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We asked a load of DIY regulars about the small venues that got them to where they are today.

30th June 2020, 12:00am

Gorillaz unveil ‘Momentary Bliss’ video, featuring slowthai and Slaves

The first episode of Song Machine Season 1 has landed, and it's a good'un.

31st January 2020, 12:00am

Gorillaz to release new music with slowthai and Slaves tomorrow

New banger incoming…

29th January 2020, 12:00am

Slaves unleash ‘One More Day Won’t Hurt’ video

The first track from July's 'The Velvet Ditch' EP gets some frantic new visuals.

15th October 2019, 12:00am

Laurie from Slaves, IDER & more join War Child Safe & Sound industry day

The series of panels and discussions aim to offer support and guidance around mental health in the music industry.

23rd August 2019, 12:00am

Slaves - The Velvet Ditch

4-5 Stars

A succinct demonstration of Slaves’ here and now.

19th July 2019, 5:02pm

Slaves talk new EP ‘The Velvet Ditch’, the influence of grime and their continued fight against preconceptions

"You start to wonder, would we have been more successful if we weren't controversial?"

19th July 2019, 12:00am

Slaves are releasing a new EP on Friday

They announced 'The Velvet Ditch' via their socials this morning!

15th July 2019, 12:00am

Slaves share a love letter to pubs via video for ‘Bugs’

The track features on the duo’s latest album, ‘Acts of Fear and Love’.

26th March 2019, 12:00am

Slaves and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes to play Foo Fighters’ huge Glasgow show

Grohl and co will play Glasgow Summer Sessions this August.

6th March 2019, 12:00am

Slaves get nostalgic for ‘Photo Opportunity’ video

The track features on last year’s ‘Acts of Fear and Love’.

4th January 2019, 12:00am

Slaves are painters and decorators in their new ‘Magnolia’ video

Isaac and Laurie's adventures just don't stop.

12th October 2018, 12:00am

Slaves, Shame, The Vaccines and more battle the rain to send Reading 2018 off with glorious final day

Let's Eat Grandma, Demob Happy and a secret set from Peace also punctuate the Sunday of the raucous weekender.

27th August 2018, 12:00am

Things get hot and sweaty for Slaves’ incendiary album launch show

LIFE, Thyla and slowthai also joined proceedings at the launch of 'Acts of Fear and Love'.

22nd August 2018, 12:00am

Slaves - Acts of Fear and Love

4 Stars

Their tales of 2010s disillusionment are a resounding success.

17th August 2018, 7:58am

Slaves announce album launch party at London’s Old Blue Last

The duo will celebrate the release of their new album 'Acts of Fear and Love' with the show this Friday.

13th August 2018, 12:00am

Tracks: Mitski, Aphex Twin, Anteros & more

All the biggest and best tracks of the week, rounded up and reviewed.

10th August 2018, 12:00am

Slaves share ‘Photo Opportunity’

The DIY cover stars' new album 'Acts of Fear and Love' is out this month.

7th August 2018, 12:00am

No More Heroes: Slaves

On third album 'Acts of Fear and Love', Kent duo Slaves are broadening their horizons, embracing their softer side and remaining as un-pigeonhole-able as ever.

6th August 2018, 2:00pm

Slaves have announced a massive UK tour for this winter

The dates will be the Kent duo's largest yet.

6th August 2018, 12:00am

The August issue of DIY, fronted by Slaves and IDLES, is out now!

DIY is free - pick up a copy in our usual, beloved UK stockists or read for free online.

3rd August 2018, 12:00am

Members of Wolf Alice, The Maccabees, Blur and more audition to be Slaves’ new drummer in their ‘Chokehold’ video

Looks like Isaac Holman is out of a job in the new 'Acts of Fear and Love' clip.

31st July 2018, 12:00am

No More Heroes: Slaves and IDLES are on the cover of the August issue of DIY!

Along with the two cover stars, the new issue (out on Friday, 3rd August) features Anna Calvi, Spring King, Metronomy and more.

31st July 2018, 12:00am

Kasabian, Tame Impala, Slaves and more kick off Day One of Mad Cool with a mighty bang

MGMT, FIDLAR and Pearl Jam also played the first day of the heavyweight Madrid weekender.

13th July 2018, 12:00am