In The Studio: Chrissi
After two years away and a series of behind-the-scenes changes, Essex songwriter Chrissi is back to bring us to our knees with a debut album that’s equal parts joyful, vulnerable and timeless.
17th April 2026
From The Magazine
Lime Garden: Into The Groove
Having spent the time since their debut sharing everything from tour vans and bar rounds to break-ups and dance floors, Lime Garden have distilled the irresistible alchemy of their best mates/band dynamic into new LP ‘Maybe Not Tonight’ — a riotous ode to the glorious chaos of a good night out.
16th April 2026
Wesley Joseph: No Shortcuts
Having bowed out of the industry circus just as his hype was reaching its peak, Wesley Joseph is now ready to unveil ‘Forever Ends Someday’ — a carefully-crafted debut album that’s rooted in Walsall, but aims beyond any boundary.
15th April 2026
In The Studio: JJerome87
Inspired by Californian vistas and the new horizons of parenthood, Alt‑J’s Joe Newman is back with ‘The Canyon’ — a debut solo outing that sees him swap South London for the City of Angels.
14th April 2026
American Football are the cover stars of DIY’s April 2026 issue!
Our new issue also features chats with Lime Garden, Julia Cumming, Wesley Joseph, Friko and loads more.
9th April 2026
Jonique: “I’m trying to be less afraid and more open”
After setting out her stall as a brilliant newcomer via scuzzy duo Fräulein, Joni Samuels is returning with a new, more introspective solo project.
2nd April 2026
SLAG: “A lot of our decision-making is fueled by what we think would be the most fun”
Meet the Brighton quintet putting flamboyance and fun firmly back on the menu.
1st April 2026
waterbaby: “To feel seen is such a crazy thing — it’s very beautiful, and very jarring”
On debut album ‘Memory Be a Blade’, Stockholm’s waterbaby is reckoning with contradiction and coming to terms with her past.
31st March 2026
Snail Mail: What Comes Next?
Returning with her first album in five years, Snail Mail is armed with a renewed self-awareness as she tackles the small matter of life, death, and what comes after.
30th March 2026
Courtney Barnett: Old Habits Die Hard
You can take the girl out of her comfort zone — just don’t expect her to enjoy it. Returning with her first studio album in five years, Courtney Barnett has stopped sweating the small stuff and learned that, sometimes, unfamiliar paths are the only way forward.
24th March 2026
In The Studio: The Xcerts
We head to Brighton to get the exclusive lowdown on album number six from the pop-rock stalwarts, finding out why it’s driven by desperation, urgency and an acceptance of the uncomfortable.
23rd March 2026
The Orielles: In Contrast
Four albums and almost ten years in, The Orielles’ new LP ‘Only You Left’ is a tale of two halves that sees them continue their evolution as one of Britain’s most intriguing outfits.
19th March 2026
Erin LeCount: “Labels and artists sometimes really underestimate people’s tastes”
Fresh from a hectic 2025 that saw her sell out KOKO and release her debut EP, the Essex-based star is embracing the ambition her music deserves.
18th March 2026
Book Of Churches: The Whole World In His Hands
Fresh from a hectic 18 months in the wake of their debut’s release, Divorce’s Felix Mackenzie-Barrow is already back under his new Book Of Churches moniker, with a new album that connects with simplicity, nature, and the need to keep his feet on the ground.
17th March 2026
Kim Gordon: Play Time
Both musical icon and purveyor of originality, Kim Gordon’s newest solo album ‘PLAY ME’ sees her take aim at the state of the world, all in a way that couldn’t be anyone but her.
16th March 2026
Arlo Parks: Rhythm Of The Night
After some time out of the spotlight spent dancing, enjoying film, and quietly tinkering away on her new album, Arlo Parks has returned with ‘Ambiguous Desire’ — a full-hearted love letter to city nightlife.
11th March 2026
Arlo Parks is the cover star of DIY’s March 2026 issue!
Our latest mag also features Courtney Barnett, Kim Gordon, Snail Mail, Fcukers and much more.
9th March 2026
In The Studio: Antony Szmierek
Not one year on from the release of his debut album, dancefloor auteur Antony Szmierek has already signed off on a second full-length — a sincere, “sadder” offering born from life’s only constant.
3rd March 2026
Absolutely: “I had to shake off the pressure and remind myself of why I create: because I love it”
Currently touring the world with her sisters RAYE and Amma, Absolutely’s life is a self-described “pinch-me moment” — and her latest album, ‘Paracosm’, is just as fantastical.
2nd March 2026
Demob Happy: A Game Of Two Halves
Conceived in Joshua Tree and dragged to the finish line in Newcastle, blues-rock trio Demob Happy explain why ego death, self-worth, and “fairy dust” have all helped to shape fourth album ‘The Grown-Ups Are Talking’.
26th February 2026
DEADLETTER: Live To Exist, Or Exist To Live?
Ahead of their second album, Yorkshire art-punk unit DEADLETTER find heroism in facing the chaos that surrounds us, choosing presence over nihilism.
24th February 2026
Class of 2026: TTSSFU
Meet the Manchester-based multi-hyphenate who boasts an ambitious musical appetite, a penchant for the darker things in life, and (for now, at least) quite the memorable wig.
20th February 2026
Alice Costelloe: New Rules
After more than fifteen years of playing in bands and making music, Alice Costelloe is finally releasing her debut solo album; a record that’s taken her on a journey in more ways than one.
18th February 2026
hemlocke springs: Paradise Found
After dropping the blindfold of her religious upbringing, hemlocke springs embarked on an adventure to find her true self. With debut album ‘the apple tree under the sea’, she’s starring as the hero of the story, cementing herself as the most exuberant, innovative pop artist around.
16th February 2026