Tate McRae — Think Later
3-5 Stars
Tate risks a familiarity that masks how interesting she can be left to her own devices — that said, it’s faultless in its mimicry.
8th December 2023
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8th December 2023
7th December 2023
DIY’s Albums of the Year 2023
It’s safe to say that it’s been a stellar twelve months on the musical front, but what have DIY’s writers had on repeat?
7th December 2023
Bleachers unveil star-studded video for ‘Alma Mater’
It features appearances from Lana Del Rey, Clairo, and more.
7th December 2023
The Killers add four new dates to 2024 ‘Rebel Diamonds’ tour
The celebratory shows will mark 20 years of the band’s big-hitting Las Vegas rock.
7th December 2023
Green Day release drop latest album teaser ‘Dilemma’
It’s the third track to be lifted from their upcoming 14th LP ‘Saviors’.
7th December 2023
6th December 2023
IDLES feel the love on new track ‘Grace’
Tickets for their 2024 UK tour go on sale this Friday.
6th December 2023
Wild Fields announce inaugural 2024 lineup
The festival is set to combine sustainability, wellness, and music for a four-day long weekender.
6th December 2023
Get To Know… Brigitte Calls Me Baby
The Chicago-based, era-blending, Hollywood-approved quintet; crooning has never sounded this good.
6th December 2023
Big Special drop brooding latest track ‘Trees’
They’ve also unveiled a series of 2024 headline dates as part of DIY’s Now & Next tour.
6th December 2023
Bloc Party announce biggest show to date at London’s Crystal Palace Park
They’ll be joined by The Hives, Friendly Fires, The Mysterines and Connie Constance.
6th December 2023
Electric Castle unveils Queens of the Stone Age, Massive Attack and Bring Me The Horizon for 2024 lineup
The Transylvanian festival will be celebrating its 10th birthday next summer.
6th December 2023
The Libertines share narrative-driven new single ‘Night of the Hunter’
It’s the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’.
6th December 2023
Wings of Desire — Life Is Infinite
3-5 Stars
By the end of this opening instalment, Wings of Desire have demonstrated plenty of promise. Now to go forward and build upon it.
6th December 2023
HEALTH — RAT WARS
3 Stars
An album that can wash past with as much staying power as candyfloss in a puddle.
6th December 2023
Neil Young — Before And After
4 Stars
The songs are rarely improved upon, with the fidelity to ruggedness giving the songs the feel of half-finished demos, but the songwriting itself is, of course, stellar.
6th December 2023
5th December 2023
HighSchool offer up new single and video for ‘August 19′
The Aussie duo have also today announced their signing to [PIAS].
5th December 2023
Adrianne Lenker unveils ethereal new single ‘Ruined’
We can expect a new album from the singular artist next year, as well a 2024 tour.
5th December 2023
Bolis Pupul announces debut solo album ‘Letter To Yu’
The LP was made in collaboration with Soulwax, and will be put out under their label DEEWEE.
5th December 2023
Slowdive, Sevdaliza, Modeselektor and more added to Wide Awake 2024 lineup
They’ll join the previously-confirmed headliners King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Young Fathers in South London next summer.
5th December 2023
Laufey announces 2024 London show at Royal Albert Hall
The one-off UK date will form part of her Goddess Tour in celebration of recent album ‘Bewitched’.
5th December 2023
Before They Knew Better welcomes latest guest Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist of The Hives
We chat to the Swedish rock icon about punk, police run-ins, and supporting Arctic Monkeys around Europe.
5th December 2023
4th December 2023
Kasabian announce 2024 homecoming show at Leicester’s Victoria Park
It’ll be the first time the Midlands heroes have played the site in ten years.
4th December 2023
Jelani Blackman schedules UK & Ireland tour for February 2024
The Londoner will be taking his debut album ‘The Heart Of It’ on the road for seven shows next year.
4th December 2023
1st December 2023
Joy Crookes adds second date for Gaza fundraiser gig with Choose Love
All proceeds from the event will support Choose Love’s work with grassroots organisations in Gaza.
1st December 2023
Beam Me Up Festival adds Home Counties, Shelf Lives, Sobscene and more to 2024 lineup
The new music festival will run over two days in Oxford and Lincoln early next year.
