Happyness: “I first went to Reading at 13, then every year after that.”
London band look set to build on a BBC Introducing Stage set with a show in Leeds today (24th August).
24th August 2014
Festivals
Circa Waves: “We’re going to be responsible for a new baby boom”
Liverpool band are readying themselves for a hotly-anticipated Leeds set.
24th August 2014
Arctic Monkeys close day two of Reading 2014 with flair
Alex Turner and co. swagger their way onto the Main Stage.
24th August 2014
Leeds Festival 2014: Sunday highlights
Have a listen to the most exciting names on today’s bill for Leeds Festival.
24th August 2014
The Wytches up the muck factor on closing day of Reading 2014
Brighton band are at their grubby best with an opening set on the NME/Radio 1 Stage.
24th August 2014
Jungle ride a wave of momentum for Reading 2014 set
London collective take a couple of songs to get into their stride — once there, they strike gold.
24th August 2014
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis bring the fun to Reading 2014
Who really gets away with playing their biggest hit twice in a flurry of pyro and smoke, while not sounding like a complete pillock?
24th August 2014
Reading Festival 2014: Friday highlights
Blink, Flume and Disclosure feature in our picks from the closing day of Reading Festival.
24th August 2014
You Me At Six: “We might be darting about on some other stages”
The band’s Max Helyer hints at a more secret appearance at this year’s Reading 2014.
24th August 2014
In Photos: Saturday at Reading 2014
Catch up with what went down on day two through the lenses of our intrepid photographers.
24th August 2014
Reading 2014: Sunday Live Updates
Photos, reports, news and everything else from Reading 2014, as it happens.
24th August 2014
Chvrches cement themselves as the real deal at Reading 2014
This time last year Chvrches hinted at greatness — now they’ve seized that opportunity.
23rd August 2014
Dry the River: “We’ve slowly worked our way up”
Dry the River have made their way up the Reading & Leeds Festival bill and on to the Main Stage.
23rd August 2014
Queens of the Stone Age graduate to the top of Reading 2014 bill
It’s been a long time coming, but Reading & Leeds headliners aren’t grown overnight.
23rd August 2014
Reading 2014: Saturday Live Updates
Photos, reports, news and everything else from Reading 2014, as it happens.
23rd August 2014
Gnarwolves cause carnage with opening set at Reading 2014
The trio’s Main Stage slot is a triumph on all accounts.
23rd August 2014
MØ takes the Dance Stage to another level at Reading 2014
Danish star packs in Spice Girls covers and mass singalongs on her Reading & Leeds debut.
23rd August 2014
Wolf Alice: “If you look like you’re having fun, everyone else will have fun too”
The Festival Republic stage awaits one of the sets of the weekend from Wolf Alice.
23rd August 2014
Paramore: “We work so hard to make the show great”
As the trio gear up to headline Leeds Festival tonight, they let DIY know just how much confetti to expect.
23rd August 2014
Marmozets: “We’re gonna slay it!”
The five-piece are gearing up their second set of the day at Reading, and they’re betting it’ll be chaotic.
23rd August 2014
Peace play Reading 2014 Main Stage in style
This season any respectable Main Stage act should be wearing an all in one houndstooth ensemble, holographic glasses and a furry coat.
23rd August 2014
Chvrches: “Tonight’s slot feels like a real progression”
Ahead of taking on Reading’s NME/Radio One stage, the band spoke to DIY backstage
23rd August 2014
Rae Morris: “It definitely feels like a big deal for me”
Tonight’s BBC Introducing Stage headliner is looking ahead to her debut album.
23rd August 2014
Lower Than Atlantis: “We were scared as we played just after Royal Blood”
The four-piece had a handful of hurdles thrown their way ahead of their NME/ Radio 1 Stage slot.
23rd August 2014
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.