Rex and the City: Rex Orange County
Meet Alex O’Connor, the 18-year-old turning heads wherever he goes.
25th April 2017
From The Magazine
Will Joseph Cook: Ready, Steady, Cook!
Emotionally ambiguous and sometimes twisted lyrics, soaring pop hooks and a crazy amount of creativity: Will lifts the lid on long-awaited debut ‘Sweet Dreamer’.
13th April 2017
On the Radar: Noga Erez
The outspoken, uncompromising sound of Tel Aviv.
5th April 2017
To Infinity and Beyond: The Big Moon
From the initial flint-sparks of their ‘Eureka Moment’ to creating the year’s best debut album, The Big Moon are an unstoppable gang taking over the entire universe.
31st March 2017
How to disappear completely: Creeper
There’s always been a mystery and majesty about Creeper, but when they vanished without a trace last year, they entered a whole new league.
20th March 2017
Scent from above: Perfume Genius
Perfume Genius’ last album ‘Too Bright’ changed him from an outsider into a sashaying superstar. With ‘No Shape’, Mike Hadreas is still impressing his dog, and shape-shifting further from definition.
5th March 2017
In the Studio with George Ezra
After some soul-searching, weeks of isolation and an accidental trip to a nudist beach, George Ezra found the meaning behind his fun, uplifting new album.
2nd March 2017
You Spin Me Right Round: Dirty Projectors
Starting with a break-up, the journey to ‘Dirty Projectors’ has seen Dave Longstreth treading brand new paths, and piecing things back together again.
25th February 2017
VANT: Reign in Blood
With debut album ‘Dumb Blood,’ VANT are putting themselves front centre in a movement who want to initiate much-needed change.
17th February 2017
Ray of Light: Girl Ray
From school rock clubs and canteen ladies to mature indie pop and a possible impending prog opus, get to know your new favourite gang.
15th February 2017
Man, I feel like a woman: Marika Hackman
Marika Hackman has thrown the ultimate curveball. On sardonic, electrifying form for ‘I’m Not Your Man’, she’s charged with a new confidence, and has one of the year’s best records up her sleeve.
6th February 2017
Dama Scout: be prepared
Art-rockers Dama Scout might still be in their infant stages, but these first steps are all kinds of exciting.
5th February 2017
Every Cloud: Cloud Nothings
Seven years and five albums in, Cloud Nothings are doing things differently. ‘Life Without Sound’ marks a shift in their tide.
2nd February 2017
Hold up! It’s Run the Jewels
Run the Jewels have already perfected the jewel heist, stealing the limelight as rap’s most shining duo. ‘Run the Jewels 3’ sees the two best pals nabbing hearts instead…
27th January 2017
Soccer Mommy: Back of the Net
Can she kick it? Yes she can! Beefing up her Bandcamp gem demos for ‘Collection’ and recording her debut album proper, Sophie Allison has it all to play for.
11th January 2017
All about MUNA
All about empowerment and universality, this mayhem-loving trio are pretty content just being themselves.
2nd January 2017
Bringing doo-wop back, Trudy and the Romance
Explosive tracks, one legal wrangle and a heck of a lot of gigs: the doo-wop loving rockers look forward to a bumper 2017. Listen to their brand new cover of an Elvis classic on DIY first.
15th December 2016
Hazel English: Never Going Home
Life Down Under didn’t suit Anglophile Hazel English, as she mixes her love for The Smiths with California dreams.
28th November 2016
Views from The 6: Weaves and Dilly Dally
No city this year has churned out bangers quite like Toronto. With two of the Canadian dazzler’s brightest hopes on the road together, who better to act as tour guide?
24th November 2016
Yak: Salvation for All
It’s been a massive 2016 for Yak, but as they head out on their biggest tour to date, Oli Burslem is only looking forward as the band push on after ‘Alas Salvation’.
21st November 2016
Miya Folick: Frolicking Free
From pouring crisps over her head to ‘accidentally’ becoming a musician, Miya Folick might give off the impression she’s not entirely on the ball. Her music proves the complete opposite.
18th November 2016
Aussie rules: Alex Lahey
This Australian newcomer’s songwriting is anything but ‘B‑Grade’.
15th November 2016
The Big Moon take on your questions in DIY’s Popstar Postbag
The brilliant quartet will be answering YOUR questions in the next issue of the magazine.
14th November 2016
Chvrches: Leave a Trace
A year after releasing a banger-packed second album ‘Every Open Eye,’ Chvrches are operating in a whole new dimension.
14th November 2016