1st December 2023
The Neu Bulletin (Unflirt, twst, Ugly and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
1st December 2023
Bilbao BBK Live reveal 2024 lineup, including Jungle, Massive Attack, Ezra Collective and more
The Spanish festival is set to take place from 11th-13th July next summer.
1st December 2023
English Teacher unveil live video for latest cut ‘Mastermind Specialism’
The Leeds quartet have also lined up their biggest headline show to date at London’s Electric Brixton next May.
1st December 2023
The Great DIY Debate 2023
We gathered a bunch of DIY faves in one room to look back at the highlights and big music moments of the past year.
1st December 2023
Declan McKenna drops latest track ‘Elevator Hum’
He’s also unveiled the full tracklisting for forthcoming third outing ‘What Happened To The Beach?’.
1st December 2023
LCD Soundsystem to headline All Points East 2024
They’ll be joined by the likes of Pixies, Jockstrap and Jai Paul at the Victoria Park event next summer.
1st December 2023
Yard Act share new album preview ‘Petroleum’
The single also arrives accompanied by another video, this time starring Rose Matafeo alongside recurring character The Visitor.
1st December 2023
30th November 2023
From Arlo Parks to Fontaines DC: Looking back at ESNS Exchange over the past twenty years
As ESNS’s talent exchange programme celebrates its twentieth anniversary, our third feature runs through some of the success stories from 2017 to the present day.
30th November 2023
29th November 2023
IDLES announce 2024 headline world tour
The band have added dates spanning North America, Mexico, the UK, and Ireland.
29th November 2023
Sprints: Anger Management
Channelling trauma into righteous rage, on their debut album ‘Letter To Self’ Dublin punks Sprints are finding catharsis in community.
29th November 2023
Future Islands share latest album preview ‘The Fight’
Their forthcoming LP ‘People Who Aren’t There Anymore’ arrives in January.
29th November 2023
MGMT drop new track ‘Bubblegum Dog’
It’s accompanied by a wacky visual paying tribute to alternative videos of the ’90s.
29th November 2023
Bill Ryder-Jones offers up new single ‘If Tomorrow Starts Without Me’
It’s the second track to be taken from his forthcoming fifth outing ‘Iechyd Da’.
29th November 2023
Get To Know… Yasmin Hass
The soul-pop vocal powerhouse is the inaugural signing for much-hyped new label Cool Online.
29th November 2023
28th November 2023
Nadine Shah shares video for new single ‘Twenty Things’
She’s also announced dates for an upcoming UK headline tour.
28th November 2023
The Staves to play UK and EU tour in support of new album ‘All Now’
The duo are embarking on an 18-date run next summer.
28th November 2023
Another Sky announce new album ‘Beach Day’
They’ve also shared their latest single which — surprisingly — won’t feature on the LP.
28th November 2023
Lynks drops new track ‘(What Did You Expect From) Sex With A Stranger’
They’ve also announced a series of European tour dates for 2024.
28th November 2023
James Acaster chats Britpop, mixtapes, and Carmen Miranda on Before They Knew Better
The arguable king of podcasts talks to DIY about his youth, wedding DJ sets gone awry, and more.
28th November 2023
27th November 2023
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes: Betting On Themselves
After the frenzied blitz of 2021’s ‘Sticky’, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes are emerging with a reflective, grand statement on fifth album ‘Dark Rainbow’.
27th November 2023
24th November 2023
Jazmin Bean: Survivor
Unbeknownst to the legion of fans who’ve watched Jazmin Bean’s rise to cult stardom, the singer’s life for almost a decade has been one filled with unimaginable horrors. On debut album ‘Traumatic Livelihood’, they’re finally ready to tell their story.
24th November 2023
The Neu Bulletin (Miso Extra, Dora Jar, Crawlers and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
24th November 2023
The BRITs introduce new R&B award and extend artist of the year shortlists
They’ve also announced visual artist and painter Rachel Jones (pictured) as the designer of the 2024 trophy.
24th November 2023
23rd November 2023
From The xx to Dua Lipa: Looking back at ESNS Exchange over the past twenty years
As ESNS’s talent exchange programme celebrates its twentieth anniversary, our second feature runs through some of the success stories from 2010 to 2016.
23rd November 2023
Declan McKenna, The Cribs, Future Islands and more to play Live At Leeds In The Park 2024
The outdoor festival will return to Temple Newsam Park next May.
