Class of 2018: Matt Maltese
The thinking man’s crooner, London boy Matt Maltese is honing his world-weary romance and taking his big red heart to the next level.
12th November 2017
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Class of 2018: Sorry
Exorcising their ‘Home Demo(ns)’ on their new mixtape, these new Domino signees are far from your average rock band.
12th October 2017
Class of 2018: Ten Tonnes
Moving out of home and writing with household names, Ethan Barnett continues to hit the ground running.
12th September 2017
Class of 2018: Nilüfer Yanya
She’s played at festivals across Europe and taken on America in 2017, but Nilüfer Yanyais still looking towards her continued evolution.
12th July 2017
Class of 2018: Our Girl
Never ones to let a busy schedule get in the way of their productive streak, 2018 is set to offer up many a moment of opportunity for this brilliant trio.
12th June 2017
Class of 2018: Sigrid
Ever since the release of ‘Don’t Kill My Vibe’, things haven’t slowed down for Sigrid Solbakk Raabe. It’s not looking likely anytime soon, either.
12th May 2017
Class of 2018: Goat Girl
Signed to Rough Trade before they’d released a single note into the world, Goat Girl are the whip-smart, politicised young Londoners breaking into the big time.
12th April 2017
On film: DIY’s Class of 2017 launch show
Declan McKenna, Pixx and Abattoir Blues all joined us at Omeara last month to celebrate our Class of 2017.
6th January 2017
Steaming towards destination debut: Pumarosa
Pumarosa’s journey so far has taken them to derelict Italian cinemas, on Stateside jaunts, into the studio with Dan Carey, and, er, living in a yurt.
16th December 2016
Cooking up a storm: Will Joseph Cook
2017 is Will Joseph Cook’s chance to stamp his own agenda via smart, stupidly fun pop.
16th December 2016
Class of 2017: Liss
Somewhere between boy band and Danish spin on Prince, Liss are breaking the mould.
15th December 2016
Bringing doo-wop back, Trudy and the Romance
Explosive tracks, one legal wrangle and a heck of a lot of gigs: the doo-wop loving rockers look forward to a bumper 2017. Listen to their brand new cover of an Elvis classic on DIY first.
15th December 2016
Mura Masa is sure to be massive
Guernsey upstart turned electronic superhero (roll with it) Alex Crossan is shooting for the stars, with a queue of collaborators — from A.K. Paul to A$AP Rocky — lining up behind him.
14th December 2016
Icy cool: Estrons
Razor sharp and hard-working to boot, this incendiary quartet are intent on building their empire from the ground up.
14th December 2016
Move over 2016, GIRLI is ready to take over
“The world is so fucked right now,” GIRLI says plainly, “I feel like 2017 has to be better because 2016 has sucked balls.”
13th December 2016
Radge against the machine: Eat Fast
This Newcastle-based bunch aren’t hanging about. With two albums’ worth of fuzz-pop bangers in the bank, they’re charging ahead.
13th December 2016
Diving in: Declan McKenna
Fearless with putting his politics forward and a sucker for crowdsurfing, calling 17 year old Declan McKenna “gutsy” would be a massive understatement.
12th December 2016
Class of 2017: Diet Cig
Turning negative experiences into catharsis, and getting possessed by a rock n’ roll ghost in the process, this New Paltz duo are seizing back the power.
12th December 2016
Class of 2017: Blaenavon
Proving themselves a band constantly evolving, this Hampshire trio are heading into the new year ready to take listeners on a journey.
12th December 2016
DIY PODCAST 006: Live Night with the Class of 2017
Declan McKenna, Loyle Carner and Abattoir Blues all performed on the night.
12th December 2016
A class of her own: Jorja Smith
MOBO-nominated for her debut track, from Walsall-via-London, Jorja is already one of 2017’s dead-cert stars, adored by the likes of Dizzee Rascal and Stormzy.
10th December 2016
Nobody puts Loyle in the Carner
He’s not just one of the UK’s most talented rappers; there’s no-one out there with a voice as distinctly honest.
9th December 2016
DIY’s Class of 2017 issue is out now, ft. Loyle Carner, Dream Wife, Declan McKenna, GIRLI, and more
DIY is free — pick up a copy in our usual, beloved UK stockists or read for free online.
9th December 2016
Loyle Carner, Declan McKenna, Jorja Smith and more: DIY’s Class Of 2017 revealed!
Get to know 2017’s most exciting new acts in our new issue, out this Friday 9th December.
7th December 2016