Disclosure share new version of ‘Latch’, feat. Schoolboy Q
Two years to the good, the Sam Smith-featuring giant is getting another run.
18th September 2014
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18th September 2014
All We Are announce debut album, stream ‘I Wear You’
Liverpool psych dwellers’ first album is out January via Domino — watch a new Kate Moross video for the lead track.
18th September 2014
Ben Howard previews new album with ‘Conrad’
Hear the third track to be taken from ‘I Forget Where We Were’
18th September 2014
The Juan MacLean remix Sharon Van Etten’s ‘Our Love’
Hear a disco twist from the NYC duo, on the week of their new album release.
18th September 2014
Arcade Fire’s Win Butler says the band are in their “prime”
Frontman says he has no plans for retirement, comparing himself to James Murphy.
18th September 2014
Animal House kick into life with debut single ‘Sour’
Australia via Brighton four-piece make an almighty first impression.
18th September 2014
Tycho previews UK shows with ‘See (Original Performance Cut)’ video
Watch the San Francisco musician’s visceral ‘Awake’ LP come to life.
18th September 2014
Ryan Adams airs new ‘My Wrecking Ball’ video
Self-titled album is out now, with Adams currently on a UK tour.
18th September 2014
Allo Darlin’ stream ‘Bright Eyes’ from new LP
Take a sweet dose of sunny-side-up pop, lifted from ‘We Come From the Same Place’.
18th September 2014
Alvvays unveil collage video for new single, ‘Next of Kin’
Track is taken from the Canadian band’s faultless self-titled debut.
18th September 2014
Bono promises a new U2 album format that will “tempt people into buying music again”
An “audiovisual” format, in collaboration with Apple, is targeted for the next 18 months.
18th September 2014
Watch George Ezra cover Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’
Cover was performed for Fearne Cotton’s Radio 1 show.
18th September 2014
Watch Fall Out Boy perform ‘Centuries’ on Jimmy Kimmel
The band performed their brand new single on the US TV show earlier this week.
18th September 2014
Hugh preview new EP with ‘One of These Days’
Joshua Idehen-led genre-meshers shuffle into their rhythm.
18th September 2014
17th September 2014
The Drums — Encyclopedia
2 Stars
The use of more electronic instrumentation is both what separates ‘Encyclopaedia’ from its forebears and also what makes it somewhat disappointing.
17th September 2014
Hear Foals remix ‘Palace’ by Wild Beasts
Track is taken from an extended edition of Wild Beasts’ five-star rated ‘Present Tense’ LP.
17th September 2014
Interpol’s Paul Banks directs new ‘Twice As Hard’ video
Banks goes into the ring to film a take from ‘El Pintor’.
17th September 2014
Run the Jewels could be making a ‘Meow the Jewels’, featuring cat sounds
Kickstarter has been started to kick El‑P and Killer Mike into cat-obsessed action.
17th September 2014
September 23 is David Bowie Day in Chicago
David Bowie is set to be awarded his own official day in the city of Chicago this year.
17th September 2014
Wire to curate DRILL festival in Brighton, with Swans, Savages & more
Four day event in December celebrates the music of Wire, with Courtney Barnett among those getting involved.
17th September 2014
Slow Skies preview new EP with ‘Bodies’
Karen Sheridan and Conal Herron are set to release ‘Keepsake’, their new EP.
17th September 2014
Lapalux shares ambitious new track, ‘Movement I, II & III’
Brainfeeder-stamped producer is set to tour Europe this autumn.
17th September 2014
How to Dress Well guests on RL Grime track, ‘Reminder’
Hear Tom Krell lend his vocals to a track from RL Grime’s ‘Void’ debut.
17th September 2014
Kendrick Lamar promises “aggression and emotion” from new album
The rapper has spoken for the first time about his highly-anticipated new album.
17th September 2014
Watch Alt‑J, Ryan Adams, FKA twigs and Jungle play Jools Holland
A new series of Jools kicked off with a brilliant showcase — watch highlights now.
17th September 2014
La Roux hits out at “overall performance” of her label
Elly Jackson discussed Polydor’s shortcomings in an interview with Digital Spy.
17th September 2014
M83 showcases ‘In The Cold I’m Standing’ video
The cut from his third album has been given the visual treatment
17th September 2014
Kero Kero Bonito announce remix EP, share Danny L Harle ‘Sick Beat’ edit
Bilingual trio had a breakthrough success with their ‘Intro Bonito’ mixtape this summer.
17th September 2014
Honeyblood announce departure of Shona McVicar
Drummer formed one half of the Scottish duo, whose self-titled debut album came out this year.
17th September 2014
Peaking Lights preview new album with ‘Everyone And Us’
Playful cut is taken from Aaron Coyes and Indra Dunis’ ‘Cosmic Logic’ LP.
17th September 2014
Zola Jesus airs ‘Go (Blank Sea)’ from new album
Her ‘Taiga’ LP is out this October.
17th September 2014
Josef Salvat shares ‘Open Season’ single, announces new EP
Australia via London newcomer has spent almost all of 2014 in the studio.