23rd November 2023
Lauran Hibberd drops video for recent single ‘Mary’
It’s the latest taste of her sophomore LP ‘Girlfriend Material’, which arrives next March.
23rd November 2023
Human Interest: “Watching people start a mosh pit to our music for the first time was an incredible feeling”
The East London duo give us a track-by-track rundown of their sophomore EP ‘Empathy Lives In Outer Space’.
23rd November 2023
Girls Aloud reunite for 2024 arena tour
The shows will celebrate their 21st anniversary and the legacy of their late bandmate, Sarah Harding.
23rd November 2023
M For Montréal 2023: Five of the best
Discover our pick of the selection showcased by the Canadian festival this year.
23rd November 2023
22nd November 2023
The Kills announce 2024 UK and European tour
The six-date run will kick off in London next May.
22nd November 2023
Placebo to release career-spanning collection ‘Placebo Live’
It’s their first ever live album, and will include a feature length concert film.
22nd November 2023
Flow Festival will celebrate 20th anniversary with Pulp, Fred Again.., PJ Harvey and more
Founded in 2004, the Helsinki weekender takes place on the site of an old power plant.
22nd November 2023
Spector — Here Come The Early Nights
4 Stars
Acutely aware of their strengths from the off, where it soars in sound is where it does so metaphorically.
22nd November 2023
O. — Slice
4 Stars
A project that’s short but sweet, cohesive and well-rounded — much like the band name itself.
22nd November 2023
21st November 2023
Dora Jar returns with new track ‘Puppet’
The singer’s first new music of 2023 lands in the middle of her current tour supporting The 1975.
21st November 2023
Miso Extra releases new double single ‘2nd Floor’ & ‘Constant Surprises
The singer / producer has shared her first new music since August’s ‘MSG’ EP.
21st November 2023
O.: “We’ve literally been working on getting fitter and stronger to play the music”
What do you get if you cross a drum kit with a saxophone? Surprise tours, frenetic live shows, and a potential fitness DVD…
21st November 2023
mxmtoon becomes latest guest on DIY’s podcast Before They Knew Better
We sit down with the ukulele Youtuber turned international artist to talk about Studio Ghibli, performing in front of Billie Joe Armstrong, and much more.
21st November 2023
20th November 2023
Crawlers preview debut album with new track ‘Call It Love’
The quartet will release ‘The Mess We Seem To Make’ in February 2024.
20th November 2023
Tate McRae drops latest pre-album cut ‘exes’
She’s also just made her debut appearance on SNL.
20th November 2023
boygenius and Ye Vagabonds collaborate for cover of Sinéad O’Connor track ‘The Parting Glass’
Proceeds from the single will be donated to the Dublin-based charity Aisling Project.
20th November 2023
Big Special to launch new track ‘Trees’ with special hometown show
The Black Country duo will be raising money for Change Into Action as part of a special show at Walsall’s The Fountain.
20th November 2023
The Vaccines drop latest album preview ‘Lunar Eclipse’
They’ll be kicking off 2024 with a huge UK and European tour, too.
20th November 2023
Brittany Howard offers up new single ‘Red Flags’
The track gets taken from her new solo album ‘What Now’, which is due for release in February.
20th November 2023
Paris Paloma: “One of the reasons I was drawn to songwriting was the impulse to feel heard”
With a visceral viral hit already under her belt, meet the singer-songwriter painting rich, multifaceted portraits of womanhood with her songs.
20th November 2023
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes share new track ‘Brambles’
The track gets taken from the band’s forthcoming new album ‘Dark Rainbow’.
20th November 2023
Gossip reunite and announce upcoming album ‘Real Power’
The iconic trio have marked the news with a new single and video for ‘Crazy Again’.
20th November 2023
17th November 2023
The Neu Bulletin (Lime Garden, Sprints, Wasia Project and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
17th November 2023
Gas In The Tangk: IDLES
Launching LP5 with a sweaty secret show and a massive new single, IDLES are turning the ignition key on ‘TANGK’: an album all about love.
17th November 2023
Danny Brown — Quaranta
3-5 Stars
Unsurprisingly, the beats on ‘Quaranta’ match the introspective lyrical tone.
