King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce new album and Wide Awake Festival headline slot
Their forthcoming LP ‘The Silver Cord’ is out next month.
3rd October 2023
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3rd October 2023
Introducing DIY’s brand new podcast — Before They Knew Better!
Each week, we’ll be chatting to a different star guest about the wins, woes and wtfs of their youth.
3rd October 2023
Palace are back with news of forthcoming EP ‘Part II — Nightmares & Ice Cream’
The project has been teased with its lead single, ‘Rabid Dog’.
3rd October 2023
2nd October 2023
Lola Young shares new track ‘Conceited’
The single follows the release of the BRIT-nominee’s recent project ‘My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves Completely’.
2nd October 2023
The Last Dinner Party announce night at London’s Roundhouse
It’ll be the theatrical five-piece’s biggest headline show to date.
2nd October 2023
Joey Maxwell announces ‘don’t know how to feel about this’ EP
He’s also shared the project’s lead single, ‘shoelaces’.
2nd October 2023
29th September 2023
The Neu Bulletin (O., Eaves Wilder, Human Interest and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
29th September 2023
Holly Humberstone announces UK and EU headline tour
Her debut album ‘Paint My Bedroom Black’ hits shelves next month.
29th September 2023
PinkPantheress drops latest single ‘Mosquito’
The track also arrives accompanied by a star-studded music video.
29th September 2023
Olivia Dean shares ‘Ladies Room’ single and EP
The title track is taken from Olivia’s Mercury Prize shortlisted debut album ‘Messy’.
29th September 2023
28th September 2023
Sky Ferreira announces ‘Masochism’ 2024 UK tour
The Californian synth-popper returns to these shores next March.
28th September 2023
Will Joseph Cook drops latest track ‘Born To Lose’
He’ll be celebrating the release of his upcoming mixtape with an intimate London show next month.
28th September 2023
Sophie May: “If people can find some comfort in what I do, then that’s a great thing”
Confessional tales with a splash of dry humour from the 24-year-old Londoner.
28th September 2023
Two Door Cinema Club are back with synth-led single ‘Sure Enough’
The indie stalwarts have also announced new tour dates for the UK and North America.
28th September 2023
Debby Friday releases new single ‘let u in’
It follows her debut album, ‘GOOD LUCK’, which arrived earlier this year.
28th September 2023
The Murder Capital share latest track ‘Heart In The Hole’
Their headline European tour kicks off next month.
28th September 2023
KEG return with new cut ‘Quip Quash’
They’ve also shared UK headline dates for later this year.
28th September 2023
The Streets unveil new single ‘Each Day Gives’
It’s taken from the upcoming new album, which will also be accompanied by a feature film.
28th September 2023
27th September 2023
Eaves Wilder releases latest track ‘Freefall’
She’s also announced a new headline show at London’s Colours next month.
27th September 2023
Grove shares news of new EP ‘Pl*y’
It’ll act as a companion project to this year’s ‘P*W*R’.
27th September 2023
Ben Gregory announces upcoming EP ‘Bodied’
He’s also set to play a London headline show in November.
27th September 2023
Get To Know… HONEYMOAN
We dive into frontwoman Alison Rachel’s various creative outlets, the burgeoning South African scene, and the trio’s imminent debut album.
27th September 2023
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes announce new album ‘Dark Rainbow’
They’ve also shared its lead single and details of an international headline tour.
27th September 2023
King Nun — LAMB
4 Stars
Tethered to their own driving core of exploring the increasingly-complex human psyche.
27th September 2023
hemlocke springs - going…going…GONE!
4 Stars
A charming showcase of cut-and-paste pop.
27th September 2023
Jorja Smith - Falling or flying
4-5 Stars
A record unafraid to run off in different directions.
27th September 2023
Cherry Glazerr — I Don’t Want You Anymore
4 Stars
There’s a variety of sonic colour on display, although the predominant mode is something slower and more atmospheric.
