammitt profiles the drummers who have come from behind the kit to take the limelight.
16th November 2014
15th November 2014
Bo Ningen + Savages — Words To The Blind
4 Stars
Deep, dark sonic ear-mud with no emergency exit.
15th November 2014
TV On The Radio - Seeds
4 Stars
TV on the Radio leap ahead with a renewed sense of being.
15th November 2014
DZ Deathrays unveil cover of ‘Lonely This Christmas’
Mud’s festive classic gets an overhaul as part of a split with Pulled Apart By Horses.
15th November 2014
Fleetwood Mac add further Manchester date to 2015 UK & Ireland tour
The date marks the second time the band’s forthcoming tour has been extended.
15th November 2014
Royal Blood, Electric Ballroom, London
The East Sussex duo don’t disappoint, bringing the noise and raising the roof with a set that’s brief but brutal.
15th November 2014
This Week In New Music (15th November 2014)
Neu rounds up the week’s best premieres, tracks and new discoveries.
15th November 2014
14th November 2014
Fryars — Power
4 Stars
Once a formation falls into place, out steps a special record.
14th November 2014
Tonight Alive move #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour venue and date
The band will now perform on 1st December, instead of 5th December.
14th November 2014
Frank Turner to play tiny show to see off Hereford venue The Jailhouse
The 300 cap venue will welcome back the arena-headlining star before shutting its doors at the end of the year.
14th November 2014
Listen to Charli XCX and Simon Le Bon’s collaboration, ‘Kingdom’
Track appears on the new, Lorde-curated ‘Hunger Games’ soundtrack.
14th November 2014
Jai Paul is still alive — Miguel has proof
New image shows the California artist with both Jai and A.K. Paul.
14th November 2014
Azealia Banks on Disclosure feud: “I want to punch the ugly one in the face”
Banks previously scrapped a collaboration with the producers in 2013.
14th November 2014
Bat For Lashes unveils Son Lux cover, ‘Plan the Escape’
Listen to another track from Lorde’s ‘Hunger Games’ soundtrack.
14th November 2014
Lorde covers Jeremih for Radio One, Bright Eyes for The Hunger Games
The New Zealander takes on ‘Ladder Song’ and ‘Don’t Tell ‘Em’ respectively.
14th November 2014
Mount Eerie confirms new album, ‘Sauna’
Phil Elverum’s next release will be a double album.
14th November 2014
Primitive Parts share ‘TV Wheels’ video
The 7″ single is released later this month.
14th November 2014
Fleetwood Mac add extra dates to UK & Ireland tour, including two more shows at The O2
Birmingham and Glasgow have also had new dates added.
14th November 2014
Clark unveils video for ‘Winter Linn’
The track features on his-titled album, released earlier this month.
14th November 2014
Bully share video for ‘Brainfreeze’
The track is taken from the band’s self-titled EP.
14th November 2014
Little Boots unveils ‘Taste It’ video
The track is the first snippet of Victoria Hesketh’s third album, due next year.
14th November 2014
WILLS unveils debut track, ‘Going Through It’
Bronx newcomer does his / their best not to “overdo” it.
14th November 2014
Angels & Airwaves share ‘The Wolfpack’ video
The track is taken from the band’s new album, ‘The Dream Walker’, released next month.
14th November 2014
Speelburg directs his way through second track, ‘Kline’
Listen to the US/Belgian producer’s latest cinematic cut.
14th November 2014
Grimes has been working with Jack Antonoff
Fun. musician recounts a “really emotional time” in the studio with Claire Boucher.
14th November 2014
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds unveil b‑side, ‘Do The Damage’
The reverse of ‘Chasing Yesterday”s lead single ‘In The Heat Of The Moment’ is worlds apart from its counterpart.
14th November 2014
Watch Lykke Li perform Drake’s ‘Hold On, We’re Going Home’
Glistening rendition was captured at her London Eventim Apollo show.
14th November 2014
Download to announce first 2015 bands next Monday
Current rumours suggest Muse, Slipknot and Kiss are set to headline.
14th November 2014
Azealia Banks airs new ‘Chasing Time’ video
Track’s taken from the ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’ LP.
14th November 2014
Watch Run the Jewels meet the Kickstarter fan responsible for ‘Meow the Jewels’
Sly Jones — who works in a call centre — got to meet his heroes.
