Macklemore & Ryan Lewis bring the fun to Reading 2014
Who really gets away with playing their biggest hit twice in a flurry of pyro and smoke, while not sounding like a complete pillock?
24th August 2014
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24th August 2014
Jungle ride a wave of momentum for Reading 2014 set
London collective take a couple of songs to get into their stride — once there, they strike gold.
24th August 2014
The Wytches up the muck factor on closing day of Reading 2014
Brighton band are at their grubby best with an opening set on the NME/Radio 1 Stage.
24th August 2014
Leeds Festival 2014: Sunday highlights
Have a listen to the most exciting names on today’s bill for Leeds Festival.
24th August 2014
Arctic Monkeys close day two of Reading 2014 with flair
Alex Turner and co. swagger their way onto the Main Stage.
24th August 2014
Reading Festival 2014: Friday highlights
Blink, Flume and Disclosure feature in our picks from the closing day of Reading Festival.
24th August 2014
23rd August 2014
Marmozets: “We’re gonna slay it!”
The five-piece are gearing up their second set of the day at Reading, and they’re betting it’ll be chaotic.
23rd August 2014
Queens of the Stone Age graduate to the top of Reading 2014 bill
It’s been a long time coming, but Reading & Leeds headliners aren’t grown overnight.
23rd August 2014
Reading 2014: Saturday Live Updates
Photos, reports, news and everything else from Reading 2014, as it happens.
23rd August 2014
Gnarwolves cause carnage with opening set at Reading 2014
The trio’s Main Stage slot is a triumph on all accounts.
23rd August 2014
MØ takes the Dance Stage to another level at Reading 2014
Danish star packs in Spice Girls covers and mass singalongs on her Reading & Leeds debut.
23rd August 2014
Wolf Alice: “If you look like you’re having fun, everyone else will have fun too”
The Festival Republic stage awaits one of the sets of the weekend from Wolf Alice.
23rd August 2014
Paramore: “We work so hard to make the show great”
As the trio gear up to headline Leeds Festival tonight, they let DIY know just how much confetti to expect.
23rd August 2014
Peace play Reading 2014 Main Stage in style
This season any respectable Main Stage act should be wearing an all in one houndstooth ensemble, holographic glasses and a furry coat.
23rd August 2014
Chvrches: “Tonight’s slot feels like a real progression”
Ahead of taking on Reading’s NME/Radio One stage, the band spoke to DIY backstage
23rd August 2014
Lower Than Atlantis: “We were scared as we played just after Royal Blood”
The four-piece had a handful of hurdles thrown their way ahead of their NME/ Radio 1 Stage slot.
23rd August 2014
Dry the River: “We’ve slowly worked our way up”
Dry the River have made their way up the Reading & Leeds Festival bill and on to the Main Stage.
23rd August 2014
Ty Segall - Manipulator
4 Stars
Something of a Ty Segall greatest hits, but with all new music.
23rd August 2014
Leeds Festival 2014: Saturday highlights
Have a listen to the most exciting names on today’s bill for Leeds Festival.
23rd August 2014
Warpaint get jammy for Reading 2014
Warpaint’s spiralling jam-led set doesn’t quite unravel to full potential in their early evening festival slot.
23rd August 2014
Wolf Alice live up to the occasion at Reading 2014
London band act like their Festival Republic spot is the biggest of their lives, but there’s more to come.
23rd August 2014
Royal Blood come out of the black at Reading 2014
The raucous duo take their rightful place in the limelight on the NME / BBC Radio 1 Stage.
23rd August 2014
Chvrches cement themselves as the real deal at Reading 2014
This time last year Chvrches hinted at greatness — now they’ve seized that opportunity.
23rd August 2014
Rae Morris: “It definitely feels like a big deal for me”
Tonight’s BBC Introducing Stage headliner is looking ahead to her debut album.
23rd August 2014
22nd August 2014
Maybeshewill — Fair Youth
4 Stars
Maybeshewill have never sounded better.
22nd August 2014
Basement Jaxx — Junto
2 Stars
Only some parts equal the dizzy heights of their much younger contemporaries.
22nd August 2014
Paramore reign victorious at Reading 2014
Despite being blighted with technical issues, the trio come out smiling.
22nd August 2014
The Orwells go beyond havoc during Reading 2014 set
Chicago troublemakers live up to their billing and then some on the R&L debut.
22nd August 2014
Vampire Weekend ease themselves into sunset slot at Reading 2014
New York sweethearts took it in their stride on the opening day of Reading.
22nd August 2014
Jamie T finds his rhythm again at Reading 2014
Returning gambit of a set relies on the oldies, but gives a taste of what’s to come.
22nd August 2014
Reading 2014: Friday highlights
Have a listen to the most exciting names on today’s bill for Reading Festival.
22nd August 2014
Tracks: Charli XCX, SBTRKT & More
DIY Writers pick their favourite tracks from the last seven days
22nd August 2014
James Blake debuts new track ‘200 Press’ on Radio 1 residency
The track might also be called ‘F*** You’, depending on who you ask.
22nd August 2014
Reading 2014: Friday Live Updates
Photos, reports, news and everything else from Reading 2014, as it happens.
