Artist Rina Sawayama
Features & Interviews
Rina Sawayama: “Us pop girls are really trying to lift 2020 in the only way we can!”
We catch up with pop’s biggest new star to dig into her game-changing 2020.
18th December 2020
Family Portrait: Rina Sawayama
Reaching in to examine her multi-cultural background, family history and queer identity, Rina Sawayama’s debut is a complicated, compassionate (yet catchy) portrait of an artist embracing herself.
28th February 2020
Records & Merch
Sawayama CD
£10
News
Rina Sawayama and Elton John join forces for new version of ‘Chosen Family’
The powerful ballad is an emotional ode to the LGBTQ+ community.
April 15, 2021 10:23am
News
Rina Sawayama and Elton John to join forces for new version of ‘Chosen Family’
Landing on Wednesday!
April 12, 2021 10:14am
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Rina Sawayama performs ‘XS’ at Abbey Road
Recorded for the BRITs 2021 Rising Star Session!
March 15, 2021 11:00am
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Rina Sawayama, Pa Salieu and Griff shortlisted for BRITs Rising Star award
The winner will be announced next week!
March 11, 2021 9:49am
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Rina Sawayama celebrates BRIT Awards and Mercury Prize eligibility changes
“Starting this year, artists (like me) will be eligible for nomination even without British citizenship.”
February 25, 2021 10:14am
Features
DIY’s Tracks of 2020
From chart-dominating hits through to iconic ruminations on life, here are DIY’s favourite tracks from across the past twelve months.
December 17, 2020 12:55pm
Features
DIY’s Albums of 2020
From incendiary debuts, through to unexpected returns, here are DIY’s favourite albums from across the past twelve months.
December 15, 2020 5:00pm
News
Rina Sawayama reveals ‘LUCID’ video
Follow Rina into a dream land in the brand new visuals.
December 7, 2020 12:17pm
Features / Tracks
Tracks: Rina Sawayama, King Princess, Liam Gallagher and more
The biggest and best new songs released this week.
November 27, 2020 6:00pm
News
Rina Sawayama drops new bop ‘LUCID’
It’s her first new music since the release of ‘SAWAYAMA’.
November 25, 2020 5:00pm
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Rina Sawayama announces London Roundhouse show
It’s her biggest headline performance to date!
October 12, 2020 1:34pm
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Rina Sawayama, Orville Peck and Joesef unveil three new covers for Spotify Singles x Pride
The new campaign sees the three emerging LGBTQ+ artists paying tribute to their musical faves.
June 29, 2020 1:53pm
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Rina Sawayama unveils ‘Bad Friend’ video
The film-noir style visuals see Rina transformed into a reserved gentleman who has one too many shots…
May 21, 2020 5:26pm
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Rina Sawayama shares tongue-in-cheek ‘XS’ video
The new visuals come on the day of the release of her debut album ‘SAWAYAMA’.
April 17, 2020 6:57pm
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Rina Sawayama releases new song ‘Bad Friend’
It comes ahead of her debut album release on Friday (17th April)!
April 16, 2020 12:47pm
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Rina Sawayama releases new song ‘Chosen Family’
“I dedicate this song to my queer friends who I now consider family.”
April 3, 2020 11:18am
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Charli XCX announces second week of Instagram livestreams, featuring Rina Sawayama, Orville Peck and more
Tove Lo, Ashnikko, Lucas David and Zara Larsson will also be joining!
March 30, 2020 11:47am
Features / Tracks
Tracks: The Killers, Hayley Williams, Biffy Clyro and more
Our round-up of the biggest and best tracks of the past few weeks.
March 20, 2020 5:47pm
News
Rina Sawayama “mocks capitalism” on new track ‘XS’
The R&B-tinged new’un is lifted from her upcoming album ‘SAWAYAMA’.
March 3, 2020 11:53am
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Rina Sawayama shares electrifying new video for ‘Comme Des Garçons’
Our March 2020 cover star has shared a new clip for the ‘SAWAYAMA’ cut.
February 26, 2020 4:06pm