The Libertines announce intimate Albionay Tour
They’ll be playing a series of small venues around the UK early next year.
10th November 2023
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10th November 2023
The National to play huge Crystal Palace Park show in summer 2024
They’ll be joined by Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Kevin Morby and This Is The Kit.
10th November 2023
Dua Lipa is back with pulsing new single ‘Houdini’
It’s our first taste of an upcoming new project…
10th November 2023
9th November 2023
Confidence Man drop new instrumental cut ‘Firebreak’
It’s a fan favourite from their festival sets, produced by band members Clarence McGuffie and Reggie Goodchild.
9th November 2023
DIY to host magazine workshop as part of Bradford Music Month
We’ll be offering up advice on how to start your own music publication.
9th November 2023
Sleater-Kinney share vulnerable track ‘Say It Like You Mean It’
It’s the latest taste of their forthcoming eleventh album, ‘Little Rope’.
9th November 2023
Focal Point: Jelani Blackman
A steady ascent has seen Jelani Blackman pick up famous collaborators from Gorillaz to Ghetts along the way, but with debut LP ‘The Heart Of It’, the Londoner is standing front and centre.
9th November 2023
Courting return with news of their sophomore album ‘New Last Name’
To mark the news, they’ve shared a new single and details of an upcoming tour.
9th November 2023
Get To Know… Saint Joshua
The AIM Award-approved riser who straddles neo-soul, pop, and RnB with ease.
9th November 2023
8th November 2023
From the beautiful to the bonkers, Iceland Airwaves 2023 is a celebratory showcase of thriving local — and international — talent
Equally dedicated to both sides, it’s exactly what a city festival should be.
8th November 2023
Pillow Queens open up on new track ‘Suffer’
The band are also playing a string of shows around the UK and EU this month.
8th November 2023
Marika Hackman oozes love on new single ‘Slime’
She’s also announced details of an intimate January in-store tour.
8th November 2023
The Magic Circle: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
No one does it quite like King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: a group of freaky sonic adventurers who’ve moulded success into their own shape and become arguably the biggest cult band on the planet. On 25th (!) album ‘The Silver Cord’, they’re adding yet more unexpected strings to their already-bulging bow.
8th November 2023
Jelani Blackman — The Heart Of It
5 Stars
One of the great British debuts of 2023.
8th November 2023
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets — Fronzoli
3-5 Stars
It’s easy to get swept up in the Aussies’ world.
8th November 2023
Baby Queen — Quarter Life Crisis
4 Stars
It finds substance in its shedding of the contrived.
8th November 2023
Chartreuse — Morning Ritual
3 Stars
At points it does seem as if the Midlanders are aware of their own ability to be consumed by their own mellow.
8th November 2023
Oscar Scheller — Coming Of Age
3-5 Stars
A thoroughly 2023 record.
8th November 2023
7th November 2023
Cosmorat bring feisty fun to the latest edition of One Way Or Another showcase
Tonguetied and Sol Child also took to the stage at the second show of our monthly live series with Parallel Lines.
7th November 2023
Cucamaras, Miss Tiny, and cumgirl8 capture the spirit of Mutations Festival 2023
The Brighton weekender is a multi-venue celebration of some of the UK’s most exciting alternative prospects.
7th November 2023
Cardinals share debut single proper ‘Roseland’
The band are set to play DIY’s stage at The Great Escape’s First Fifty showcase next week.
7th November 2023
Heartworms unveils new single and video for ‘May I Comply’
She’s also just been announced as support for The Kills on their 2024 US tour.
7th November 2023
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce 2024 live shows, including UK and Europe dates
The Aussie six-piece will return to the UK and Europe next summer, around their upcoming appearance at Wide Awake in London.
7th November 2023
Felix White is the latest guest on Before They Knew Better
The Maccabee, 86TVs member and podcaster talks Liam Gallagher and growing up with Jessie Ware on DIY’s new podcast episode.
