Preoccupations - New Material
4 Stars
Arguably the most whole and complete Preoccupations release to date.
23rd March 2018
Reviews
Lily Allen previews ‘No Shame’ along with her many bangers at tiny London gig
She’s as sharp as ever.
22nd March 2018
The Magic Gang throw an almighty debut album party
Landing unexpectedly in the top ten midweeks with their debut album, tonight’s knees-up with DIY and Yala! Records is a celebratory slice of ridiculousness.
22nd March 2018
Our Girl go minimal for acoustic show
The band’s jetlaggy visit to one of London’s oldest churches goes down as a meditative Monday treat.
20th March 2018
Stella Donnelly, Shame and more of the best things we saw at SXSW 2018
The Austin event is a musical minefield: here, we attempt to navigate it.
19th March 2018
Albert Hammond Jr - Francis Trouble
4 Stars
It rings with renewed energy.
16th March 2018
Black Foxxes - Reiði
4 Stars
An awakening from the bleak nature of their debut.
16th March 2018
Hot Snakes - Jericho Sirens
4 Stars
Hot Snakes throw a hell of a rock and roll party.
16th March 2018
Yo La Tengo - There’s A Riot Going On
3 Stars
Quietly overwhelming.
16th March 2018
The Decemberists - I’ll Be Your Girl
3 Stars
It too often drifts back into old habits.
16th March 2018
Nakhane - You Will Not Die
4 Stars
A multi-faceted and fascinating introduction.
16th March 2018
The Magic Gang - The Magic Gang
5 Stars
A debut that’ll be remembered as a milestone moment in years to come.
15th March 2018
Sigrid shows glimpses of superstardom at Shepherd’s Bush Empire gig
There’s an invigorating momentum behind the Norwegian right now, and it carries her biggest show to date.
15th March 2018
LIFE, Our Girl & Francobollo lead the charge on DIY’s SXSW stage at the British Music Embassy
Catholic Action, Boniface and Breakfast Muff also played the showcase last night.
13th March 2018
Julien Baker champions positivity at joyous London show
The show teams as a birthday bash and end of tour party for the 23 year-old, and it’s a celebration all round.
10th March 2018
Liza Anne - Fine But Dying
4 Stars
A comforting weapon against the turbulence of the human mind.
9th March 2018
Nervus - Everything Dies
4 Stars
A rousing collection.
9th March 2018
Young Fathers - Cocoa Sugar
4 Stars
In dodging expectations once again, they continue to triumph.
9th March 2018
David Byrne - American Utopia
3 Stars
Much like the United States itself right now, ‘American Utopia’ isn’t a complete paradise.
9th March 2018
Editors - Violence
3 Stars
At times it makes a case for a return to the spotlight.
9th March 2018
of Montreal - White Is Relic / Irrealis Mood
2 Stars
A rich but straggling album.
9th March 2018
Pillow Queens - State of the State
4 Stars
Pillow Queens could well be your new favourite band.
9th March 2018
IDLES, Black Honey and Young Fathers shine at Scotland’s Electric Fields
Saturday also saw DIY take over the Valley Stage for a full day of musical treats.
9th March 2018
IDLES bring compassion and ferocity to Bestival 2018
Sincerity and fun are both on the menu for the brilliant late-afternoon set down in Dorset.
8th March 2018
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.