Hear CHVRCHES debut a new song, ‘Richard Pryor’
Scots just finished their ‘The Bones of What You Believe’ world tour.
13th October 2014
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13th October 2014
12th October 2014
David Bowie shares new single, ‘Sue (Or in a Season of Crime)’
Track is taken from the ‘Nothing Has Changed’ compilation.
12th October 2014
A genius? A maniac? Raury and the power of self-belief: “I want to empower my generation”
This Atlanta teen says he wants to change the world — and he really means it.
12th October 2014
Låpsley, from school pupil to pop star
This Liverpudlian muso played her first gig at Glastonbury and scored a deal with XL Recordings all while, you know, just finishing her A‑levels.
12th October 2014
Eagulls mesmerise the Dr. Martens #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour in Cardiff
The second date of this year’s #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour arrives in Clwb Ifor Bach.
12th October 2014
Watch St. Vincent steal fans’ clothes and climb scaffolding at Austin City Limits
Annie Clark’s memorable performance is available to watch in full.
12th October 2014
Always on the lookout for Dementors: Marika Hackman
After years of build-up, the only thing capable of stopping this musician in her path is a soul-sapping, fantastical phantom creature.
12th October 2014
11th October 2014
This Week In New Music (11th October 2014)
DIY picks out the week’s best premieres, tracks and new discoveries. Featuring Tei Shi and Speelburg.
11th October 2014
Hookworms: “We had a real problem after our first album”
Hookworms hadn’t expected the praise nor the fans that came with their debut, ‘Pearl Mystic’. ‘The Hum’ is a worthy successor, explains frontman MJ.
11th October 2014
Dr. Martens’ #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour in association with DIY arrives in Cardiff
Eagulls, Mazes and Samoans will play Clwb Ifor Bach later today.
11th October 2014
Death Grips announce details of final album, ‘the powers that b’
Double album is out later this year.
11th October 2014
10th October 2014
Tei Shi streams new track, ‘Bassically’
Song’s taken from the NYC-based newcomer’s new release on Double Denim.
10th October 2014
DZ Deathrays share video for ‘Gina Works at Hearts’, support The Orwells
The band are also heading out in support of The Orwells.
10th October 2014
Watch Radiohead’s Philip Selway play ‘It Will End In Tears’ on Fallon
Track’s taken from the drummer’s new album ‘Weatherhouse’.
10th October 2014
Lonely The Brave unveil ‘The Blue, The Green’ video
The song features on the band’s Top 20 debut album.
10th October 2014
Röyksopp preview last album with ‘You Know I Have To Go (feat. Jamie McDermott)’
Norwegian duo’s ‘The Inevitable End’ will be their last release in album format.
10th October 2014
Royal Blood air new ‘Ten Tonne Skeleton’ video
Brighton duo soundtrack a crime scene investigation for their new record.
10th October 2014
Watch Damon Albarn perform a gig for robots
See Damon play in front of two androids.
10th October 2014
The Wave Pictures announce new ‘Great Big Flamingo Burning Moon’ album
Listen to ‘Pea Green Coat’, the first of a collaboration with Billy Childish.
10th October 2014
Tracks: Charli XCX, Röyksopp & More
DIY writers pick out their favourite songs from the last seven days.
10th October 2014
The Neu Bulletin (10th October 2014)
DIY picks out new music from JUCE, BAY. and South London’s Matagot.
10th October 2014
Kid Wave, Birthdays, London
Kid Wave know what they’re doing. They also know what everyone else is doing too, and they don’t care.
10th October 2014
Watch Glass Animals make their US television debut on Seth Meyers
Oxford group ran through ‘Gooey’ midway through US dates with Rome Fortune.
10th October 2014
Ballet School air new ‘Pale Saint’ video
Berlin band bring milky shades to their gossamer pop in this new clip.