7th November 2023
6th November 2023
Tate McRae announces sophomore album ‘Think Later’
She’s also shared details of a global ‘THINK LATER’ tour for 2024.
6th November 2023
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are DIY’s November 2023 cover stars
Our penultimate issue of 2023 also features IDLES, Jelani Blackman, Sleater-Kinney, Tkay Maidza and loads more.
6th November 2023
4th November 2023
Robbie Williams on reaching out to Lewis Capaldi and mental health in the music industry: “I was berated and belittled and told to pull my socks up”
Speaking candidly to DIY and others ahead of his new Netflix documentary, the pop legend also spoke about his biggest career regrets.
4th November 2023
3rd November 2023
MJ Lenderman to release live album ‘And The Wind (Live And Loose!)’
He’s also shared a new live video for fan favourite ‘You Have Bought Yourself A Boat’.
3rd November 2023
Laufey unveils cover of ‘Christmas Dreaming’
We can’t quite believe it’s that time already, but the first of the festive releases is here!
3rd November 2023
Sevdaliza and Grimes team up for collab track ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’
It tackles the unrealistic expectations that come with being a female artist.
3rd November 2023
Sleater-Kinney announce intimate ‘Little Rope’ album launch show
They’ll be performing select tracks from their upcoming new record.
3rd November 2023
Caity Baser announces new mixtape ‘Still Learning’
She’s also shared details of her biggest ever UK tour, which will be price-capped to improve accessibility.
3rd November 2023
Kevin Abstract — Blanket
2-5 Stars
There are bright spots, but these are few and far between.
3rd November 2023
The Neu Bulletin (Porij, Divorce, Folly Group and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
3rd November 2023
Alex Amor — Super Sonic
3-5 Stars
A showcase of sorts for Alex Amor, with a handful of slightly different directions taken.
3rd November 2023
Tkay Maidza — Sweet Justice
4 Stars
A crowning achievement.
3rd November 2023
Storm Franklin — Loneliness In The Modern World
4 Stars
The duo aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel, but they’re two connoisseurs of it.
3rd November 2023
bar italia - The Twits
3-5 Stars
All those who lapped up ‘Tracey Denim’ will be satisfied here. ‘The Twits’ may yet charm a few more besides.
3rd November 2023
2nd November 2023
The Libertines share new video for latest single ‘Run Run Run’
The track is our first taste of their forthcoming album, ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’.
2nd November 2023
English Teacher, Paris Paloma & more: here’s six of the must-see acts playing at Mutations 2023
The Brighton fest boasts a treasure trove of incredible new acts, who’ll all be playing across the next four days.
2nd November 2023
Ticket sale for Glasto 2024 delayed by two weeks
It’s because many customers didn’t realise that their registration had expired.
2nd November 2023
Green Day announce ‘The Saviors’ global tour
Their 2024 international stadium run will mark 30 years of ‘Dookie’, as well as celebrating the band’s new album.
2nd November 2023
Fazerdaze: “I feel a lot less worried about what people think now”
Just as she embarks on her latest UK/EU tour, we catch up with the New Zealand artist to talk through what her new era holds.
2nd November 2023
Talk Show reveal details of debut album ‘Effigy’
They’ve also announced a series of intimate UK and EU shows.
2nd November 2023
Cat Burns returns with hopeful new track ‘Know That You’re Not Alone’
The BRIT-nominee has recently supported Ed Sheeran and made her Glasto debut.
2nd November 2023
1st November 2023
The Last Dinner Party announce debut album ‘Prelude To Ecstasy’
The buzzy London five-piece have also shared a new single, ‘On Your Side’.
1st November 2023
Get To Know… Lutalo
The Big Thief-approved multi-hyphenate on the unique intimacy of touring.
1st November 2023
Folly Group share latest track ‘I’ll Do What I Can’
The band’s headline UK and EU tour is set to kick off in March next year.
1st November 2023
Divorce drop latest EP cut ‘Eat My Words’
The Notts quartet are set to head out on tour with The Vaccines next spring.
