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25th September 2014
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25th September 2014
Alt‑J, Alexandra Palace, London
The sold out venue buzzes with feverish excitement.
25th September 2014
24th September 2014
The Vaselines — V For Vaselines
3 Stars
The in one ear and out the other of albums.
24th September 2014
Lower Than Atlantis — Lower Than Atlantis
4 Stars
If this was a plane, it would be a bomber – a B‑52 in a world of model spitfires.
24th September 2014
The Neu Bulletin (24th September 2014)
Marika Hackman leads today’s new music guide, also featuring Yellerkin and Alex Burey.
24th September 2014
Watch First Aid Kit, Hozier, Mary J. Blige play Jools Holland
Band of Skulls and Marianne Faithfull also performed on the second episode of a new series.
24th September 2014
Glass Animals announce huge London headline show
Shepherd’s Bush Empire hosts the Oxford band’s biggest UK gig to date.
24th September 2014
JAWS, Deers & more added to DIY Presents London all-dayer in association with PledgeMusic
The Laundry hosts DIY’s biggest ever party — see the full line-up now.
24th September 2014
Gerard Way streams ‘Hesistant Alien’ album in full
Dazzling solo debut is out this September — hear it in advance.
24th September 2014
Weezer unveil ‘The British Are Coming’ track
Song is being given away as a free download alongside ‘Everything Will Be Alright In The End’ pre-orders.
24th September 2014
Damien Rice shares ‘I Don’t Want To Change You’ single
Comeback album ‘My Favourite Faded Fantasy’ is out this November.
24th September 2014
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross preview music from new ‘Gone Girl’ adaptation
David Fincher’s drama adaptation is released this October.
24th September 2014
Kate Tempest announces 2015 UK dates
Mercury Prize nominee has scheduled a run of shows for next February.
24th September 2014
D. D Dumbo announces UK & European tour, EP vinyl release
Australian musician is also set to tour with Jungle this autumn.
24th September 2014
Watch Julian Casablancas + The Voidz make television debut on Fallon
Band brought their ‘Where No Eagles Fly’ track to the airwaves.
24th September 2014
Watch footage from Raury’s first ever New York show
The ‘Indigo Child’ performed at The Studio, Webster Hall before taking fans out for ice cream.
24th September 2014
Yumi Zouma to support Lorde on New Zealand homecoming tour
Country-spanning trio released their debut EP this year.
24th September 2014
Marika Hackman announces debut album ‘We Slept At Last’
London songwriter’s first full-length is out next year on Dirty Hit.
24th September 2014
Peace announce tiny homecoming show in Birmingham
Four-piece play The Rainbow Courtyard this weekend.
24th September 2014
Volcano Choir throw shapes for new ‘Tiderays’ video
Dancers spin their way into the sea for this sentimental new clip.
24th September 2014
Hyperdub to release new Burial song on forthcoming compilation
’10.4’ is the latest release to celebrate the London label’s first ten years.
24th September 2014
Black Honey stream new demo, ‘The Taste’
It’s three out of three for this promising, WhatsApp-obsessed new band.
24th September 2014
Azealia Banks, Brixton Academy, London
Banks is a balls-out troublemaker and she’s happy to flaunt it.
24th September 2014
Woman’s Hour, Village Underground, London
A band whose obvious chemistry means that every song is played nigh on perfectly.
24th September 2014
DIY Presents London all-dayer in association with PledgeMusic: A guide to the additions
Deers, Jaws and Bloody Knees are among the new names for 1st November — get to know them now.
24th September 2014
Inner Visions: A comprehensive guide to Grimes
Album number four isn’t imminent quite yet, but get all excited for the clock to strike Grime-Time with this in-depth guide.
24th September 2014
23rd September 2014
The History Of Apple Pie — Feel Something
3 Stars
Clearly well rehearsed, the finished product feels a bit too squeaky-clean.
23rd September 2014
Aphex Twin — Syro
4 Stars
Not a second goes by without something new and borderline batshit falling into view.
23rd September 2014
Mutual Benefit airs new video for ‘Auburn Epitaphs’
Jordan Lee visits a local town fair for his new clip.
23rd September 2014
Perfume Genius: “This album is demanding respect and acceptance”
Be afraid, be very afraid, says a newly enraged Mike Hadreas. Perfume Genius has just become fully-charged.
23rd September 2014
The Neu Bulletin (23rd September 2014)
Circa Waves, Porches and FLESH feature in today’s batch of new music tips.
23rd September 2014
Manic Street Preachers to play ‘The Holy Bible’ in full at UK & Ireland shows
Seven dates take place this December, with tickets on sale Friday.
23rd September 2014
Watch Beck cover George Harrison’s ‘Wah-Wah’ on Conan
Beatles guitarist is getting a week-long tribute on the show.
23rd September 2014
Azealia Banks shares new track, ‘Chasing Time’
Rapper’s unveiled her second work since parting with label Interscope this year.
