Artist Rina Sawayama
Features & Interviews
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
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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
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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
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Rina Sawayama is on the cover of DIY’s March 2020 issue
Our new issue also features Biffy Clyro, Fontaines DC, Sorry, Lauv and loads more.
February 25, 2020 2:00pm
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Rina Sawayama shares Brabo remix of ‘Comme Des Garçons’ featuring Pabllo Vittar
Rina is due to release her debut album ‘SAWAYAMA’ on 17th April.
February 24, 2020 12:18pm
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Rina Sawayama announces debut album ‘Sawayama’
She’s also shared new track ‘Comme Des Garçons (Like The Boys)’ and announced The Dynasty Tour!
January 17, 2020 11:19am
Features / Tracks
Tracks: Rina Sawayama, Sorry, Bombay Bicycle Club and more
The biggest and best tracks of the week, rounded up and reviewed.
November 29, 2019 5:00pm
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Rina Sawayama releases hard AF new track ‘STFU!’
The new Dirty Hit signee unveils an absolute ripper of a song accompanied by an equally great video.
November 22, 2019 12:18pm
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Rina Sawayama airs stripped-back ‘Cherry’ video
It’s in celebration of International Women’s Day.
March 8, 2019 12:16pm
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Amyl and the Sniffers, Rina Sawayama, Suzi Wu among acts for AMP London
Annie Mac’s taking over London, pretty much.
January 29, 2019 10:38am
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Christine & The Queens to headline All Points East alongside Metronomy, Beach House and more
Bon Iver and The Chemical Brothers have already been announced to headline the Victoria Park bash next summer.
December 4, 2018 10:56am
Features / Tracks
Tracks: Grimes, Arctic Monkeys, Rina Sawayama & more
All the biggest and best tracks of the week, rounded up and reviewed.
November 30, 2018 5:53pm
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Rina Sawayama shares new song ‘Flicker’
It’s Rina’s third new track of 2018!
November 29, 2018 11:52am
Features
Ordinary Superstar: Rina Sawayama
Tacking social media, technology, sexuality and mental health in 2018, Rina Sawayama is becoming a real voice for the new generation.
September 25, 2018 1:00pm