27th September 2023
HONEYMOAN — Sorry Like You Mean It
3 Stars
For all the record’s willingness to explore, the songs’ deeper sentiments are often lost in its pilgrimage for heterogeneity.
27th September 2023
Animal Collective — Isn’t It Now
3 Stars
As their longest album to date, it’s hard to shift any accusations of self-indulgence.
27th September 2023
Lucia & The Best Boys — Burning Castles
3-5 Stars
A mixed bag, but one that suggests their stride isn’t far out of reach.
27th September 2023
Mae Muller - Sorry I’m Late
4 Stars
Exploring a series of experiences through her own personal lens.
27th September 2023
26th September 2023
Matt Maltese releases latest single ‘The Earth Is A Very Small Dot’
He’s also announced a series of tour dates around the UK, Europe, and North America.
26th September 2023
The 12 best new artists of Reeperbahn 2023, ft English Teacher, Deadletter, Penelope Scott and more
It was another vintage year for the multi-venue Hamburg soiree.
26th September 2023
Blonde Redhead share double single and short film ‘Sit Down For Dinner Pts 1 & 2’
The trio’s new album of the same name is out this week.
26th September 2023
Samantha Urbani: “This album ended up being this intense, unexpected healing process”
On the cusp of releasing her debut solo album, Samantha Urbani speaks about the decade since the breakup of Friends, the loss that drove her away from music, and the community that brought her back.
26th September 2023
Bingo Fury is back with new single ‘Power Drill’
He’s also announced his signing to independent label state51.
26th September 2023
Folly Group announce forthcoming debut album ‘Down There!’
They’ve also shared a new single from the record and confirmed a headline UK tour.
26th September 2023
Boygenius announce surprise EP ‘the rest’
The four track project will hit shelves next month.
26th September 2023
Arlo Parks shares new video for album track ‘Purple Phase’
It follows the release of her debut book The Magic Border.
26th September 2023
Empress Of teams up with Rina Sawayama for new track ‘Kiss Me’
It’s her first new music since last year’s ‘Save Me’ EP.
26th September 2023
25th September 2023
Big Special play tiny but ferocious gig at Billy’s Cafe to celebrate new single ‘Desperate Breakfast’
The Midlands duo played a special one-off show in the Bethnal Green café and we caught all the action.
25th September 2023
Get To Know… Hailey Knox
To mark the recent launch of Focusrite’s Scarlett 4th Gen range, we chat to the LA-based pop singer about her recent tracks, and being involved in the campaign.
25th September 2023
Under The Skin: yeule
An artist continuously evolving and shapeshifting, the next move from multi-hyphenate yeule marks another bold chapter in the story so far.
25th September 2023
Lynks drops bouncing single ‘New Boyfriend’
They’ve also announced plans for a headline tour of the UK.
25th September 2023
Katy J Pearson shares latest The Wicker Man cover, ‘Fire Leap’
The new track also features Drug Store Romeos, Wet Leg, and Sarah Meth.
25th September 2023
Yard Act announce Dream Job UK and EU tour
The quartet will be hitting the road in Spring next year.
25th September 2023
22nd September 2023
The Neu Bulletin (HotWax, Talk Show, STONE and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
22nd September 2023
Mae Muller: Tunnel Vision
From the ashes of a less than ideal Eurovision result, Mae Muller has emerged as a likely candidate for the crown of Britain’s next big pop girly. On her debut album ‘Sorry I’m Late’, she’s ready to stake her claim.
22nd September 2023
Creeper share synth-laden new single ‘Black Heaven’
They’ll be heading out on their ‘Sacred Blasphemy’ headline tour in November.
22nd September 2023
Holly Humberstone releases latest pre-album single ‘Into Your Room’
Her forthcoming debut LP ‘Paint My Bedroom Black’ lands next month.