23rd September 2014
Peterborough’s Blonde Bunny unveil new single, ‘While We’re Sleeping’
Hypnotic psych is their game, but this emerging four-piece bring a different side to outward-thinking.
23rd September 2014
Marmozets stream debut album ‘The Weird and Wonderful Marmozets’ in full
First work is out this September via Roadrunner Records.
23rd September 2014
Jamie T streams ‘Turn On The Light’ from new album
Londoner’s returning gambit ‘Carry on the Grudge’ is out this October.
23rd September 2014
Tanya Tagaq scoops 2014 Polaris Prize for ‘Animism’
The Björk collabarator and Inuk throat singing extraordinaire beat off competition from the likes of Drake, Mac DeMarco and Arcade Fire.
23rd September 2014
Kendrick Lamar unveils new single ‘i’
Track is taken from the follow-up to ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’.
23rd September 2014
Kendrick Lamar — i
He remains an unpredictable talent that’s pretty much as peerless as he thinks he is.
23rd September 2014
Boxed In shares new ‘Foot of the Hill’ single
Hear a dagger-sharp new cut from Oli Bayston ahead of his tour with Teleman.
23rd September 2014
Thom Yorke posts edit of Radiohead’s ‘A Wolf at the Door’ lyrics online
‘Hail of the Thief’ song could have something to do with Thom’s mysterious white label.
23rd September 2014
Shy Nature announce ‘Birthday Club’ EP ahead of DIY Presents tour
Londoners are on the road with Flyte this October for a run of free gigs.
23rd September 2014
Say Lou Lou get chased by the police in ‘Games for Girls’ video
Swedish sisters team up with local artists to “play social pranks around Los Angeles.”
23rd September 2014
SALES stream self-titled debut EP in full
Get acquainted with the Florida duo’s stark and affecting pop.
23rd September 2014
The Harpoons stream debut LP ‘Falling For You’ in full
Oddball, curious pop has a new flag bearer in the shape of this Aussie group.
23rd September 2014
Cambio Sun shares new track, ‘Finite’
Listen to the latest effort from East London producer Charlie Tait.
23rd September 2014
Ryan Hemsworth previews new album with ‘Snow In Newark (ft. Dawn Golden)’
Internet-locked producer works an instant charm, taken from a new LP, details TBA.
23rd September 2014
Elliphant and MØ air new video for ‘One More’
Collaborative track prompts the heftiest cab fare of all time.
23rd September 2014
The Horrors aren’t happy about having their music used in Ed Miliband’s Labour speech
“Our colour isn’t red, it isn’t blue, it’s black,” tweeted keyboardist Tom Cowan.
23rd September 2014
22nd September 2014
SBTRKT — Wonder Where We Land
4 Stars
A blindingly brilliant album.
22nd September 2014
SBTRKT airs animated video for ‘New Dorp. New York’
Animated dog on the front of SBTRKT’s sleeve comes to life.
22nd September 2014
SOHN claims Audi stole his song in new car advert
Advert appears to make its own version of his ‘Lessons’ track.
22nd September 2014
The Neu Bulletin (22nd September 2014)
DIY’s daily batch of new music tips, featuring Spring King, Wales and Giantee.
22nd September 2014
Thom Yorke’s mysterious white label could contain just about anything
A new Radiohead album? An Atoms For Peace EP? DIY rigs up the rumour mill and starts speculating.
22nd September 2014
Thom Yorke posts vinyl picture, is definitely up to something
This could mean anything — a Radiohead record, a solo release, Atoms for Peace, or something completely different.
22nd September 2014
Gerard Way announces November 2014 UK tour
Former DIY cover star is showcasing his debut solo album, ‘Hesitant Alien’.
22nd September 2014
Deaf Havana confirm December touring plans
The ‘Old Souls’ group will be heading out on the road towards the end of 2014.
22nd September 2014
Bastille to release hardback book commemorating ‘Bad Blood’ tour
A deluxe edition is set to feature an EP’s worth of new material.
22nd September 2014
Foo Fighters announce first 2015 world tour dates
Dave Grohl and co,’s ‘Sonic Highways’ LP is out this November.
22nd September 2014
Real Lies confirm October 2014 UK dates
London trio are playing a run of shows outside the capital this autumn.
22nd September 2014
Rosie Lowe unveils new single, ‘Water Came Down’
Londoner is readying a debut album for early 2015.
22nd September 2014
Hear Josef Salvat cover ‘Diamonds’ by Rihanna
Track is taken from Salvat’s new EP, ‘In Your Prime’.
22nd September 2014
Kele previews new album with ‘Coasting’
Bloc Party frontman’s second solo release is out this October.
22nd September 2014
The Antlers unveil new video for ‘Refuge’
The Brooklyn band have revealed a new video for the ‘Familiars’ cut.
22nd September 2014
Iceage share new track, ‘Glassy Eyed, Dormant and Veiled’
Danish band’s new album ‘Plowing into the Field of Love’ is taking shape.
22nd September 2014
Ariel Pink airs ‘Put Your Number In My Phone’ video, confirms live dates
Los Angeles musician is coming to London this autumn.
