Kendal Calling 2014: Saturday
2ManyDJs in the woods, Frankie & The Heartstrings bring their shop, it’s Saturday at Kendal Calling.
3rd August 2014
Archive
3rd August 2014
Dry The River announce new single, ‘Everlasting Light’
The song features on new album, ‘Alarms in the Heart’.
3rd August 2014
2nd August 2014
Kendal Calling 2014: Friday
Suede, De La Soul and Jimi Goodwin on a train feature on the festival’s opening day.
2nd August 2014
This Week In New Music (2nd August 2014)
Neu picks out the finest tracks, videos and discoveries from the past seven days.
2nd August 2014
1st August 2014
Twin Shadow confirms new album, shares ‘Locked and Loaded’ track
George Lewis Jr. is set to debut new material at Reading & Leeds.
1st August 2014
It’s ‘Bubbles’ on and off stage for Superfood x DIY at The Old Blue Last
The band bring a foam machine to the second of three London dates.
1st August 2014
Watch First Aid Kit cover Jack White’s ‘Love Interruption’
Also — watch the Swedish sisters take on Tenacious D.
1st August 2014
Hear playlounge and Nai Harvest cover each other for new split EP
Dog Knights Productions is releasing a special, flower-shaped vinyl 12″ this August.
1st August 2014
Kendrick Lamar to release new short film, ‘m.A.A.d’
Kahlil Joseph-directed film will get its debut in Los Angeles this August.
1st August 2014
Sam Smith airs new video for ‘I’m Not The Only One’
All-star video features Dianna Agron and Chris Messina.
1st August 2014
Track by Track: Hyde and Beast — Keep Moving
Sunderland’s savviest get into the nitty gritty of their second LP.
1st August 2014
William Arcane shares new single, ‘Stay A While’
Pictures Music signing is schooled in emotion-led electronic pop.
1st August 2014
Marz Leon unveils video for new single, ‘Fire’
Crowned-newcomer lights a match with only her second track.
1st August 2014
A Sunny Day In Glasgow — Sea When Absent
4 Stars
A Sunny Day in Glasgow feeling rosy cheeked, fresh-faced and wide-eyed for the first time in their career.
1st August 2014
Damon Albarn announces second London Royal Albert Hall show
Blur frontman will play a second date in the capital this November.
1st August 2014
The Neu Bulletin (1st August 2014)
SOPHIE, Huntly and Bodega Bay feature in today’s new music guide.
1st August 2014
Closed: Win a signed Superfood x DIY poster ‘zine
We’ve 10 the band scribbled their names on to give away!
1st August 2014
Tracks: Karen O, Foxygen, & More
DIY writers pick out their favourite new tracks from the last seven days
1st August 2014
31st July 2014
Dum Dum Girls schedule North American tour dates
Dee Dee and co. bring their ‘Too True’ debut to the States this autumn.
31st July 2014
Interpol extend 2015 UK and Ireland touring plans
The band have added more shows to their February 2015 run.
31st July 2014
Foxygen — How Can You Really
It’s hard to imagine a song like this ever falling on hard crowds.
31st July 2014
Watch Temples perform ‘Shelter Song’ on Fallon
Wig-out specialists are bringing their ‘Sun Structures’ debut to the States.
31st July 2014
Manchester Orchestra launch mobile cover collection
No, really. The ‘Cope’ band team up with wooden specialists Carved.
31st July 2014
Public Access TV air new video for ‘Rebounder’ single
New Yorkers swear and snarl in their first ever video.
31st July 2014
Bloody Knees live up to their name with ‘Stitches’ track
New song recites this one time Bloody Knees took ‘what goes on tour…’ a bit too far.
31st July 2014
JJ preview new album with ‘Dean & Me’
Drunk and staggering song partly covers Lesley Gore’s ‘It’s My Party’.
31st July 2014
Chance the Rapper, Jessie Ware, Wyclef Jean cover ‘Arthur’ theme tune
Chicago rapper invites friends to “listen to the rhythm, the rhythm of the street” for a special cover.
31st July 2014
Meet Mac DeMarco’s bandmates
Listen to the exciting projects that stem from the weird world of Mac.
31st July 2014
The Neu Bulletin (31st July 2014)
Today’s new music guide features Superfood, The Great Void and Girl Tears.
31st July 2014
Behind The Lens: A guide to Nabil’s videos
Henry Boon runs through the career of Nabil Elderkin, a failed photography student who broke big as a director.
31st July 2014
Joel Compass shares new single, ‘Girlfriends’
Curveball of a new single is a big departure from the Londoner’s gloomy, early tracks.
31st July 2014
Philip Selway shares ‘Coming Up For Air’ video
The track features on the Radiohead drummer’s new solo LP, ‘Weatherhouse’.
31st July 2014
Spoon — They Want My Soul
3 Stars
The sound of a band coming to terms with their current state, their distinct past and foggy future combined like never before.