22nd September 2023
Katie Gregson-Macleod announces forthcoming ‘Big Red’ EP
She’s also released its lead single and shared details of a ‘Big Red’ tour.
22nd September 2023
blink-182 share new single ‘One More Time’ & confirm new album
The trio’s first new record together since Tom Delonge rejoined the band is due out next month.
22nd September 2023
Bastille share official video for Hans Zimmer version of ‘Pompeii’
Their collaboration with the iconic composer is in celebration of the track’s tenth anniversary.
22nd September 2023
Dylan drops new song ‘Rebel Child’
She’s also announced rescheduled tour dates for the UK and Europe.
22nd September 2023
Chappell Roan — The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess
4 Stars
Full throttle into messy, emotional fun.
22nd September 2023
21st September 2023
Dorian Electra: Star Treatment
What’s the price of fame, asks hyperpop pioneer Dorian Electra? According to third album ‘Fanfare’, it might just be a five dollar Minion with a strap-on.
21st September 2023
YOWL: “Our idea of what our album might sound like has changed a lot over the years”
We speak to the South London five-piece about the journey to releasing their debut record, ‘Milksick’.
21st September 2023
Lauran Hibberd releases personal new single ‘I Suck At Grieving’
She’s heading across the pond this autumn for a string of North American and Australian live dates.
21st September 2023
Troye Sivan drops new track ‘Got Me Started’
His forthcoming album arrives next month.
21st September 2023
Bleachers return with new single ‘Modern Girl’
It’s the first hint of what to expect from a forthcoming album, and features on the latest Sex Education soundtrack too.
21st September 2023
20th September 2023
Big Special release new single ‘Desperate Breakfast’
They’ve also announced a run of UK shows in December.
20th September 2023
Kim Petras — Problématique
3 Stars
Without a proper roll-out, it’s chained to its history.
20th September 2023
FIZZ: “We’re really big on storytelling beyond songs”
An effervescent mix of personality and pizazz, meet the supergroup pushing pop music into a whole new universe, quite literally.
20th September 2023
Sleaford Mods to release new EP ‘More UK Grim’
The project will land ahead of the duo’s UK and European shows this autumn.
20th September 2023
STONE share news of new EP ‘Punkadonk 2’
The Scouse quartet have also dropped a new single and announced tour dates supporting DMA’S.
20th September 2023
Deap Vally announce final release, ‘SISTRIONIX 2.0’ and farewell tour
The LA-based duo will put out their last LP — a re-recorded version of their debut — in 2024.
20th September 2023
Doechii shares new track ‘Pacer’
She’s set to support Doja Cat on a string of North American dates later this year.
20th September 2023
Get To Know… ratbag
She’s an artist like very few others — welcome to the weird and wonderful world of ratbag.
20th September 2023
The Vaccines are back with news of a new album, ‘Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations’
The beloved indie band have also shared its first single and announced details of a UK and European tour.
20th September 2023
Bill Ryder-Jones returns to announce new album ‘Iechyd Da’
It’s the songwriter’s first LP in five years.
20th September 2023
Picture Parlour, Trout, and Cardinals will take to the DIY stage for The Great Escape’s First Fifty launch
Showcasing some of this year’s most exciting new artists, the pre-festival knees up will also see performances from King Isis, Big Special, Oscar Browne and many more.
20th September 2023
The National - Laugh Track
4 Stars
The mood is subdued but not downcast, just as was the case on its predecessor.
20th September 2023
Stephen Sanchez — Angel Face
3-5 Stars
Unfortunately, it ultimately fumbles as an introduction.
20th September 2023
The Wytches — Our Guest Can’t Be Named
4 Stars
A wave-ride of glorious surf-sludge.
20th September 2023
Samantha Urbani — Showing Up
4 Stars
Eschewing six-strings and the zeitgeist sounds like it’s been fun.
20th September 2023
yeule — Softscars
3-5 Stars
A touching third act.
