Contributor Sarah Jamieson

Paramore talk new album 'This Is Why' and how they became one of the most influential, beloved groups on the planet

This Is Us: Paramore

Reunited after a much-needed self-care time out, ‘This Is Why’ finds Hayley Williams, Zac Farro and Taylor York embracing the core of the band and fully owning their place at the top of the podium.

February 6, 2023 3:00pm

Saint Jude, Jessica Winter, Uh & Stella Explorer bring Hello 2023 to an eclectic but brilliant close

The fourth and final night of this year’s series at the Old Blue Last capped off a brilliant month of new music.

February 3, 2023 6:31pm

The Neu Bulletin (yunè pinku, The Life, King Isis and more!)

DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.

February 3, 2023 3:53pm

Relive the Very DIY Christmas Party with Dream Wife, Jessica Winter & more!

It might feel like we took the tinsel down months ago now, but hop in our festive time machine and revisit the Very DIY Christmas Party with us…

February 3, 2023 2:30pm

The Neu Bulletin (Alice Longyu Gao, Saloon Dion, joan and more!)

DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.

January 27, 2023 3:17pm

KEG, VLURE, Big Joanie and more start the new year with a bang at 2023’s ESNS festival

Katie Gregson-MacLeod, Sprints and Kynsy were also highlights at the first edition of the Dutch event since 2019.

January 25, 2023 10:30am

You Me At Six - Truth Decay

The hooky pop-rock and epic singalongs they made their name on, yet still pushing their own sonic boundaries.

January 25, 2023 7:59am

The Neu Bulletin (Nell Mescal, Heartworms, Girl Scout and more!)

DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.

January 20, 2023 3:29pm

Måneskin - Rush!

You certainly can’t doubt their ambition.

January 20, 2023 8:00am

Tracks: Paramore, Måneskin, Young Fathers and more

This week has also seen new releases from Shame, Daughter, Miley Cyrus and others.

January 13, 2023 6:00pm

The 1975 kick off UK tour with ambitiously bold show in Brighton

It’s the kind of brave and intricate performance that’s normally reserved for the dizzying heights of mainstream stadium pop.

January 9, 2023 5:08pm

Benjamin Clementine puts on powerful display at London’s Bush Hall for FREE NOW & Music Venue Trust show

His in-the-round show at the West London venue doubled as a celebration of grassroots live music.

December 21, 2022 3:40pm

Jessica Winter chats breaking the mould in DIY’s Class of 2023 interview

Embarking upon both a solo career and a journey of self-rediscovery, meet the singer-songwriter-producer who’s breaking the mould and making delicious synthpop while she’s at it.

December 18, 2022 7:00pm

FLO share new track ‘Losing You’

Their new track lands after the trio won this year’s BRITs Rising Star Award.

December 18, 2022 1:52pm

Little Simz shares ‘No Thank You’ film

The 2022 Mercury Prize with FREE NOW winner has shared a visual accompaniment to five of her new album’s track.

December 18, 2022 9:38am

Crawlers reflect on their breakthrough year in DIY’s Class of 2023 interview

With a dedicated army of fans and millions of streams under their belt, it might still be early days for this Liverpudlian quartet, but right now, it feels like there’s no stopping them.

December 13, 2022 4:30pm