Features

Japandroids’ new material is the sound of a band stepping up

Brian King and David Prowse have been previewing very exciting new songs at intimate shows. Their much-needed return is imminent.

17th October 2016

More to prove: Slaves

Never ones to waste time, it’s taken Slaves just over a year to return with a whole new album. With ‘Take Control’, the pair are doing just that.

14th October 2016

A Brave New World: Kate Tempest

When Kate Tempest got Mercury nominated for her debut, she was relatively unknown. Follow-up ‘Let Them Eat Chaos’ sees her even more ambitious; she’s crafted a whole blimmin’ universe on one record.

14th October 2016

Formation prepare to take to Liverpool’s Scandi Church: “are there loads of IKEA chairs?”

As Formation prepare to kick off the Stand For Something tour this weekend, we caught up with the the cowbell-wielding duo.

14th October 2016

Tracks (Cloud Nothings, VANT, Estrons & More)

All the biggest and best tracks of the week, rounded up and reviewed.

14th October 2016

Shaking off the Abattoir Blues

This riotous Brighton bunch are swapping brawn for brains, and opening a dialogue on the darker corners of their psyche in the process.

12th October 2016

The Neu Bulletin (Bonzai, Pet Grotesque, DESSERT & more)

DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.

12th October 2016

The Japanese House: Making Waves

From taking influence from Miley Cyrus to sharing a studio with Robbie Williams, the road to The Japanese House’s new EP was as weird as they come.

11th October 2016

No-holds-barred: meet Camp Cope

Since releasing their debut, Melbourne trio Camp Cope have risen almost entirely via word-of-mouth. They speak to Ryan De Freitas about their first work and encouraging safe spaces at shows.

11th October 2016

The world needs a new Run the Jewels album

No pressure, guys. But someone needs to make sense of 2016’s tragedy, turmoil and ‘did that actually just happen?!’ insanity.

11th October 2016

The Kids are Alright: Julia Jacklin

Trading in essential oils for quick-smart songwriting, this Aussie is taking the world by storm.

10th October 2016

Unknown Pleasures: Danny Brown

For new, Joy Division-referencing album ‘Atrocity Exhibition’, Danny Brown pulled things right back, finding solace in uncharacteristic peace and quiet.

10th October 2016

Honeyblood: Ready for the magic

With the Scottish duo’s new album ‘Babes Never Die’, they’ve found their place and their mantra — it’s one to shout from the rooftops.

7th October 2016

Tracks (MØ, Creeper, Sleigh Bells & More)

All the biggest and best tracks of the week, rounded up and reviewed.

7th October 2016

Wild Life 2016

Disclosure and Rudimental team up again for their south coast shindig.

6th October 2016

Pop Style: Tegan and Sara

From indie stalwarts to chart connoisseurs, Tegan and Sara are finally where they want to be: making perfect pop.

6th October 2016

Disclosure: “We could get some horses and parade through the airport like kings”

Ahead of this weekend’s Wild Life, we ask Howard all about festivals (including, obv, their own).

6th October 2016

Friendly Fires: what the hell are they up to?

After beginning work on a follow-up to 2011’s ‘Pala’, the St Albans group seemed to vanish. We go on the hunt.

6th October 2016

So long see you in a bit: Bombay Bicycle Club’s Ed Nash is back with Toothless

With Toothless, Ed Nash is bringing songs conceived on Bombay Bicycle Club’s tourbus to life, with no expectations.

5th October 2016

The Neu Bulletin (Nilüfer Yanya, Girl Ray, Laurel & more)

DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.

5th October 2016

Like Eating Glass: Dilly Dally

Gravel-throated and gunning for the hearts of thousands, Dilly Dally threw down the gauntlet with their debut album ‘Sore’, and they’re only going to get more essential.

3rd October 2016