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Good Neighbours talk viral hit ‘Home’, touring with Benson Boone, and what comes next for DIY’s Class Of 2025

Class Of 2025: Good Neighbours

Viral smash ‘Home’ announced their arrival to the world, now Oli Fox and Scott Verill are ready to show what else they’ve got up their sleeves.

24th January 2025

Jacob Alon on debut single ‘Fairy In A Bottle’ and accepting their queeness for DIY’s Class Of 2025

Class Of 2025: Jacob Alon

Just two songs in, Edinburgh’s Jacob Alon is already delivering the sort of emotionally-flooring, community-fostering gems that cult heroes are made of.

22nd January 2025

Victoria Canal talks winning an Ivor Novello, playing with Coldplay at Glastonbury, and her debut album ‘Slowly, It Dawns’

After a whirlwind 2024 that saw her perform with Coldplay at Glastonbury and win her second Ivor Novello award, the Spanish-American singer is ready to show off even more sides of herself with debut album ‘Slowly, It Dawns’.

16th January 2025

MRCY on debut project ‘Volume 1’ and the UK’s contemporary soul renaissance for DIY’s Class Of 2025

Class Of 2025: MRCY

The sweet, soulful union of two industry pros, MRCY are bringing people into the fold in their droves – no begging required.

14th January 2025

Nova Twins talk ‘Supernova’ success and their forthcoming third album

In The Studio: Nova Twins

After the phenomenal success of their second album ‘Supernova’, 2025 will boast a new era for the boundary-pushing rock band. We caught up with the pair to find out more…

13th January 2025

Luvcat talks ‘Matador’, going viral, The Cure and more for DIY’s Class Of 2025

Class Of 2025: Luvcat

Shrouded in mystique but primed for an imminent step into the spotlight, Luvcat is the rapidly-rising dark-pop purveyor who’s beloved in name and bewitching in nature.

9th January 2025

mary in the junkyard talk debut EP ‘this old house’ and London’s grassroots music community for DIY’s Class Of 2025

Class Of 2025: mary in the junkyard

Torchbearers for London’s grassroots scene and capital‑C creatives, mary in the junkyard are the classically-trained, offbeat trio here to explore where the wild things are.

8th January 2025

Getdown Services talk balancing seriousness and silliness on debut album ‘Crisps’ for DIY’s Class Of 2025

Class Of 2025: Getdown Services

They might regularly be joking, but they’re not a joke. Instead, Josh Law and Ben Sadler are having the silliest fun and turning it into musical success.

7th January 2025

For One Night Only!: East 17’s Tony Mortimer curates his dream gig

The ‘Stay Another Day’ star gives us an insight into his ideal night out.

23rd December 2024

DIY’s Christmas Gift Guide 2024

Our annual round-up of all the best gifts for the music lover in your life.

18th December 2024

Moonchild Sanelly talks empowerment, her South Africa homeland, and third album ‘Full Moon’ for DIY’s In Deep digital cover

Moonchild Sanelly: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

A bundle of joyful, body positive, sex positive energy, since bursting onto the scene in a flurry of blue hair and booty shaking, Moonchild Sanelly has challenged the status quo. Now, with new album ‘Full Moon’, the South African singer is challenging herself too.

17th December 2024

JADE on launching a solo career and having ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ named DIY’s Track of 2024

JADE on DIY’s Track of 2024 ‘Angel Of My Dreams’: “I think that people celebrate authenticity more than ever”

The former Little Mixer turned solo star tells us more about her utterly bonkers and entirely brilliant debut single.

16th December 2024

DIY’s Tracks of the Year 2024

Our definitive guide to the year’s best music.

16th December 2024

On The Rise: A closer look at The Ivor Novellos’ Rising Star Award

With the application process for their 2025 award open, we caught up with this year’s winner Master Peace and some of the other nominees.

16th December 2024

DIY’s Albums of the Year 2024

Our definitive guide to the year’s best music.

13th December 2024

CMAT, English Teacher, Clarissa Connelly & more: A look at ESNS 2024’s European Talent Exchange

After celebrating its twentieth anniversary last year, we’re running through some of the highlights from this year’s European Talent Exchange.

13th December 2024

Lambrini Girls talk politics, punk, and debut album ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ for DIY’s Class of 2025

Class of 2025: Lambrini Girls

Confident, clued-up and uncompromising, Lambrini Girls’ message of empowerment and inclusivity has been pissing off all the right people. Readying for the release of debut LP ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’, Phoebe Lunny and Lilly Macieira have got all the ingredients to become Britain’s next vital punk band.

10th December 2024