On film: DIY’s Class of 2017 launch show
Declan McKenna, Pixx and Abattoir Blues all joined us at Omeara last month to celebrate our Class of 2017.
Class of 2017
Steaming towards destination debut: Pumarosa
Pumarosa’s journey so far has taken them to derelict Italian cinemas, on Stateside jaunts, into the studio with Dan Carey, and, er, living in a yurt.
Cooking up a storm: Will Joseph Cook
2017 is Will Joseph Cook's chance to stamp his own agenda via smart, stupidly fun pop.
Class of 2017: Liss
Somewhere between boy band and Danish spin on Prince, Liss are breaking the mould.
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.
Mura Masa is sure to be massive
Guernsey upstart turned electronic superhero (roll with it) Alex Crossan is shooting for the stars, with a queue of collaborators - from A.K. Paul to A$AP Rocky - lining up behind him.
Icy cool: Estrons
Razor sharp and hard-working to boot, this incendiary quartet are intent on building their empire from the ground up.
Move over 2016, GIRLI is ready to take over
“The world is so fucked right now,” GIRLI says plainly, “I feel like 2017 has to be better because 2016 has sucked balls.”
Radge against the machine: Eat Fast
This Newcastle-based bunch aren't hanging about. With two albums' worth of fuzz-pop bangers in the bank, they're charging ahead.
Diving in: Declan McKenna
Fearless with putting his politics forward and a sucker for crowdsurfing, calling 17 year old Declan McKenna “gutsy” would be a massive understatement.
Class of 2017: Blaenavon
Proving themselves a band constantly evolving, this Hampshire trio are heading into the new year ready to take listeners on a journey.
Class of 2017: Diet Cig
Turning negative experiences into catharsis, and getting possessed by a rock n’ roll ghost in the process, this New Paltz duo are seizing back the power.
Nobody puts Loyle in the Carner
He’s not just one of the UK’s most talented rappers; there’s no-one out there with a voice as distinctly honest.
DIY’s Class of 2017 issue is out now, ft. Loyle Carner, Dream Wife, Declan McKenna, GIRLI, and more
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Pixxture perfect
This self-professed “over-thinker” writes complex, imaginative pop that explores just how ridiculous human beings really are.
Facing forward: SLØTFACE
Dodging flying cartons of chocolate milkshake, and touring the world with their mums and four sweaty wigs in tow, Sløtface are also readying their debut album. Just a few plates to spin, then.
A class of her own: Jorja Smith
MOBO-nominated for her debut track, from Walsall-via-London, Jorja is already one of 2017’s dead-cert stars, adored by the likes of Dizzee Rascal and Stormzy.
Shaking off the Abattoir Blues
This riotous Brighton bunch are swapping brawn for brains, and opening a dialogue on the darker corners of their psyche in the process.
Dream Wife are on an unstoppable wave
From getting banned from Matalan to letting rip on stage, Dream Wife are out to prove that sometimes darkness can be the brightest colour of all.