BLACKSTARKIDS: “We’ve established ourselves as being whatever the fuck we want it to be”

On debut(ish) album ​‘Puppies Forever’, the Kansas City trio are creating a sonic soundtrack of their youth.

13th October 2021

Love Letters: Snail Mail

After the runaway success of her debut album ​‘Lush’, Lindsey Jordan faced some of her most challenging life lessons yet. With new album ​‘Valentine’, she’s offering up even more of herself.

11th October 2021

In The Studio with… Matt Maltese

The cult balladeer-turned-viral star is back at it for incoming LP3.

8th October 2021

Meet Me @ The Altar: “The plan was always to be the biggest band in the world”

Meet the pop punk trio reinvigorating the scene and pushing it forward into an entirely new era.

8th October 2021

renforshort: “I want people to feel like they’re not the only person feeling something”

The pop grunge star on wanting more people to join her world.

8th October 2021

Tracks: Måneskin, Paris Texas, Phoebe Green and more

The biggest and best tracks of the week.

8th October 2021

What’s Going On With… Cherry Glazerr

Clementine Creevy talks working with Four Tet, getting back on the stage and trusting her gut (and her fans).

7th October 2021

Hall Of Fame: Lana Del Rey, ‘Born To Die’

Nearly a decade on from the album that first introduced us to Lana Del Rey, ​‘Born To Die’’s inimitable palette sounds even more iconic with time.

7th October 2021

Get To Know… girlhouse

She’s just released her aptly-titled second EP, ​‘The Second EP’.

7th October 2021

The Neu Bulletin (Chrissi, Priestgate, spill tab and more!)

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

7th October 2021

A Brave New World: Squid

From domestic ​‘Houseplants’ to AI technology and musings on future dystopias, Squid’s journey to debut ​‘Bright Green Field’ has been a forward-facing odyssey.

5th October 2021

Get To Know… Blue Bendy

The South London sextet have just announced their debut EP!

5th October 2021

Progress Report: Adele

“Hiya babes!” Rumour has it that the long-awaited ​‘30’ is right around the corner…

5th October 2021

Get a glimpse of Fred Perry’s recent All Our Tomorrows live shows

The three-night residency featured appearances from PVA, Grandmas House, Lynks and Nayana IZ.

5th October 2021

Upbringing: Boy Scouts

Her latest album, ​‘Wayfinder’, landed last week.

4th October 2021

Conflict Resolution: Ghetts

From Justin to Ghetto to Ghetts, the last two decades have been ones of constant evolution for the East London rapper. On ​‘Conflict of Interest’, he’s rallying his peers and championing love over all.

3rd October 2021

Magic And Medicine: Foo Fighters

Celebrating 25 years in the game with a tenth album intent on treading new ground, Taylor Hawkins opens the door to ​‘Medicine at Midnight’ and the wild world of being a Foo Fighter.

2nd October 2021

Pixey: “It feels so exciting to play for my home crowd”

Ahead of her performance at this weekend’s Sound City, we had a little catch up with the singer.

2nd October 2021

Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants: Pa Salieu

Pa Salieu has overcome almost unfathomable hurdles to become one of UK rap’s brightest new stars. Channelling the legacy of his Gambian history, he’s on a mission to change the world.

1st October 2021

Positive Thinking: NAO

On third LP ​‘And Then Life Was Beautiful’, NAO is seeking out the good stuff and keeping her glass half full.

30th September 2021

Heading to Liverpool Sound City? Here are the artists you won’t want to miss

Featuring Beabadoobee, Nayana Iz, Baby Queen and loads more.

30th September 2021

Small Town Boy: The Killers

On eighth album ​‘Pressure Machine’, The Killers are shaking off Las Vegas’ seedy glitz and taking us into the heart of Brandon Flowers’ former Utah hometown.

24th September 2021

The Mysterines: “We’re definitely looking forward to playing our new stuff back home”

We spoke to the Liverpool four-piece ahead of their return home at Sound City.

24th September 2021

Poppy: Out of the Black

Over the past half decade, Poppy has managed to carve out a constantly evolving, high-concept path all of her own. On new LP ​‘Flux’, the singer is turning trauma into a triumph.

23rd September 2021