Relive PC Music’s messed up ‘Dead or Alive’ Halloween party
Hour-long party featured performances from Danny L Harle and A.G. Cook.
5th November 2014
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5th November 2014
Muse confirm first 2015 festival headline appearances
Matt Bellamy and co. are heavily rumoured to be playing Glastonbury.
5th November 2014
The Neu Bulletin (5th November 2014)
DIY’s daily new music dose, featuring Shura and Fine Print.
5th November 2014
Tour Diary: Shy Nature
The band’s time on the DIY Presents Tour 2014… in photo form.
5th November 2014
Best of Bandcamp: October 2014
DIY rummages through countless new releases to pick out Bandcamp gems.
5th November 2014
Watch The War on Drugs and Laura Doggett play Jools Holland
Later… also hosted performances from Bryan Ferry and Seinabo Say.
5th November 2014
Slow Club air new video for ‘Everything Is New’
Contains: Lots of lots of burger eating.
5th November 2014
Little Boots previews new album with ‘Taste It’, announces new EP
Third album ‘Business Pleasure’ is due out in 2015.
5th November 2014
Watch FKA twigs bring ‘Two Weeks’ to Fallon
See the ‘LP1’ star make her US TV debut.
5th November 2014
Ariel Pink unveils ‘Picture Me Gone’ video, announces European dates
LA artist channels his own ‘Drive’ scene with a latex mask-centric video.
5th November 2014
Metronomy share surreal new video for ‘The Upsetter’
Another song from ‘Love Letters’ gets the cinematography treatment, in weird, surreal style.
5th November 2014
Nao shares William Arcane-produced ‘Good Girl’, taken from a new EP
London newcomer’s first track was a collaboration with Jai Paul’s brother.
5th November 2014
Little Boots — Taste It
Perhaps everything that’s come before is just a hint of how far Hesketh can go in experimental pop.
5th November 2014
The Staves reveal details of second album ‘If I Was’
Produced by Bon Iver, The Staves’ second album, ‘If I Was’ is due out on 2nd Febuary 2015.
5th November 2014
Bondax preview new mixtape with ‘Something Good’ ft. Speelburg
Production duo are showcasing new talent on ‘Bondax & Friends: The Mix Album’.
5th November 2014
4th November 2014
Owen Pallett airs new short film for ‘In Conflict’ track
Canadian is set to play London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall next month.
4th November 2014
Aussie duo Klo unveil new single, ‘Under Lie’
Cousins Simon Lam and Chloe Kaul are onto a winner.
4th November 2014
SOAK unveils new B‑side, ‘SHUVELS’
Track appears alongside ‘B a noBody’ for SOAK’s new single.
4th November 2014
Watch Dems’ new video for ‘Muscle Memory’
The band have released a video for the title-track from their debut album — watch it here first.
4th November 2014
Jaws announce biggest live dates yet
The band will play a short March tour that includes a stop at London’s Heaven.
4th November 2014
Rae Morris confirms debut album details
‘Unguarded’ is released in January 2015.
4th November 2014
Father John Misty airs ‘Bored in the USA’ from new album on Letterman
Check out the first play from J. Tillman’s ‘I Love You, Honeybear’.
4th November 2014
Wild Beasts take part in psychological experiment for ‘Palace’ video
Band subject themselves to mysterious encounters in this new clip.
4th November 2014
Chvrches air ‘Dead Air’ song, taken from the new ‘Hunger Games’ soundtrack
Lorde-curated ‘Mockingjay Part I’ soundtrack also includes Charli XCX and Raury.
4th November 2014
Tei Shi unveils ‘See Me’ single, produced by Glass Animals’ Dave Bayley
Slinky, playful new track follows the superb ‘Bassically’.
4th November 2014
Travis Bretzer announces debut album, ‘Waxing Romantic’
Canadian oddball’s first work is being led with a new single, ‘Promises’.
