East India Youth gets sentimental at the Mercury Prize ceremony: “Music is the real winner tonight”
William Doyle’s favourite Mercury Prize nominee is FKA twigs, he explains.
29th October 2014
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29th October 2014
Young Fathers win the Mercury Prize 2014
Other acts up for the award included favourites, FKA twigs and Kate Tempest.
29th October 2014
Johnny Marr, Brixton Academy, London
There’s something moving about seeing guitar heroes from two generations of Manchester giants, play side by side in a bond of mutual admiration.
29th October 2014
The real Mercury Prize winners and losers
Ahead of tonight’s Mercury Prize, Tom Connick looks at the impact winning or losing the award can have on a nominee’s future.
29th October 2014
The Neu Bulletin (29th October 2014)
DIY’s batch of new music tips, including Greys, Shivum Sharma and Happy Diving.
29th October 2014
Barclaycard Mercury Prize 2014
Mercurys in retrospect: the classic albums that missed out
With the Mercury Prize winner comes endless discussion and debate. Ahead of tonight’s awards, here’s a look at the now-iconic records that missed out.
29th October 2014
Watch Shy Nature perform ‘Birthday Club’ and ‘Tonight is on Your Side’
Watch frontman Will Blackaby perform stripped-back versions of the EP tracks.
29th October 2014
The elements of a Mercury Prize winner
Which elements combine to create a Mercury-scooping album? We take a look back at previous winners to decipher the formula.
29th October 2014
Watch Years & Years and Tune-Yards play Jools Holland
Last in the series also hosted Robert Plant for its live edition.
29th October 2014
Watch George Ezra and Sir Ian McKellen form a formidable duo in ‘Listen to the Man’
YOU. SHALL. NOT. PASS this video because you won’t be able to stop watching.
29th October 2014
Stream Haim & Calvin Harris’ ‘Pray To God’
The track is taken from Harris’ new album ‘Motion’, which is streaming online now.
29th October 2014
Dave Grohl isn’t a fan of TV talent shows
“Imagine Bob Dylan standing there singing ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ in front of those judges? ‘Sorry, it’s a little nasally and a little flat. Next.’ ”
29th October 2014
Belle and Sebastian unveil new single, ‘The Party Line’
Lead track is taken from ‘Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance’.
29th October 2014
Shamir airs infectious new video for ‘On the Regular’
Newly signed to XL, get to know this exciting talent.
29th October 2014
Watch Dev Hynes make his Blood Orange TV debut with Dita Von Teese
Talk about a TV debut — guitar solos, dust-brushes, ‘It Is What It is’.
29th October 2014
FKA twigs reveals new video for ‘Video Girl’
The latest clip to be taken from ‘LP1’ was directed by Kahlil Joseph.
29th October 2014
Royal Blood ponder possible Mercury Prize win: “Is there prize money? Food for thought”
The band’s chart-topping debut album is up for this year’s Mercury Prize.
29th October 2014
Kate Tempest talks fellow Mercury Prize nominees: “Young Fathers are my heroes”
Tempest sings the praises of her fellow nominees from the event’s red carpet.
29th October 2014
FKA twigs: It would be a “great honour” to win the Mercury Prize
From this evening’s red carpet, FKA twigs also hints that she’s already working on her second full-length.
29th October 2014
Mercury Prize nominee Anna Calvi: “I don’t mind losing again”
This year’s award marks Calvi’s second nomination, having previously made the cut with her 2011 debut.
29th October 2014
Nick Mulvey on Mercury Prize nomination: “I’m not expecting to be troubled by winning”
DIY tackles Mulvey on the red carpet for his thoughts on this year’s Mercury Prize.
29th October 2014
Who the fuck are GoGo Penguin?
The experimental Manchester trio are up for tonight’s award with their sophomore effort ‘v2.0’.
29th October 2014
TALA reworks ‘Everybody’s Free’ for her new EP
London producer’s rise to the top continues with this Quindon Tarver cover.
29th October 2014
MOURN release self-titled debut album, stream ‘Silver Gold’
Captured Tracks signings thrash into the spotlight with their first release.
