Live Review
Bloc Party, Earls Court, London
The packed venue roars as the opening bars of ‘3x3’ fills the air.
8th March 2013, 4:36pm
Wendy Davies
Live Review
Eurosonic Noorderslag 2013
A pick of the artists who played this year’s event.
17th January 2013, 5:57pm
Feature
Preview: Eurosonic Noorderslag
4th January 2013, 4:31pm
Live Review
Ben Gibbard, Union Chapel, London
A whopping 26 songs over a 90-minute set.
18th December 2012, 2:33pm
Live Review
Iamamiwhoami, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
It’s all a little bit odd a first glance, but then what else would you expect from this enigmatic ensemble?
16th October 2012, 11:39am
Live Review
OFF Festival 2012: Battles
With a menagerie of instruments, the three New Yorkers weave a tapestry of sounds that astounds and confuses.
10th August 2012, 3:34pm
Live Review
OFF Festival 2012: Shangaan Electro
Are we in a field in Southern Poland or a crowded festival float in Rio?
10th August 2012, 2:32pm
Live Review
OFF Festival 2012: Pissed Jeans
It’s punky, punchy and there’s a damn big circle pit from the outset.
10th August 2012, 1:28pm
Live Review
OFF Festival 2012: Demdike Stare
The pair’s ambient, dub sound is a perfect fit for a horror movie soundtrack.
10th August 2012, 11:05am
Live Review
OFF Festival 2012: Death In Vegas
The perfect setting to enjoy a set from Death In Vegas.
10th August 2012, 10:12am
Feature
OFF! Festival 2012: Bands To Watch
Yet another stellar line-up that will make you want to up sticks, jump on a plane and party with the Polish.
1st August 2012, 1:01pm
Live Review
M83, Somerset House, London
It’s difficult not to marvel at the sheer enthusiasm of this band.
23rd July 2012, 12:16pm
Live Review
Of Monsters And Men, Scala, London
It’s like a Tolkien and Narnia mash-up set to music.
19th July 2012, 4:01pm
Live Review
LeeFest 2012
Mystery Jets, Slow Club, Urban Nerds and Summer Camp.
9th July 2012, 2:02pm
Feature
LeeFest 2012: Bands To Watch
What’s in store for 2012’s dose of Leefest? Here are DIY’s top four picks for this year’s extravaganza.
27th June 2012, 1:13pm
Live Review
The Apple Cart 2012
If Apple Cart wrote a book, all of its festival peers would be taking a leaf from it.
6th June 2012, 10:58am
Live Review
Jakwob, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London
The young producer’s talent shines through.
16th May 2012, 1:04pm
Live Review
Los Campesinos!, Electric Ballroom, London
It’s as if they can’t quite believe the what they’ve achieved…
29th March 2012, 3:43pm
Live Review
Jay James Picton, Theatre Royal, London
Picton has ‘star quality’ written all over him.
21st March 2012, 3:04pm
Live Review
Florence & The Machine, Alexandra Palace, London
Florence’s voice is faultless throughout, demonstrating that it is possible to combine physical movement and vocals simultaneously.
15th March 2012, 2:02pm
Live Review
Andrew Bird, The Barbican, London
Bird’s unique folk-pop sound is as beautiful and heartbreaking as ever.
12th March 2012, 12:30pm
Live Review
Marina & The Diamonds, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
New hair, new material, same lovely Marina. Just as we ordered.
6th March 2012, 12:58pm
Live Review
Skrillex, O2 Brixton Academy, London
Whatever your views on Skrillex’s music, there is no question of his ability to put on a spectacular show.
24th February 2012, 3:01pm
Live Review
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Heaven, London
One of the country’s most exciting artists in the electro-house scene.
22nd February 2012, 2:05pm
Featuring King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, IDLES, Tkay Maidza, Sleater-Kinney and more.