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HAIM talk cutting loose, letting go, and rejecting fear for fourth album ‘I quit’

HAIM: Calling It Quits

Now over a decade into their career, HAIM have long since hit their stride — and, having already spent years navigating the industry’s infamous fickleness, on fourth record ​‘I quit’ they literally ​“don’t give a fuck”. With a period of break-ups, overthinking, and crippling self-doubt now behind them, the LA sisters are letting their hair down, ready to abandon fear and embrace a summer of vulnerability, freedom, and fun.

13th June 2025

Barry Can’t Swim on his meteoric rise, headlining All Points East Festival, and incoming second album ‘Loner’

Barry Can’t Swim: Dancing In The Dark

After rapidly rising through the ranks thanks to his 2023 debut ​‘When Will We Land?’, Scottish producer and DJ Barry Can’t Swim is on the verge of his biggest summer yet, but the build up’s not been entirely plain-sailing. On new album ​‘Loner’, Josh Mainnie tries to make sense of the rollercoaster he’s been on over the past two years, while reminding himself of who he is as an artist along the way.

5th June 2025

Rico Nasty talks overcoming industry obstacles and trusting herself for third album ‘Lethal’

Rico Nasty: Killer Instinct

After beginning to feel pigeonholed by internal doubt and industry pressure, Rico Nasty realised she needed to go back to basics and trust her gut: on third album ​‘LETHAL’, she’s unearthed the most potent version of herself yet.

29th May 2025

The Last Dinner Party’s L. Mayland on going solo for debut EP ‘The Slow Fire Of Sleep’

L. Mayland: To Sleep, Perchance To Dream

The Last Dinner Party’s Lizzie Mayland on their band’s brush with burnout, searching for home, and striking out alone with solo EP ​‘The Slow Fire Of Sleep’.

28th May 2025

Toronto punks PUP on finding humour in hardship and fifth album ‘Who Will Look After The Dogs?’

PUP: Dog Days Are Over

After over a decade in the game, Toronto punks PUP still know how to make light of the darker moments of life; five albums in, they remain focused on embracing the moment.

27th May 2025

Låpsley on polyamory, artistic independence, and fourth album ‘I’M A HURRICANE, I’M A WOMAN IN LOVE’

Låpsley: Winds Of Change

From parting ways with her former label through to navigating a polyamorous relationship and its subsequent end, the road to Låpsley’s fourth album has not exactly been smooth. With ​‘I’M A HURRICANE, I’M A WOMAN IN LOVE’, however, the Merseyside songwriter proves she’s weathered those storms and emerged even stronger.

22nd May 2025

Blondshell’s Sabrina Teitelbaum on family, formative experiences, and new album ‘If You Asked For A Picture’ for DIY In Deep

Portrait Of An Artist: Blondshell

Having ricocheted into the spotlight with her immediate 2023 debut, Blondshell has since cemented herself as one of guitar music’s most vital new voices. Now, on second outing ​‘If You Asked For A Picture’, Sabrina Teitelbaum is dialling up the honesty and letting her guard down.

21st May 2025

Nova Twins on near-burnout, finding balance, and new album ‘Parasites & Butterflies’

Nova Twins: Angels and Demons

After the dizzying success of second album ​‘Supernova’, Nova Twins may have looked like superheroes on the outside, but things were getting darker within. Now, via the making of third album ​‘Parasites & Butterflies’, they’ve navigated their way through the tunnel to become the most balanced version of themselves yet.

20th May 2025

Sports Team on parenthood, sonic evolution, and their “listenable” third album ‘Boys These Days’

Sports Team: Boys To Men

On third album ​‘Boys These Days’, Britain’s silliest guitar band Sports Team return with newfound ​‘60s pop sensibilities, while their sardonic lyrical tightrope takes a (slightly) more serious tone.

19th May 2025

Damiano David about music beyond Måneskin and his debut solo album ‘Funny Little Fears’

Damiano David: A Star Reborn

After being propelled to the dizzying heights of fame thanks to an iconic Eurovision win and a series of megahits, Måneskin frontman Damiano David soon reached his limit. Now, after hitting the breaks and moving to LA to start over, he’s ready to begin his next chapter.

14th May 2025

Ezra Furman talks community, tenth album ‘Goodbye Small Head’, and her day festival A World Of Love And Care

Ezra Furman: Tender Loving Care

Now on the verge of releasing her tenth studio album, Ezra Furman knows the meaning of courage and community more than most. With this month’s A World Of Love And Care — a specially-curated day festival hosted at London’s EartH — she’s re-affirming the case for love as a revolutionary act.

13th May 2025

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