20th September 2023
underscores — Wallsocket
4-5 Stars
For the most part, ‘Wallsocket’ is the sound of an artist operating entirely, brilliantly on their own terms.
20th September 2023
Bleach Lab — Lost In A Rush Of Emptiness
4 Stars
A debut of dreamy loveliness.
20th September 2023
FIDLAR share new track ‘Nudge’, schedule UK tour dates
The Californian punks will return to our shores for a seven-date tour this November.
20th September 2023
19th September 2023
Kylie Minogue — Tension
5 Stars
There’s no pretension to its greatness — just our Kylie.
19th September 2023
Vagabon: Sweet Release
In the wake of an intense period of loss and grieving, Lætitia Tamko experienced an unexpected sense of freedom on the other side. The result is third album, ‘Sorry I Haven’t Called’.
19th September 2023
Talk Show drop newest track ‘Closer’
It’s the first taste of an upcoming longer project due next year.
19th September 2023
HotWax announce new EP ‘Invite Me, Kindly’
They’ve also shared another track from the project, ‘Phone Machine’.
19th September 2023
Crawlers release new track ‘Would You Come To My Funeral’
The band’s UK and European headline tour kicks off this week.
19th September 2023
Viji shares new single and video for ‘Karaoke’
Her debut album ‘So Vanilla’ lands next month via Speedy Wunderground.
19th September 2023
18th September 2023
Griff schedules special London headline show for next month
The BRIT Rising Star winner will perform at London’s EartH next month.
18th September 2023
Katie Gregson-Macleod shares video for new single ‘Your Ex’
The track marks the singer’s first new material since her 2022 EP ‘songs written for piano’.
18th September 2023
English Teacher, Geese & more to play the DIY Stage at Reeperbahn 2023
We’ll once again be taking over Hamburg’s iconic venue Molotow Club for an evening of ace new music.
18th September 2023
English Teacher: “We’re really excited about playing Hamburg”
This week, DIY are heading to Hamburg to host a stacked bill of exciting new artists at Reeperbahn Festival, including Leeds favourites English Teacher.
18th September 2023
Prima Queen and Shanghai Baby shine at the latest SON Estrella Galicia showcase
For those in the know, these events are fast becoming some of the most anticipated gigs in London.
18th September 2023
17th September 2023
Miya Folick: What We Do In The Shadows
Fleshing out the deeply personal story she began with EP ‘2007’, on ‘ROACH’ Miya Folick embraces the ugly beauty of life in all its facets.
17th September 2023
16th September 2023
Jalen Ngonda on his debut album ‘Come Around and Love Me’
The Maryland-born, honey-voiced old soul, bringing the ‘60s into the present day.
16th September 2023
15th September 2023
Tracks: Declan McKenna, Lime Garden, Leigh-Anne and more
The biggest and best of this week’s new music.
15th September 2023
NewDad announce debut album ‘Madra’
The Irish collective have also shared its lead track, ‘Angel’, and announced a UK tour.
15th September 2023
yeule shares album title track ‘softscars’
It comes following their recently announced North American and European tour dates.
15th September 2023
Mae Muller drops album closer ‘Written By A Woman’
The pop sensation’s debut album will arrive later this month.
15th September 2023
Coach Party: All Aboard!
Having spent countless hours honing their wares on stage and their friendship in the van, with debut ‘KILLJOY’ Coach Party have arrived.
15th September 2023
FIZZ release latest track ‘You, Me, Lonely’
The quartet have also rescheduled their headline tour and announced instore shows for this autumn.
15th September 2023
Nation of Language: “Perfect is the enemy of the good”
As Brooklyn’s synth-pop acolytes return with their soundtrack to obsession, ‘Strange Disciple’, we dive into the various influences that inspired lead vocalist Ian Devaney.
15th September 2023
The Neu Bulletin (Gretel Hänlyn, Home Counties, bby and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
15th September 2023