Sophie May: “If people can find some comfort in what I do, then that’s a great thing”
Confessional tales with a splash of dry humour from the 24-year-old Londoner.
28th September 2023, 1:00pm
From The Magazine
Samantha Urbani: “This album ended up being this intense, unexpected healing process”
On the cusp of releasing her debut solo album, Samantha Urbani speaks about the decade since the breakup of Friends, the loss that drove her away from music, and the community that brought her back.
26th September 2023, 1:00pm
Under The Skin: yeule
An artist continuously evolving and shapeshifting, the next move from multi-hyphenate yeule marks another bold chapter in the story so far.
25th September 2023, 1:00pm
Mae Muller: Tunnel Vision
From the ashes of a less than ideal Eurovision result, Mae Muller has emerged as a likely candidate for the crown of Britain’s next big pop girly. On her debut album ‘Sorry I’m Late’, she’s ready to stake her claim.
22nd September 2023, 3:00pm
FIZZ: “We’re really big on storytelling beyond songs”
An effervescent mix of personality and pizazz, meet the supergroup pushing pop music into a whole new universe, quite literally.
20th September 2023, 3:40pm
Vagabon: Sweet Release
In the wake of an intense period of loss and grieving, Lætitia Tamko experienced an unexpected sense of freedom on the other side. The result is third album, ‘Sorry I Haven’t Called’.
19th September 2023, 3:00pm
English Teacher: “We’re really excited about playing Hamburg”
This week, DIY are heading to Hamburg to host a stacked bill of exciting new artists at Reeperbahn Festival, including Leeds favourites English Teacher.
18th September 2023, 2:08pm
Miya Folick: What We Do In The Shadows
Fleshing out the deeply personal story she began with EP ‘2007’, on ‘ROACH’ Miya Folick embraces the ugly beauty of life in all its facets.
17th September 2023, 12:00pm
Jalen Ngonda on his debut album ‘Come Around and Love Me’
The Maryland-born, honey-voiced old soul, bringing the ‘60s into the present day.
16th September 2023, 12:00pm
Coach Party: All Aboard!
Having spent countless hours honing their wares on stage and their friendship in the van, with debut ‘KILLJOY’ Coach Party have arrived.
15th September 2023, 3:00pm
Speedy Ortiz: Down The Rabbit Hole
Rooted in long-buried childhood trauma, but buoyed by a band more confident and together than ever, Speedy Ortiz’s newest - ‘Rabbit Rabbit’ - is laying all of Sadie Dupuis’ cards on the table.
14th September 2023, 4:00pm
Declan McKenna: ‘Zeros’ to Hero
From a young indie troubadour unafraid to get political to a ‘70s maximalist maverick, Declan McKenna has always existed slightly to the left of his contemporaries. With his forthcoming third album, he’s shrugging off expectations and stripping things back.
13th September 2023, 6:15pm
Romy: Maxximum Exxposure
Having spent almost two decades at the helm of understated titans The xx, Romy is stepping out of her comfort zone and onto the dancefloor for her solo debut.
13th September 2023, 4:00pm
Prima Queen: Baby Steps
With their debut EP ‘Not the Baby’, Prima Queen are steadily developing a bond and a rawly honest sound that’s all their own.
12th September 2023, 5:00pm
In The Studio With… Marika Hackman
Four years on from the raunchy throb of ‘Any Human Friend’, the Londoner is preparing a fourth LP that pulls together the threads of all that’s come before and finds power in the smaller moments.
12th September 2023, 1:00pm
Life Of The Party: James Blake
From playing hitmaker to pop’s big names to throwing jungle-inspired club nights with Lil Yachty, James Blake’s new dancefloor-focused sixth album ‘Playing Robots Into Heaven’ is all about doing precisely what he wants.
5th September 2023, 5:00pm
CMAT: Mad About The Girl
CMAT has long been a superstar in waiting. Now, with momentum tangibly building ahead of second album ‘Crazymad, For Me’, it’s time for Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson to take centre stage.
8th August 2023, 12:00pm
CMAT is the cover star of DIY’s August 2023 issue!
Our bumper summer issue also features The Hives, Paris Texas, Mae Muller, Genesis Owusu and loads more!
7th August 2023, 3:00pm
Lust For Life: Queens of the Stone Age
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, 5:00pm
Queens of the Stone Age are the cover stars of DIY’s July 2023 issue!
This month's packed issue also features Blur, Ashnikko, PVRIS, Be Your Own Pet and loads more!
5th July 2023, 4:58pm
McKinley Dixon: “Jazz is my backdrop”
Meet the jazz-indebted bookworm and Maryland rapper making long-overdue waves on UK shores.
14th June 2023, 4:15pm
No Filler: Killer Mike
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, 4:00pm
Killer Mike is on the cover of DIY’s June 2023 issue!
The Run The Jewels star is joined by the likes of Grian Chatten, Maisie Peters, Dream Wife and Baxter Dury this month.
9th June 2023, 3:00pm
Peace: At Last
Five years since their last album and over three since they uttered a peep to the world, Peace are back. Now stripped down to a duo - but with some truly mind-boggling plans up their sleeves - the Birmingham boys are stepping into a wild new dawn.
2nd June 2023, 4:00pm