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24th June 2014
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24th June 2014
Arctic Monkeys expand world tour, announce North America dates
Sheffield bunch are still on the road repping their ‘AM’ release.
24th June 2014
FKA Twigs airs new track, ‘Two Weeks’
Listen to a stirring preview of the debut FKA Twigs album, ‘LP1’.
24th June 2014
Watch a posthumous video for The Child of Lov’s ‘One Day’
Damon Albarn-featuring track arrives six months after Martijn Teerlinck’s death.
24th June 2014
JAWS air old-school video for ‘Be Slowly’
Birmingham band pack the sunnies and the floppy fringes into their new clip.
24th June 2014
Pulled Apart By Horses plot European tour with Dr. Martens
The band will kick off in Paris on 8th September.
24th June 2014
Twin Shadow announces the ‘Eclipse Tour’
Fall dates follow appearances at Reading & Leeds festivals.
24th June 2014
Brody Dalle gets covered in gunge for the ‘Don’t Mess With Me’ video
Watch the ‘Diploid Love’-penner face all manner of obstacles in her new clip.
24th June 2014
Watch Broken Bells perform ‘Control’ on Letterman
See James Mercer and Danger Mouse run through a highlight from ‘After The Disco’.
24th June 2014
Vans Warped Tour not returning to the UK this year
The festival’s founder says they “couldn’t get a line up together”.
24th June 2014
Reading Festival Friday day tickets sell out
The day is headlined by Paramore and Queens of the Stone Age.
24th June 2014
Ballet School — Cherish
‘Cherish’ has this strange ability to reach another level, over and over again.
24th June 2014
George Ezra streams ‘Wanted On Voyage’ debut in full
Listen to the debut George Ezra LP a week ahead of release.
24th June 2014
FKA Twigs unveils Nabil-directed ‘Two Weeks’ video
Stunning gold draped video previews debut album ‘LP1’.
24th June 2014
Parakeet stream new ‘Pink Noise’ EP in full
Listen in full to the London fuzz-addicts’ new EP ahead of its Marshall Teller release.
24th June 2014
Hozier announces self-titled debut album
Irish songwriter self-recorded a debut album in his attic. Fancy that.
24th June 2014
Slow Magic previews new album with ‘Girls’ single
Masked producer follows up 2012 debut ‘Triangle’ this year.
24th June 2014
Esben and the Witch confirm third album ‘A New Nature’
The Brighton trio will follow up 2013’s ‘Wash the Sins Not Only the Face’ this September.
24th June 2014
Watch Kwabs cover Michael Jackson’s ‘I Can’t Help It’ for Radio 1Xtra
London newcomer took on a MJ classic post-the release of his ‘Pray For Love’ EP.
24th June 2014
23rd June 2014
Bombay Bicycle Club air new ‘Come To’ video
Jack Steadman and co. are set to play Glastonbury this weekend.
23rd June 2014
Icona Pop unveil new single ‘Get Lost’
Swedish duo are following up their self-titled debut album with a new single.
23rd June 2014
Jamie xx — All Under One Roof Raving
It represents the idea that music can build movements, from the underground and beyond.
23rd June 2014
Lucy Rose returns with free giveaway track, ‘Cover Up’
New track previews Lucy Rose’s second album, due out early 2015.
23rd June 2014
Royal Blood announce self-titled debut album
Brighton duo’s first work lands just in time for Reading & Leeds festivals.
23rd June 2014
Michael Eavis reveals that Prince nearly played Glastonbury 2014
Glasto organiser confirms that Prince pulled out after being heavily rumoured to play.
23rd June 2014
New DIY Weekly out now, feat. George Ezra, Candy Hearts, Gaslight Anthem & More
DIY’s free Weekly edition is available on Apple, Android and online.
23rd June 2014
Spoon announce November European tour
Band’s eighth album ‘They Want My Soul’ is out this August.
23rd June 2014
UK Singles Chart to include streaming figures from July
A hundred streams will count for one purchase in the new chart rules.
23rd June 2014
The Neu Bulletin (23rd June 2014)
DIY’s new music tips today include Glass Animals, Childsaint and The Golden Dregs.
23rd June 2014
Closed: Win tickets for Arcade Fire at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time, Hyde Park
Arcade Fire will play the London park on 3rd July, and you could be there.
23rd June 2014
Happyness: “There was a lot of weird screaming”
Haunted churches, songs about Jesus — South London band Happyness have a debut album like no other.
23rd June 2014
George Ezra: “This is the most bonkers time of my life”
George Ezra likes travelling, taking the piss out of himself and avoiding seriousness like it’s the plague. All in the name of escapism.
23rd June 2014
Sharon Van Etten confirms North American, European tour dates
Shows back up the release of ‘Are We There’, Sharon Van Etten’s new album.
23rd June 2014
Poliça: “I’m scared, to be honest”
Channy Leaneagh looks ahead to Glastonbury and a special DIY Presents Poliça show.
