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DIY's essential guide to the latest music.
Neu Bulletins serve as DIY's resource for the freshest new sounds. This is your go-to spot for exciting new bands and rising stars, featuring insightful commentary from our talented contributors about just some of the tracks we've been enjoying loudly over the past week. We also have a convenient Spotify playlist where you can find all the Neu tracks we've been excited about, allowing you to listen to all our recommendations in one place! Dive in...
Chiedu Oraka - Kid On The Estate
Chiedu Oraka makes a powerful return with ‘Kid On The Estate’, a garage-infused experimental track that solidifies his reputation as Hull’s most dynamic hip-hop artist. Crafted with precision by Deezkid, it’s a dancefloor anthem filled with sharp flows and perceptive social commentary, reflecting the Black, working-class Northern narrative with a blend of humor, toughness, and sincerity. Following his praised ‘Misfit’ mixtape, Oraka has shown himself to be a significant talent, recently chosen to support Coldplay. Overall, this track is both a starter for parties and a declaration: vivid, raw, and impossible to overlook. (Gemma Cockrell)
CATTY - Prized Possession
Bursting onto the scene with energy, Wales’ CATTY is back with her latest single, ‘Prized Possession’. An urgent plea for affection delivered with intense passion, ‘Prized Possession’ combines vocal gymnastics and catchy hooks reminiscent of Cher, with ‘80s hair-metal guitar riffs and ambient cabaret piano interludes. Dramatic and captivating, CATTY balances seduction and intensity over four minutes of skillfully produced power-pop that echoes the best stadium anthems of the 2010s. (A. L. Noonan)
Silver Gore - All The Good Men
‘All The Good Men’ - this passionate release from Silver Gore - radiates with the duo’s extravagant pop sensibility. Driven by Ethan P. Flynn’s airy synths, Ava Gore’s lyrics narrate her personal encounters with modern love, while an instrumental break with a ringtone vibe plays into our shared indie nostalgia in a natural, instinctual manner. Released alongside the announcement of their debut EP ‘Dogs In Heaven’, it hints that this band is fully realized and ready to make an impression. (Peter Martin)
Chalk - Pain
The latest release from Chalk merges industrial grit with revived high-energy rave. With ‘Pain’, the Belfast band delivers another hefty serving of infectious beats, swirling electronic chaos, and booming basslines. This is complimented by incisive lyrics that emerge through thick filters, often veering into shouts or roars. Chalk is straightforward and unapologetic: they make a significant impact with their direct approach. Getting swept up in their whirlwind is a remarkably cathartic experience. (Phil Taylor)
Bug Teeth - Warp & Weft II
Before the arrival of their debut LP ‘Micrographia’, Bug Teeth gently explore the evolving patterns of grief and loss in their new single, ‘Warp & Weft II’. With shimmering guitar riffs, rhythmic drums, and ethereal vocals, the track is expansive and psychedelic without resorting to overused tropes of the genre. Evoking the soundscapes of later Talk Talk or Fishmans, Bug Teeth pay meticulous attention to their arrangements, offering a tender and poignant meditation on mourning and the healing process. (A. L. Noonan)
TTSSFU - Forever
The final single from her new EP ‘Blown’, ‘Forever’ showcases Wigan’s shoegaze gem Tasmin Stephens - known as TTSSFU - taking a brighter musical path while retaining her DIY roots. The song bears a strong resemblance to works by The Cranberries or Cocteau Twins, and its chorus has the makings of an instant classic, skillfully balancing familiarity with freshness. (Peter Martin)
Déyyess - She Knows
In 'She Knows', a fluid mix of uncertain sounds transitions into a firm bassline and rhythm, soon accompanied by vocals that are both personal and euphorically soaring. The song develops with a sense of inevitability, drawing us and the protagonist into an emotional gravity well that is both nostalgic and celebratory, while the music evokes an underwater vibrancy. Presenting herself as an alternative pop goddess, Déyyess offers a dizzying range of emotions in this anthem-like, sub-three-minute burst, portraying a story of barely reciprocated longing. (Phil Taylor)
The Belair Lip Bombs - Hey You
Recognized as Australia’s best-kept secret, Melbourne indie-rock quartet The Belair Lip Bombs return with ‘Hey You’, the lead single from their upcoming album. If the title doesn't catch your eye, the synth loop that drives the track surely will—it's bound to make you want to dance. With a vibrant melody and punchy guitar riffs reminiscent of Television, the song features frontwoman Maisie
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