10th October 2014
The Jazz June preview new album with ‘ain’t it strange’, featuring Joanna Gruesome’s Alanna McArdle
New LP ‘After The Earthquake’ is the Topshelf signing’s first in twelve years.
10th October 2014
Björk’s new album slated for a 2015 release
Arca is co-producing with the Icelandic star.
10th October 2014
Rhodes unveils new video for ‘Breathe’
Track’s taken from the newcomer’s ‘Home’ EP, out this month.
10th October 2014
Eagulls: “It’s the crowds’ reactions to the music that keeps us going”
Eagulls will make their mark onthis year’s #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour this weekend.
10th October 2014
Aussie duo GL stream new track, ‘Take Me Back’
Effortless ‘80s cool is taken from the pair’s debut EP, out now.
10th October 2014
Watch Jack White perform ‘Would You Fight for My Love’ on Ellen
See White perform a cut from his ‘Lazaretto’ record on US daytime TV.
10th October 2014
Wampire unveil ‘Wizard Staff’ video, announce UK dates
Psych freaks don their trench coats for an investigation.
10th October 2014
Ty Segall creates a haunted house for his ‘The Singer’ video
Bandmates creep into the scene in ghost form.
10th October 2014
Goat invite strangers into their cult for ‘Hide From the Sun’ video
If you go into the (Swedish) woods today…
10th October 2014
Merchandise share new video for ‘Telephone’
Florida band have collaborated with John Byrne on their new clip.
10th October 2014
Marina and the Diamonds returns with ‘FROOT’ single
She’s been “saving all her summers for you” with this comeback single.
10th October 2014
9th October 2014
The 2 Bears — The Night Is Young
4 Stars
There’s nothing groundbreaking on offer here, but there’s no way that groundbreaking was ever the intention.
9th October 2014
Shura: “I’m not flowery. The whole mystery thing wouldn’t work for me.”
Honesty’s the best policy for this rising pop star in the making.
9th October 2014
Mazes’ Top Ten Moments in Welsh Music
The band celebrate this weekend’s Dr. Martens #STANDFORSOMETHING show in Cardiff with a suitably Welsh playlist.
9th October 2014
The Neu Bulletin (9th October 2014)
Only Real, Speelburg and Hawkon feature in DIY’s daily new music tips.
9th October 2014
Crystal Castles: The defining moments of a chaotic band
Playing on crutches, writing anti-anthems — if this is the end of Crystal Castles, it’s been explosive.
9th October 2014
Watch Funeral For A Friend perform ‘Roses For The Dead’ live at Edinburgh #STANDFORSOMETHING gig
The band performed at the Cabaret Voltaire as part of the Dr. Martens #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour 2014 in association with DIY.
9th October 2014
Tracey Emin to design next year’s BRITs statue
The artist takes over from hat man Philip Treacy, and follows Damien Hirst and Vivienne Westwood.
9th October 2014
Crystal Castles manager suggests band might keep going
Alice Glass announced her departure yesterday (8th October).
9th October 2014
Harvest Records sells ‘Fuck Harvest’ t‑shirts in response to Morrissey
Good-humoured t‑shirts are available in red and black.
9th October 2014
Kwabs showcases new track, ‘Saved’
Song appears as the b‑side on the Londoner’s new single ‘Walk’.
9th October 2014
Run the Jewels’ ‘Meow the Jewels’ to feature Geoff Barrow, Zola Jesus & more
If $40,000 is raised, a star-studded ‘Meow the Jewels’ is officially happening.
9th October 2014
GAPS return with new single, ‘She Bears A Flower’
Brighton duo specialise in ghostly electronic-led folk — their new single is out this December.
9th October 2014
Tove Lo performs live rendition of Bon Iver’s ‘Woods’
The Swedish star has just released her debut album ‘Queens of the Clouds’ in the US.
9th October 2014
Watch George Ezra cover Bob Dylan’s ‘Girl From the North Country’
Chart-topper visited the SiriusXM studios for this #husky cover.
