Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury Prize for ‘People Watching’
The North East hero accepted the award in Newcastle — the first time the prestigious ceremony has been held outside London.
17th October 2025
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Courtney Barnett returns with brand new track ‘Stay In Your Lane’
It marks her first new music since the release of her 2023 instrumental album ‘End of the Day’.
16th October 2025
Oliver Sim offers up new single ‘Telephone Games’
His latest, Bullion-produced track follows on from ‘Obsession’, which landed back in the summer.
16th October 2025
Militarie Gun share final preview of new album in form of ‘God Owes Me Money’
The quintet’s second album ‘God Save The Gun’ is set for release tomorrow.
16th October 2025
Dry Cleaning announce plans for huge 2026 world tour in support of new album ‘Secret Love’
The band will be hitting the road early next year to celebrate the release of their forthcoming third album.
16th October 2025
Chloe Qisha shares new single ‘So Sad So Hot’
This latest offering doubles as her first new music since the release of her ‘Modern Romance’ EP, which landed earlier this year.
16th October 2025
DIY travels North with LNER to the 2025 Mercury Prize Newcastle
Ahead of the big day later this week, this special edition of DIY gives you the lowdown on all 12 shortlisted albums.
14th October 2025
Twenty One Pilots join lineup for Rock Werchter 2026
The cult duo will take to the festival’s main stage on Saturday 4th July next year.
14th October 2025
The Last Dinner Party are the cover stars of DIY’s October 2025 issue!
Our latest mag also features Geese, Jay Som, Kojey Radical, Miltarie Gun and loads more.
13th October 2025
The Streets to perform ‘A Grand Don’t Come For Free’ in full on 2026 UK tour
It’ll be the first time Mike Skinner and his band have played the seminal album front-to-back.
10th October 2025
Tyler, The Creator to headline All Points East 2026 in two-day takeover
He’ll be joined by the likes of Turnstile, Vince Staples and Danny Brown for the Victoria Park event next summer.
9th October 2025
Gorillaz drop hypnotic new single ‘The Manifesto’
Damon Albarn’s digital innovators have done it again.
8th October 2025
Two Door Cinema Club to mark 15 years of ‘Tourist History’ with 2026 Crystal Palace Park show
They’ll be joined by special guests The Vaccines, James Marriott, and The Royston Club.
8th October 2025
PinkPantheress asks if we ‘Fancy Some More?’
If Kyle and JADE are involved (which they are), we’re all ears.
8th October 2025
Jacob Elordi auditions to be the new Bon Iver in star-studded ‘Day One’ video
St Vincent, Cristin Milioti, Flock of Dimes’ Jenn Wasner and more also make an appearance…
8th October 2025
English Teacher unveil details of ‘This Could Be A Remix Album’
The new version of their Mercury Prize winning debut will feature contributions from Fontaines DC, Baxter Dury, Matt Maltese and more.
8th October 2025
Jay Som recruits Hayley Williams for final album preview ‘Past Lives’
The collab comes after she opened for Paramore way back in 2018.
8th October 2025
Rock Werchter confirm The Cure as first 2026 headliner
The Belgian festival giant will return on 2nd-5th July next year.
7th October 2025
The Last Dinner Party offer up latest pop-rock romp ‘Second Best’
Their much-anticipated second album, ‘From The Pyre’, lands later this month.
1st October 2025
Poland’s Open’er Festival announces The Cure as first 2026 headliner
The countdown to next summer is on…
1st October 2025
Jerkcurb unveils plans for second album ‘Night Fishing On A Calm Lake’
Jacob Read has also offered up the record’s lead single, ‘Death Valley Morning Dew’.
1st October 2025
Lianne La Havas returns with intimate new single ‘Disarray’
“It’s about vulnerability, honesty, and giving listeners a window into a moment of my life.”
1st October 2025
Dry Cleaning announce anticipated third album ‘Secret Love’
The South London cult favourites have also offered up its first single, ‘Hit My Head All Day’.
30th September 2025
Sarah Kinsley raises the curtain on next chapter with ‘Fleeting’
The vital new cut is her first release since last Autumn’s ‘Escaper’ LP.
29th September 2025
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.