14th November 2014
Fryars: “You need to believe any hype, or at least in what you’re making”
After years of wrangling, Fryars has finally been given license to release ‘Power’, a record that makes all the behind-the-scenes nonsense worth it.
14th November 2014
Thumpers: “This whole thing isn’t about ‘Oh, find a fucking famous person and sing with her’”
Following debut ‘Galore’ and trips Stateside, Thumpers are coming ‘Together’ for a new collaborative EP.
14th November 2014
The Neu Bulletin (14th November 2014)
DIY’s daily new music delivery, featuring Crushed Beaks, Good Morning and a Basecamp remix of Grace.
14th November 2014
Tracks: Years & Years, Mark Ronson & More
DIY writers pick their favourite new songs from the last seven days.
14th November 2014
13th November 2014
Ariel Pink — pom pom
2 Stars
Overbearing and frustrating from the get go, it feels like he’s taking the piss.
13th November 2014
SBTRKT debuts six unreleased tracks in BBC Radio 1 takeover
Producer stands in for Benji B in three hour session.
13th November 2014
The Neu Bulletin (13th November 2014)
DIY’s daily new music dose, featuring Eliot Sumner and MOVIE.
13th November 2014
Pulled Apart By Horses unveil new track ‘Beat Up’
The Leeds four-piece have revealed one of two new tracks taken from their ‘Medium Rare’ EP.
13th November 2014
Liverpool venue The Kazimier reportedly under threat from closure
Beloved venue is subject to a proposed redevelopment scheme.
13th November 2014
Watch Sam Harris & Jamie N Commons perform ‘Jungle’ with buskers at Budweiser Made In America
See the final chapter in a long journey.
13th November 2014
London’s Buffalo Bar to close before the end of 2014
Venue served as an indie mainstay for over fourteen years.
13th November 2014
Jack Garratt to support Ben Howard on European tour
Fast-rising musician plays his own headline UK dates this December.
13th November 2014
Hear ‘The Shins’, a track from James Mercer’s old band
Track links up with a ‘90s “side project” of the same name — the rest is history.
13th November 2014
See a documentary showing the making of Tyler, the Creator’s ‘Wolf’
Short film was initially sold on DVD, with just 100 copies given out.
13th November 2014
David Bowie unveils new video for ‘Sue (Or In a Season of Crime)’
Gloomy new clip links up with the ‘Nothing Has Changed’ collection.
13th November 2014
Ex Hex perform ‘Hot and Cold’ and ‘Don’t Wanna’ on Seth Meyers
The band played tracks from debut album ‘Rips’ on the US telly show.
13th November 2014
Sharon Van Etten confirms extra UK and Ireland dates for 2015
The Brooklyn singer will now play a second show in Leeds, as well as appearing in Bristol, Gateshead and Bristol.
13th November 2014
Lorde & Haim team up with Q-Tip & Pusha T for ‘Meltdown’
Another cut from the Lorde-curated soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Pt. I has hit the net.
13th November 2014
Sunless 97 are back with new single ‘Pure4Sure’
Hear the London trio’s first number in over a year.
13th November 2014
Les Sins’ ‘Why’ soundtracks dancing in the streets for new video
Nate Salman starts in the clip — he provides guest vocals on the track.
13th November 2014
JONES unveils new ‘You’ single, produced by Jai Paul’s brother
Second track to emerge from the London newcomer strikes gold.
13th November 2014
Bastille and Angel Haze collaborate on new ‘VS.’ cut ‘Weapon’
The band’s latest mixtape track also boasts contributions from F*U*G*Z and Braque.
13th November 2014
Marmozets create carnage in new ‘Move, Shake, Hide’ video
The band’s latest clip was filmed when they recently toured alongside Lonely The Brave.
13th November 2014
Real Lies unveil new single ‘World Peace’
Released on 5th January, the acid house-tinged single is taken from an upcoming full-length.
13th November 2014
Bring Me The Horizon to release Collectors Boxset
The Sheffield five-piece will release a massive five-vinyl set containing their debut EPs and previous threes albums.
13th November 2014
A Day To Remember fan ‘in a serious condition’ after balcony fall
The 25 year old suffered severe head injuries after appearing to fall from the balcony during their Portsmouth Guildhall show.
