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DIY's essential guide to the latest music.
Neu Bulletins serve as DIY's source for the freshest new music. This is your go-to spot for exciting new bands and rising stars. This roundup includes tracks we've been enjoying at full volume recently. We also have a convenient Spotify playlist featuring all the Neu tracks we've been loving, so you can listen to our recommendations in one place! Dive in…
Chloe Slater - Harriet
In the midst of electrifying festival performances and the announcement of her largest headline tour to date, Manchester's emerging talent Chloe Slater has released her new single 'Harriet'. This track showcases a delightful mix of sunny guitars and shimmering synths with a genuine coming-of-age vibe. Produced by her longtime collaborator Jack Shuter, this is one of Slater's earliest songs, touching on the theme of romantic jealousy written when she was just 18. Fans of the cult TV series Normal People will also want to check out the accompanying video, where Slater highlights her striking resemblance to actress Daisy Edgar-Jones by recreating memorable scenes that beautifully illustrate her songwriting. (Kyle Roczniak)
She's In Parties - Same Old Story
Back with their first new music since the release of their sophomore EP 'Puppet Show' last year, Dublin/Colchester quartet She's In Parties presents another ethereal shoegaze track with 'Same Old Story'. Frontwoman Katie Dillon captures a sense of regret and emotional turmoil, her haunting vocals interweaving with the band's lush sound to create a mesmerizing return. (Chris Connor)
Radio Free Alice - Toyota Camry
Kicking off their UK tour with style, Melbourne indie rockers Radio Free Alice have released their new single 'Toyota Camry'—a strong addition to their collection of melodic, guitar-driven tracks. With influences from British post-punk and the early 2000s New York rock revival, this song embodies everything appealing about the Australian band: a tight rhythm section, a catchy chorus, and haunting harmonies. The longing in singer Noah Learmonth's voice evokes the essence of Morrissey's Smiths era, and the lyrics of 'Toyota Camry' suit that sentiment perfectly. What's not to enjoy? (Attila Peter)
Aries (feat. brakence) - SLEEPWALKER
If alt-pop had an ethereal realm, Aries and brakence would be its visionary architects. On 'SLEEPWALKER'—a long-anticipated collaboration between these genre-defying artists—everything feels both weightless and electric, as if navigating a glitching server or a memory that feels uncertain. Following the eerie, cinematic return of 'IN THE FLESH', Aries continues to unfold the narrative of his latest universe. While that track struck like shattered glass and digital flames, 'SLEEPWALKER' dives into emotional confusion—filled with syrupy falsettos, fractured beats, and nocturnal angst. Brakence's signature warped auto-tune intertwines with Aries' crisp melodies, their vocals swirling around each other like spirits in a machine. Lyrically, the song avoids clear resolutions—perhaps that's the intent. (Gemma Cockrell)
Nightbus - Ascension
Providing an exciting preview of Nightbus' debut album, 'Passenger', 'Ascension' pays tribute to the sonic roots of their Manchester hometown. Reminiscent of New Order, Romy, and Insides, this track offers a fresh interpretation of post-punk dream-pop, demonstrating that guitars and acid basslines can coexist harmoniously. The arrangement navigates through emotions of nostalgia, featuring beautiful, sparse vocals that balance between tranquility and anxiety. The accompanying music video, set in a desolate seaside town, enhances the song's bewildering ambiguity with saturated visuals of penny arcades and introspective pacing, reflecting a reminiscent past and an uncertain future. With the appealing sound of 'Ascension' as their starting point, Nightbus is poised to carve out a distinctive space for their music.
trout - over + out
Offering a first taste of her upcoming second EP 'Bait', ‘over + out’ showcases South Coast artist Trout honing her emotionally charged sound. What begins as a soft murmur of fragility quickly develops into a blend of vulnerability and relentlessness, confronting the heartache of witnessing someone become unreachable. While her debut 'Colourpicker' introduced us to grunge-pop steeped in personal reflection, ‘over + out’ hints at broader horizons. Trout’s songwriting shows a growing maturity; the guitars are grittier, the production is more polished, yet nothing feels forced. She doesn't need to shout to be heard; her impact is inherent. (Gemma Cockrell)
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