http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/features Latest features, interviews and competitions from This Is Fake DIY. en This Is Fake DIY Copyright 2012 2012-02-08T09:48:49+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/chairlift-id-always-imagined-a-more-aggressive-second-record http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/chairlift-id-always-imagined-a-more-aggressive-second-record#When:09:48:49Z DIY speaks to one half of the band, Patrick Wimberly, about 'Something' or other...{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-02-08T09:48:49+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/designer-labels-labrador http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/designer-labels-labrador#When:09:46:40Z Luke Morgan Britton catches up with Sweden’s Labrador Records, and takes a look at their essential releases.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-02-07T09:46:40+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/tennis-this-is-not-a-reinvention-but-a-concerted-step-forward http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/tennis-this-is-not-a-reinvention-but-a-concerted-step-forward#When:11:58:04Z DIY speaks to singer Alaina Moore about swapping the coastal seas for the open road.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-02-06T11:58:04+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/tour-diary-the-twilight-sad http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/tour-diary-the-twilight-sad#When:11:09:27Z Whilst on their recent UK jaunt, The Twilight Sad kept a video diary for us documenting their travels.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-02-06T11:09:27+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/win-the-twilight-sad-cds-tote-bags-tickets http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/win-the-twilight-sad-cds-tote-bags-tickets#When:11:06:30Z We've a bunch of Twilight Sad goodies to give away in celebration of their new album's release.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-02-06T11:06:30+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/interviews/roots-manuva-you-want-to-set-a-decent-example-for-the-young-uns http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/interviews/roots-manuva-you-want-to-set-a-decent-example-for-the-young-uns#When:09:57:21Z The South-London born rapper tells Simon Butcher about experimentation, being a parent, and rebellion.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-02-04T09:57:21+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/tracks-3rd-february-2012 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/tracks-3rd-february-2012#When:16:00:18Z We run down this week's tracks that we think you should hear right now.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-02-03T16:00:18+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/beth-jeans-houghton-it-feels-like-we-should-be-on-the-third-record-by-now http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/beth-jeans-houghton-it-feels-like-we-should-be-on-the-third-record-by-now#When:11:29:06Z DIY talk to Beth and her band ‘The Hooves Of Destiny’ about the anticipation behind their debut.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-02-03T11:29:06+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/cloud-nothings-sometimes-you-get-a-good-take-and-think-why-change-anything http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/cloud-nothings-sometimes-you-get-a-good-take-and-think-why-change-anything#When:10:02:57Z DIY speaks to Dylan about the making of ‘Attack On Memory’ and all that surrounds it.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-02-02T10:02:57+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/cargo-collective-february-2012 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/cargo-collective-february-2012#When:11:05:44Z The chaps over at Cargo Records are giving away a free twelve-song mixtape.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-02-01T11:05:44+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/james-levy-the-blood-red-rose-pray-to-be-free http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/james-levy-the-blood-red-rose-pray-to-be-free#When:10:19:24Z Hear the record in full with an exclusive track by track guide from James himself.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-02-01T10:19:24+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/win-tickets-to-an-intimate-exclusive-acoustic-show-with-kevin-devine http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/win-tickets-to-an-intimate-exclusive-acoustic-show-with-kevin-devine#When:12:00:47Z There's something very special going to happen, and it's all a little bit secret...{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-31T12:00:47+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/listen-the-twilight-sad-no-one-can-ever-know http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/listen-the-twilight-sad-no-one-can-ever-know#When:09:43:55Z Frontman James Graham guides DIY through the release, track by track.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-30T09:43:55+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/studio-diary-i-like-trains-part-two http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/studio-diary-i-like-trains-part-two#When:13:15:40Z Guitarist Dave Martin fills us in on the latest happenings in North Wales.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-29T13:15:40+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/tracks-27th-january-2012 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/tracks-27th-january-2012#When:17:16:46Z We run down this week's tracks that we think you should hear right now.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-27T17:16:46+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/django-django-i-see-tracks-as-colours http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/django-django-i-see-tracks-as-colours#When:09:30:40Z Aurora Mitchell talks to Dave Maclean about the origins of the band, psychedelia and more.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-27T09:30:40+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/errors-its-important-to-know-what-people-think-of-your-music http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/errors-its-important-to-know-what-people-think-of-your-music#When:09:21:30Z Errors discuss their new album, critics, and what it's like working with Mogwai.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-26T09:21:30+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/theproducers-gareth-jones http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/theproducers-gareth-jones#When:14:03:30Z In the first of a new series, we take a look at Gareth Jones, a unique producer with 30 years’ experience.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-25T14:03:30+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/we-have-band-ternion http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/we-have-band-ternion#When:17:48:36Z We Have Band give us an exclusive Track By Track account of their new record, complete with a stream.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-23T17:48:36+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/first-aid-kit-we-really-made-the-record-that-we-wanted-to-make http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/first-aid-kit-we-really-made-the-record-that-we-wanted-to-make#When:11:16:30Z DIY sits down with the sisters Soderberg to talk about their brand new album, 'The Lion's Roar'.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-23T11:16:30+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/foe-stuck-between-a-cold-hard-rock-and-a-comic-place http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/foe-stuck-between-a-cold-hard-rock-and-a-comic-place#When:14:53:07Z FOE explains her fascination with comics and previews a new instalment.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-22T14:53:07+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/dear-reader-we-are-all-idealistic-animals http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/dear-reader-we-are-all-idealistic-animals#When:09:40:04Z DIY speaks to Cheri MacNeil about the cathartic process of making this album.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-22T09:40:04+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/craig-finn-you-learn-a-lot-putting-yourself-in-new-situations http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/craig-finn-you-learn-a-lot-putting-yourself-in-new-situations#When:09:57:35Z Craig Finn tells us about his time away from The Hold Steady, and the creation of his debut solo album.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-21T09:57:35+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/tracks-20th-january-2012 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/tracks-20th-january-2012#When:15:15:38Z DIY's finest recommend new music, including MNDR, Halls and Bear In Heaven.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-20T15:15:38+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/whales-in-cubicles http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/whales-in-cubicles#When:15:33:14Z Whales' In Cubicles Soundtrack the English-speaking world.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-19T15:33:14+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/diagrams-i-love-the-ritual-of-unwrapping-an-album http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/diagrams-i-love-the-ritual-of-unwrapping-an-album#When:14:01:34Z DIY speaks to Sam Genders about the work behind his first fully-formed release.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-18T14:01:34+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/studio-diary-i-like-trains-part-one http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/studio-diary-i-like-trains-part-one#When:09:44:21Z I Like Trains guitarist Dave Martin talks us through the pre-production of their forthcoming LP.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-18T09:44:21+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/designer-labels-moshi-moshi http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/designer-labels-moshi-moshi#When:09:45:32Z Simone Scott Warren sits down with Moshi Moshi label boss Michael Moshi.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-17T09:45:32+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/guided-by-voices-self-inflicted-aerial-nostalgia http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/guided-by-voices-self-inflicted-aerial-nostalgia#When:11:30:44Z Guided By Voices' Mitch Mitchell on reforming the band and the future of GBV.{subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-16T11:30:44+00:00 http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/howler-theres-nothing-really-serious-about-this-band http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/howler-theres-nothing-really-serious-about-this-band#When:10:01:54Z We catch up with Jordan Gatesmith at Rough Trade HQ to get to know the foul-mouthed frontman a little better. {subtitle} music, features, interviews, competitions, opinion 2012-01-15T10:01:54+00:00