Tapir!: “this project is very much alive”
Creating their own Pilgrim’s progress via a trinity of mythology-fuelled, modern folk EPs, Tapir! are a band firmly in their own lane.
27th October 2023
Interviews
Viji: “We were conscious of keeping it purposefully raw”
Fall into the fuzzy fug of Vanilla Jenner’s narcotic, ‘90s influenced guitar world.
26th October 2023
The Kills: ‘Til Death Do Them Part
Two halves of a raw rock’n’roll whole, on The Kills’ sixth album ‘God Games’, Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince’s symbiotic spirit is out in full force.
25th October 2023
Soft Play: Play Time
Back with a new name, a new track and a new BFF of the unlikeliest kind, Isaac Holman and Laurie Vincent are ringing the bell on the next era of Soft Play.
24th October 2023
Like A Prayer: SIPHO.
A debut record full of sonic exploration and social investigation, ‘PRAYERS & PARANOIA’ may come loaded with weight but SIPHO. is rising high.
23rd October 2023
Swedish quartet Tribe Friday talk their second album: “‘Hemma’ is a very different beast”
We caught up with the band’s vocalist Noah Deutschmann to reflect on the band’s new record, that’s been inspired by home.
20th October 2023
Mitch Rowland talks new album ‘Come June’: “I felt a lot of change going on around then”
We speak with the songwriter — who doubles as Harry Styles’ guitarist and collaborator — about how his debut album bloomed into unexpected life.
19th October 2023
Bombay Bicycle Club: Shifting Gears
From indie beginnings to funk-fuelled solo projects, Bombay Bicycle Club have proved themselves to be masters of reinvention. On sixth studio album ‘My Big Day’, the quartet are letting their (metaphorical) hair down.
18th October 2023
Bambie Thug: “This project is really just no constraints”
Meet the otherworldly, self-dubbed “ouija-pop” star whose creativity knows no bounds.
16th October 2023
Holly Humberstone: A Room Of One’s Own
After a whirlwind entry into the industry, the last 18 months have seen Holly Humberstone ride a wave of self-questioning before emerging out the other side, clearer than ever and with debut ‘Paint My Bedroom Black’ in tow.
13th October 2023
Creeper: Darkest Before The Dawn
Never ones to do things by halves, theatrical rockers Creeper have risen from the dead (almost literally) for their new album ‘Sanguivore’.
12th October 2023
Georgia Gets By: “the process of making this EP was a practice in not resisting”
The BROODS vocalist on her new solo project and finding calm amidst chaos.
5th October 2023
Demob Happy: Space Invaders
Rooted in the gnarly tangle of modern society but heading into intergalactic new sonic airspace, ‘Divine Machines’ is Demob Happy’s most adventurous album yet.
4th October 2023
underscores on new album ‘Wallsocket’: “I’m making pop music with the mindset of maths”
On her debut for Mom+Pop, April Harper Grey is trying — and succeeding in treading — totally unique terrain.
3rd October 2023
Sophie May: “If people can find some comfort in what I do, then that’s a great thing”
Confessional tales with a splash of dry humour from the 24-year-old Londoner.
28th September 2023
Samantha Urbani: “This album ended up being this intense, unexpected healing process”
On the cusp of releasing her debut solo album, Samantha Urbani speaks about the decade since the breakup of Friends, the loss that drove her away from music, and the community that brought her back.
26th September 2023
Get To Know… Hailey Knox
To mark the recent launch of Focusrite’s Scarlett 4th Gen range, we chat to the LA-based pop singer about her recent tracks, and being involved in the campaign.
25th September 2023
Under The Skin: yeule
An artist continuously evolving and shapeshifting, the next move from multi-hyphenate yeule marks another bold chapter in the story so far.
25th September 2023
Mae Muller: Tunnel Vision
From the ashes of a less than ideal Eurovision result, Mae Muller has emerged as a likely candidate for the crown of Britain’s next big pop girly. On her debut album ‘Sorry I’m Late’, she’s ready to stake her claim.
22nd September 2023
YOWL: “Our idea of what our album might sound like has changed a lot over the years”
We speak to the South London five-piece about the journey to releasing their debut record, ‘Milksick’.
21st September 2023
FIZZ: “We’re really big on storytelling beyond songs”
An effervescent mix of personality and pizazz, meet the supergroup pushing pop music into a whole new universe, quite literally.
20th September 2023
Get To Know… ratbag
She’s an artist like very few others — welcome to the weird and wonderful world of ratbag.
20th September 2023
Vagabon: Sweet Release
In the wake of an intense period of loss and grieving, Lætitia Tamko experienced an unexpected sense of freedom on the other side. The result is third album, ‘Sorry I Haven’t Called’.
19th September 2023
English Teacher: “We’re really excited about playing Hamburg”
This week, DIY are heading to Hamburg to host a stacked bill of exciting new artists at Reeperbahn Festival, including Leeds favourites English Teacher.
18th September 2023
Festival special! Featuring Wolf Alice, Kasabian, Lykke Li, Marmozets, Genesis Owusu and more.