29th October 2014
Aquilo release new track ‘Human’, announce EP
The Lake District duo tease their newly announced EP with a SOHN-produced blinder of a title-track.
29th October 2014
Desperate Journalist share self-titled debut album ahead of release
Hear the band’s debut album before they play the DIY Presents Tour 2014 in association with PledgeMusic tomorrow.
29th October 2014
Liverpool’s Gulf find new boundaries on their ‘Tell Me Again’ single
Oddball, genre-fusing pop is the latest sign of progress from this new band.
29th October 2014
Tweens cancel tour plans, including Primavera Club performance and DIY Presents show
“Unforeseen personal circumstances” have put a stop to the band’s plans.
29th October 2014
28th October 2014
Axes — Glory
4 Stars
For those who do dabble in instrumental rock, ‘Glory’ is about as accessible — and as good — as it gets.
28th October 2014
Jamie xx confirms he’s nearly recorded his debut album
First full-length is around the corner, bringing together three years of work, according to the producer.
28th October 2014
Belle and Sebastian to headline Liverpool Sound City 2015
Sound City’s 8th year will see it moving to the historic Bramley Moore Dock.
28th October 2014
Hear AlunaGeorge and Rae Sremmurd guest on Baauer’s ‘One Touch’
Wild collaboration is taken from the ‘ß’ EP.
28th October 2014
Young Fathers: “We’re an odd group”
Mercury nominees Young Fathers are making sense of their 2014, a year defined by acclaim.
28th October 2014
Hear this space: Music’s obsession with the cosmic
Downloading songs via constellations, making compilations out of sci-fi samples — Kyle MacNeill explores 2014’s big space feast.
28th October 2014
The Neu Bulletin (28th October 2014)
DIY’s delivery of new music tips, featuring JUCE and White Royal.
28th October 2014
Flyte: Driving at night
Currently on the DIY Presents Tour 2014, the band have provided the perfect soundtrack for those late night drives in the van.
28th October 2014
Bombay Bicycle Club: “To be honest, I was completely surprised”
As the awards ceremony draws closer, the band’s Jack Steadman reflects on their nomination for ‘So Long, See You Tomorrow’.
28th October 2014
Bondax: “I thought Bondax was over, I thought we’d fucked it”
Bondax were touted as one of 2014’s inevitable breakthroughs. One stolen laptop later, their situation looked very different. Now they’re fighting back.
28th October 2014
Sharon Van Etten announces 2015 UK dates
The ‘Are We There’ star arrives at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire this April.
28th October 2014
Watch Mazes perform ‘Astigmatism’ in store at Dr. Martens Cardiff
The band brought the ‘Wooden Aquarium’ cut to the Welsh capital.
28th October 2014
Hear Liars remix their own single, ‘I’m No Gold’
“Thanks For The Remix’ edit arrives ahead of their London ‘Illuminations’ date.
28th October 2014
Bastille: DIY’s November cover star revealed!
Out Friday 31st October for free, the new issue also features Superfood, Hookworms & more.
28th October 2014
Deers unveil ‘Between Cans’ track ahead of DIY all-dayer
Madrid band lead the charge on November 1st at The Laundry.
28th October 2014
Tyrannosaurus Dead preview debut album with ‘Bagged and Boarded’
South Coast five piece’s ‘Flying Ant Day’ is out this November.
28th October 2014
Tune-Yards announce March 2015 tour
Merrill Garbus & co. will also be appearing on Late… With Jools Holland tonight.
28th October 2014
Cristobal and the Sea stream debut EP ‘Peach Bells’ in full
Free-thinking new London outfit release their debut on City Slang.
28th October 2014
Sweet Baboo shares new ‘Home’ track ahead of tour with Pictish Trail
Stephen Black is currently at work on the follow-up to ‘Ships’.
28th October 2014
Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme to appear on ‘Toast of London’ show.
Frontman is making an appearance on the Matt Berry series.
28th October 2014
Thumpers confirm new EP with guest vocalists including Blood Red Shoes and Chlöe Howl
‘Together EP’ is out this November, following on from ‘Galore’. Listen to ‘Devotee’.
