In The Studio: The Horrors
Line-up changes and lengthy pauses could have derailed The Horrors permanently. Instead, sixth LP ‘Night Life’ sees them re-emerging streamlined and strong.
18th March 2025
From The Magazine
HotWax: Shock To The System
After just two EPs, Hastings-via-Brighton trio HotWax had established themselves as one of the country’s most vibrant new rock acts; now, they’ve taken their fiery next step.
17th March 2025
DIY Label Spotlight #3: City Slang
A monthly focus on those crucial cogs in the wonderful new music wheel.
11th March 2025
Japanese Breakfast is the cover star of DIY’s March 2025 issue!
Our new mag also features Divorce, Perfume Genius, Julien Baker & TORRES, Matt Maltese, and loads more.
10th March 2025
Antony Szmierek: Sincerity Overdrive
Over the last three years, Antony Szmierek has become known as one of indie’s most evocative and witty new voices. Now, with starry debut album ‘Service Station At The End Of The Universe’, he’s sending us on a joyride through the cosmos and beyond.
25th February 2025
For One Night Only!: Phoebe Green curates her dream gig
The Manchester alt-pop favourite gives us an insight into her ideal night out.
25th February 2025
Black Country, New Road: Best Of Friends
So far, Black Country, New Road’s journey has been anything but predictable; now, as they ready their third act ‘Forever Howlong’, it’s time to prepare for another about-turn.
24th February 2025
Nao: Celestial Bodies
After a period of serious health challenges, Nao is set to return with ‘Jupiter’, her joyously confident fourth record that sees her throw off the shackles and embrace the little things.
19th February 2025
The NONE: “To pander to anyone is just pointless”
Boasting a line-up of “lightly seasoned” but recognisable faces, meet the quartet who are very much playing by their own rules.
18th February 2025
The Murder Capital: Blind Faith
On third album ‘Blindness’, The Murder Capital grapple with flawed patriotism and innate human error, all while frontman James McGovern is determined to confront – and even embrace – his own blind spots.
17th February 2025
Squid: Fiendish Fancies
While the stories told on ‘Cowards’ may dwell in the murkier corners of morality, with their third album Squid are instead focusing on cracks of light within the darkness.
13th February 2025
Heartworms: Cradle To Grave
She may have gained an early reputation for steely stares and military outerwear, but Heartworms’ Jojo Orme is far more than meets the eye. On debut album ‘Glutton For Punishment’, she drops the guard and digs into the person behind the uniform.
12th February 2025
The Many Faces Of Self Esteem
Nearly 20 years after first starting out in the industry, Rebecca Lucy Taylor is finally an objectively successful pop star. Is it better? Is it worse? Is she happy? Does any of it even matter? On third Self Esteem album ‘A Complicated Woman’, we find an artist addressing the grey areas, and turning them technicolour.
10th February 2025
Beatmaker Don Leisure talks diving into the Sain Records back catalogue and Dydd Miwsig Cymru
The Welsh beatmaker tells us more about his latest release ‘Tyrchu Sain’, which saw him dive into the back catalogue of Wales’ oldest independent record label
7th February 2025
Huw Stephens reflects on Dydd Miwsig Cymru: “If we can shine a light on a scene, and the language, and the culture, then it’s a good thing”
The BBC Radio presenter and broadcaster tells us a little more about why celebrating the Welsh language within music is so important.
7th February 2025
Welsh manager and promoter Elan Evans talks Beacons Cymru & Merched yn Gwneud Miwsig initiatives
Elan, who currently manages Mellt, is also a Project Manager for Beacons Cymru and an ambassador for Merched yn Gwneud Miwsig.
7th February 2025
Adwaith chat Dydd Miwsig Cymru and new album ‘Solas’: “It’s such an honour to be singing in Welsh”
Ahead of the release of their new double album, the band’s drummer Heledd Owen tells us a little more about making it.
6th February 2025
Self Esteem is the cover star of DIY’s February 2025 issue!
Our latest mag also features Manic Street Preachers, Nao, Antony Szmierek, Black Country, New Road and loads more.
6th February 2025
Class Of 2025: Matilda Mann
West London singer-songwriter Matilda Mann is a true romantic, and on her gorgeous debut album ‘Roxwell’, she finds herself exploring every personal corner of it.
5th February 2025
Class Of 2025: Nieve Ella
Over three early EPs, Shropshire-born Nieve Ella has steadily come into her own as an infinitely relatable, Gen Z indie icon in the making. From Fender fandom to personal style, now she’s learning to lean into herself more than ever.
3rd February 2025
In The Studio: Tunde Adebimpe
As frontman of TV On The Radio, Tunde Adebimpe spent the first section of the century at the forefront of New York indie cool. With his solo debut, however, he’s aiming to satiate a different kind of need.
28th January 2025
Class Of 2025: Lana Lubany
The Palestinian-American singer has already changed the game for Arabic-speaking artists in the West. Heading into 2025, she wants to invite the whole world in.
27th January 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
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