22nd August 2014
Jamie T to play last-minute set at Reading 2014 today
The secret set spot on the Festival Republic stage has been filled by a familiar face.
22nd August 2014
Gerard Way brings ‘Hesitant Alien’ to Reading 2014
Eight new songs and a The Jesus and Mary Chain cover mark the former My Chemical Romance frontman’s biggest solo set yet.
22nd August 2014
Deaf Havana: “We’ve got a bit of a bizarre intro planned…”
The six-piece let slip a few secrets ahead of their Main Stage slot at Reading today.
22nd August 2014
The Districts: “It was fun. It was awesome.”
Philadelphia band reflect on their Reading & Leeds debut, which lived up to the hype.
22nd August 2014
Drenge dress up for Reading 2014
They may be in frocks, but that’s not the really remarkable part of Drenge’s Reading set.
22nd August 2014
Metronomy’s Joe Mount: “I really love Reading”
Joe Mount and Oscar Cash reminisce ahead of Metronomy’s evening set.
22nd August 2014
Eagulls talk Reading & Leeds: “It’s a rite of passage, innit”
Drummer Henry Ruddel and frontman George Mitchell are regulars at the weekender.
22nd August 2014
Jimmy Eat World hint at ‘Futures’ performance for Lock Up set
According to the band’s Rick Burch, “it might be a good time to do it.”
22nd August 2014
Drenge on their new album: “‘Chinese Democracy’ — that’s all I’m gonna say”
Loveless brothers play Reading & Leeds this weekend.
22nd August 2014
21st August 2014
Mozart’s Sister — Being
3 Stars
Mixed, fidgety, but rewarding.
21st August 2014
Merchandise — After The End
4 Stars
If the rhetoric around this record was about severe change, this is the rabbit in the hat, the proof that they don’t just talk the talk.
21st August 2014
Menace Beach cover Guided By Voices’ ‘A Salty Salute’
Hear the Leeds band take on a track from way back when (1995, actually).
21st August 2014
Speedy Ortiz debut new song ‘Dot X (Execution Van)’ at DIY Presents gig
Newbie got its first play at London’s 100 Club following the cancellation of Jabberwocky Festival.
21st August 2014
Tyrannosaurus Dead announce debut album ‘Flying Ant Day’
Hear ‘Local Bullies’ from the Brighton five-piece’s first work.
21st August 2014
Vaults’ ‘Lifespan’ single picks up ghostly new MMOTHS remix
Hear Irish producer Jack Colleran turn his attention to the latest single from this exciting London trio.
21st August 2014
Reading Festival 2014 stage times
This year’s festival is headlined by Arctic Monkeys, Blink-182, Queens of the Stone Age and Paramore.
21st August 2014
Weezer reveal ‘Everything Will Be Alright In The End’ track listing, postpone release
The album is now set for 6th October.
21st August 2014
Run The Jewels announce second album, ‘RTJ2’
The pair also share song ‘Blockbuster Night Part 1’.
21st August 2014
Real Lies air new video for ‘Dab Housing’
London trio take to a rooftop and get filmed by a drone in this beer-soaked new clip.
21st August 2014
The Knife have officially broken up
Swedish electronic group will play their final shows as a band this November.
21st August 2014
Only Real shares new single, ‘Pass The Pain’
West London slacker’s sharing a taste from his 2015 debut album.
21st August 2014
Green Man 2014
As the notoriously cranky Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel puts it: ‘[Green Man] is a beautiful festival. Very humane.’
21st August 2014
The Districts: “Doing stuff yourself is a side-effect of just giving a shit.”
The Districts are the kind of live band capable of winning over any crowd, however stubborn, but chances are Reading and Leeds punters will be hanging on their every move.
21st August 2014
The Neu Bulletin (21st August 2014)
PUP head up today’s batch of new music tips, also featuring Heavy Heart and The Tallest Tree.
21st August 2014
Reading & Leeds’ Greatest Moments
The most memorable sets from over the years, as summed up by DIY scribes.
21st August 2014
60 Seconds With… Bondax
The Bondax boys are super busy at the moment, but that doesn’t mean they can’t spare 60 seconds ahead of Reading & Leeds…
21st August 2014
Aphex Twin confirms ‘SYRO’ album details
See tracklist, artwork and an outlandish bio to accompany the producer’s first LP in 13 years.
21st August 2014
20th August 2014
The Wytches — Annabel Dream Reader
4 Stars
Far more accomplished than a debut should be.
20th August 2014
Dry The River — Alarms in the Heart
4 Stars
An album that rarely dips below being immensely enjoyable.
20th August 2014
A Sunny Day In Glasgow: “We are not and have never been deliberately obscure”
Ben Daniels and Jen Goma back up their sensory overload of a new record, ‘Sea When Absent’.
20th August 2014
Summer Camp: “Beyond Clueless is an extraordinary film”
Jeremy Warmsley and Elizabeth Sankey have soundtracked ode to teen flicks, Beyond Clueless.
20th August 2014
The Neu Bulletin (20th August 2014)
Today’s new music guide picks out Charlotte OC, The Reporters and Swedish band Alexandria.