4th November 2014
In Photos: DIY Presents Tour 2014 All-Dayer
All the best photos from Saturday’s events featuring Jaws, Deers, Menace Beach and loads more.
4th November 2014
Years & Years air new video for ‘Desire’ single
Olly Alexander and co. star in this Sing J. Lee directed clip.
4th November 2014
Panda Bear confirms European tour, including London date
Shows arrive in 2015, following ‘Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper’.
4th November 2014
Röyksopp stream final album ‘The Inevitable End’ in full
Nordic production duo’s last full-length doesn’t spell the end of the band.
4th November 2014
Kendrick Lamar airs new video for ‘i’
Single is a preview of Kendrick’s new album, out in 2015.
4th November 2014
Twin Wild unveil huge new single, ‘Another Stranger’
London four-piece are aiming big with their latest cut.
4th November 2014
The Neu Bulletin (4th November 2014)
DIY’s daily new music guide, featuring Rosie Lowe, vōx and Bruising.
4th November 2014
Track by Track: Tyrannosaurus Dead — Flying Ant Day
Listen exclusively to the debut from this emotion-led, exciting South Coast band.
4th November 2014
Charli XCX announces UK headlining tour for 2015
The ‘Sucker’ star has announced an eight-date tour for March and April next year.
4th November 2014
3rd November 2014
Ryan Hemsworth — Alone For The First Time
4 Stars
An album of sheer artistry encompassing all the trappings and tinkerings that have become archetypal of Hemsworth’s work.
3rd November 2014
The Voyeurs – Rhubarb Rhubarb
4 Stars
A delightfully fun record.
3rd November 2014
Charli XCX unveils new ‘Tokyo Version’ of ‘Boom Clap’ video
Just in case the last video got lost in translation…
3rd November 2014
GEMS share dramatic new video for ‘Sinking Stone’
DC duo’s dreamy beach pop is set against a getaway gangster chase in this new clip.
3rd November 2014
Meanwhile previews new EP and La Roux dates with ‘Icarus’ track
Tom Andrews’ ultimate cinema x Prince fantasy gets clearer — listen to his latest cut.
3rd November 2014
Heaven is a place in Yorkshire
Heavenly Recordings announces 25th birthday party with Temples, The Wytches
2015 sees the label hosting a special weekend celebrated at Yorkshire’s Hebden Bridge.
3rd November 2014
Rosie Lowe previews debut LP with ‘How’d You Like It’
A debut album’s due out in early 2015.
3rd November 2014
Aphex Twin shares music from his six-year old son
Sound of the future? It’s in the blood for Richard D. James’ family.
3rd November 2014
Happyness air ‘Weird Little Birthday’ video
Fast-rising trio are headlining London Electrowerkz this week.
3rd November 2014
Elbow share video for ‘Change’
New clip sees the band soundtracking the life of a dirt-bike celebrity.
3rd November 2014
Hookworms stream new album, ‘The Hum’
The Leeds-based band’s second record is released next week.
3rd November 2014
Diagrams announces new album, ‘Chromatics’, shares ‘Phantom Power’
The record is released on 19th January via Full Time Hobby.
3rd November 2014
Ibeyi announce self-titled debut album
The pair’s full-length will be released on 16th February 2015.
3rd November 2014
Twin Shadow announces Warner Bros. deal
“I wanted to give you an uncompromising experience at every turn”, explains George Lewis Jr.
3rd November 2014
The Districts to release debut album, ‘A Flourish and A Spoil’ in February
The band also share song, ‘4th and Roebling’.
3rd November 2014
Charli XCX reveals full tracklisting for ‘Sucker’
Charli has announced the “UK and Europe” tracklist for ‘Sucker’ via Twitter. In several of the accompanying pictures she is with a very cute dog.
3rd November 2014
Cloud Nothings, Mutual Benefit among artists contributing to limited postcard series
Keep in Touch will distribute playable postcards.