28th October 2014
27th October 2014
The Xcerts — There Is Only You
4 Stars
If ever there was to be ‘their time’, it needs to be now.
27th October 2014
Bosco Rogers pen earworm ode to pets, ‘The Middle’
New UK duo make slightly seedy, whistle-heavy pop with a sun-kissed twist.
27th October 2014
Ry X confirms 2015 European tour, including London date
Aussie musician’s following a breakthrough year with The Acid.
27th October 2014
Crushed Beaks to headline DIY Presents gig in November
London’s Old Blue Last hosts the thrashing trio ahead of their debut LP release.
27th October 2014
There’s an Aphex Twin / Taylor Swift mash-up album, thanks to cartoonist David Rees
Insane meeting of minds emerges the day before Swift’s ‘1989’ release.
27th October 2014
Alvvays confirm 2015 UK headline tour
Canadians support Real Estate this week, on the back of their self-titled LP.
27th October 2014
James Veck-Gilodi unveils new track ‘Holes’, announces UK tour
The Deaf Havana frontman will be heading out on a ten-date solo tour in January 2015.
27th October 2014
Ben Howard tops UK album charts, announces 2015 headline tour
‘I Forget Where We Were’ is currently Number One, with dates planned for April next year.
27th October 2014
The Neu Bulletin (27th October 2014)
DIY’s daily batch of new music tips, featuring Meanwhile, susan and Hunck.
27th October 2014
TĀLĀ: “Our house was a big cultural source”
TĀLĀ is the product of trips around the world, sitar jam sessions and Michael Ball. Meet 2014’s next one-of-a-kind producer.
27th October 2014
The Twilight Sad: “We were able to remind ourselves why we do this”
Following the release of their last album, The Twilight Sad found themselves in a rut — but it’s one they’ve quickly overcome.
27th October 2014
Bastille debut ‘The Driver’, taken from ‘Radio 1 Rescores: Drive’ project
Bastille have unveiled their contribution to Zane Lowe’s ‘Radio 1 Rescores: Drive’ soundtrack.
27th October 2014
MØ writes handwritten note apologising for SNL performance with Iggy Azalea
Technical issues plagued the Danish star’s SNL debut.
27th October 2014
Kiesza unveils new video for ‘No Enemiesz’
The newcomer has unveiled another dance anthem, as taken from her new album ‘Sound Of A Woman’.
27th October 2014
JUCE share ‘6th Floor’ single, taken from new mini-album
London ‘90s pop enthusiasts release ‘TASTE THE JUCE’ next week.
27th October 2014
Kaytranada announces huge London headline show for 2015
Brixton Academy awaits the Montreal producer.
27th October 2014
Fryars unveils new mixtape, ‘The Boy In The Hood’, featuring Lily Allen
New album ‘Power’ is out this November.
27th October 2014
Cancer Bats announce new album ‘Searching For Zero’
The Canadian four-piece will release their fifth album in March 2015.
27th October 2014
Superfood stream debut album ‘Don’t Say That’ in full
Birmingham oddballs are giving their first work an airing ahead of its November release.
27th October 2014
Brolin — Songs to Walk the Dog to
Yorkshire romantic loves his dog more than he loves you — here, he puts together tracks to soundtrack his canal walk.
27th October 2014
Drake — How About Now
Drake’s far more in control than anyone stuck behind a keyboard, taking pop-shots.
27th October 2014
These New Puritans, Young Fathers added to Drill: Brighton event
Wire-curated festival takes place this December.
27th October 2014
Marilyn Manson previews new album with ‘Third Day Of A Seven Day Binge’
Song is being given away as a free download, taken from a 2015 LP.
27th October 2014
26th October 2014
We Are The Ocean storm Liverpool for the Dr. Martens #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour
The band take on the tiny confines of The Shipping Forecast alongside Arcane Roots and Bad Grammar.
26th October 2014
Drake shares three new songs, ‘Heat of the Moment’, ‘6 God’ and ‘How Bout Now’
It’s “not an EP”, explains the Canadian.