20th August 2014
60 Seconds With… Of Mice & Men
Drummer Valentino Arteaga spares a little time ahead of the band’s The Pit headline spot.
20th August 2014
TOPS stream ‘Outside’ track from new album
Canadian alt-poppers release their ‘Picture You Staring’ record this September.
20th August 2014
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Cyril Hahn airs ‘Open [ft. Ryan Ashley]’ track from new EP
Exciting Swiss producer is set to release a new EP via PMR this summer.
20th August 2014
Rae Morris announces new EP, streams ‘Closer’
With a debut album getting ever ‘Closer’, Rae Morris is preceding it with a new EP.
20th August 2014
The Voyeurs return with new ‘Rhubarb Rhubarb’ album
Formerly Charlie Boyer and co., this London band have sharpened up their act. Watch a new video for ‘England Sings Rhubarb Rhubarb’.
20th August 2014
King Tuff unveils title-track from ‘Black Moon Spell’ record
Ty Segall plays drums on this storming cut from Kyle Thomas’ new record.
20th August 2014
The Orwells schedule tiny show at London’s The Black Heart
Fresh from their sets at Reading and Leeds, the Chicago five-piece will terrorise Camden next week.
20th August 2014
Cambio Sun — Weight of the World
Charlie Tait’s proving himself to be a producer that forces himself into brilliantly uncomfortable surroundings.
20th August 2014
Liars announce European tour including UK dates
The ‘Mess’ makers are set to play UK shows this October and November.
20th August 2014
The War on Drugs air new video for ‘Under the Pressure’
Adam Granduciel sits back under a moving Instagram filter in an abandoned house.
20th August 2014
Goldsmiths University to award PJ Harvey with Honorary Degree
New accolade follows on from a Mercury Prize and an MBE.
20th August 2014
Wolf Alice on first Reading & Leeds appearance: “We’re well excited”
The band make their debut assault on Reading & Leeds this weekend.
20th August 2014
Bastille reveal video for new track ‘Bad_News’
The four-piece revealed their newest musical offering last week.
20th August 2014
Deerhoof announce new album ‘La Isla Bonita’, stream ‘Exit Only’
Experimentalists are at their rawest in the first take from an album that’s out this November.
20th August 2014
SBTRKT debuts new track featuring Warpaint in BBC Maida Vale session
Young Turks producer was also joined by Ezra Koenig and Sampha for the appearance.
20th August 2014
King Krule and Mistr Gone to host music, visual art and performance London exhibition
Inner City Ooz is a celebration of South East London art and its music scene.
20th August 2014
19th August 2014
Mark Lanegan Band — No Bells On Sunday
4 Stars
Lanegan has deftly whetted the appetite for the autumn release of ‘Phantom Radio’ with these five tracks.
19th August 2014
J Mascis — Tied to a Star
3 Stars
A release for the hardcore fans.
19th August 2014
Cymbals Eat Guitars — Lose
4 Stars
Their most accessible and celebratory record to date.
19th August 2014
Courtney Barnett, White Lung, Cloud Nothings sign up for Cassette Store Day 2014
The second ever Cassette Store Day takes place this September.
19th August 2014
Grimes, Ezra Koenig and HAIM’s own parents star in the ‘My Song 5’ video
Every music celeb under the sun stars in this new video.
19th August 2014
Chaz Bundick aka Toro Y Moi announced Les Sins album, ‘Michael’
New electronic LP comes out this November. Listen to lead track ‘Bother’.
19th August 2014
Savages and Bo Ningen announce new 37-minute long single
Watch a trailer for the London’s band colossal tour de force.
19th August 2014
Young Karin unveil debut track, ‘Hearts’
Reykjavík duo plug into dreamy, bleep-centric pop with their debut.
19th August 2014
Joanna Gruesome and Perfect Pussy air tracks from forthcoming split release
A new 7″ contains previously unheard material and covers, arriving in comic book form.
19th August 2014
Sinkane reveals ‘New Name’ from forthcoming album
Ahmed Gallab releases his second album on 1st September through City Slang.
19th August 2014
Bestival set to cross the Atlantic for US event?
According to The Telegraph, Rob Da Bank will sign a distribution deal next week.
19th August 2014
Tonight Alive plot European tour dates
The band will be heading out on the road for a string of shows this December.
19th August 2014
Tove Lo to release debut album ‘Queen of the Clouds’ next month
She’s also premiered the video for her new single.
19th August 2014
Are Brand New in the studio with Mike Sapone?
It’s hoped that the band are beginning work on their long-awaited fifth album.
19th August 2014
The Unicorns share unreleased track, ‘Let Me Sleep’
The song features on the re-release of 2003 album, ‘Who Will Cut Our Hair When We’re Gone?’
19th August 2014
Katy B shares new track, ‘Little Red Light’
The singer headlines the Rinse Notting Hill Carnival party.
19th August 2014
Pins announce US tour dates
The band will head Stateside this October.
19th August 2014
Leonard Cohen shares new album details, odd artwork
The legendary songwriter will release his thirteenth studio album, ‘Popular Problems’, this September.
19th August 2014