Artist Spector
Features & Interviews
Spector get ready for Truck Festival
Frontman Fred Macpherson spills on what the Londoners have been up to - and why he won’t be going near any agriculture any time soon.
26th July 2019
Spector: “We had to go away and ask, ‘Who are we?’”
As Spector return with their second album, they’re more sure of their place in the world than ever.
15th August 2015
Class Of 2012: Spector
“We don’t want to be rammed down people’s throats. Luke Morgan Britton speaks to Spector about being “Ones to Watch” in 2012.”
3rd January 2012
Features
Live & Kicking: Looking back on DIY’s 100th celebrations
Last month, we teamed up with Signature Brew for a series of intimate, socially-distanced outdoor shows to celebrate DIY’s big 100th issue. Ah, to be in the warm embrace of live music once more…
October 12, 2020 12:00pm
News
Matt Maltese, Black Honey and Spector to play DIY’s 100th issue party
We’re teaming up with Signature Brew for some COVID-compliant celebrations!
August 24, 2020 2:00pm
News
Foals, Wolf Alice, The Vaccines and more announce ‘Songs For The National Health Service’
All proceeds from the one-off vinyl are going to funding specialist, reusable PPE equipment for NHS key workers.
April 30, 2020 10:24am
Features
DIYsolation: #10 with Fred Macpherson
The Spector frontman is taking over our Instagram this Sunday at 7pm!
April 17, 2020 2:30pm
News
Spector release new song ‘When Did We Get So Normal?’
It’s the fourth and final track lifted from their ‘Extended Play’ EP.
March 31, 2020 10:50am
News
Spector announce new compilation, ‘Non-Fiction’
It features material from the band’s last three EPs.
February 19, 2020 3:02pm
News
Spector share new track ‘Simplicity’
It’s our latest glimpse into the quintet’s forthcoming new EP.
October 21, 2019 2:50pm
News
Spector share ‘Half Life’ video
Frontman Fred Macpherson takes an emotional taxi ride through East London in the brand new visuals.
August 21, 2019 1:10pm
Features / Tracks
Tracks: Mystery Jets, The Big Moon, Swim Deep, BODEGA and more
All the biggest and best tracks of the past two weeks, rounded up and reviewed.
August 16, 2019 5:19pm
News
Spector release ‘Half Life’
The indie quintet drop their second song of 2019 and it’s all about FOMO.
August 6, 2019 11:03am
Features / Tracks
Tracks: Girl Band, Liam Gallagher, Sløtface, Bon Iver & more
All the biggest and best tracks of the week, rounded up and reviewed.
June 7, 2019 5:00pm
News
Spector return with new single ‘I Won’t Wait’
It’s their first new material of the year.
June 4, 2019 12:28pm
News
Spector release surprise new EP ‘Reloaded’
The new collection follows the band’s ‘Ex-Directory’ EP from earlier this year.
November 30, 2018 9:54am
News
Spector share ‘Fine Not Fine’
The band’s new EP ‘Ex-Directory’ is out on Friday (9th March).
March 5, 2018 3:35pm
News
Drenge, The Big Moon, Spector and more join Handmade Festival
Idles, Circa Waves and more have already been announced for the Leicester event
January 29, 2018 1:40pm
News
Spector are back! Listen to ‘Untitled in D’
The lads have also announced new EP ‘Ex-Directory’
December 1, 2017 2:06pm
Reviews / Live
UK indie unites for Help Refugees charity covers gigs
Bands4Refugees sees artists teaming up to perform covers in aid of the refugee crisis.
December 5, 2016 2:46pm
News
The Cribs, Spector & The Wytches for 1-2-3-4 Festival
The East London festival will return this September.
May 20, 2016 11:26am
News
Spector on their Reading 2015 set: “It was what the Italians would describe as a crescendo.”
“It’s the closest we’ve got to hits, really,” says Fred Macpherson after the set.
August 30, 2015 11:44am
News
Spector unveil new video for ‘Stay High’
As the band gear up to release their new album, they’ve offered up a new live clip.
August 11, 2015 11:34am