DIY Weekly, 3rd February 2014 - Feat. Bombay Bicycle Club, Young Fathers & More

DIY’s latest, shiniest free-to-read Weekly edition gives focus to a band on the brink of going global. Bombay Bicycle Club can’t exactly be accused of being underdogs these days, but the London group - formed when its members were midway through their teens - have their eyes on a big step forward.

Fourth album ‘So Long, See You Tomorrow’ puts their increasing desire to experiment up against a continued knack for penning instant, arena-ready giants in waiting. Our cover story looks at a band hitting a crossroads, albeit one they won’t be complaining about.

Also in the new Weekly, we welcome in one of the UK’s newest, fiercest daredevils in the form of Edinburgh trio Young Fathers. Using hip-hop as a very loose platform, they then insist on tearing everything up from the seams. Find out why their ‘DEAD’ record represents one of the most important debuts for some time.

Slightly softer on the ears is Jordan Lee aka Mutual Benefit. His music is a bringing together of field recordings and intimate songwriting recorded in close, friend-filled confines. As well as a DIY interview, we give the verdict on his ‘Love’s Crushing Diamond’ album, which is looking to break out from Stateside attention.

In news, there’s excitement about the Primavera bill, plus a report on our final new bands showcase Hello 2014. Reviews gets its head round albums from Breton, Bomay Bicycle Club and Young Fathers, and in Neu there’s an introducing interview with Nai Harvest. Plus find out why LAW’s debut EP is the one release you need to be investing in this week.

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