23rd June 2014
Watch Liars’ faces melt in the new ‘Pro Anti Anti’ video
Angus Andrew and Aaron Hemphill turn into molten ruins in this new clip.
23rd June 2014
The Vaselines announce run of UK dates
Glasgow group are releasing ‘V For Vaselines’ this September.
23rd June 2014
Owen Pallett announces Autumn tour dates
Also: Listen to a new remix of ‘Song For Five & Six’ by Spinn and the late DJ Rashad.
23rd June 2014
BEA streams new standalone track, ‘Safe Ground’
Listen to the Amsterdam newcomer’s fresh-faced new track.
23rd June 2014
Shabazz Palaces preview new album with ‘#CAKE’
Ishmael Butler project releases ‘Lese Majesty’ this July.
23rd June 2014
Ibeyi announce Richard Russell-produced debut single ‘Oya’
Newly signed to XL — say hello to French Cuban twins Naomi and Lisa-Kainde Diaz.
23rd June 2014
Ballet School announce ‘The Dew Lasts An Hour’ LP, stream ‘Cherish’
Listen to the lead track from Berlin band Ballet School’s new album on Bella Union.
23rd June 2014
Zola Jesus gives away new single, ‘Dangerous Days’
Nika Danilova’s fourth album is out this October.
23rd June 2014
Radiohead’s Phil Selway to release new solo album ‘Weatherhouse’
Drummer is set to follow-up ‘Familial’ this autumn.
23rd June 2014
Rustie previews new album ‘Green Language’ with ‘Raptor’
Scotland producer backs up his 2011 Warp debut with a new LP this August.
23rd June 2014
Julian Casablancas + The Voidz announce debut album, ‘Tyranny’
The record will be released by Casablancas’ own Cult Records.
23rd June 2014
Blink-182 announce one-off London date
The Reading & Leeds headliners will perform at Brixton Academy in early August.
23rd June 2014
22nd June 2014
Camden Crawl 2014: Saturday
The second day featured the DIY stage, headlined by Johnny Foreigner.
22nd June 2014
Flowers announce debut album, ‘Do What You Want To, It’s What You Should Do’
The record will be released this September via Fortuna Pop.
22nd June 2014
Au Revoir Simone plan remix album, ‘Spectrums’
The digital collection features contributions from the likes of NZCA/Lines and Friendly Fires’ Jack Savidge.
22nd June 2014
Brand New tease new material in website update
The cult Long Island noise-makers claim “a lot has gone on the last few weeks”
22nd June 2014
Cut Copy share ‘Meet Me In a House of Love’ video
The song features on the Aussies’ 2013 album, ‘Free Your Mind’.
22nd June 2014
21st June 2014
Camden Crawl 2014: Friday
Catch up with the first half of the event in pictorial form.
21st June 2014
Jamie xx airs new single, ‘All Under One Roof Raving’
London producer has also confirmed a second appearance at Glastonbury 2014.
21st June 2014
Sam Smith set for US chart success with ‘In The Lonely Hour’
Lana Del Rey may beat him to Number 1, but the UK singer is aiming for a high ranking debut next week.
21st June 2014
Isle of Wight Festival 2014
A mix of pop, rock and everything in between takes over the south coast island for the weekend.
21st June 2014
This Week In New Music (21st June 2014)
Neu looks back on the past seven days of new music, with highlights from Broods and Deers.
21st June 2014
20th June 2014
Laura Welsh streams new single ‘Break The Fall’
London songwriter’s building on a recent Gorgon City guest spot.
20th June 2014
Blessa preview new EP with ‘Island Minding’ track
Listen to a new track from the Sheffield band’s ‘Love Is An Evol Word’ EP.
20th June 2014
George Ezra unveils ‘Blame It On Me’ video
George Ezra’s ‘Wanted on Voyage’ album is out 30th June.
20th June 2014
Menace Beach return with fizzing ‘Tennis Court’ single
Leeds group deliver zero faults with a new single out this September.
20th June 2014
Lucius announce October tour, release new single
‘Tempest’ is taken from the band’s debut album, ‘Wildewoman’.
20th June 2014
Cold Specks unveils video for new single, ‘Absisto’
The track features on Al’s new album, ‘Neuroplasticity’.
20th June 2014
George Ezra fronts up next week’s DIY Weekly
Bristol’s brave voyager fronts DIY’s free digital weekly, out Monday 23rd June.
20th June 2014
The Xcerts announce new single, ‘Shaking in the Water’
The trio return with a recorded version of the long-time live staple.
20th June 2014
Arcade Fire, Mac DeMarco nominated for Polaris Music Prize 2014
A newly announced longlist features Solids, Pup, Owen Pallett and loads more.
20th June 2014
See Scott Hutchison perform Frightened Rabbit’s ‘Poke’ on US television
Watch the Frightened Rabbit frontman perform on the last ever The Pete Holmes Show.
20th June 2014
Metallica ready themselves for Glastonbury with ‘Lords of Summer’ track
Headliners are set to play Worthy Farm on Saturday 28th June.