17th September 2014
Jessie Ware shares new track ‘Kind Of… Sometimes… Maybe’
Ware has shared another new track from her forthcoming album ‘Tough Love’.
17th September 2014
Rae Morris: “This is me, this is who I am”
Rae Morris bares her soul on her debut album. “It’s a depiction of me,” explains.
17th September 2014
Korallreven announce new album, stream ‘Death Is Not For Us’
‘Second Comin” is out this November on Cascine.
17th September 2014
The Neu Bulletin (17th September 2014)
Brooklyn band Mothxr head up today’s new music tips, also featuring pix and Terror Pigeon.
17th September 2014
16th September 2014
Perfume Genius — Too Bright
4 Stars
Heady and potent, ‘Too Bright’ is an astonishingly brilliant album.
16th September 2014
Brolin airs new video for ‘Swim Deep’
Couples wake up in cuddly unison for the Yorkshire producer’s new video.
16th September 2014
Lies, damn lies and statistics
33 million people have ‘accessed’ U2’s free album, according to Apple
That’s equivalent to the entire population of Morocco. Not actually the entire population of Morocco though. That would be odd.
16th September 2014
Sulky Boy unveils new single, ‘French Kiss’
Tongues and everything, Brighton resident Daniel Taylor goes for broke with his new track.
16th September 2014
Deptford Goth shares ‘Two Hearts’ from new album
Daniel Woolhouse’s second LP ‘Songs’ is out this November.
16th September 2014
Superfood — Mood Bomb
Their debut album is destined to make quite the figurative splash.
16th September 2014
Ibeyi release new single, ‘Mama Says’
XL-signed duo specialise in curious, bare-bones pop — listen to their latest track.
16th September 2014
Circa Waves ruin perfectly nice decor with ‘So Long’ video
Liverpool-based gems play their hearts out in fancy locations.
16th September 2014
Schultz and Forever ups the creep factor for his ‘Silvia’ video
It’s time to trust in this Danish troubadour and his woozy weirdo pop.
16th September 2014
Superfood unveil new single, ‘Mood Bomb’
Listen to a standout from ‘Don’t Say That’.
16th September 2014
Watch Foo Fighters showcase new ‘Outside’ song at London show
The Foos played under the name The Holy Shits at Islington Assembly Hall.
16th September 2014
Lana Del Rey cancels European appearances due to illness
LDR was set to play Radio 1’s Live Lounge.
16th September 2014
Sky Ferreira and Charli XCX are working together on a new track
This is not a drill. Repeat: This is not a drill!
16th September 2014
La Plage unveil new single, ‘Rendez Vous’
Belgian trio capture a love-at-first-sight feeling with their hook-crammed new single.
16th September 2014
Christopher Owens airs new ‘Never Wanna See That Look Again’ video
Former Girls frontman brings the hats — and the sass — to his new clip.
16th September 2014
Charli XCX’s new album ‘Sucker’ will make her the best pop star in the world (probably)
If attitude and great songs make a world class pop star, then Charli XCX is Queen. Here’s why we’re so bleedin’ excited about ‘Sucker’.
16th September 2014
The Neu Bulletin (16th September 2014)
Rae Morris heads up today’s new music guide, which also introduces Queen Magic and a new Sea Oleena track.
16th September 2014
Watch Panic! At The Disco cover Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Brendon Urie and co. have just finished touring in support of their new album, ‘Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die!’
16th September 2014
Team Me announce spring 2015 European tour
The band will head over for two dates in the UK next February.
16th September 2014
Pianos Become The Teeth schedule UK and European tour
The band will return to our shores after releasing their brand new album ‘Keep You’ this October.
16th September 2014
Hookworms unveil ‘On Leaving’ from forthcoming new album
Leeds band keep it distorted on a six-minute monster from ‘The Hum’.
16th September 2014
GL drop debut track, ‘What Happened To Us?’
Aussie duo look back on halcyon days with their slick-as-can-be new single.
16th September 2014
MONEY announce intimate UK dates
Four shows take place this October.
16th September 2014
The Twilight Sad preview new album with ‘Last January’
Dommy Scots get visceral on a jagged take from their October LP.
16th September 2014
Angel Olsen shares new bonus track, ‘All Right Now’
Hear one of five extras from a deluxe version of ‘Burn Your Fire For No Witness’.
16th September 2014
15th September 2014
GRMLN — Soon Away
3 Stars
A search for spiritualism leaves behind a gaping void, one that cries out for vigour and invention.
15th September 2014
Alt‑J — This Is All Yours
4 Stars
On board the Odd Cruise, full steam ahead.
15th September 2014
Watch Lorde cover Kanye West and Bon Iver at Philadelphia show
New Zealander is currently readying a new single, due out later this year.
15th September 2014
Watch Royal Blood cover Lana Del Rey’s ‘West Coast’
Track was covered for Dutch radio station 3FM.
15th September 2014
The Staves share Justin Vernon-produced ‘Blood I Bled’, announce new EP, tour
The track is taken from a forthcoming album due early next year.
