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6th November 2015
Features
Seismic shifts: the bands with no set shape
In the November issue of DIY, we look at the bands that give the boot to expectation, time and time again.
6th November 2015
Tracks: Santigold, Weezer, & More
The DIY writers pick out the biggest and best songs from the last seven days.
6th November 2015
Hop Along: “I like albums that feel real”
Death, mental illness and difficult decisions — Hop Along frontwoman Frances Quinlan isn’t afraid to tackle hard topics head on.
5th November 2015
Win tickets to see Lonely The Brave play the Dr. Martens Stand For Something Tour
The band will be playing at The Limelight this weekend, alongside Only Rivals.
5th November 2015
Community 2015: Everything you need to know about Clean Cut Kid, Miamigo, April Towers and NGOD
Tonight’s DIY Presents takes over London’s Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen.
4th November 2015
Tigercub look to inspire hope with their new ‘Repressed Semantics’ EP
Guitarist Jamie Hall talks the inspirations behind Tigercub’s new EP — streaming in full exclusively on DIY.
4th November 2015
Yak: “I like repetitive, stupid music - beans music”
Bump into this free-minded trio while they’re on tour and you’ll end up in a wild anecdote — Yak’s adventures are just beginning.
3rd November 2015
Upbringing: Clean Cut Kid
Liverpool newcomers prepare for DIY Presents’ Community gig by telling us about their musical upbringing.
2nd November 2015
Win tickets to see Clean Cut Kid at Community 2015
Miamigo, April Towers and NGod will also be appearing on the DIY Presents… stage.
2nd November 2015
The Neighbourhood talk growing up, and second album ‘Wiped Out!’
Frontman Jesse Rutherford fills in DIY on mixtapes, the new album and the power of Twitter.
30th October 2015
Tracks: Grimes, Blood Orange, and More
The DIY writers pick out the biggest and best songs from the last seven days.
30th October 2015
The astounding early days of Declan McKenna
A politics pundit of the future or a breakout star? Either way, this teenager’s had the year of his life.
29th October 2015
Upbringing: METZ
Now their five-star second album ‘II’ has cemented METZ’s place at the top, they take a seat and reflect on their musical foundations.
29th October 2015
Katie Harkin talks new solo project Harkin, and playing in Sleater-Kinney’s live band
The former Sky Larkin member is heading in a totally different direction with her new solo venture.
28th October 2015
TRAAMS share their ‘Brief Guide To 2000s Indie Revival Live Favourites That Never Made The Album’ playlist
Ahead of their Mirrors Festival slot and new album ‘Modern Dancing’ Padley of TRAAMS has dished out some gems.
28th October 2015
Martin Courtney: “I felt like I was able to try different things”
Real Estate’s frontman found himself with some downtime. New creative outlet ‘Many Moons’ is the liberating result.
27th October 2015
So you think you know… Ben Gibbard
DIY dips into the extended back catalogue of one of American indie-rock’s most iconic voices.
27th October 2015
Trust Fund: “The songs are just about my stupid life”
Preparing to release Trust Fund’s second album of this year, ‘Seems Unfair,’ Ellis Jones has supermarkets on his mind.
26th October 2015
Ho99o9: “Nobody was booking us, so we booked our own shit”
These New Jersey rap-freaks didn’t just take over a scene, they founded one.
26th October 2015
The Neu Bulletin (26th October 2015)
DIY’s new music tips, featuring Peluché, DC Scribbla and Rodents.
26th October 2015
End of Eras: A comprehensive guide to Panic! At The Disco
Against all the pretty odds, album five is imminent. Crank up that glittery excitement meter with this in-depth guide to Panic! At The Disco.
25th October 2015
Honne the edge of glory
Beyond the buzz, this London duo are on the brink of being 2016 favourites. There’s more to their game than “smooth” pop, too.
23rd October 2015
Someone Like You: What makes Adele, Adele
Flip phones, devilish cackles, and inventively named dachshunds all help make Adele a global superstar.
23rd October 2015
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.