1st November 2023
Porij return with new track ‘You Should Know Me’
They’ve also announced details of an intimate UK tour in the new year.
1st November 2023
UNIVERSITY — Title Track
3-5 Stars
The outfit’s five-song debut EP is akin to experiencing a build of anxiety.
1st November 2023
31st October 2023
DIY’s Essential New (Halloween) Tracks
Tired of the same old Monster Mash? Dive into our curated collection of this year’s best new music to soundtrack spooky season 2023.
31st October 2023
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard put out new single ‘Therapy’
The Cardiff quartet have also announced a series of headline shows for 2024.
31st October 2023
MGMT announce new album ‘Loss Of Life’
You can watch the video for its lead single, ‘Mother Nature’, now.
31st October 2023
CMAT, No Guidnce, yunè pinku and more confirmed to play ESNS 2024
The four-day showcase festival has announced 76 emerging European artists to play its next edition.
31st October 2023
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band announce 2024 European shows
The 22-date run follows The Boss’ triumphant return this summer.
31st October 2023
Mae Muller chats ‘Sorry I’m Late’ and being a teenager on new episode of Before They Knew Better
The pop ledge (and this year’s UK Eurovision entrant) gives us a glimpse back to her early years in London.
31st October 2023
30th October 2023
The Japanese House announces 2024 UK tour
The shows will be in support of her recent acclaimed album, ‘In the End It Always Does’.
30th October 2023
Future Islands share news of upcoming LP ‘People Who Aren’t There Anymore’
It comes hot on the heels of their previous album tour.
30th October 2023
Everything Everything announce new album ‘Mountainhead’
They’ve also shared details for a 2024 UK tour.
30th October 2023
27th October 2023
The Neu Bulletin (Tapir!, Cosmorat, Sarah Meth and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
27th October 2023
Gently Tender share new standalone single ‘Country Folk’
They’re set to embark on a co-headline tour with Naima Bock next month.
27th October 2023
Bob Vylan announce new album ‘Humble As The Sun’
The record’s lead single ‘He’s A Man’ is out now.
27th October 2023
Tapir!: “this project is very much alive”
Creating their own Pilgrim’s progress via a trinity of mythology-fuelled, modern folk EPs, Tapir! are a band firmly in their own lane.
27th October 2023
86TVs release sophomore single ‘Higher Love’ and announce 2024 UK and Ireland tour
The ex-Maccabees shared their debut single ‘Worn Out Buildings’ earlier this year.
27th October 2023
CASISDEAD — Famous Last Words
4-5 Stars
Compelling and engrossing.
27th October 2023
STONE — Punkadonk 2
4 Stars
Both earworms and a summer of flying festival pints await.
27th October 2023
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard — The Silver Cord
4 Stars
Often magnificent and always supremely fun.
27th October 2023
Poppy — Zig
2 Stars
Weak and boring are never words we’d have ever thought apply to Poppy’s music, but alas here we are.
27th October 2023
Gaslight Anthem - History Books
4 Stars
An album that personifies their magic all over again.
27th October 2023
Kojaque — Phantom Of The Afters
4 Stars
An album that sees him at his absolute prime.
27th October 2023
PAWS — PAWS
3-5 Stars
There’s probably just enough of whichever aspect won fans over in the first place to be rewarding.
27th October 2023
26th October 2023
Zara Larsson announces new album ‘Venus’ and confirms 2024 UK and EU tour
It’s set to feature her recent Top 10 hit ‘Can’t Tame Her’.
26th October 2023
Gretel Hänlyn shares new single ‘Cry Me A River’
It also boats Mura Masa on production duties.
26th October 2023
The Beatles announce last ever song ‘Now And Then’
The track will feature all — yes, all — of the Fab Four.
26th October 2023
Viji: “We were conscious of keeping it purposefully raw”
Fall into the fuzzy fug of Vanilla Jenner’s narcotic, ‘90s influenced guitar world.
