The Neu Bulletin (23rd October 2014) • Neu • DIY Magazine

The Neu Bulletin is a daily update of the most exciting new things DIY’s listening to. Some of the music you’ll like, some of it you won’t. Think of it as a stream of recommendations that every so often pops up something spectacular. Most of these are Bandcamp finds, big ups from readers or cheeky submissions that pop out of the inbox.

Every day we offer up a choice show, a song of the day (branched under the understated heading “Big Neu Thing”) and a little something extra that’s caught our attention. Check back here every day for your latest Neu Bulletin delivery and follow our ‘Listen’-tag for everything new music related.

THE GIG:Ibeyi — London, Courtyard Theatre

Following their stirring Jools debut, Ibeyi play a sold out show at London’s Courtyard Theatre ahead of their Richard Russell-produced debut album on XL Recordings. The French-Cuban twins mix teachings from Yoruba culture with curious, modern day leanings.

Don’t forget - Flyte and Shy Nature are taking the DIY Presents Tour 2014 to Reading’s Oakford Social Club tonight. It’s free entry!

THE BIG NEU THING:Montgomery — Pinata

Comparing love to cracking open a piñata is one hell of a vivid, grim metaphor, but Gold Coast newcomer Montgomery doesn’t tend to avoid ugly truths. Her direct songwriting is placed under a fuzzy, warm synth aesthetic, but beyond the 2k14 box-ticking, there’s a vivid, immediate song that’d last in any environment. It’s coupled with a video permeated with long stares and shots of town folk going about their daily lives, all under an ominous cloud.

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