Wig out: Weaves
Right-angled wonky pop with a beaming grin at its centre – Weaves are incomparably brilliant.
13th July 2016
Interviews
Christine and The Queens: iT Follows
Héloïse Letissier came into 2016 wielding magic markers and a treasure trove of bangers. Now, she’s this year’s unparalleled superstar — not that she’s resting on any laurels, mind.
11th July 2016
Benjamin Francis Leftwich: “I don’t think anyone can ever really be healed”
As the songwriter readies his second album, five years after the debut, it’s a breakthrough from the tragedy that’s plagued him in the interim.
7th July 2016
Yeasayer: Amen, Brother!
Yeasayer aren’t trying to stay relevant anymore. Anything goes on ‘Amen & Goodbye’, which takes on religion and Donald Trump.
4th July 2016
Leave nothing to chance: Låpsley
When it comes to making her opening statement, Låpsley is playing by her own rules.
3rd July 2016
Anna Meredith: “The album is a statement and I wanted to get it right”
From a career as a composer, Anna Meredith is now taking on the bold, anything-goes world of electronic music. Debut album ‘Varmints’ is an exciting first step.
3rd July 2016
Broods: “I think we’ve become more determined”
Still riding high from the success of their debut album ‘Evergreen’, the New Zealand pair are back with their more defiant record ‘Conscious’.
28th June 2016
Return of the Mac: Mac DeMarco is back in the UK
Between eBay purchases and low-key birthday celebrations, Mac DeMarco has had a (for him, at least) quiet few months. But that’s no longer true…
28th June 2016
Band Of Horses: “There are no rules now”
On new album ‘Why Are You OK’, Band Of Horses are embracing both the challenges and the freedoms that come with years in the game.
21st June 2016
Two sides to every coin: Mutual Benefit
On his new album ‘Skip a Sinking Stone’, Jordan Lee is both vulnerable and introspective. He talks conquering writer’s block in an interview with Dave Beech.
17th June 2016
Mitski: Reborn In The USA
As she heads out on tour with latest album ‘Puberty 2’, Mitski’s entering her longest stretch on the road to date, and leaving a lot behind.
16th June 2016
Big Deal: “We’re finally the band I’ve always wanted us to be.”
In between stolen laptops, sweaty stages, and a breakup, Kacey Underwood and Alice Costelloe were dealt a rotten hand while making ‘Say Yes’. They wound up making their most victorious album yet.
15th June 2016
The fearless, family-led life of Loyle Carner
Family and heartbreak are centre stage in this Londoner’s work, but he’s doing his best to avoid “melancholy spiel.”
14th June 2016
The Staves: “We’re trying not to think about things too much”
The band play as part of Guy Garvey’s Meltdown tonight.
14th June 2016
Wild Nothing: “I hope there’s a recognition of growth”
Returning after three years away, Jack Tatum crafted his best album yet in his New York apartment before letting it loose in Stockholm and Los Angeles.
13th June 2016
Baby in Vain add fire to the flames
Thanks to The Kills, this Danish trio have big-deal support slots under their belt. But with a killer instinct, they want to go way bigger.
6th June 2016
PAWS: “we needed the space to get our shit together”
Touring burned out this Glasgow band, but they return stronger than ever with third record ‘No Grace’.
6th June 2016
Gengahr: “The hardest part of starting a band is finding people you work well with”
The Londoners take a break from the studio to let loose at DIY’s 50th issue party.
4th June 2016
Peace: “I’ve been sworn to secrecy, but we’re busy”
Frontman Harry Koisser stops by DIY’s 50th issue bonanza to talk steel drums, and accidentally inspiring Coldplay. Right then.
4th June 2016
Swim Deep: “We’re demanding a reaction”
The mind-bending mentalists were first through the door at DIY’s 50th issue party. No bag searches, you see.
4th June 2016
Bastille: It’s a wild world
Bastille’s journey over the past four years has been ridiculous, but they’re not content with looking back. Now, they march forward, bringing new album ‘Wild World’ with them.
3rd June 2016
Basement in the studio: “As soon as we realised it was going to be possible to do things with Basement again we all felt motivated”
Having returned from their two-year hiatus late last year, Basement are returning with their newest full-length ‘Promise Everything’ in 2016.
1st June 2016
Fear of Men: “We wanted to write an album that would make the stage shake”
Entering 2016 with a new record in their backpockets, Daniel Falvey and Jessica Weiss talk sounding stronger on LP2.
1st June 2016
The Japanese House takes on America
From Hoxton to Hollywood, Amber Bain talks touring with The 1975 and Wolf Alice.
31st May 2016
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.