The best things we saw at SXSW 2017, day two
A round-up of the buzziest and most bizarre sights from Austin, Texas.
15th March 2017
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Homeward bound: The Shins
On the back of new album ‘Heartworms’, we talk expectation and nostalgia with James Mercer.
15th March 2017
Filling in the blanks: Sorority Noise
The Connecticut band’s third album ‘You’re Not As ___ As You Think’ might well prove their richly deserved breakthrough.
15th March 2017
The Big Moon talk heading to the wild wild West
Over in Texas for a hectic week of SXSW shows, the band fill us in on barbecue preferences and roller derby.
15th March 2017
Dream Wife: “We’re going to get kitted out with cowboy boots and hats!”
Ahead of playing DIY’s Maggie Mae’s showcase in Austin, the band stop by for a chat.
15th March 2017
Win a pair of tickets to see Japandroids on their UK tour
We’re giving away tickets to six of the duo’s upcoming UK live shows.
10th March 2017
Tracks: (alt-J, Black Honey, Dream Wife & More)
All the biggest and best tracks of the week, rounded up and reviewed.
10th March 2017
A Conversation With Kate Nash About Growing Up
The singer and GLOW star gives us some life advice
8th March 2017
The Neu Bulletin (Drahla, Abi Ocia, Paddy Hanna & more)
DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.
8th March 2017
It takes two: six of the best indie guest spots
In light of alt‑J and Wolf Alice’s Ellie Rowsell teaming up on ‘3WW’, we go digging for other top notch link-ups.
7th March 2017
Scent from above: Perfume Genius
Perfume Genius’ last album ‘Too Bright’ changed him from an outsider into a sashaying superstar. With ‘No Shape’, Mike Hadreas is still impressing his dog, and shape-shifting further from definition.
5th March 2017
New Tricks: Grandaddy
Back after eleven years with new album ‘Last Place,’ Jason Lytle talks DIY through his latest musical obsessions.
3rd March 2017
Tracks: (Lorde, Diet Cig, QTY & More)
All the biggest and best tracks of the week, rounded up and reviewed.
3rd March 2017
In the Studio with George Ezra
After some soul-searching, weeks of isolation and an accidental trip to a nudist beach, George Ezra found the meaning behind his fun, uplifting new album.
2nd March 2017
The Neu Bulletin (Gold Connections, Penelope Isles, Palm Honey & more)
DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.
1st March 2017
Win tickets to Øya - with flights and accommodation
Lana Del Rey, The xx and Ryan Adams are among the acts playing.
28th February 2017
VANT’s illustrated guide to ‘Dumb Blood’
Mattie and Billy talk.…no, draw us through the band’s debut album.
27th February 2017
You Spin Me Right Round: Dirty Projectors
Starting with a break-up, the journey to ‘Dirty Projectors’ has seen Dave Longstreth treading brand new paths, and piecing things back together again.
25th February 2017
Where The Wild Things Are: Circa Waves
Meek indie boys be gone! Circa Waves return a confident, riff-roaring beast on second album ‘Different Creatures’.
24th February 2017
Tracks: (Calvin Harris, Pale Waves, Lana Del Rey & More)
All the biggest and best tracks of the week, rounded up and reviewed.
24th February 2017
The Neu Bulletin (Dope Lemon, Weird Milk, Polo & more)
DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.
22nd February 2017
Here’s to the sixth time: Los Campesinos!
Going strong, ten years on, Gareth David fills us in on the band’s new album ‘Sick Scenes’.
21st February 2017
VANT: Reign in Blood
With debut album ‘Dumb Blood,’ VANT are putting themselves front centre in a movement who want to initiate much-needed change.
17th February 2017
Tracks (Creeper, Pumarosa, PWR BTTM, & More)
All the biggest and best tracks of the week, rounded up and reviewed.
17th February 2017
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.