9th October 2014
Gengahr to support The Maccabees on comeback gig
Liverpool show takes place this November.
9th October 2014
Royal Blood stream b‑side track, ‘You Want Me’
Song appears as part of this year’s ‘Come On Over’ single.
9th October 2014
Ryn Weaver airs new video for ‘OctaHate’
Los Angeles newcomer’s debut is awesome in so many ways.
9th October 2014
Astronomyy shares new ‘Swim Deeper’ track
Producer calls it “one of my favourite songs I’ve written.”
9th October 2014
Girlpool share ‘Blah Blah Blah’ from self-titled EP
The record is out here in the UK next month.
9th October 2014
Palace preview debut EP with ‘I Want What You Got’
Londoners are playing the London DIY all-dayer this November.
9th October 2014
Ryan Hemsworth confirms new album, ‘Alone for the First Time’
Watch the internet-obsessed producer’s new video for ‘Snow in Newark’.
9th October 2014
Watch Funeral For A Friend perform ‘History’ acoustic at Dr. Martens’ Edinburgh store
The band performed in-store ahead of their Dr. Martens #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour in association with DIY date at Cabaret Voltaire.
9th October 2014
King Tuff orbits into oblivion for new ‘Black Moon Spell’ video
Watch the hairy guitar-wielding freak spin and spin and spin for his new clip.
9th October 2014
8th October 2014
Foxygen — …And Star Power
4 Stars
A record of magnificent magnitude and one that’s audacious as hell.
8th October 2014
The Neu Bulletin (8th October 2014)
DIY’s batch of new music tips includes The Magic Gang, Tied to the Mast and TOUCH.
8th October 2014
Watch Jessie Ware, Ben Howard and Manic Street Preachers play Jools
Benjamin Booker also appeared on the latest series of the music weekly.
8th October 2014
Hear The War on Drugs cover Bob Dylan’s ‘Tangled Up In Blue’
Philadelphia band checked in with Minnesota station 89.3 The Current.
8th October 2014
Mary J. Blige airs new ‘Right Now’ video, feat. Disclosure
Clip dives straight into the studio process for her ‘The London Sessions’ release.
8th October 2014
Watch Lizzo bring ‘Bus Passes and Happy Meals’ to Letterman
Minnesota rapper sported an “I feel you, André” tee.
8th October 2014
Flying Lotus’ ‘You’re Dead!’ features FKA Twigs and Earl Sweatshirt collaborations
FlyLo opened up about his new record — out today — and revealed that it features some massive collabarations.
8th October 2014
Years and Years unveil new single ‘Desire’
New track backs up the trio’s forthcoming tour with Sam Smith.
8th October 2014
Mazes to perform at Dr. Martens’ Cardiff store this Saturday
Dr. Martens’ #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour in association with DIY visits Cardiff next.
8th October 2014
The Postal Service announce reunion tour documentary
‘Everything Will Change’ was filmed across their two shows at The Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA.
8th October 2014
Cymbals Eat Guitars confirm UK & European tour dates
Shows arrive on the back of Joseph D’Agostino and co.’s ‘LOSE’ LP.
8th October 2014
Crystal Castles split up with Alice Glass leaving the band
Glass cites a “multitude of reasons both professional and personal” for her departure.
8th October 2014
Wavves’ Nathan Williams starts new band Spirit Club, releases two free tracks
It’s debut track time for the new side-project of Wavves’ Nathan Williams, brother and Sweet Valley collaborator Joel Williams, and Jeans Wilder.
8th October 2014
Years and Years — Desire
Make no mistake: Olly Alexander and co. will be top of the pile for next year.
8th October 2014
Sivu streams debut album ‘Something On High’ in full
James Page’s first work picked up a four star review from DIY.
8th October 2014
Watch Weezer play ‘Ain’t Got Nobody’ on Jimmy Kimmel
Track’s taken from ‘Everything Will Be Alright In The End’.