3rd November 2014
Watch We Are The Ocean perform ‘Ark’ live in Liverpool
The Essex band headlined the third Dr. Martens #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour 2014 date.
3rd November 2014
Live in Levi’s with Sasha Keable
Levi’s recently caught up with Sasha Keable to hear her #LIVEINLEVIS story
3rd November 2014
The Neu Bulletin (3rd November 2014)
DIY’s daily delivery of new music tips, featuring RATZ, RAYE and Years & Years.
3rd November 2014
Track by Track: DELS — Petals Have Fallen
DELS gives insight into his new Kwes-produced album, ‘Petals Have Fallen’.
3rd November 2014
The Decemberists share ‘Make You Better’ from new album
‘What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World’ is released early next year.
3rd November 2014
2nd November 2014
DIY Presents Tour 2014: Shy Nature relive whiskey and wrestling on the DIY tour with Flyte
At the DIY all-dayer, the London trio explain how they formed a bond with this year’s tour headliners.
2nd November 2014
DIY Presents Tour 2014: Spring King talk CMJ and health trips at DIY all-dayer
We caught up with Tarek Musa and co. ahead of their #saxophonedad all-dayer set.
2nd November 2014
1st November 2014
DIY Presents Tour 2014 London all-dayer — rolling updates
Relive the highlights of the first ever DIY all-dayer, from Spring King to Deers to headliners JAWS.
1st November 2014
This Week In New Music (1st November 2014)
DIY rounds up the best premieres, tracks and discoveries from the past seven days.
1st November 2014
DIY Presents Tour 2014 culminates today with all-dayer at The Laundry, London
Jaws, Telegram, Deers, Flyte, Shy Nature, Menace Beach and more will all play.
1st November 2014
Don Broco and Lonely the Brave #STANDFORSOMETHING gig sells out in record time
The two bands will play The Black Heart in Camden, London.
1st November 2014
DIY Presents Tour 2014: London all-dayer openers Wyldest talk guitar pedals and dream pop
North London duo discuss their beginnings after a blissful opening set.
1st November 2014
DIY Presents Tour 2014: Palace discuss expectation and the challenge of daytime gigs
Second on the DIY all dayer bill, four-piece Palace arrive as one of the day’s most hotly-tipped.
1st November 2014
31st October 2014
Run the Jewels — RTJ2
4 Stars
There’s not a single speck of emotion that wants it to end.
31st October 2014
Bastille: How to break America
We join Bastille in Boston on their biggest North American tour yet to find out how to make it to the top Stateside.
31st October 2014
Watch The War on Drugs bring ‘Burning’ to Conan
Next week Adam Granduciel and co. play Jools Holland.
31st October 2014
Charli XCX, Heaven, London
She’s shameless, outrageous, and she’s probably going to get a lot more famous once ‘Sucker’ eventually drops.
31st October 2014
Deers: “We don’t need no violins or gospel choir”
Stars of the DIY London all-dayer, Madrid’s Deers are bringing broken kazoos and unlimited enthusiasm to the UK. No praying rituals, though.
31st October 2014
The Neu Bulletin (31st October 2014)
DIY’s daily new music delivery, featuring this weekend’s all dayer and the new Ara Koufax track.
31st October 2014
DIY’s alternative Halloween playlist 2014
From Wolf Alice to the ever-terrifying Slaves, DIY picks out this year’s frightening faces.
31st October 2014
Tracks: Belle & Sebastian, Bastille & More
DIY writers pick their favourite new songs from the last seven days.
31st October 2014
Watch Perfume Genius make US television debut with ‘Queen’ on Letterman
Mike Hadreas showcased the standout from ‘Too Bright’.
31st October 2014
Avey Tare’s Slasher Flicks get spooky for ‘Catchy (Was Contagious)’ short film
No trick, just treat — watch the Animal Collective man howl at the moon.
31st October 2014
Ben Howard extends 2015 UK tour with new London date
He’ll play Alexandra Palace twice next year.
