Gas In The Tangk: IDLES
Launching LP5 with a sweaty secret show and a massive new single, IDLES are turning the ignition key on ‘TANGK’: an album all about love.
17th November 2023, 12:00pm
Features
Mary In The Junkyard: “We go wild on stage now; we’ve become much less reserved”
The yeti-loving, instrument-making, word-of-mouth trio, taking the buzz overground.
16th November 2023, 12:00pm
From Franz Ferdinand to Calvin Harris: Looking back at ESNS Exchange over the past twenty years
As ESNS's talent exchange programme celebrates its twentieth anniversary, our first feature runs through some of the success stories from 2003 to 2009.
14th November 2023, 4:00pm
Sleater-Kinney: Bound Together
During the making of new album ‘Little Rope’, a personal tragedy would floor Sleater-Kinney’s Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker. Through the bonds of friendship and creativity, however, they channelled it into a record of ultimate catharsis.
13th November 2023, 1:00pm
Tkay Maidza: Calm Before The Storm
Relocating to the other side of the world and fighting to find her feet - and herself - again, Tkay Maidza’s second album is the definition of ‘Sweet Justice’.
10th November 2023, 12:00pm
Focal Point: Jelani Blackman
A steady ascent has seen Jelani Blackman pick up famous collaborators from Gorillaz to Ghetts along the way, but with debut LP 'The Heart Of It', the Londoner is standing front and centre.
9th November 2023, 3:00pm
The Magic Circle: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
No one does it quite like King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: a group of freaky sonic adventurers who’ve moulded success into their own shape and become arguably the biggest cult band on the planet. On 25th (!) album ‘The Silver Cord’, they’re adding yet more unexpected strings to their already-bulging bow.
8th November 2023, 11:30am
Robbie Williams on reaching out to Lewis Capaldi and mental health in the music industry: “I was berated and belittled and told to pull my socks up”
Speaking candidly to DIY and others ahead of his new Netflix documentary, the pop legend also spoke about his biggest career regrets.
4th November 2023, 12:02am
English Teacher, Paris Paloma & more: here’s six of the must-see acts playing at Mutations 2023
The Brighton fest boasts a treasure trove of incredible new acts, who'll all be playing across the next four days.
2nd November 2023, 4:44pm
Fazerdaze: “I feel a lot less worried about what people think now”
Just as she embarks on her latest UK/EU tour, we catch up with the New Zealand artist to talk through what her new era holds.
2nd November 2023, 12:45pm
DIY’s Essential New (Halloween) Tracks
Tired of the same old Monster Mash? Dive into our curated collection of this year's best new music to soundtrack spooky season 2023.
31st October 2023, 2:30pm
Tapir!: “this project is very much alive”
Creating their own Pilgrim’s progress via a trinity of mythology-fuelled, modern folk EPs, Tapir! are a band firmly in their own lane.
27th October 2023, 12:00pm
Viji: “We were conscious of keeping it purposefully raw”
Fall into the fuzzy fug of Vanilla Jenner’s narcotic, ‘90s influenced guitar world.
26th October 2023, 1:30pm
The Kills: ‘Til Death Do Them Part
Two halves of a raw rock'n'roll whole, on The Kills' sixth album 'God Games', Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince's symbiotic spirit is out in full force.
25th October 2023, 1:00pm
Soft Play: Play Time
Back with a new name, a new track and a new BFF of the unlikeliest kind, Isaac Holman and Laurie Vincent are ringing the bell on the next era of Soft Play.
24th October 2023, 1:00pm
Like A Prayer: SIPHO.
A debut record full of sonic exploration and social investigation, 'PRAYERS & PARANOIA' may come loaded with weight but SIPHO. is rising high.
23rd October 2023, 2:30pm
Baby Queen: Queen of Hearts
Bella Latham has spent the past three years steadily amassing a dedicated following of loyal subjects in the form of her Baby Kingdom - a legion of fans who are set to stand by her, ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ and all.
20th October 2023, 3:45pm
Swedish quartet Tribe Friday talk their second album: “‘Hemma’ is a very different beast”
We caught up with the band's vocalist Noah Deutschmann to reflect on the band's new record, that's been inspired by home.
20th October 2023, 12:39pm
Mitch Rowland talks new album ‘Come June’: “I felt a lot of change going on around then”
We speak with the songwriter - who doubles as Harry Styles' guitarist and collaborator - about how his debut album bloomed into unexpected life.
19th October 2023, 3:00pm
Bombay Bicycle Club: Shifting Gears
From indie beginnings to funk-fuelled solo projects, Bombay Bicycle Club have proved themselves to be masters of reinvention. On sixth studio album ‘My Big Day’, the quartet are letting their (metaphorical) hair down.
18th October 2023, 4:00pm
Bambie Thug: “This project is really just no constraints”
Meet the otherworldly, self-dubbed “ouija-pop” star whose creativity knows no bounds.
16th October 2023, 2:00pm
Holly Humberstone: A Room Of One’s Own
After a whirlwind entry into the industry, the last 18 months have seen Holly Humberstone ride a wave of self-questioning before emerging out the other side, clearer than ever and with debut ‘Paint My Bedroom Black’ in tow.
13th October 2023, 2:00pm
Creeper: Darkest Before The Dawn
Never ones to do things by halves, theatrical rockers Creeper have risen from the dead (almost literally) for their new album 'Sanguivore'.
12th October 2023, 4:00pm
Lauren Mayberry: Eyes Wide Open
Stepping sideways after a decade fronting CHVRCHES, Lauren Mayberry is launching a solo era that lets all of her suppressed femininity, theatricality and rage fly free.
10th October 2023, 2:00pm
Featuring Green Day, English Teacher, Everything Everything, Caity Baser and more!