31st July 2014
The Cribs to record new album with Weezer producer Ric Ocasek
The Cars man was behind Weezer’s Blue and Green albums, and will helm The Cribs’ forthcoming full length.
31st July 2014
Bands and beverages: The New Pornographers and Jenny Lewis launch own drinks
A coffee and a brand of wine mark the latest artist related drink lines.
31st July 2014
Tweedy stream new song, ‘Low Key’
The track features on the pair’s album, ‘Sukirae’, released this autumn.
31st July 2014
Wampire announce ‘Bazaar’ album, stream ‘Wizard Staff’ track
Rocky Tinder and Eric Phipps’ second album is out this October.
31st July 2014
Lil Silva and BANKS collaborate on ‘Don’t You Love’
London producer’s new ‘Mabel’ EP sees him collaborating with the LA star once more.
31st July 2014
Vaults air debut video for ‘Lifespan’ single
London band bring their meticulous approach to a dark and gloomy first clip.
31st July 2014
Lorde to decide on soundtrack for ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1’
New Zealander will also contribute the lead single for the soundtrack.
31st July 2014
GEoRGiA streams ‘Come In’ EP, announces debut London shows
Georgia Barnes’ first EP is an essential listen — it’s out now on Kaya Kaya.
31st July 2014
Circa Waves confirm debut album release early next year
The Scouse band have also set their sights on touring with Rihanna, apparently
31st July 2014
Watch Arcade Fire cover Creedence Clearwater Revival’s ‘Hey Tonight’
The ‘Reflektor’-heads continue their tradition of covering songs devoted to a certain city.
31st July 2014
30th July 2014
Talons — New Topographics
4 Stars
Not quite as loud, but just as enthrallingly intense.
30th July 2014
Kult Country crash waves of feedback in their ‘Trembling Moon’ video
Manchester band play DIY’s Argyll Stage at Beacons Festival this August.
30th July 2014
Kwabs: “I’m looking forward to having people hear it”
London artist is readying his debut album — there’s another collaboration with SOHN in the works.
30th July 2014
Paperwhite unveil new track, ‘Take Me Back’
Brooklyn duo’s latest track is their most immediate to date.
30th July 2014
East India Youth: “The framework’s there — everything’s written”
William Doyle confirms the follow-up to debut ‘Total Strife Forever’ is well on its way.
30th July 2014
Shy Girls and Jagwar Ma’s Jona Ma collaborate on ‘All For Show’ track
Standalone track was recorded over two days in London.
30th July 2014
Damon Albarn shares ‘Sister Rust’ track, blames heat on lack of a Blur album
He’s also just announced a date at the London Royal Albert Hall.
30th July 2014
Watch Jonny Greenwood showcase a new song, ‘Skip Loop’
Performance took place with the London Contemporary Orchestra at Camden Roundhouse.
30th July 2014
J Mascis streams ‘Wide Awake’ track, featuring Cat Power
Dinosaur Jr. frontman’s latest recruits the vocals of Chan Marshall.
30th July 2014
FKA twigs previews debut album with ‘Pendulum’
Londoner’s ‘LP1’ debut is out this August.
30th July 2014
The Neu Bulletin (30th July 2014)
Today’s new music guide features FAMY, Janette Moon and Tama Gucci.
30th July 2014
Foxygen: “We lived through every single rock ‘n roll cliche”
Following a turbulent 2013, Foxygen are ready to be a band again — read their first interview around new album ‘…And Star Power’.
30th July 2014
OFF Festival 2014
A festival that’s looking like one of the most enthralling and exhilarating events of the year.
30th July 2014
Real Estate travel the world in ‘Had to Hear’ video
It’s all smiles for Martin Courtney and co. in their new clip.
30th July 2014
The Gaslight Anthem debut ‘Rollin’ And Tumblin’’ video
The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Get Hurt’, due next month.
30th July 2014
The Acid announce September European tour
Ry X and co. will play London’s Oval Space as part of an autumn run of dates.
30th July 2014
Foo Fighters’ new album is 100% complete
Follow-up to 2011’s ‘Wasting Light’ is out this November.
30th July 2014
Lana Del Rey unveils new video for ‘Ultraviolence’
Hazy wedding day click matches up with the title-track on Lana’s new album.
30th July 2014
BANKS makes statement on Neon Jungle’s use of ‘Waiting Game’
LA singer expresses surprise about the song’s use: “I was never asked.”
30th July 2014
Janelle Monáe wins Obama’s affection, shares ‘Electric Lady’ video
A Presidential message of approval seals the deal on this new clip.
30th July 2014
Alvvays cruise the Atlantic in ‘Archie, Marry Me’ video
Canadians take to the seas ahead of their DIY Presents gig in London.
30th July 2014
Mac DeMarco becomes face of American Apparel, shares ‘Chamber of Reflection’ video
A guest star dons a Homer Simpson mask in this tripped-out display.
30th July 2014
Peace preview their second album with ‘Lost On Me’
Birmingham band’s follow-up to ‘In Love’ is prepped for late 2014.
