The Japanese House takes on America
From Hoxton to Hollywood, Amber Bain talks touring with The 1975 and Wolf Alice.
31st May 2016
Features
Track by track: Holy Fuck - Congrats
The noisy Toronto bunch deconstruct their barmy and brilliant return.
31st May 2016
PUP: Off the leash
With new album ‘The Dream Is Over’, the Canadian punks are gobbing in the face of adversity.
27th May 2016
Flume: Logging On
Returning after a huge debut album, laptop-hugging producer Flume is letting expectations drive him forward.
27th May 2016
Tracks: Wild Beasts, The Strokes and more
DIY writers pick out the biggest and best new songs from the last seven days.
27th May 2016
Not just anyone can play guitar: Radiohead’s most memorable support acts
A spot opening for Thom Yorke and co. is like music’s very own golden ticket. With Shabazz Palaces and Holly Herndon stepping up at the Roundhouse, we revisit a few Radiohead tour alumni.
26th May 2016
The Hotelier: “I couldn’t write another sad album if I tried”
New album ‘Goodness’ finds The Hotelier on the cusp of re-invention. Ryan De Freitas catches them at a sold out London show to talk the future.
25th May 2016
BBQs, hammocks and NASA - Fear of Men go on tour
Brighton group share exclusive shots from their recent UK dates and U.S. trip, ahead of new album ‘Fall Forever’.
25th May 2016
The Neu Bulletin (The Aces, Pink Milk, Nimmo & more)
DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.
25th May 2016
Car Seat Headrest: “I always end up developing a character on the album that’s not quite me”
23 year old Will Toledo’s already on his thirteenth album — he takes Tom Hancock down the road to new LP ‘Teen Of Denial’.
24th May 2016
What’s going on with… Jagwar Ma?
The Avalanches aren’t the only big-name Aussies coming back this year. Sydney trio Jagwar Ma are following up 2013 debut ‘Howlin’’ with another “bombastic” dose of dance-obsessed pop.
24th May 2016
Jorja Smith: “I thought I’d be a police officer”
This ridiculously talented 18-year-old Walsall newcomer is seeing her name in (blue) lights.
23rd May 2016
Amber Arcades: “My favourite part about playing live is the adrenaline kick”
Ahead of her performance at The Great Escape, Annelotte de Graaf opens up about her debut album.
20th May 2016
Tracks: Spring King, Glass Animals & More
DIY writers pick out the biggest and best new songs from the last seven days.
20th May 2016
Win a pair of tickets to Rihanna’s ‘ANTI’ world tour
Ri-Rilly want to see the show? You could win tickets to a UK date of your choice.
18th May 2016
The Neu Bulletin (Emay, Petite League, Sir Was & more)
DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.
18th May 2016
The Big Moon’s guide to festival fun
From bumbags to non-perishable foods, the band’s Jules Jackson has all the advice.
18th May 2016
Bleached: “There’s no way you could do music if you didn’t have a calling.”
Ahead of descending on The Great Escape, the band talk rebirth, new records, and, er.. Spanx.
17th May 2016
Day Wave: “I can make the stuff I want to”
California soaks through Jackson Phillips’ music like a big wave. But you wouldn’t guess it, judging by his background.
17th May 2016
Cullen Omori: “I can see through romanticised ideas as the fake bullshit they are.”
Once upon a time in the Smith Westerns, Cullen Omori fronted Chicago’s go-to band. We meet the man who flew the nest, before he plays DIY’s The Great Escape stage.
16th May 2016
Cry me a rivers: Weezer
Weezer are never ones to rest on their laurels. With the self-titled ‘White’ album unleashing its own storm, they’re already looking ahead to next steps.
16th May 2016
Modern Baseball on the exorcism behind ‘Holy Ghost’
The Philadelphia group’s latest album was borne out of struggle like never before, they tell Niall Cunningham.
14th May 2016
Oscar: dreams do come true
Oscar wants to travel the world, move to New York and collaborate with the stars. First on the agenda — a day out with DIY in Dreamland, Margate. Look, you’ve got to start somewhere, ok?
13th May 2016
EU having a laugh? The Great Big Eurovision guide
Ahead of the greatest cheese-fest in the land, we give our verdict on a few of the contenders.
13th May 2016
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.