Reviews

In this section:

Laura Jane Grace - Hole In My Head

4 Stars

There’s something inherently welcoming in the short, sharp, and lyrically open songs.

14th February 2024, 7:59am

serpentwithfeet - GRIP

4 Stars

A dynamic and sensual album, rich with imagery, peppered with romance, and imbued with joy.

14th February 2024, 7:58am

IDLES - TANGK

4 Stars

If love is the theme here, it’s quickly masked by a balanced ferocity IDLES have never tapped into before.

14th February 2024, 7:55am

Cruush, SOMOH, and Al Costelloe play The Social for DIY’s One Way Or Another gig series with Parallel Lines

Cruush cast a spell at The Social for the first One Way Or Another show of 2024

We were also joined by Al Costelloe and SOMOH at the February edition of our monthly gig series with Parallel Lines.

9th February 2024, 4:30pm

Shygirl - Club Shy

4 Stars

Staple Shygirl, re-packaged, pre-remixed, pre-prepared for the club.

9th February 2024, 8:00am

Declan McKenna - What Happened To The Beach?

4 Stars

Decidedly mature yet still with that same self-aware playfulness, this is undoubtedly his most eclectic offering to date.

7th February 2024, 8:00am

Madi Diaz - Weird Faith

4 Stars

Truly cathartic, with her sense of self reaffirmed.

7th February 2024, 7:56am

Zara Larsson - Venus

3-5 Stars

Aside from being a slight hodgepodge of genres, it’s a lush flex of skill.

7th February 2024, 7:55am

Meltheads - Decent Sex

3 Stars

The Belgian outfit excel when they live up to their name.

7th February 2024, 7:55am

Brittany Howard - WHAT NOW

4 Stars

A gem.

31st January 2024, 8:00am

The Last Dinner Party - Prelude To Ecstasy

5 Stars

Sky-high, grandiose ambition that ties together lofty literary sentiment, cinematic sweeping theatricality and killer melodic indie hooks with an equal affinity for each.

31st January 2024, 8:00am

Holly Macve - Time Is Forever

4 Stars

It’s easy to hear from mere seconds of this EP why Holly has found a new friend in Lana Del Rey.

31st January 2024, 7:55am

J Mascis - What Do We Do Now

2-5 Stars

Fans will hear echoes of his best work, but for most this is a stale, uninspired outing for the legendary figure.

31st January 2024, 7:51am

Home Counties, Cosmorat and more ramp up the energy for Night Three of DIY’s Hello 2024 series

With Peter Xan and Humane the Moon also in action, the vibes were riding high.

25th January 2024, 6:30pm

The Smile - Wall Of Eyes

4 Stars

For the most part this album is exactly what a side project should be – all the ideas too weird to fit anywhere else.

24th January 2024, 8:01am

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes - Dark Rainbow

4 Stars

Perhaps their most consistent and level work to date.

24th January 2024, 8:00am

Future Islands - People Who Aren’t There Anymore

4 Stars

While the music is a little more inward, more reserved, it still carries all the hallmarks of the signature Future Islands sound.

24th January 2024, 7:56am

Tapir! - The Pilgrim, Their God and the King of My Decrepit Mountain

4 Stars

An escapist dream and immersive story.

24th January 2024, 7:50am

NewDad - Madra

2-5 Stars

No doubt these songs will triumph when performed live, but as a record, ‘Madra’ isn’t quite it.

24th January 2024, 7:50am

Truly at the peak of their powers: Bring Me The Horizon’s mammoth UK tour takes on London’s O2

As confetti rains down on the crowd during their explosive final track ‘Throne’ and their show comes to a triumphant close, the impact they’ve made on modern rock music is impossible to ignore.

23rd January 2024, 2:11pm