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DIY’s essential guide to the latest music.
Neu Bulletins serve as DIY’s overview of the most exciting and fresh music. It’s your go-to source for trending new bands and rising stars. This compilation includes tracks we’ve been playing at full volume over the past week. We’ve also created a Spotify playlist showcasing all the Neu tracks we love, allowing you to enjoy all our recommendations in one place! Jump in…
late night drive home - terabyte
With their glitchy new single 'terabyte', late night drive home boldly ventures into the digital unknown, tackling contemporary internet culture with intrigue and unease. This track, the first from their upcoming debut album 'as I watch my life online', fuses raw indie-rock energy with electronic elements, reflecting the disorienting tug of online addiction. Lyrically, 'terabyte' delves into the unending cycle of digital validation and self-destruction through Andre Portillo’s emotive vocals (“over-exposed and over-stimulated”), encapsulating the modern experience of existing through screens. The sound evolves from the band’s grunge-influenced indie beginnings while embracing a sharper, more synthetic sonic landscape, featuring jagged beats and distorted melodies that convey the emotional chaos of endless scrolling. This single paves the way for what promises to be a captivating debut album, one that not only critiques the internet era but embodies its contradictions. Having always lived in this environment, late night drive home provides a visceral and thought-provoking insight into its effects. (Gemma Cockrell)
Kings Elliot - Starcrossed
Kings Elliot's sound serves as a time capsule of the early to mid-2000s, her captivating blend of neo-soul and pop transporting listeners back to those golden days. Recently announcing her debut album 'Born Blue', she has also released the new single 'Starcrossed' - a track that showcases her vocals prominently, expressing genuine vulnerability. Combining her influences with her unique elements, it offers an intriguing preview of her forthcoming LP. (Chris Connor)
Real Farmer - Big Stepper
True to its name, Real Farmer’s latest track 'Big Stepper' epitomizes energetic punk rock: with a head-banging core and pulsating bassline, seamlessly linked by the Dutch band’s dynamic vocals, it’s an ideal fit for any revitalizing playlist. If last year's 'Compare What's There' project helped the foursome assert their presence in the local music scene in Groningen and begin to break into mainstream awareness, this new hit could further propel them towards broader recognition. (Sophie McVinnie)
False Futures - Fire Movement
Ready to spark London’s indie-rock scene, False Futures' debut single ‘Fire Movement’ uncovers a sound that embraces both rough edges and the playful essence of classic guitar pop, weaving these contrasts into a captivating introduction. Warm, inquisitive guitar melodies flow alongside a tense bassline, crafting a compelling atmosphere for hollowed-out kicks to fit into, establishing a cynical groove. As vocalist Mat Conner – with a smooth yet biting cadence – delivers a calculated character study of someone balancing strategy and rebellious impulse, we experience a fascinating interplay between opposing forces. Carefully building and breaking with explosive intensity, ‘Fire Movement’ boldly expresses a band willing to explore the conflict between conformity and chaos. (Kayla Sandiford)
BEEFCAKE - Smothering
A haunting and profoundly moving piece, 'Smothering' confirms BEEFCAKE's status as one of 2025’s most intriguing emerging artists. Featured on the duo's upcoming debut EP, 'Detrimentors', the track fuses delicate strings, harps, and ethereal synths to create an immersive, dreamlike ambiance. Classically trained singer Dora’s powerful vocals soar effortlessly over the sparse instrumentation, bearing a raw emotional weight that remains long after the song ends. Lyrically, she examines the pain of abandonment at one’s lowest moment, providing a personal and cathartic insight that transforms sorrow into something both meaningful and beautiful. (Gemma Cockrell)
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The ultimate guide by DIY to the top new music.