The Magic Gang: “Limewire’s making a comeback!”
People flock towards The Magic Gang without these four even asking for fandom. That’ll continue in 2016.
11th December 2015
Features
Creeper: “We’re just counting our lucky stars”
Endless touring and record deals aren’t the only reason Creeper are gaining momentum: it’s time to join the escape, and bear witness to their “sincere pantomime.”
11th December 2015
Ghostpoet, on being a Mercury Prize judge and nominee
Ghostpoet has experienced both sides of the Mercury Prize. Ahead of the 2015 nominees being announced, he gives his take on two different roles.
10th December 2015
El Vy: “It’s an album of guilty pleasures without the guilt”
The National’s Matt Berninger and Menomena’s Brent Knopf have joined forces for a debut album.
10th December 2015
The Japanese House: “I still get really nervous”
A future-pop sensation with the momentum to break free of the blogs, each of Amber Bain’s baby steps has been a giant leap forward.
10th December 2015
Get in line for Formation
Cries of DFA and “more cowbell!” defined Formation’s earliest steps. Will and Matt Ritson just keep on experimenting, and increasingly, there’s no pigeon-holing this duo.
10th December 2015
Black Honey share new track ‘Mothership’
It’s the b‑side to their last single ‘Corrine’.
10th December 2015
Bring Me the Horizon: The future is now
From scrappy metalcore to arena-ready anthems, Bring Me The Horizon have had quite the career. Now, it’s time to step even further away from their former selves.
9th December 2015
The time is Nao: “I sing into my cupboard”
After teaming up with everyone from A.K Paul to Disclosure this year, Nao’s traded perfection in favour of soul.
9th December 2015
The Big Moon: “Never in a hundred years would I go to the moon”
It’s been a chaotic 2015 for this London four-piece, and things are only set to get madder.
9th December 2015
INHEAVEN: “We’ll hit the ground running in the new year”
Fresh from the Neu Tour, INHEAVEN have a “taste for blood” and they’re ready to take over.
9th December 2015
The Neu Bulletin (Sweat, Estrons, Jodie Abacus & more)
DIY’s weekly guide to the best new music.
9th December 2015
Win a pair of tickets to the Fluffer Pit Party with Heck
It’s set to take place this weekend at a secret East London location.
9th December 2015
Turn it up: The no-nonsense bolshiness of VANT
Mattie Vant speaks his mind about the big topics, and he’s only going to get louder. He speaks ahead of the Neu Tour 2015.
8th December 2015
The Big Moon: “We’re all like these tiny dinosaurs hatching out of eggs”
Snack-obsessed, these four Londoners are also ‘Sucker’’s for a good hook. They talk to DIY ahead of the Neu Tour 2015.
8th December 2015
Julian Casablancas’ favourite new band? INHEAVEN gear up for the Neu Tour
After months in the shadows, this shoegaze-inclined group are stepping to the fore. They talk to DIY ahead of the Neu Tour 2015.
8th December 2015
Yak attack: “We like it to sound a bit crunchy and nasty”
A furious whirlwind with a penchant for drone-notes and noise, there’s a zest to Yak’s psychedelia that defies their nonchalance.
7th December 2015
Here to stay: Alessia Cara
A pop megastar in waiting with Taylor Swift’s backing before she’s even released a debut album — Alessia Cara is here.
7th December 2015
The Big Moon: “I had to turn off my emails because I was freaking out”
Fresh from a ‘Eureka Moment’, this London group are howling their way to the top.
6th December 2015
Michigan thrashers Pity Sex take on the UK: “I swear I won’t comment on the accent”
Ahead of their first UK tour, Britty Drake and Sean St. Charles talk the shoegaze/emo group’s ethos and big plans for the future.
5th December 2015
Black Honey: “All of the best bands take years before they’re something”
Black Honey have made their mark by doing things at their own pace. It’s already paying off.
5th December 2015
Nobody can stop Rat Boy in his tracks
Damon Albarn’s making him cups of tea. Shamir’s inviting him round to house parties. And thousands of fans are losing their minds at his gigs. We’ve seen nothing yet from Rat Boy.
4th December 2015
Tracks: Animal Collective, Big Ups & More
The DIY writers pick out the biggest and best songs from the last seven days.
4th December 2015
DIY’s Class of 2016 issue is out now!
DIY is free — pick up a copy in our beloved UK stockists or read for free online.
4th December 2015
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.