30th July 2014
Foxygen announce new album ‘… And Star Power’, share ‘How Can You Really’
Plus read the band’s first interview about the new record on DIY.
30th July 2014
Summer Camp — Beyond Clueless OST
4 Stars
An album that doesn’t celebrate teenage culture, but exposes the cracks in its facade.
30th July 2014
Gerard Way announces debut solo album ‘Hesitant Alien’
The former My Chemical Romance frontman will release his first solo record this September.
30th July 2014
29th July 2014
Adult Jazz — Gist Is
4 Stars
A record of intriguing, ear-catching pop music.
29th July 2014
Secret Garden Party 2014
As the festival becomes less and less of a secret each year, it also seems to shines brighter with every outlandish endeavour.
29th July 2014
The Neu Bulletin (29th July 2014)
DIY’s new music tips include Neon Waltz, Chalk and FUNKTIONSLUST.
29th July 2014
Kendal Calling 2014
DIY speaks to Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison and previews the best acts playing the Lake District.
29th July 2014
Foo Fighters to headline London The Invictus Games concert
Dave Grohl and co. front a bill that’s jostling to be the most diverse, insane ever.
29th July 2014
Kate Boy unveil new single, ‘Self Control’
Stockholm group are sharing the first single from their debut album.
29th July 2014
Watch Conor Oberst perform ‘Hundreds of Ways’ on Letterman
Bright Eyes songwriter’s ‘Upside Down Mountain’ solo LP is out now.
29th July 2014
See The National perform at Swiss festival, Paléo
The band’s set in full can be streamed online.
29th July 2014
Sivu covers Frank Sinatra’s ‘Strangers In The Night’
James Page is fast-approaching summer festival dates, including Reading and Leeds.
29th July 2014
BANKS unveils new ‘Beggin For Thread’ video
LA singer gets extra dramatic in a slightly NSFW clip.
29th July 2014
Panic! At The Disco unveil ‘Girls/Girls/Boys’ video
The track features on the band’s latest album, ‘Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die!’.
29th July 2014
Watch Jenny Lewis perform ‘Just One of the Guys’ on Fallon
Viral backing dancers joined the former Rilo Kiley singer on stage.
29th July 2014
White Lung schedule November 2014 UK dates
Mish Way and co. take ‘Deep Fantasy’ on the road this winter.
29th July 2014
You Me At Six reveal new video for ‘Room To Breathe’
The band’s new video contains footage from 48 live shows around the world.
29th July 2014
Owl John - Owl John
3 Stars
An interesting insight into a accomplished musician’s repertoire.
29th July 2014
Rae Morris and Jack Garratt confirmed for BBC Introducing Reading & Leeds line-up
Newly announced stage is devoted to new music from August 22nd-24th.
29th July 2014
El‑P and Killer Mike preview new ‘Run The Jewels’ LP
Listen to a snippet of ‘Blockbuster Night Part 1’ now.
29th July 2014
Cymbals Eat Guitars share ‘Warning’ track from new album
Corrosive new track features on the band’s ‘LOSE’ LP.
29th July 2014
Watch footage from Superfood’s storming London Social gig
Birmingham band’s free gigs continue with a DIY Presents gig at The Old Blue Last.
29th July 2014
TV on the Radio confirm new album, ‘Seeds’
Out this autumn, this’ll be the band’s first record since the death of Gerard Smith.
29th July 2014
Fucked Up announce ‘Glass Boys’ 7” series, share new tracks
Canadian band are stopping short at their colossal 2014 LP.
29th July 2014
Beck airs new ‘Heart is a Drum’ video
New video sees lots of mini Beck’s trying to keep track of each other.
29th July 2014
Fantastic Fantastic share debut single, ‘Houses’
Micke & Kris are on the charm offensive with their first single.
29th July 2014
Spoon stream ‘They Want My Soul’ album in full
Britt Daniel and co.‘s latest release is out 4th August on Anti-.
29th July 2014
28th July 2014
The Neu Bulletin (28th July 2014)
Nudes, Spies and new Austin band Zettajoule feature in DIY’s new music delivery.
28th July 2014
Beacons Festival confirms 2014 stage times
Skipton fest is just under two weeks away, with DIY hosting the Argyll Stage.
28th July 2014
Elbow’s Guy Garvey readies solo material
Frontman is putting the initial works into a “side-project on the go,” he confirms.
28th July 2014
The Gaslight Anthem stream ‘Stay Vicious’ track from new album
New Jersy band’s ‘Get Hurt’ album is out this August.
28th July 2014
Danny Brown and The Avalanches have collaborated on new material
Australian act’s follow-up to ‘Since I Left You’ is thirteen years in the making.
28th July 2014
Sunboy return with ‘Nu Religion’ single
Psych newcomers’ latest follows one of the best singles of 2013, ‘Highway Screamin”
28th July 2014
SOPHIE announces new single, streams ‘LEMONADE’
Enigmatic producer’s hotly-anticipated new single is out this August.
28th July 2014