20th June 2014
New York’s Museum of Modern Art announces Björk exhibition
The retrospective will run from 7th March until 7th June next year.
20th June 2014
Young Fathers win Scottish Album of the Year with ‘Tape Two’
Edinburgh trio beat Chvrches and Mogwai to a prize of £20,000.
20th June 2014
Lizzo shares ‘Bus Passes and Happy Meals’ video
The single, taken from debut solo album, ‘Lizzobangers’ is released 18th August.
20th June 2014
Caribou and Mogwai to headline Bristol’s Simple Things Festival
October fest also features Eagulls and Zomby on its two-night bill.
20th June 2014
Out On The Floor: Part 3 — Taking Back The Night
DIY’s Gareth Ware investigates the current state of the indie clubnight — the final part looks to the future.
20th June 2014
Closed: Win Chromeo’s new album ‘White Women’ on vinyl
The duo released their newest effort earlier this year, and we’ve five copies to give away.
20th June 2014
The Neu Bulletin (20th June 2014)
Neu’s new music guide featured Baked, Slaves, God Damn and Eternally Dizzy.
20th June 2014
Tracks: Alt‑J, Jessie Ware & More
DIY Writers pick out their favourite tracks of the last seven days
20th June 2014
School of Seven Bells tease ‘I Got Knocked Down (But I’ll Get Up)’ video
The track was recorded by the late Benjamin Curtis while receiving treatment in hospital.
20th June 2014
19th June 2014
How To Dress Well — What Is This Heart?
4 Stars
An artist who is more determined than ever.
19th June 2014
Waylayers to headline free London DIY Presents gig this June
East London trio are topping a bill on 28th June.
19th June 2014
Hundred Waters revisit trip to Arcosanti with ‘Out Alee’ video
Florida group launched their second album in a strange Arizona town — see footage now.
19th June 2014
FKA Twigs airs new ‘Tw-ache’ performance video.
Watch an in-sync dance routine ahead of FKA Twigs’ ‘LP1’.
19th June 2014
Watch Tove Lo play ‘(Habits) Stay High’ on Seth Meyers
Stockholm songwriter made her US TV debut last night (18th June).
19th June 2014
Fat White Family announce biggest UK headline shows to date
‘The Tour of Tenderness’ takes place this summer, including dates with The Growlers.
19th June 2014
Broods — Mother & Father
Broods express their family connection with brilliant honesty.
19th June 2014
Alt‑J — Hunger of the Pine
‘Hunger of the Pine’ maintains their ability to surprise, and then some.
19th June 2014
Wild Beasts air new Kate Moross-directed ‘Mecca’ video
Acid-washed clip keeps things in ‘The Present Tense’.
19th June 2014
Watch Young Fathers make their US television debut on Kimmel
Scottish troupe performed ‘Get Up’ and ‘Low’ on Kimmel.
19th June 2014
Watch Sam Smith play ‘Stay With Me’ on Letterman
Watch the London singer run through a highlight from ‘In The Lonely Hour’.
19th June 2014
Broods unveil new single ‘Mother & Father’
Sibling duo keep it in the family on an emotional new single.
19th June 2014
Gengahr to support Alvvays at DIY Presents gig
London four-piece just rounded off a tour with Wolf Alice — see them play this August.
19th June 2014
Coldplay race through Sydney streets in the ‘A Sky Full Of Stars’ video
Watch Chris Martin parades round Australia with a drum on his back.
19th June 2014
Interpol preview new album with ‘Anywhere’ live video
First taste of ‘El Pintor’ was filmed during a show at Brixton Academy.
19th June 2014
Ghostpoet, James Bay, Theo Parrish & more to play Latitude 2014
Suffolk fest expands its bill, headlined by Two Door Cinema Club, Damon Albarn and The Black Keys.
19th June 2014
Austra air new ‘Habitat’ video
New video is set in a seedy motel, linking up with the new ‘Habitat’ EP.
19th June 2014
Deers air boozy, smoke-filled video for their debut ‘Bamboo’ single
Madrid rock ‘n roll newcomers are releasing their first single this July.
19th June 2014
alt‑J on Miley Cyrus sample: “It just adds that unexpected element”
New track ‘Hunger of the Pine’ originally started life as a Miley Cyrus remix.
19th June 2014
Download 2014
The massive heavy rock festival hosts bands from the ear-splittingly loud to the, well, a bit less loud.
19th June 2014
The Antlers: “The flaws are what make it human”
The Antlers’ new album, ‘Familiars’, sees the band take a new approach to narrative.
19th June 2014
Plague Vendor: “I just can’t stop thinking about dark stuff”
California’s darkest souls Plague Vendor shed light on their blistering full-length ‘Free to Eat’.
19th June 2014
The Neu Bulletin (19th June 2014)
Neu’s batch of new music tips picks out Holy Milk, Wand and Champions League.
19th June 2014
18th June 2014
Eaux — Plastics
3 Stars
An album which blurs the line between retro and futuristic techno.
18th June 2014