Rina Sawayama’s live shows are a spectacle to behold, bridging the gap between gig and performance art. We chatted to Amy Bowerman — her creative director and the mastermind behind her current festival set — about concepts, characters, and last minute change of plans.
17th July 2023
Fully taking the reins of PVRIS as a solo project for the first time, ‘Evergreen’ is Lynn Gunn following her instincts and fighting against the algorithmic tide.
14th July 2023
We catch up with Nashville punks Snõõper ahead of the release of their debut album, ‘Super Snõõper’.
12th July 2023
Ahead of the release of their debut proper, meet the Los Angeles punks using vulnerability and melody to ring in a new era of hardcore. Words: Sarah Jamieson. Photo: Emma Swann.
12th July 2023
Whether supremely personal, not that deep or a little bit of both, Baxter Dury’s latest ‘I Thought I Was Better Than You’ comes as his most lyrically intriguing yet.
11th July 2023
We spoke to the Spanish band about their forthcoming new album, and returning to Mad Cool this year after a memorable set in 2017.
7th July 2023
We spoke to the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist about the release of their latest album, ‘I’ve Got Me’.
7th July 2023
For the past five years, a shadow has hung over Queens of the Stone Age and their indomitable frontman Josh Homme that, for a while, seemed like it might suck the band up for good. This is how the swashbuckling renegades of rock came back fighting.
6th July 2023
Not content with fronting one of the breakthrough bands of the decade, Fontaines DC frontman Grian Chatten is now channelling his prolific creativity into a new solo album, ‘Chaos For The Fly’.
4th July 2023
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
30th June 2023
On second album ‘The Good Witch’, Maisie Peters is operating at the height of her powers.
28th June 2023
Ahead of their debut appearance at Poland’s Open’er Festival, we caught up with Los Angeles post-hardcore outfit.
27th June 2023
Check out DIY’s photos from across Sunday’s line-up, including Nova Twins, Queens of the Stone Age, CMAT and more.
26th June 2023
Check out DIY’s photos from across Saturday, including Måneskin, RAYE, Rina Sawayama and Shame.
25th June 2023
Check out DIY’s photos from across Friday, including Arctic Monkeys, Carly Rae Jepsen, CHVRCHES, Fred Again.. and more.
24th June 2023
Gearing up for a mammoth festival season including her long-overdue debut Glastonbury performance, Rina Sawayama is riding the crest of smash second album ‘Hold The Girl’ into her most dominant era yet.
23rd June 2023
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
21st June 2023
Meet the jazz-indebted bookworm and Maryland rapper making long-overdue waves on UK shores.
14th June 2023
Returning with second album ‘In The End It Always Does’, The Japanese House’s Amber Bain is forging a new future based in confidence and self-exploration.
13th June 2023
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
9th June 2023
After a decade of Run the Jewels, “Killer” Mike Render tells his origin story in the shape of a new solo album. This is how he became the most political man in hip hop.
9th June 2023
With her debut ‘Eyes of Glass’ newly out in the world, dig into the New Yorker’s dark pop universe.
8th June 2023
Having established herself as a proud pop advocate for the queer community, now on second album ‘Panorama’, Hayley Kiyoko is becoming a true advocate for herself.
7th June 2023
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.
7th June 2023
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.