In the wake of the indie-rock veterans’ eleventh record, Death Cab For Cutie bandleader Ben Gibbard talks ‘I Built You A Tower’, compartmentalising his life, and why a new generation of fans inspires him to be more transparent.
Having become renowned as one of music’s most cutting-edge but fluid visionaries for well over a decade, on her dystopia-fuelled third album ‘new avatar’, Kelela is both returning to her roots, and looking firmly ahead.
15th July 2026, 4:00pm
Ahead of another typically stacked festival season - including London's Finsbury Park this weekend - Serge Pizzorno unpicks Kasabian’s “efficient” ninth album ‘Act III’, feeling more prolific than ever, and his duty on planet Earth.
30th June 2026, 4:00pm
As the iconic Lisbon festival gets ready to open its doors for another year, we run down some of the sure-to-be-highlights of the weekend.
8th July 2026
Fresh from releasing her recent ‘Lovebites’ EP, and currently in the midst of a hectic summer of festivals — including a show at Poland’s Opener this weekend — we caught up with the macabre star.
3rd July 2026
Having grown from obtuse Danish punks into a consistently revered artistic force over almost two decades, Iceage have returned with arguably their strongest statement yet. On the eve of new album ‘For Love Of Grace & The Hereafter’, frontman Elias Rønnenfelt reflects back across the years.
29th June 2026
After pressing pause on Let’s Eat Grandma — the cult favourite duo she co-founded as a teenager — Rosa Walton is back, now indulging her daydreams and reaching for the sky on her solo debut, ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’.
25th June 2026
Five albums and over a decade in, indie quartet Swim Deep are in it for the long haul; on new album, ‘Hum’, they continue to forge a creative path that feels most meaningful to them.
24th June 2026
With milestone moments coming thick and fast, soul sensation Jalen Ngonda is sticking with a winning formula for his recently-dropped second album, ‘Doctrine Of Love’.
18th June 2026
Reissuing his solo back catalogue, and adding previously unreleased 2011 album ‘Castle Park’ to the mix, Graham Coxon is looking back on a career of anguish and ecstasy.
17th June 2026
They’ve burned the Rover and built their own studio — three albums deep, Yard Act aren’t resting on their laurels. Now returning from LA with a new record in tow, James Smith and Ryan Needham talk to DIY about self-awareness, finding their sound, and just why we all need a little music right now.
15th June 2026
Gatecrashing the South London quartet’s raucous weekend at The Great Escape, an impassioned alt-rock unit can be found finding their feet.
12th June 2026
After a series of high profile support slots and live shows around the effervescent pop of last LP ‘The Good Witch’, Maisie Peters found herself ready for a gear change. With her third album ‘Florescence’, she’s dug a little deeper and found contentment in the more intimate moments of life.
3rd June 2026
Since a post-pandemic outing to Dalston Superstore’s dancefloor, KuleeAngee have been carving out a sound fuelled by rave euphoria, DIY experimentation and a refusal to be boxed in by genre.
2nd June 2026
Infusing punchy, earnest folk-rock with hard-hitting introspection, Heidi Curtis’ debut EP ‘Hollow Heart’ is the culmination of 20 years of graft, grief, and gratitude.
1st June 2026
Eight years on from the release of their last album, Bingley band Marmozets are finally back for a second round. Ahead of their new LP ‘CO.WAR.DICE’, frontwoman Becca Bottomley reflects on their journey back to the band, this new era, and their next new arrival (which isn’t just the record).
28th May 2026
Sudanese-American singer Dua Saleh on their romantic-apocalyptic trilogy, working with Bon Iver, and finding hope in the darkness.
27th May 2026
Almost 20 years on from the release of her debut EP, Swedish pop auteur Lykke Li is as bold as ever. With the the release of her sixth full-length ‘The Afterparty’, she’s fuelled by an intense love of songwriting, a carnal desire for creativity, and a dose of insomnia for good measure.
26th May 2026
With his boundary-breaking third album ‘REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE’, Genesis Owusu is calling for solidarity and community in the face of societal collapse.
24th May 2026
Whether as a producer, Vampire Weekend member, or artist in his own right, Rostam has been the man behind some of America’s greatest modern indie successes; now, with third solo album ‘American Stories’, he’s attempting to find his own place in the world.
20th May 2026
Our rundown of the new music bonanza’s biggest moments and standout acts.
20th May 2026
After coming to life in somewhat of a fever dream, My New Band Believe — the new project from former black midi bassist Cameron Picton — is as intriguing and far-reaching as its name would suggest.
19th May 2026
One of their generation’s greatest indie success stories, with latest album ‘The Clearing’ Wolf Alice have well and truly conquered the big leagues while always staying true to their roots. Returning to North London this summer for the fullest of full-circle moments, the band are rounding out their victory lap the only place possible — with a hometown turn at Finsbury Park playing their biggest ever headline show.
18th May 2026
Born out of lockdown mundanity and deep roots in the South London scene, Y’s brand of ‘80s inflected dance-punk is intoxicating and enthralling.
15th May 2026
From pioneering the Irish drill scene to supporting Dave and collaborating with Fred again.., Dundalk’s new favourite son, Reggie, is poised for the big time.
6th May 2026
Ahead of their long-time-coming debut album as The Itch, Georgia Hardy and Simon Tyrie sat down to discuss doing it their way or no way when it came to creating their dance-punk megamix, ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’.
29th April 2026
Taking cues from the familiar while finding her own distinct voice, Violet Grohl’s ‘Be Sweet To Me’ is a debut that establishes the young artist as far more than her surname alone.
28th April 2026
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.