Elly Watson

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Fenne Lily confronts the ups and downs of lockdown relationships on new album ‘Big Picture’

Apr 14, 2023 | diymag.com | Elly Watson

Emerging from the bubble with LP3, Fenne Lily’s latest is a real-time document of a doomed romance. “I’ve said this before, but actually Nick Cave said this first,” Fenne Lily smiles before explaining why she believes that songs can often predict your future.
Former Vaccines guitarist Freddie Cowan on the songs the shaped him

Apr 12, 2023 | diymag.com | Elly Watson

What was the first gig you ever went to? The D4 (who were a rock band from New Zealand) in the basement of HMV Oxford Street. They once told the NME they play at 80% because if they played at 100% there was a good chance they would combust and die. Hilarious. It was 2002, in the midst of another rebirth of rock n roll. The drummer took his shirt off and counted in the first song. Unforgivable behaviour now but it blew my barely teenage mind. Were there a good supply of venues in your hometown?
Fenne Lily - Big Picture

Apr 11, 2023 | diymag.com | Elly Watson

3-5 StarsA poignant glimpse into the uncertainty surrounding your whole life changing in front of you. Released: 14th April 2023Label: Dead OceansWhen the world went into lockdown, many new couples faced the dilemma of either not seeing each other for the foreseeable future, or taking the leap and quarantining together. Fenne Lily and her partner decided on the latter, and this relationship forms the core of third album ‘Big Picture’.
Billie Marten - Drop Cherries

Apr 4, 2023 | diymag.com | Elly Watson

3 StarsIts simplicity does leave the listener wanting more, and its poignancy often lacks any punch. Released: 7th April 2023Label: FictionWith its title taken from a metaphor for offering someone love, Billie Marten’s fourth offering ‘Drop Cherries’ finds the songwriter painting a series of vignettes about the different phases of a relationship.
Channel Tres brings “Compton house” to London’s KOKO

Mar 30, 2023 | diymag.com | Elly Watson

The iconic venue transforms into a disco dance party for the Compton-born artist’s sold-out show. Channel Tres is already your favourite artists favourite artist, with fans ranging from JPEGMAFIA, to Tyler, The Creator to Robyn, and features with the likes of Tove Lo and SG Lewis.
PVRIS announces new album 'Evergreen'

Mar 30, 2023 | diymag.com | Elly Watson

Set for release on 14th July via Hopeless Records, PVRIS has announced their fourth album ‘Evergreen’. “EVERGREEN is a reclamation of control in our post-pandemic culture, posing a complex discussion on fame, technology, spectacle, and female autonomy,” Lynn Gunn explains. “If you search the definition of ‘evergreen,’ you will find words like: enduring, timeless, fresh, unlimited, and renewal.
Maisie Peters releases new single 'Lost The Breakup'

Mar 30, 2023 | diymag.com | Elly Watson

Ahead of the release of her new album ‘The Good Witch’ on 16th June via Gingerbread Man Records/Asylum, Maisie Peters is sharing her new single ‘Lost The Breakup’. “If ‘Body Better’ was me at my lowest, ‘Lost The Breakup’ was me clawing my way back up and out,” Maisie shares. “It feels like dressing up in sequins and going to a party with your best friends, like cheap champagne and smudged lipstick and burgers on the floor at 3am.
Paris Texas drop new track 'PANIC!!!'

Mar 30, 2023 | diymag.com | Elly Watson

It’s the first taste of the duo’s forthcoming debut album. ‘PANIC!!!’ is accompanied by a new video directed by Bradley J. Calder & Neema Sadeghi.
Mae Muller, English Teacher, Gengahr and more join Truck festival line-up

Mar 30, 2023 | diymag.com | Elly Watson

Taking place from 21st-23rd July, Truck festival have announced more names joining this year’s line-up!With headline sets coming from Royal Blood, Two Door Cinema Club, Alt-J, and The Wombats, other acts due to perform across the 21st-23rd July this year include Self Esteem, The Vaccines, Beabadoobee, Squid, Crawlers, Courting, Swim Deep, Panic Shack and loads more.
Kassa Overall details new album 'Animals'

Mar 30, 2023 | diymag.com | Elly Watson

Set for release on 26th May via Warp Records, Kassa Overall is sharing the details for his new album ‘Animals’. The record is set to feature guest collaborators including Laura Mvula, Danny Brown, Wiki, Lil B, Ishmael Butler of Shabazz Palaces, and both established and rising jazz stars like Vijay Iyer and Tomoki Sanders. “We call ourselves humans, right? But we kind of do animalistic shit towards each other,” Kassa says. “We justify immorality by almost stripping people of their humanity.