15th September 2014
White Sands preview debut 7″ with ‘Expect Nothing’ track
Exciting new trio welcomes in members from Mazes, Novella and Male Bonding.
15th September 2014
JUNGLE announce huge 2015 UK tour
London outfit’s biggest dates so far take place in February, with tickets on sale this Wednesday.
15th September 2014
Glastonbury announces 2015 ticket details, on sale in October
Registered users can grab a ticket six months in advance.
15th September 2014
SBTRKT unveils ‘Look Away’, feat. Chairlift’s Caroline Polachek
Collaboration features on the new album ‘Wonder Where We Land’. Hear it now on an interactive player.
15th September 2014
Hudson Mohawke is producing for Yannis Philippakis and Antony Hegarty
Scottish producer is busy in the studio with two very different names.
15th September 2014
Sunboy stream new track, ‘A.B.C.D.N.A.’
Colorado duo fix up and look sharp on a standalone new cut.
15th September 2014
Watch footage from Darkside’s final show
The ‘Psychic’ duo are putting their first chapter to an end, with no shows planned “for now”.
15th September 2014
Perfume Genius streams ‘Too Bright’ album in full
Mike Hadreas’ monstrous new effort contains daring feats (and plenty of screaming).
15th September 2014
POP Montreal 2014
With over 400 bands set to play across the city, the lineup for this year is delightfully bizarre.
15th September 2014
The Neu Bulletin (15th September 2014)
Fickle Friends and Vesuvio Solo feature in today’s batch of tips.
15th September 2014
Track by Track: JAWS — Be Slowly
Birmingham band talk through everything from practice sessions to panic attacks, the stories behind their debut album.
15th September 2014
JAWS: “You don’t want to be old news”
JAWS are jumping hype band hurdles to release an almighty debut album in ‘Be Slowly’.
15th September 2014
Peace, 100 Club, London
The question is no longer if they become leaders of the pack, but when.
15th September 2014
2:54, Union Chapel, London
Normally so wonderfully hulking and menacing, here they lack a little edge.
15th September 2014
Eagulls air ridiculously gross video for ‘Hollow Visions’
This isn’t just NSFW, this is not safe for human consumption.
15th September 2014
Hydra Fest mystery has Fall Out Boy fans angry
No news isn’t good news, as there’s no official statement regarding the Mexican event.
15th September 2014
Damien Rice announces live return with one-off London date
Rice’s new album is out this November, produced by Rick Rubin. This’ll be his first show in fifteen months.
15th September 2014
Apple release new tool to remove free U2 album from user libraries
Don’t want U2 in your collection? Now you can get rid of them with one button press.
15th September 2014
Childish Gambino previews new track, ‘Sober’
The “rough” number features on the star’s new mixtape, ‘STN MTN / KAUAI’.
15th September 2014
The New Pornographers announce drummer’s departure
“We wish him the best”, says the band’s statement about Kurt Dahle.
15th September 2014
2:54 share ‘Blindfold’ video
The song features on the sisters’ new album, ‘The Other I’.
15th September 2014
Kiesza announces debut album, ‘Sound of a Woman’
The ‘Hideaway’ newcomer releases her first work this November.
15th September 2014
Caroline Polachek shares album for free, releases new EP
‘Inside Arcadia’ is being given away as a free bundle. Hear Caroline sing on a French version of ‘Dominic’.
15th September 2014
Neneh Cherry announces 2015 UK shows
A deluxe edition of her ‘Blank Project’ album is also on the way.
15th September 2014
Honeyblood cancel live shows in Newcastle and Sheffield
The band’s tour will resume in Leeds later this week.
15th September 2014
Run The Jewels share track, ‘Oh My Darling Don’t Cry’
Killer Mike and EL‑P have also announced some new UK dates around ‘RTJ2’.
15th September 2014
Hozier has covered Arctic Monkeys’ ‘Do I Wanna Know?’
Irish songwriter’s self-titled debut album is out next week.
15th September 2014
Grimes puts together ‘Bedtime Mix’, featuring Portishead and Aphex Twin
There’s been another update on her new album: sessions were scrapped “months ago”.
15th September 2014
Listen to a new Joy Orbison remix of Jungle’s ‘The Heat’
Mercury Prize nominees announced a huge UK tour earlier today.
15th September 2014
Listen in full to Joanna Gruesome and Trust Fund’s split 12” release
Two gems from the UK D.I.Y. scene combine this September.
15th September 2014
Alt‑J, Banks, Jungle to play first in a new series of Later… With Jools Holland
Flagship music show returns to BBC2 for its 45th series on Tuesday 16th September.
15th September 2014
14th September 2014
Lite: “Our next record is going to be simpler, maybe”
Cult instrumental band Lite recently made their way over to the UK for a rare live appearance, at ArcTanGent.
14th September 2014
Spike Jonze makes surprise music video for Karen O
Elle Fanning stars in this two minute clip.
14th September 2014
Crystal Fighters pay respects to late drummer, Andrea Marongiu
Marongiu’s sad passing is confirmed in a statement from the band.
14th September 2014