17th November 2023
16th November 2023
Picture Parlour, Cardinals and Trout pack out The Victoria for The Great Escape’s First Fifty launch
It was standing room only (and barely even that) for our sold-out showcase.
16th November 2023
KNEECAP drop Grian Chatten collaboration, ‘Better Way To Live’
It’s the cult Belfast trio’s first single for Heavenly Records.
16th November 2023
Holly Humberstone unveils Tokyo-set video for ‘Elvis Impersonators’
Filmed in Shinjuku, Harajuku and Shibuya, it’s taken from the singer’s recently-released debut album.
16th November 2023
Mary In The Junkyard: “We go wild on stage now; we’ve become much less reserved”
The yeti-loving, instrument-making, word-of-mouth trio, taking the buzz overground.
16th November 2023
Fat Dog, English Teacher and Lambrini Girls among the latest additions for ESNS 2024
They join an already heaving line up for the Groningen new music showcase.
16th November 2023
Lime Garden dig into the complexities of obsession on new track ‘I Want To Be You’
It comes ahead of their imminent debut LP, due 16th February.
16th November 2023
Biig Piig shares pulsating new track ‘Watch Me’
The video also marks the singer’s directorial debut alongside NWSPK.
16th November 2023
15th November 2023
Home Counties share plans for debut album ‘Exactly As It Seems’
The six-piece have also announced a UK headline tour, due to take place in May next year.
15th November 2023
Belle & Sebastian announce 2024 North America tour dates
The shows are in part to mark the 25th anniversary of ‘The Boy With The Arab Strap’.
15th November 2023
Caity Baser, The Snuts, flowerovlove and more announced for Sound City 2024
The Liverpool city festival will return next year for a dynamic May weekender.
15th November 2023
Get To Know… Humane The Moon
The East Londoner channeling frustration and angst into raw sonic catharsis.
15th November 2023
Faye Webster to play The Great Escape 2024 Spotlight show
The Brighton showcase has also revealed the final names on its First Fifty bill, and announced its lead country partner.
15th November 2023
Penelope Scott — Girl’s Night / Mysteries For Rats
4-5 Stars
Her densely packed, stream-of-consciousness writing style knits it all together.
15th November 2023
14th November 2023
From Franz Ferdinand to Calvin Harris: Looking back at ESNS Exchange over the past twenty years
As ESNS’s talent exchange programme celebrates its twentieth anniversary, our first feature runs through some of the success stories from 2003 to 2009.
14th November 2023
Bingo Fury unveils plans for debut album ‘Bats Feet For A Widow’
It’s arriving early next year via state51.
14th November 2023
Francis of Delirium shares news of debut album ‘Lighthouse’
She’s also announced a UK and European tour for next Spring.
14th November 2023
Killer Mike talks family, toy cars, and community groups on latest instalment of Before They Knew Better
It’s the halfway point of DIY’s new podcast, and we’re marking the occasion by chatting to musician, activist, and all-round icon Killer Mike.
14th November 2023
Alison Goldfrapp announces dancefloor remix album ‘The Love Reinvention’
It’ll be a reinterpretation of this year’s solo debut.
14th November 2023
13th November 2023
Sleater-Kinney: Bound Together
During the making of new album ‘Little Rope’, a personal tragedy would floor Sleater-Kinney’s Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker. Through the bonds of friendship and creativity, however, they channelled it into a record of ultimate catharsis.
13th November 2023
The Smile reveal plans for new album ‘Wall Of Eyes’
Its title track is out now, and there’s a European tour on the cards too.
13th November 2023
10th November 2023
flowerovlove shares buoyant new track ‘a girl like me’
It comes after she was nominated as a ‘One To Watch’ at this year’s AIM Awards.
10th November 2023
The Neu Bulletin (Heartworms, Teeth Machine, Cardinals and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
10th November 2023
Girli announces sophomore album ‘Matriarchy’
She’s also embarking on a 2024 headline world tour, and released a new single.
10th November 2023
PinkPantheress — Heaven knows
5 Stars
As if a Y2K Shakespeare were musing on sticky sweet star-crossed love amid metaphors for abandonment on a bedazzled Motorola Razr.
10th November 2023
Tkay Maidza: Calm Before The Storm
Relocating to the other side of the world and fighting to find her feet — and herself — again, Tkay Maidza’s second album is the definition of ‘Sweet Justice’.
10th November 2023