13th November 2014
Man Overboard reveal new video for ‘For Vince’ video
The latest clip from the New Jersey five-piece accompanies their ‘Passing Ends’ EP cut.
13th November 2014
12th November 2014
Antony and the Johnsons song to be played in Times Square every night next month
Final three minutes of every night will be soundtracked by Antony.
12th November 2014
The Wytches, Ghostpoet & Gengahr lined up for PIAS Nites
The independent record label will curate two evenings of live music next January.
12th November 2014
Watch Johnny Marr play The Smiths’ ‘Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One Before’ on Fallon
Guitarist also played ‘Easy Money’ from his new solo LP.
12th November 2014
The Strokes to play Primavera Sound 2015
Julian Casablancas and co. will play the Barcelona fest next May.
12th November 2014
Watch Conor Oberst perform two tracks on Kimmel
See him perform two takes from new album ‘Upside Down Mountain’.
12th November 2014
Tour diary: King Tuff
Moustaches and mad fans — see life on the road for Sub Pop’s most bonkers prodigy.
12th November 2014
The Neu Bulletin (12th November 2014)
DIY’s daily new music recommendation, featuring Rebecca Clements, California Carpool and DEATHS.
12th November 2014
All roads lead to Rhodes: “I had this really intense fear of singing”
It took him a while to feel comfortable picking up the mic, but now he has there’s no stopping Rhodes.
12th November 2014
Foo Fighters announce massive 2015 stadium UK tour
Royal Blood and Iggy Pop amongst those set to provide support.
12th November 2014
Clarence Clarity: The man, the mystery
Since he first emerged in the summer of 2013, Clarence Clarity has been the subject of many frenzied whispers across the blogosphere.
12th November 2014
Barbara Windsor, “Space Tits” and the mad world of Vaults
Blythe, Barney and Ben are responsible for 2015’s rousing soundtrack — how they got here is anyone’s guess.
12th November 2014
Coasts find escape in their new ‘A Rush of Blood’ video
Toking, travelling, touring trip is documented in the band’s new clip.
12th November 2014
Get Hot to headline free DIY Presents gig this month
London venue The Islington hosts FTSE and Jakwob’s bonkers new project.
12th November 2014
John Grant announces release of BBC Philharmonic Orchestra live performance
Bella Union release contains tracks spanning across Grant’s back-catalogue.
12th November 2014
Fryars streams ‘Power’ album in full, unveils short film
Ben Garrett’s put together a near hour-long film to accompany his new LP.
12th November 2014
Watch First Aid Kit bring ‘Stay Gold’ to Conan
Swedish sisters are also releasing a new EP this month.
12th November 2014
Ekkah stream new EP ‘Last Chance to Dance’ in full
Listen to Birmingham duo’s fresh, funk-first new release.
12th November 2014
James Franco loves Morrissey so much, he’s going to make a Smiths-inspired album
With the help of Andy Rourke — good lord.
12th November 2014
Ty Segall Band confirm new ‘Live In San Francisco’ LP
Listen to the lead track ‘What’s Inside Your Heart’.
12th November 2014
TALA unveils ‘Unfinished Business’ track from new EP
Glistening, blink-and-you-missed-it rush is taken from the ‘Alchemy’ EP.
12th November 2014
Paramore to release deluxe version of self-titled album
The band’s fourth record will be re-issued later this month.
12th November 2014
Years & Years unveil new B‑side track, ‘Memo’
Gorgeous number accompanies new single ‘Desire’.
12th November 2014
11th November 2014
The Neu Bulletin (11th November 2014)
Today’s new music guide features Adult Jazz, Julian Earle, Grandstands.
11th November 2014
Ibeyi: “I feel like our father is looking over us”
From ancient teachings to modern electronics, these French-Cuban twins bring a modern hybrid of pop.
11th November 2014
Gerard Way, Koko, London
It’s his own flair and flourish that does the work tonight.
11th November 2014
Get Inuit announce debut EP, stream ‘Dress of Bubblewrap’
Kent four-piece have signed to Alcopop for a debut release.
11th November 2014
Kid Wave stream new ‘Gloom’ EP in full
Scuzzy daydreamers’ new release is out this November.
11th November 2014