8th October 2014
Happy Diving announce UK debut album release for ‘Big World’
San Francisco garage punks are putting out their first work on Art Is Hard this November.
8th October 2014
Wet unveil new video for ‘Don’t Wanna Be Your Girl’
NYC trio’s new clip sees Kelly Zutrau taking on Mother Nature.
8th October 2014
Enter Shikari announce new album ‘The Mindsweep’
The band will release their fourth record on 19th January through Ambush Reality / Play It Again Sam.
8th October 2014
PC Music’s Danny L Harle streams new ‘In My Dreams’ track
Sweet, four-to-the-floor single is the latex to emerge from 2014’s go-to label.
8th October 2014
Dolly Parton, Chuck D and Joan Jett all to appear in Foo Fighters’ documentary
‘Sonic Highways’ is set to air in the UK on BBC Four later this month.
8th October 2014
7th October 2014
Kele — Trick
3 Stars
Mesmerisingly peaceful and confidently minimal.
7th October 2014
Kindness — Otherness
2 Stars
The idea of liking Kindness is often more appealing than actually liking Kindness.
7th October 2014
Tweens to headline DIY Presents show at London Birthdays
Ohio thrill-seekers are joined by Abattoir Blues and Jesus Fucking Christ.
7th October 2014
The Xcerts play dress up in new ‘Pop Song’ video
And the world’s greatest Morrissey impression goes to…
7th October 2014
Leeds’ Autobahn offer out free cover of Blitz’s ‘New Age’
Freebie arrives ahead of the ferocious punks’ UK dates with Eagulls.
7th October 2014
No Devotion unveil new track ’10,000 Summers’
The six-piece are following up their debut single ‘Stay’ with the new offering this month.
7th October 2014
TV On The Radio preview new album with ‘Careful You’
Hear the latest cut from ‘Seeds’ via a new lyric video.
7th October 2014
TV On The Radio — Careful You
It’s what’s under the surface that makes ‘Careful You’ a strong contender for ‘Seeds’’ standout track.
7th October 2014
Deers air new video for ‘Castigadas en el Granero’
Madrid four-piece get disguised ahead of their DIY all-dayer appearance.
7th October 2014
Owen Pallett confirms UK and European tour dates
Shows include a date at London’s Queen Elisabeth Hall.
7th October 2014
Oceaán confirms new ‘The Grip’ EP, shares video for ‘Grip’
Oliver Cean’s second EP is out via Chess Club this November.
7th October 2014
Caribou trades generations for new ‘Our Love’ video
Title-track is taken from Dan Snaith’s new album, out now on Merge.
7th October 2014
Yumi Zouma release new single, ‘Alena’
New Zealand via France newcomers are touring with Lorde this autumn.
7th October 2014
Rae Morris unveils new ‘Closer’ video, confirms album title
Track’s taken from a new EP, with a debut album due in early 2015.
7th October 2014
Menace Beach announce debut album ‘Ratworld’, share ‘Come On Give Up’
Leeds garage punks play DIY’s London all-dayer — they’re putting out a full-length in 2015.
7th October 2014
TOPS air new video for ‘Outside’
Singer Jane Penny opts for a choreographed routine in this hazy clip.
7th October 2014
Kindness takes to a super-slick dance-off in ‘This Is Not About Us’ video
Get the gifs ready for this immediately striking new clip.
7th October 2014
We Are The Ocean return with new track ‘ARK’
The four-piece have given fans a first taste of their fourth album ahead of their October tour.
7th October 2014
Honeyblood: “You think it’s just gonna be a happy time, but it’s not”
Honeyblood might look innocent, but the Scottish duo have a trick or two up their sleeves.
7th October 2014
The Neu Bulletin (7th October 2014)
Raury heads up DIY’s batch of new music tips, featuring BC Kingdom and DJAO.
7th October 2014
All We Are: On the road
Running alongside forthcoming dates with London Grammar, Liverpool’s All We Are dig into the tour bus stereo.
7th October 2014