Contributor Jenessa Williams
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.
May 6, 2022 3:00pm
Fontaines DC - Skinty Fia
It’s heavy, but never heavy-going.
April 20, 2022 7:59am
Smashing The Glass Ceiling: Alice Glass
Wrestling a sense of identity back following her deeply troubled time in Crystal Castles, Alice Glass’ solo debut ‘PREY//IV’ finds the singer finally in control of her own destiny.
February 16, 2022 10:01am
DIY’s Best Albums of 2021
From incendiary debuts to welcome returns, here are the top 20 albums we had on repeat this year.
December 17, 2021 3:00pm
Little Mix: The Magic Number
Ten years into the game, Little Mix are still at the peak of their creative powers. On the eve of their greatest hits, they talk pop, pressures and the perks of pissing off politicians.
November 11, 2021 5:00pm
Faye Webster - I Know I’m Funny haha
She knows she’s funny, but we think she’s pretty smart.
June 24, 2021 7:58am
Wolf Alice: Full Throttle
With ‘Blue Weekend’, Wolf Alice are proving that the best bands don’t always have to shout the loudest. Their finest work yet, DIY dives deep into the joy of getting comfortable with your own voice…
June 4, 2021 3:30pm
cleopatrick - BUMMER
Not everything about ‘BUMMER’ is fully perfected just yet, but there’s plenty to feel upbeat about.
June 3, 2021 7:55am
Olivia Rodrigo – Sour
A youthful tour through heartbreak angst that only falters when it plays too safe.
May 21, 2021 5:00am
Paris Texas - BOY ANONYMOUS
This is a duo ready to make a serious mark.
May 13, 2021 8:00am
Rachel Chinouriri - Fourº In Winter
Rachel may be feeling blue, but her shade choice is royal.
April 22, 2021 7:58am
Behind The Curtain: Black Honey
Black Honey have never been ones to think small, and on ‘Written & Directed’ their flights of fancy are out in full force. Izzy B. Phillips unpacks the rich world that makes up the band’s second.
March 19, 2021 3:21pm
Genesis Owusu - Smiling With No Teeth
He plays well with dark and sinister, throwing theatrical voice in a musical hall of mirrors with real versatility.
March 4, 2021 7:58am
slowthai - TYRON
A remarkably efficient job of reclaiming his own narrative.
February 11, 2021 8:00am
Arlo Parks - Collapsed In Sunbeams
She makes light work of demonstrating exactly why the nation has become so invested in her art.
January 28, 2021 8:00am
HAIM: “I’m really proud of us not listening to anyone. We really did not give a fuck”
Coming in at Number Four on DIY’s Albums of 2020 list, the HAIM sisters reflect on ‘Women in Music Pt. III’ and a year of masks, madness and crowing in your garden like a rooster.
December 21, 2020 12:15pm
Class of 2021: Pa Salieu
From Coventry to magazine covers across the country, Pa Salieu is the undeniable force shaking up the face of British rap.
December 6, 2020 12:00pm
A Quiet Revolution: Michael Kiwanuka
With his most recent, Hyundai Mercury Prize-winning album, Michael offered up his most spectacular record yet. Now, as the year draws to a close, he reflects on what’s been a strange one for us all.
November 16, 2020 10:45am
Marika Hackman - Covers
The soft, rounded edges that she uses recall the colour palette of her debut.
November 12, 2020 7:58am
Bree Runway - 2000AND4EVA
Her sights are firmly set on being the Queen of 2021.
November 9, 2020 3:18pm