22nd September 2014
All We Are to support London Grammar on European tour
Liverpool group just announced their debut album.
22nd September 2014
Alvvays unveil B‑side track, ‘Underneath Us’
Song appears on the cassette-only version of their self-titled debut LP.
22nd September 2014
21st September 2014
King Tuff’s top horror and supernatural TV shows and movies
King Tuff’s new occult-themed album, ‘Black Moon Spell’ is out this week.
21st September 2014
Iceage preview new album with ‘How Many’
Danish punks take a continued turn, with ‘Plowing Into the Field of Love’ out this October.
21st September 2014
20th September 2014
SBTRKT streams ‘The Light’ track, feat. Denai Moore
Masked producer is readying himself for ‘Wonder Where We Land’.
20th September 2014
This Week In New Music (20th September 2014)
DIY looks back on the week’s choice premieres, as well as the best track and discovery from the past seven days.
20th September 2014
Hear MØ guest on new Elliphant single, ‘One More’
Scandipop dream team have joined forces for a playful new track.
20th September 2014
19th September 2014
Foo Fighters issue joke response to Jack White’s on-stage comments
Jack’s initial comments were all in jest, according to his publicist.
19th September 2014
The Neu Bulletin (19th September 2014)
Kero Kero Bonito are in today’s new music guide, alongside Moon City Boys and Doe.
19th September 2014
Johnny Marr unveils ‘The Trap’ song from new LP
Second solo album ‘Playland’ is due out this October.
19th September 2014
Cloud Castle Lake stream debut ‘Dandelion’ EP in full
Dublin trio aim for the skies with their ambitious first release, making for an essential listen.
19th September 2014
Movement plot European tour, including London date
The band will also head out with Banks across North America.
19th September 2014
Hear James Blake debut a new track on Radio 1 residency with SOHN
The two producers also shared new music from Arca and Oceaan.
19th September 2014
Oceaán announces new ‘Grip’ track, schedules first live dates
Manchester-via-Brussels producer’s new track was debuted by SOHN on Radio 1.
19th September 2014
Watch Johnny Depp join Ryan Adams on stage at London gig
Shepherd’s Bush Empire show saw them performing a cover of Danzig’s ‘Mother’.
19th September 2014
SALES stream ‘getting it on’ track from new EP
Florida-based specialists in delicate pop are in fine form.
19th September 2014
Rhye’s Milosh streams ‘Right Never Comes’ track ahead of North America shows
Silk-strung track is a standalone extension from Milosh’s 2013 album ‘Jetlag’.
19th September 2014
Oscar, Shacklewell Arms, London
There’s a reason why his form of all-smiles pop is going places.
19th September 2014
The Juan Maclean: “People only referencing dance music gets very boring”
Juan Maclean takes inspiration from all over, as his new album — out this week — demonstrates.
19th September 2014
Southsea Fest 2014
Here’s a rundown of some of the best acts to catch when the day arrives.
19th September 2014
Tracks: Jessie Ware, Flying Lotus & More
DIY writers pick out their favourite new songs from the last seven days
19th September 2014
Hear Fear Of Men cover Ty Segall’s ‘Sleeper’
Brighton band put the ‘Sleep’ in ‘Sleeper’ with their dreamy extra dose.
19th September 2014
18th September 2014
PC Worship — Social Rust
4 Stars
Those open-minded enough to explore Frye’s dystopian world of disgust and despair will find themselves ultimately wearing a shit-eating grin by the time it’s all over.
18th September 2014
Hear Jack White take to “Kanye West-esque rant” at Boston show
White popped jokes about Foo Fighters and Rolling Stone in a three minute speech.
18th September 2014
Flying Lotus previews new album with ‘Coronus, The Terminator’
Second track to emerge from ‘You’re Dead!’ can be heard now.
18th September 2014
Sylas arrive with Brian Eno-approved first track, ‘Hollow’
Mysterious production duo get daring on their curious first take.
18th September 2014
Mazes debut brand new video for ‘Salford’
The band’s new album, ‘Wooden Aquarium’, is out now.
18th September 2014
Manchester Orchestra announce new album ‘Hope’
The band will release a ‘reimagining’ of their previous record ‘Cope’ on CD and vinyl this November.
18th September 2014
Iggy Azalea, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
Iggy Azalea – larger than life pop star – succeeds in connecting as well as entertaining.
18th September 2014
Gnarwolves, The Black Heart, London
Things rightly show no sign of slowing down for Gnarwolves or the increasingly exciting shape of UK punk to come.
18th September 2014
The Neu Bulletin (18th September 2014)
Oscar, Honne and The Yetis form a brilliant batch of new music tips.
18th September 2014
Upbringing: Ballet School
Rosie Blair talks through her early days, from growing up in a small Northern Ireland town to awkward guitar shop experiences.
18th September 2014
Why George Ezra is the undisputed music king of twitter
He’s spent today trending on twitter following his Radio One Live Lounge, but that’s only the tip of George’s tweety iceberg.
18th September 2014