31st October 2014
Foo Fighters unveil new ‘Congregation’ track
‘Sonic Highways’ is fast approaching.
31st October 2014
Don Broco and Lonely the Brave to play London for #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour
The two bands will perform at The Black Heart in Camden.
31st October 2014
New issue of DIY out now, feat. Bastille, Superfood, Foo Fighters & more
DIY is free — pick up a copy in our usual UK stockists or read online right now.
31st October 2014
Arca brings explosive fireworks to ‘Now You Know’ video
Watch a take from debut LP ‘Xen’ come to life.
31st October 2014
Arcade Fire celebrate Halloween with really weird ‘Festi’ video
Starring James Murphy, Slash, Peter Gabriel and the Dessner twins.
31st October 2014
Flying Lotus grosses out with new ‘Ready Err Not’ animated video
David Firth, the creator of Salad Fingers, is at the helm.
31st October 2014
30th October 2014
Hear PJ Harvey cover Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ ‘Red Right Hand’
Listen to her first new material since a Guantanamo Bay protest song from 2013.
30th October 2014
Hear Broods remix Charli XCX’s ‘Break the Rules’
NZ duo break some rules of their own ahead of Charli’s London Heaven gig.
30th October 2014
Tuff Love announce ‘Dross’ EP, unveil jigsaw-style ‘Slammer’ video
Exciting Scottish duo up the ante with the first take from their new EP, out February on Lost Map.
30th October 2014
The Dead Weather preview 2015 LP with ‘Buzzkill(er)’ track
Single releases are coming out via Third Man’s Vault subscription series.
30th October 2014
Coasts preview new EP with ‘Wash Away’ track
Big things await this unashamedly huge-sounding group.
30th October 2014
Sweden’s Hey Elbow unveil new single, ‘Martin’
Scandi group bring a revived mentality to oddball pop. Listen to their new single first on DIY.
30th October 2014
Watch Jessie Ware perform ‘Say You Love Me’ on Seth Meyers
The London star is taking on the States on the back of ‘Tough Love’.
30th October 2014
Bastille talk new ‘VS.’ mixtape, working with Haim and Lizzo
Read an excerpt from the November 2014 DIY cover feature.
30th October 2014
Angel Olsen previews deluxe edition album with ‘May As Well’
‘Burn Your Fire For No Witness’ is getting an extended edition.
30th October 2014
Big Ups preview new split with the scathing ‘Not Today’
Brooklyn punks thrash into a deep empty space for a new track.
30th October 2014
Damien Rice shares ‘The Greatest Bastard’ from new album
Taken from ‘My Favourite Faded Fantasy’ (take that, Kanye).
30th October 2014
DIY London all-dayer: Stage times confirmed
Get planning for 1st November — see when Jaws, Telegram, Deers & more are playing.
30th October 2014
Kiesza: “It was just about mixing and matching our passions”
As she gears up to release her debut album ‘Sound Of A Woman’, Kiesza gives away a few hints of what to expect.
30th October 2014
Superfood hope “it’s not a long gap” before releasing more material
The Brummy band are just about to release their debut album ‘Don’t Say That’ but are already looking ahead.
30th October 2014
Blessa: The afterparty
Ahead of the band’s slot at the DIY London All-Dayer, the band create the perfect afterparty playlist.
30th October 2014
The Neu Bulletin (30th October 2014)
DIY’s daily delivery of new music, featuring Gengahr, Spring King, Ex’s and We Are Z.
30th October 2014
Track by track: Mysteries — New Age Music Is Here
This masked group’s debut is burrowed in deep messages — find out the meaning behind the enigmatic project.
30th October 2014
Barclaycard Mercury Prize 2014
The biggest lessons from this year’s Mercury Prize
With the winner crowned and the red carpet stowed away, here are the lessons that DIY took away from this year’s Mercury Prize.
30th October 2014