Artist Glass Animals
Features & Interviews
Youth in Revolt: Glass Animals
‘Dreamland’ could have been Dave Bayley’s existential crisis album. Instead, Glass Animals’ latest is an exercise in the power of positivity.
27th July 2020
Animal Magnetism: Glass Animals
When drummer Joe was involved in a traumatic accident in 2018, the future seemed uncertain. But, less than two years later, the band are back with a new outlook and a renewed sense of optimism.
20th April 2020
Glass Animals discuss the characters behind new album ‘How to Be a Human Being’
Oxford group’s frontman Dave Bayley became obsessed with fictional characters for their new album. On a new podcast, he relates each character to a song of his choice.
23rd August 2016
La La Land: Glass Animals
Glass Animals’ Dave Bayley has always been away with the fairies (just ask his school teachers). But with the band’s second album, he found himself fascinated with real life and true stories.
16th August 2016
Glass Animals talk Glastonbury: “It’s insane, in a brilliant way”
Ahead of their Park Stage slot, the Oxford band look back on last year’s Dolly Parton clash and why the festival holds a special place in their hearts.
23rd June 2015
Palm trees, naked fans and sold out shows: Glass Animals’ peanut butter tribe
The world is coming round to Oxford band Glass Animals’ tropical pop. DIY checks in on the road, just as the UK begins to turn its head.
12th November 2014
Glass Animals: “A Lot Of It Is Stream Of Consiousness”
This Oxford band’s rapid ascent was never halted when they accidentally ate St. Vincent’s dinner. Things are looking up, though.
3rd April 2014
Album Reviews
5 Stars
Glass Animals - Dreamland
Rose-tinted nostalgia for the perfect summer.
4 Stars
Glass Animals - How to be a Human Being
The Oxford group’s second album sees them shifting the paradigms of reality, with fireworks guaranteed.
4 Stars
Glass Animals - ZABA
An often scintillating debut.
News
Glass Animals announce ‘Live In The Internet’
The show will be broadcast on 15th October.
September 22, 2020 5:15pm
News
Glass Animals share ‘It’s All So Incredibly Loud’
It’s the latest taste of upcoming new album ‘Dreamland’.
July 31, 2020 11:00am
News
Fontaines DC and Glass Animals are the cover stars of our July 2020 issue - out now!
This month’s issue also features interviews with Celeste, Dream Wife, Creeper, Denai Moore and more.
July 6, 2020 3:00pm
News
Glass Animals release new track ‘Heat Waves’
It’s the newest glimpse into their brand new album ‘Dreamland’.
June 29, 2020 7:35pm
News
Glass Animals confirm third album ‘Dreamland’
Their new album ‘Dreamland’ will land on 10th July, and they’re sharing the title track to celebrate.
May 1, 2020 1:27pm
Features / Tracks
Tracks: The Killers, Charli XCX, Glass Animals and more
The biggest and best tracks of the past week, rounded up and reviewed.
April 24, 2020 5:00pm
News / Neu
Arlo Parks joins Glass Animals for ‘Hotline Bling’ cover
It’s the latest in Glass Animals’ frontman Dave Bayley’s ‘Quarantine Covers’ series.
April 23, 2020 10:58am
News
Glass Animals unveil ‘Quarantine Covers Part 1’
Frontman Dave Bayley has covered Nirvana’s‘ Heart Shaped Box’ and Lana Del Rey’s ‘Young & Beautiful’.
April 21, 2020 3:22pm
Features
DIYsolation: #9 with Glass Animals
Streaming live to your sofa on Thursday 16th April at 5pm!
April 15, 2020 12:00pm
News
Glass Animals unveil ‘Your Love (Déjà Vu)’ video
The latest glimpse into their third album gets some infrared visuals.
March 26, 2020 9:43am
News
Glass Animals, Girlpool and Black Lips added to SXSW
There’s another long list of additions to the Austin, TX event.
February 27, 2020 5:21pm
Reviews / Live
Glass Animals make their long-awaited London return at Village Underground
2020 finds the four-piece in regenerated spirits.
February 21, 2020 1:10pm
News
Glass Animals offer up new track ‘Your Love (Déjà vu)’
The new track gives a hint at what we should expect from their third album.
February 20, 2020 11:35am
News
Glass Animals release ‘Tokyo Drifting’ video
The video games-inspired visuals are directed by New York-based duo rubberband.
December 5, 2019 11:46am
Features / Tracks
Tracks: Billie Eilish, Grimes, Alfie Templeman and more
The biggest and best tracks of the past two weeks, rounded up and reviewed.
November 22, 2019 4:00pm
News
Tame Impala to headline All Points East 2020
They’ll be joined by Glass Animals, Caribou, Whitney and more.
November 19, 2019 10:24am
News / Neu
Glass Animals return with “fire” track ‘Tokyo Drifting’
American punk-rapper Denzel Curry has also hopped on the song.
November 14, 2019 11:48am
News
Joe Seaward of Glass Animals shares update after life-threatening crash
The band cancelled tour dates earlier this year after the drummer was involved in an accident in Dublin.
September 12, 2018 12:21pm
News
Glass Animals dissect the creation of debut album ‘ZABA’ in new Tape Notes podcast
Dave Bayley explains the processes around creating the 2014 record with host John Kennedy.
June 20, 2018 11:23am
Reviews / Live
Yeah Yeah Yeahs make a crushing return and LCD Soundsystem cover Chic on the first ever day of All Points East
The festival, set in London’s Victoria Park, also welcomed Glass Animals and more.
May 26, 2018 11:44am