26th October 2023
piri & tommy drop new track ‘bluetooth’
It arrives ahead of piri’s ‘extra hot’ UK tour next week.
26th October 2023
mxmtoon releases new rework ‘the idea of you (revisited)’
It’s the latest track to be taken from her upcoming project ‘plum blossom (revisted)’.
26th October 2023
Kevin Abstract drops latest track ‘Running Out’
His new album, ‘Blanket’, is out next week.
26th October 2023
Shelf Lives — You Okay?
4 Stars
A gleefully genre-bending exercise in building and releasing tension.
26th October 2023
25th October 2023
Get To Know… Dirt Buyer
Joe Sutkowski talks us through ‘Dirt Buyer II’, an album that’s been three years in the making.
25th October 2023
Black Honey share new single and video for ‘Lemonade’
They’ve also revealed plans for some 2024 ‘Inclusive Extravaganza’ live shows.
25th October 2023
Miles Kane to go on solo ‘One Man Band’ European tour
He’s also shared a new single, ‘Time Of Your Life’.
25th October 2023
The Kills: ‘Til Death Do Them Part
Two halves of a raw rock’n’roll whole, on The Kills’ sixth album ‘God Games’, Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince’s symbiotic spirit is out in full force.
25th October 2023
Peace share new single ‘Happy Cars’
It’s the Birmingham now-duo’s first single since 2018.
25th October 2023
Kaiser Chiefs return with details of new LP, ‘Kaiser Chiefs’ Easy Eighth Album’
The record’s lead single ‘Feeling Alright’ — co-written with Nile Rodgers — is out now.
25th October 2023
Yard Act announce second album ‘Where’s My Utopia?’
The LP’s lead single ‘Dream Job’ is out today.
25th October 2023
Viji — So Vanilla
4 Stars
Whether raising or dropping the tempo, it pieces together the hooky and the hazy cleverly.
25th October 2023
The Kills - God Games
5 Stars
‘God Games’, like its predecessors, has proved worth the wait.
25th October 2023
Egyptian Blue — A Living Commodity
3-5 Stars
A succinct round up of the band’s strengths.
25th October 2023
Sundara Karma - Better Luck Next Time
4 Stars
Charming and nostalgic, like a hug from a warm blanket.
25th October 2023
SIPHO. — PRAYERS & PARANOIA
4 Stars
Where SIPHO. shines brightest is when he’s keeping a little for himself.
25th October 2023
24th October 2023
Green Day announce new album ‘Saviors’
The iconic band have also shared its lead single, ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’.
24th October 2023
Soft Play: Play Time
Back with a new name, a new track and a new BFF of the unlikeliest kind, Isaac Holman and Laurie Vincent are ringing the bell on the next era of Soft Play.
24th October 2023
Loyle Carner shares details of summer 2024 UK shows
He’ll be stopping off in Dublin, Halifax, Manchester, and Glasgow.
24th October 2023
Tapir! announce details of debut album, ‘The Pilgrim, Their God and the King of My Decrepit Mountain’
They’ve also shared a video for their new track ‘My God’ and confirmed 2024 UK headline shows.
24th October 2023
Bastille’s Dan Smith talks David Attenborough, Glasto, and Mr Blobby on Before They Knew Better
On the latest episode of DIY’s new podcast, we sit down with chart topping frontman Dan Smith of Bastille.
24th October 2023
23rd October 2023
King Nun announce 2024 ‘Far Away From The Farm’ UK headline tour
It’s in support of their recently released sophomore album, ‘LAMB’.
23rd October 2023
Like A Prayer: SIPHO.
A debut record full of sonic exploration and social investigation, ‘PRAYERS & PARANOIA’ may come loaded with weight but SIPHO. is rising high.
23rd October 2023
Kurt Vile unveils plans for new EP ‘Back To Moon Beach’
He’s also shared its lead single and announced a string of 2024 North American tour dates.
23rd October 2023