Born of living through trauma and coming out the other side, "We've Been Going About This All Wrong' finds Sharon Van Etten attempting to write her own coping mechanisms.
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All In Good Time: Jamie T
Jamie T's career has been far from normal; long pauses, minimal social media presence, selective interviews. On the eve of "The Theory Of Whatever', he's hoping the music will do the talking for him.
Wet Leg's instant classic debut album arrives next month to prove that you really can believe the hype. DIY finds the pair clinging onto each other through the whirlwind career trajectory of dreams.
Young Believers: The Vaccines
A decade into the game, The Vaccines are rallying together stronger than ever as they journey through the fictional terrains of Love City…
What’s The Story (Baxter Dury)?
The musical raconteur waxes lyrical about his wonderfully wild new autobiography 'Chaise Longue'.
Ground Control: Shame
When the perma-party around their breakthrough debut stopped, Shame had to look inwards and work out their next steps. In ‘Drunk Tank Pink’, however, they’ve turned them into massive strides forward.
Self Esteem: Bow Down Bitches
Rebecca Taylor has faced hurdles and taken left turns to get to where she is today. But on ‘Prioritise Pleasure’, the singer is channelling it all into a manifesto to live by.
The incredible Self Esteem is the cover star & guest editor of DIY’s July 2021 issue
Our July 2021 issue - which lands next Friday - also features Little Simz, Biffy Clyro, Laura Mvula and more.
The Eye Of The Storm: Royal Blood
On ‘Typhoons’, twice chart-topping rockers Royal Blood have filled their swaggering riffery with stories born of a time of huge personal change. “There’s no lines to read between,” explains Mike Kerr.
Phoenix from the Flames: slowthai
This time last year, slowthai’s name was in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Now, on second LP ‘TYRON’, we find an artist facing his demons but coming out fighting.
Girl To The Front: Pale Waves
On Pale Waves' forthright second album, Heather Baron-Gracie is stepping up as the leader she’d always hinted she could be. ‘Who Am I?’ - the answer might be more complex than they first suggested.
Phoebe Bridgers on 2020, Grammy nominations and making DIY’s Album of the Year
In a year of next to no live music and with a planet in turmoil, Phoebe's second album ‘Punisher’ managed to cut through and embrace the chaos of 2020 and cement her as the voice of a new generation.
Love Is All You Need: IDLES
With ‘Ultra Mono’, IDLES’ message of community & compassion is ready to reach its biggest audience yet. But at the centre of their politicised punk is a core rooted in more personal mantras than ever.
DIY’s 100th issue - featuring IDLES, Chvrches, The Cribs & loads more - is out now!
This month's bumper issue also features chats with Aluna, Metronomy, Nadia Rose, Mystery Jets and more.
IDLES are the cover stars of DIY’s 100th issue!
It's the big one! Our September 2020 issue also features Chvrches, The Cribs, Aluna and loads more of DIY's faves.
Sound & Vision: La Roux
2014’s ‘Trouble In Paradise’ may have proved an all-too-relevant title, but with new LP ‘Supervision’, La Roux’s Elly Jackson is striding out on her own and swearily taking back control.
Phoebe Bridgers: Conversations With Friends
With her smart, self-deprecating take on indie-folk, Phoebe Bridgers has become one of the world's most in-demand singer-songwriters. Who knew that being professionally sad could make you so happy?
Place Your Bets: Sports Team
Against all odds, Sports Team have gone from a word-of-mouth novelty to genuine contenders. Now, with debut ‘Deep Down Happy’, they’re aiming for the gold medal.
Midnight Cowboy: Baxter Dury
To say Baxter Dury has lived a colourful life would be an understatement but heading into new LP ‘The Night Chancers’, we find a man embracing his lot with a grin and a healthy dose of ridiculousness.
Class of 2020: Dry Cleaning
Having gone from a bunch of mates making weird noise in a cupboard to one of the most hotly-tipped new groups in the country, Dry Cleaning are exactly the band we all need right now.
DIY’s Class of 2020 - featuring Dry Cleaning, Squid, Beabadoobee & more - issue is out now!
Our latest issue includes of new picks for next year, including Biig Piig, Do Nothing, Arlo Parks and loads more.
The Well Of Souls: Girl Band
Two years ago, Girl Band cancelled their touring schedule and all but disappeared. Now, Dublin’s surrealist noiseniks are back with apocalyptic second record ‘The Talkies’.
“It’s an honest album” - Fontaines DC reflect on their debut ‘Dogrel’
Turns out producer Dan Carey had already predicted their incendiary debut would be shortlisted for the Hyundai Mercury Prize.
Viva Forever: Metronomy
Having beaten to the sound of their own drum for over a decade, on sixth album 'Metronomy Forever', Joe Mount and his idiosyncratic cohorts are back and proving that anything still goes.
