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Class of 2017

Declan McKenna, Pixx & Abattoir Blues to play DIY’s Class of 2017 show

We’re giving you a first glimpse at some of the artists who’ve made our Class of 2017 in London next week.

30th November 2016

Class of 2017

Pixxture perfect

This self-professed “over-thinker” writes complex, imaginative pop that explores just how ridiculous human beings really are.

12th November 2016

Class of 2017

Facing forward: SLØTFACE

Dodging flying cartons of chocolate milkshake, and touring the world with their mums and four sweaty wigs in tow, Sløtface are also readying their debut album. Just a few plates to spin, then.

12th November 2016

Class of 2017

Shaking off the Abattoir Blues

This riotous Brighton bunch are swapping brawn for brains, and opening a dialogue on the darker corners of their psyche in the process.

12th October 2016

Class of 2017

Dream Wife are on an unstoppable wave

From getting banned from Matalan to letting rip on stage, Dream Wife are out to prove that sometimes darkness can be the brightest colour of all.

12th September 2016

Photos

Rat Boy races ahead with DIY Class of 2016 party set

This month’s cover star played an exclusive party at London’s Ace Hotel.

18th December 2015

Best of 2015

SOAK: “I don’t know what I expected to happen”

Debut albums and Mercury nods would change most people for good. Not Bridie. A year on, she’s still hiding in bins.

16th December 2015

Class of 2016

All systems go: VANT

From growing up in a punk band to inciting mosh pits at half past eight on a Tuesday night, VANT are ready for the charge.

11th December 2015

Interview

The Magic Gang: “Limewire’s making a comeback!”

People flock towards The Magic Gang without these four even asking for fandom. That’ll continue in 2016.

11th December 2015

Class of 2016

Creeper: “We’re just counting our lucky stars”

Endless touring and record deals aren’t the only reason Creeper are gaining momentum: it’s time to join the escape, and bear witness to their “sincere pantomime.”

11th December 2015

Class of 2016

Get in line for Formation

Cries of DFA and “more cowbell!” defined Formation’s earliest steps. Will and Matt Ritson just keep on experimenting, and increasingly, there’s no pigeon-holing this duo.

10th December 2015

Class Of 2016

The Japanese House: “I still get really nervous”

A future-pop sensation with the momentum to break free of the blogs, each of Amber Bain’s baby steps has been a giant leap forward.

10th December 2015

Class of 2016

The time is Nao: “I sing into my cupboard”

After teaming up with everyone from A.K Paul to Disclosure this year, Nao’s traded perfection in favour of soul.

9th December 2015

Class of 2016

The Big Moon: “Never in a hundred years would I go to the moon”

It’s been a chaotic 2015 for this London four-piece, and things are only set to get madder.

9th December 2015

Class of 2016

INHEAVEN: “We’ll hit the ground running in the new year”

Fresh from the Neu Tour, INHEAVEN have a “taste for blood” and they’re ready to take over.

9th December 2015

Class of 2016

Yak attack: “We like it to sound a bit crunchy and nasty”

A furious whirlwind with a penchant for drone-notes and noise, there’s a zest to Yak’s psychedelia that defies their nonchalance.

7th December 2015

Class of 2016

Here to stay: Alessia Cara

A pop megastar in waiting with Taylor Swift’s backing before she’s even released a debut album — Alessia Cara is here.

7th December 2015

Class of 2016

Black Honey: “All of the best bands take years before they’re something”

Black Honey have made their mark by doing things at their own pace. It’s already paying off.

5th December 2015

Class of 2016

Nobody can stop Rat Boy in his tracks

Damon Albarn’s making him cups of tea. Shamir’s inviting him round to house parties. And thousands of fans are losing their minds at his gigs. We’ve seen nothing yet from Rat Boy.

4th December 2015