Contributor Rachel Finn
Present tense: Maggie Rogers
After an unexpected viral video kick-started her career, with debut album ‘Heard It In A Past Life’, Maggie Rogers is ready to take the spotlight firmly into her own hands.
February 6, 2019 3:00pm
Girlpool - What Chaos Is Imaginary
A multidimensional, multi-faceted affair, full of fragile introspection and meandering guitars.
February 1, 2019 2:47pm
Wolf Alice talk headlining festivals: “This is what we wanted to do from the start”
We spoke to the band’s Joff Oddie about the news that they’ll be topping the bill at this year’s Standon Calling.
January 30, 2019 5:03pm
10 albums we can’t wait for in 2019
As January draws to a close, things are shaping up very nicely for a host of world-beaters to make their return with huge new albums this year. Here’s all the goss.
January 30, 2019 1:17pm
“It’s probably our most poppy sounding record yet” - Circa Waves talk album three
On third album ‘What’s It Like Over There?’, Circa Waves are embracing a pop sound and aiming for their most ambitious record yet.
January 28, 2019 1:14pm
Better Oblivion Community Center - Better Oblivion Community Center
It combines both of their styles to create something that doesn’t sound quite like either.
January 24, 2019 11:40am
Sharon Van Etten talks reconciling darkness and light on new album ‘Remind Me Tomorrow’
After a busy few years, the New York-based musician wants to make peace with the past on her new LP.
January 22, 2019 1:00pm
Sports Team, Flohio and Girl In Red bring an enchanting energy to day three of ESNS 2019
Penelope Isles, Lenny and Nvmeri also featured on the third day of the Dutch festival.
January 21, 2019 2:23pm
Fontaines DC, The Murder Capital, Pip Blom and more take over day two at ESNS 2019
We also caught sets from Drahla, Avec, Our Stories and more at the Dutch festival of new music.
January 18, 2019 1:42pm
Black Midi, Mahalia, KAWALA and more kick off day one at ESNS 2019
The Dutch festival of new music is off to a strong start.
January 17, 2019 10:00am
Get To Know… Biig Piig
AKA Irish singer and rapper Jess Smyth.
January 10, 2019 9:00am
DIY’s albums of the year 2018
Team DIY pick out their favourite records from the year.
January 4, 2019 5:34pm
Lust For Life: A comprehensive guide to Lana Del Rey
Ahead of new album ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell’, we take a deep dive into the nostalgic dream world of Lana Del Rey and her many musical guises.
January 2, 2019 12:00pm
Tracks: the best of 2018 ft The 1975, Arctic Monkeys, Deafheaven & more
As the year draws to a close, our last Tracks edition of the year sees Team DIY pick their favourite track from the past 12 months.
December 31, 2018 12:00pm
12 Months of ‘18: July, August & September
As the year draws to a close, we round up some of 2018’s biggest musical highlights.
December 23, 2018 3:00pm
The Dream Wave: Dream Wife
Never ones to rest on their laurels, Dream Wife are using their latest tour to showcase a new wave of female and non-binary artists - while opening up a conversation about gender equality to boot.
December 20, 2018 3:30pm
12 Months of ‘18: January, February & March
As the year draws to a close, we round up some of 2018’s biggest musical highlights.
December 20, 2018 3:00pm
Class Of 2019: King Princess
After the whirlwind success of viral first single ‘1950’, Mikaela Straus is pushing forward and ready to become a pop star on her own terms.
December 18, 2018 6:04pm
Class Of 2019: Easy Life
Mixing a genre-spanning sound with a laid-back charm, Leicester’s Easy Life make music suggesting that the true way to happiness is to just go with the flow.
December 11, 2018 4:00pm
Beabadoobee - Patched Up
She takes her music from a bedroom-pop project into something more full-bodied.
December 7, 2018 12:00am