26th October 2014
Beady Eye ‘no longer’ according to Liam Gallagher
The ex-Oasis man confirms the split on Twitter.
26th October 2014
25th October 2014
Dr. Martens’ #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour in association with DIY heads to Liverpool
We Are The Ocean and Arcane Roots will play The Shipping Forecast later today.
25th October 2014
This Week In New Music (25th October 2014)
DIY rounds up the best premieres and new discoveries from the past seven days — featuring new ones from MMOTHS, Bunki and Montgomery.
25th October 2014
Shy Nature: Teenage nostalgia
Shy Nature are currently out on the DIY Presents Tour 2014, but in their downtime, they’ve had a bit of a reminisce.
25th October 2014
George Ezra, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
The singer-songwriter plays his biggest headline show to date.
25th October 2014
24th October 2014
Pianos Become The Teeth — Keep You
3 Stars
Pianos Becomes The Teeth’s blistering and retched emotional sound is at its most approachable.
24th October 2014
Panda Bear — Mr Noah
3 Stars
Ahead of his ‘Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper’ LP, ‘Mr Noah’ hints at a musician in prolific form.
24th October 2014
The Neu Bulletin (24th October 2014)
DIY’s weekend batch of new music tips, featuring Kaytranada, Fictonian and Brazilian Money.
24th October 2014
Watch Johnny Marr and Noel Gallagher play ‘How Soon Is Now’ at Brixton Academy
Surprise guest joined Marr for a cover of The Smiths.
24th October 2014
Joanna Gruesome announce three-show London residency for 2015
Band are taking over Dalston’s Power Lunches next year.
24th October 2014
Run the Jewels share ‘RTJ2’ album early as free download
Album lands three days ahead of its planned release.
24th October 2014
Swim Deep to play special guests DJ set at DIY London all-dayer
DIY’s massive November party at The Laundry just got bigger.
24th October 2014
DIY Presents Tour 2014 with Flyte and Shy Nature rolls into Reading
Flyte and Shy Nature take to the road for the DIY Presents Tour 2014 in association with PledgeMusic.
24th October 2014
Black Honey announce debut EP, stream ‘Bloodlust’
Brighton scuzzers are playing their first ever shows this month.
24th October 2014
Foo Fighters unveil new single, ‘The Feast and the Famine’
Hear the second track to be taken from ‘Sonic Highways’.
24th October 2014
Iggy Azalea announces ‘Reclassified’ release, featuring new MØ collaboration
End of year LP brings together tracks from ‘The New Classic’, plus five new numbers.
24th October 2014
Menace Beach: “I feel like a kid with too much energy and no fear”
Ahead of their set at the DIY London All-Dayer, Ryan Needham gives us an insight into Menace Beach’s debut.
24th October 2014
Killer Mike and El‑P talk new Run The Jewels album: “We’re just rapping our asses off”
The duo released their new album ‘RTJ2’ this morning.
24th October 2014
Låpsley signs to XL Recordings, announces new EP
The Liverpool-based newcomer will release ‘Understudy’ on 5th January 2015.
24th October 2014
We Are The Ocean: “It’s really important that we give our everything for the fans”
We Are The Ocean are confident that the wait will be worth it, when they play this weekend’s Dr Martens’ #STANDFORSOMETHING show.
24th October 2014
Klaxons claim Autumn 2014 headline tour will be their last
Band are yet to release a statement regarding future live plans.
24th October 2014
Everything Everything to complete and perform their new album in front of public
Manchester band aim to screw the nuts and bolts at their local library.
24th October 2014
The Decemberists confirm new album by performing in a Brooklyn street
‘What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World’ is out early 2015.
24th October 2014
Prides, Barfly, London
The Scottish synth trio hit the capital on a brief UK tour.
24th October 2014
Tracks: Sleater-Kinney, The Smashing Pumpkins & More
DIY writers pick their favourite new songs from the last seven days.
24th October 2014
23rd October 2014
Ultimate Painting — Ultimate Painting
4 Stars
A record that isn’t anything new, but what it does do it does so well.
23rd October 2014